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Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk
April 8th, 2015, 10:26 PM
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Just a final update for closure of this thread;...
Just a final update for closure of this thread; my bike hasn't had a single problem, at any RPM range, since reassembling the bike. It still needs the exhaust valve lash corrected, and the cam chain...
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Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk
February 7th, 2015, 07:21 PM
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Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk
February 6th, 2015, 07:16 PM
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Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk
February 5th, 2015, 07:36 PM
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Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk
February 5th, 2015, 06:31 PM
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Thanks, I already have two torque wrenches, a...
Thanks, I already have two torque wrenches, a 1/4" drive and a 3/8".
Also, I picked up my 4 new cam chain guard bolts that had to be epoxied out. hah
Also a new o-ring for that 90 degree coolant...
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Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk
February 1st, 2015, 04:32 PM
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Hmmm, what model/s did you work with?
The...
Hmmm, what model/s did you work with?
The bolts are magnetic, and not just the coating.
I cut one of the bolts up and it's silver all the way through. And it threw off sparks the whole way.
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Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk
January 31st, 2015, 04:50 PM
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I was using a craftsman 1/4" drive socket, no...
I was using a craftsman 1/4" drive socket, no extension. I didn't have an 8mm 3/8" socket. I would assume they were torqued correctly, I've never taken the VC off. But man, they were fused in there...
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Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk
January 31st, 2015, 08:42 AM
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I got all 3 out!! ...
I got all 3 out!!
http://oi60.tinypic.com/2rpea6f.jpg
Now I just have to find 6mm brass hardware in the right length..
Quick question, on that topic; Do the bolts need to be half-thread and...
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Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk
January 30th, 2015, 04:54 PM
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I can clear the air on one point, the rust is...
I can clear the air on one point, the rust is from a pair of vice grips I have. They were exposed to water at some point, and have rusted a bit in places. I sanded most of the rust off and greased...
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Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk
January 30th, 2015, 03:31 PM
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I suddenly find myself convinced. haha
We have...
I suddenly find myself convinced. haha
We have a local Harbor Freight. I'm betting they have the least expensive sockets. I know Autozone charges $7+ per single.
Edit: I take it back. Home Depot...
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Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk
January 30th, 2015, 03:02 PM
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Thanks for the info, good to know.
I'm...
Thanks for the info, good to know.
I'm skeptical that even 2-part epoxy will give the socket what it needs on the rounded head. Only because I know how tight these bolts are. lol
But I'll...
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Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk
January 30th, 2015, 02:35 PM
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You're the man. I was wondering if I could use...
You're the man. I was wondering if I could use regular old steel bolts from the hardware store. I wasn't sure if they were stretch bolts or anything.
I'll try your suggestion. Hopefully they break...
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Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk
January 30th, 2015, 12:44 PM
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So this happened. :doh: ...
So this happened. :doh:
http://oi57.tinypic.com/2002zxy.jpg
I rounded off the head of the first bolt (far left). I was a bit confused, because I know how to correctly use a socket wrench. lol
I...
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Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk
January 29th, 2015, 05:17 PM
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Thanks for the info! I did a lot more reading...
Thanks for the info! I did a lot more reading today and see exactly what you're talking about.
And oh man, thank you Motofool. That's exactly what I needed, a bit more detailed guidance on...
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Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk
January 29th, 2015, 08:50 AM
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Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk
January 28th, 2015, 04:37 PM
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Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk
January 28th, 2015, 04:27 PM
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Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk
January 27th, 2015, 06:00 PM
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Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk
January 24th, 2015, 12:42 PM
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Roger. I'd have to ride for a couple of days,...
Roger. I'd have to ride for a couple of days, probably. Since the issue I'm having can be sporadic. But I can give it a shot. I'll just clean out the air box really well, and I already keep a cover...
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Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk
January 24th, 2015, 10:45 AM
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I'm too nervous to drive a car or ride a bike...
I'm too nervous to drive a car or ride a bike without a filter at all. :o
Good info on the plugs. I also didn't really think a hotter plug would solve my issues, because this issue pops up in the...
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Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk
January 23rd, 2015, 11:26 AM
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Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk
November 26th, 2014, 04:03 PM
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Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk
November 26th, 2014, 01:15 PM
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