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October 6th, 2011, 07:59 PM
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ninjette.org member
Name: Patrick
Location: Alabama
Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 09 black 250 Posts: 41
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Jet kits air boxes shimmed needles and new sprockets?
Ok so I have heard people talk about them but I'm curious what kind of performance increase can be expected if you do all this stuff. I don't see my wife letting me upgrade to a different bike anytime soon if ever. I know the performance increase is not gonna make this a completely new bike but I'm playing the hand I have been dealt. Can someone give me the cliffnotes version on what these things will do for my bike and what it might cost to have it done. Also the bike has a two brothers can on it already. Not the full exhaust.
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October 6th, 2011, 08:06 PM
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ninjette.org guru
Name: Matthew
Location: Washington
Join Date: Aug 2010 Motorcycle(s): Bike-less, Can I ride yours? Posts: 318
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Sprockets: if you geared your bike down( or up I forgot when one it is but to make it shorter) the bike will accelerate faster but have a lower top speed Chain: it sort of goes with sprocket but, you can buy the 415(?) chain from aftermarket cycles and I think it shaves like 2 lbs which translates to something more in rotating mass Tires: Depending on what tires you have on now, tires could be a performance upgrade Full Exhaust: Usually the best bet for performance gains, but a full exhaust must be paired with correct jetting. Also will a full exhaust many people do pod filters The most important one of them all: Your Skill As A Rider No amount of performance upgrades will truly compensate for bad riding skill. You could always take advanced MSF lessons or perhaps a track day w/ lessons Also if you haven't done so already, but a full set of QUALITY gear. I hope this helps -Matthew
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October 6th, 2011, 08:24 PM
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total N00B
Name: Rob
Location: Toronto
Join Date: Oct 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250r Posts: 117
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if you use the search function....there is plenty of info, prices, pics, DIYS for everything you just mentioned and more
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October 6th, 2011, 08:59 PM
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ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Brian
Location: Detroit, MI
Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R Green Posts: A lot.
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^^search each one individually. Do each DIY 1 at a time and test ride it. I cant stress this enough. Cliff notes is shimming carb needles + snorkel delete is 100x worth it. Read up on it to see if the change is desirable for you. Next up personally is 15T sprocket. Again search for it and you'll see reports on if its worth it. Do your homework because we're not trying to be mean or anything but the information is out there and repetition annoys everybody.
Goodluck. Do report in their respective threads if you are having issues with anything. We'll be glad to help you troubleshoot if necessary. 
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October 6th, 2011, 09:11 PM
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ninjette.org member
Name: Patrick
Location: Alabama
Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 09 black 250 Posts: 41
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Sorry not trying to be annoying I did look at the wiki and the diy stuff. It was I guess a bit over my head. A lot ofthe information seems I guess technical. It is stuff like I did this and expect to get 2 more hp because of it. I guess I'm trying to figure what it's going to mean to me from a real world stand point
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October 6th, 2011, 09:21 PM
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ninjette.org member
Name: Patrick
Location: Alabama
Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 09 black 250 Posts: 41
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Additionaly I'm not mechanically inclined like you guys. I'm just trying to figure out if it's worth it to go to a local bike shop and have them do a jet kit and/or airpod etc..
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October 6th, 2011, 09:31 PM
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ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Brian
Location: Detroit, MI
Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R Green Posts: A lot.
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http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=9465
Start with this. It's all about what you want out of the bike and what you dont like about it. If you are happy then leave it and just ride and enjoy it. If you find something lacking or you want to change something specific then do it one by one. Many people keep everything stock. It's not "necessary" to do mods. No worries about annoying. You just need to be more specific in your questions because it is very difficult for us to do an all inclusive explanation like the one you ask. Edit: Personally I think it is not worth it to have someone else do mods to your bike. I also think no matter how mechanically brickwalled you are, you can handle it. Just take it slow and read the DIY very carefully and go slow. You'll get the hang of it over time. If you arent sure you can handle it right away, do smaller things. Try oil changes, air filter cleaning, cable lube, chain lube, etc first and work your way up to it. |
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