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Forum: Motorcycle-related December 1st, 2011, 11:10 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,506
Posted By PlaneGuy
Unfortunately I need fairing parts for a pre-gen.

Unfortunately I need fairing parts for a pre-gen.
Forum: Ninjettes At Speed November 30th, 2011, 10:20 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 12,037
Posted By PlaneGuy
You can do that at the risk of blowing your...

You can do that at the risk of blowing your seals. The reduction in air space increases the effective spring rate because the air compresses and acts in tandem with the spring. But the pressure on...
Forum: Ninjettes At Speed November 30th, 2011, 10:11 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 12,037
Posted By PlaneGuy
An improved rear shock is the next item in my...

An improved rear shock is the next item in my program to improve the Ninjette. How did you determine proper spring rate and damping for the rear shock to know that the new gen shock was the right...
Forum: Ninjettes At Speed November 30th, 2011, 10:05 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 12,037
Posted By PlaneGuy
You have to be careful about adding more fork...

You have to be careful about adding more fork oil. If you have too much you will blow the seals on compression. If you have too little you will have foaming problems with a loss of damping.
...
Forum: Motorcycle-related November 30th, 2011, 09:25 AM
Replies: 108
Views: 9,166
Posted By PlaneGuy
I agree with this 100%. I was having some trouble...

I agree with this 100%. I was having some trouble with the throttle returning to idle and with the idle RPM being consistent. All the problems went away after properly lubing the throttle cable,...
Forum: Ninjettes At Speed November 30th, 2011, 08:49 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 12,037
Posted By PlaneGuy
I did the Race Tech fork mods (new springs and...

I did the Race Tech fork mods (new springs and cartridge emulators). It makes a HUGE difference.
Forum: Motorcycle-related November 30th, 2011, 08:48 AM
Replies: 108
Views: 9,166
Posted By PlaneGuy
Darn. I need more fairing and I need the right...

Darn. I need more fairing and I need the right side. Oh well.
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk October 5th, 2011, 01:26 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,874
Posted By PlaneGuy
I am considering the efficacy of running without...

I am considering the efficacy of running without fairings. Certainly easier when it comes to doing maintenance. Still, it looks better with the fairings and I suspect that the fairings provide better...
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk October 4th, 2011, 05:41 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,874
Posted By PlaneGuy
Well, considering the amount of work that will be...

Well, considering the amount of work that will be required, I pretty much resigned myself to getting a replacement ... until I got the price:

:eek: $600 for the upper fairing and $400 for the...
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk October 4th, 2011, 10:34 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,874
Posted By PlaneGuy
Thanks Alex. I appreciate it.

Thanks Alex. I appreciate it.
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk October 4th, 2011, 09:50 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,874
Posted By PlaneGuy
How do I repair a fairing?

Shattered glass! That is what my fairing is like. No, I didn't crash. Heck, I have no CLUE why my fairing is like fragile shattered glass. But it is and, quite frankly, I am not one of those who...
Forum: Videos September 21st, 2011, 10:21 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,961
Posted By PlaneGuy
Beauty is only skin deep but stupidity goes all...

Beauty is only skin deep but stupidity goes all the way to the core.

Or as R.A. Heinlein said:

"Stupidity cannot be cured with money, or through education, or by legislation. Stupidity is not a...
Forum: Ninjettes At Speed September 10th, 2011, 05:08 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 12,037
Posted By PlaneGuy
Fortunately they are only 32-bit pointers. But if...

Fortunately they are only 32-bit pointers. But if you are lucky and you are in segmented address space ... :D
Forum: Ninjettes At Speed September 10th, 2011, 04:39 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 12,037
Posted By PlaneGuy
Sportbike Suspension Tuning -- ordered. Thanks...

Sportbike Suspension Tuning -- ordered. Thanks for the pointer, Skippii!
Forum: Ninjettes At Speed September 10th, 2011, 04:17 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 12,037
Posted By PlaneGuy
That is certainly what I am doing now and getting...

That is certainly what I am doing now and getting a feel for what I like and ... don't like. I am figuring out the things that I feel a need to change. After going the route of building a car for the...
Forum: Ninjettes At Speed September 10th, 2011, 04:00 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 12,037
Posted By PlaneGuy
OK, I wasn't thinking along those lines just yet...

OK, I wasn't thinking along those lines just yet either.

The only question is, which pads?
Vesrah pads. Put them on the front,
OK, I will. Where does one source these things?

The question now...
Forum: Ninjettes At Speed September 10th, 2011, 03:15 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 12,037
Posted By PlaneGuy
Thanks. Good starting points. Looking forward to...

Thanks. Good starting points. Looking forward to your report on the springs. I just don't know where to start looking.
Forum: Ninjettes At Speed September 10th, 2011, 02:40 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 12,037
Posted By PlaneGuy
I am coming at this as a virtual noob. From...

I am coming at this as a virtual noob. From playing with Miatas on the track (like the Ninjette you get a LOT of bang for your buck) I have learned that suspension is far more important than engine....
Forum: Group Rides and Local Events September 10th, 2011, 06:30 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,187
Posted By PlaneGuy
So, can we have a recap of the details? Where,...

So, can we have a recap of the details? Where, when, where to, how long, food/no food, etc.?

I apologize if this has been done and I missed it. Just trying to learn the ropes.

Thanks!
Forum: New Members September 8th, 2011, 07:42 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,581
Posted By PlaneGuy
Wankels are too inefficient. :)

Wankels are too inefficient. :)
Forum: New Members September 8th, 2011, 07:04 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,581
Posted By PlaneGuy
Wow, 140kmi? I would have thought the bike would...

Wow, 140kmi? I would have thought the bike would have turned to dust by then. :)

I am really happy with the '06 Ninjette. I was originally planning on a circa-600cc standard or sport-touring bike...
Forum: Ninjettes At Speed September 8th, 2011, 06:49 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 12,037
Posted By PlaneGuy
Maybe I missed something but a lot of what you...

Maybe I missed something but a lot of what you are talking about seems purely cosmetic. I could certainly see switching to the current generation forks, headplates, swingarm, and shocks if these...
Forum: Ninjettes At Speed September 7th, 2011, 08:44 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 12,037
Posted By PlaneGuy
No confusion needed. Pounds are force. If you...

No confusion needed. Pounds are force. If you want mass then you need to use slugs.

Newtons are force. Kilograms are mass.

Well, if you want confusion then there is kgF (Kilograms of force),...
Forum: Group Rides and Local Events September 6th, 2011, 09:50 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,187
Posted By PlaneGuy
Mount Diablo and Mount Hamilton ... hmmm. Looks...

Mount Diablo and Mount Hamilton ... hmmm. Looks like fun. I have flown over both many times but never stopped. :)

The only problem for me is that I am starting 25mi E of Sacramento. Oh well, it...
Forum: Group Rides and Local Events September 6th, 2011, 09:42 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,187
Posted By PlaneGuy
Have any of you ridden to the top of Mt. Diablo?...

Have any of you ridden to the top of Mt. Diablo? That looks like a fun ride.
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