July 13th, 2014, 09:32 AM | #5841 |
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
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I have one of Koso's gauge. Love it! Even if the fuel indicator is a lot goofy.
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July 13th, 2014, 10:13 AM | #5842 |
Certified Troublemaker
Name: Teri
Location: Hamilton, NJ
Join Date: Oct 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Ninja 250r "Pikachu", 2017 Ninja 650 "Epona" Posts: A lot.
MOTM - Aug '13, Aug '14, Feb '17
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gave her a much needed wash. Shes all shiny again.
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July 15th, 2014, 05:12 PM | #5843 |
Virgin Blood
Name: GreatScott
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): '10 Ninja-250 Posts: 106
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Replaced my low beam for the first time. Standing in the Pep Boys parking lot, 95 degrees and wearing a riding jacket (i thought it was going to be a quicker job) while fumbling with the retainer clip that I can't even get a peek at. I've used these clips on cars before and never had a problem. Took me about 15 minutes to complete the job. And I wish I could tell you the next time will be much quicker.
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July 15th, 2014, 07:14 PM | #5844 |
Board Member
Name: ...
Location: WI
Join Date: Dec 2011 Motorcycle(s): 250R (street), 250R (dirt) Posts: A lot.
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planned to ride it tomorrow.
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July 15th, 2014, 07:36 PM | #5845 |
Stunts Extraodinar
Name: Ninjakuma
Location: Los Angeles
Join Date: Jun 2014 Motorcycle(s): 1999 Ninja 250 Posts: 74
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Today I added something small, but still super helpful. I frequently confuse which direction I'm going if I used a gps to get somewhere and then attempt to get home without it, so I added a little compass. This is just for navigational purposes while riding; I have a better quality one in my tail pack.
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July 15th, 2014, 07:54 PM | #5846 |
#squid
Name: nickypoo
Location: Five Guys
Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): Track dedicated 2008 ZX6R Posts: A lot.
MOTM - Jul '16
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I started reassembly but have run into a few problems here an there...will figure it out soon hopefully.
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July 16th, 2014, 05:40 PM | #5847 |
Virgin Blood
Name: GreatScott
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): '10 Ninja-250 Posts: 106
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Got gas again today and was able to calculate my MPG. ~40. Not too shabby considering I was certain that it was sub-30.
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July 16th, 2014, 06:00 PM | #5848 |
Stunts Extraodinar
Name: Ninjakuma
Location: Los Angeles
Join Date: Jun 2014 Motorcycle(s): 1999 Ninja 250 Posts: 74
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40mpg? I ride hard and still manage to get in the 50s
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July 16th, 2014, 06:31 PM | #5849 |
Virgin Blood
Name: GreatScott
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): '10 Ninja-250 Posts: 106
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July 16th, 2014, 06:55 PM | #5850 |
ninjette.org newbie
Name: Tom
Location: NC
Join Date: Jun 2014 Motorcycle(s): kawasaki ninja Posts: 8
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bondo, paint, license plate, tail light, flasher relay
This is my first post to ninjette. I have been working on my build for about a month now. I went from taking my side fairings off to fiberglass seat cowl. I finished my body filler, sanding and paint on the cowl today and mounting my license plate w/ light and brake light. It was a long day, but I am officially street legal. Well, kind of. My trail tech gauge speedometer isn't working. I may have to reset and double check all the numbers.
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July 16th, 2014, 07:24 PM | #5851 |
Virgin Blood
Name: GreatScott
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): '10 Ninja-250 Posts: 106
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July 16th, 2014, 07:36 PM | #5852 |
motorcycle rider
Name: Bruce
Location: Victoria, BC
Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): '14 Yamaha V-Star 650 Custom (silver) Posts: A lot.
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Watch the video that is on Youtube. Does a great job of explaining how to do this: the guy filmed with his iPhone in one hand and swapped in the bulb with the other. I watched the video and then swapped out my low beam in about 3 minutes.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQc8xbNbARA
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July 16th, 2014, 09:03 PM | #5853 | |
Virgin Blood
Name: GreatScott
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): '10 Ninja-250 Posts: 106
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July 17th, 2014, 07:49 AM | #5854 |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Al
Location: York, Pa
Join Date: Dec 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300..............2008 Ninja 500-sold...2009 Ninja 250-Crashed Posts: Too much.
MOTM - Sep '14
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spent 20 minutes looking for a bolt on the side of the road then home 50 miles using 3rd gear only
$14 for a bolt Edit: On the 300 you only need 3rd. It lugs from a stop even on an incline and hits the limiter at 70mph
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July 17th, 2014, 08:21 AM | #5855 |
Certified Troublemaker
Name: Teri
Location: Hamilton, NJ
Join Date: Oct 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Ninja 250r "Pikachu", 2017 Ninja 650 "Epona" Posts: A lot.
MOTM - Aug '13, Aug '14, Feb '17
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July 17th, 2014, 11:30 AM | #5856 | |
RIP Alex
Name: Cuong
Location: Houston, TX
Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): '10 250r, '09 265r Posts: A lot.
Blog Entries: 2
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Used my 250 head as a guinea pig to try and make an intake and exhaust port mold. I think I should have used the 300 head first. Oh well. If the 250 works out, I'll make them for the 300 too. After all is done I'm going to cc them.
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July 17th, 2014, 11:38 AM | #5857 |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Al
Location: York, Pa
Join Date: Dec 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300..............2008 Ninja 500-sold...2009 Ninja 250-Crashed Posts: Too much.
MOTM - Sep '14
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Locktight came with the kit. Dumbass tech! I have fired him so many times.
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July 17th, 2014, 02:53 PM | #5858 |
Stunts Extraodinar
Name: Ninjakuma
Location: Los Angeles
Join Date: Jun 2014 Motorcycle(s): 1999 Ninja 250 Posts: 74
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Today I....broke a mirror mounting bracket attempting to straighten out a bend. Boooo
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July 17th, 2014, 04:31 PM | #5859 |
ninjette.org guru
Name: Ray
Location: 48162
Join Date: Aug 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250 Posts: 450
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July 17th, 2014, 04:42 PM | #5860 | |
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
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Any fitment issues or concerns that you can see right off?
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July 17th, 2014, 05:31 PM | #5861 |
ninjette.org guru
Name: Ray
Location: 48162
Join Date: Aug 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250 Posts: 450
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Yes it is the double bubble and fitment was exactly perfect, rarely can you get something that's a knockoff fit as well as it did. Seems like the wind hits a bit higher up but only got a chance to scoot around town for a few, so it will be a few days till i get out on the highway and see how much difference it really makes at speed.
Sucks to have used aluminum bolts to secure it with and had to drill one out cause it stripped, so i can without a doubt say, do not buy the ebay windscreen aluminum screw kit as the aluminum is too soft and will strip after the second or third time you remove them. |
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July 17th, 2014, 05:47 PM | #5862 |
Private Joker
Name: Ben
Location: Towson, MD
Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): '99/'01 Ninja 250 "sketchy", '13 Ninja 300 "yoshi", '03 GSXR 600 "merlin" Posts: A lot.
MOTM - Mar '14
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tightened the chain and rode it around in some local twisties
omg my 300 feels so much smoother in the twisties now, I'd glanced down at my speed on corner exit at a few points and was shocked at how much quicker I was going compared to just a week ago and I didn't really even feel like I was moving since I was riding at a flowing pace instead of a frantic one. Track days work at improving skills
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July 17th, 2014, 06:23 PM | #5863 |
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.
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in the middle of rejet, pod clean, clutch cover swap, spark plug change, oil change, valve inspection, coolant flush, chain adjustment, and whatever else the hell I find while she is down. really don't want to have to pull the cams for one damn shim (not to mention ordering, and waiting, and all that jazz).
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July 17th, 2014, 06:24 PM | #5864 |
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.
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And trying to get the Honda ready for TWS Sat - looks like I will just be on the 250, outta time lol
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July 17th, 2014, 06:25 PM | #5865 | |
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.
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July 17th, 2014, 07:03 PM | #5866 |
motorcycle rider
Name: Bruce
Location: Victoria, BC
Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): '14 Yamaha V-Star 650 Custom (silver) Posts: A lot.
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I took some time off from work today to take care of a few chores I'd been putting off.
- Replaced fork seals (right side was leaking a bit). - Replaced brake pads (front & back), replaced brake fluid. - Found that my front caliper was sticking a bit due to corrosion. Cleaned it.
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July 17th, 2014, 08:33 PM | #5867 |
Board Member
Name: ...
Location: WI
Join Date: Dec 2011 Motorcycle(s): 250R (street), 250R (dirt) Posts: A lot.
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Rode it. Need to adjust chain and clean and lube it.
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July 18th, 2014, 06:48 PM | #5868 |
Wrench wench
Name: The Stigette
Location: DC/MD/VA
Join Date: Jun 2014 Motorcycle(s): TWO HUNDRED FORTY EIGHT CUBIC CENTIMETERS (R.I.P.), SIX HUNDRED FORTY FIVE CUBIC CENTIMETERS Posts: 415
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Cleaned the everliving bejesus out of the front + rear sprocket, the sprocket cover, the chain guard, the chain, the swingarm, and all the stuff near the front sprocket that was completely covered with flung-off grime. Chunks, piles, entire rags-worth of filth and grit. Also lubed all the thangs. Hell yeah, nice and shiny now.
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July 19th, 2014, 03:15 PM | #5869 |
dirty boy
Name: Joe
Location: Johnstown, PA
Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): I don't even know anymore?? Posts: A lot.
MOTM - Apr '14
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finally got around to doing my valve check adjustment at 10k miles. All my valves except 1 of my intakes was out of spec
The exhaust valves were all pretty far out. Took longer than i expected but was double, triple checking things. Got the engine back together, new plugs, put the fuel tank on and it fired up, all seemed well. Thought the bike sounded better than before i did the adjustment. Still have a few things i need to finish, get the rear wheel back on ( i got a new tire) and drop a main jet size just to see how it feels. Probably do that tomorrow. Now that i have done the adjustment once, i feel like i could do it again in half the time.
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July 20th, 2014, 01:43 AM | #5870 |
Jersey Devil
Name: Daks
Location: Austin, TX
Join Date: Oct 2012 Motorcycle(s): '06 Ninja 250 Posts: 469
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Learned a lesson about brake maintenance when I checked after admittedly too long and discovered that not only do I need new brake pads like, 2 months ago but now I need a new rear rotor.
I hate being poor. He now needs new clutch plates, an oil change, a valve service, new brake pads, a new rotor or two. Little buddy is ****ing hanging in there, though. My boy. *dives into the used parts forums*
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July 20th, 2014, 04:28 PM | #5871 |
antiant
Name: antiant
Location: Cali
Join Date: Aug 2012 Motorcycle(s): None Posts: A lot.
MOTM - Oct '14
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Wanted to check my Drift HD Ghost mic placement, so I took a little ride out to a rural area. Some video was good, other parts had too much wind noise. Will go back to the drawing board and place my mic elsewhere. Eventually, I'll figure out the best place to put it.
Edit: Oh yeah, I almost forgot. Finally got a chance to see how the Corbin seat feels, it's awesome! Way better than stock and doesn't hurt my nether regions. Got such a great deal. |
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July 20th, 2014, 04:33 PM | #5872 |
dirty boy
Name: Joe
Location: Johnstown, PA
Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): I don't even know anymore?? Posts: A lot.
MOTM - Apr '14
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Got the rear wheel mounted again after getting a new tire put on at the shop. Cleaned chain.
Dropped a main jet size, went from a 110 down to a 108 (full exhaust + pods) Took it for a quick spin, it felt pretty good especially at WOT. Will ride it for a week or two to really feel it out. Might actually get it to a dyne soon as well just for funnzies.
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July 20th, 2014, 07:35 PM | #5873 |
motorcycle rider
Name: Bruce
Location: Victoria, BC
Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): '14 Yamaha V-Star 650 Custom (silver) Posts: A lot.
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And I hate that riding a motorcycle makes one even poorer!
Ah well, at least it's a fun kind of poor. I cleaned and lubed the chain, then went out riding for an hour on some backroads.
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July 20th, 2014, 08:07 PM | #5874 |
Jersey Devil
Name: Daks
Location: Austin, TX
Join Date: Oct 2012 Motorcycle(s): '06 Ninja 250 Posts: 469
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Hilariously enough, I ride because it's STILL cheaper than having a car. My beater sucked me dry til the moment I sold it. At least my bike isn't literally falling apart. Everything happening to him is my fault, really.
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July 21st, 2014, 11:16 AM | #5875 |
ninjette.org sage
Name: michael
Location: Central Georgia
Join Date: May 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2019 Ninja 400, Sold 2012 Ninja 650, Sold 2009 Ninja 250r, Sold 2007 DRZ400s Posts: 628
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Fabbed up the caliper. And got word that my gsxr shock is on the way!!!
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July 21st, 2014, 12:24 PM | #5876 |
Biker Noob
Name: Richard
Location: Durham, North Carolina
Join Date: Apr 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2004 Honda Shadow 750 Aero Posts: 176
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I sold her. for 2850.00
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July 21st, 2014, 12:35 PM | #5877 |
Son Of Selden
Name: Jesse
Location: Selden Ny
Join Date: Jul 2014 Motorcycle(s): 1998 Kawasaki Ninja EX250 Posts: 1
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I figured out how I wanted to make my brackets to house my smaller, lighter mirrors on my 1998 Kawasaki Ninja EX250 F
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July 21st, 2014, 12:49 PM | #5878 |
Hooligan
Name: Robin
Location: Central Iowa
Join Date: Jun 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja EX300 Posts: 250
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Saturday I got the Pirelli DRII tires installed - OMG, night and day difference! Also, in the process of having them installed, my tire tech noticed the alignment stamps for the rear are about 1/8" off. So that explains a lot of my complaint about the IRC Road Winners feeling like they were always walking all over the freaking road. I'm sort of peeved that the dealership never checked the alignment on a brand new bike... Oh well... love the DRIIs and how they make the bike handle!
Installed the SW-Motech mirror wideners and now I can actually see behind me without having the tuck my elbows in! What a novel concept!! I finally have the bike set up exactly the way I want it. Now I just need more time to ride the heck out of it.
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July 21st, 2014, 03:09 PM | #5879 | |
motorcycle rider
Name: Bruce
Location: Victoria, BC
Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): '14 Yamaha V-Star 650 Custom (silver) Posts: A lot.
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In the last four months, my Ninja has needed new tires and brake pads, had a caliper rebuild, fork seals replaced, and an oil change. Oh, and I paid $80 for a new pair of gloves. Plus the insurance is cheaper for my car than my motorcycle! I only ride because I enjoy it, not because I think there's anything affordable about it.
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July 21st, 2014, 04:52 PM | #5880 |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Al
Location: York, Pa
Join Date: Dec 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300..............2008 Ninja 500-sold...2009 Ninja 250-Crashed Posts: Too much.
MOTM - Sep '14
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installed a missing bolt
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