Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion
December 12th, 2009, 06:44 AM
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Replies: 243
Views: 16,453
15° out there today in Michi-damnitscolda-gan...
15° out there today in Michi-damnitscolda-gan with a high of 30. I elected not to take the bike. I've been riding a lot in the 20-32 degree range, and don't seem to mind that; but 20 seems like the...
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Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk
July 17th, 2009, 08:10 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,594
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Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk
July 17th, 2009, 06:53 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,594
lights flicker & tach bounces
So if you clamp a subwoofer to my bike you could entertain a rave... just kidding.
First, one day I go to start the bike, and press the ignition switch and the whole thing just shorts out. NO...
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Forum: Motorcycle Gear
June 25th, 2009, 04:31 PM
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Replies: 187
Views: 25,727
Ok, the first time I read this thread, I went...
Ok, the first time I read this thread, I went through a "Damn safety nannies" torrent of thoughts. Rather than flame out I decided to be calm, proactive and reread.
I'm almost completely ATGATT,...
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Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk
June 13th, 2009, 06:31 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 5,362
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Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk
June 12th, 2009, 08:06 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 5,362
Given how many "synthetics" are really just...
Given how many "synthetics" are really just hydrocracked group 3's (read: heavily modified petroleum) even our beloved rotella t 5w40.
I highly doubt running semi-syn is going to cause your bike...
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Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion
June 12th, 2009, 07:49 PM
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Replies: 94
Views: 10,220
Well, I'm a nerd so the answer is...fuel...
Well, I'm a nerd so the answer is...fuel efficiency, with a healthy dose of Maverick's Honda interceptor from Top Gun.
I grew up under a "do more with less / use what you've got to solve your...
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Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion
June 12th, 2009, 07:34 PM
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Replies: 84
Views: 4,853
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Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion
June 12th, 2009, 01:52 PM
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Replies: 84
Views: 4,853
Ever been to a sushi bar? You're forgetting...
Ever been to a sushi bar? You're forgetting "sliced up and raw" my favorite.
Somebody well known in the 1700's whose name escapes me is quoted with saying something to the tune of "everyone...
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Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion
June 12th, 2009, 01:37 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 2,037
Meh, batteries have some rather unyielding laws...
Meh, batteries have some rather unyielding laws of physical chemistry that affect charge rate. Until some kind of exchange system or a mechanical recharging process exists you're almost better off...
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Forum: Riding Skills
June 9th, 2009, 07:26 PM
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Replies: 284
Views: 19,657
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Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk
June 7th, 2009, 05:02 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 910
I can/will do the work if necessary. :grin:...
I can/will do the work if necessary. :grin: something seems counterintuitive about doing a change right after they do one if they refuse to put my oil into it...
I was trying to see if there's...
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Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion
June 6th, 2009, 07:27 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 4,857
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Forum: Riding Skills
June 6th, 2009, 07:13 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,540
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Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk
June 6th, 2009, 07:06 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 910
Mixing maintenance plans and oil preferences
So when I bought my Ninja, I decided to go for the dealership's "VIP Maintenance Plan" which covers the first 6 scheduled maintenances, primarily because 1) I wasn't sure I was up for the 600 mile...
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Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion
May 29th, 2009, 05:54 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 2,173
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Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion
May 29th, 2009, 05:36 PM
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Replies: 45
Views: 2,743
I'd have to say I bought my lil' Ninjette for...
I'd have to say I bought my lil' Ninjette for just about every reason people list: price, MPG, light weight/maneuverability, MSF/safety-culture's propaganda against big sport bikes. Oddly though,...
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Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Farkles
May 28th, 2009, 05:53 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 2,748
My next helmet will be CF.
I had several CF...
My next helmet will be CF.
I had several CF parts on my (human powered) bike, including a seatpost that was not long for the world when my fat a$$ first sat down on it. I like it as a frame...
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Forum: Off-Topic
May 23rd, 2009, 10:19 AM
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Replies: 1,726
Views: 213,866
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Forum: Riding Skills
May 23rd, 2009, 09:52 AM
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Replies: 284
Views: 19,657
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Forum: Motorcycle Gear
May 23rd, 2009, 09:41 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,441
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Lol
I wound up going for a...
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Lol
I wound up going for a pair of Joe Rocket Meteor boots. The steel toes can hitch a ride in the cargo net tomorrow and live in my locker.
Contrary to the bike shop's advice ...
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Forum: Riding Skills
May 23rd, 2009, 05:56 AM
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Replies: 284
Views: 19,657
Back in Kentucky (where I originally got my...
Back in Kentucky (where I originally got my permit/license/msf course) it was a 30 day waiting period between permit and license, no matter how you chose to get your road test done.
I scheduled my...
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Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Farkles
May 23rd, 2009, 05:44 AM
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Replies: 96
Views: 45,867
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Forum: Motorcycle Gear
May 23rd, 2009, 05:11 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,441
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Forum: Motorcycle Gear
May 23rd, 2009, 05:04 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,441
Rain, Shoes and You
I need a bit of advice...well maybe justification will suffice.
I've been riding my lil ninjette just about every day since I bought her, and plan to continue commuting (9 miles each way) with her...
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