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Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion January 1st, 2019, 03:40 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,909
Posted By SmithSwede
Ok, total motorcycle mileage in 2018 came to...

Ok, total motorcycle mileage in 2018 came to 29,266 miles.

Ninja 250 did 6,168 miles for the year.
Moto Guzzi V7 was 20,252. (I love my Guzzi)
Triumph Street Triple was 2,395
BMW F800 was...
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion December 31st, 2018, 10:37 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,909
Posted By SmithSwede
Ok, gentlemen. Today is the last day of 2018 to...

Ok, gentlemen. Today is the last day of 2018 to rack up some miles. Then post up your results starting tomorrow!
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion January 10th, 2018, 10:22 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,909
Posted By SmithSwede
I’m in for 2018. But I’m old and stupid and...

I’m in for 2018. But I’m old and stupid and don’t know how to post pictures without my daughter’s help. So see the end of the 2017 mileage contest thread iffin you be wanting photographic proof of...
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion December 31st, 2017, 03:23 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,139
Posted By SmithSwede
Ok, looks like I did a total of 22,254 miles for...

Ok, looks like I did a total of 22,254 miles for the year 2017.

2012 Ninja 250 started 2017 with 35,479 miles and ended with 37,553 for a total of 2,074 miles.

2007 BMW F800S started with...
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion December 31st, 2017, 11:14 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,139
Posted By SmithSwede
Ok, it is getting time to show your cards. ...

Ok, it is getting time to show your cards.

I’ll post pictures soon, but I am dealing with snow in Dallas.
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion July 7th, 2017, 09:25 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,793
Posted By SmithSwede
Well, it's official. Kurt Worden clinched 21st...

Well, it's official. Kurt Worden clinched 21st place riding his near stock Ninja 250. His bike had more than 100,000 miles on it.

Very well done!
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion July 2nd, 2017, 09:23 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,793
Posted By SmithSwede
Kurt Worden on a 2003 Ninja two-fiddy is now in...

Kurt Worden on a 2003 Ninja two-fiddy is now in 10th place, heading out of Texas.
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion February 11th, 2017, 05:09 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,161
Posted By SmithSwede
Howdy!

Howdy!
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion February 11th, 2017, 03:49 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,161
Posted By SmithSwede
SR 400 vs '12 Ninja 250

Does anyone have some insights about how a two-fiddy Ninja would compare to one of those new Yamaha SR-400 bikes in real world conditions?

I've got about 35,000 miles on a '12 Kawasaki 250. Love...
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion January 5th, 2017, 07:38 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,139
Posted By SmithSwede
Thanks Al.

Thanks Al.
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion January 4th, 2017, 07:04 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,139
Posted By SmithSwede
Howdy Cadd. Yes, I'm on one motorcycle or...

Howdy Cadd.

Yes, I'm on one motorcycle or the other just about every weekday commuting to work, which is a 100 mile round trip.

On the weekends, I go riding to relax!

I actually did buy...
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion January 3rd, 2017, 08:08 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,139
Posted By SmithSwede
I'm in for 2017. For odometer pics, see my...

I'm in for 2017. For odometer pics, see my ending photos for the 2016 Mileage contest. Sorry, I'm old and not tech savvy.

Anyway, starting mileage for 2017 is as follows:

12 Ninja 250 =...
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion December 31st, 2016, 06:04 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 14,104
Posted By SmithSwede
2012 Ninja 250 started 2016 with 30,786 miles and...

2012 Ninja 250 started 2016 with 30,786 miles and ended with 35,479 for a total of 4,693.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v391/SarahDocBrandyBaer/IMG_9128.jpg...
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion January 31st, 2016, 09:03 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,262
Posted By SmithSwede
This is about the coolest thread I've ever seen...

This is about the coolest thread I've ever seen on a motorcycle forum.

Please keep us posted. Pictures and details.

And good luck.
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion January 1st, 2016, 11:10 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 14,104
Posted By SmithSwede
I'm in again. So I'm starting Jan. 1, 2016...

I'm in again.

So I'm starting Jan. 1, 2016 as follows:

2012 Ninja 250. Starting with 30,786 miles.

2008 BMW F800S. Starting with 50,716 miles.

2013 Moto Guzzi V7 Stone. Starting...
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion January 1st, 2016, 11:06 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,150
Posted By SmithSwede
Well, grand total mileage for 2015 is 19,808. ...

Well, grand total mileage for 2015 is 19,808. Dang. Another weekend trip and i would have broken 20K.

My grand total is significantly down from last year. Working too much out of town.
...
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion January 1st, 2015, 09:47 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,150
Posted By SmithSwede
I'm in. But rather than re-post, I refer...

I'm in.

But rather than re-post, I refer back to my pics in the end-of-2014 mileage contest (https://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?p=966139&postcount=85) thread as my starting figures.
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion December 31st, 2014, 06:19 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 8,950
Posted By SmithSwede
Nevada: Yeah, I commuted on the bikes...

Nevada:

Yeah, I commuted on the bikes virtually every day. Took lots of weekend road trips. And I hit a bunch of the Guzzi rallies, including the Nationals in Iowa.
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion December 31st, 2014, 04:45 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 8,950
Posted By SmithSwede
Total mileage in 2014 was 28,731. ...

Total mileage in 2014 was 28,731.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v391/SarahDocBrandyBaer/Mobile%20Uploads/image-9.jpg

Per the 2013 mileage thread, the Ninja started 2014 with 24,503 and...
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion November 10th, 2014, 09:31 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 8,950
Posted By SmithSwede
There are 50 more riding days in 2014. Don't...

There are 50 more riding days in 2014. Don't quit now! :D

Looks like I'll put at least 20,000 miles on my new Guzzi V7 Stone this year. I'm trying to get it broken in. Man I like that bike.
...
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk September 14th, 2014, 06:44 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,829
Posted By SmithSwede
Well, I'm afraid that some insects may have been...

Well, I'm afraid that some insects may have been harmed in the production of this scene from my life. I actually kept the nest--will probably frame it for my shop. But no sign of life.

I've now...
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk September 13th, 2014, 02:35 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,829
Posted By SmithSwede
Thanks guys!! Turned out there was a &$:@$ mud...

Thanks guys!! Turned out there was a &$:@$ mud dauber built a nest in the lower snorkel channel. Once removed, it now runs like a top.

So the bugs got me twice. They jammed my radiator fan...
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk September 3rd, 2014, 10:18 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,829
Posted By SmithSwede
thanks for all the tips! Been too busy at work...

thanks for all the tips! Been too busy at work to investigate further. Will definitely do a compression check.

As to the various questions:

On my bike, it won't go past about 55 or 60 mph. ...
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk August 30th, 2014, 02:40 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,829
Posted By SmithSwede
High Speed Miss Under Load

Any suggestions?

2012 Ninja 250 with 26,000 miles. Was running fine until problem suddenly developed.

Problem: bike starts missing and bucking under load over about 7000 rpm. This occurs if...
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion June 18th, 2014, 08:12 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,011
Posted By SmithSwede
Nobody will like my answer. Get a quart of...

Nobody will like my answer.

Get a quart of cheap marine gear oil from Walmart.
Get a cheap 50 cent painters brush from Walmart. Put oil in screw top container. Put brush in zip lock bag.
...
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