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Forum: The Ex-Ninjetters Lair March 24th, 2013, 11:03 AM
Replies: 35
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Posted By patw
Thanks! No idea what the trails are like in...

Thanks! No idea what the trails are like in Louisiana, but I'm sure there's some good ones.
Forum: The Ex-Ninjetters Lair March 23rd, 2013, 08:32 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,493
Posted By patw
I had a KLR 650 for a while, and it's also a...

I had a KLR 650 for a while, and it's also a single. The torque was awesome, but it wasn't really smooth or consistent power :)

Carbs suck.
Forum: The Ex-Ninjetters Lair March 23rd, 2013, 08:29 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,493
Posted By patw
I had the CRF250L out for the first real ride...

I had the CRF250L out for the first real ride today and I was shocked at how easy it was to ride. Nice amounts of torque everywhere in the RPM range, super easy clutch throw, positive shifting, and...
Forum: The Ex-Ninjetters Lair March 23rd, 2013, 07:59 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,493
Posted By patw
And it's final now. The Ninja just got sold for...

And it's final now. The Ninja just got sold for $3500 to a younger guy, as his first bike. Hopefully he shows up here one day to talk about the bike.

Sad day :(
Forum: Videos March 21st, 2013, 01:23 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,028
Posted By patw
I kinda wonder what kind of engineering would be...

I kinda wonder what kind of engineering would be required to make an engine actually run that high RPM.
Forum: The Ex-Ninjetters Lair February 27th, 2013, 08:39 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,493
Posted By patw
http://www.cycleworld.com/2013/02/27/dual-sport-mo...

http://www.cycleworld.com/2013/02/27/dual-sport-motorcycle-comparison-test/?src=twitter

Pretty good comparison of the 3 competing bikes, in case anyone was confused by this whole thread.
Forum: The Ex-Ninjetters Lair February 26th, 2013, 12:15 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,493
Posted By patw
The great thing is, I'll be able to find this out...

The great thing is, I'll be able to find this out for sure. My riding group has one of each low displacement DS bike now, minus the DR400.
Forum: The Ex-Ninjetters Lair February 26th, 2013, 12:01 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,493
Posted By patw
Thanks Snake. It's more of a trail riding, and...

Thanks Snake. It's more of a trail riding, and less of a "catching air" machine :) I did plenty of jumping with the KLR, and it was utterly terrifying :)
Forum: The Ex-Ninjetters Lair February 26th, 2013, 11:52 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,493
Posted By patw
Same logic I had. The WR guys I know were livid...

Same logic I had. The WR guys I know were livid when they heard that I was looking at the Honda. But the real world reviews on ADV Rider are showing it's comparable to the WR in many ways and...
Forum: The Ex-Ninjetters Lair February 26th, 2013, 05:45 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,493
Posted By patw
The klx is really nice. One of the guys we trail...

The klx is really nice. One of the guys we trail ride with has a nice 2012. It's crazy fast of road
Forum: The Ex-Ninjetters Lair February 25th, 2013, 11:58 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,493
Posted By patw
It has a cush drive, and proper gearing/rpm range...

It has a cush drive, and proper gearing/rpm range for a street bike, so I'm hoping it's more comfy than a conversion.

How's the CFR450F? I was also considering getting a CRF450X for the cottage,...
Forum: The Ex-Ninjetters Lair February 25th, 2013, 11:25 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,493
Posted By patw
Getting rid of the 250... for a 250

2013 CRF250L

Ninja's not sold yet, but she's financing this madness. I did a ton of off-road with the KLR, in the last two seasons, and I'm pretty much in love with the dirt.

Here she is.
...
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk September 27th, 2012, 07:36 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,501
Posted By patw
Verified/fixed issue: I'm slacking on my chain...

Verified/fixed issue: I'm slacking on my chain clean/lubing. Thanks guys!

Based on this one, I'm compiled a complete list of issues (99% coverage) that one can ever have with a Ninja 250, along...
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk September 21st, 2012, 11:44 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,501
Posted By patw
The bike has 24k km on it, it might very well be...

The bike has 24k km on it, it might very well be new chain/sprocket time.
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk September 21st, 2012, 10:49 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,501
Posted By patw
Not yet, but it's a good lead. Thanks. I...

Not yet, but it's a good lead. Thanks.

I wonder why the sound would vanish while coasting?
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk September 21st, 2012, 10:40 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,501
Posted By patw
Chirping/squealing noise under acceleration

Hey guys, I'm normally able to diagnose most bike issues but this one truly has me stumped:

My 2009 has recently developed a regularly repeating chirp/squeak noise under acceleration when the...
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk August 13th, 2012, 06:51 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,813
Posted By patw
Thanks! Totally forgot I posted this. The new...

Thanks! Totally forgot I posted this. The new bulb is still going.
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion July 20th, 2012, 05:34 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,039
Posted By patw
Excellent article, thanks! I'm forever...

Excellent article, thanks!

I'm forever messing with the carb on the KLR, it's similar to the Ninja's carb.
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion July 7th, 2012, 07:14 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,813
Posted By patw
At your height, you should be able to flat foot a...

At your height, you should be able to flat foot a KLR 650. Despite having a lot more torque, the top speed is similar to the 250.

Plus, trail riding :D
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion June 24th, 2012, 07:27 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,180
Posted By patw
The Versys is not a dual sport, and the engine in...

The Versys is not a dual sport, and the engine in the Gladius is quite awesome. That blue one is awful, this is the nice one:
...
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion June 24th, 2012, 07:23 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,351
Posted By patw
The only thing that failed on mine was the cam...

The only thing that failed on mine was the cam chain tensioner at 20k km. I replaced it before it caused any real damage, and the engine sounds perfect again. I'm sure the engine life would have...
Forum: Videos June 13th, 2012, 10:43 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 18,725
Posted By patw
I can't believe people still look at this thread....

I can't believe people still look at this thread. Awesome :)
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion May 9th, 2012, 06:20 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 11,163
Posted By patw
I always thought they were a lot more. The old...

I always thought they were a lot more. The old guys talk about them like they were mind bending fast.
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion May 7th, 2012, 04:42 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 11,163
Posted By patw
Thankfully, most 19 year olds can't afford insane...

Thankfully, most 19 year olds can't afford insane machines. It's bad when you're mid 30's and feeling that way and DO have the money for them ;)

I resisted, and got a beat up dual sport and...
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion May 7th, 2012, 04:27 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 11,163
Posted By patw
The sound of an RC51 with aftermarket exhausts...

The sound of an RC51 with aftermarket exhausts is... epic. They really are lust worthy bikes, but the owners will always admit they're horribly uncomfortable.
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