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Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk September 30th, 2018, 02:50 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,331
Posted By thumper64
I deshrouded the valves a bit, cleaned up the...

I deshrouded the valves a bit, cleaned up the casting lines and just rounded over / smoothed the transitions from the runner to the bowl and sanded / wire brushed everything. It looks shiny but it's...
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk September 21st, 2018, 03:08 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,331
Posted By thumper64
In the world of CNC ported heads and such, I was...

In the world of CNC ported heads and such, I was hoping for measurements at different points, like below the valve seats, at the dividers... or something better than just "buy a dozen heads and swap...
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk September 13th, 2018, 04:27 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,331
Posted By thumper64
With it taking just over 4 gallons when I fill...

With it taking just over 4 gallons when I fill up, and premium being about 30 cents more a gallon, another $1.30 or so to fill it isn't a big deal to me. My car and other bike both take premium also....
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk September 9th, 2018, 02:19 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,331
Posted By thumper64
It's just a street bike, to and from work,...

It's just a street bike, to and from work, grocery store, a little fun ripping around when I find a good road on my path.
I'd like to improve mid and top end, but porting sounds like it will hurt...
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk September 9th, 2018, 12:21 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,331
Posted By thumper64
porting the 250 head

I'm going to be taking the head off my bike, I have a tick coming from the top end and the CCT cleaning and valve adjustment didn't fix it, so I found another head and timing chain tensioner as well...
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk September 8th, 2018, 10:45 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 9,168
Posted By thumper64
-new gen front and rear suspension -new gen...

-new gen front and rear suspension
-new gen headlight mounted on driving light brackets and L brackets.
-ex500 gauge cluster, the tach reads a bit off but it works for my purposes
-ex500 rear...
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk August 18th, 2018, 07:23 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 698
Posted By thumper64
Swapping EX500 cluster onto 250 bike.

I have a cluster from a 1996 ex500 I want to put on my 250 because reasons.

So the 500 cluster's lights work correctly, the oil, turn signals, high beam, and speedometer work after repinning the...
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk October 8th, 2017, 06:35 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,205
Posted By thumper64
Stock, the carbs have, I believe, a 98 main and a...

Stock, the carbs have, I believe, a 98 main and a 38 pilot jet. Please, someone correct me if I'm wrong, but I think that's at least close. It's actually common to up the pilot jet (idle mix) to help...
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk October 7th, 2017, 10:22 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 6,993
Posted By thumper64
The fire method works, I've seen offroad guys do...

The fire method works, I've seen offroad guys do it successfully multiple times.
I use a ratchet strap, wrapped around the tire. You have to be kind of careful, but you just crank it down enough so...
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk October 7th, 2017, 09:56 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 6,993
Posted By thumper64
That is awesome. Totally agree on Dawn dish soap,...

That is awesome. Totally agree on Dawn dish soap, that is the easiest I've seen a tire go on a rim, ever.
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Farkles October 7th, 2017, 09:48 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,657
Posted By thumper64
http://www.ebay.com/itm/DR-FISH-Fly-Fishing-Box-Fl...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/DR-FISH-Fly-Fishing-Box-Flies-Storage-Case-Waterproof-Double-side-Clear-Large/352018152637?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&var=621525115407&_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649
...
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Farkles September 30th, 2017, 02:21 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,657
Posted By thumper64
pictures should be here?

pictures should be here?
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Farkles September 30th, 2017, 02:18 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,657
Posted By thumper64
Attempting to waterproof a GPS I found on the side of the road

So I was out walking my dog and found this Garmin Nuvi 50. I have a better one for my car, but...it would be nice on the bike. Some seller on eBay had clear fly fishing fly holders. I gambled $6 and...
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk August 15th, 2017, 08:32 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 7,907
Posted By thumper64
I tried the DuPont Chainsaver and have been...

I tried the DuPont Chainsaver and have been satisfied with it. Maybe I got a bad can, it seems to ooze from the nozzle while it sprays and my finger gets messy and it runs down the can, but it dries...
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk March 30th, 2014, 10:40 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,357
Posted By thumper64
I have small hands. Spec may be fine, but it...

I have small hands. Spec may be fine, but it doesn't fit me...
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk March 30th, 2014, 07:30 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,054
Posted By thumper64
I had one break and I put two nuts on the stud so...

I had one break and I put two nuts on the stud so i could use a wrench. I heated the aluminum with a torch a little bit. Not enough to get it too hot, but I let it heat for a minute or two to expand...
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk March 30th, 2014, 07:19 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,357
Posted By thumper64
I had my cable snap at the bottom of a hill after...

I had my cable snap at the bottom of a hill after it was feeling kind of gritty and it only engaged with the clutch about all the way out. You can up and downshift a car or bike without using the...
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk March 29th, 2014, 08:48 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,595
Posted By thumper64
Swapped New gen forks onto pregen, kept old gen ignition switch.

Well, I just completed this. I did a search before doing it and I just didn't find squat.

Anyway, I put new stem bearings in. I chose the All Balls needle bearings because my old front end made...
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk March 29th, 2014, 08:15 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,237
Posted By thumper64
Just swap the 08 front end on. It has a larger...

Just swap the 08 front end on. It has a larger front rotor.
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion November 16th, 2013, 05:22 PM
Replies: 8,589
Views: 1,070,257
Posted By thumper64
I use the Dupont Chain Saver and I like it. I...

I use the Dupont Chain Saver and I like it. I spray a little on, wipe down my chain and it seems like that takes all the dirt off, and then spray a second time to lube it. It's expensive but I put a...
Forum: Items Wanted November 8th, 2013, 06:45 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 806
Posted By thumper64
I ended up devising a way to mount dirtbike bars....

I ended up devising a way to mount dirtbike bars. I'm cutting an aluminum plate to mount to the triple tree and bolting a set of bar mounts from an ATV onto that. Total investment of $30 and a little...
Forum: Ninjettes At Speed November 6th, 2013, 03:40 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,015
Posted By thumper64
I'm trying not to make new/unnecessary threads,...

I'm trying not to make new/unnecessary threads, so this seems an appropriate place to ask this.

In the event your frame is bent or cracked in a wreck, and you aren't forced to total it, can you...
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk November 6th, 2013, 02:44 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,744
Posted By thumper64
...I was planning to use the stock IRC tires that...

...I was planning to use the stock IRC tires that were still on the used rims i bought until I have a few hundred to spend on tires... Winter is slow at work...
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk November 6th, 2013, 02:28 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,744
Posted By thumper64
Ill use them for a while when its warm and dry,...

Ill use them for a while when its warm and dry, for a few weeks probably.
Forum: Items Wanted November 5th, 2013, 04:00 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 806
Posted By thumper64
wanted: any sportbike set of headlights with good light output

Need 37mm clipons or stock 08-12 handlebars / clipons that lift the bar up a ways. ...editted, I found a better solution to mount dirtbike bars back where my wife can reach them.

My current...
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