Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion
April 9th, 2014, 04:57 AM
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Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion
April 8th, 2014, 08:32 PM
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Replies: 6
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Lost value?
As of this Saturday I should be the new owner of a 2009 ZX6r :cool:
This means however I will no longer be using my 2005 Ninja 250, I am curious though how much value the bike may have lost.
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Forum: !%@*#$%!)@#&!%@ I crashed!
September 19th, 2013, 06:15 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,260
It was a sharp downward turn however I fell...
It was a sharp downward turn however I fell before the turn. I remember applying brake coming down the hill and downshifting, maybe I shifted right before the turn? It's a blur in that instance which...
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Forum: !%@*#$%!)@#&!%@ I crashed!
September 19th, 2013, 05:38 AM
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Replies: 10
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Forum: !%@*#$%!)@#&!%@ I crashed!
September 19th, 2013, 05:19 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,260
I want to say it was off center 4-5 degrees or...
I want to say it was off center 4-5 degrees or so, after getting off the mountain into the city my friend came out to initially pick up the bike but I got it running, he helped me manually realign...
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Forum: !%@*#$%!)@#&!%@ I crashed!
September 18th, 2013, 06:29 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,260
First time laid down, front fork advice
After 5 months of riding and 2400 miles my time finally came where I lay down my bike. Going down hill into a turn at under 20 mph I either tapped the brakes or hit rock and went down low side.
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Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Farkles
July 14th, 2013, 07:06 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,527
What's bad about them?
Losing grip in turns...
What's bad about them?
Losing grip in turns or braking? Some failure? Too soft or too hard?
How much would I be looking at for let's say the MT75's ($80 rear/$60 front) plus mount and balance?...
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Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Farkles
July 13th, 2013, 08:54 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,527
Scuba Steve's Ninja 250
Always like to do a build thread for projects of mine, here is for my Pre-Gen :D
Purchased my 2005 Ninja 250 may 21st this year with 780 miles!
As of today (July 13th) I have 1680 miles, I...
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Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Farkles
July 10th, 2013, 06:32 AM
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Replies: 62
Views: 8,407
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Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Farkles
July 10th, 2013, 04:40 AM
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Replies: 62
Views: 8,407
So it seems the general consensus is to make a...
So it seems the general consensus is to make a back plate to lift the turn signals just slightly out of the indented region.
I am an engineer in a machine shop and have one more semester of school...
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Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Farkles
July 9th, 2013, 06:36 PM
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Replies: 62
Views: 8,407
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Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Farkles
July 9th, 2013, 05:24 AM
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Replies: 62
Views: 8,407
Flush Mounts?!
I have been looking high and low for good flush mounts, I found a set on Ebay that had promise. Sure enough I get them and they are too large to fit into the indented region our bikes have for our...
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Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Farkles
July 1st, 2013, 12:15 PM
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Replies: 97
Views: 19,192
How long was your install?
I have done this...
How long was your install?
I have done this before but I'm debating purchasing another headlight assembly to do this in while I can still ride the bike. But if the install is pretty straight...
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Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Farkles
June 28th, 2013, 12:02 PM
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Replies: 97
Views: 19,192
The only reason I haven't used D2S was my last...
The only reason I haven't used D2S was my last retrofit was with the Morimoto Mini H1's and well..it takes and H1. I work at Advance Auto part time (70 hrs a week between two jobs...yay :( ) and a...
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Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Farkles
June 28th, 2013, 09:18 AM
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Replies: 97
Views: 19,192
I'm already pricing out my projector, HIDs,...
I'm already pricing out my projector, HIDs, accessories and when I can do this. Wont be my first retrofit :)
Love the difference in high/low, compared to stock both are a HUGE improvement!
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Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion
June 28th, 2013, 04:22 AM
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Replies: 64
Views: 5,287
Yeah I have studied as much as I can on HIDs, i...
Yeah I have studied as much as I can on HIDs, i work at a parts store part time and always try to persuade people to stay away from the plug and play's :)
A few things from your How-To, how secure...
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Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion
June 27th, 2013, 07:49 PM
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Replies: 64
Views: 5,287
Lol, thanks. Yeah I saw your thread on the...
Lol, thanks. Yeah I saw your thread on the retrofit. I've actually been studying HIDs for the past two years as a hobby if you will. Did a retrofit on my WRX last year. I was just worried how the...
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Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion
June 27th, 2013, 09:21 AM
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Replies: 64
Views: 5,287
I am about that step, I love my 250, I'm still...
I am about that step, I love my 250, I'm still learning tons about riding and different scenario's, and of course I have friends giving me the "250...my sister can ride that" sorta deal. I think...
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Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion
June 25th, 2013, 10:56 AM
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Replies: 64
Views: 5,287
I feel I'll want to keep the 250 for the...
I feel I'll want to keep the 250 for the sentimental value, yes it was used but at 750 miles when I bought it, thats damn near new.
As for mentioning carrying a passenger, I was told the one...
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Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion
June 25th, 2013, 09:39 AM
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Replies: 64
Views: 5,287
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Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion
June 25th, 2013, 09:30 AM
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Replies: 64
Views: 5,287
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Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion
June 25th, 2013, 08:51 AM
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Replies: 64
Views: 5,287
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Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk
June 25th, 2013, 08:38 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,972
I've checked tire pressure, chain is clean and...
I've checked tire pressure, chain is clean and still lubed but could always add a little more. I'll go through other components of what you've listed, if I can I'll try to get the gopro on the bike...
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Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion
June 25th, 2013, 07:44 AM
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Replies: 64
Views: 5,287
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Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion
June 25th, 2013, 07:20 AM
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Replies: 64
Views: 5,287
Good point, just was assuming a 750 is a 750.
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Good point, just was assuming a 750 is a 750.
Haha the old "If it ain't broke" line never did much for me, I have over $5,000 in my car in aftermarket mods for AutoX racing, but I think in this...
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