Tech Day SoCal?

[alex.s]

props to ken for hosting. big i think i'll only be able to make it out on sunday. should we bring anything? beer?

nice video, cuong. and that daytona. wow. i need one.

kevin, i'll try making a pair of rearset adjusters today... what sizes do you want the holes? for now i'll just give you 4 half inch increments. i'll make you a pair for $30 if you like them. i can do 1/4" steel plate or i can go get some aluminum if you want that instead. steel is stronger but heavier. (its also like 10 times harder to machine) but i think i like steel better than aluminum. let me know. it'll be bare metal if you want to get it powder coated, otherwise i can spray it flat black or clear coat it.

jeff, the ninja needs a valve adjustment, oil and a new rear tire but my fancy new fzr is in increasingly good condition. i've done a lot to secure everything since dustin rode it (and everything was falling off). its not pretty yet though, but its getting there.its raining today so i think im going to go ride around in it to clean it off :-P

[Havok]

Originally Posted by alex.s

props to ken for hosting. big i think i'll only be able to make it out on sunday. should we bring anything? beer?

nice video, cuong. and that daytona. wow. i need one.

kevin, i'll try making a pair of rearset adjusters today... what sizes do you want the holes? for now i'll just give you 4 half inch increments. i'll make you a pair for $30 if you like them. i can do 1/4" steel plate or i can go get some aluminum if you want that instead. steel is stronger but heavier. (its also like 10 times harder to machine) but i think i like steel better than aluminum. let me know. it'll be bare metal if you want to get it powder coated, otherwise i can spray it flat black or clear coat it.

jeff, the ninja needs a valve adjustment, oil and a new rear tire but my fancy new fzr is in increasingly good condition. i've done a lot to secure everything since dustin rode it (and everything was falling off). its not pretty yet though, but its getting there.its raining today so i think im going to go ride around in it to clean it off :-P

Damn i was hoping to get a look at the fazer.

[Kevin2109]

Originally Posted by alex.s

props to ken for hosting. big i think i'll only be able to make it out on sunday. should we bring anything? beer?

nice video, cuong. and that daytona. wow. i need one.

kevin, i'll try making a pair of rearset adjusters today... what sizes do you want the holes? for now i'll just give you 4 half inch increments. i'll make you a pair for $30 if you like them. i can do 1/4" steel plate or i can go get some aluminum if you want that instead. steel is stronger but heavier. (its also like 10 times harder to machine) but i think i like steel better than aluminum. let me know. it'll be bare metal if you want to get it powder coated, otherwise i can spray it flat black or clear coat it.

jeff, the ninja needs a valve adjustment, oil and a new rear tire but my fancy new fzr is in increasingly good condition. i've done a lot to secure everything since dustin rode it (and everything was falling off). its not pretty yet though, but its getting there.its raining today so i think im going to go ride around in it to clean it off :-P

Thanks alex! I planned on buying the A&L adjusters but yours sounds like there probably better Maybe start at an inch then half inch increments after that? Also could you do three half inch increments up also?

I did kinds start this http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showt...043#post294043 But I'll be able to back out cuz so many people were interested in them

Got my area P in today!!





Ken I'll be shipping out the area p, jet kit, pod filter, breather, and LED's tomorrow. You should get the box Thurday or Friday

[ninja250]

I'm down for Socal Tech Days and rides.
you guys gotta PM me when this stuff is going on..
Or PM Adrian and have him call me he has my number. If I haven't been by in a while.
I'm always game to swing by for group participation.

[Live2ride]

I made a rearset adjuster 2 days ago out of a thin piece of aluminum. I could easily make more now that I know the dimensions, etc, but I don't have an extended shifter linkage, is that what it's called? The stock linkage doesn't extend far enough does it? So without that you couldn't use the left side adjuster anyway; is that right? (about the shift linkage not being long enough)

[Cazper]

That is true... however, someone can correct me if I'm wrong... all the linkage needs is a longer threaded rod... those can be had at Lowe's or Home Depot... just need the correct length and thread pitch

[kkim]

no... that linkage is reverse threaded on one end.

[Kevin2109]

Do you know if there is a place we could buy one? in stores would be better... need it for sunday :P

[kkim]

sorry, I don't. you basically need to find the correct diameter rod, cut it to the correct length, then thread it on one end and reverse thread it on the other.

[Kevin2109]

We could make them right? If we had a tap kit that could do a revers thread?

[kkim]

yep... and some metric sized rod.

[Kevin2109]

Anyone have the tools? I could try and find some if need be. I just need a little more infor

[KJohnson21]

Originally Posted by Kevin2109

Ken I'll be shipping out the area p, jet kit, pod filter, breather, and LED's tomorrow. You should get the box Thurday or Friday

Cool, Crissy will be looking out for it.

[alex.s]

kevin, check out my post here.
i can make you a longer shift rod if you want. i have dies, just need to pick up a rod.

jeff, guess i fudged the last message up... i'll be on the fizzer so you'll be able to check it out in detail.

[Kevin2109]

Originally Posted by alex.s

kevin, check out my post here.
i can make you a longer shift rod if you want. i have dies, just need to pick up a rod.

jeff, guess i fudged the last message up... i'll be on the fizzer so you'll be able to check it out in detail.

Looks good alex! You seriously have like very tool possible

[Cazper]

OMG bro... I didn't know you had skills like that? Will they place them basically the same location that your rearsets are at now? What do you need me to clean to get a set?!?!

[Havok]

Originally Posted by alex.s

kevin, check out my post here.
i can make you a longer shift rod if you want. i have dies, just need to pick up a rod.

jeff, guess i fudged the last message up... i'll be on the fizzer so you'll be able to check it out in detail.

naw i miss read it because you said you had to do stuff to the ninja i thought you were going to bring it to do stuff to it lol. I cant wait to check it out.

The best thing about this tech day is you guys wont be able to talk crap about my "Stock bike" any more. Even Cindy was laughing at it on Saturday.

[Cazper]

Jeff, your bike isn't stock... its got a monster decal on it
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[Havok]

Originally Posted by Cazper

Jeff, your bike isn't stock... its got a monster decal on it
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I told her that, She laughed at me, I cried in my helmet and died a little inside that day.

[Kevin2109]

Jeff do you want stock black exhaust?

[Cuongism]

Jeff, do you even own a 250? I think you're just posing

[Havok]

Originally Posted by Kevin2109

Jeff do you want stock black exhaust?

Yes i do, Swap mine for yours?

Lol cuong you are the only one not to have seen my bike yet rofl.

[Cazper]

I'll vouch for Jeff actually owning a 250... and with the black exhaust it would definitely be an improvement!!

[CZroe]

I'm in a conundrum. My parts should arrive on time but I can't make it to the tech day so far away on my bad chain and sprockets. I can't afford to pay a mechanic to install them, which is half the appeal of a tech day. I think I can do the chain (bought a chain breaker) and rear sprocket (changed back to my old one myself) but I don't have anything to take care of the front sprocket (not even a hammer to flatten the washer with). Any ideas?

[Havok]

Originally Posted by CZroe

I'm in a conundrum. My parts should arrive on time but I can't make it to the tech day so far away on my bad chain and sprockets. I can't afford to pay a mechanic to install them, which is half the appeal of a tech day. I think I can do the chain (bought a chain breaker) and rear sprocket (changed back to my old one myself) but I don't have anything to take care of the front sprocket (not even a hammer to flatten the washer with). Any ideas?

Next Saturday I was going to put a post up and head up Mt. Baldy, I can scratch that and come help you if you need it, I don't have many tools to bring but I have hammer, screwdrivers and a full set of hex keys. I am also lacking in the technical dept which is why I like these techdays as I learn a lot but I can be an extra pair of eyes and hands and who knows we may just be able to pull it off lol.

[CZroe]

Originally Posted by Havok

Next Saturday I was going to put a post up and head up Mt. Baldy, I can scratch that and come help you if you need it, I don't have many tools to bring but I have hammer, screwdrivers and a full set of hex keys. I am also lacking in the technical dept which is why I like these techdays as I learn a lot but I can be an extra pair of eyes and hands and who knows we may just be able to pull it off lol.

I think the hardest part is getting a socket that will fit and a long enough tool to use it with for leverage (breaker bar?). The a mechanic told me that the socket adapter alone is likely over $30.

Thanks for the offer. Don't cancel your trip on my account! It looks like I have to solve that problem first so I'll let you know if I can find one. I do work on weekends but I was going to ask for the day off on the tech day before I realized that my chain and sprockets were too far gone to risk the trip.

[Havok]

Originally Posted by Cazper

OMG bro... I didn't know you had skills like that? Will they place them basically the same location that your rearsets are at now? What do you need me to clean to get a set?!?!

Alex has mad skills! Personally on Sunday I plan on getting some of his DNA, I plan on making a Genetically engineered clone of him, my goal is a 2 ft tall clone that can survive on diet coke and gummy bears complete with a hibernation mode, that can fit in a back pack or tail bag. Like wolverine I am going to graft retractable tools into his hands. It will be the ultimate tool kit for sure!

[KJohnson21]

Originally Posted by CZroe

I think the hardest part is getting a socket that will fit and a long enough tool to use it with for leverage (breaker bar?). The a mechanic told me that the socket adapter alone is likely over $30.

Thanks for the offer. Don't cancel your trip on my account! It looks like I have to solve that problem first so I'll let you know if I can find one. I do work on weekends but I was going to ask for the day off on the tech day before I realized that my chain and sprockets were too far gone to risk the trip.

If you can get it here, I've got all of the tools to do the chain and sprockets.

[Havok]

Originally Posted by CZroe

I think the hardest part is getting a socket that will fit and a long enough tool to use it with for leverage (breaker bar?). The a mechanic told me that the socket adapter alone is likely over $30.

Thanks for the offer. Don't cancel your trip on my account! It looks like I have to solve that problem first so I'll let you know if I can find one. I do work on weekends but I was going to ask for the day off on the tech day before I realized that my chain and sprockets were too far gone to risk the trip.

If the only way to get your bike up and running is to get it to kens house this Sunday we need to get a plan together.

If you can either get or rig up a ramp and some straps I can drive my truck to you and we can strap it in and drive there. It would be a lot of driving so I would need help with gas (Torrance to SD to Indio) as it would be a lot. But I am willing to do the driving.

As for next weekend it would not be canceling a trip as much as relocating it, driving to baldy to go up and down the mountain or heading down south riding is riding and it is all good to me. What I lack in knowledge and tools I make up for with enthusiasm and an ability to follow a DIY lol.

[Cuongism]

Originally Posted by CZroe

I think the hardest part is getting a socket that will fit and a long enough tool to use it with for leverage (breaker bar?). The a mechanic told me that the socket adapter alone is likely over $30.

http://www.harborfreight.com/27mm-x-...ket-67790.html

They're only 3.99 at harbor freight. It should be a 27mm 6point socket if I remember correctly. You do need a 1/2in drive ratchet/breaker bar. If you're using a ratchet, you can place a pipe over it for added leverage. Impact wrench is probably the best way to go though.

Breaker bar is 10.99 at harbor freight as well if you go that route. Definitely better than the $30 the mechanic said the socket would cost

[CZroe]

Originally Posted by Havok

If the only way to get your bike up and running is to get it to kens house this Sunday we need to get a plan together.

If you can either get or rig up a ramp and some straps I can drive my truck to you and we can strap it in and drive there. It would be a lot of driving so I would need help with gas (Torrance to SD to Indio) as it would be a lot. But I am willing to do the driving.

As for next weekend it would not be canceling a trip as much as relocating it, driving to baldy to go up and down the mountain or heading down south riding is riding and it is all good to me. What I lack in knowledge and tools I make up for with enthusiasm and an ability to follow a DIY lol.

Thanks for the offer, but it's probably too late for me to request the day off anyway. If I could find someone local that I could ride it to it would be best. I could then go to the next SoCal tech day. If someone from down here is carrying such tools to the tech meet, I'm hoping they can stop here to swap my front sprocket on their way. I'd much appreciate it!

Originally Posted by Cuongism

http://www.harborfreight.com/27mm-x-...ket-67790.html

They're only 3.99 at harbor freight. It should be a 27mm 6point socket if I remember correctly. You do need a 1/2in drive ratchet/breaker bar. If you're using a ratchet, you can place a pipe over it for added leverage. Impact wrench is probably the best way to go though.

Breaker bar is 10.99 at harbor freight as well if you go that route. Definitely better than the $30 the mechanic said the socket would cost

Yeah, they have a 12v impact wrench that you can power off the battery but it's $30. I'm on my 4th Harbor Freight ratchet set. The last time one of the sockets split open on one of the bolts holding the front brake caliper mount. Luckily, a set of sockets I bought to have one big enough for the rear axle nut had anoher of the same size. It worked even though it was the same "Pittsburgh" brand.

[Kevin2109]

Ken the box is out for delivery

[KJohnson21]

Hey everyone,

I've PM'd our address and stuff to all of the SoCal members that have posted on this thread.

If you're interested and you have not gotten a PM from me with our address, please let me know.

- Ken (& Crissy )

[alex.s]

Jeff, HAHA! been awhile since i've laughed that hard.

jet, the ninja is light. me and my brother lift it into the bed without ramps without too much difficulty... getting her down is much easier. just make sure shes strapped down nice and tight... hmm it sounds like i'm talking about something else here.
if you get off work and want to join us, i have a good amount of steel tube if you want a breaker bar. i can also bring an impact wrench if you want... its corded electric. let me know if you change your mind and i'll bring them.

[ManyCavies]

Originally Posted by Kevin2109

Ken the box is out for delivery

Kevin, I have your exhaust!

Crissy

[Kevin2109]

Originally Posted by ManyCavies

Kevin, I have your exhaust!

Crissy

Yay! I forgot to put my jet kit in it lol This weekend is going to be great

[phr3ek]

it just dawned on me today that i ride 3000 miles a month just to go to school......

im due for an oil change

[Havok]

Originally Posted by phr3ek

it just dawned on me today that i ride 3000 miles a month just to go to school......

im due for an oil change

Hey I know a place where a group of riders are going to meet up and do that! What a coincidence!

[phr3ek]

Originally Posted by Havok

Hey I know a place where a group of riders are going to meet up and do that! What a coincidence!

but i dont have a ninjette! will i still be able to participate?!?


ima be there sunday morning, no qiero sleep over saturday....

[Cazper]

Kevin, of course you are welcome to come... gives us all the opportunity to over your 636!!!

Also, Jet... it can't be that hard to do... I would say if you can get it there one way or the other... with the combined knowledge and tools... your parts will all be installed. I'm just sayin'!!! Either way you should try and come even if you can't ride the bike, bring your car so that you can hang out... learn a few things and generally have a good time