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Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Farkles June 6th, 2017, 01:42 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 12,781
Posted By Vintage Smoke
Thanks!

Thanks!
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Farkles June 6th, 2017, 01:38 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 12,781
Posted By Vintage Smoke
Thank you, but what brand paint? I have that...

Thank you, but what brand paint? I have that color in mind for something.
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Farkles June 1st, 2017, 07:29 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 12,781
Posted By Vintage Smoke
I know this is an old thread and off topic, but...

I know this is an old thread and off topic, but what did you use for the gold finish on this rim? That is the color I am looking for. TIA.
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk May 14th, 2017, 05:09 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,585
Posted By Vintage Smoke
Thanks!!! Also...I would love the ohlins, but not...

Thanks!!! Also...I would love the ohlins, but not in the budget right now.
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk May 14th, 2017, 02:01 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,585
Posted By Vintage Smoke
Short story is 2010 250 with reverse cylinder hot...

Short story is 2010 250 with reverse cylinder hot rodded Yamaha Banshee motor. I'll post up some more pics later this week.
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk May 13th, 2017, 07:07 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,585
Posted By Vintage Smoke
To anyone who might have helped me out here....

To anyone who might have helped me out here. Thanks anyway. (NO sarcasm intended)
I did find the info I was looking for and the swap is done. The best write up of the basics required was here:...
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk May 13th, 2017, 05:12 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 874
Posted By Vintage Smoke
I have been here. While it is a different...

I have been here. While it is a different application, I have put a Yamaha Banshee motor in my Ninja and needed to figure out the wiring. I would recommend that you get a good copy of the factory...
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk May 13th, 2017, 05:03 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,585
Posted By Vintage Smoke
How to on GSXR shock conversion?

I searched for at least 40 minutes, but came up empty.
OK...I have the shock and I am looking to do the swap. I am a mechanic and I have a machine shop so it should be a simple swap. I just want to...
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Farkles October 14th, 2014, 06:57 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,794
Posted By Vintage Smoke
Get a heat gun for under $20 at Harbor Freight.

Get a heat gun for under $20 at Harbor Freight.
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk July 18th, 2014, 07:12 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,031
Posted By Vintage Smoke
Sorry..I missed your last question. Using a "C"...

Sorry..I missed your last question. Using a "C" clamp or vice with soft jaws will work just fine if you are using the all metal replacement fitting.

If you are using the stock fitting (plastic...
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk July 15th, 2014, 09:32 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,031
Posted By Vintage Smoke
Even easier....

I have done a bunch of these and you do not need to make a puller. You simply need to break off any remaining plastic, grab the brass that's left with a vice grip, and while rotating it back and...
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk May 29th, 2014, 09:49 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,970
Posted By Vintage Smoke
The VM is a series of carb made by Mikuni since...

The VM is a series of carb made by Mikuni since the 70's. It is probably the most mass produced carb in history used on everything from dirtbikes to street bikes to snomobiles. Available in both 4...
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk May 15th, 2014, 10:45 AM
Replies: 140
Views: 21,663
Posted By Vintage Smoke
Skip the powder coating as it will be a "built...

Skip the powder coating as it will be a "built up" finish. You would have to mask off any bolt holes and especially any mating surfaces as any powder coating between mounting surfaces will eventually...
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk May 8th, 2014, 11:12 PM
Replies: 1,204
Views: 108,248
Posted By Vintage Smoke
Leaking gas

Don't sweat the carb over filling and leaking gas. That is actually common for any carb that sits empty for any length of time. When the float sits all the way down (empty carb) sometimes it just...
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk November 12th, 2013, 01:21 PM
Replies: 1,204
Views: 108,248
Posted By Vintage Smoke
tubarney - how did you make out with you problem...

tubarney - how did you make out with you problem of cylinder/piston fitment?
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk October 28th, 2013, 10:21 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,001
Posted By Vintage Smoke
Well....no. You had a used BT45 and a used chain...

Well....no. You had a used BT45 and a used chain before and now you have a Shinko so it is NOT the same tire. As Alex said: Different brands/types of tires that are nominally the same specified size,...
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk September 10th, 2013, 05:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,026
Posted By Vintage Smoke
I have run into this a million times especially...

I have run into this a million times especially working on old bikes. I have used these tricks with out fail to remove allen head rotor bolts that have been sitting in place since the 70's.

First...
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk September 7th, 2013, 12:12 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,525
Posted By Vintage Smoke
So you dinged the guys feedback BEFORE you...

So you dinged the guys feedback BEFORE you contacted him or gave him a chance to provide any customer service? That's pretty rough.

What you describe is exactly what is wrong with the "got it...
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk September 7th, 2013, 11:49 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,445
Posted By Vintage Smoke
What was the outcome of your piston and cylinder...

What was the outcome of your piston and cylinder issue?
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk July 14th, 2013, 11:51 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,898
Posted By Vintage Smoke
The other type is a beam or pointer style. As you...

The other type is a beam or pointer style. As you torque the bolt the pointer points to the torque reading: ...
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk July 14th, 2013, 11:03 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,898
Posted By Vintage Smoke
My .02 on torque wrenches.

Unless you have the $$ to buy very high quality, and commit to having it calibrated regularly, stay away from "clicker" wrenches. They are complex tools that have multiple moving parts. The ONLY way...
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Farkles July 13th, 2013, 06:21 PM
Replies: 208
Views: 38,687
Posted By Vintage Smoke
That bike sounds very cool, but none of the links...

That bike sounds very cool, but none of the links on the page work for me. Can you possibly re-post the pics here. i would really like to see it!!
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk July 10th, 2013, 11:00 AM
Replies: 1,204
Views: 108,248
Posted By Vintage Smoke
I understand that all to well. I have paid dearly...

I understand that all to well. I have paid dearly both ways! LOL

I was hoping to save the original poster some potential trouble. It is entirely possible that the compression problem was due to...
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk July 10th, 2013, 08:40 AM
Replies: 1,204
Views: 108,248
Posted By Vintage Smoke
I am really curious. Since you said that the...

I am really curious. Since you said that the second hand cylinders were out of round did you measure them before you put them together with the new pistons?
Forum: Items Wanted July 9th, 2013, 06:34 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 836
Posted By Vintage Smoke
I have one.

It's even from a 2010 and has about 6K miles on it. I took it out to swap a 2 stroke motor in my bike. I took a video of it running before I removed it where you can clearly see the engine numbers...
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