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Forum: !%@*#$%!)@#&!%@ I crashed! August 19th, 2015, 04:00 PM
Replies: 14
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Posted By mcwidave
Time of day could have been a factor, it was 6:00...

Time of day could have been a factor, it was 6:00 am and still dark but starting to light up. I'm willing to bet that the woman was probably messing with a cell phone. However the fact that she may...
Forum: !%@*#$%!)@#&!%@ I crashed! August 19th, 2015, 02:13 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,117
Posted By mcwidave
Isn't it funny how you can see some people...

Isn't it funny how you can see some people waiting to pull on to the road you're traveling on and you just know they are going to gun it right as your passing by? I'm glad to hear you made it through...
Forum: !%@*#$%!)@#&!%@ I crashed! August 19th, 2015, 01:53 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,117
Posted By mcwidave
Sad story from my neck of the woods this morning....

My old buddy's dad was in a very unfortunate accident this morning and passed away at the scene from his injuries. He was one of the ATGATT guys too which makes this one even more saddening. May he...
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk August 19th, 2015, 01:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 905
Posted By mcwidave
Yeah, I've seen the DIY vids on changing them,...

Yeah, I've seen the DIY vids on changing them, I'm just not sure that it's something I feel comfortable tackling to be honest. I am still new to performing my own work on my bike. I used to just drop...
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk August 19th, 2015, 12:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 905
Posted By mcwidave
Any experience with the "Seal Mate" tool???

So, my fork seal just started leaking and I was thinking about taking it to the shop to have it fixed. I was browsing the internet looking at tips as well for DIY and saw a tool called the Seal Mate....
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk August 17th, 2015, 04:11 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,674
Posted By mcwidave
Well the new clutch springs are definitely needed...

Well the new clutch springs are definitely needed because I already ordered them and a new gasket.........

More research to come on this "Factory Pro Blue Magic Shift Spring"
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk August 17th, 2015, 03:51 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,674
Posted By mcwidave
This has only happened to me 4 times and the...

This has only happened to me 4 times and the first time was literally the first ride after changing the oil. In each case it happened after the bike was warm and towards the end of the ride. It...
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk August 17th, 2015, 03:28 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,674
Posted By mcwidave
I don't think clutch control is the issue, I've...

I don't think clutch control is the issue, I've been riding since I was little. Dirtbikes first, then H-D's and just recently made the switch to the ninjette. Granted there are differences in all...
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk August 17th, 2015, 02:21 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,674
Posted By mcwidave
cadd ... That is exactly what it did!!! That...

cadd ... That is exactly what it did!!! That video is exactly what happened to me like 2 or 3 times. It seems like it's in gear and all is well and then all the sudden I'm just revin the piss out of...
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk August 17th, 2015, 01:55 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,674
Posted By mcwidave
Oil level is perfect, just below the top line in...

Oil level is perfect, just below the top line in the sight glass. I've made checking oil level part of my pre-ride check so I check it before and after every ride just to know where it's at.
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk August 17th, 2015, 01:29 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,674
Posted By mcwidave
OK, I will order a new gasket with the springs. ...

OK, I will order a new gasket with the springs.

Barnett aftermarket clutch springs for a 1985-1989 ZX-600, Part # 501-50-05055. These are the springs you recommend right? I'm getting ready to...
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk August 17th, 2015, 01:16 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,674
Posted By mcwidave
Alrighty then. Off to order some clutch...

Alrighty then. Off to order some clutch springs...as always thanks a ton!!!
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk August 17th, 2015, 01:05 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,674
Posted By mcwidave
Got it. Will do. When you say the EBC's aren't as...

Got it. Will do. When you say the EBC's aren't as stiff as the Barnett does this just translate into the pressure needed on the clutch lever? Any preference towards one or the other?
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk August 17th, 2015, 01:00 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,674
Posted By mcwidave
Ghostt so if I'm reading this correct, you're...

Ghostt so if I'm reading this correct, you're saying this is an issue with most Kawi's and can be fixed by replacing the springs but there's nothing necessarily "wrong" with my bike in particular?
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk August 17th, 2015, 12:57 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,674
Posted By mcwidave
The oil was Mobil 1 4T 10W-40 Motorcycle oil. (It...

The oil was Mobil 1 4T 10W-40 Motorcycle oil. (It said wet clutch protection on the bottle)
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk August 17th, 2015, 12:41 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,674
Posted By mcwidave
Yes it is, there's about 2mm of free play at the...

Yes it is, there's about 2mm of free play at the base of the lever.
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk August 17th, 2015, 11:47 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,674
Posted By mcwidave
Clutch slipping partially due to oil change??

Hey everyone, I had a concern come up on a ride the other day and I was hoping to get a little insight or reassurance because I can't find an answer to this anywhere. I recently did an oil change (as...
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk August 7th, 2015, 04:09 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,690
Posted By mcwidave
No fuel filter on this bike. I will definitely...

No fuel filter on this bike. I will definitely have to look into adding one.
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk August 7th, 2015, 03:57 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,690
Posted By mcwidave
I'm not sure actually.

I'm not sure actually.
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk August 7th, 2015, 03:48 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,690
Posted By mcwidave
LOL. My bad, I meant fuel filter. I have a...

LOL. My bad, I meant fuel filter. I have a feeling I may be searching forever trying to locate the fuel pump.
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk August 7th, 2015, 02:08 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,690
Posted By mcwidave
jkv45 that is exactly what I feared about getting...

jkv45 that is exactly what I feared about getting a 600 so soon. I'm used to riding HD's but always wanted a Ninja. I never made the switch because I feared the differences in style and having all...
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk August 7th, 2015, 02:03 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,690
Posted By mcwidave
Good point. I suppose I will want someone to be...

Good point. I suppose I will want someone to be able to enjoy it after me.

I'll send the carbs off to ducatiman, and while I wait on those I'll replace the petcock and fuel pump. If I understood...
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk August 7th, 2015, 01:42 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,690
Posted By mcwidave
Yeah, I'm partial to the newer style. Plus the...

Yeah, I'm partial to the newer style. Plus the little extra power, ABS and fuel injection. But beyond that I think it's the peace of mind. This 250 has 16K miles of unaccounted for use and...
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk August 7th, 2015, 01:27 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,690
Posted By mcwidave
I would like to get a 600, but I'm a smaller guy...

I would like to get a 600, but I'm a smaller guy (5'7" 135lbs) and I absolutely love the displacement and weight of the 250/300. The handling and everything is perfect for me. My ultimate plan was to...
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk August 7th, 2015, 01:10 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,690
Posted By mcwidave
Thank you for all the great info! I contacted...

Thank you for all the great info! I contacted ducatiman and I am most likely going to have him service my carb. I guess while I wait on that I can perform all this other stuff since the bike will be...
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