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Forum: Motorcycle-related July 31st, 2020, 08:51 AM
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Views: 1,035
Posted By Daks
Free Blown '06 Engine in Austin, TX [Taken]

It's been taken, feel free to delete this thread
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk June 1st, 2020, 01:49 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 948
Posted By Daks
ODO Reset (not malicious I swear)

So my 34k bike got a new 218 mile engine. I have NO intention of selling this bike, and even if I did, I'd fully disclose everything yadda yadda. But seriously this thing is like intrinsically linked...
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion May 16th, 2020, 12:48 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 15,406
Posted By Daks
Picked up my engine finally! '07 500 with...

Picked up my engine finally! '07 500 with *drumroll* 218 miles on it :eek:

I'll probably end up making my own thready once my journey is truly underway.
But you're still a vein of inspiration...
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk April 26th, 2020, 02:14 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,680
Posted By Daks
I rolled the Rotella T6 in my 250 until it blew...

I rolled the Rotella T6 in my 250 until it blew its top at 33k. But that was no fault of the oil. Gonna make sure the cooling fan is running for this engine...
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk April 26th, 2020, 02:12 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,680
Posted By Daks
My uncle is actually a carbs wizard so I'm super...

My uncle is actually a carbs wizard so I'm super lucky there! He frankensteins all sorts of bikes so he's helping me with this whole project.
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion April 19th, 2020, 09:32 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 15,406
Posted By Daks
You're talking to the right person, then! People...

You're talking to the right person, then! People too often skimp on finish/paint and it makes me sad to see beautiful machines done so ugly.

Can't wait to see it all. I'm a painter myself but I...
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion April 19th, 2020, 11:37 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 15,406
Posted By Daks
Started following this because I'm gonna do my...

Started following this because I'm gonna do my own engine swap soon(ish).
Seems like the internet is full of people saying "blah blah don't bother" so it's refreshing to see someone with the same,...
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk April 18th, 2020, 10:43 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,680
Posted By Daks
Thanks so much, guys! This was super helpful. ...

Thanks so much, guys! This was super helpful.

I usually get really vague answers like, "Oh, it's old, make sure it's not gummed up from sitting" with little explanation.

I definitely plan to...
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk April 18th, 2020, 02:11 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,680
Posted By Daks
Used Engine Advice Needed

So my engine blew its head gasket after 34k miles of various abuse (cooling fan went out at some point and I didn't notice one day, RIP) and I'm looking for a replacement.

Now, I found one that's...
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion April 17th, 2020, 01:26 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,131
Posted By Daks
I actually did get a cover that was incidentally...

I actually did get a cover that was incidentally on the way in the mail when the ninja was stolen lol.
It's on it now, but mostly for keeping it out of the rain and my neighbor's sake because I've...
Forum: Motorcycle-related April 15th, 2020, 02:52 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,012
Posted By Daks
Unfortunately, all I can gather is that it was...

Unfortunately, all I can gather is that it was dumped, the police found it, and I had to pay the outrageous tow yard fees just to get it back.

Just from the sheer lack of sense that went into what...
Forum: Motorcycle-related April 14th, 2020, 11:27 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,695
Posted By Daks
I'm looking for the 4 little tabs on the tail...

I'm looking for the 4 little tabs on the tail piece as well as possibly a decent seat if you've still got em.
Forum: Motorcycle-related April 14th, 2020, 11:11 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,012
Posted By Daks
SO both of my bikes got stolen but THIS BIKE WAS...

SO both of my bikes got stolen but THIS BIKE WAS RECOVERED!!!! In awful condition but he's home.

Now it needs more work than ever lmao. But hey, what better time for a project bike?
I'm still...
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion April 14th, 2020, 01:12 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,131
Posted By Daks
That kid shouldn't have owned a motorcycle if he...

That kid shouldn't have owned a motorcycle if he didn't want a drunk driver to kill him. ;)
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion April 14th, 2020, 01:11 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,131
Posted By Daks
I actually have a window that looks right under...

I actually have a window that looks right under the carport and I'm gonna park the bike there for now. I could potentially hang a camera off my balcony under it, too. Unfortunately faces don't matter...
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion April 14th, 2020, 01:06 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,131
Posted By Daks
GUYS THEY FOUND HIM!!!! He's all ****ed up...

GUYS THEY FOUND HIM!!!!

He's all ****ed up and painted over him but he's coming home. :happy100:

I need to figure out how to secure him. I live in a 2nd floor apartment and really debated on...
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion March 28th, 2020, 12:13 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,131
Posted By Daks
What a dumbo lmao. Yeah my ninja was sitting for...

What a dumbo lmao. Yeah my ninja was sitting for months and I may have even disconnected the battery so it was totally dead. And the petcock was set to off so there was no way they rode it out unless...
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion March 27th, 2020, 08:26 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,131
Posted By Daks
Me and a few more people who had bikes stolen (up...

Me and a few more people who had bikes stolen (up to 8 in one week! and that's just people posting about it online) and we already have some leads on the mfers.

I hate Ring doorbell's...
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion March 27th, 2020, 08:22 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,131
Posted By Daks
I moved to Austin and have no family here and no...

I moved to Austin and have no family here and no close friends with garages. What do you want from me, oh king of doing everything right always? Yes, my liege...you are so right...let me kiss your...
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion March 27th, 2020, 09:57 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,131
Posted By Daks
Yeah I have wheel locks now (CAME A DAY TOO LATE...

Yeah I have wheel locks now (CAME A DAY TOO LATE FOR MY NINJA UGH) but I'm debating on an alarm one when I get a bike back (or a new one). The silent locks wouldn't have stopped much now that I know...
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion March 27th, 2020, 09:51 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,131
Posted By Daks
I had my bike garaged for 6 years before I moved....

I had my bike garaged for 6 years before I moved. Was I supposed to get rid of it when I couldn't get a garage?
Prevention is worth a lot but it's still not the owner's fault their property got...
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion March 26th, 2020, 11:35 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,131
Posted By Daks
Yeah I filed police reports for both as soon as I...

Yeah I filed police reports for both as soon as I found out they were each gone. The Rebel I had theft insurance on but I was hard up for cash over the winter so I dropped it on the ninja, which was...
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion March 26th, 2020, 11:40 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,131
Posted By Daks
After 8 Years, My Bike was Stolen

UPDATE: HE'S BEEN RECOVERED!!! I'm in the process of fixing him back up. :)

So 3 days ago, I went outside and discovered that my 2019 Honda Rebel 500 was stolen. ****ing sucks, just got the thing...
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk March 24th, 2020, 03:31 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,092
Posted By Daks
Hey y'all, I ended up not selling the bike. My...

Hey y'all, I ended up not selling the bike. My new bike got ****ing stolen and I'm out of work for a month so I figure, hey, what better time for a project bike fix? Dx

Anyhow, now I'm waffling...
Forum: Motorcycle-related March 24th, 2020, 03:23 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,012
Posted By Daks
Hey squad, update: I didn't sell him! Decided the...

Hey squad, update: I didn't sell him! Decided the $16 to keep him insured was worth the time it would take to fix him.
Sorry, I was so disheartened for a while that I didn't come back on here. I...
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