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Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk June 23rd, 2020, 06:02 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,239
Posted By Cafe Racer
JVK The pregen already has a low first gear. I...

JVK
The pregen already has a low first gear. I think it is there to make it easier for beginners two get it moving forward. Just change the sprocket to make first gear more usable before to got to...
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk June 23rd, 2020, 04:33 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,239
Posted By Cafe Racer
I own a 2006 250 ninja. Just did the valve...

I own a 2006 250 ninja. Just did the valve adjustment by the way.
You have to ask yourself what can you do to an engine that will rev to 14,000 rpms. That fact alone has to tell you Kawasaki is...
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk June 22nd, 2020, 06:57 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,148
Posted By Cafe Racer
Thanks Dano, I got them adjusted. Now I have to...

Thanks Dano,
I got them adjusted. Now I have to go back and do a final torque.
Thanks,
Again.

By the way I own a bunch of bikes. I love riding the little 250 Ninja and getting close to the...
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk June 21st, 2020, 03:46 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,148
Posted By Cafe Racer
Thanks Danno, That is what I thought. I have...

Thanks Danno,
That is what I thought. I have really big hands. It was all I could do to get the feeler gauges in those tight spots. I hope I can make the proper adjustments.

What is the torque...
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk June 20th, 2020, 01:18 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,148
Posted By Cafe Racer
Valve Adjustment Question

I just checked my valves. Intake are .003” and exhaust .004”.
The bike runs perfect. It has 8,800 miles.
Does anyone have any idea how many More miles will it take for the valves to be out of...
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk November 20th, 2019, 06:00 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,861
Posted By Cafe Racer
I weigh 195 and have no trouble getting to...

I weigh 195 and have no trouble getting to 100mph. No front fairing or windscreen, but in a full tuck. Also have no problem getting 14,000 plus rpms.
2006 250Ninja. Not sure what an extra 30 pounds...
Forum: Riding Skills November 10th, 2019, 07:14 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,326
Posted By Cafe Racer
One reason I love my little 250 Ninja is the...

One reason I love my little 250 Ninja is the brakes work. Yes most braking is done with the front.

I have a Harley Fatboy. That thing is almost impossible to stop. I have locked up the front...
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Farkles October 9th, 2019, 06:51 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,390
Posted By Cafe Racer
They is all well and good. Nice work by the way....

They is all well and good. Nice work by the way. Most folks have the means to just slap a couple of mufflers on and forgetaboutit.

I have looked several times of putting on a set of Harley pipes...
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Farkles October 9th, 2019, 04:46 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,390
Posted By Cafe Racer
I just walked down to the shop. The pregen header...

I just walked down to the shop. The pregen header is about 1 3/8” od while the id of the dyna/sporty is 1 3/4”

That is a big difference in size for a spacer.
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Farkles October 9th, 2019, 04:29 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,390
Posted By Cafe Racer
I use Harley mufflers on several rebuilds, but...

I use Harley mufflers on several rebuilds, but not my 250 ninja. One the weight and second the Harley mufflers take a much larger header. Plus on a little ninja they look fugugly

If you look...
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion October 8th, 2019, 05:33 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,962
Posted By Cafe Racer
Hey Dano you forgot the sanding and buffing...

Hey Dano you forgot the sanding and buffing after you spritz a little paint.

Primer, wet sanding, tacking, primer, wet sanding tacking, paint, wet sanding, tacking, paint, wet sanding, tacking,...
Forum: Videos September 11th, 2019, 03:57 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 10,237
Posted By Cafe Racer
Hey I love my chromed out Fatboy. I also love my...

Hey I love my chromed out Fatboy. I also love my 250 Ninja. Right now I have 7 bikes, 305 Honda Dream, Honda Elsinore, Russian DNEPR with sidecar, 2 Honda CX-500’s, my beloved Fatboy and my second...
Forum: Motorcycle Gear September 11th, 2019, 03:31 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 9,530
Posted By Cafe Racer
Or you can just wear shorts and flip flops. It’s...

Or you can just wear shorts and flip flops. It’s only four miles, right?
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion September 6th, 2019, 10:15 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,271
Posted By Cafe Racer
There might be something wrong with my math, but...

There might be something wrong with my math, but it really looks to me this electric motorcycle is pure bullshit.

I looked up those fast charging stations. They appear to charge something like...
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk September 6th, 2019, 04:27 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,231
Posted By Cafe Racer
Tie a string on it and use steel. If it does fall...

Tie a string on it and use steel. If it does fall you can pull on the string or use a magnet.
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk September 5th, 2019, 04:19 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,231
Posted By Cafe Racer
Holy Cow and folks complain about Harley service...

Holy Cow and folks complain about Harley service prices.

$650 for valves on a pregen is crazy.

Ask them for a price if you pull off the plastic and of course reinstall.

Or $650 is their “I...
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk September 5th, 2019, 05:42 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,231
Posted By Cafe Racer
I get my parts from Ducatiman, but do all my own...

I get my parts from Ducatiman, but do all my own carb rebuilds.

You need an ultrasonic cleaner, small air compressor, carb cleaning wires, spray carb cleaner, Simple Green, distilled water,...
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion September 5th, 2019, 04:46 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,271
Posted By Cafe Racer
If Harley improves the charging system to fast...

If Harley improves the charging system to fast charge just think of the possibilities. You will be able to ride between Harley Dealers charging your bike along the way. Harley Dealers have waiting...
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion September 3rd, 2019, 04:36 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,043
Posted By Cafe Racer
This is the one I use. It uses a hydraulic jack...

This is the one I use. It uses a hydraulic jack to raise and lower the motorcycle. I don’t like trying to load a bike up a ramp. Never seems to work out well for one person.

Ultimate MX Hauler -...
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion September 3rd, 2019, 04:03 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,043
Posted By Cafe Racer
Tongue weight is one thing. All of these hitches...

Tongue weight is one thing. All of these hitches put the bike and therefore center of mass well passed the ball of the hitch. The farther you push the load back past the ball the greater the tongue...
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion September 3rd, 2019, 03:41 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,945
Posted By Cafe Racer
OK so the truck driver did not signal. If the...

OK so the truck driver did not signal.
If the biker was really turning left did he signal? Guess not.

This seems so simple to me. Biker try’s to go around and gets bumped into the ditch. Both...
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion September 2nd, 2019, 04:01 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,945
Posted By Cafe Racer
The key to the story is the motorcyclist was...

The key to the story is the motorcyclist was passing the truck when the truck driver swerve. A quick glance at that intersection shows there is only one lane of traffic traveling in each direction. ...
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Farkles July 25th, 2019, 03:24 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 11,836
Posted By Cafe Racer
I ditched the skinny front tire for a 120. You...

I ditched the skinny front tire for a 120. You also have to ditch the front fender or fab one.
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk May 24th, 2019, 03:36 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 699
Posted By Cafe Racer
Sorry, but if your tank has 100 holes it not...

Sorry, but if your tank has 100 holes it not roached it is toast. The ninja tank are super thin to begin with. It’s time to throw it out and get one of eBay.
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk May 9th, 2019, 02:35 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 6,937
Posted By Cafe Racer
When I buy a used bike that has been I first test...

When I buy a used bike that has been I first test for compression and spark. Also look for rust in the tank.

Pay the guy and load it up.

Get it home and remove the cabs for complete...
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