Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion
September 6th, 2010, 05:39 PM
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Replies: 3
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Need adhesive/glue for tank pad
Can someone tell me what type of adhesive to buy to re-apply my tank pad? (Needs to be non-permanent, and safe on paint.) I guess I got a low quality one from Ebay, and the lower part of it won't...
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Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk
August 31st, 2010, 05:52 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,789
Success! I am happy! Got to buy a few more...
Success! I am happy! Got to buy a few more goodies at Harbor Freight tools, that work great. And more important: my Ninja, and I will be riding to work together tomorrow morning.
Learned A LOT...
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Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk
August 30th, 2010, 04:58 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,789
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Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk
August 30th, 2010, 04:21 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,789
Oh dear. The first one definitely helped in a...
Oh dear. The first one definitely helped in a scary way. Had no clue I had a bike with California specs. Kind of makes sense. The guy I bought it from here in North Carolina was in the military, and...
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Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk
August 30th, 2010, 03:51 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,789
Tried to fix my bike today. Got a few problems:...
Tried to fix my bike today. Got a few problems: First, what I think is the fuel valve (petcock) has 4 hoses coming out (not 2). one marked tank, one marked carb, one goes into a box right in front of...
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Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk
August 28th, 2010, 02:42 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,789
I feel that it ran great. Started fast, idled...
I feel that it ran great. Started fast, idled smooth, accelerated very well.
Had it a little over a month (rode it almost every day). it has almost 4000 miles on it.
On the left side it has...
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Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk
August 28th, 2010, 01:58 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,789
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Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk
August 28th, 2010, 01:40 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,789
bike died, and now won't start
07 Ninja 250 3900 miles.
1) Other day was riding home from work, and it started acting like it was running out of gas, and died. (It has plenty of fuel in it.) I was able to start it several times...
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Forum: Ride Reports
August 15th, 2010, 05:20 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,162
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Forum: Cargo Space
August 15th, 2010, 12:09 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 6,980
sorta home-made tank bag for about 10 bucks
Used a couple zip ties to attach opposite gender buckles to the metal radiator bracket on each side. When I unhook the bag to take it with me they just tuck down inside the vent holes. I just have to...
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Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion
August 14th, 2010, 12:02 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,355
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Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion
August 13th, 2010, 06:27 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,355
Any1 experience goose attacks while riding?
Today my good friend dropped his GSXR, and got hurt trying to avoid a few flying geese that he says were flying right at him!
Last summer I had a similar scare when some geese walking nearby came...
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Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion
August 12th, 2010, 02:19 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 3,295
I agree. I rode the last two winters in the...
I agree. I rode the last two winters in the Raleigh, NC area when it was 35+ with a regular winter coat, and jeans on my scooter. I work 7 miles from home, and it was bearable.
This year I invested...
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Forum: Cargo Space
August 9th, 2010, 06:09 PM
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Replies: 53
Views: 19,055
Decided to go with the universal size "fastpack"
My tail bag came today. Here's what it looks like on the older style Ninja 250. The collapsible design is perfect for me. I don't like swinging my leg high over a bag all the time. And, I didn't want...
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Forum: Pictures
August 6th, 2010, 05:44 PM
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Replies: 2,623
Views: 530,103
Such a fun bike to ride. Had no idea how much...
Such a fun bike to ride. Had no idea how much more I would like it than my 150cc scooter (which is now for sale;) ). Am adding a few carbon fiber looking accents here, and there (waiting for my tail...
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Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk
August 4th, 2010, 01:44 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 5,389
Thanks for all the great advice. I will carry...
Thanks for all the great advice. I will carry that item number with me to the Harbor Freight store.
Also plan to pick up a bottle of the Seafoam additive I seen mentioned numerous times here.
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Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk
August 4th, 2010, 11:12 AM
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Replies: 34
Views: 5,389
Thanks! I think I saw one at Harbor Freight for...
Thanks! I think I saw one at Harbor Freight for around $20 that went to 200 Foot inches. Am I correct in believing 14.5 foot pounds is the same thing as 174 foot inches?
I think your concern of my...
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Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk
August 4th, 2010, 09:49 AM
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Replies: 34
Views: 5,389
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Forum: New Members
August 4th, 2010, 06:46 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,035
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Forum: Cargo Space
July 31st, 2010, 06:17 AM
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Replies: 53
Views: 19,055
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Forum: New Members
July 30th, 2010, 07:49 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,083
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Forum: Cargo Space
July 29th, 2010, 07:40 PM
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Replies: 53
Views: 19,055
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Forum: New Members
July 24th, 2010, 07:28 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,337
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Forum: New Members
July 24th, 2010, 06:54 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,337
Thanks for the reply, and info utahninja. I am...
Thanks for the reply, and info utahninja. I am happy, and proud to say I bought a 2007 250 Ninja in candy plasma blue today. Road it about 75 miles home. It ran, and handled great! Love it, love it,...
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Forum: New Members
July 17th, 2010, 05:29 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,337
About to take the Ninja plunge
Hi all from Durham, NC.
Currently commuting to/from work on a 150cc Chinese scooter.
After two summers, it's time for an upgrade. Will make a purchase of probably an 04-07 Ninja 250 within the...
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