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Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk October 13th, 2010, 03:57 AM
Replies: 172
Views: 87,123
Posted By irishjohn
Kawasaki Ninja 400

Kawasaki makes a Ninja 400 for the European market. I wonder if these engines could be installed in the 250 frame or fit the cylinders/heads to the 250 Ninja engine.
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk October 13th, 2010, 03:51 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,394
Posted By irishjohn
I appreciate everyones comments. It does make...

I appreciate everyones comments. It does make sense that ROI would dictate using "lesser" components than on the 250's bigger brothers. The effect of the bike trying to stand up under brake load is...
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk October 12th, 2010, 05:58 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,394
Posted By irishjohn
Braking effect, fork brace and placement of the caliper

We returned home tonight from an extended wkend ride through NC, TN and VA via various well known roads. While riding on 129 I really noticed a phenomenon when braking which prompts the following...
Forum: Ride Reports September 28th, 2010, 07:38 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,287
Posted By irishjohn
If you go to Ruth's try the breakfast burritos! ...

If you go to Ruth's try the breakfast burritos! The biscuits are also heavenly (hope they still serve those, been a few years)

Another other good ride, though longer, is up highway 39 out of...
Forum: Ride Reports September 27th, 2010, 07:29 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,287
Posted By irishjohn
BCC is a great ride! We lived at the U, while my...

BCC is a great ride! We lived at the U, while my wife was finishing her PhD, many years ago. Spent a lot of great Sunday mornings on an old R90/s going for breakfast burritos at Silverfork Lodge...
Forum: Ride Reports September 27th, 2010, 07:17 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,287
Posted By irishjohn
BCC is a great ride! We lived at the U, while my...

BCC is a great ride! We lived at the U, while my wife was finishing her PhD, many years ago. Spent a lot of great Sunday mornings on an old R90/s going for breakfast burritos at Silverfork Lodge...
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk September 26th, 2010, 02:24 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,422
Posted By irishjohn
I have a set on order, hope the ship them sooner...

I have a set on order, hope the ship them sooner than October.
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk September 23rd, 2010, 10:03 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,285
Posted By irishjohn
Update

Update on the post shimming issue. Changed to 3 washers/shims and resynced the carbs. N damage to the diaphragms, springs ok, no change to the pilots. No more problems! Starts easily, idles...
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk September 13th, 2010, 07:25 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,598
Posted By irishjohn
After break in, I switched to Rotella 15w40 in my...

After break in, I switched to Rotella 15w40 in my KLR650. It significantly improved shifting as well as the bike runs smoother. I plan to do this to our 250r's, I hope this smoothes out the...
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk September 13th, 2010, 07:19 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,285
Posted By irishjohn
The problem began only after the needles were...

The problem began only after the needles were shimmed. No idle or starting problems prior to shimming with the stock or the Growler can in place. Switched back to the stock can this morning and the...
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk September 13th, 2010, 04:02 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,285
Posted By irishjohn
3mm washers, Pilot jets may be the issue. I'll...

3mm washers, Pilot jets may be the issue. I'll switch to the next larger size and see what impact that has.
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk September 12th, 2010, 07:07 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,285
Posted By irishjohn
Bob you nailed it. No mods to the intake. It...

Bob you nailed it. No mods to the intake. It will start with the choke, usually take 2 tries, first time runs for a couple seconds then dies. Restart, it will run, but only at about 1000-1200 rpm....
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk September 12th, 2010, 06:08 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,285
Posted By irishjohn
Need post needle shim carb help

Ok, shimmed the needles on my wife's 09, 2 washers. She has a Hotbodies Growler slipon. Shimming the needles really helped. Much smoother in the power delivery, faster.

However, it has...
Forum: Motorcycle-related September 8th, 2010, 01:43 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,113
Posted By irishjohn
If the sheild is in good shape, I'll take it.

If the sheild is in good shape, I'll take it.
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk September 6th, 2010, 06:07 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,602
Posted By irishjohn
Oh yea, already doing that! Following her on...

Oh yea, already doing that! Following her on Deals Gap was an experience. We went to I of M this summer, her Growler seems as loud as those race bikes.
Forum: Motorcycle-related September 6th, 2010, 04:57 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 628
Posted By irishjohn
WTT: 18"&21" 09 KLXs for 17" KLXs motard wheels

Anyone have a set of 17" Motard wheels for the 09/10 Kawasaki KLXs motard they would like to trade for a set off 18" & 21" wheels from the standard KLXs?
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk September 6th, 2010, 04:52 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,602
Posted By irishjohn
Let me add one more thing, the Growler is LOUD!!...

Let me add one more thing, the Growler is LOUD!! After riding with her for 600 miles this weekend down to NC and TN, my ears are still ringing.

Don't tell me to have her put the stock back on,...
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk September 6th, 2010, 04:48 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,602
Posted By irishjohn
Baffle for the Hotbodies Growler Slip on??

Despite my suggestion to the contray, my wife installed a Hotbodies Growler slipon, on her 09 250r. With the shimming of the carb needle, it did improve top end and mid range performance. HOWEVER,...
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk September 1st, 2010, 05:25 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,763
Posted By irishjohn
Naw, I didn't make that mistake, but good to...

Naw, I didn't make that mistake, but good to point out that you must make sure you don't drill into the filter or on the engine side of the filter.
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk September 1st, 2010, 10:53 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,763
Posted By irishjohn
An alternative to removing the snorkel

First of all, I don't have a digi camera so please don't bust me for not posting pictures.

I have shimmed the needles on my GREEN, 09. Removing the snorkel seems to be the next step in DIY...
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk August 30th, 2010, 12:24 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,487
Posted By irishjohn
Aregular lighter won't work but one of the mini...

Aregular lighter won't work but one of the mini jet torches will. You can pick those up a lot of different places for under $10. I just needed a phillipps screw driver to remove the barend after...
Forum: Motorcycle-related August 26th, 2010, 07:13 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,044
Posted By irishjohn
pm sent

pm sent
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk August 26th, 2010, 07:04 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,487
Posted By irishjohn
Good kitchen tool for removing bar ends.

In replacing my bars after my off road shunt, I found a easy way to loosen the red-lock holding the barends on. My wife has this little butane torch which she uses when cooking things like eggs...
Forum: Motorcycle-related August 23rd, 2010, 07:42 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,197
Posted By irishjohn
PM sent re: the exhaust

PM sent re: the exhaust
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Farkles August 21st, 2010, 12:46 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,888
Posted By irishjohn
Thanks kkim. Have a few more but couldn't list...

Thanks kkim. Have a few more but couldn't list them in the space available. Here are a few: Suzuki RL 250, Yamaha TY 250, Yaman TY 175, Italjet 250, Fantic 240, Beamish RL 250, Montesa Cota 125,...
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