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Forum: Motorcycle-related August 6th, 2010, 05:12 AM
Replies: 77
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Posted By shortstuff
Thanks a million Adam!

Thanks a million Adam!
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion August 5th, 2010, 08:49 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,186
Posted By shortstuff
I like it when lightning bugs smoosh on my visor...

I like it when lightning bugs smoosh on my visor around dusk- they glow for a few seconds! It's pretty cool. I've been stung more than a few times around my neck or jacket, but nothing in the helmet...
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk August 2nd, 2010, 08:13 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,707
Posted By shortstuff
I'm 5'1, 125 and used 12.2 oz of 5W when I took...

I'm 5'1, 125 and used 12.2 oz of 5W when I took my forks apart. I'd be curious what the front end would feel like with an 8W (pure or combined 5 and 10) but that's keeping it stock. After talking...
Forum: Motorcycle Gear August 2nd, 2010, 07:19 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 10,977
Posted By shortstuff
Totally with you on the Scorpion loyalty. I went...

Totally with you on the Scorpion loyalty. I went to the shop to try on some other brands but I wasn't pursuaded. I do wish they had more pink options though than the 3 or 4 that are on the market...
Forum: Motorcycle Gear July 29th, 2010, 09:35 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 14,681
Posted By shortstuff
Around Baltimore the sportbike "style" is a full...

Around Baltimore the sportbike "style" is a full face helmet, gloves and an armor vest. My favorite was a guy wearing just shorts and sneakers with a full-legnth spine protector and a helmet. I've...
Forum: Off-Topic July 27th, 2010, 09:31 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 766
Posted By shortstuff
I'm a law clerk and spend a lot of time in the...

I'm a law clerk and spend a lot of time in the courthouses. We're always dealing with whiny jurors :p Just remember that the right to a jury trial is what ultimately protects all of us from...
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk July 27th, 2010, 08:13 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 23,411
Posted By shortstuff
Great find- mine were disintegrating within a...

Great find- mine were disintegrating within a year and now that I'm going back to do some bodywork I'll be armed and ready
Forum: Motorcycle-related July 26th, 2010, 07:41 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 14,296
Posted By shortstuff
Looking to buy a fork if you've got them laying...

Looking to buy a fork if you've got them laying around still. PM sent.
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk February 17th, 2010, 07:54 PM
Replies: 212
Views: 82,651
Posted By shortstuff
I don't think it was the steel wool. When I...

I don't think it was the steel wool. When I pulled apart the leaking fork I found the smallest of scratches in the inner tube where the bushing sits. I rubbed it out and hoped that would suffice, but...
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk February 17th, 2010, 03:46 PM
Replies: 212
Views: 82,651
Posted By shortstuff
The irony of this thread is that after going...

The irony of this thread is that after going through all the work to replace the seals, my fork started leaking again a few months later. For now I'm just wiping up the residual oil, but at some...
Forum: Ninjettes At Speed July 16th, 2009, 02:17 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,577
Posted By shortstuff
I thought people dragged knee, not toe [confused]

I thought people dragged knee, not toe [confused]
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk July 1st, 2009, 05:40 PM
Replies: 212
Views: 82,651
Posted By shortstuff
When I was talking to a friend of mine in the...

When I was talking to a friend of mine in the shop, he said that heavier oil is appropriate if you're a heavier person. If I was 100lbs bigger, I'd probably have put in 7w as opposed to 5w. I've...
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion July 1st, 2009, 05:28 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 4,581
Posted By shortstuff
There's also the fact that bikes depreciate,...

There's also the fact that bikes depreciate, especially if you're trying to sell it in a time crunch. Unless you're completely okay with taking a bath if you decide you want to ride again, I would...
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion June 28th, 2009, 07:06 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,413
Posted By shortstuff
I prefer riding with other bikes when I'm doing...

I prefer riding with other bikes when I'm doing twisties, feeling like there is some safety in numbers, even it's with just one other rider. The forum I'm on (dcsportbikes.com) is very social, and...
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk June 28th, 2009, 06:08 PM
Replies: 212
Views: 82,651
Posted By shortstuff
My right fork seal was leaking. I was very...

My right fork seal was leaking. I was very frustrated because the bike has a less than 1600 miles on it, but once we pulled everything apart we found a pretty decent-sized chip of metal on the copper...
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk June 28th, 2009, 05:52 PM
Replies: 212
Views: 82,651
Posted By shortstuff
DIY- Replace fork seals, dust seals and fork oil

Requisite tools:


Bike/car jack and rear stand
Set of allen wrenches (the good kind, but one in your tool kit will be handy)
Set of sockets up to 22mm
Phillips screwdrivers of varying...
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk June 28th, 2009, 04:29 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,233
Posted By shortstuff
The sight glass has a gasket, but I believe it...

The sight glass has a gasket, but I believe it comes as one piece. Best way to get it out is to use a box blade and gently pry it out.
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk June 28th, 2009, 04:26 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,283
Posted By shortstuff
Yeah it sucks doesn't it? There is a thread on...

Yeah it sucks doesn't it? There is a thread on here about it-- it's happened to quite a few people. Same thing happened to me, and I made sure to get some service-removable locktite on that bolt ASAP
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion June 28th, 2009, 03:30 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,088
Posted By shortstuff
you're a trooper!

you're a trooper!
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion June 27th, 2009, 05:23 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 11,995
Posted By shortstuff
I was told its because they look like a squid...

I was told its because they look like a squid when they crash...guts and limbs everywhere on the road
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk June 27th, 2009, 05:14 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,530
Posted By shortstuff
Quick update-- I ordered the fork seals...

Quick update--

I ordered the fork seals through the dealership that I do like, picked up some 5w fork oil, and spent the day today replacing the seals. We were surprised at how easy it is to do;...
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk June 25th, 2009, 08:11 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,530
Posted By shortstuff
Yeah, it was a little frustrating because when I...

Yeah, it was a little frustrating because when I called it had only been 4 days after the expiration and when I asked him if they could help me at all, I swear I heard crickets chirping lol
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk June 24th, 2009, 07:34 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,530
Posted By shortstuff
I've already called them and they said they...

I've already called them and they said they cannot help me. The salesman added that the fork seals would probably not have been covered by the warranty anyways. I didn't buy the bike from them (and I...
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk June 24th, 2009, 03:53 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,530
Posted By shortstuff
Yes! My warranty expired two days before my fork...

Yes! My warranty expired two days before my fork started leaking (FML)
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk June 24th, 2009, 02:53 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,530
Posted By shortstuff
Changing my fork oil-- suggestions?

I was toodling along last weekend, went to brake at a red light and had the mushiest stopping power imaginable. Arrive at my destination and oh boy! my right fork seal is leaking and my odometer...
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