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Forum: Motorcycle Gear February 5th, 2011, 07:01 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,190
Posted By KimR
You're reading the spec wrong. They're $349,...

You're reading the spec wrong. They're $349, which I agree is expensive. But they are already armored. If you want to change the type of armor or go for any of the other options it gets more...
Forum: Motorcycle Gear February 4th, 2011, 05:12 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 32,850
Posted By KimR
To be clear, the headlight collision was...

To be clear, the headlight collision was relatively low speed, not 80 mph. If you've seen IRT-Worlds Deadliest Roads on the History Channel, you've seen the location. No one goes too fast on those...
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk February 3rd, 2011, 02:27 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,486
Posted By KimR
Dzus Quick Fasteners

Has anyone converted the stock plastics to Dzus fasteners? They're almost standard on race bodies, but they sure would help with the stock plastics.
Forum: Motorcycle Gear February 3rd, 2011, 10:56 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 32,850
Posted By KimR
I'm still finding bits of asphalt in my knees...

I'm still finding bits of asphalt in my knees from a crash almost 40 years ago. So I was wearing motocross-style hard shell kneepads when some idiot swerved into me head on. I took out his...
Forum: Motorcycle Gear February 3rd, 2011, 09:54 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,190
Posted By KimR
Motoport Air Mesh Kevlar Stretch Jeans. They...

Motoport Air Mesh Kevlar Stretch Jeans. They work and they're custom made. :thumbup: They are not cheap.:(

http://motoport.com/_product_106915/Air_Mesh_Kevlar_Street_Jean
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion February 3rd, 2011, 08:57 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,654
Posted By KimR
Tjhe first ride after I installed an air horn on...

Tjhe first ride after I installed an air horn on my V-Strom, a kid with his driver's side window open started to pull over on me. I hit the 135 decibel ear cannon. This elicited a friendly middle...
Forum: Motorcycle Gear August 6th, 2010, 12:26 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 7,398
Posted By KimR
WERA and most tracks I've looked at require a...

WERA and most tracks I've looked at require a helmet no older than 5 years.
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion August 6th, 2010, 09:59 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,481
Posted By KimR
What modular helmet is Snell-certified? I have...

What modular helmet is Snell-certified? I have heard speculation that modulars are not submitted for Snell certification because the hinge mechanism has caused injuries in crashes, but that's just...
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk August 6th, 2010, 08:10 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 37,083
Posted By KimR
Can someone post a DIY on removing the remaining...

Can someone post a DIY on removing the remaining plastics? I can probably figure it out with the service manual, but these DIYs with photos are fantastic!:thumbup:
Forum: Motorcycle-related August 5th, 2010, 01:44 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 25,973
Posted By KimR
:focus: Back to the topic. If you have a copy of...

:focus: Back to the topic. If you have a copy of the owner's manual, all well and good. But I'm pretty sure you did not buy a service manual with the bike and it was not included in the price. you...
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk August 4th, 2010, 02:33 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,495
Posted By KimR
I agree with that. But I also remember that the...

I agree with that. But I also remember that the first time I used the Stebel airhorn I mounted on my V-Strom was when some kid adjacent to me was moving into my lane on the highway. I hit the ear...
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion August 4th, 2010, 11:50 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,145
Posted By KimR
Twice. Once, over 30 years ago, I was doing...

Twice. Once, over 30 years ago, I was doing about 40 mph down a two lane road on a dirtbike with serious knobbies. An older couple was stopped at the stop sign on a side street. The driver looked...
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion August 3rd, 2010, 03:56 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,930
Posted By KimR
I've ridden a lot of different bikes--Harleys,...

I've ridden a lot of different bikes--Harleys, Beemers, All the Japs. And several different styles--sportbikes, standards, crusiers, sport touring, classics. They're all cool! However, I disagree...
Forum: Ninjettes At Speed August 2nd, 2010, 11:59 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,226
Posted By KimR
Great job! What track is that?

Great job! What track is that?
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk August 2nd, 2010, 09:39 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,495
Posted By KimR
The answer is that, if you want your new exhaust...

The answer is that, if you want your new exhaust to help performance, then you will want to rejet and perhaps modify the airbox. If you just want a louder pipe, you don't have to do anything with...
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion August 2nd, 2010, 08:48 AM
Replies: 130
Views: 10,070
Posted By KimR
I agree with that. If a pipe increases power and...

I agree with that. If a pipe increases power and is louder, I'm ok with it. But loud pipes for safety's sake makes no sense. In fact, I think it pisses off a lot of people and leads to...
Forum: Ride Reports July 31st, 2010, 04:38 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 12,589
Posted By KimR
Anthony, I'm new to Ninjette.org and therefore to...

Anthony, I'm new to Ninjette.org and therefore to this ride report. But if you haven't gotten to Columbus, Ohio yet, PM me and we can ride together. Fantastic trip! By the way, you may want to...
Forum: Cargo Space July 31st, 2010, 04:19 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,985
Posted By KimR
I commute on a Suzuki V-Strom and have used a...

I commute on a Suzuki V-Strom and have used a magnetic tankbag for several years without any damage to the paint or clearcoat. I don't see any reason my 250R would suffer any. I also have used a...
Forum: Motorcycle Gear July 31st, 2010, 01:10 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 6,840
Posted By KimR
I have a similar "shirt"--an Acerbis Koerta. ...

I have a similar "shirt"--an Acerbis Koerta. It's actually designed for off road protection, but it's the same deal, CE armor sewn on a mesh shirt with a zipper. Here's a link to some pics:...
Forum: New Members July 29th, 2010, 12:35 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,146
Posted By KimR
Newb from Ohio

Hello from Columbus, Ohio.
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