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Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion December 7th, 2012, 04:24 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 9,403
Posted By thomason2wheels
Nice avatar Sean....how many smirnoffs had u had...

Nice avatar Sean....how many smirnoffs had u had whenthat one was done? :-) :D
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion December 1st, 2012, 10:58 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 4,526
Posted By thomason2wheels
That sounds good, always up for meeting other...

That sounds good, always up for meeting other enthusiasts....esp. the ones that remmber when cigarettes and gas were 30 cents a pack or gallon and women still wore skirts and heels. Lol
Forum: Videos December 1st, 2012, 10:29 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,022
Posted By thomason2wheels
Thats one thought ki can agree with...awesome...

Thats one thought ki can agree with...awesome skills
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion December 1st, 2012, 10:19 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,314
Posted By thomason2wheels
I love it....do you give lessons? :-)

I love it....do you give lessons? :-)
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion December 1st, 2012, 10:01 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 4,526
Posted By thomason2wheels
I never really put the bike up. I try to ride...

I never really put the bike up. I try to ride year round, but as the weather gets colder i am more selective about what kind of conditions are acceptable. For instance, i have ridden at 28 f but it...
Forum: !%@*#$%!)@#&!%@ I crashed! December 1st, 2012, 04:40 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,842
Posted By thomason2wheels
Thats not impossible i guess, but i would tend to...

Thats not impossible i guess, but i would tend to doubt it. Besides even if he did it became my problem as soon as i left the lot.
Forum: !%@*#$%!)@#&!%@ I crashed! December 1st, 2012, 04:36 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,842
Posted By thomason2wheels
Lol Sean, you would probably die laughing if you...

Lol Sean, you would probably die laughing if you saw how i ride that bike most of the time...like your grandma drives. I have only actually wheelied that bike one time and that was by accident...
Forum: !%@*#$%!)@#&!%@ I crashed! November 30th, 2012, 11:10 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,842
Posted By thomason2wheels
5trstt3dygxrgctbrģ cold tires on a cold day

Ok, to be honest i did not crash but was an RCH from what could have been really ugly. I have been riding about 7 years on about 6 different bikes and never had this happen....spooked? U bet....heres...
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion November 30th, 2012, 10:41 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 10,461
Posted By thomason2wheels
What are u going to do fly along above it and...

What are u going to do fly along above it and operate by radio control? Get a trailer you can pull with the car u have.....
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion November 30th, 2012, 09:59 PM
Replies: 317
Views: 71,959
Posted By thomason2wheels
The single rotor brakes om my ninja are much more...

The single rotor brakes om my ninja are much more responsive than the twin rotor brakes on my vstrom. In fact the vstrom brakes would have to improve to make good flintstone brakes lol. :eek::D
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion November 30th, 2012, 09:52 PM
Replies: 317
Views: 71,959
Posted By thomason2wheels
Looks too much like a pregen ninja 250, at least...

Looks too much like a pregen ninja 250, at least to me
Forum: Ninjettes At Speed November 30th, 2012, 09:19 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,613
Posted By thomason2wheels
I have done summit many times in a few different...

I have done summit many times in a few different cars, if ever there was a place to bring your A game, that is truly one of em...probably on par with laguna seca for technical skill required. I'd...
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk November 20th, 2012, 06:26 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,583
Posted By thomason2wheels
Contrary to everyone else who answered, this...

Contrary to everyone else who answered, this deserves a serious answer. There are lots of little things that you can do that will help. Gearing changes will help, modifying riding style by going easy...
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk November 18th, 2012, 09:25 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,713
Posted By thomason2wheels
Dammm, been pulling my hair out on this...

Dammm, been pulling my hair out on this one....now i know what to do. Tanks guys. :D
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk November 18th, 2012, 08:25 PM
Replies: 175
Views: 38,170
Posted By thomason2wheels
When you stop the engine the odds are good at...

When you stop the engine the odds are good at some point you will do so in a way that leaves one cylinder with fuel vapor in it and unignited. Then when you hit the starterif the exhaust valvehappens...
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk November 18th, 2012, 08:16 PM
Replies: 175
Views: 38,170
Posted By thomason2wheels
I know this is off topic, but did you notice a...

I know this is off topic, but did you notice a fuel economy improvement after backdating your cdi? Respond by pm if u like...thx.
Tom
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk November 5th, 2012, 09:53 PM
Replies: 175
Views: 10,560
Posted By thomason2wheels
Doont forget the losses are most likely less at...

Doont forget the losses are most likely less at the 1:1 ratio than in overdrive...mechanical losses vary according to which gear you are in. :thumbup:
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk November 1st, 2012, 04:15 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,132
Posted By thomason2wheels
any direct user knowledge about shinko tires for commuting

I was amazed to read that yokohama tires sold their molds and technology to shinko. Based on that i would guess them to be pretty good tires, but would sure like to get some affirmation of that from...
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk October 29th, 2012, 11:11 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 9,098
Posted By thomason2wheels
I think it will with no problem...but run it thru...

I think it will with no problem...but run it thru gearing commander to see if youll be happy with the rpm change. The taller tire will lower your rpms a bit at road speed.

Update....contacted...
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk October 29th, 2012, 11:06 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 9,098
Posted By thomason2wheels
140 80s should fit the rear no prob, but it is a...

140 80s should fit the rear no prob, but it is a much taller tire than stock and will lower rpms on the highway. Id run it through gearing commander and see if you would be happy with the result.
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk October 29th, 2012, 10:36 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 9,098
Posted By thomason2wheels
I agree, have you considered one of the long...

I agree, have you considered one of the long mileage tires like the metzeler marathon?
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk October 29th, 2012, 10:34 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 9,098
Posted By thomason2wheels
How have the activs held up for you?

How have the activs held up for you?
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk October 29th, 2012, 10:15 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 9,098
Posted By thomason2wheels
Hi Blue, i cant see the advantage of going any...

Hi Blue, i cant see the advantage of going any wider as you have done, but taller makes good sense if enough clearance can be had between the fender and front tire. I would imagine slotting the bolts...
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk October 28th, 2012, 03:30 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,119
Posted By thomason2wheels
To be completely fair, the 40 and 50 psi setting...

To be completely fair, the 40 and 50 psi setting were recommended for commuting by riders in calif. If the roads in va were not so abrasive, i dont believe i could get away with those pressures. On...
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk October 28th, 2012, 02:59 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 9,098
Posted By thomason2wheels
now for sommething completely diff3rent

Just wondered if anyone had considered using 80 series tires instead of the factory 70s? Michelin pilot actives come in the factory section width with the taller profile. Seems like that would help...
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