Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion
March 4th, 2014, 12:45 PM
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Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion
March 4th, 2014, 12:39 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 2,792
Bought new 2013 ZX-6R...steering dampener?
Just bought a new in box 2013 ZX-6R ABS... Should I opt for the $500-700 steering dampener? Is it really that unsafe (for a super sport newb) without one if I'm not lifting the front tire all the...
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Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion
February 25th, 2014, 12:02 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 3,044
Thanks. I'm seeing $9,999 on the new ones but...
Thanks. I'm seeing $9,999 on the new ones but they've all been non ABS (normally an additional ~$1000 or $1200 I forget) and after calling around I've yet to find one in stock.. A few non ABS but no...
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Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion
February 24th, 2014, 05:07 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 3,044
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Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion
February 24th, 2014, 02:56 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 3,044
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Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion
February 24th, 2014, 09:17 AM
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Replies: 42
Views: 3,044
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Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion
February 24th, 2014, 07:13 AM
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Replies: 42
Views: 3,044
That'd be $10,700 Canadian, plus another $1000...
That'd be $10,700 Canadian, plus another $1000 for the ABS. So $8,799 still seems pretty good.
I'm thinking I'm going to go for it, the $3,200 savings is 2 years of insurance, a steering dampener...
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Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion
February 22nd, 2014, 05:56 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 3,044
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Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion
February 22nd, 2014, 02:49 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 3,044
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Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion
February 22nd, 2014, 02:43 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 3,044
Buy a demo days bike... yes/no?
I'm looking at buying a 2013 kawasaki zx-6r ABS... New would be $11,999.. I've found a dealer with a kawasaki demo days unit with 1,932km for $8,799 ... Is $3200 off worth it for a demo days bike?...
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Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk
July 20th, 2013, 02:08 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 881
Thanks ill watch out for all those on the way...
Thanks ill watch out for all those on the way home - just drove to the USA which was like 200+ km with no issues. But didn't purposely check straight line or anything, just listened for excess chain...
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Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk
July 20th, 2013, 07:56 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 881
Also, I read one guy had a crash due to anti...
Also, I read one guy had a crash due to anti freeze on his tire... Doesn't that make the coolant overflow in a very dangerous spot (dripping right into the rear tire path)? I don't have anti freeze,...
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Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk
July 20th, 2013, 07:54 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 881
New sprocket installed - alignment? Coolant drip?
I just got the 15T front sprocket installed last night (at the mechanic).
I took it for a ride down the hwy and when I stopped at the other end te coolant overflow tube had a few drips coming out...
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Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk
July 3rd, 2013, 11:55 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 8,283
Well, the bulletin seems to agree with what...
Well, the bulletin seems to agree with what you're saying. They say you don't need anti-seize on first installation because of the zinc (I think?) coating, which on removal will come off......
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Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk
June 29th, 2013, 10:06 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 8,283
You sure about that? I only ask because this...
You sure about that? I only ask because this bulletin from NGK says the protective anti seize coating comes off on removal... Unless it only comes off when removing them after awhile of usage when...
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Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk
June 29th, 2013, 07:46 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 8,283
How to know if spark plugs are tight enough?
How can you tell if the spark plugs are tight enough? I was a bit worried going too tight so I did the 1/2ish turn past finger tight.
If they're too loose will it make a significant/noticeable...
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Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk
June 27th, 2013, 05:41 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 978
Hey thanks. Actually, I found this direct from...
Hey thanks. Actually, I found this direct from NGK which says specifically NOT to use anti seize as you will probably over tighten and break the plug (bad). Their plugs are designed with special...
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Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk
June 27th, 2013, 05:14 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 978
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Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk
June 26th, 2013, 02:01 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,128
Removing spark spark plugs?
How easily should the rubber plug/cap be to remove from the motor...I pulled it upward a bit and it wouldn't come out... Is there a lock or anything to it of some trick to get it off? I didn't want...
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Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk
June 26th, 2013, 08:31 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 10,449
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Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk
June 25th, 2013, 09:49 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 10,449
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Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk
June 24th, 2013, 08:25 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 10,449
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Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk
June 24th, 2013, 06:03 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 10,449
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Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk
June 24th, 2013, 05:54 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,205
Yup, I listed fresh fluid in rear. Stuck with...
Yup, I listed fresh fluid in rear. Stuck with rubber line though and pads, surprisingly, look brand new - meanwhile fronts were worn pretty much to the metal (oops).
Would you recommend draining...
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Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk
June 24th, 2013, 05:35 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,205
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