Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion
February 22nd, 2011, 07:51 PM
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Replies: 111
Views: 6,317
20. I had a KDX80 when I was a teenager, so I...
20. I had a KDX80 when I was a teenager, so I knew how to ride. I went to test ride an old GS650 this kid was selling. He let me ride it. It was very heavy compared to the KDX. And I was on the...
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Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion
February 22nd, 2011, 07:44 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,005
:thumbup: Right on! And they have my favorite...
:thumbup: Right on! And they have my favorite foods. I went to Pei Wei Sunday and tried the Korean barbeque-I want to go back. I like sushi, fried rice with soy sauce, shrimp eggrolls...good food....
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Forum: Off-Topic
February 11th, 2011, 08:01 PM
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Replies: 7
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Yes I'm tired of winter(did I say that)? In all...
Yes I'm tired of winter(did I say that)? In all my years in Houston, I always enjoyed the coldest season. But the past 2 or 3 winters have been colder than normal. That's 3 years in a row with either...
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Forum: Ride Reports
February 11th, 2011, 07:53 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,140
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Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion
February 11th, 2011, 07:46 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 2,851
That sucks! Yep, some cops are *#%holes....
That sucks! Yep, some cops are *#%holes. Fortunately, the only time I've been pulled over on a bike is when I actually WAS breaking the law-mostly speeding. I guess I've been very lucky with that.
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Forum: Off-Topic
January 24th, 2011, 10:00 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 3,927
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Forum: Off-Topic
January 24th, 2011, 09:50 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,051
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Forum: Off-Topic
January 24th, 2011, 09:46 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,051
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Forum: Off-Topic
January 24th, 2011, 09:29 PM
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Replies: 5
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My latest find on Ebay.
I've been wanting a big Texas flag since I was a kid. But never bought one because of the cost. This seller had a 8X12' for $50 buy it now with free shipping. He was in the Houston metro area, so I...
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Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk
January 23rd, 2011, 04:00 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,357
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Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion
January 23rd, 2011, 01:55 PM
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Replies: 133
Views: 36,535
Here's what I've owned so far.
1986 Kawi...
Here's what I've owned so far.
1986 Kawi KDX80(1987-88)
1982 Suzuki GS550L-(1993-94)1st street bike and the only one that was bought used
1996 Suzuki Bandit 600-(1997-99)
1996 Honda...
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Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk
January 16th, 2011, 09:56 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,357
Yes many have gone even taller on the gearing...
Yes many have gone even taller on the gearing than what I've got. But I won't consider it until some carb work is done. The bike bogs down below 2,000RPM, making it harder to take off. How do you get...
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Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion
January 15th, 2011, 08:37 PM
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Replies: 89
Views: 12,637
Hi Alex. Instead of a Corbin seat, I may do the...
Hi Alex. Instead of a Corbin seat, I may do the Spencer's seat mod to the 650 like I had done ot the 250's seat. It's less than half the price, even with shipping both ways. And both bikes have 1"...
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Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion
January 15th, 2011, 04:25 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 6,529
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Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion
January 15th, 2011, 02:34 PM
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Replies: 89
Views: 12,637
This spring I am going to attempt an Ironbutt...
This spring I am going to attempt an Ironbutt SS1000 on my 650R. If it's good enough for that, it should be good enough for a cross country trip. I would just have to figure out how to lube the chain...
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Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion
January 15th, 2011, 02:17 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,953
Good inexpensive front stand.
Someone on the rider forums posted a link to this in the Ninja 650R section. I bought one. Some have complained about cheap stands not fitting properly or being unstable. But I got lucky and got a...
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Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk
January 15th, 2011, 01:54 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,357
First ride-15t sprocket
I took a 10 mile ride to test it out. First gear is a little more useful. I shift into 2nd about 2/3 through an intersection instead of halfway. At 70-about 75 indicated, RPM went from 9000 to about...
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Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Farkles
January 15th, 2011, 12:43 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,302
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Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Farkles
January 15th, 2011, 12:39 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 2,115
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Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Farkles
January 13th, 2011, 10:28 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,970
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Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Farkles
January 13th, 2011, 10:12 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 2,115
Anyone have mods planned in the near future?
I received my 15 tooth sprocket and digital water temp gauge in the mail this week. And the Fiamm freeway blaster horn should be here in the next few days. I'll prolly wait for the horn before I...
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Forum: Ride Reports
January 13th, 2011, 10:05 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 700
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Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion
January 12th, 2011, 08:44 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,388
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Forum: Ride Reports
January 11th, 2011, 10:24 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,140
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Forum: Ride Reports
January 8th, 2011, 08:46 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,140
It's a Shoei RF-700 with Troy Lee Designs speed...
It's a Shoei RF-700 with Troy Lee Designs speed bubbles decals. I mounted the helmet skirt with adhesive velcro to make it my cold weather helmet. It's old, so when the weather warms up, it will be...
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