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Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk May 9th, 2020, 09:21 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,415
Posted By MichaelS214
What kind of bell? Like a standard bicycle bell?...

What kind of bell? Like a standard bicycle bell? I've never heard of this superstition. So what do you do - ring it every now and then?
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk May 9th, 2020, 08:12 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,415
Posted By MichaelS214
I actually already got the pilot streets, but get...

I actually already got the pilot streets, but get this - no more than 100 miles or so over two rides, I found both a nail and a screw in the back tire!

And of course I didn't get the road hazard...
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk April 26th, 2020, 10:26 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,415
Posted By MichaelS214
I went stock 110/130. There was definitely a time...

I went stock 110/130. There was definitely a time in the past when I considered upsizing the rear. But it seems to be the majority saying it's not a good move. Lol. I'm no pro on the...
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk April 24th, 2020, 10:39 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,415
Posted By MichaelS214
Nice deal. I ordered from bikebandit as well -...

Nice deal. I ordered from bikebandit as well - but paid a little over 200 shipped for the front and back. Must have not been on sale anymore. Regardless - I'm happy to be getting some trustworthy...
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk April 23rd, 2020, 12:08 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,415
Posted By MichaelS214
Thanks again all - ordered the Michelin Pilot...

Thanks again all - ordered the Michelin Pilot Street as it seemed to have great recommendations for a rider like myself.
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk April 21st, 2020, 01:12 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,415
Posted By MichaelS214
I think I will! They seem to be a good price and...

I think I will! They seem to be a good price and have good reviews. Thanks.
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk April 20th, 2020, 05:30 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,415
Posted By MichaelS214
Thanks - I did see that thread earlier. Thanks...

Thanks - I did see that thread earlier. Thanks for the suggestions as well!
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk April 20th, 2020, 05:28 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,415
Posted By MichaelS214
Thanks - I actually had those in my cart as a...

Thanks - I actually had those in my cart as a potential!
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk April 20th, 2020, 01:36 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,415
Posted By MichaelS214
Well......Tires. Lol.

I really hate to do this, as I see the very latest thread is also about tires. But I'm just not finding the info I'm looking for via searching. I've also seen the ninja250 wiki list of tires - and...
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk August 3rd, 2019, 06:35 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,164
Posted By MichaelS214
Went from these junkers - rusty and leaky: ...

Went from these junkers - rusty and leaky:
https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g322/michaels214/0/f9e57126-3e46-4c9c-81e4-218aadc73d70-original.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds...
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk August 3rd, 2019, 02:52 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,164
Posted By MichaelS214
Nice! That sounds simple! I actually just got...

Nice! That sounds simple! I actually just got everything off the bike and about to get the new forks on. Went to some stores earlier and they didn't just have a simple caliper. So I said F it, im...
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk August 3rd, 2019, 11:13 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,164
Posted By MichaelS214
Would a caliper be best to measure this, or any...

Would a caliper be best to measure this, or any ruler with mm should work?
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk August 3rd, 2019, 10:06 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,164
Posted By MichaelS214
:bounce: Thanks - that's precise! Lol.

:bounce:

Thanks - that's precise! Lol.
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk August 2nd, 2019, 09:00 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,164
Posted By MichaelS214
So I got both forks in - right side was a steal...

So I got both forks in - right side was a steal as it's clean, straight, and not leaking (at 38 bucks shipped!). Left fork was a little more disappointing with a few tiny rust spots in the upper area...
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk July 29th, 2019, 10:11 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,164
Posted By MichaelS214
I was able to find a clean, straight, and non...

I was able to find a clean, straight, and non leaking left fork. Hopefully these 2 I ordered are as described and I just need to swap them in.

I will probably use a combination of rear stand,...
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk July 22nd, 2019, 02:09 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,164
Posted By MichaelS214
Hey! I never got to that job yet, but have...

Hey!

I never got to that job yet, but have put thought into it. I decided to source some forks (at least tubes) that don't have scratches, rust, pitting, etc. Instead of just cleaning it or...
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk July 14th, 2019, 05:11 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 667
Posted By MichaelS214
Thanks Danno! I'll look up that string...

Thanks Danno!

I'll look up that string method and try it out!

I did see that video you posted - in fact, I've seen so many chain adjustment videos online that are specific to this gen ninja...
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk July 14th, 2019, 03:47 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 667
Posted By MichaelS214
Chain slack guides

Hi all - sorry if it's been covered, but I didn't find anything in the last year or so.

I never did a chain/sprocket job before yesterday and it's left me with a question, as well as an uneasy...
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk July 5th, 2019, 09:18 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 754
Posted By MichaelS214
That's good to hear. I was so on top of things...

That's good to hear. I was so on top of things last weekend. I ordered a rear stand, spools, sprockets, chain, and lube on Sunday so I would get it all before this weekend. Everything arrived today -...
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk July 5th, 2019, 04:45 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 754
Posted By MichaelS214
Chip in rear sprocket

Hey all - I recently ordered a JT carbon steel rear 45t sprocket from eBay. It arrived today and I noticed a little chip on a tooth!!!

Pictures may not be the best - but can anyone tell me if it's...
Forum: New Members July 5th, 2019, 03:51 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,672
Posted By MichaelS214
Haha

Haha
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk June 24th, 2019, 12:14 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,164
Posted By MichaelS214
I was thinking of doing so - but here's the...

I was thinking of doing so - but here's the situation. I planned on just lifting the front end to use one of those "seal mate" type products to quickly do a clean on the left side. I figure that...
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk June 23rd, 2019, 03:59 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,164
Posted By MichaelS214
Sounds good. I'll probably pick up a front stand...

Sounds good. I'll probably pick up a front stand and test out that method. I'll post a pic on this thread when it happens.
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk June 23rd, 2019, 03:41 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,164
Posted By MichaelS214
Yea makes sense. What I meant was putting the...

Yea makes sense. What I meant was putting the bike on a front triple type stand - but using the pulley system as an additional support, one on each side of the bike since each side would basically...
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk June 23rd, 2019, 09:34 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,164
Posted By MichaelS214
Yea - not 100% sure on the pulley system in the...

Yea - not 100% sure on the pulley system in the garage anymore lol. I might use them as an additional stabilizer - and use a front stand to start. I never had a stand before because the other bikes I...
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