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Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion September 18th, 2013, 03:04 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,461
Posted By fierostetz
I had one that I recently sold. Zero issues from...

I had one that I recently sold. Zero issues from 4k miles (purchased at) to 16,500 miles. Mods listed below, along with justifications

1. Wal Mart ATV seat cover.
\ Stock seat sucked, the 20...
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk September 9th, 2013, 10:34 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 4,472
Posted By fierostetz
I weigh about 250 and I'm 6'3" and after...

I weigh about 250 and I'm 6'3" and after pods/muzzy, cleaning/adjusting carbs, etc. the speedo has near 100. I haven't bothered to verify with a GPS yet but I think the speedo is ~12% optimistic....
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk September 9th, 2013, 10:03 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 4,472
Posted By fierostetz
Oh I'm sea level - its been how it is for ~ 6...

Oh I'm sea level - its been how it is for ~ 6 months. Doesn't make the bike less usable. If the issue was worse I'd have actually rectified it before now :)

It's a factorypro jet kit. I installed...
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk September 9th, 2013, 09:42 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 4,472
Posted By fierostetz
That's what I've got right now - if I'm...

That's what I've got right now - if I'm accelerating, drop throttle, get back on throttle it takes a moment to respond. Will adjust needles probably tonight and see what happens.
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk June 25th, 2013, 01:25 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 789
Posted By fierostetz
ah ha! thanks, I'll check. recently...

ah ha!

thanks, I'll check. recently dislocated shoulder means no riding any of my 2 wheel toys :( but I can probably get away with taking it apart :)
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk June 24th, 2013, 10:34 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 789
Posted By fierostetz
leaking 2-3 drops of gas after parking on a hot day

they evaporate so fast I can't see where they're coming from, but it looked like somewhere near the petcock...

the petcock is new, there's no sustained leakage near the petcock, inline filter,...
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk February 4th, 2013, 12:39 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 4,472
Posted By fierostetz
really surprised the induction noise on the ninja...

really surprised the induction noise on the ninja 250 is so much louder than my FZ1, though the FZ1 idles along at the 250's top speed :P
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk February 4th, 2013, 12:38 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 4,472
Posted By fierostetz
halfway into a thousand mile ride I was just DONE...

halfway into a thousand mile ride I was just DONE and ready to trash the bike. It just got real old real fast. If you don't actually ride too far it probably isn't a big deal, but the pods are louder...
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk February 4th, 2013, 11:08 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 4,472
Posted By fierostetz
also, painfully loud, even with earplugs.

also, painfully loud, even with earplugs.
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk February 4th, 2013, 11:07 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 4,472
Posted By fierostetz
I did pods recently simply because...

I did pods recently simply because installing/removing the carbs for rejetting takes way too long with the airbox in there. that being said, its largely not worth the noise, or the awkward...
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Farkles January 15th, 2013, 11:58 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,160
Posted By fierostetz
no problemo - I just recommend laminar stuff...

no problemo - I just recommend laminar stuff because it all works really well. I live like 12 minutes from them so when they release new stuff I go over there and play with it :D

they make tall...
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Farkles January 7th, 2013, 05:18 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,160
Posted By fierostetz
the fairing you're thinking about... I have one...

the fairing you're thinking about... I have one on my kz1000 and it's between terrible and useless on the wind protection front. It's a styling bit vs. an actual functional fairing. Perhaps check out...
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Farkles December 14th, 2012, 03:53 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,142
Posted By fierostetz
I was thinking about that eventually, but I want...

I was thinking about that eventually, but I want to configure a lighting triangle for conspicuity's sake (and the extra light). It's been well demonstrated that a lighting triangle grabs motorist...
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Farkles December 14th, 2012, 03:36 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,142
Posted By fierostetz
any fog/driving light bracket options?

I'm working on making some now, but I was wondering if anyone's had any successful tries.

I'm working on a few options
1. Mounts that will stick to the front via the screws for the windscreen....
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk November 28th, 2012, 05:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 699
Posted By fierostetz
i started a low carb diet a few days ago.. bread...

i started a low carb diet a few days ago.. bread is like freakin heroin to a junkie right now! carbs!!!!!


as far as your carb stuff, just follow the first link you were sent, it really covers...
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk November 28th, 2012, 04:37 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 699
Posted By fierostetz
also, when asking for help or google just call...

also, when asking for help or google just call them carbs :P
carbie will have the cool kids making fun and you'll never find anything on google searching for carbies :D

while doing your carbs,...
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk November 24th, 2012, 11:03 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,968
Posted By fierostetz
that's what I was thinking - probably not worth...

that's what I was thinking - probably not worth the headaches. I'm assuming that if it leaks fuel it's leaking vacuum too - it's causing or at least contributing to some of my fueling issues. (was...
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk November 24th, 2012, 10:29 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,968
Posted By fierostetz
Vacuum nipple came off petcock - fix or replace petcock?

My new to me 2003 250 had an issue that's new to me. The PO had it jetted waaaaay off. In the process of fixing I had to remove the tank - while pulling the fuel and vacuum lines the vacuum nipple on...
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk September 27th, 2012, 10:39 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,889
Posted By fierostetz
lol, I spent a while staring at the rubber insert...

lol, I spent a while staring at the rubber insert wondering about exactly that :P

I'm headed to the hardware store after work to grab some aluminum sheeting and use the rubber doodad as my...
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk September 25th, 2012, 02:55 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,417
Posted By fierostetz
I'm going to re-balance, but I think this time...

I'm going to re-balance, but I think this time I'll use alcohol instead of oil for the greater sensitivity. Oil got me into the neighborhood of correct, alcohol for fine-tuning.
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk September 25th, 2012, 02:54 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,417
Posted By fierostetz
Thanks for the feedback; I suspected as much....

Thanks for the feedback; I suspected as much. Lost some low end torque (to be expected).

I used a factory pro jet kit, needle in the third position, 112 main jet, 40 pilot jet. Still need to do...
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk September 25th, 2012, 12:59 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,417
Posted By fierostetz
POD filter, rejet, carb sync... lots of vibration now?

I've had a tough time googling this; basically I rejetted after installing K&N pod filter; bike runs great, front end gets light when I whack the throttle open in the midrange (didn't used to do...
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk September 25th, 2012, 11:33 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,889
Posted By fierostetz
it looks like a 2008 box with some modification...

it looks like a 2008 box with some modification would fit... anyone have both bikes that could confirm?
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk September 25th, 2012, 11:31 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,889
Posted By fierostetz
Perfectly reasonable question. I deal with lots...

Perfectly reasonable question. I deal with lots of bikes (I get bike ADD) and when I sell them, they're all stock. I usually do a full detailing, reinstall the stock exhaust, remove any aftermarket...
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk September 25th, 2012, 11:07 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,889
Posted By fierostetz
Need a battery box for a pod-filtered EX250

I removed the battery box/airbox intact (and am not interested in cutting them apart) and installed a pod filter (the k&n 2 into 1 filter) but need a battery box. I was checking on amazon and there's...
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