January 22nd, 2018, 12:47 PM | #81 |
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Thanks, but I already have a set of black wheels with good tires on it.
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January 22nd, 2018, 12:49 PM | #82 |
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I am poised to resume progress.
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January 23rd, 2018, 01:01 PM | #83 |
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I spent some time last night organizing the parts for this build...
I hope to rebuild the front caliper tonight.
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January 24th, 2018, 08:45 PM | #84 |
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I have made some progress over the last few days.
The front caliper is reassembled, and installed. ( The DOT 3 brake fluid was all I had on hand, and only used to wet the seals for reassembly. I'll use a fresh bottle of DOT 4 to fill the brakes upon final assembly. ) The engine is properly installed now. The wiring harness is routed, and all front connections are complete. The radiator, associated hoses, exhaust header, and headlight are installed. I need to paint both of the handle bars, and then I can complete the front brake, and install the controls.
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January 24th, 2018, 09:24 PM | #85 |
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Just looking amazing sir. Good work!
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January 25th, 2018, 06:35 AM | #86 |
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Your ninjette is really going to stand out when your finished and riding, or is it just to show off and admire (would be nice for a rally or bike show). That red and white really pops! Kudos
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January 25th, 2018, 07:30 AM | #87 |
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Making good progress.
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January 25th, 2018, 02:43 PM | #88 |
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Me too! It has been a long road... So many of life's delays...
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January 25th, 2018, 02:45 PM | #89 |
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Thanks! I am definitely going to ride it. The bike show might be a good idea.
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February 5th, 2018, 06:52 AM | #90 |
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I spent a lot of time on reassembly last week, and made good progress...
Almost all of the electrical connections are done. The front and rear brakes are installed, and filled with fresh fluid. The carbs, and air filter box are installed. The carbs were done by Ducatiman, and I tore the air box apart to clean it out, prior to installation. The tail, with lights, is installed. I ran into a few snags, and must paint a handful of misc. parts to continue. The shorter handlebar risers that I used are causing the brake and clutch levers to hit the guage pod, and prevent full turn. ( https://faq.ninja250.org/wiki/Loweri...rs_on_a_budget ) I didn't yet paint the grab handle, so I cannot button up the back end until I do. I need to paint the bar end weights red, for accent. Oh, and I had to remove the rear wheel, for access.
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February 5th, 2018, 08:55 AM | #91 |
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LoL that's my write-up.
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February 5th, 2018, 09:41 AM | #92 |
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LOL... I didn't think about the control contacting the cluster. I just focussed on them not impacting the tank.
It is a good write up, btw. And, now you know that someone benefitted from it.
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February 5th, 2018, 09:47 AM | #93 |
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You can try adjusting them up a little bit so they don't hit the cluster.
BTW how do you like the new risers?
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February 16th, 2018, 04:32 AM | #94 |
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I can't comment as I have never ridden with them. Sorry.
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February 16th, 2018, 04:41 AM | #95 |
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I have made some minor progress forward. The grab handle has been painted, and installed. The rear turn signals are installed. The bar end weights were painted and installed. The 15 tooth front sprocket, and 45 tooth rear sprocket were installed, along with the rear wheel. I swapped in the original, painted risers. The ignition switch was installed. I might be forgetting a few little odds and ends.
I think that I am in the home stretch now...
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February 16th, 2018, 04:43 AM | #96 |
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A picture to illustrate the difference in height.
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February 16th, 2018, 12:24 PM | #97 |
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Looking better all the time!
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February 17th, 2018, 02:45 PM | #98 |
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February 17th, 2018, 02:49 PM | #99 |
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For once, I am thinking ahead. I'll be ready for the fuel tank in no time, so I began to work on that this afternoon.
I cleaned the exterior, and then sanded it, trying to eliminiate as many of the scratches as I could. There is one nasty dent, which I will bondo, and hope to have it primed by the end of the 3 day weekend.
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February 19th, 2018, 06:17 PM | #101 |
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I must have spent at least 5 hours, preparing the tank. I sanded it all, applied ( too much ) Bondo. Sanded that. Then realized that a few sections required more Bondo. Sanded that. Then an all over sanding in preparation for the high build primer.
It looks horrible now, but feels nice and smooth.
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February 19th, 2018, 06:24 PM | #102 |
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I attempted to install the chain tonight - but is was too short. I purchased it as an Amazon warehouse deal ( 6 months ago ). It looks like someone cut it too short and returned it. My 110 link chain, only ended up as 98 links ! I knew that I would need to shorten it to 106, to match my 15 / 45 set up, but this won't work.
I did manage to install the coolant overflow, side stand, disassembled and cleaned the fuel tank cap, and installed the turn signal / choke control though. So, it wasn't a complete bust. I am so close to being ready to fire it up.
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February 20th, 2018, 12:33 PM | #103 |
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It is like a big elephant, taking it out one bite at a time. Looks great!
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February 21st, 2018, 08:49 PM | #104 |
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I painted the tank tonight. I hope that it looks this good when the paint has cured, in a few days.
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February 21st, 2018, 08:53 PM | #106 |
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Thanks Bill. Yes I am careful not to use too long of bolt in that location.
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February 24th, 2018, 03:21 PM | #107 |
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February 25th, 2018, 07:48 PM | #108 |
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I hadn't thought about that. Perhaps my "trademark" "Ninja" on the tail, in red.
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February 25th, 2018, 07:51 PM | #109 |
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I spent waaaayyy too much time installing the tank and sorting out the chain, but I am two steps closer.
Just a few more parts, and I can fire it up!
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February 26th, 2018, 10:21 AM | #111 |
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You could always place some red flames (which there wasn't any produced like that with white paint, only black w/red flames) and black Ninja and Kawasaki like the 06 models
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