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Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion July 21st, 2010, 12:38 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 4,639
Posted By Roostre
Smile Gotta ignore the jerks...

My Ninja is a pre-gen. 1999. Has the lime green and purple paint scheme.

Guys at work ask me degrading questions about it all the time. Especially strange is that one older guy (63 years old, but...
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion July 20th, 2010, 08:22 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 9,278
Posted By Roostre
Exclamation You definitely want to scale it to the bike. I...

You definitely want to scale it to the bike. I wouldn't have more than 100 lbs total on a 250 Ninja.

Something more like these:
http://www.trailtail.com/specs.html

:thumbup:
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion July 19th, 2010, 04:12 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 9,278
Posted By Roostre
It is actually a Honda Cub scooter front wheel....

It is actually a Honda Cub scooter front wheel. It's small demeanor worried me when I first set it up, so I bought two new tires. I've put a little over 5000 miles on the first tire with no problems...
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion July 19th, 2010, 01:32 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 9,278
Posted By Roostre
Harbor Freight sells a small trailer like that...

Harbor Freight sells a small trailer like that for $299.

I think it would be too heavy for the Ninja 250.

My trailer that I pull behind my big bike:...
Forum: !%@*#$%!)@#&!%@ I crashed! March 18th, 2010, 09:27 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 9,720
Posted By Roostre
Good on 'ya for manning up and letting others...

Good on 'ya for manning up and letting others learn from this!:thumbup:


I believe number 7) confused me also!

Maybe you mean that "you are being thoughtless TO others."

The post made it...
Forum: Motorcycle Gear March 18th, 2010, 08:05 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,360
Posted By Roostre
Check out motoport's kevlar mesh line. Better...

Check out motoport's kevlar mesh line. Better protection than leather and it flows so much air that it feels like your wearing your street clothes. I've been using it for 4+ years and I'm about to...
Forum: Pictures March 11th, 2010, 06:58 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,044
Posted By Roostre
Looks awesome! I love the black. Almost as much...

Looks awesome! I love the black. Almost as much as the faster green!
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk March 11th, 2010, 06:49 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,080
Posted By Roostre
Here is a snippet of history about it: ...

Here is a snippet of history about it:

"Seafoam was developed originally for the marine market, hence the name. Fred Fandrei, the founder of Seafoam, showed Evinrude Outboard Motors how to solve...
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk March 11th, 2010, 11:17 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,080
Posted By Roostre
My experience has been that the Stabil tends to...

My experience has been that the Stabil tends to eat the rubber parts such as diaphragms...so I switched to Sea foam and have had zero issues since... ????
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk March 11th, 2010, 10:12 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,080
Posted By Roostre
From here: ...

From here:
http://www.seafoamsales.com/motor-treatment.html


"As a fuel system additive, Sea Foam will clean fuel injectors, clean carbon, gum and varnish deposits, add lubricity to fuel,...
Forum: Off-Topic March 10th, 2010, 11:17 PM
Replies: 606
Views: 48,676
Posted By Roostre
If the little guy ever shows back up I can show...

If the little guy ever shows back up I can show him around Utah, Wyoming, Idaho and parts of Montana this summer...

also heading down to Baja in November, although I won't be able to guarantee his...
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk March 10th, 2010, 11:08 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,080
Posted By Roostre
The heavier oil may have settled in your carb...

The heavier oil may have settled in your carb bowls.

Sea foam or even baby oil might be a better alternative???
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion March 10th, 2010, 11:04 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,482
Posted By Roostre
As long as your talking sportster, you might as...

As long as your talking sportster, you might as well throw Buell's Ulysses on your list. I use mine as a long distance touring bike that will do dirt competently. I generally get 48-50 mpg with...
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion March 10th, 2010, 10:53 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,287
Posted By Roostre
Rub some kitty litter into a fine powder and then...

Rub some kitty litter into a fine powder and then "chalk" the gloves with it a few times until the oil is absorbed.

My gloves usually get ruined by me using my mouth to pull them off; damn saliva...
Forum: Free stuff! March 10th, 2010, 10:49 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,707
Posted By Roostre
The site says that they are not working until...

The site says that they are not working until March 13,2010.

I just submitted my order! I'm getting the Tri Line in CF Black with a CF silver trim on AS Lime green rear. Hopefully it looks OK...
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk February 26th, 2010, 02:35 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,605
Posted By Roostre
Thumbs up Lemme know when you guys go and I'll try and get...

Lemme know when you guys go and I'll try and get a ride in with you!:thumbup:

I put the new tires on, patched up the fairing and put it all back together last night, so she's all good to go.
...
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion February 25th, 2010, 05:17 PM
Replies: 622
Views: 74,112
Posted By Roostre
Nice explanation! I did not know that. ...

Nice explanation!

I did not know that.

So actually in the US we could run 81- 83 octane and be fine!! Wow.
Forum: Motorcycle-related February 25th, 2010, 05:15 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 917
Posted By Roostre
My bike is a pre-gen, so the light would do me no...

My bike is a pre-gen, so the light would do me no good.

I may be able to get over to their local outlet store and see if they have anymore of those alarms, but not until next week sometime.
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion February 25th, 2010, 05:10 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,037
Posted By Roostre
Talking Xaus can do it with more style.

:D


http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll83/Roostre_photo/xaus_hypermotard.jpg
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion February 25th, 2010, 04:58 PM
Replies: 622
Views: 74,112
Posted By Roostre
I run 85 because the altitude here is about 5000...

I run 85 because the altitude here is about 5000 ft above sea level... but this is what the bike says on the inside of the fairing:
...
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk February 23rd, 2010, 12:05 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,605
Posted By Roostre
Thumbs up Done. :) Great idea! Especially...

Done. :)



Great idea! Especially because the tank has visible rust forming near the gas cap.:thumbup:




Of course!;)
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk February 22nd, 2010, 03:12 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,605
Posted By Roostre
Thumbs up Thanks! The issue was really just my...

Thanks!

The issue was really just my unfamiliarity with these bikes. All my other bikes (mostly dirt bikes) will shift into second gear just by rocking the bike enough to line up the shifting...
Forum: Motorcycle Gear February 21st, 2010, 08:32 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 7,997
Posted By Roostre
Ouch! Where's the eye bleach!! I bought a...

Ouch! Where's the eye bleach!!


I bought a pair of Motoport Ultra II Kevlar mesh pants. I can throw them on over a pair of shorts and be very cool and completely safe at the same time. In the...
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk February 21st, 2010, 08:18 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,605
Posted By Roostre
Do you guys think that I need to worry about that...

Do you guys think that I need to worry about that rocker arm dropping out again?

I am still not sure how it could have done that.

It is obvious that the PO didn't ever do any maintenance. She...
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk February 21st, 2010, 03:17 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,605
Posted By Roostre
Thanks guys. Too late for the rear tire...it...

Thanks guys.

Too late for the rear tire...it shipped already. I found the MT's for $120 front and rear, so I couldn't resist.

We have some great canyon rides in the area, it will be...
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