What Did You Do to Your Ninjette Today ?? - Page 138

kxpower? · May 5th, 2014, 07:47 AM

Cleaned head gasket surfaces, de-carboned combustion chamber and ports on the head, and reinstalled valves. Man those retainers are tiny!

Here's my slick valve parts organizer since I popped them off at my dad's shop but had to wait for a better compressor to reassemble it at home.

mgentz · May 5th, 2014, 07:58 AM

does the job and keeps them clean. aces in my book.

Rogue · May 5th, 2014, 08:02 AM

Our Ducati dealer uses muffin tins, 1 for each bike rack. I like the egg carton idea much better.

kxpower? · May 5th, 2014, 08:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mgentz

does the job and keeps them clean. aces in my book.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rogue

Our Ducati dealer uses muffin tins, 1 for each bike rack. I like the egg carton idea much better.

I didn't take a picture of it when closed but if you look closely you can see where I poked holes thru the top the valves just stood upright. Rode in the trunk of my car for a couple days (it was wedged in to where it couldn't turn over) and seemed to work fine.

Rogue · May 5th, 2014, 08:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kxpower?

I didn't take a picture of it when closed but if you look closely you can see where I poked holes thru the top the valves just stood upright. Rode in the trunk of my car for a couple days (it was wedged in to where it couldn't turn over) and seemed to work fine.

And it doesn't tick off the wife unit because you used her good muffin pan. Happy wife, happy life.

kxpower? · May 5th, 2014, 08:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rogue

And it doesn't tick off the wife unit because you used her good muffin pan. Happy wife, happy life.

Haha yeah moving my repair operations from my back porch/kitchen table to a storage unit (got married and moved her into my place in December) has done a lot in the happy wife happy life department.

I still use my nice Pyrex measuring cups for all kinds of gross mechanical stuff (latest example was measuring red-kote) but those were mine before she was in the picture

mgentz · May 5th, 2014, 09:52 AM

just so long as you don't put them in the dishwasher....

Jaife86 · May 5th, 2014, 05:47 PM

Ordered an Area P full system in the group buy, a K&N 0990 pod filter, and a new mirror visor for the helmet.

Then I took off the inner bracing from the frame sliders installed by the previous owner. Gotta be 2-3 lbs right there. Much weight saves!

sonny4472 · May 5th, 2014, 06:09 PM

I forgot to put down my kickstand and dropped my 'fiddy into the outdoor trash can TWICE. (No damage.)

menikmati · May 5th, 2014, 08:47 PM

30k miles on the odometer.

JohnnyBravo · May 5th, 2014, 08:50 PM

I haven't even seen it in a week, been almost a month since I rode

LittleRedNinjette · May 6th, 2014, 05:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sonny4472

I forgot to put down my kickstand and dropped my 'fiddy into the outdoor trash can TWICE. (No damage.)

You park on a dock or somthing??

iamjacob · May 6th, 2014, 11:53 AM

Patched and rebalanced my rear tire, cleaned the chain and installed a 15 tooth from sprocket.

Insane Pie · May 7th, 2014, 09:15 AM

Took off the fairings in preparation for the changing of the forks on the weekend. Frame and triple look fine. Of course forks are bent, and the radiator looks dented.

I finally figured out why my turn signal wouldn't work!

I'm so happy. Turns out that one of the leads (I think that's the term" was unplugged for the turn signal. Super proud of that.

Now just waiting for tools to come on Friday. Rear stand and front triple stand tomorrow.

Damage report: http://imgur.com/a/TG09V

Flying · May 7th, 2014, 03:44 PM

Lubed the clutch cable and straightened out a bent rear brake lever.

Also witnessed the instant rust eating action of PB Blaster on that brake lever.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bbRtX1T8rtQ

capt_bugaloo · May 7th, 2014, 07:20 PM

I received a used tailbag from Chicagobob today:

tfkrocks · May 9th, 2014, 12:25 AM

Got a Baxley wheel chock for my bike

rtb · May 9th, 2014, 06:32 AM

i put a delkevic mini 8 inch exhaust on my ninja !!!! Sounds preety nice

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KrymJz9Q54w

sharky nrk · May 9th, 2014, 06:49 AM

checked my tire pressures prior to heading out for my commute and they were SUPER low - do check them out people - I check mine when I clean and lube the chain but probably need to do it a bit more often lol

CZroe · May 9th, 2014, 01:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mariorivera830

Got that fairing mesh put on. Apparently, that ish is not as easy as the DIY makes it out to be.

What DIY did you follow? What paint did you use? How is it holding up to heat/vibration?

Quote:

Originally Posted by cuz

tap it so i can have spools

Though people have reported issues with the threads, they are already tapped.

CZroe · May 9th, 2014, 02:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by subxero

removed, airbox today, installed pod filter, installed manual CCT, Emissions block off plate, Nojima Full system, Shimmed needles, and jetted carbs.

Biked fired up sounded good. I am currently taking a break before i take it for a test ride.

Airbox came out no prob with DIY by Vex i believe. Dealing with the carbs was time consuming, I swear every manufacture uses the crappiest screws to hold the carb together, it never fails. Glad i saw this coming and ordered all replacement hex bolt screws for the carbs. Oh and i dropped one into the nook ontop of the case and it took me forever to get it out, probably the hardest part of all the work i did.

Cant wait to see how she runs...well actually i can, cuz im waiting right now, i'm freaking beat and my back is killing me

JIS screws...
STRIKE AGAIN!

CZroe · May 9th, 2014, 09:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iceknyght

Truth. I find this is the case on both the bike and in my car... I love to just drive to drive (people, in general, don't do that much anymore)... And I recently found that riding the bike while listening to the TRON: Legacy soundtrack is pretty epic...

Also check out the Tron: Legacy RECONFIGURED album.

Got mine from 1-cent CD on eBay.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trubin

Just finished putting 3M tape on licence plate to be able to quickly take it off. and put it back on, same stuff as on the EZ pass. BTW is anyone else doing that? Wanna know how secure it and if what i got is enough.

Our very own @jorgecornet:

Link to original page on YouTube.

Quote:

Originally Posted by grnninja

Added a clock to my bike, and waiting to find a matching compass or thermometer

Curious about your ignition. Mine is flaking to pieces and most of the writing and such is no longer there. yours doesn't seem to have all that in the first place. Is it aftermarket?

Quote:

Originally Posted by lgk

do you have any idea why the chain is stretching so much?

Most chain slack is from sprocket wear in my experience.

Quote:

Originally Posted by gantt

Started putting the 300 canister on the 250. (I know, its pretty lame)

Not sure what you mean by "lame." I kinda like the look (much better than stock 250 round can).
Does it just bolt right on?

Joshua763 · May 9th, 2014, 09:31 PM

switched out a bent handle bar and then a few miles full squid style, no flip flops I put shoes and socks on after wrenching. But before I did switch to shoes I put my bike in second just to see if my tommy flip flops had a wide enough band to get between my foot and the lever, yes they do is the answer.

melfice · May 10th, 2014, 03:25 AM

First post in over a year yeah! That's because I bought a new Ninja to replace my totaled greenie from over a year ago.

I rode 200 miles from NC to VA last night only to end my trip at a gas station in VA and find out that I a) broke off and lost the back rubber cushion on my brand new seat cowl and b) I now have way too much slack on my throttle and have to manually close it so I don't die when I release the brake. Good times.

cbinker · May 11th, 2014, 06:19 PM

Put on all my track gear and went around the neighbor hood.

mgentz · May 11th, 2014, 06:20 PM

Love it. Leathers too?

cbinker · May 11th, 2014, 06:23 PM

yep, got a back protector for a buddy, had to see how things felt.

tfkrocks · May 11th, 2014, 08:07 PM

Finally got around to doing a first valve adjustment on the 300 at over 12k miles lol. All the clearances were way tight and the spark plugs looked ready for replacement. Taking a really long time to do everything. Still need to actually put everything back together and then do a throttle sync. Ugh. I'm too lazy for this ****, but too cheap to pay a mechanic. This is why I kept putting it off

On a related note: fishing an 8mm socket out of the engine was not a fun game. Do not recommend. Would not play again.

tfkrocks · May 12th, 2014, 07:18 AM

Hurray I turned on my bike and it didn't blow up (yet). Didn't have time to do throttle sync. Also not quite sure how...

rojoracing53 · May 12th, 2014, 08:29 AM

Rode it WOT for 800 miles or 13hrs strait from Durango CO to Simi Valley CA. There was a crazy head wind most the way so I just kept it pinned the whole time shifting between 4-6 gears to keep it between 8k-11k RPMs. The little ninja is such a workhouse taking it as in stride with no complaints.

After going the first 7 hrs of the trip at altitudes between 5500'-7300' with only a couple quick gas stops, when exited the hwy below 2000' the extra HP from the stop sign surprised me. Thank you denser low altitude air

Don't go thinking I was only WOT because of the head wind ether. On the way out to Durango earlier on wed last week I was also WOT, the only difference was I had a nice tailwind and was moving along at 80-100 mph. Thank you radar detector

Victimm · May 12th, 2014, 10:02 AM

Boba Fett is officially my new copilot and his maiden voyage is the 135 mile trip to pick up my new rear tire which is departing in about 15 min. Hopefully I'm timing this right to avoid Atlanta downtown traffic and looming threats if rain lol

iceknyght · May 12th, 2014, 10:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Victimm

Boba Fett is officially my new copilot and his maiden voyage is the 135 mile trip to pick up my new rear tire which is departing in about 15 min. Hopefully I'm timing this right to avoid Atlanta downtown traffic and looming threats if rain lol

Nice!

I have had a Biker Scout on my keychain for a few years now... Thought it was appropriate...

mgentz · May 12th, 2014, 04:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tfkrocks

Hurray I turned on my bike and it didn't blow up (yet). Didn't have time to do throttle sync. Also not quite sure how...

You would know in a few short miles.

CZroe · May 12th, 2014, 05:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Victimm

Boba Fett is officially my new copilot and his maiden voyage is the 135 mile trip to pick up my new rear tire which is departing in about 15 min. Hopefully I'm timing this right to avoid Atlanta downtown traffic and looming threats if rain lol

What kind of tire did you get? Was it a good enough deal that a southsider like me would be interested?

dfox · May 12th, 2014, 06:32 PM

replaced brake fluid, cleaned, re-oiled, and tightened the chain, changed the oil, gave her a nice bath, then took her out for a quick ride.

cuong-nutz · May 12th, 2014, 09:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tfkrocks

Finally got around to doing a first valve adjustment on the 300 at over 12k miles lol. All the clearances were way tight and the spark plugs looked ready for replacement. Taking a really long time to do everything. Still need to actually put everything back together and then do a throttle sync. Ugh. I'm too lazy for this ****, but too cheap to pay a mechanic. This is why I kept putting it off

On a related note: fishing an 8mm socket out of the engine was not a fun game. Do not recommend. Would not play again.

it was a 10mm and a feeler gauge for me.

Quote:

Originally Posted by tfkrocks

Hurray I turned on my bike and it didn't blow up (yet). Didn't have time to do throttle sync. Also not quite sure how...

How I felt the first time

Ebay rearset brake light pressure sensor came in. Stock one has been hanging on rear passenger peg. Too lazy to splice the wires. I cheaped out on 2 dollars for the splicing options.

#maverick# · May 12th, 2014, 09:30 PM

Shogun frame sliders + CNC'd shorty levers + KN Oil Filter + New Gear Shift lever all came in today

CZroe · May 12th, 2014, 09:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by allanoue

caliper recall done

More info?

NevadaWolf · May 12th, 2014, 09:46 PM

Went nose to tail basic maintenance.

Filled oil and coolant, cleaned and tightened chain, tightened nuts and bolts to spec, checked tire wear, reattached heat shield, and.... left fork is leaking.

FAAAAARRRRRGGGGHHHHHHH!

allanoue · May 13th, 2014, 04:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CZroe

More info?

I think they bent a bracket out a bit. Not sure.

Thread here on it
https://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=161600

May 5th, 2014, 08:02 AM	#5483
Rogue Hooligan Name: Robin Location: Central Iowa Join Date: Jun 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja EX300 Posts: 250	Our Ducati dealer uses muffin tins, 1 for each bike rack. I like the egg carton idea much better. __________________________________________________ Qui patiens est, teres. Teres est, ieiunare. \| Twitter: @Rogue_300

May 5th, 2014, 06:09 PM	#5489
sonny4472 ninjette.org member Name: Sonny Location: Saint louis Join Date: Apr 2014 Motorcycle(s): 09 250r, 09 1125r, 95 Virago Posts: 78	I forgot to put down my kickstand and dropped my 'fiddy into the outdoor trash can TWICE. (No damage.)
	1 out of 1 members found this post helpful.

May 5th, 2014, 08:47 PM	#5490
menikmati crash 250, get supersport Name: Richard Location: San Diego, CA Join Date: Apr 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250R SE (Sold 6/9/14), 2009 ZX-6R (Sold 6/25/14), Subaru BRZ Posts: A lot.	30k miles on the odometer. __________________________________________________

May 7th, 2014, 03:44 PM	#5495
Flying ninjette.org sage Name: - Location: somewhere cold Join Date: Jun 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250 Posts: 596 Blog Entries: 1	Lubed the clutch cable and straightened out a bent rear brake lever. Also witnessed the instant rust eating action of PB Blaster on that brake lever. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bbRtX1T8rtQ Last futzed with by Flying; May 7th, 2014 at 03:46 PM. Reason: puh-buhhh

May 9th, 2014, 06:32 AM	#5498
rtb ninjette.org newbie Name: Abdul Location: Columbus Join Date: May 2014 Motorcycle(s): 08 ninja 250 Posts: 6	New exhaust i put a delkevic mini 8 inch exhaust on my ninja !!!! Sounds preety nice http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KrymJz9Q54w

May 5th, 2014, 07:58 AM	#5482
mgentz Board Member Name: ... Location: WI Join Date: Dec 2011 Motorcycle(s): 250R (street), 250R (dirt) Posts: A lot.	does the job and keeps them clean. aces in my book.

May 5th, 2014, 09:52 AM	#5487
mgentz Board Member Name: ... Location: WI Join Date: Dec 2011 Motorcycle(s): 250R (street), 250R (dirt) Posts: A lot.	just so long as you don't put them in the dishwasher....

May 5th, 2014, 05:47 PM	#5488
Jaife86 ninjette.org member Name: Jeff Location: Boise, ID Join Date: Jul 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: 21	Ordered an Area P full system in the group buy, a K&N 0990 pod filter, and a new mirror visor for the helmet. Then I took off the inner bracing from the frame sliders installed by the previous owner. Gotta be 2-3 lbs right there. Much weight saves!

May 5th, 2014, 08:50 PM	#5491
JohnnyBravo Certifiable nontundrum Name: Harper Location: NC Milkshake stand Join Date: Mar 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2013 SE NINJA 300 Posts: Too much. MOTM - Sep '13, Sep '16	I haven't even seen it in a week, been almost a month since I rode

May 6th, 2014, 11:53 AM	#5493
iamjacob ninjette.org guru Name: Jacob Location: Stockton, CA Join Date: Dec 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2011 250R SE Posts: 326	Patched and rebalanced my rear tire, cleaned the chain and installed a 15 tooth from sprocket.

May 7th, 2014, 09:15 AM	#5494
Insane Pie ninjette.org member Name: Alex Location: Las Vegas Join Date: Apr 2014 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250 Posts: 132	Took off the fairings in preparation for the changing of the forks on the weekend. Frame and triple look fine. Of course forks are bent, and the radiator looks dented. I finally figured out why my turn signal wouldn't work! I'm so happy. Turns out that one of the leads (I think that's the term" was unplugged for the turn signal. Super proud of that. Now just waiting for tools to come on Friday. Rear stand and front triple stand tomorrow. Damage report: http://imgur.com/a/TG09V

May 9th, 2014, 12:25 AM	#5497
tfkrocks ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rebecca Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300 w/ ABS, 2014 NC700X, 2008 Ninja 250 (sold), 2002 Ninja 250 (sold) Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jan '18, Sep '13	Got a Baxley wheel chock for my bike

May 9th, 2014, 06:49 AM	#5499
sharky nrk Fighting Texas Aggie '05 Name: Neil Location: Hutto, TX Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '07 ZX6R, '08 Versys, '09 250R Track, '93 F2/F3 Track Posts: A lot.	checked my tire pressures prior to heading out for my commute and they were SUPER low - do check them out people - I check mine when I clean and lube the chain but probably need to do it a bit more often lol __________________________________________________ Keep it rubber side down and enjoy the ride Get healthy - Get Fit - Change Your Life Click Here Or PM Me To Find More - Advocare

May 9th, 2014, 09:31 PM	#5503
Joshua763 ninjette.org guru Name: josh Location: 763 Join Date: Apr 2014 Motorcycle(s): five honda's one harley one ninja most have sold all where fun.(one honda was a moped) Posts: 344	switched out a bent handle bar and then a few miles full squid style, no flip flops I put shoes and socks on after wrenching. But before I did switch to shoes I put my bike in second just to see if my tommy flip flops had a wide enough band to get between my foot and the lever, yes they do is the answer.

May 10th, 2014, 03:25 AM	#5504
melfice yes, I'm famous. Name: matt Location: Norfolk, VA Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninjette 250R Posts: 80	First post in over a year yeah! That's because I bought a new Ninja to replace my totaled greenie from over a year ago. I rode 200 miles from NC to VA last night only to end my trip at a gas station in VA and find out that I a) broke off and lost the back rubber cushion on my brand new seat cowl and b) I now have way too much slack on my throttle and have to manually close it so I don't die when I release the brake. Good times. __________________________________________________ I cant wheelie and that makes me sad.
	1 out of 1 members found this post helpful.

May 11th, 2014, 06:19 PM	#5505
cbinker Track Clown Name: Chris Location: Kingman, AZ Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): '08 250R, 21 MV F3 800, Kawasaki 400 build Posts: A lot. MOTM - Sep '15	Put on all my track gear and went around the neighbor hood. __________________________________________________ TEAM ALFALFA www.apexassassins.com

May 11th, 2014, 06:20 PM	#5506
mgentz Board Member Name: ... Location: WI Join Date: Dec 2011 Motorcycle(s): 250R (street), 250R (dirt) Posts: A lot.	Love it. Leathers too?

May 11th, 2014, 06:23 PM	#5507
cbinker Track Clown Name: Chris Location: Kingman, AZ Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): '08 250R, 21 MV F3 800, Kawasaki 400 build Posts: A lot. MOTM - Sep '15	yep, got a back protector for a buddy, had to see how things felt. __________________________________________________ TEAM ALFALFA www.apexassassins.com

May 11th, 2014, 08:07 PM	#5508
tfkrocks ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rebecca Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300 w/ ABS, 2014 NC700X, 2008 Ninja 250 (sold), 2002 Ninja 250 (sold) Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jan '18, Sep '13	Finally got around to doing a first valve adjustment on the 300 at over 12k miles lol. All the clearances were way tight and the spark plugs looked ready for replacement. Taking a really long time to do everything. Still need to actually put everything back together and then do a throttle sync. Ugh. I'm too lazy for this ****, but too cheap to pay a mechanic. This is why I kept putting it off On a related note: fishing an 8mm socket out of the engine was not a fun game. Do not recommend. Would not play again.

May 12th, 2014, 07:18 AM	#5509
tfkrocks ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rebecca Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300 w/ ABS, 2014 NC700X, 2008 Ninja 250 (sold), 2002 Ninja 250 (sold) Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jan '18, Sep '13	Hurray I turned on my bike and it didn't blow up (yet). Didn't have time to do throttle sync. Also not quite sure how...

May 12th, 2014, 08:29 AM	#5510
rojoracing53 Fast-Guy wannabe Name: Jason Location: Brentwood, Ca Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja250, 2011 RM-Z250, 2004 NSR50, Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jan '13	Rode it WOT for 800 miles or 13hrs strait from Durango CO to Simi Valley CA. There was a crazy head wind most the way so I just kept it pinned the whole time shifting between 4-6 gears to keep it between 8k-11k RPMs. The little ninja is such a workhouse taking it as in stride with no complaints. After going the first 7 hrs of the trip at altitudes between 5500'-7300' with only a couple quick gas stops, when exited the hwy below 2000' the extra HP from the stop sign surprised me. Thank you denser low altitude air Don't go thinking I was only WOT because of the head wind ether. On the way out to Durango earlier on wed last week I was also WOT, the only difference was I had a nice tailwind and was moving along at 80-100 mph. Thank you radar detector

May 12th, 2014, 10:02 AM	#5511
Victimm ninjette.org member Name: Timm Location: Columbus/Suwanee Join Date: Mar 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R Special Edition Posts: 14	Boba Fett is officially my new copilot and his maiden voyage is the 135 mile trip to pick up my new rear tire which is departing in about 15 min. Hopefully I'm timing this right to avoid Atlanta downtown traffic and looming threats if rain lol
	2 out of 2 members found this post helpful.

May 12th, 2014, 09:30 PM	#5517
#maverick# ninjette.org member Name: Ben Location: Chicago Join Date: May 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250r Posts: 18	Shogun frame sliders + CNC'd shorty levers + KN Oil Filter + New Gear Shift lever all came in today

May 12th, 2014, 09:46 PM	#5519
NevadaWolf Certified looney toon Name: Teri Location: 39°52'40.7"N 118°23'53.8"W (Northern NV) Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250, 102k+ miles -- 2014 CB500X, 42k+ miles Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 16 MOTM Jul '13, Jul '14	Went nose to tail basic maintenance. Filled oil and coolant, cleaned and tightened chain, tightened nuts and bolts to spec, checked tire wear, reattached heat shield, and.... left fork is leaking. FAAAAARRRRRGGGGHHHHHHH! __________________________________________________ <-- Linky Hey Unregistered! The code [you] shows the username currently logged in. IBA # 56020 AMA # 521481 Fun Rides! ][ My Videos ][ My Gear Hold yourself to the same rules you expect others to follow.

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