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Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk January 4th, 2016, 04:20 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,263
Posted By Kurgan
Just asking this here to avoid making a new topic...

Just asking this here to avoid making a new topic pretty much about the same kind if thing....

When you get a new set of LED turn signals that are supposed to be "universal" (not made specifically...
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Farkles January 3rd, 2016, 07:01 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,962
Posted By Kurgan
Motorcycling rule of thumb, never pay attention...

Motorcycling rule of thumb, never pay attention to the hot blonde in the convertible next to you, she can get you killed in so many ways, especially when pulling up to a red light....
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Farkles December 22nd, 2015, 07:35 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,723
Posted By Kurgan
I compared the rubber damper height to the...

I compared the rubber damper height to the original rear seat. Comparing the height of the locking pin to the height of the dampers on both locking bars.

When I used the taller dampers in the...
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Farkles December 22nd, 2015, 10:54 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,723
Posted By Kurgan
I have 2 sets of rubber dampers, 1 pair is taller...

I have 2 sets of rubber dampers, 1 pair is taller and smaller in diameter, and the other pair is wider in diameter but much shorter.

It looks like those instructions say to put the shorter wider...
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Farkles December 12th, 2015, 07:55 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,192
Posted By Kurgan
Just keep in mind that some states have very...

Just keep in mind that some states have very strict laws on what colors of lights you can and cannot have lit up while you're riding.

Texas just changed the law to make any color other than red,...
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Farkles December 10th, 2015, 09:47 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,723
Posted By Kurgan
So I FINALLY received all the parts for my cowl...

So I FINALLY received all the parts for my cowl after the main lock bar was on back order for 2 months, but no assembly instructions....

So can anyone who has the official Kawasaki rear seat cowl...
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk November 3rd, 2015, 07:36 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,054
Posted By Kurgan
Pheeww, thank you!!!! I'm still gonna hit...

Pheeww, thank you!!!!

I'm still gonna hit him HARD though.....and make him pay for the fuse, and some expensive beer :)
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk November 3rd, 2015, 05:22 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,054
Posted By Kurgan
Battery polarity crossed during a jump start.....bike dead :(

Long story short, a friend was trying to help me jump start my bike with a jump box because the battery only clicked when I tried to start it. He reversed the polarity on the cables and now I get...
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk October 31st, 2015, 05:59 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 5,522
Posted By Kurgan
A high RPM run near redline is actually...

A high RPM run near redline is actually stretching the connecting rods out just a bit and is letting unburned fuel blow by the piston rings because the rings are in uncharted or little used territory...
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk October 30th, 2015, 05:42 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 5,522
Posted By Kurgan
Full Choke + Cold temps = 5000+ RPM "idle" once...

Full Choke + Cold temps = 5000+ RPM "idle" once it warms up a bit and the oil loosens up. You can literally hear the idle speed ramp up once it warms up.

If you're really worried about...
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk October 26th, 2015, 06:37 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,625
Posted By Kurgan
Personally I would use this as an excuse to...

Personally I would use this as an excuse to install a fender eliminator kit that has a built in regular bulb or LED's of it's own.
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk October 24th, 2015, 05:59 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 5,522
Posted By Kurgan
I would add one very important thing to all of...

I would add one very important thing to all of the above.....

In addition to removing the battery and keeping it on a tender, at least once every 2 to 3 weeks put the battery back on the bike and...
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Farkles October 14th, 2015, 10:55 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,509
Posted By Kurgan
Maybe look at the new Z-1000 headlight assembly,...

Maybe look at the new Z-1000 headlight assembly, it looks like an angry Transformer face.

See if you can find a motorcycle salvage yard near you, see what they have in stock for cheap.
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Farkles October 12th, 2015, 06:30 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,723
Posted By Kurgan
I understand profit margins on parts, but when...

I understand profit margins on parts, but when the catalog listing for the rear seat cowl shows a fully assembled unit, and they only shipped the cowl cover, that's a problem, but the even bigger...
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Farkles October 9th, 2015, 08:15 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,723
Posted By Kurgan
An update on this situation..... The seat...

An update on this situation.....

The seat cowl was ordered directly from Kawasaki, who said they had the part in stock one day, and out of stock the next day.

Now the only thing they offer is a...
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Farkles October 5th, 2015, 05:43 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,027
Posted By Kurgan
I remember seeing a few years ago that if you buy...

I remember seeing a few years ago that if you buy the gauges directly from Koso, they can set the mileage correctly. You just have to avoid riding from the time of the order to the time of the gauge...
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Farkles September 26th, 2015, 06:54 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,723
Posted By Kurgan
Bought a rear seat cowl, but there's parts missing?

I bought a rear seat cowl from a local store, but the rubber grommets are missing, and the triangular seat pad is missing. I think the lock pin is also missing.

Is this normal, do these things...
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Farkles September 23rd, 2015, 07:14 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,559
Posted By Kurgan
Since it's going to be next to impossible to find...

Since it's going to be next to impossible to find something in Carbon Fiber that's actually going to fit and look right, I just had an idea, how about this???
...
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Farkles September 17th, 2015, 07:28 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,559
Posted By Kurgan
This isn't looking good. I went to Bates #2...

This isn't looking good. I went to Bates #2 today and the only stuff in their catalogs were stainless steel and aluminum in different colors and shapes.

Between the Kawi dealership and Bates all...
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk September 14th, 2015, 06:58 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,898
Posted By Kurgan
Mostly because most "noobs" don't push as hard as...

Mostly because most "noobs" don't push as hard as someone with 30 years of riding experience, and a tank slapper generally requires the rider to be at or beyond their own handling skills and the...
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Farkles September 12th, 2015, 05:44 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,559
Posted By Kurgan
Looking for an exhaust heat shield.

After putting the TBR full pipe on that didn't come with a heat shield, the heel of my right foot starts getting cooked after riding for 10 minutes or more and it just doesn't feel right moving my...
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk September 6th, 2015, 06:32 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,128
Posted By Kurgan
:faint2: Holy giant wall O text Brake Man !...

:faint2:

Holy giant wall O text Brake Man ! ! !

DoT 5.1 it is then, it's time for new pads and the front brake is feeling less grabby than it used to be. I have to squeeze more than twice as...
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk September 5th, 2015, 06:15 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,128
Posted By Kurgan
Is all brake fluid the same, or is there...

Is all brake fluid the same, or is there something specific for bikes?
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Farkles August 29th, 2015, 04:47 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,887
Posted By Kurgan
From what I've read you can get projector kits...

From what I've read you can get projector kits for the ZX6 headlights, and IMHO they look better than the stock 250 headlight with the demon eye setup.

Personally I would take things a step...
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Farkles August 29th, 2015, 04:38 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,293
Posted By Kurgan
That's exactly what I do now. The cage drivers...

That's exactly what I do now. The cage drivers see the whole side of the bike at the end of the spot where other car's rear bumpers would be.
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