Wanted to say "Thanks"

bluechad30 · July 20th, 2009, 06:30 AM

I wasn't sure where to post this, but I wanted to say "Thank You" to everyone who has posted DIY's, especially Kkim and Viper-Byte

. Let me explain. I have a 09 SE with 1700 mile on it. I bought it with only 2 miles on it. I have never considered myself a mechanic. It was always easier to just let someone else fix it. Well, last weekend I was planning on shimming my needles, removing the snorkel and installing a K&N air filter, with my mechanic friend. I was looking forward to the mod all week, but an hour before we were going to get started, my friend had to cancel on me. I decided to do the mod anyway. I brought my lap top out to the garage and went step by step with the "Lets get nekkid, Remove gas tank, Remove snorkel, and Shim your needles" DIY's. Fast forward four hours, and it feels like I have a new bike. I have so much more power in my lower and mid rpms. I even have a little more top end. I could not have done something like this without the help from everyone on this forum. I plan on doing alot more of my own work, (with the help of ninjette.org) in the future. So again to everyone "THANK YOU", oh yea one last thing Green is the Fastest.

noche_caliente · July 20th, 2009, 08:00 AM

welcome Chad! It's always good to hear that you were able to do your own work!

Snake · July 20th, 2009, 10:33 AM

Congatulations Chad. It is always a great feeling when you do your own work and think of all the money you have saved yourself.

kkim · July 20th, 2009, 11:08 AM

Cool, Chad. Glad to hear the DIYs helped. Amazing what a few washers will do, eh?

Believe me, you'll be tinkering even more with the bike in the future... it's addictive!

In the future, when working on your bike, consider giving back to the board by posting a DIY of your own, if you do something that hasn't been covered yet. It always a good thing when we can help others with some new idea that hasn't yet been covered.

elars · July 20th, 2009, 02:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Snake

Congatulations Chad. It is always a great feeling when you do your own work and think of all the money you have saved yourself.

Yes. Previous owner of my car cross-threaded a spark plug and I finally broke one in that hole trying to get it out. Had to tear down the engine and take the head out, and since I don't have the tools to remove and rethread, I took it to a machine shop. The shop wants $50 to get it out and helicoil it, which is probably what I'd spend on the tools required, haha. The labor costs to do all of this probably would've been about 3 hours each way, which wouldn't have been too cheap. Parts are all gaskets basically, relatively cheap. The added bonus is I physically get to see each and every component I have to remove and know precisely what condition everything is in. I now know my timing belt which I have put 70k on is in great shape, I have no signs of warping, cracking, or other aging to either manifold, no unexpected wear on my pistons, valves, or anything really. It fills a void. Connects me with my machines just that much more.

Welcome to Chad, stick around and enjoy your stay!

July 20th, 2009, 06:30 AM	#1
bluechad30 ninjette.org newbie Name: Chad Location: Fort Wayne Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Green SE Ninja 250 Posts: 4	Wanted to say "Thanks" I wasn't sure where to post this, but I wanted to say "Thank You" to everyone who has posted DIY's, especially Kkim and Viper-Byte. Let me explain. I have a 09 SE with 1700 mile on it. I bought it with only 2 miles on it. I have never considered myself a mechanic. It was always easier to just let someone else fix it. Well, last weekend I was planning on shimming my needles, removing the snorkel and installing a K&N air filter, with my mechanic friend. I was looking forward to the mod all week, but an hour before we were going to get started, my friend had to cancel on me. I decided to do the mod anyway. I brought my lap top out to the garage and went step by step with the "Lets get nekkid, Remove gas tank, Remove snorkel, and Shim your needles" DIY's. Fast forward four hours, and it feels like I have a new bike. I have so much more power in my lower and mid rpms. I even have a little more top end. I could not have done something like this without the help from everyone on this forum. I plan on doing alot more of my own work, (with the help of ninjette.org) in the future. So again to everyone "THANK YOU", oh yea one last thing Green is the Fastest.

July 20th, 2009, 08:00 AM	#2
noche_caliente ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Kim Location: mundo de ensueño Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 250 Posts: A lot.	welcome Chad! It's always good to hear that you were able to do your own work! __________________________________________________ Progrip tank pad, blue rim stripes, blue Pazzos, Roaring Toyz lowering kit, Puig DB in dark smoke, Cortech sport tail, super mini tank, and saddlebags, OES swingarm spools and Intuitive frame sliders

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Snake ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rick Location: Alexandria, Louisiana Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much. MOTY - 2017, MOTM - Jan '19, Oct '16, May '14	Congatulations Chad. It is always a great feeling when you do your own work and think of all the money you have saved yourself.

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kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	Cool, Chad. Glad to hear the DIYs helped. Amazing what a few washers will do, eh? Believe me, you'll be tinkering even more with the bike in the future... it's addictive! In the future, when working on your bike, consider giving back to the board by posting a DIY of your own, if you do something that hasn't been covered yet. It always a good thing when we can help others with some new idea that hasn't yet been covered.