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Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk November 18th, 2019, 10:38 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,108
Posted By LR44
I've never done a sidecar addition so I can't...

I've never done a sidecar addition so I can't really speak to that; however, it may be that your forks are misaligned. I did this and it worked wonders for me:

1. Take the front fender and wheel...
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk November 18th, 2019, 10:23 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,725
Posted By LR44
The first point you made actually happened to me...

The first point you made actually happened to me after a long ride with my friend. We parked our bikes in a parking space that was set at a slight incline and went into a McDonalds to get some grub....
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk November 18th, 2019, 09:57 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,862
Posted By LR44
Thanks. I suspected that might be the case but...

Thanks. I suspected that might be the case but just wanted some confirmation.

I converted the bike into a streetfighter so its not nearly as aerodynamic as it was in its stock configuration. ...
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk November 18th, 2019, 01:06 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,862
Posted By LR44
Reasonable highway top speed in 6th?

I just wanted to get an idea if my bike's performance is normal. I weigh around 220 and with the exception of removing the front cowling from my bike, the entire bike is stock (mufflers, headers,...
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk November 18th, 2019, 12:40 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,459
Posted By LR44
No problem. Bearings tend to whine before they...

No problem. Bearings tend to whine before they fail and the bearings in the crankcase should be engineered to last for the lifetime of the bike. Unless someone did shoddy work on it or consistently...
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk November 18th, 2019, 12:25 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,861
Posted By LR44
It is possible that my bike is running a tad lean...

It is possible that my bike is running a tad lean but I expect it has more to do with the cold weather than anything else.

Obviously, carb is responsible for the mixing of air and fuel; however,...
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk November 12th, 2019, 09:41 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,459
Posted By LR44
When I pulled my screen off, there was a lot of...

When I pulled my screen off, there was a lot of engine sealant in the filter. Kinda freaked me out but I found out that this is pretty normal on older bikes and that the previous owners likely...
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk November 12th, 2019, 09:32 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 959
Posted By LR44
Get an in-line, external filter. That way, you...

Get an in-line, external filter. That way, you can see your fuel flow and whether you need to replace it.

I got mine from Advance Auto. I believe it was intended to be installed in a Ford of...
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk November 12th, 2019, 09:27 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,861
Posted By LR44
For what it's worth, my bike tends to hunt for a...

For what it's worth, my bike tends to hunt for a stable idle immediately after startup (especially if its a cold day). Immediately after a cold start, I've seen the tach surge as high as 3500. For...
Forum: Items Wanted August 27th, 2018, 10:52 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,164
Posted By LR44
Trail Tech Vapor Dashboard Indicator Light Cover (Green)

I recently bought a used Trail Tech Vapor and Dashboard unit. The dashboard unit I bought is missing a translucent plastic cover for the neutral indicator light (see...
Forum: Items Wanted July 16th, 2018, 09:28 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,002
Posted By LR44
Modify My Damper Rods for GVEs

I'm in the process of rebuilding the forks on my EX250F and I am toying with the idea of installing gold valve emulators; however, I don't have access to a machine shop and lack the expertise needed...
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk July 8th, 2018, 07:46 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 711
Posted By LR44
Exhaust Pipe Replacement

My bike has black mufflers and black exhaust pipes. Given the fact that its an '03 and its been parked outside by more than one prior owner, the rust on both components is significant and very...
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk October 25th, 2017, 05:02 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 414
Posted By LR44
Replacing Alternator Cover

My alternator cover looks like someone sandblasted it. I want to eBay a replacement cover but the idea of removing the stator and putting it into the new cover is a bit worrying to me. Has anyone...
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk October 19th, 2017, 12:04 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,134
Posted By LR44
Already done - I chucked the stock rear shock put...

Already done - I chucked the stock rear shock put in a ZX600 shock with ~8oz of 5wt fork oil.
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk October 19th, 2017, 06:37 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,134
Posted By LR44
Thanks cbreater. I never heard of Ricor before...

Thanks cbreater. I never heard of Ricor before you mentioned it.

I realize I should have defined my current setup in my original post. I have 0.75 Sonic Springs and my damper rods are unmodified....
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk October 18th, 2017, 08:45 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,134
Posted By LR44
GVEs - Worth it?

Has anyone installed GVEs in their forks? If so, I'd love to hear your before/after experiences and whether they're worth the expense.
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk October 18th, 2017, 08:37 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,924
Posted By LR44
Thanks Alex - my apologies for submitting so many...

Thanks Alex - my apologies for submitting so many posts. I'm a newbie and didn't realize that was something that might happen.

Lesson learned!
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Farkles October 18th, 2017, 08:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,070
Posted By LR44
Awesome progress Cra1g. I'm turning my bike into...

Awesome progress Cra1g. I'm turning my bike into a streetfighter too (Like you, I didn't wreck it - I just like the aesthetic). A lot of what you've done/are doing I've done too. Hopefully I...
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk October 13th, 2017, 08:34 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,924
Posted By LR44
Oil Leak - Help

I walked outside a week ago and found an sizable oil spot under my bike. I haven't started it in a couple months as its still a work in progress. I checked the usual suspects: the drain bolt, the...
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk October 13th, 2017, 08:14 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 6,998
Posted By LR44
No truer words have been written. By the...

No truer words have been written.

By the way, the MC Garage has a great video on Youtube about how to reinstall a tire but Ari doesn't elevate the brake disc when he does it. Huge mistake.
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk October 13th, 2017, 07:27 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,111
Posted By LR44
This. If you have garbage body panels (or ABS...

This. If you have garbage body panels (or ABS you don't care about) lying around and a soldering iron, cut off a few strips of plastic from it. Take some painter's tape and tightly tape the repair...
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk October 13th, 2017, 07:17 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 6,998
Posted By LR44
I changed my first rear tire a month ago and it...

I changed my first rear tire a month ago and it was a bear (due to inexperience no doubt), but if you're going to do it yourself, I have a few suggestions:

1.) Do not, under any circumstances, try...
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk October 11th, 2017, 06:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,924
Posted By LR44
Oil Leak - Help

So I walked outside yesterday and found a oil spot underneath my bike. I checked the usual suspects: the drain bolt, the oil filter bolt and the oil screen cover bolts. All of them were properly...
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk October 11th, 2017, 06:31 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,924
Posted By LR44
Weird Oil Leak

So I walked outside yesterday and found a oil spot underneath my bike. I checked the usual suspects: the drain bolt, the oil filter bolt and the oil screen cover bolts. All of them were properly...
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk October 11th, 2017, 02:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,924
Posted By LR44
Weird Oil Leak

A couple weeks ago, I finished a rebuild of my swing arm and installed a new rear tire. During the rebuild, the bike was resting on the oil screen cover bolts with the rear end supported by jacks...
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