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Forum: Pictures March 20th, 2014, 08:21 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 23,964
Posted By poorfatjames
not even close, but it's reliable DD. Just got a...

not even close, but it's reliable DD. Just got a 75 honda 400f stable mate! What a pair :)

Congrats on getting published (twice, it sounds like?)! Your work deserves it.
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk March 18th, 2014, 08:04 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 765
Posted By poorfatjames
Wheels not weighted for balance from factory?

HIay. I just change the front tire on my 86 250 and realized neither the wheel on my bike nor my 87 parts bike have balance weights. I'm really surprised by this. Is that normal? Do 88+ bikes come...
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk March 18th, 2014, 07:56 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,123
Posted By poorfatjames
I would ask dealerships before assuming that they...

I would ask dealerships before assuming that they will do a tire change for a little less if you bring in the wheel. Not all will. Many charge 30-50$ per tire no matter what. I find it irksome to...
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk March 13th, 2014, 10:31 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,519
Posted By poorfatjames
and that weight is at the very bottom center of...

and that weight is at the very bottom center of the bike...exactly where you'd want it, if it has to be there.

My first bike had a center stand, second didn't. Was so sure I NEEDED one because it...
Forum: Pictures March 13th, 2014, 03:51 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 23,964
Posted By poorfatjames
I never noticed that the turn signals are...

I never noticed that the turn signals are integrated into the fairing! I like the look. I guess US regs were different.
...
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk March 13th, 2014, 12:10 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 662
Posted By poorfatjames
right; I checked and there's oil in them, but...

right; I checked and there's oil in them, but this is from a parts bike I picked up, so who knows if it's all there.

further:
1999 sv650 fork 41mm approx 7 lbs with oil.

gsxr forks (various...
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk March 13th, 2014, 11:20 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 662
Posted By poorfatjames
1988 fork weight

public service announcement and for future searches:

1988 ninja ex250 250 fork weight
approx 5.25 lbs. 2.4 kg (one single fork)
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk March 13th, 2014, 11:18 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,868
Posted By poorfatjames
do it

I do my own tires, and it's really easy. There's no magic to what they do for $100, which is crazy, which is what I was quoted years ago, which is why I've been doing my own ever since. Plus,...
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion March 13th, 2014, 10:05 AM
Replies: 8,589
Views: 1,079,889
Posted By poorfatjames
cleaned front brake

Front brake was grabbing and locking, so it was time to clean it out. Complete disassembly of caliper, removal of rubber bits, cleaned out a lot of gunk, slime and deposits, and regreased sliders. ...
Forum: Motorcycle-related March 13th, 2014, 09:44 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,522
Posted By poorfatjames
confused, where's the valve tool?

confused, where's the valve tool?
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk May 7th, 2013, 09:00 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 11,997
Posted By poorfatjames
Nice bike and nice cars, man, and good luck on...

Nice bike and nice cars, man, and good luck on the ME.

I have an 86. Love the styling. Very impressive that you have the orig blinkers front and rear. Those are usually the first to go after a...
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk May 7th, 2013, 08:51 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 831
Posted By poorfatjames
I have 2 86 carbs and one 88. all have a clear...

I have 2 86 carbs and one 88. all have a clear tube as overflow going down between the carbs.
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk June 10th, 2011, 01:54 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 800
Posted By poorfatjames
front fender bracket/stay; what it for?

I'm referring to part 35009
http://www.bikebandit.com/houseofmotorcycles/1986-kawasaki-ninja-250r-ex250e1-us-fenders/o/m3997sch43997

Do 88+ bikes have this? or is it just 86-87? Any idea what...
Forum: Motorcycle-related May 23rd, 2011, 11:13 AM
Replies: 170
Views: 19,143
Posted By poorfatjames
Would this make it the same as ordering a long...

Would this make it the same as ordering a long quiet from AP's website, just in SS instead of CF?
Forum: Motorcycle-related May 17th, 2011, 01:51 PM
Replies: 170
Views: 19,143
Posted By poorfatjames
done.

done.
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk May 15th, 2011, 05:54 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,078
Posted By poorfatjames
your link says: " Years Produced: 1988-2007...

your link says:
"
Years Produced: 1988-2007 (1988-1999 Canada) replaced by the EX250J
"

is how that's possible. ;)

I'm sure like many others, it never occurred to me, since Kawak produced...
Forum: Motorcycle-related May 14th, 2011, 08:35 AM
Replies: 170
Views: 19,143
Posted By poorfatjames
Does Area P have jetting recommendations for this...

Does Area P have jetting recommendations for this group buy exhaust for stock air box and/or pod filter bikes?

-pfj
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk May 14th, 2011, 05:49 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,078
Posted By poorfatjames
According to the Kawasaki repair manual, the...

According to the Kawasaki repair manual, the ninja 250 from 86-87 has a 12.6 L fuel tank (3.33 gal). Didn't realize it was so much smaller, but when I saw It I was a bit dubious that it held 4.8...
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk May 12th, 2011, 04:02 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,078
Posted By poorfatjames
unfortunately, the web site has nothing for the...

unfortunately, the web site has nothing for the 86-87.
Forum: Motorcycle-related May 11th, 2011, 08:29 PM
Replies: 170
Views: 19,143
Posted By poorfatjames
anyone out there that has the 1.75" long pipe and...

anyone out there that has the 1.75" long pipe and wants to upgrade to this 2.0", I'd be interested it taking yours. send me a line.
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion May 11th, 2011, 08:00 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,747
Posted By poorfatjames
mea culpa :D

mea culpa :D
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion May 11th, 2011, 07:55 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,747
Posted By poorfatjames
I love Kawasaki green. Thinking of doing a green...

I love Kawasaki green. Thinking of doing a green scheme for the '86 I just aquired.



? que?
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk May 11th, 2011, 07:08 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,774
Posted By poorfatjames
Is my rev limiter disabled?

I don't have a guage cluster yet, and I'm afraid of over reving the engine. Is it possible to disable the rev limitter, or is it hardwired into the bike? I don't want to take any chances. I'll...
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk May 11th, 2011, 04:30 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,078
Posted By poorfatjames
86-87 gas tank capacity? Online owner's manual?

HIya. Having a hard time finding specs for the 86-87 ninja. Anyone know the gas tank capacity?

Also, is there a downloadable owner's manual for the ninja? (88+ would do)

thanks!
Forum: New Members May 11th, 2011, 03:31 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,250
Posted By poorfatjames
I'm a murse assistant. I hope to be a murse one...

I'm a murse assistant. I hope to be a murse one day. haha.
pretty cool they offer an MSF class.

Sucks about the bike. I hope he at least had permission. Next time, send your friends to the...
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