newb in cali

mean dad · March 9th, 2010, 08:22 AM

what's up?
new ninjette owner here. been riding for longer than i care to admit, on many different bikes. this is my first little ninja, and its a blast.
i scored a 1990 Ninja 250R on craigslist for the paltry sum of $260.00. all black, with silver graphics. the tank and upper fairing have been repainted, but it is an extremely acceptable job.
i cleaned the carbs, changed oil, filter, plugs, and threw on a new chain and sprocket set. i put on all new hoses on the carbs, had them synched, and had the valves adjusted. changed the fork oil, added a few washers for a bit of preload, and am waiting to get an EX500 rear shock to complete the package.
i'm in for around eight hundred, including a personalized plate (2FIDDY R). i was planning on flipping it, but since i ride like an idiot, a 250 sounds pretty good for a commute bike. i can split lanes, save fuel, and not worry about my penchant for wheelies.
i took it for a group ride last weekend, and it did very well. i'll need to drop some new tires on it (i currently have the stock, 20 year old tires on there!!

) before i really try to flog it, but it went around corners when i asked it to, which is all i really want.

all in all, a nice new toy.

Alex · March 9th, 2010, 08:27 AM

mean dad! Glad to have you aboard...

mean dad · March 9th, 2010, 09:22 AM

thank you, alex. is that you in your avatar?

good thinkin, starting on a 250. lotta babies want to jump right on a 1000. glad to see you're using your tiny, soft head!

OldGuy · March 9th, 2010, 09:40 AM

Welcome kevin - glad to have you with us. Have fun with the new ride.

cnichols79us · March 9th, 2010, 09:41 AM

Hello and Welcome.

Like the name, especially since I get called that all the Time.

mean dad · March 9th, 2010, 09:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cnichols79us

Hello and Welcome.

Like the name, especially since I get called that all the Time.

lol.
that's definitely where i got it. funny thing, now that the kids are older, everyone realizes why i seemed so mean...

lockie · March 9th, 2010, 10:02 AM

Welcome aboard... Sounds like a great project.

KJohnson21 · March 9th, 2010, 01:04 PM

noche_caliente · March 9th, 2010, 08:09 PM

welcome Kevin - I'm glad you found us! Sounds like you got a great deal on that 250!

ninja man · March 9th, 2010, 11:32 PM

hi and welcome mate

mean dad · March 10th, 2010, 06:59 PM

thanks, all!
definitely a good project at a great price. a few more bits and pieces, and then i'll be done. getting further and further away from selling it, though.
seems the clutch is a worse than i realized. it slipped quite a bit when i got it, so i threw some washers in there. didn't cure things, but it bought me some time.

MKlein3004 · March 11th, 2010, 08:58 PM

welcome

Snake · March 12th, 2010, 10:39 AM

Hello and welcome.

ninjabrewer · March 12th, 2010, 11:41 AM

welcome to the garage

nb

BlueRaven · March 16th, 2010, 04:10 PM

great find!

FocusDave · May 13th, 2010, 12:22 PM

how does one end up banned so quickly

mean dad · May 13th, 2010, 12:29 PM

who's banned? oh, you mean my tagline. just a pre-emptive statement, lol.

but seriously, it would be relatively easy to get booted with one or two posts.

FocusDave · May 13th, 2010, 12:35 PM

Ya I was scoutin around seeing if you could change that, it didnt seem as if it was possible by how many others people are the same. :P Glad to see your not then! Hah I was like hmmm what a real jerk he musta been..

rceezy · May 13th, 2010, 12:43 PM

LOL... you can change your user title under UserCP > Edit Profile Options > then Optional Information (Custom User Title).

I thought he had been banned too and I was thinking how do I search for the drama?!

mean dad · May 13th, 2010, 01:01 PM

lol.
i think ima lay low on this forum. just use it for info, not **** stirring.

speaking of that, i need to figure outmy wiring. i broke my key off in the gas cap, and scored a new gas cap and ignition off of a 636. the everything lights up, but the starter button doesn't work. i'll have to trace wires, and swap something somewhere. or maybe just throw a toggle in there.

Alex · May 13th, 2010, 01:16 PM

Now I want to ban him just for fun!

mean dad · May 13th, 2010, 01:20 PM

lol. at least let me piss off some members first!

rockNroll · May 13th, 2010, 05:26 PM

I'm soooo $@*^!ng mad!!! You can't use a toggle switch!!!!

(a momentary contact switch works better)

mean dad · May 14th, 2010, 07:37 AM

not if i want it to be a hidden kill switch.

i'm not replacing the stock starter button, i'm adding a switch in the circuit.
this is all speculative, anyway. i'll have the bike stripped down this weekend, when the roomies are away. they're of a different mind set when it comes to tidy work areas, so it'll be nice having the garage clean and empty.
and since i rode it in today sans fairing (i forced the stock ignition with a screwdriver...so sue me), i'm thinking about finding a small headlight for it, and tart it up in the streetfighter guise.
albeit a flyweight division fighter....
a friend has a keyed set from a parts bike with my name on 'em, so it might be a moot point in a week or so, when he strips that bike down.

8gauge · November 3rd, 2010, 02:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mean dad

not if i want it to be a hidden kill switch.

.

reminds me of Biff's car from Back To The Future

Rosie · November 3rd, 2010, 08:46 PM

vnranger · November 4th, 2010, 07:35 PM

March 9th, 2010, 08:22 AM	#1
mean dad permabanned Name: kevin Location: east bay, ca Join Date: Mar 2010 Motorcycle(s): '90 Ninja 250R '06 DRZ 400SM Posts: 21	newb in cali what's up? new ninjette owner here. been riding for longer than i care to admit, on many different bikes. this is my first little ninja, and its a blast. i scored a 1990 Ninja 250R on craigslist for the paltry sum of $260.00. all black, with silver graphics. the tank and upper fairing have been repainted, but it is an extremely acceptable job. i cleaned the carbs, changed oil, filter, plugs, and threw on a new chain and sprocket set. i put on all new hoses on the carbs, had them synched, and had the valves adjusted. changed the fork oil, added a few washers for a bit of preload, and am waiting to get an EX500 rear shock to complete the package. i'm in for around eight hundred, including a personalized plate (2FIDDY R). i was planning on flipping it, but since i ride like an idiot, a 250 sounds pretty good for a commute bike. i can split lanes, save fuel, and not worry about my penchant for wheelies. i took it for a group ride last weekend, and it did very well. i'll need to drop some new tires on it (i currently have the stock, 20 year old tires on there!!) before i really try to flog it, but it went around corners when i asked it to, which is all i really want. all in all, a nice new toy.

March 9th, 2010, 08:27 AM	#2
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	mean dad! Glad to have you aboard... __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

March 9th, 2010, 09:40 AM	#4
OldGuy Live Life Name: Don Location: Lincoln, NE Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Green SE Ninja 250 Posts: A lot.	Welcome kevin - glad to have you with us. Have fun with the new ride. __________________________________________________ - ATGATT - Scorpion EX700 Hi-Vis Helmet, First Gear MeshTek 3.0 Jacket, TourMaster Transition 2 Jacket and Flex Pants, Sidi Doha boots

March 9th, 2010, 01:04 PM	#8
KJohnson21 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Ken Location: Indio, CA Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 Kawasaki EX250 "Yoshi", '99 Kawasaki Concours "Grace", '06 Concours "Belle", '06 Yamaha YZF600R "Slick" Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 3	__________________________________________________ < ATGATT > Sweat you can wipe off, Road rash you can't. HEY!! Unregistered!! Does your bike have a name?

March 9th, 2010, 08:09 PM	#9
noche_caliente ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Kim Location: mundo de ensueño Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 250 Posts: A lot.	welcome Kevin - I'm glad you found us! Sounds like you got a great deal on that 250! __________________________________________________ Progrip tank pad, blue rim stripes, blue Pazzos, Roaring Toyz lowering kit, Puig DB in dark smoke, Cortech sport tail, super mini tank, and saddlebags, OES swingarm spools and Intuitive frame sliders

March 9th, 2010, 09:22 AM	#3
mean dad permabanned Name: kevin Location: east bay, ca Join Date: Mar 2010 Motorcycle(s): '90 Ninja 250R '06 DRZ 400SM Posts: 21	thank you, alex. is that you in your avatar? good thinkin, starting on a 250. lotta babies want to jump right on a 1000. glad to see you're using your tiny, soft head!

March 9th, 2010, 09:41 AM	#5
cnichols79us Fastly Slow!!! Name: Jeff Location: Kent, WA Join Date: Feb 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Kawasaki Ninja EX250, 1980 Honda XL125 Posts: 467	Hello and Welcome. Like the name, especially since I get called that all the Time.

March 9th, 2010, 10:02 AM	#7
lockie ninjette.org sage Name: don Location: Port Elgin NB Canada Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 blue ninja 250R Posts: 742	Welcome aboard... Sounds like a great project.

March 9th, 2010, 11:32 PM	#10
ninja man ninjette.org member Name: alan Location: england Join Date: Jan 2010 Motorcycle(s): ninja250r , zrx1200r, vfr800, cb1300s. Posts: 76	hi and welcome mate

March 10th, 2010, 06:59 PM	#11
mean dad permabanned Name: kevin Location: east bay, ca Join Date: Mar 2010 Motorcycle(s): '90 Ninja 250R '06 DRZ 400SM Posts: 21	thanks, all! definitely a good project at a great price. a few more bits and pieces, and then i'll be done. getting further and further away from selling it, though. seems the clutch is a worse than i realized. it slipped quite a bit when i got it, so i threw some washers in there. didn't cure things, but it bought me some time.

March 11th, 2010, 08:58 PM	#12
MKlein3004 Fighting Texas Aggie '08 Name: Mitchell Location: Allen, Tx Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250r (Race), 2005 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 636 (Track), 2005 Ducati Monster 620 (Street) Posts: 541	welcome

March 12th, 2010, 10:39 AM	#13
Snake ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rick Location: Alexandria, Louisiana Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much. MOTY - 2017, MOTM - Jan '19, Oct '16, May '14	Hello and welcome.

March 12th, 2010, 11:41 AM	#14
ninjabrewer dirty old man Name: Chris Location: Hazel Green, AL Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): Blue '08 Ninja 250 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 1	welcome to the garage nb __________________________________________________ Death tugs at my ear and says, "Live, I am coming." -Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr., poet, novelist, essayist, and physician (1809-1894) www.friendsofsanonofre.org

March 16th, 2010, 04:10 PM	#15
BlueRaven ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Lil One Location: NB Canada Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Ninja 250 Black Posts: A lot.	great find! __________________________________________________ I'm not small, I'm fun sized

May 13th, 2010, 12:22 PM	#16
FocusDave ninjette.org member Name: david Location: Pennsylvania Join Date: May 2010 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250 Posts: 30	how does one end up banned so quickly

May 13th, 2010, 12:29 PM	#17
mean dad permabanned Name: kevin Location: east bay, ca Join Date: Mar 2010 Motorcycle(s): '90 Ninja 250R '06 DRZ 400SM Posts: 21	who's banned? oh, you mean my tagline. just a pre-emptive statement, lol. but seriously, it would be relatively easy to get booted with one or two posts.

May 13th, 2010, 12:35 PM	#18
FocusDave ninjette.org member Name: david Location: Pennsylvania Join Date: May 2010 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250 Posts: 30	Ya I was scoutin around seeing if you could change that, it didnt seem as if it was possible by how many others people are the same. :P Glad to see your not then! Hah I was like hmmm what a real jerk he musta been..

May 13th, 2010, 12:43 PM	#19
rceezy Lean Me Name: RC Location: America Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250 Posts: 678 Blog Entries: 4	LOL... you can change your user title under UserCP > Edit Profile Options > then Optional Information (Custom User Title). I thought he had been banned too and I was thinking how do I search for the drama?!

May 13th, 2010, 01:01 PM	#20
mean dad permabanned Name: kevin Location: east bay, ca Join Date: Mar 2010 Motorcycle(s): '90 Ninja 250R '06 DRZ 400SM Posts: 21	lol. i think ima lay low on this forum. just use it for info, not **** stirring. speaking of that, i need to figure outmy wiring. i broke my key off in the gas cap, and scored a new gas cap and ignition off of a 636. the everything lights up, but the starter button doesn't work. i'll have to trace wires, and swap something somewhere. or maybe just throw a toggle in there.

May 13th, 2010, 01:16 PM	#21
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	Now I want to ban him just for fun! __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

May 13th, 2010, 01:20 PM	#22
mean dad permabanned Name: kevin Location: east bay, ca Join Date: Mar 2010 Motorcycle(s): '90 Ninja 250R '06 DRZ 400SM Posts: 21	lol. at least let me piss off some members first!

May 13th, 2010, 05:26 PM	#23
rockNroll . Name: rock Location: greenville, south carolina Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): black Posts: A lot.	I'm soooo $@*^!ng mad!!! You can't use a toggle switch!!!! (a momentary contact switch works better) __________________________________________________ Always get a second opinion because most of these people are makin' this stuff up

May 14th, 2010, 07:37 AM	#24
mean dad permabanned Name: kevin Location: east bay, ca Join Date: Mar 2010 Motorcycle(s): '90 Ninja 250R '06 DRZ 400SM Posts: 21	not if i want it to be a hidden kill switch. i'm not replacing the stock starter button, i'm adding a switch in the circuit. this is all speculative, anyway. i'll have the bike stripped down this weekend, when the roomies are away. they're of a different mind set when it comes to tidy work areas, so it'll be nice having the garage clean and empty. and since i rode it in today sans fairing (i forced the stock ignition with a screwdriver...so sue me), i'm thinking about finding a small headlight for it, and tart it up in the streetfighter guise. albeit a flyweight division fighter.... a friend has a keyed set from a parts bike with my name on 'em, so it might be a moot point in a week or so, when he strips that bike down.

November 3rd, 2010, 08:46 PM	#26
Rosie ninjette.org sage Name: Rose Location: San Diego Join Date: Aug 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Blue Ninja 250R Posts: 650

November 4th, 2010, 07:35 PM	#27
vnranger ninjette.org sage Name: Jonathan Location: Beaverton OR Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): Candy Thunder blue 2009 kawasaki 250r, 2010 Dark Stealth Ducati Monster 696. Posts: 891

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