June 17th, 2017, 06:11 PM | #7761 |
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 gave Serenity and Phoenix a bath today.
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June 18th, 2017, 08:14 AM | #7762 |
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Name: Wayan
Location: Bali - Indonesia
Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2014 Z250 Posts: A lot.
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Did another 200km ride today with a friend on a Ninja 300, sadly the tank bag took away from the gopro chest strap position. but it was a fun ride
at one point i got this shot though, it was raining, there was gravel, and a dog and its pup was crossing mid turn, ha ha
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June 18th, 2017, 09:04 AM | #7763 | |
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Name: Bill
Location: Port Huron, Michigan
Join Date: Mar 2017 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Kawasaki 250 Ninja, 1982 Honda Ascot FT500 Posts: A lot.
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June 18th, 2017, 12:43 PM | #7764 |
ninjette.org guru
Name: Ray
Location: 48162
Join Date: Aug 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250 Posts: 450
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Installed some resistors to get my LED signal lights to work properly again.
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June 18th, 2017, 04:41 PM | #7765 | |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Wayan
Location: Bali - Indonesia
Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2014 Z250 Posts: A lot.
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June 18th, 2017, 08:28 PM | #7766 | |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Bill
Location: Port Huron, Michigan
Join Date: Mar 2017 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Kawasaki 250 Ninja, 1982 Honda Ascot FT500 Posts: A lot.
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June 19th, 2017, 06:06 AM | #7767 | |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Wayan
Location: Bali - Indonesia
Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2014 Z250 Posts: A lot.
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June 19th, 2017, 08:19 AM | #7768 | |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Bill
Location: Port Huron, Michigan
Join Date: Mar 2017 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Kawasaki 250 Ninja, 1982 Honda Ascot FT500 Posts: A lot.
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June 19th, 2017, 08:48 AM | #7769 | |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Wayan
Location: Bali - Indonesia
Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2014 Z250 Posts: A lot.
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just recently started to ride again actually, been a busy last 3~4 years, and somehow just never really took my bike out for a good ride. used to spend a fair bit of time on my 2009 Ninja 250 back when i had that (back when i posted a lot on these boards ), but somehow just got sucked up with so much work and family, that when i got the Z250 back in 2014, i barely ever drove it, lol really happy to have the bike up in power now though, since the bore up, its hellish fun in the corners with that added grunt ps. sometimes occasionally someone passes me... either i try and catch up and pass for the chalange, or if they are driving waaaaayyyy to sketchy, i let them have it... there are definite lines i avoid crossing, cause its just too stupid bat$it crazy, lolz
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June 19th, 2017, 09:55 AM | #7770 | |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Bill
Location: Port Huron, Michigan
Join Date: Mar 2017 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Kawasaki 250 Ninja, 1982 Honda Ascot FT500 Posts: A lot.
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June 19th, 2017, 06:24 PM | #7771 |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Bill
Location: Port Huron, Michigan
Join Date: Mar 2017 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Kawasaki 250 Ninja, 1982 Honda Ascot FT500 Posts: A lot.
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Overdrive
About 15 miles on the 14/45 set, 300 on the 15/45 and now 15/42. I just installed a 42 tooth rear sprocket. Sweet! 1st gear feels like most other motorcycles I've ridden and 6th gear lost 500 R.P.M at 60 M.P.H. The bike feels more composed and a-bit more comfortable at cruising speeds. Since I have Yoshimura mufflers I can clearly hear every power pulse. The reduced R.P.M. has made the exhaust note a-lot sweeter - and tolerable.
I'm nearly done tinkering except for my oil pressure gauge. Gawd, I don't want to remove that upper fairing again. Bill |
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June 19th, 2017, 06:29 PM | #7772 |
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Name: Paul
Location: Roanoke, VA
Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Candy Plasma Blue 250R Posts: A lot.
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So, technically this is yesterday's project, but after finishing up just before midnight, I figured it was ok to delay write-up:
2017-06-18 15.36.29.jpg This started out as a simple sprocket and chain replace. After spending nearly a year in mothballs while I was living in a place that had some very shady parking, I finally started checking out Perigee to get 'er back in shape. Several chain links had seized and it had been stretched badly in places and was too tight in others. Also was scraping the sprocket cover. Basically, way past time for a new chain. Sprockets were 8+ years old and starting to wear, but not bad, but visible. Surprisingly, I was able to remove the first 15T I put on with just a 2' breaker bar and standing on the rear brakes - no cheater bar or 2x4 required, unlike the first time around in 2009-ish. While removing the rear wheel to get to the rear sprocket, I noticed the rear rotor was way under minimum thickness spec. Like, hard to pull the brakes off because the un-worn lip on the outer rim was making really tough to remove the rear caliper. Doing that, I found out one of the pistons had seized as well. Got it moving, but the seals were hosed. Fortunately, I have a small stock of parts from a good friend, @Yakaru, whose ninjette met an untimely end. After replacing the rear caliper & rotor with parts I had on hand, I realized I still needed to do the swingarm service... never been done on my 2008. Equal parts procrastination and no good access to a carport/garage/good ladder when I had the motivation to do it. Now that I've got a house, tossed some eye bolts in the ceiling of the carport and put her up. Started removing bolts from the rear suspension and guess what... more seized bits. The bolts had rusted to the bushings. 20 sweaty minutes with an aluminum rod & a 3lb hammer later, everything came apart. Also courtesy Hotaru's parts pile, installed almost-new rear shock & uni-track linkage thingy. Clean everything, add grease, lots of grease, reassemble, press on new chain, align rear wheel/set chain tightness, check torque/tightness on everything, clean up, go to bed ~midnight. Replaced: Chain Front sprocket Rear sprocket Uni-trak linkage Rear shock Rear caliper Rear rotor Notes: 1) Don't put moto in mothballs for that long... ride more 2) Do your freakin' swingarm/suspension maintenance. Had I not had literally almost a whole second bike's worth of parts in my basement, this would've been expensive and I would've been waiting for weeks on parts. 3) Don't lift the bike above rear stand height unless you have a safe way to lower it slowly... ask me how I know 4) Next weekend: carb cleaning and re-tune
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June 19th, 2017, 07:43 PM | #7773 | |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Bill
Location: Port Huron, Michigan
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June 19th, 2017, 10:49 PM | #7774 |
The Violet Vixen
Name: Yakaru
Location: Issaquah, WA & Las Vegas, NV
Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): Perigee (250), Hotaru (250), Saturn (300), Pearl (300), Zero (S1000RR), Chibi (Z125), Xellos ('18 HP4R) Posts: A lot.
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Super glad you had Hotaru's bits and that they're going to good use. I miss that bike but she lives on in spirit.
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June 20th, 2017, 01:35 AM | #7775 |
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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Amazon has Sti-Bil Marine Formula 32oz for $18.79 plus $6.00 off total price is $12.79 for 32oz!!! I've ordered 2, had to make separate orders, can't beat that price.
STA-BIL 360 22240 Marine with Vapor Technology, 32 oz. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001CAW2DK..._e0nszbZB5H1Z8
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June 20th, 2017, 07:17 AM | #7776 | |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Bill
Location: Port Huron, Michigan
Join Date: Mar 2017 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Kawasaki 250 Ninja, 1982 Honda Ascot FT500 Posts: A lot.
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June 22nd, 2017, 08:14 PM | #7777 |
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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Not work on the Ninjette, but work never the less.
A good friend I go riding with has a Suzuki M50 stopped by to go for a ride, he just got a new front tire, and as asking me about brakes, he said the front was feeling spongy. So I looked and the brake fluid was the color of Coca-Cola, I said at the very least he should flush and fill it, then I got that look, so into the house I well and got my tools out, and just did it for him. End result is he was happy with it, he said it never felt that good, and firm, lots of feel. I told him when it's time for new shoes bring it back, and I service the caliper as well.
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June 22nd, 2017, 09:50 PM | #7778 | |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Bill
Location: Port Huron, Michigan
Join Date: Mar 2017 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Kawasaki 250 Ninja, 1982 Honda Ascot FT500 Posts: A lot.
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June 24th, 2017, 07:56 AM | #7779 |
Certified looney toon
Name: Teri
Location: 39°52'40.7"N 118°23'53.8"W (Northern NV)
Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250, 102k+ miles -- 2014 CB500X, 42k+ miles Posts: A lot.
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Oil change and new rear tire. Didn't realize it'd been a year since I'd done either.
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June 24th, 2017, 08:56 AM | #7780 |
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Name: T
Location: no where
Join Date: Feb 2016 Motorcycle(s): 2007 ninja 250, 14 ninja 300, 09 1125CR Posts: A lot.
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Bought a 2014 ninja 300 with just under 1300 miles on it, yesterday that had been in a crash for $1000 after several hours last night, it's put together and runs great. Just why is there no temp gage on the 300's?
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June 24th, 2017, 10:46 AM | #7781 |
ninjette.org newbie
Name: Andrew
Location: Lehigh Valley, PA
Join Date: Mar 2017 Motorcycle(s): '08 Kawasaki Ninja 250 Posts: 9
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Sadly I sold my 250 today and picked up his big brother, a 2017 Ninja 650. The 250 will always have a special place in my heart.
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June 24th, 2017, 11:30 AM | #7782 |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Paul
Location: Roanoke, VA
Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Candy Plasma Blue 250R Posts: A lot.
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There's still an idiot light, but the full gauge has been gone since Kawi traded it's slot for a fuel gauge when they started the last-gen 250 (R) in 2008. Do I hear a custom/upgraded dash in your future?
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June 24th, 2017, 01:28 PM | #7783 |
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Name: T
Location: no where
Join Date: Feb 2016 Motorcycle(s): 2007 ninja 250, 14 ninja 300, 09 1125CR Posts: A lot.
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June 24th, 2017, 03:48 PM | #7784 |
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.
MOTM - Apr '15
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Sliders and more stickers....
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June 24th, 2017, 04:05 PM | #7785 | |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Bill
Location: Port Huron, Michigan
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June 25th, 2017, 02:33 AM | #7786 |
ninjette.org guru
Name: Genesis
Location: Paradise Valley Village, AZ
Join Date: Jan 2014 Motorcycle(s): SC28 Fireblade Posts: 463
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That is a nice looking slip or full exhaust!
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June 25th, 2017, 06:59 AM | #7787 |
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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June 25th, 2017, 07:09 AM | #7788 |
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Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much.
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June 25th, 2017, 10:02 AM | #7789 |
ninjette.org guru
Name: Ray
Location: 48162
Join Date: Aug 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250 Posts: 450
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Oil and filter change.
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June 26th, 2017, 06:51 PM | #7790 |
ninjette.org guru
Name: Genesis
Location: Paradise Valley Village, AZ
Join Date: Jan 2014 Motorcycle(s): SC28 Fireblade Posts: 463
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Thanks for the info, looking to get their Sprint Air Filter as soon as I get my bike back from the shop.
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June 27th, 2017, 01:37 PM | #7791 |
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.
MOTM - Apr '15
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Everything they do is great quality.
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June 27th, 2017, 02:58 PM | #7792 |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Kerry
Location: Ventura, CA
Join Date: Jan 2016 Motorcycle(s): Ninja650 Posts: A lot.
MOTM - Apr '18, Apr '17, Apr '16
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Husband ordered me a rear shock from a 300.
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June 27th, 2017, 03:06 PM | #7793 |
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 decided to go with the 32 carbs for Serenity after testing them out last year for Ducatiman, I was pleased with them, and liked the overall feel of the bike with them Vs 30s OEM.
For more information link 30 to 32mm carb conversion/experiment
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June 27th, 2017, 03:09 PM | #7794 |
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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without getting too personal, the 300 rear shock might be a bit too stiff depending on your weight.
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June 27th, 2017, 05:37 PM | #7795 |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Kerry
Location: Ventura, CA
Join Date: Jan 2016 Motorcycle(s): Ninja650 Posts: A lot.
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Hoping it'll be ok. I'm not the lightest weight girl...
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June 27th, 2017, 07:38 PM | #7796 |
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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While on my test ride after installing the 32s, I had a wasp find its way into the cuff of my jacket, and it does what it does, started stinging my wrist, my throttle side.
I felt the first few hits, I then took my wrist and started hitting my leg, but I finally got it in the end. I'm not allergic to them, it just a bit sore at the sting points.
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June 28th, 2017, 12:32 AM | #7797 |
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Name: Bill
Location: Port Huron, Michigan
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It appears that this shock has a preload adjuster. You should be OK. You might find adjusting the preload with the shock installed challenging. You might want to set the preload adjuster to the light side before you install it.
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June 28th, 2017, 05:56 AM | #7798 |
Rev Limiter
Name: Jay
Location: WI
Join Date: Jul 2013 Motorcycle(s): '06 SV650n, '00 Derbi GPR, '64 CA77 Dream 305, '70 CL450 Scrambler, numerous dirt bikes Posts: A lot.
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You might want to measure the overall length of both shocks and do some research before installing it. Different systems of mounting provide different leverage ratios and completely different requirements for spring rates.
If it checks out and you do install it, I would do some basic suspension set-up before hitting the road. Setting the sag (preload) correctly on the front and the rear will help make sure you don't have any odd handling issues. It's not difficult, but does require 2 people. Here's a link to some basic info about setting sag - http://sonicsprings.com/catalog/sett...ch_article.php Having it set correctly makes a big difference in the way the bike will handle. |
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Name: Kerry
Location: Ventura, CA
Join Date: Jan 2016 Motorcycle(s): Ninja650 Posts: A lot.
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June 28th, 2017, 03:41 PM | #7800 | |
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Name: Bill
Location: Port Huron, Michigan
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