June 18th, 2016, 10:13 PM | #7401 |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Rebecca
Location: SF Bay Area
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Lol pretty much nah its not really that bad but I realized that I like sitting upright on a bike more. Going back to the clip ons was weird.
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June 20th, 2016, 05:24 AM | #7402 | |
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I've never heard of doing this with a pad change though. And the pad that had been on it had 50% left on them. We just upgraded the pads.
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June 20th, 2016, 06:16 AM | #7403 |
Fast-Guy wannabe
Name: Jason
Location: Brentwood, Ca
Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja250, 2011 RM-Z250, 2004 NSR50, Posts: A lot.
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Cleaning caliper Pistons is considered preventative maintenance which mean you do it regardless of wether it's currently in need or not. Waiting till you caliper Pistons start to stick then cleaning them is a poor plan. When racing we'd clean the Pistons during every pad change which was once or twice a weekend. In the future just get in the habit of every time you remove you pads wether for inspection or replacement, make it a point to clean and lube your Pistons.
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June 20th, 2016, 06:23 AM | #7404 |
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I will keep it in mind when we change the lines next month. Going with SS lines and was debating a caliper upgrade anyway.
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June 20th, 2016, 07:49 AM | #7405 | |
in your machine
Name: Scott
Location: Summer Shade, Ky.
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The only thing I would suggest is upgrading the rotor to a full floating.
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June 20th, 2016, 07:59 AM | #7406 | |||
in your machine
Name: Scott
Location: Summer Shade, Ky.
Join Date: Oct 2014 Motorcycle(s): 98 Ninja 250/F12 aka ZX-2R "SERENITY", 91 Ninja 500/A5 aka ZX-5R "Phoenix", 84 Honda GL1200A "SIREN" Posts: A lot.
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Caliper write-up
I recommend that every time you change your pads, you service the calipers, he's my write-up to help you out. It should fix your initial problem, and keep your calipers in top working order. Quote:
I also recommend flush and fill with new brake fluid, also I'd go with 5.1DOT. No matter what kind of brake fluid you choose, always periodically flush and fill with new fluid. This is the one I use https://m.motul.com/ca/en-us/product...-1-brake-fluid Also inspect the brake lines, replace is needed, http://faq.ninja250.org/wiki/Stainle..._lines_upgrade Quote:
On my 91 EX500 I have Spiegler, in orange to match that bike. Quote:
When it comes to safety items like brakes, when in doubt, throw them out, it's your safety in your hands, and is cheaper than a visit to the ER. Buy quality pads,I personally recommend EBC brand either the HH, or the Extreme HH. EBC full floating rotor, replace the OEM rubber line with a stainless steel braided brake line, cheaper than replacing them with OEM. On my 500 I have Spiegler line http://www.spieglerusa.com/brakes/cy...line-kits.html On my Ninja 250 i went with Venhill http://www.venhillusa.com/products.html With all that, it will stop on a dime, and leave you nine cents in change. look here http://ebcbrakes.com/products/motorcycle/ And also read this, http://www.ex-500.com/wiki/index.php...otors_and_Pads That should answer any questions you might have. And of course my response about the magic of SS lines. Don't get me wrong I have them as well, but I used them as replacements for old OEM ones that needed replacing anyway, not to gain performance. All this BS about SS lines is usually caused by poor caliper/disc condition. the brake system is notorious for binding slider pins that warp the disc. this warp or coning of the disc is what causes the long travel of the lever as the disc must be bent straight before it can be clamped properly for hard braking. This longer travel is caused by the disc retiring to it coned condition which pushes the pucks back too far into the caliper. You must get a flat disc and replace the pads after to clean and re lube the slider pins. Then bed in the new pads to get a good brake. The SS line alone will do little or nothing.
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June 20th, 2016, 10:03 AM | #7407 |
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Location: York, Pa
Join Date: Dec 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300..............2008 Ninja 500-sold...2009 Ninja 250-Crashed Posts: Too much.
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put air in the rear tire
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June 20th, 2016, 10:22 AM | #7408 |
Certifiable nontundrum
Name: Harper
Location: NC Milkshake stand
Join Date: Mar 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2013 SE NINJA 300 Posts: Too much.
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Squirted it with water
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June 20th, 2016, 11:33 AM | #7409 | |
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June 20th, 2016, 04:46 PM | #7410 |
in your machine
Name: Scott
Location: Summer Shade, Ky.
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Agreed, also the simple fact the OEM ones are way past there services life, after all Kawasaki recommends changing those after 2 years IIRC.
I know the ones on my 98 we're never changed, they showed signs of needing to be replaced for sure. Even SS lines have a service life, there not a forever part.
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June 20th, 2016, 08:37 PM | #7411 |
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Name: Joe
Location: KS
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I installed the new rivet link on my chain. Super paranoid about it since there is very little visual difference from not enough to to much. I need to buy a battery for my calipers so I can measure the head of the pins. That means I also need to find some literature on how big they should be post peening :\ its just the regular 520 Oring type from Cycle gear. Anyone know? I took it around the block slowly. It squeaked and felt weird when I down shifted, like maybe the chain was buckling. I'm going to measure it all and redo my chain slack/wheel alignment before I hop on it again.
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June 20th, 2016, 08:40 PM | #7412 | |
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June 20th, 2016, 08:52 PM | #7413 |
in your machine
Name: Scott
Location: Summer Shade, Ky.
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June 20th, 2016, 09:19 PM | #7414 | |
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June 20th, 2016, 09:54 PM | #7415 | |
in your machine
Name: Scott
Location: Summer Shade, Ky.
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Maybe another member has the answers you seek.
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June 21st, 2016, 05:07 AM | #7416 |
Just sittin on my stool..
Name: Amanda
Location: Bloomington, IN
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Last night I literally took a steak knife and cut off the bottom on the fender lol. Its horrid but the place hides it |
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June 21st, 2016, 07:50 AM | #7417 | |
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Location: West Seneca, NY
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This is from a DID pdf although I can't say that it applies to your chain: 16a. FLARE DIMENSIONS 0.213” to 0.220”.................520V 0.217” to 0.228”.................525V 0.217” to 0.228”.................530V 0.217” to 0.228”.................532ZLV 0.217” to 0.228”.................520ERV3 0.217” to 0.228”.................520ZVM2 0.217” to 0.228”.................525ZVM2 0.217” to 0.228”.................530ZVM2 0.217” to 0.228”.................520ZVM-X 0.217” to 0.228”.................520VX2 0.217” to 0.228”.................520VM 0.217” to 0.228”.................525VM2 0.217” to 0.228”.................530VM 0.217” to 0.228”.................520ATV 0.217” to 0.228”.................520VT2 0.217” to 0.228”.................520NZ 0.217” to 0.228”.................525NZ 0.217” to 0.228”.................530NZ 0.217” to 0.228”.................520DZ2 0.217” to 0.228”.................520MX 0.217” to 0.228”.................520ERT2 0.224” to 0.236”.................*525ZVM-X, 530ZVM-X, 525VX & 530VX |
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June 21st, 2016, 12:34 PM | #7419 | |
Just sittin on my stool..
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Location: Bloomington, IN
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June 21st, 2016, 01:52 PM | #7420 |
sammich maker
Name: snot
Location: West Ohio - in the kitchen
Join Date: Feb 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 white 300, 09 KLX 250 SF, 09 thunder blue 250(traded) Posts: A lot.
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Future reference... Only do a job if you have the correct tools.
Now, sand the rest down to make it look nice.
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June 21st, 2016, 05:14 PM | #7421 |
Certified looney toon
Name: Teri
Location: 39°52'40.7"N 118°23'53.8"W (Northern NV)
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Went from this:
To this:
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June 21st, 2016, 06:57 PM | #7422 |
dirty boy
Name: Joe
Location: Johnstown, PA
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finally got a new rear tire after picking up a nail a few weeks ago. Got it mounted and balanced and back on the bike. Should be able to ride tomorrow
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June 21st, 2016, 07:05 PM | #7423 |
Just sittin on my stool..
Name: Amanda
Location: Bloomington, IN
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June 21st, 2016, 07:17 PM | #7424 |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Rebecca
Location: SF Bay Area
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But that's how you build up a collection of tools to use later on. If you ever have the need for something like that in the future, it'll be there waiting for you.
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June 22nd, 2016, 04:28 AM | #7425 |
dirty boy
Name: Joe
Location: Johnstown, PA
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^ this exactly
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June 22nd, 2016, 04:55 AM | #7426 |
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Location: WI
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June 22nd, 2016, 07:08 AM | #7427 |
Certified looney toon
Name: Teri
Location: 39°52'40.7"N 118°23'53.8"W (Northern NV)
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June 22nd, 2016, 07:20 AM | #7428 |
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Ewwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww!
Do a Rojo and use the road wiener rear and something better up front! EDIT: Road Wiener! |
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June 22nd, 2016, 07:20 AM | #7429 |
ninjette.org member
Name: Will
Location: Atlanta, GA
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Last Friday my bike decided that it didn't want to run under 3K RPM, so getting home from work was like a really boring version of Speed.
On Saturday I pulled the carburetors off, cleaned them thoroughly, bench-synced them, and threw them back on the bike. Runs like new. |
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June 22nd, 2016, 07:23 AM | #7430 |
Certified looney toon
Name: Teri
Location: 39°52'40.7"N 118°23'53.8"W (Northern NV)
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I've got short-timers disease and wanted something cheap and simple. So back to stockers.
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June 22nd, 2016, 03:12 PM | #7431 | |
sammich maker
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Location: West Ohio - in the kitchen
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A cutoff wheel on a drill would also make a cleaner cut. Using the wrong tools can cause injuries as well.
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June 23rd, 2016, 05:16 AM | #7432 |
wendyjboss
Name: wendyjboss
Location: Massachusetts
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My phone hates me ... deleting a duplicate post ... sry
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June 23rd, 2016, 05:19 AM | #7433 |
wendyjboss
Name: wendyjboss
Location: Massachusetts
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I put OEMs on mine at the recommendation of my moto. service shop. I was so impressed by the improvement in handling that I would never put anything else on it. The bike came with some type of sport tire, also from Dunlop which I thought in my newbiness were the correct t,ires but I know the difference now. Oh .... I am talking about the pregens only and mine took Dunlop 630s(model num?)
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June 23rd, 2016, 03:45 PM | #7434 |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
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Location: Ventura, CA
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I learned that I can, in fact, hit the rear brake hard enough to start to cut it loose and how it feels. Luckily, I knew what it was doing and could back it off and keep control. I don't think I like that feeling much, though.
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June 23rd, 2016, 09:41 PM | #7435 |
ninjette.org member
Name: Brandon
Location: Okanagan
Join Date: Jul 2015 Motorcycle(s): EX250-J Posts: 70
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Guys I'm back and better than ever... I picked up a 2015 ninja 300 special edition (blue and black) ABS model... For 3000 today. 3000 Canadian!! What a steal,
Only 6700km, one owner bike... He got a 600 so he sold this bike, I have his receipt he just finished paying 7300 after financing taxes dealer fees! It's locked in the garage as my last bike was stolen... I'll get some pics Tomorow, I promise! |
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June 23rd, 2016, 10:18 PM | #7436 |
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Name: Kerry
Location: Ventura, CA
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Congrats on the new bike!
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June 24th, 2016, 07:47 AM | #7437 |
ninjette.org sage
Name: Aaron
Location: Winder, GA
Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300 Posts: 718
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I'm more than a little jealous that you guys up there in Canuckistan got the blue one!
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June 24th, 2016, 08:38 AM | #7438 | |
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June 24th, 2016, 10:43 AM | #7439 |
Certified Troublemaker
Name: Teri
Location: Hamilton, NJ
Join Date: Oct 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Ninja 250r "Pikachu", 2017 Ninja 650 "Epona" Posts: A lot.
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Tried installing the P2 Power Tips in my pipes and realized i need a spacer... Unless i want to hear metal rattling around...
*goes off to find the part*
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June 24th, 2016, 01:18 PM | #7440 | |
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