August 14th, 2016, 08:14 AM | #7561 |
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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August 14th, 2016, 08:22 AM | #7562 |
RIP Alex
Name: Cuong
Location: Houston, TX
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August 14th, 2016, 12:26 PM | #7563 |
The Corner Whisperer
Name: Chris (aka Reactor)
Location: Northern KY
Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much.
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Today is coolant, oil and chain cleaning day for me. Of course at the same time I will be checking for loose bolts and other problems. Next stop, brakes.... and I have some concerns in this area but will save that for tomorrow.
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August 14th, 2016, 12:43 PM | #7564 |
RIP Alex
Name: Cuong
Location: Houston, TX
Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): '10 250r, '09 265r Posts: A lot.
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That reminds me, I need to replace my original rear brake pads.
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August 14th, 2016, 12:53 PM | #7565 |
The Corner Whisperer
Name: Chris (aka Reactor)
Location: Northern KY
Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much.
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Gir-r-done!
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August 14th, 2016, 01:02 PM | #7566 |
Blind 250 Loving Whore
Name: Tom
Location: Chesapeake, VA
Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2008 250R, 02 FZ1, '20 Fat Bob 114 Posts: A lot.
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Just put a new chain on one of the bikes, do you leave that crazy thick wax on or clean it all off and use your own lube? It's covered in that crap.
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August 14th, 2016, 01:25 PM | #7567 |
The Corner Whisperer
Name: Chris (aka Reactor)
Location: Northern KY
Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much.
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I clean off the "sling" after the first ride (after the chain gets hot) as well as wipe all "excess" off the chain itself. I hate cleaning the buildup around the front sprocket as much as I hate changing tires manually. The only other part worse is cleaning a rear shock.
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August 14th, 2016, 02:12 PM | #7568 |
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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It's about to be getting to new chain time round these parts too
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August 14th, 2016, 02:36 PM | #7569 |
The Corner Whisperer
Name: Chris (aka Reactor)
Location: Northern KY
Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much.
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I know my bike(s) are far from perfect, but nothing says "I don't care about my safety than a dirty, unkempt bike." Soooo many times I have caught loose bolts, undone fasteners and such while simply wiping off wheels, engine and forks. Just do it and have a peek under at your oil drain bolt since you have your knees bent.
ps... You want extra "attention" at track day tech, show up with a dirty bike.
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August 14th, 2016, 10:07 PM | #7570 |
RIP Alex
Name: Cuong
Location: Houston, TX
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Oh man the chain too lol
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August 14th, 2016, 11:02 PM | #7571 |
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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Mine is pretty much dead from the looks of it
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August 15th, 2016, 06:53 PM | #7572 |
RIP Alex
Name: Cuong
Location: Houston, TX
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I have rear brakes again. Lost the peg a long time ago and also replaced the rear brake pads. I had an issue with the slide pin being siezed. Now the only issue I have now is the rear brake pressure switch is not activating the rear brake light. Fuggggggggg.
Does @csmith12 approve?
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August 15th, 2016, 06:59 PM | #7573 | |
The Corner Whisperer
Name: Chris (aka Reactor)
Location: Northern KY
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August 15th, 2016, 07:03 PM | #7574 |
RIP Alex
Name: Cuong
Location: Houston, TX
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It's been rainy here lol
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August 17th, 2016, 01:45 PM | #7575 |
ninjette.org member
Name: Brandon
Location: Okanagan
Join Date: Jul 2015 Motorcycle(s): EX250-J Posts: 70
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Changed out my clutch springs a week and a half ago, and over tightened the bolt, causing the gasket to pinch,(so tight it sheared the bolt lol)
So today I got my new bolt and clutch cover gasket. Installed it and cleaned up the mess. When I finished that, I threw on some new HH sintered pads up front... My front pads were TOAST! Now to go do a little riding since I've been off the horse since the oil leak began! |
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August 17th, 2016, 06:00 PM | #7577 |
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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August 17th, 2016, 06:00 PM | #7578 |
ninjette.org member
Name: Brandon
Location: Okanagan
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August 17th, 2016, 09:34 PM | #7579 |
Track Clown
Name: Chris
Location: Kingman, AZ
Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): '08 250R, 21 MV F3 800, Kawasaki 400 build Posts: A lot.
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ordered headers!
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August 18th, 2016, 04:59 AM | #7580 | ||||
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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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:
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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.
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August 18th, 2016, 05:01 AM | #7581 | |
in your machine
Name: Scott
Location: Summer Shade, Ky.
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August 18th, 2016, 07:55 AM | #7582 | |
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Name: Brandon
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I could sense some slight slippage in high rpm @ lower gears, it did remedy that for certain I'd say on the 250 your lever gets about 15-18% stiffer, on the 300 it gets about 8-10% stiffer, hopefully that gives a little insight or review on these springs |
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August 18th, 2016, 08:17 AM | #7583 |
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...Did you hear that? that was the joke flying over ghost's head!
Thanks for being such a huge help here, Scott. Just giving you a rough time. |
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August 18th, 2016, 11:09 AM | #7584 |
ninjette.org sage
Name: Timm
Location: West Seneca, NY
Join Date: Oct 2015 Motorcycle(s): 2006 1050 Speed Triple, 2010 250 Ninja racebike, YZF320RR? Racebike Posts: 556
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Ordered a 13 tooth sprocket for the racebike as the track configuration for the next round has a significantly shorter main straight. Top speed will be around 7.5mph slower than with my 14/46 gearing.
Took the caliper apart and polished the pistons to a mirror finish. Yes Ghostt, I replaced the seals Bought a programmable ignition, but I decided to wait to install till I can schedule some dyno time before trying it out. Looking at installing an FZR400 axle as well. Same diameter as the 250 Ninja but a little longer and it's hollow. If it works then I can make my own Pitbull style trailer restraint. |
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August 18th, 2016, 06:37 PM | #7585 |
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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@BDfromBC I recommend changing them out to the Barnett springs for a ZX600, it's a common upgrade for the EX500.
@choneofakind no worries, it's all in good fun.
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August 18th, 2016, 07:16 PM | #7586 |
Board Member
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Location: WI
Join Date: Dec 2011 Motorcycle(s): 250R (street), 250R (dirt) Posts: A lot.
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I actually like his write up...
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August 18th, 2016, 11:03 PM | #7587 |
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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It's way better than mine
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August 19th, 2016, 03:26 AM | #7588 |
in your machine
Name: Scott
Location: Summer Shade, Ky.
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Thank you both, it's comprised of my many, many years working on bikes.
Calipers are one of the most overlooked items on a bike, I'd rank it up there with valve adjustment. Another thing is that while it's written for bikes, it also works for cages as well. As we all know the front does almost all of the stopping, in the case of the Ninjette all you have is one disk, one caliper, this is why I stress the importance of doing the caliper maintenance. It's easley enough done, and free most of the time if you don't require parts. If you do require parts, it because you took time to look at them carefully, something that wouldn't happen of you just pop the new pads in. I fully understand the need to get it up and running ASAP, but doing the maintenance only takes a few minutes. Considering the alternative, ER, hospital, lost time at work, damaged bike, etc... Or even worse, it's really a No-brainer. IMHO.
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August 19th, 2016, 10:18 AM | #7589 |
Certifiable nontundrum
Name: Harper
Location: NC Milkshake stand
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Cleaning a chain that looks like a model t that's been left out in a field since the civil war
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August 19th, 2016, 11:30 AM | #7590 |
RIP Alex
Name: Cuong
Location: Houston, TX
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All this rain doesn't help with my chain either.
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August 19th, 2016, 11:36 AM | #7591 |
Certifiable nontundrum
Name: Harper
Location: NC Milkshake stand
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Did y'all get flooded good like my family in CenTex? Their cows were swimming laps
Eh gonna have to replace it before the track... It's beat like a red headed stepchild
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August 19th, 2016, 07:51 PM | #7592 |
CCS Amateur #501
Name: Dave
Location: Iowa
Join Date: Jun 2015 Motorcycle(s): '09 250 SE 'Booger' Posts: 406
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Pulled the snorkel and took 'er for a spin. Louder, hurt power in lower half of rev range, but now pulls all the way to redline instead of falling off past 11k or so. Should be nice on the track but for the street id prefer the snorkel in place.
Raised the idle speed ~100 rpm a few days ago and engine braking was hugely reduced! Just what I wanted, the engine braking was driving me crazy on the track. Cant wait till my next track day. Last futzed with by Dave Wolfe; August 19th, 2016 at 07:53 PM. Reason: Typooo |
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August 20th, 2016, 09:46 AM | #7593 |
RIP Alex
Name: Cuong
Location: Houston, TX
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It wasn't as bad here but I have decided it wasn't worth the work to ride on a rainy day especially with all the knuckleheads on the road.
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August 20th, 2016, 12:05 PM | #7594 |
Certifiable nontundrum
Name: Harper
Location: NC Milkshake stand
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I don't ride in the rain unless I have too
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August 20th, 2016, 02:17 PM | #7595 | |
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From the factory, they're jetted less rich than optimum with the needle height and idle mix screw setting so they can be deemed acceptable by the EPA, but then the top end WOT has a bigger jet than needed to protect the engine at high RPM and big loads. A little playing with the jetting goes a long way. |
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August 20th, 2016, 02:50 PM | #7596 | |
CCS Amateur #501
Name: Dave
Location: Iowa
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Im gonna leave jets as-is for now. It carburates cleanly at low revs still, just down on power a bit. No worse than a stock bike Id say. |
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August 23rd, 2016, 08:08 AM | #7597 |
ninjette.org member
Name: Andrew
Location: Durham
Join Date: Jul 2016 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Ninja 250 Posts: 22
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Installed an LED brake light bulb (from superbrightleds.com) and a modulator (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1). Pleased so far as I've tested in in the warehouse, will see how it does out on the street.
I decided on the LED bulb as I was reading most of the modulators work better with them as the LED can keep up better with the pulsing. This modulator does 4 fast and then 4 slower flashes before staying solid (no configurations available, hence the lower cost). I'm looking forward to using it to get people to back off my bumper a bit. I don't know if it's just me but people seem to like to ride up on me a lot. I know my speedo is off by about 8%-10% as I've verified it with GPS (got the info from the 250wiki) but jeez lay off! Enjoy working on your Ninja's today, here in NC it's a great day to ride! |
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August 23rd, 2016, 08:32 AM | #7598 |
n00bie to wannabie
Name: Bill
Location: St Ives, BC (Shuswap Lake)
Join Date: Sep 2015 Motorcycle(s): 2012 250R (Red), 2005 VFR800A (Red), CRF450X (Red), 2012 F800GS (Wants to be Red!) Posts: A lot.
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Rolled over 10k km last night. I predict a valve check is on the agenda this weekend!
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August 24th, 2016, 04:21 PM | #7599 |
ninjette.org guru
Name: Bob
Location: Chicago
Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): '06 Ninja 250, 2018 Honda GL1800B Posts: 315
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Rim tape "removal"
Black Sharpie to the rescue. PO's yellow rim tape is hidden!
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August 25th, 2016, 10:10 AM | #7600 |
ninjette.org member
Name: Andrew
Location: Durham
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@Chicagobob - I was checking out your build thread, looks really great!
I took my first run on the highway today. Merged in with traffic no problem and cruised at about 70mph. Just had to go down one exit but I felt like it was very smooth and that I had plenty of power. |
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