Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk
October 23rd, 2015, 12:56 PM
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Replies: 88
Views: 9,751
One other thought. The temperature shutoff is...
One other thought. The temperature shutoff is coincidental and you actually are running out of gas. Try this. Warm it up and as soon as it dies, shut off the petcock. Drain the float bowls and make...
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Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk
October 23rd, 2015, 12:32 PM
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Replies: 88
Views: 9,751
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Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion
October 18th, 2015, 08:07 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 918
Update for posterity.
After Googling...
Update for posterity.
After Googling around, I've found that the Vapor has had tach problems from day 1. You would think they would have addressed the issue by now.
They continue to try to get...
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Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion
October 15th, 2015, 03:53 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 918
Trail Tech Vapor
Is anyone running a Trail Tech Vapor?
I installed one and can't get the tach to settle down.
I'm at a single wrap on the sensor and it still jumps around a lot.
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Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk
October 15th, 2015, 11:02 AM
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Replies: 88
Views: 9,751
One more thing on using drill bits to clear...
One more thing on using drill bits to clear holes. The shank isn't always as good as it appears at first glance. If it has any burrs or irregularities it can shear out that soft aluminum or brass. ...
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Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk
October 15th, 2015, 07:43 AM
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Replies: 88
Views: 9,751
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Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk
October 14th, 2015, 02:14 PM
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Replies: 88
Views: 9,751
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Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk
October 14th, 2015, 08:45 AM
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Replies: 88
Views: 9,751
Float level
What, exactly, is the best way to adjust the floats?
The manual lists two methods.
The first is using a level tube which has a quite tight tolerance (-.5 to +1.5mm). This sounds good but they are...
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Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk
October 13th, 2015, 12:58 PM
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Replies: 88
Views: 9,751
It has always been my understanding that if a...
It has always been my understanding that if a motor starts and runs well when cold, without any choke (enrichener), it's rich. If the ambient temperature is cold, it's very rich. If moderate or warm...
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Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Farkles
October 12th, 2015, 07:21 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,763
High praise indeed to be in the same sentence...
High praise indeed to be in the same sentence with him.
Actually, I had to Google it to figure out what you were talking about. :o
I absolutely love his bike.
I ran across his build a short...
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Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Farkles
October 11th, 2015, 05:07 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,763
Ta-da
That muffler bracket looks better than ever holding the bike together.
I may end up keeping the other set just so I can say it's 'one of a kind'.
http://i.imgur.com/eruSvff.jpg?1
Who says...
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Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Farkles
September 9th, 2015, 05:21 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 12,007
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Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Farkles
August 28th, 2015, 07:13 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 4,079
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Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Farkles
August 28th, 2015, 04:25 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 4,079
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Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Farkles
August 28th, 2015, 03:21 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 4,079
A common mis-conception. Harley's manufacturing...
A common mis-conception. Harley's manufacturing facilities are world class. The fit and finish on the Sportster is equal to or better than the Ninja in every respect. The design of Harley goes back...
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Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Farkles
August 28th, 2015, 07:55 AM
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Replies: 34
Views: 4,079
Dot 5 is ALL about not attacking stuff and long...
Dot 5 is ALL about not attacking stuff and long term stability. No need for special rubber, hoses, plastic reservoirs or paint. No need to change it every couple of years. It won't eat your skin.
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Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Farkles
August 27th, 2015, 07:26 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 4,079
One Last Update.
I complained to the seller. I felt the inability of the brake reservoir to hold brake fluid was a major shortcoming. He sent me a new plastic cup and assured me it was a different polymer and should...
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Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion
August 27th, 2015, 01:46 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,001
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Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion
August 27th, 2015, 09:44 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,001
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Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion
August 27th, 2015, 08:21 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,001
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Forum: Motorcycle-related
August 26th, 2015, 04:46 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 762
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Forum: Motorcycle-related
August 26th, 2015, 02:32 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 762
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Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk
August 26th, 2015, 10:48 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 2,541
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Forum: Motorcycle-related
August 26th, 2015, 10:07 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 762
Fork Assembly Tools - with strings.
I have a couple of assembly tools for the front forks.
$40 will get them to your door.
Here's the strings: I expect you to use them then re-list them here. Then each user just pays the cost of...
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Forum: Motorcycle-related
August 26th, 2015, 09:53 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 404
Copper Washers for Forks
8mm ID x 13mm OD x 1.25mm
$1 each delivered.
PM me a PayPal email address and I'll try to send you an invoice. I've never done it before so try to be patient.
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