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Forum: Ninjettes At Speed October 11th, 2017, 08:01 AM
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Posted By pattonme
or if you want a more recent oil list which was...

or if you want a more recent oil list which was definitely derived from Peter's:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/rigjw2juyyvi7jn/Fork%20oil%20weights.html
Forum: Ninjettes At Speed October 11th, 2017, 02:45 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 11,661
Posted By pattonme
'this' == my cartridge kit? I could send you the...

'this' == my cartridge kit? I could send you the main assemblies if you like. Install would be on you.
Forum: 2013 - 2017 Ninja 300 Tech Talk September 21st, 2016, 08:30 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 15,777
Posted By pattonme
MSRP NIX22+ springs = 700 MSRP KA841=903 I...

MSRP NIX22+ springs = 700
MSRP KA841=903

I pass on double-digit discounts. Installation is (rounding up as shops like to do) 1hr for the shock, a little over 1hr (call it 2) for the forks.
Forum: 2013 - 2017 Ninja 300 Tech Talk September 20th, 2016, 07:12 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 15,777
Posted By pattonme
Nothing wrong with Intiminators. Or get fully...

Nothing wrong with Intiminators. Or get fully adjustable Showa cartridges for ~$400. Andreani or Ohlins NIX-22 start at mid-600.
Forum: 2013 - 2017 Ninja 300 Tech Talk September 20th, 2016, 07:06 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 15,777
Posted By pattonme
Eek, I can get you that same setup for ~1400. Is...

Eek, I can get you that same setup for ~1400. Is your number in Canadian?

So, what's the verdict? How does it handle bumps? The Andreani and even NIX-30 have problems (too restrictive) in the...
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion January 27th, 2016, 11:32 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 9,259
Posted By pattonme
new piece to achieve desired internal preload and...

new piece to achieve desired internal preload and and then tweak with external preload adjuster to achieve balance between rider and static sag.
Forum: 2013 - 2017 Ninja 300 General Discussion January 17th, 2016, 11:29 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 32,253
Posted By pattonme
are those weight savings figures, or is it how...

are those weight savings figures, or is it how much the components weigh and the delta to OE is yet to be undetermined?
Forum: 2013 - 2017 Ninja 300 General Discussion January 17th, 2016, 11:21 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 32,253
Posted By pattonme
well sure, my point was in contrast to the...

well sure, my point was in contrast to the cavalier, "hey, i'll just grind these bits off because I don't know what purpose they serve and I just gotta save a few ounces".

And clearly I'll leave...
Forum: 2013 - 2017 Ninja 300 General Discussion January 17th, 2016, 10:31 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 32,253
Posted By pattonme
Maybe I'm just being a safety nazi but had you...

Maybe I'm just being a safety nazi but had you done FEA on the wheel? I could see maybe eroding sections of the ridge well clear of the spoke intersections but the savings would be minimal.
Forum: 2013 - 2017 Ninja 300 General Discussion January 17th, 2016, 10:20 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 32,253
Posted By pattonme
not only can you not mill the wheels where it...

not only can you not mill the wheels where it will immediately show to anyone at Tech, that ridge is a rigidity element. You might be able to thin the wheel 'tub' on the inside where a mounted tire...
Forum: Ninjettes At Speed January 17th, 2016, 06:45 AM
Replies: 220
Views: 85,266
Posted By pattonme
There's nothing wrong with 100mm of trail it's a...

There's nothing wrong with 100mm of trail it's a "safe" number.
The only Mito I ever saw was at the annual show. They actually sold them in the States? And in such quantities you can find frames for...
Forum: 2013 - 2017 Ninja 300 General Discussion January 17th, 2016, 06:17 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 32,253
Posted By pattonme
Well, that can be arranged... :) So I see...

Well, that can be arranged... :)

So I see you're going to tangle with CapitalView on his R3. You're about the same weight and height so should be fun.

A 2-piston config for cartridges can...
Forum: Ninjettes At Speed January 14th, 2016, 09:40 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 11,661
Posted By pattonme
absolutely. a good rider can ride anything. And...

absolutely. a good rider can ride anything. And for the most part everyone in the field is running emulators or worse so the playing field is "level". An expert racer was passing everybody in my...
Forum: Ninjettes At Speed January 14th, 2016, 08:35 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 11,661
Posted By pattonme
rebound isn't gated by the GVE at all. it has a...

rebound isn't gated by the GVE at all. it has a plate backed by a weak spring to keep the bottom closed, is all. rebound is entirely controlled by the OE damper rod's hole (modulo seal leakage) and...
Forum: Ninjettes At Speed January 14th, 2016, 08:24 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 11,661
Posted By pattonme
yes Yamahawk I lengthen the cartridge rod as...

yes Yamahawk I lengthen the cartridge rod as needed. won't be a problem
Forum: Ninjettes At Speed January 11th, 2016, 06:53 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 12,246
Posted By pattonme
unless you're deliberately lowering the bike,...

unless you're deliberately lowering the bike, you're nuts to use a shorter length shock. Unfortunately the second post makes no mention of what model shock was employed.

You can't source and...
Forum: Ninjettes At Speed January 10th, 2016, 04:16 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 12,246
Posted By pattonme
the gsxr had 4" of WHEEL travel. only about 60mm...

the gsxr had 4" of WHEEL travel. only about 60mm of shock travel. If you're going to do this task you really need to start making measurements and get Tony's software. By guess and by golly is the...
Forum: Ninjettes At Speed January 8th, 2016, 07:35 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 12,246
Posted By pattonme
you want hte coil-over family. eg. 0700.225.0550 ...

you want hte coil-over family. eg. 0700.225.0550
Measure your current shock spring to make sure but it should be 2.25" ID but some are 2.5".
Forum: Ninjettes At Speed January 6th, 2016, 07:12 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 12,246
Posted By pattonme
I thought everyone knew the swing arm marks were...

I thought everyone knew the swing arm marks were painted on by a drunk pixie hanging upside down by one leg.

They are the same price point as most of the other options (Ohlins, JRi) out there...
Forum: Ninjettes At Speed January 5th, 2016, 07:52 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 12,246
Posted By pattonme
I don't think anybody is suggesting it's...

I don't think anybody is suggesting it's unrideable or unuseable as-is, just not optimal but more importantly, it's untested ground. Goodness knows there are a ton of SV650's running around with GSXR...
Forum: Ninjettes At Speed January 5th, 2016, 01:52 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 12,246
Posted By pattonme
shocks are valved not just for spring but also...

shocks are valved not just for spring but also wheel rate (aka linkage ratio). I'd say get a copy of Tony Foale's chassis dynamics software and go measure the various parts. But maybe R&T or Spears...
Forum: Ninjettes At Speed January 5th, 2016, 01:48 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 12,246
Posted By pattonme
shocks are valved not just for spring but also...

shocks are valved not just for spring but also wheel rate (aka linkage ratio). I'd say get a copy of Tony Foale's chassis dynamics software and go measure the various parts. But maybe R&T or Spears...
Forum: 2013 - 2017 Ninja 300 Tech Talk December 28th, 2015, 10:25 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,762
Posted By pattonme
37mm fwiw ...

37mm fwiw

http://www.ebay.com/itm/FORK-TUBE-FOR-HONDA-FORK-INNER-TUBES-VT250-spada-1989-/201304682913
http://www.ebay.com/itm/FORK-TUBE-FOR-HONDA-CBR250R-2010-2012-FORK-INNER-TUBES-/201306048712...
Forum: 2013 - 2017 Ninja 300 Tech Talk December 27th, 2015, 10:26 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,762
Posted By pattonme
that difference is length is immaterial. One...

that difference is length is immaterial. One quick way to check OD is to compare fork oil seals. Indeed the bushings and oil and dust seals are identical so yes, they'll fit.

This guy has lots of...
Forum: Ninjettes At Speed December 26th, 2015, 12:31 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 12,246
Posted By pattonme
I was just commenting on the several instances I...

I was just commenting on the several instances I read of "I put an '03 spring on an '06 shock or 08 spring on '03 shock or this OEM spring here or that one" and permutations of above as opposed to...
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