September 9th, 2015, 08:20 AM | #41 |
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I was typing on my tablet last night so not many details but that's what it cost. I called around all local shops and like I said, they all wanted at least $24. I work in the auto business, I know how much work is involved in changing a tire so right off the bat, I'm like "nahhh". I kept calling around and found a place that closed at 7 (I'm off at 5 so it gave me time to get home, pull the wheels off and take it down to the shop). The place is just a little tire and rim shop, did it no problem. Supposedly, you need a special attachment for the tire machine in order to do motorcycle tires. This is not true, it's the same thing. You need a special attachment to balance them not mount them. It was an extra $2 per tire for disposal, so if we're splitting hairs, $9 per tire. Not bad at all in my book. |
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September 11th, 2015, 04:55 PM | #42 |
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I too was surprised with the acceleration. Things seem to flash by so much quicker when you're on a motorcycle. Everyone told me it's a slow bike and I'd want to upgrade in a short time but after a month or so, I'm still enjoying it!
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September 11th, 2015, 06:04 PM | #43 |
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For street riding, the 250 is perfec . You really don't need a whole lot more. You will get bored and want to upgrade when you feel like you've out skilled the bike but that takes many, many, thousands of miles and even then you might not feel that need.
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September 11th, 2015, 06:19 PM | #44 | |
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September 11th, 2015, 07:34 PM | #45 |
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I will say though: the 250 gets really boring if you live out in the corn fields...
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September 11th, 2015, 09:01 PM | #46 | |
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September 11th, 2015, 09:03 PM | #47 | |
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I've owned several fast cars around here and there really is no use for them. Same deal. They can never really stretch their legs. |
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September 12th, 2015, 05:47 AM | #48 |
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You have a car? Take the wheels off the bike and drive
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September 12th, 2015, 06:00 AM | #49 | |
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https://ninja250forum.com/forums/sho...d.php?p=904821 https://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=114372 https://www.ninjette.org/forums/show....php?p=1030919 http://www.motorcycle.com/rider-safe...nce-91333.html I strongly recommend you reading these three books: "Proficient Motorcycling: The Ultimate Guide to Riding Well" (Revised 2nd Edition) by David L. Hough "Ride Hard, Ride Smart: Ultimate Street Strategies for Advanced Motorcyclists" by Pat Hahn "Total Control: High Performance Street Riding Techniques" (2nd Edition) by Lee Parks Reference for more good books: https://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=77578
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September 12th, 2015, 06:18 AM | #50 | |
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September 12th, 2015, 09:24 AM | #51 |
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I could do that but I have no where to put the bike sans wheels.
I also just realized that I ordered Kenda K671's 130/90-16 rear, 100/90-16 front but the bike has 130/80/16's and 100/80/16's. Is the taller tire going to be a big deal? |
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September 12th, 2015, 02:43 PM | #52 | |
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nah, the 90 profile tire is a common choice for pregens. The front makes the speedo accurate, the rear has about the same effect as changing to a 15T front sprocket. |
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September 13th, 2015, 09:42 AM | #53 | |
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Turns out one of my friends has all the equipment in his garage. I should have figured since he has like 6 bikes and goes to the track regularly. |
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September 13th, 2015, 06:07 PM | #54 |
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Just put bike on centerstand, tilt bike one side at a time and use small blocks of wood under the centerstand legs. No need for jacks.
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September 13th, 2015, 06:21 PM | #55 |
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How's he going to get both wheels off for tire change if he doesn't use a jack under the engine to get the front wheel off the ground?
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September 14th, 2015, 07:28 AM | #56 | |
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Just have a mate hold the up the front end by the rear passenger handle before taking off the front wheel and placing a block under the fork legs. |
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September 14th, 2015, 10:57 AM | #57 | |
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I live in SoCal where highway speeds are higher. The bike does fine on the freeway but I'd prefer a 600RR that's just me though. I tend to ride faster than I'm supposed to and with the 250 I feel like I'm always wringing its neck. |
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September 14th, 2015, 11:27 AM | #58 |
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Then you're doing it right!
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September 14th, 2015, 11:32 AM | #59 |
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September 14th, 2015, 11:51 AM | #60 |
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That's how you're supposed to ride it! That's part of the fun. Get a 600RR and you'll never be able to go wide open on the street in second gear or higher without being in jail speeds.
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September 14th, 2015, 12:01 PM | #61 | |
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It's not going anywhere, I commute on it daily but I'm just eyeing a 600. I'd like the extra power and even more so the upgraded brakes and suspension. It's not an emergency or anything, the 250 is treating me well. If anything I'll start looking more aggressively in the winter. You know how it is...dude bought a bike back in like 05-07, barely rode it and now the old lady is beating him up to get rid of it because she doesn't have enough room for her Camry in the garage. That's when I'll swoop in... |
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September 14th, 2015, 12:04 PM | #62 | |
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September 14th, 2015, 12:11 PM | #63 | |
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The thing with SoCal is that dedicated riders will ride all year round since we don't have a true winter. The guy who bought a bike ten years ago and barely put 5K miles on it, is not that guy so he rides it even less in the winter when it's colder and we get some rain. |
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September 14th, 2015, 07:13 PM | #64 | |
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I took a 1" spade bit, put a hole in a 4" section of 2x4, then put the bolt for the oil filter into the hole in the block of wood and jack it up with the emergency jack from a car we totaled. This method also works great for carefully supporting/lifting the engine back up when you take the mounts off for a valve job/other engine work, or when you want to carefully lift the front to measure your static sag while setting preload, or when you want to take the forks off the bike completely. |
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September 15th, 2015, 04:05 AM | #65 |
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Of course it works.
Ninja 250 is not a heavy bike, doesn't need much to support/secure it for work to be done on it. Just readily available objects like cinder/wood blocks, bricks, milk crate can easily balance/support the bike. No need to spend time to fabricate stuff. I even use the same method to support my CBR1100XX when I get both wheels off, never fails. If working alone, just place something heavy on the passenger seat and the front end comes off the ground while the bike is parked on centerstand. |
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September 15th, 2015, 05:11 AM | #66 | |
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The extra power of my 750 is great for passing NOW, and the suspension is nice --- though at street speeds it never really gets to work as it should. The first time I ever felt the suspension talking to me was at the track, riding at a pace that would be idiotic on the street. I've also got the suspension dialed for the track, so it's pretty harsh on the street. Having ridden both (and I really love both, for different reasons) I can say that a full-on supersport is less engaging to ride on the street, because you don't have to shift and don't have to plan passes. You're never -- ever -- in the zone where the bike truly comes alive. You don't work the gearbox or clutch very much. That's why my Ninjette had character that the GSXR lacks. It's precisely because the bike wakes up at speeds that are realistic on the street. To get a supersport there, you have to be going a lot faster. And yeah... i rode it around at 10k+ all the time. The bike loved it and so did I.
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September 15th, 2015, 11:09 AM | #68 | |
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September 15th, 2015, 12:37 PM | #69 | |
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September 15th, 2015, 12:53 PM | #70 |
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nahhhh, more like:
*takes off in second. Notices it isn't going like normal. Revvs the piss out of it and slips it longer. Makes mental note to self to downshift next time.* |
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September 15th, 2015, 01:35 PM | #72 |
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That's been my experience. As long as you're not starting on a hill, it's not so bad. Do make that mental note, though...
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September 15th, 2015, 02:58 PM | #73 |
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September 17th, 2015, 06:37 AM | #74 | |
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Then my 250R got stolen and I was without a bike for a month. I bought a 2006 Honda CB600 (599 Hornet) to replace it. My first thought was... damn that throttle is sensitive. Sure the new bike is fast but I didn't realize how much faster until I test drove another 250R that my friend just bought. First, the throttle was so vague and unresponsive compare to the 600... and it felt like I was towing a 3000lbs trailer... it was sooooo slow. I guess what I'm trying to say is... it's all relative. If you keep the 250R you will be very happy and love it. I know I was. I had no plans of replacing my 250R until life decided otherwise. |
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