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Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion August 16th, 2023, 02:03 PM
Replies: 35
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Posted By MrB64
Ninja has now done 5000 miles since January,...

Ninja has now done 5000 miles since January, running very well, returning really good mileage , 89mpg at best.
Not had to do much to it, changed the oil and filter, fitted a near rear tyre after a...
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion April 22nd, 2023, 02:57 PM
Replies: 8,589
Views: 1,075,133
Posted By MrB64
Changed the oil and filter. Clocked up almost...

Changed the oil and filter.
Clocked up almost 2000miles on it since January.
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion April 4th, 2023, 02:25 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,094
Posted By MrB64
And the Mini, can't find a pic of the solex yet

And the Mini, can't find a pic of the solex yet
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion April 4th, 2023, 02:16 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,094
Posted By MrB64
I've got 6 bikes ranging from 150hp to 2hp. ...

I've got 6 bikes ranging from 150hp to 2hp.
2001Yamaha 5jj R1. Owned it since 2016, used to commute on it but find it a bit too uncomfortable these days, I don't bend so easy.

1975 Suzuki GT380,...
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion April 1st, 2023, 11:52 AM
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Views: 1,075,133
Posted By MrB64
Bled the brakes on the Kawasaki. Dragged the...

Bled the brakes on the Kawasaki.
Dragged the RGV out of hibernation for a photo OP with the Ninja.
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion March 18th, 2023, 02:32 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,577
Posted By MrB64
Tested my bikes thermostat and a spare today in a...

Tested my bikes thermostat and a spare today in a pan of hot water.
Both start opening around 71degC, wide open at 80.
Probably a reasonable temp for Good power, ideally run it a bit hotter for...
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion March 12th, 2023, 12:03 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,577
Posted By MrB64
Most typical is a wax thermostat, when cold the...

Most typical is a wax thermostat, when cold the wax element in the bulb is solid, as it heats up, the wax melts, expands and opens the valve.
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion March 12th, 2023, 10:00 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,577
Posted By MrB64
Thanks Bob, might get a digital temp gauge to...

Thanks Bob, might get a digital temp gauge to measure the coolant outlet , did use my infra red pyrometer while it was warming up but was sceptical of it readings.
Will take the stat out next...
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion March 12th, 2023, 01:47 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,577
Posted By MrB64
Fitted the modified thermostat housing and lower...

Fitted the modified thermostat housing and lower coolant pipe yesterday.
After a bit of trial and error with the hoses I'd got, settled on routing them around the back of the engine. Fired it up and...
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion March 11th, 2023, 11:20 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,577
Posted By MrB64
Fitted the modified thermostat housing and bypass...

Fitted the modified thermostat housing and bypass hose today.
Installation went ok, reused my existing thermostat and temp sensor so the test is fair when comparing a before and after. I'd got two...
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion March 3rd, 2023, 11:15 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,577
Posted By MrB64
Thermostat housing welded ok. Just got to get...

Thermostat housing welded ok.
Just got to get it all fitted now, maybe next weekend.
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion February 28th, 2023, 02:20 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,577
Posted By MrB64
Next step of the thermostat bypass complete. ...

Next step of the thermostat bypass complete.
Bought a used lower coolant pipe from an earlier model, got one of the fabbys at work to attach the weld on and found a hose that is hopefully long...
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion February 26th, 2023, 02:35 PM
Replies: 8,589
Views: 1,075,133
Posted By MrB64
Yes I'll probably get that done and keep it as a...

Yes I'll probably get that done and keep it as a spare.
Just want to get it back on the road asap.
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion February 26th, 2023, 02:10 PM
Replies: 8,589
Views: 1,075,133
Posted By MrB64
Washed the bike again today, did the routine...

Washed the bike again today, did the routine checks; oil, water, brake fluid, tyre pressures.
Found the rear down at 11psi, culprit was this, :(
Ordered a repair kit as I couldn't find my own and...
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion February 20th, 2023, 02:48 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,577
Posted By MrB64
Done about 700 miles on it now and its running...

Done about 700 miles on it now and its running well.
Mileage keeps on improving, started at 65mpg, then 71, 74 and filled up tonight recording 78mpg.
Got the weld on fittings on order and one of...
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion February 13th, 2023, 12:49 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,045
Posted By MrB64
Don't know if these are of any use? The company...

Don't know if these are of any use?
The company CMSNL are based in Holland but their website is very useful.
...
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion February 12th, 2023, 01:43 AM
Replies: 8,589
Views: 1,075,133
Posted By MrB64
Bought a 2nd hand Scottoiler off ebay for it. ...

Bought a 2nd hand Scottoiler off ebay for it.
Had one on my R1 since I bought it in 2017, never replaced the chain and only adjusted it a couple of times in 15000 miles.
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion February 10th, 2023, 08:44 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,577
Posted By MrB64
We use ally weld ons at work, aslong as the stat...

We use ally weld ons at work, aslong as the stat housing aren't made out of cheeseium it should hold.
Our fabricators at work will let me know how it welds.
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion February 10th, 2023, 06:36 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,577
Posted By MrB64
My plan is to add a -6 weld on to the bottom of...

My plan is to add a -6 weld on to the bottom of the thermostat housing as in the pic, just stuck a fitting on as a demo.
Then another weld on in the lower rad pipe as where "X marks the spot". Got...
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion February 8th, 2023, 02:23 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,577
Posted By MrB64
Interesting readings, Thanks guys. Thermo Bob...

Interesting readings, Thanks guys.
Thermo Bob doesn't appear to be available over here plus the price seems a little steep for what it is.
So I've bought a second hand thermostat housing from a...
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk February 3rd, 2023, 08:23 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 370
Posted By MrB64
EFI front sprocket

Bought a 15t sprocket but when i came to change it today found there is a sensor picking up off the output shaft nut. Not sure what its for as the speedo is mechanical from the front wheel.
I...
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion February 1st, 2023, 02:58 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,577
Posted By MrB64
Used It for the last three days (weather warmed a...

Used It for the last three days (weather warmed a bit, now around 5-8 degrees).

Fast idle seems to be just a feature, does it consistently from cold and ive got used to it.
Temp gauge still sits...
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion January 28th, 2023, 11:28 AM
Replies: 8,589
Views: 1,075,133
Posted By MrB64
Replaced the blown tacho bulb, whole fairing had...

Replaced the blown tacho bulb, whole fairing had to come off to do that.
Lubed the speedo cable as recommended.
Found a suitable wavy washer in my collection to take out the worst of the free play...
Forum: Off-Topic January 27th, 2023, 12:19 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,752
Posted By MrB64
Here in the UK, fuel is priced in litres, most I...

Here in the UK, fuel is priced in litres, most I saw around here at its peak was over £2 for unleaded and £2.10 for diesel, this is at a motorway services near home, but they are always a rip off....
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion January 27th, 2023, 08:10 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,577
Posted By MrB64
It's an EFI bike, sorry should have said, assumed...

It's an EFI bike, sorry should have said, assumed that model year were all fi.
Didn't ride it yesterday as it was icy again.
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