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Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion April 15th, 2012, 02:06 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,181
Posted By billmi
Stop in at a local sign shop, most can cut vinyl...

Stop in at a local sign shop, most can cut vinyl to make whatever you want.
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion April 10th, 2012, 07:56 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 14,557
Posted By billmi
My wife and I have the Scala rider G3s and love...

My wife and I have the Scala rider G3s and love them.

I usually listen to the radio while riding solo. Taking calls at surface street speeds (35-45) the caller's usually don't realize I'm not in...
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion March 31st, 2012, 07:49 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,193
Posted By billmi
Spray PB Blaster on it, let it soak in overnight,...

Spray PB Blaster on it, let it soak in overnight, then try the tools.
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion March 31st, 2012, 06:56 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,433
Posted By billmi
I saw the statistics that proved that, so for the...

I saw the statistics that proved that, so for the sake of safety, I moved.
Forum: Off-Topic March 31st, 2012, 06:52 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,546
Posted By billmi
Make that 3, but the oil companies paid me off to...

Make that 3, but the oil companies paid me off to keep quiet about it. :-)


http://i540.photobucket.com/albums/gg349/billmi/IMG_20110423_194206.jpg


That arc reactor is as real as carbs that...
Forum: Pictures July 6th, 2011, 11:29 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 12,177
Posted By billmi
At home, the garage is secure. At the office it's...

At home, the garage is secure. At the office it's open parking, but not a high crime area. Not to mention it would be easier to steal the whole bike than get the batteries out in a parking lot - in...
Forum: Pictures July 5th, 2011, 10:49 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 12,177
Posted By billmi
Sendler, yep that would be a lot of battery to...

Sendler, yep that would be a lot of battery to pack on a Ninja 250 frame. Biggest I've seen was 90Ah Thundersky cells (http://www.evalbum.com/1407), and that was pushing it for ground clearance...
Forum: Pictures July 2nd, 2011, 01:22 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 12,177
Posted By billmi
Oops! I thought this thread had died so I...

Oops!
I thought this thread had died so I hadn't checked it in a while. I missed round 2.
Thanks for all the positive comments. I think most of the questions are addressed on the site I put...
Forum: Pictures April 28th, 2011, 09:18 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 12,177
Posted By billmi
Thanks for all the positive response. JeffM,...

Thanks for all the positive response.

JeffM, I haven’t kept an exact tally. It’s been pretty transparent, because I’ve done it a chunk at a time as I went and have funded almost all of it by...
Forum: Pictures April 27th, 2011, 09:22 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 12,177
Posted By billmi
Here are the main components in the conversion: ...

Here are the main components in the conversion:

Motor: Motoenergy/Mars ME0709, often referred to as an “Etek-RT” since it was designed as a higher torque replacement for the discontinued Briggs &...
Forum: Pictures April 26th, 2011, 09:42 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 12,177
Posted By billmi
82 when fresh off the charger (which is in the...

82 when fresh off the charger (which is in the hollowed out tank - the arc reactor lights up to show the charging status). It's powered by 24 Ah lithium iron phosphate batteries that are 3.3 volts...
Forum: Pictures April 26th, 2011, 09:23 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 12,177
Posted By billmi
Sensei - Electric Ninja 250

I've still got a lot of things I want to do on it, but the Ninja 250 I've converted to electric power is up, running, stable and street legal. I've geared to a top speed of 55mph for in-town commute...
Forum: Items Wanted April 26th, 2011, 09:16 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 460
Posted By billmi
WTB - plastic brakeline clip for '95 EX-250

I'm looking for one of those little ring shape clips that holds the front brake line up to the front fender. I'm sure I could make do with a zip tie, but why not the original part if I can find one...
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion March 26th, 2011, 12:04 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 6,313
Posted By billmi
15 (as soon as I could get my motorcycle permit)...

15 (as soon as I could get my motorcycle permit) on a DT-100. I started riding it on the street, but after feeling comfortable, started trail and dirt riding too. I totally agree with the idea that...
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk January 23rd, 2011, 09:31 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,927
Posted By billmi
Agreed. Moreover what I learned from the...

Agreed. Moreover what I learned from the experience is that the advice of you're going to get better service/value at a locksmith is not always true. Keymaking in itself is a craft, and there are...
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk January 12th, 2011, 06:50 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,927
Posted By billmi
Great write-up! After articles I've read...

Great write-up!

After articles I've read online about the benefits of going to a locksmith over a hardware store for keys, I hit my local locksmith to duplicate my Ninja keys. The locksmith's wife...
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion December 13th, 2010, 11:18 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 8,605
Posted By billmi
I’m interested to see after reading more of this...

I’m interested to see after reading more of this thread, that what is usually cited as the number one reason people will shun electric vehicles – limited range – doesn’t seem to be prevalent in the...
Forum: Motorcycle-related December 11th, 2010, 02:07 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 873
Posted By billmi
Gauges...

I've replaced my gauges with a computer system, so my original gauges are available singly or all three. All three are in good condition, mounting screws included. Asking prices - Spedo/Odo: $25...
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion December 8th, 2010, 07:08 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 8,605
Posted By billmi
And it's worth noting, that there are multiple...

And it's worth noting, that there are multiple electric Ninja 250 conversions or conversions in progress represented there.
Forum: Motorcycle-related July 30th, 2010, 05:48 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,148
Posted By billmi
Update - Engine, Mirrors, Carbs, and CDI have...

Update - Engine, Mirrors, Carbs, and CDI have been sold.
Forum: Motorcycle-related July 24th, 2010, 05:14 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 772
Posted By billmi
Radiator, Voltage reg, coils, forks, starter, alternator, engine from a '95

These are left-overs from my 1995 Ninja 250 that I've yanked the engine from and am finally getting back to doing an electric conversion on. Items can be picked up, or shipped at buyer's expense from...
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion October 26th, 2009, 01:57 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 9,530
Posted By billmi
My neighbor had one of those when I was in high...

My neighbor had one of those when I was in high school. The whine of the turbo when he revved the engine sounded very cool - but it was not a high-selling bike - too pricy for the performance.

I'm...
Forum: Motorcycle-related August 31st, 2009, 06:41 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 932
Posted By billmi
'95 EX250 carbs - going on ebay tonight

My carbs - left over from my in-progress conversion to electric close bidding tonight - current high bid is only 25 bucks:
...
Forum: Cargo Space August 26th, 2009, 07:46 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,985
Posted By billmi
I have this one: ...

I have this one:
http://www.cyclegear.com/spgm.cfm?L1=&L2=&L3=&L4=&item=FTL_CAR023_G

I'm pretty happy with it - it expands to carry more, and it's got a rain shield. It's small and not too...
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk August 26th, 2009, 05:52 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,626
Posted By billmi
Not quite so much. One Bel is 10 times more...

Not quite so much. One Bel is 10 times more powerful than the Bel before it. There are 10 decibels to a Bel.



http://www.glenbrook.k12.il.us/GBSSCI/PHYS/CLASS/sound/u11l2b.html

Either way,...
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