May 3rd, 2019, 06:14 AM | #8281 | |
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May 3rd, 2019, 06:17 AM | #8282 |
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Thanks man, really happy how it turned out.
We used the footpeg as a template and just shaped a piece of aliminium to fit nicely. My buddy's dad then dressed the bolts up really nicely and powder coated the finished piece for me. |
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May 16th, 2019, 11:29 AM | #8283 |
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Today I rode her about 60mi to some random small town and went into a tavern around 10 this morning, had a water and some popcorn to cool off because it’s a beautiful warm day in IL today. Rode the 60mi back just got home. And then I was just surfing the web and came across a brand new OEM clutch cable for $10 on eBay and bought that. Mine is fine, but I’m sure I’m not the only one who buys spare parts for their bikes. Especially parts that fail the most. My bike is super reliable but you never know and I have spent $10 on a sandwich before lol. So now I got me a new clutch cable. Today was a perfect ride. I literally just got on my bike and left and had no GPS, no idea of where I wanted to go. Just me and the open road. No jacket needed. Great thing is, it’s only May, many more to come! That was a very therapeutic ride.
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May 16th, 2019, 11:37 AM | #8284 | |
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May 16th, 2019, 11:46 AM | #8285 | |
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Did I ever tell you how much I love this little Ninja? She runs like a Swiss watch. Cheers, Uncle Bill
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May 16th, 2019, 05:15 PM | #8286 | |
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May 16th, 2019, 05:50 PM | #8287 |
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Name: michael
Location: Central Georgia
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Rode my new 400 up the steet to give our garbage collectors a cash tip. Had taped it to the cam, but they didn't know why it was there so left it on the handle where I put it. And may have picked up a side client in the process. Me being a heavy diesel mechanic.
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May 16th, 2019, 06:55 PM | #8288 |
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AJ, that sounds like a lovely ride!
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May 17th, 2019, 09:10 AM | #8289 | |
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Anyway sounds like you had a blast! I got Lucy out in March so I’ve been riding a solid 2mo now. Lol Some days were probably a little too cold but I was so ready. Beer brewing huh? I remember my grandpa doing that when I was a kid. It’s actually a very intricate process!
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May 17th, 2019, 09:11 AM | #8290 |
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It was amazing. I had a rough night at work the day before so it was much needed. I’m sure you understand. How’s your yellow thunder running? Always really liked looking at the picture of your bike. You definitely don’t see many yellow pre gens on the road anymore. Yours still looks new! What year?
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May 17th, 2019, 09:17 AM | #8291 |
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Nice! You’re the one that was pricing several different 400’s right? I can’t remember where the thread is but drop a pic for me I want to see it! Your post had me looking at new bikes. I actually test drove a 400 Ninja and a KTM Duke 690. I loved them both and that’s the big issue. I love KTM. But I love Ninjas as well. I think I’m gonna wait another season before I make a decision. I tend to stick with what I know, and that’s the Ninja. I feel like 400cc’s is fine although I’d love something around the 600 mark. Which is why I really wanted an R6. But after riding the Ninja 400 and the KTM, I am no longer interested in the R6. Plus I think they’re overpriced. If I get a 400 I really want an all black. They’re sharp!
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May 17th, 2019, 09:50 AM | #8292 | |
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May 17th, 2019, 04:59 PM | #8293 | |
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I have NEVER had to replace a clutch cable on any of the 9 motorcycles I've owned - except for the basket cases I rebuilt. When I bought my little 250 in 2017 I almost had to use two hands to pull-in the clutch. None of the previous s.o.bs bothered to lubricate the cable. I lubricated the cable and it's the same one that left Tokyo - no replacement. I lubricate my throttle cable and twist grip also - and my speedometer cable, Uncle Bill
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May 18th, 2019, 06:18 PM | #8294 | |
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My little girl is a 2006. There's a couple yellow ones out there! I have seen another with my same paint here in L.A. and a guy in our club has an 07. |
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May 19th, 2019, 01:24 AM | #8295 |
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Name: Anthony
Location: Pittsburgh
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Finally got the exhaust sorted. M4 from eBay, the exhaust adapter from Ali, and the 80mm springs from Amazon. Talk about a hodgepodge of stuff
Had a friend fab up some different designs of hangers from flat stock to go from the can to the passenger peg. Just have to measure the correct bends then exhausto donzo |
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May 19th, 2019, 07:29 AM | #8296 |
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Nice job. I love your garage door too!
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May 19th, 2019, 10:27 AM | #8297 |
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Haha gosh, thanks! I've worked hard on it!!
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June 9th, 2019, 06:29 PM | #8298 |
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Little Ninja and I avoided an oncoming bicyclist. That was interesting. Never had one in my lane that way before. Popping out of a bike lane, sure, but he was coming from the other side!
Getting more comfortable riding. I never would have dreamed it could feel this natural when I started. |
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June 9th, 2019, 07:00 PM | #8299 |
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Name: Ben
Location: Lawrence
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I have been off my bikes for a week and it’s killing me. We are out of the country in a town filled with motorcycles and I’m so jealous. 3 more days.....
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June 23rd, 2019, 07:39 PM | #8300 | |
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Location: St. Paul Minnesota
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I hope to be more comfortable as time goes on!
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1) riding in rain and strong wind 2) riding on highways 55 mph+ 3) riding for long periods of time at highway speeds (to go on a trip, for example) 4) riding in dense city traffic on streets (this one I actually do most days on my commutes to and from work, but I would be lying if I said I'm truly "comfortable") 5) tight corners, tight U-turns 6) riding at night This summer I want to take a road trip up to northern Minnesota from where I live in St. Paul. My planned destination is about 4 hours by interstate, but I will be seeking some back roads and smaller highways. I hope I can do this! This article is an inspiration. -Patricia |
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July 26th, 2019, 07:33 PM | #8301 |
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Location: Dartmouth, NS
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Did some really poor attempts at rev-matching, so wear and tear on its transmissions I guess.
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July 26th, 2019, 09:04 PM | #8302 |
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August 12th, 2019, 10:13 AM | #8303 |
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Name: Boone
Location: SE Ontario
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Replaced PO’s chewed up front/rear sprockets.
Unfortunately I wasn’t thinking ahead and pulled the chain before removing the engine sprocket. I ended up putting the chain back and wrapping it around enough that the sprockets held while I wrenched the hell out of that nut. Didn’t actually reinstall the new chain because I’m taking my wheels to the shop to get tires swapped out next week. Hopefully that’s easy enough to reinstall. |
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August 15th, 2019, 02:21 PM | #8304 |
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Location: Lewis Center, Ohio
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Hand-wash with a gentle hose spray, followed up with some Meguiars wax I use on my car.
Then of course, test ride thoroughly |
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August 15th, 2019, 05:33 PM | #8305 |
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Rode it
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August 16th, 2019, 01:00 PM | #8306 |
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Location: San Francisco
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Put new EBC rotors on the bike, new brake pads, and cleaned the calipers.
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August 16th, 2019, 04:44 PM | #8307 |
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Husband replaced my rear tire and I learned it's easier to put the axle in from the right hand side instead of the left like we'd been doing it. Went riding to scrub in the new tire.
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August 16th, 2019, 05:43 PM | #8308 | |
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Some months ago, I mounted a EBC MD4166XC Full Floating Contour Rotor and I installed a new set of Vesrah RJL pads. I was running stock before and I'm happy with the new set up. I only did the front. May do the rear in the future, but they are low priority on the list. |
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August 16th, 2019, 11:37 PM | #8309 | |
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Personally I like having the Galfer SS lines with ebc sintered rear, but I will say they make the rear really sensitive and I can see how if one doesn't practice braking with em they can easily lock the rear up. How do you like the full floating ones? I use my 250 primarily for city riding and didn't want to drop $300+ on the full floating ones. |
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August 17th, 2019, 06:23 AM | #8310 | |
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I can tell they brake more and the feeling is different. I feel they need to warm up a bit, maybe because of those pads, I don't know. Probably those sintered pads of yours need some warm up time too. I ride street and track. I don't touch the rear brake on the track, and for the street, stocks are fine for me. I got the SS lines, but I didn't mount them yet. Hopefully soon. |
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January 23rd, 2020, 07:36 AM | #8311 |
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^^ The Vesrah RJL pads don't seem to last long though. I installed them a bit under 2000 miles ago and about six track days, and they look thin already. They may last 1000 miles more I guess.
I may try the EBC next hoping for them to last longer and get a better feeling than the stock pads. |
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January 23rd, 2020, 07:49 AM | #8312 |
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I replaced the chain with a D.I.D 520VX2 X-Ring.($59)
New chain feels good (as always) It came with a clip master link so I decided to give it a try. Went for short low speed ride and it was ok. Then I got into the highway and sped up. The first time I stopped to check, the clip was gone. Now I ordered a rivet master link.($13) I wanted to get a chain tool too. I was going to get the D.I.D. pro tool ($90), and last minute I decided to try the cheap Chinese ABN branded tool for $20. The difference in price is big that I thought it wouldn't hurt to give it a try. If it lasts one or two chains, I guess it's paid off. Funny thing about the D.I.D. tool is that it's very compact and they are proud about that and claim that is a tool you can carry around, but then it requires you to have a huge 27mm wrench (which I don't have cause I never needed such a tool) Also, on top of the $90 of the tool itself, there was an extra $10-$15 to get the big wrench. Second good option was the Motion Pro Jumbo tool ($115). The reviews on Amazon are slightly better on the D.I.D., but the Motion Pro doesn't require the big wrench. |
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January 24th, 2020, 08:18 AM | #8313 |
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Name: Cyril
Location: no-town
Join Date: Aug 2019 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250 EX x2, 07" CBR600RR, 09"SFV 650 Gladius Posts: 29
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I replaced the front 14T sprocket with a 15T sprocket. Holy crap she feels so much better cruising on the highway at 70-80...
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January 24th, 2020, 09:43 AM | #8314 |
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Name: Lori
Location: Missouri Ozarks
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Although not directly done to my Ninjette, I'm cleaning dormer closets and found a pair of green overboots I forgot I had squirreled away, an unopened faceshield from three helmets ago that I'm going to see about getting store credit for at my local Kawi dealer; and the original unused faceshield from my totaled Arai--that should be worth a few bucks on eBay. I ought to clean closets more often--It's like Christmas up here! And because we're getting our annual snowfall here in the Ozarks today, it looks like Christmas outside. Pretty ironic--on Christmas it was 69*!
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February 3rd, 2020, 02:43 PM | #8315 |
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Finally got around to exhaust wrapping my headers. Anyone else notice any difference it makes? I mean theoretically its "supposed" to increase engine efficiency through improving the EGS (Exhaust Gas Scavenging). All I've noticed is that it takes a lot less time to heat up for obvious reasons which means I don't have to run the choke that long or at all sometimes. I live in CA and sometimes it's gets to 30 degrees Fahrenheit.
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November 27th, 2020, 04:29 PM | #8316 |
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Swapped the bent right handlebar. The PO didn't notice it. It was hitting the fairing at not-even full lock and the throttle was binding up. Lucky he didn't crash.
Also, started digging into the turn signal wiring since the left front isn't working. So, the connectors are wrapped in duct tape. That's ok, right..... If anyone has a couple spare female oem turn signal connectors or a bar end screw, please let me know (red locktite makes them a pain to remove without damage). |
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November 28th, 2020, 05:55 PM | #8317 |
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Installed EBC HH pads in the front.
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November 28th, 2020, 10:59 PM | #8318 | |
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November 29th, 2020, 10:14 AM | #8319 | |
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November 29th, 2020, 10:19 AM | #8320 |
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Popped off the tail fairing and found a strange mod where someone put a metal, brush painted, panel in the undertray behind the ECU. Also, one of the signal wires looks like it got chewed up by something.
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