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Forum: Riding Skills July 26th, 2013, 06:42 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,657
Posted By Solunatic
I've owned three 250's over the same amount of...

I've owned three 250's over the same amount of years, and it seems each has its own quirky spot in the rev range where it wants to run essentially like ****. My current bike had it's flat spot at 6k...
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk July 24th, 2013, 06:11 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,149
Posted By Solunatic
I actually kind of like the wind drag, it's not...

I actually kind of like the wind drag, it's not bad until around 70-75, so it's a physical reminder that if i'm not just cruising I should be tucked anyways.

As far as bars go, i'd be going the...
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk July 24th, 2013, 05:03 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,149
Posted By Solunatic
That's why i keep my bike properly lubricated ;)

That's why i keep my bike properly lubricated ;)
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk July 24th, 2013, 07:49 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 917
Posted By Solunatic
exhaust leak

So the fitting where my right exhaust can attaches to the headers is loose, and it seems I cannot tighten the clamp enough to secure it.

Will I need to buy another exhaust clamp? Is there some...
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk July 18th, 2013, 01:40 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,149
Posted By Solunatic
Well since I own a hose i think i can deal with a...

Well since I own a hose i think i can deal with a dirty seat and turn signals :p Although i think i still may want a minimal fender for fire road fun. i like the dirt bike fender idea, could probably...
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk July 18th, 2013, 01:00 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,149
Posted By Solunatic
You bring up a good point about the bars being...

You bring up a good point about the bars being the first point of impact.

Speaking of water fling, how big is the difference without the fender? I ride year round and was thinking i may want to...
Forum: Videos July 18th, 2013, 11:58 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,752
Posted By Solunatic
I was T-boned by a yaris on my yamaha. A corolla...

I was T-boned by a yaris on my yamaha. A corolla then sucked my soul dry for a little while. Toyota is evil!
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk July 18th, 2013, 11:52 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,149
Posted By Solunatic
I guess i'm more concerned about the tank, the...

I guess i'm more concerned about the tank, the frame is unlikely to take damage in the situations where i see myself most likely to be damaging something. My concern for the frame mainly stems from...
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk July 18th, 2013, 11:12 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,149
Posted By Solunatic
i had mine naked for a little while too, due to...

i had mine naked for a little while too, due to laziness, and I actually prefer the wind. The stock screen sends the air to all the wrong places for me. I never had any issues in the rain, but it's...
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk July 18th, 2013, 10:39 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,149
Posted By Solunatic
Well yes, but part of my motivation for the...

Well yes, but part of my motivation for the nakedness is shedding excess weight. less for performance gains, more for my unexplained desire to remove excess weight. There's just something elegant...
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk July 18th, 2013, 10:08 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,149
Posted By Solunatic
I think i was looking for a magic solution that...

I think i was looking for a magic solution that was just like frame sliders but that wasn't... frame... sliders. A cage isn't really what I was looking for. i definitely am not a "stunter" I'm just...
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk July 18th, 2013, 09:11 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,149
Posted By Solunatic
Going naked, concerns?

I like naked bikes.

My ninja has sort of become a beater bike. Mechanically it's perfect and I intend to keep it that way, but I've low sided it screwing around in parking lots, I've dropped it...
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk July 15th, 2013, 07:13 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 18,429
Posted By Solunatic
Make sure you spray at EVERY connection....

Make sure you spray at EVERY connection. Everywhere you see a black tube, spray near both ends of it. Make sure you check the airbox-carb boots as well. Also, spray around the choke plunger and the...
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk July 15th, 2013, 11:53 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 18,429
Posted By Solunatic
This. I'm anal about replacing gaskets and such,...

This. I'm anal about replacing gaskets and such, but it probably doesn't need it. I would definitely check everything else obvious before buying the kits.
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk July 15th, 2013, 11:47 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,259
Posted By Solunatic
See, this is what I've been told about street...

See, this is what I've been told about street bikes from the beginning. Thanks for correcting my bad advice! :thumbup:
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk July 15th, 2013, 08:24 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,259
Posted By Solunatic
I'm partial to the BT45's, I like their profile....

I'm partial to the BT45's, I like their profile. My next set will be sport demons though, since everyone raves about them.

My only useful input is that i wouldn't run that kenda with the pirelli...
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk July 15th, 2013, 08:21 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 18,429
Posted By Solunatic
Vacuum leak is what immediately came to mind. For...

Vacuum leak is what immediately came to mind. For that, follow above advice.

I'd take off those carbs and clean them thoroughly again though. I'd probably also get the K&L rebuild kits while...
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion July 15th, 2013, 08:12 AM
Replies: 123
Views: 7,932
Posted By Solunatic
Hm. I'll just add this to the list of reasons why...

Hm. I'll just add this to the list of reasons why i'll never live in Florida.
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk July 15th, 2013, 06:12 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,923
Posted By Solunatic
I've ridden both the stockers and the kendas to...

I've ridden both the stockers and the kendas to the cords commuting in portland, oregon and I can say this: The stockers are adequate in the wet for anything but performance riding, the kendas can...
Forum: 2013 - 2017 Ninja 300 General Discussion July 15th, 2013, 06:00 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 14,023
Posted By Solunatic
IMHO SS brake lines are the first major upgrade...

IMHO SS brake lines are the first major upgrade anyone should make to a bike, followed by suspension. Fronts at least, rear is far less important on these sporty bikes. Not only is it a good safety...
Forum: 2013 - 2017 Ninja 300 General Discussion July 14th, 2013, 06:35 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 14,023
Posted By Solunatic
Congrats on the girlfriend swap! I just...

Congrats on the girlfriend swap!

I just bought a new ninjette and a rideable project sv650, and decided the girlfriend had to go :D

Now buy that new girl some shiny new brake lines!
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk June 14th, 2013, 11:39 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 11,688
Posted By Solunatic
No kidding. Even with the battery box cut on my...

No kidding. Even with the battery box cut on my '90 the carb boots were so stiff that after two hours, with my roomate helping me, I just left it unattached to the airbox, rode it to the shop and...
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Farkles June 6th, 2013, 10:56 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 19,359
Posted By Solunatic
OP hasn't been on here in almost a year, anyway I...

OP hasn't been on here in almost a year, anyway I could get someones files for the rearset adapters?
Forum: !%@*#$%!)@#&!%@ I crashed! June 6th, 2013, 10:45 AM
Replies: 140
Views: 15,772
Posted By Solunatic
my brother just back into my ninja. :mad: ...

my brother just back into my ninja. :mad:

Now I need a new fender and turn signals. upper fairing slightly more screwed up than previously.

Brings my total to three drops in two years.
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk June 6th, 2013, 10:41 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,365
Posted By Solunatic
DO NOT leave the petcock on. slap a piece of...

DO NOT leave the petcock on. slap a piece of rubber over the hole with a metal or wood backing with holes drilled in it where the petcock bolts go and reuse the petcock bolts to hold it on.

While...
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