Forum: Riding Skills
April 18th, 2015, 06:28 AM
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Replies: 172
Views: 20,266
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Forum: Riding Skills
April 18th, 2015, 06:27 AM
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Replies: 172
Views: 20,266
Stock suspension set up as it relates...
Stock suspension set up as it relates specifically to each generation of ninjette, or a combination of parts like a new gen shock on a prefen.
1. Set up for different scenarios,
2. What happens...
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Forum: !%@*#$%!)@#&!%@ I crashed!
April 18th, 2015, 06:15 AM
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Replies: 54
Views: 3,494
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Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion
April 18th, 2015, 06:02 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,415
To paraphrase the book Joey, "throttle and the...
To paraphrase the book Joey, "throttle and the b$&@ to use them."
Dropping a gear before the ramp will help if you don't let off the gas. Of course, down here beer and a buddy with video does as...
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Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion
April 16th, 2015, 07:39 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,433
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Forum: Motorcycle-related
April 13th, 2015, 05:29 AM
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Replies: 67
Views: 6,606
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Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk
April 11th, 2015, 05:54 PM
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Replies: 68
Views: 7,241
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Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk
April 6th, 2015, 05:21 PM
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Replies: 53
Views: 5,538
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Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk
April 6th, 2015, 05:16 PM
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Replies: 53
Views: 5,538
Wrench on that Bike.
I don't care what you know or how much money you have, do something with your bike mechanically. If you don't have the times or tools find the time and someone that would be willing to help with your...
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Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk
April 6th, 2015, 05:11 PM
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Replies: 53
Views: 5,538
A Short Ride.
Wow. Jump into your bike and make these adjustments. It definitely runs better. There is a smoother/easier start up although I do have to use about 50% choke where I was using about 25% before. Once...
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Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk
April 5th, 2015, 05:51 AM
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Replies: 53
Views: 5,538
Front Suspension
Answers to all my questions. Especially note the below since I saw someone around here say they are riding on 5 weight. I had thought 5 weight was the factory spec but I will have to look at that...
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Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk
April 5th, 2015, 05:35 AM
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Replies: 53
Views: 5,538
That's interesting info. I will start with the...
That's interesting info. I will start with the oil since it is the easiest thing to do. When possible I like to change only one parameter so I can determine cause and effect. At the moment I don't...
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Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk
April 5th, 2015, 05:30 AM
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Replies: 53
Views: 5,538
Cylinders 1 & 2.
Traditionally this bike when cold begins getting hot on head number 1 first, and then head number 2. Initially I thought I was running on a single cylinder but that is not the case. i have what I...
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Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk
April 4th, 2015, 12:14 PM
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Replies: 53
Views: 5,538
Spark Plugs.
http://faq.ninja250.org/wiki/Changing_the_spark_plugs_%26_brands_to_avoid
I have changed out the NGK plugs for the same. Both plugs looked good with no fouling. Neither plug was seized.
I...
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Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk
April 4th, 2015, 12:13 PM
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Replies: 53
Views: 5,538
Chain & Sprockets.
I have ordered a Motion Pro chain tool set, an RK O-ring or X-Ring chain and new steel JT sprockets in the factory spec'ed 14/45 combo. I decided too many variables are already changing to switch the...
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Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk
April 4th, 2015, 12:12 PM
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Replies: 53
Views: 5,538
Carb Sync
http://faq.ninja250.org/wiki/How_do_I_synchronize_the_carburetors%3F
I did use the above method. I had the tank off for access so I used a turkey blaster to keep the carbs full of fuel. I wound up...
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Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk
April 4th, 2015, 12:07 PM
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Replies: 53
Views: 5,538
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Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk
April 3rd, 2015, 04:40 PM
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Replies: 53
Views: 5,538
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Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk
April 3rd, 2015, 04:38 PM
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Replies: 53
Views: 5,538
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Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk
April 3rd, 2015, 03:33 AM
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Replies: 53
Views: 5,538
Suspension.
At some point this has to come apart. Nose dive, noise and a "hell on the old kidneys after that asphalt to concrete at the bridge transition" make me wonder if any fluid, lubrication or proper...
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Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk
April 3rd, 2015, 03:30 AM
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Replies: 53
Views: 5,538
Oil Level in Sight Glass & Low Oil Light.
I regularly work on panic braking and for good reason. Last week while doing a really hard brake during the rain and at a traffic light I was finally able to lock down the rear brake on slick...
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Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk
April 3rd, 2015, 03:04 AM
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Replies: 53
Views: 5,538
Just over 7,000 miles and performed the first...
Just over 7,000 miles and performed the first valve adjustment the bike may have ever seen. It was very easy but time consuming. It was definitely needed since a few were so tight they were below...
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Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk
April 3rd, 2015, 02:54 AM
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Replies: 53
Views: 5,538
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Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk
March 31st, 2015, 12:40 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 18,380
Old thread bump.
Distilled water, when...
Old thread bump.
Distilled water, when fully distilled contains nothing but water. It isn't even conductive of electricity. How would it be aggressive on aluminum?
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Forum: Group Rides and Local Events
March 23rd, 2015, 10:37 AM
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Replies: 65
Views: 6,885
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