The big brother - Page 2

Kevin2109 · September 13th, 2011, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Live2ride

Well, being the idiot I am I didn't check the tire pressure before the ride I took on the zx6r. The rear was at about 15 psi when its supposed to be 42 and the front was a little low. I believe that may be why the bike felt so strange to ride around.

Did that when test riding a 636, 11psi front 22psi rear, talk about a funny feeling!! lol

Xoulrath · September 13th, 2011, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Live2ride

Well, being the idiot I am I didn't check the tire pressure before the ride I took on the zx6r. The rear was at about 15 psi when its supposed to be 42 and the front was a little low. I believe that may be why the bike felt so strange to ride around.

Damn, you're lucky you didn't crash! My bikes get as little as five pounds low, and I can feel it, and it doesn't feel good!

Live2ride · September 13th, 2011, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Xoulrath

Damn, you're lucky you didn't crash! My bikes get as little as five pounds low, and I can feel it, and it doesn't feel good!

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Originally Posted by Kevin2109

Did that when test riding a 636, 11psi front 22psi rear, talk about a funny feeling!! lol

Yea, I took the bike out through the twisties by my house once more it felt 10X better with filled tires. This bike handles like a dream; not as agile as my 250 in low speeds but I was taking the twisties at roughly 10 mph faster without even trying to push myself. I feel like the suspension is substantially more advanced on my zx6r which allows me to brake faster (dual calipers help too

), take corners quicker, and be all around more comfortable on the bike. I love the dash with all the bells and whistles, especially the clock and gear indicator. Now that I've really tested the bikes (street legal) potential I've found that I really enjoy the bike and I might end up keeping it as a weekend twistie machine for a while before selling it.

P.s. after riding the zixxer (that's right I made fun at gixxers) I hop'd on the 250 for the first time since I dropped it off at the dealer last Tuesday. The 250's seat is so low and the bars so high that I felt like I was sitting on a cruiser...both are comfortable but I didn't realize how big of a difference there is between the 2.

nickjpass · September 13th, 2011, 07:03 PM

http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=zixxer

Live2ride · September 13th, 2011, 07:04 PM

Another thing I noted was that the slipper clutch is awesome and its much smoother to shift up without using the clutch lever. O, and this bike is one bad s.o.b. I spray painted a side panel flat black with a matte finish over it. It's identical to the color of the frame which is exactly what I was hoping for. I plan on painting the other side panel and the fairings just above the exhaust can flat black as well. I hope they all come out like the one I painted today.

Live2ride · September 13th, 2011, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by nickjpass

http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=zixxer

nickjpass · September 13th, 2011, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Live2ride

What?

Live2ride · September 13th, 2011, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by nickjpass

What?

nickjpass · September 14th, 2011, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Live2ride

I don't know what you're talking about lol.

Kevin2109 · September 14th, 2011, 02:09 PM

nickjpass · September 14th, 2011, 02:11 PM

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Live2ride · September 14th, 2011, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by nickjpass

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nickjpass · September 15th, 2011, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Live2ride

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Sure?

Skippii · September 16th, 2011, 10:47 PM

I run 35-40psi in my tires on the street on the Ninja, and 15-20psi on the dirt. The difference in handling is huge--you'll be sure to notice a drastic difference on the ZX6R.

Live2ride · September 19th, 2011, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Skippii

I run 35-40psi in my tires on the street on the Ninja, and 15-20psi on the dirt. The difference in handling is huge--you'll be sure to notice a drastic difference on the ZX6R.

It definitely made a huge difference after filling the tires up. I've been doing nothing but working and when I'm away from work I'm either doing college work or working on my zx6r. My most time consuming project has been repainting the tail piece. I have been working soely on that piece for 4-5 days now. That could be because I'm a perfectionist when it comes to these sorts of things.

Live2ride · September 22nd, 2011, 08:16 PM

I received the right side fairings / turn signal today.

Now all I need is the left fairings / signal and she'll look great!

Live2ride · September 22nd, 2011, 08:23 PM

I forgot to mention I painted the side pieces and fairings just above the undertail flat black. Now I'm in the process of painting the tail fairing gloss black (which is turning out to be better than I thought for a spray can job). I've been working on the tail fairing for at least a week now and it's been a lot of painting and sanding over and over and over. Tedious work but it's filling up my free time

.

p.s. since I got my bikes, I've lost 30+ lbs from working on them for hours on end.

motorcycles ftw! At least I think that's what caused the weight loss; I haven't changed any other habit.

Xoulrath · September 23rd, 2011, 12:13 PM

The actual act of riding probably has more to do with the weight loss than simply wrenching.

Live2ride · September 23rd, 2011, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Xoulrath

The actual act of riding probably has more to do with the weight loss than simply wrenching.

That too

ninja250 · September 23rd, 2011, 02:01 PM

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I feel like the suspension is substantially more advanced on my zx6r which allows me to brake faster (dual calipers help too ), take corners quicker, and be all around more comfortable on the bike.

Bingo.
The ninja 250 is so demanding and unstable in the corners

I can't get comfy like that knowing there is much more confidence inspiring bikes to corner with.

Alex · September 23rd, 2011, 02:45 PM

I disagree.

Live2ride · September 23rd, 2011, 02:54 PM

I don't find the 250 unstable or demanding in corners at all. The po of my zx6r had the suspension set to his weight which luckily is almost the same as mine so its a more custom fit unlike the 250 whose front forks dive during moderate breaking.

Live2ride · October 1st, 2011, 07:17 PM

Ok guys, I went up to see a guy in NoVa today about some stuff he had for sale. Got some stuff but can't install it until tomorrow because I worked all day

. Lucky for me I have the next few days off. This is the guy's ad, we talked bikes for a long time and they guy is tracking his bike, he seemed like an awesome guy. I'd definitely buy from him again; In fact I might just do that, there were a couple other parts he didn't know if he'd need or not but said he would call me when his race plastics came in the mail and let me know. I bought the following.

1.)Full set of fairings with turn signals and inner fairings, relay holster, heat shields, the works. Great condition. $450
3.)Seat cowl, pristine condition $15 (normally $100+)
4.)Brake lever, never used: $5
5.)Tool kit, never used: $10

Total: $480

Free stuff:

1.)2 bro’s fender eliminator w/ aftermarket turn signals, brake light bar and led plate bolts.
2.)Hardware to install fairings
3.)Center vent cover with light/ housing
4.)Side dash panel covers
5.)Swing arm spools
6.)Headlight surrounds
7.) I think there might be a couple free things I'm forgetting, can't remember exactly.

rusninja · October 1st, 2011, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Live2ride

Ok guys, I went up to see a guy in NoVa today about some stuff he had for sale. Got some stuff but can't install it until tomorrow because I worked all day

. Lucky for me I have the next few days off. This is the guy's ad, we talked bikes for a long time and they guy is tracking his bike, he seemed like an awesome guy. I'd definitely buy from him again; In fact I might just do that, there were a couple other parts he didn't know if he'd need or not but said he would call me when his race plastics came in the mail and let me know. I bought the following.

1.)Full set of fairings with turn signals and inner fairings, relay holster, heat shields, the works. Great condition. $450
3.)Seat cowl, pristine condition $15 (normally $100+)
4.)Brake lever, never used: $5
5.)Tool kit, never used: $10

Total: $480

Free stuff:

1.)2 bro’s fender eliminator w/ aftermarket turn signals, brake light bar and led plate bolts.
2.)Hardware to install fairings
3.)Center vent cover with light/ housing
4.)Side dash panel covers
5.)Swing arm spools
6.)Headlight surrounds
7.) I think there might be a couple free things I'm forgetting, can't remember exactly.

Live2ride · October 1st, 2011, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by rusninja

Here's your pics.

Live2ride · October 2nd, 2011, 04:24 PM

I got a little picture happy

. Here are some pics of the bike with and without the seat cowl.

nickjpass · October 2nd, 2011, 05:33 PM

Nice pictures! Great looking bike!!

Live2ride · October 2nd, 2011, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by nickjpass

Nice pictures! Great looking bike!!

Thanks! I worked for hours putting those fairings on the bike. The 250 is definitely easier to remove and re-install all of the fairings. I tried to haggle with the seller to swap tanks so mine could be silver like the rest of my bike, unfortunately to no avail. Honestly I don't find it looks too bad at all. especially with the black windscreen. Looks cool from the riders seat too.

rusninja · October 2nd, 2011, 09:35 PM

very nice lucky man :P

alex.s · October 3rd, 2011, 07:42 PM

I wanna **** your bike.

Live2ride · October 3rd, 2011, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by alex.s

I wanna **** your bike.

Feel free to, I'll even warm her up for you but your gonna need a big wang to fit in that 2 bros tail pipe.

nickjpass · October 4th, 2011, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Live2ride

Feel free to, I'll even warm her up for you but your gonna need a big wang to fit in that 2 bros tail pipe.

Get a smaller exhaust.

Live2ride · October 5th, 2011, 10:59 PM

Well, she's up for sale on Craigslist. I posted it for a semi- high price at $6k but considering some minor cosmetic flaws I doubt I'll get that much for it, It's posted OBO.

I love the bike but I feel like it would just get me in trouble with the law. This is more of a feeler than a serious sale too. This bike just isn't as fun to ride as slow as the speed limit requires.

rusninja · October 6th, 2011, 07:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Live2ride

Well, she's up for sale on Craigslist. I posted it for a semi- high price at $6k but considering some minor cosmetic flaws I doubt I'll get that much for it, It's posted OBO.

I love the bike but I feel like it would just get me in trouble with the law. This is more of a feeler than a serious sale too. This bike just isn't as fun to ride as slow as the speed limit requires.

oh wow thats the attitude. :P

nickjpass · October 6th, 2011, 01:01 PM

That was quick

Live2ride · October 6th, 2011, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by nickjpass

That was quick

Well I specifically bought it to fix it up and resell for a small profit. I really like the bike and it fits me very well. Unfortunately I did fall for it just a bit and it truly is an amazing machine but I just don't feel like I should keep it. If it sells then I'd like to buy another fixer-upper bike and see how well I can turn it around. I honestly thought it was gonna take me until atleast mid winter to fix but sure enough it took less than a month. Mainly because it had purely cosmetic damage. The bike is mechanically sound, thank god.

nickjpass · October 6th, 2011, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Live2ride

Well I specifically bought it to fix it up and resell for a small profit. I really like the bike and it fits me very well. Unfortunately I did fall for it just a bit and it truly is an amazing machine but I just don't feel like I should keep it. If it sells then I'd like to buy another fixer-upper bike and see how well I can turn it around. I honestly thought it was gonna take me until atleast mid winter to fix but sure enough it took less than a month. Mainly because it had purely cosmetic damage. The bike is mechanically sound, thank god.

I see. You did a very good job. It's a very good looking bike. It's beautiful as a matter of fact.

Live2ride · October 6th, 2011, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by nickjpass

I see. You did a very good job. It's a very good looking bike. It's beautiful as a matter of fact.

Thanks

. So far my ad has been up for a day or so and I haven't had any e-mails from interested buyers so I feel it might not be sold (if sold

) until next riding season.

Jono · October 6th, 2011, 06:31 PM

Ahhh, I can't believe you are selling it!!! I bet you're gonna kick yourself once it's gone! I'll buy it for $3000!

nickjpass · October 6th, 2011, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Jono

Ahhh, I can't believe you are selling it!!! I bet you're gonna kick yourself once it's gone! I'll buy it for $3000!

Yeah right. He should be selling if for more than $6000. That zx is priceless..

September 13th, 2011, 07:03 PM	#44
nickjpass #squid Name: nickypoo Location: Five Guys Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): Track dedicated 2008 ZX6R Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jul '16	http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=zixxer __________________________________________________

September 13th, 2011, 07:04 PM	#45
Live2ride ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Cody Location: NoVa Join Date: Jan 2011 Motorcycle(s): 06 yzf r6r previously: 09 ninja 250r, black 07 zx6r Posts: A lot.	Another thing I noted was that the slipper clutch is awesome and its much smoother to shift up without using the clutch lever. O, and this bike is one bad s.o.b. I spray painted a side panel flat black with a matte finish over it. It's identical to the color of the frame which is exactly what I was hoping for. I plan on painting the other side panel and the fairings just above the exhaust can flat black as well. I hope they all come out like the one I painted today. __________________________________________________

September 14th, 2011, 02:09 PM	#50
Kevin2109 KThanksBye Name: Kevin Location: Orange County Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2006 zx636r Posts: A lot.	__________________________________________________ ----> My Youtube! <---- Unregistered, watch my youtube page!

September 14th, 2011, 02:11 PM	#51
nickjpass #squid Name: nickypoo Location: Five Guys Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): Track dedicated 2008 ZX6R Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jul '16	... __________________________________________________

September 16th, 2011, 10:47 PM	#54
Skippii Milkshake Drinker Name: Skippii Location: Richmond, Va Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Orange DRZ400-S, 2005 Ninja 250 & Custom Thundercunt Dirt Chopper Posts: A lot.	I run 35-40psi in my tires on the street on the Ninja, and 15-20psi on the dirt. The difference in handling is huge--you'll be sure to notice a drastic difference on the ZX6R. __________________________________________________ "What a sweetheart."- ninja_sleeper to me

September 22nd, 2011, 08:16 PM	#56
Live2ride ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Cody Location: NoVa Join Date: Jan 2011 Motorcycle(s): 06 yzf r6r previously: 09 ninja 250r, black 07 zx6r Posts: A lot.	I received the right side fairings / turn signal today. Now all I need is the left fairings / signal and she'll look great! __________________________________________________

September 22nd, 2011, 08:23 PM	#57
Live2ride ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Cody Location: NoVa Join Date: Jan 2011 Motorcycle(s): 06 yzf r6r previously: 09 ninja 250r, black 07 zx6r Posts: A lot.	I forgot to mention I painted the side pieces and fairings just above the undertail flat black. Now I'm in the process of painting the tail fairing gloss black (which is turning out to be better than I thought for a spray can job). I've been working on the tail fairing for at least a week now and it's been a lot of painting and sanding over and over and over. Tedious work but it's filling up my free time . p.s. since I got my bikes, I've lost 30+ lbs from working on them for hours on end. motorcycles ftw! At least I think that's what caused the weight loss; I haven't changed any other habit. __________________________________________________

September 23rd, 2011, 12:13 PM	#58
Xoulrath ninjette.org sage Name: T Location: U.S. Join Date: May 2010 Motorcycle(s): Current: '11 ZX-6R; Previous: '09 Ninjette; '08 ZX-6R (Ex-Wife '09 TU250X) Posts: 981	The actual act of riding probably has more to do with the weight loss than simply wrenching. __________________________________________________ R.I.P EthioKnight (Alex)

September 23rd, 2011, 02:45 PM	#61
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	I disagree. __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

September 23rd, 2011, 02:54 PM	#62
Live2ride ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Cody Location: NoVa Join Date: Jan 2011 Motorcycle(s): 06 yzf r6r previously: 09 ninja 250r, black 07 zx6r Posts: A lot.	I don't find the 250 unstable or demanding in corners at all. The po of my zx6r had the suspension set to his weight which luckily is almost the same as mine so its a more custom fit unlike the 250 whose front forks dive during moderate breaking. __________________________________________________

October 1st, 2011, 07:17 PM	#63
Live2ride ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Cody Location: NoVa Join Date: Jan 2011 Motorcycle(s): 06 yzf r6r previously: 09 ninja 250r, black 07 zx6r Posts: A lot.	Ok guys, I went up to see a guy in NoVa today about some stuff he had for sale. Got some stuff but can't install it until tomorrow because I worked all day . Lucky for me I have the next few days off. This is the guy's ad, we talked bikes for a long time and they guy is tracking his bike, he seemed like an awesome guy. I'd definitely buy from him again; In fact I might just do that, there were a couple other parts he didn't know if he'd need or not but said he would call me when his race plastics came in the mail and let me know. I bought the following. 1.)Full set of fairings with turn signals and inner fairings, relay holster, heat shields, the works. Great condition. $450 3.)Seat cowl, pristine condition $15 (normally $100+) 4.)Brake lever, never used: $5 5.)Tool kit, never used: $10 Total: $480 Free stuff: 1.)2 bro’s fender eliminator w/ aftermarket turn signals, brake light bar and led plate bolts. 2.)Hardware to install fairings 3.)Center vent cover with light/ housing 4.)Side dash panel covers 5.)Swing arm spools 6.)Headlight surrounds 7.) I think there might be a couple free things I'm forgetting, can't remember exactly. __________________________________________________

October 2nd, 2011, 04:24 PM	#66
Live2ride ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Cody Location: NoVa Join Date: Jan 2011 Motorcycle(s): 06 yzf r6r previously: 09 ninja 250r, black 07 zx6r Posts: A lot.	I got a little picture happy . Here are some pics of the bike with and without the seat cowl. __________________________________________________

October 2nd, 2011, 05:33 PM	#67
nickjpass #squid Name: nickypoo Location: Five Guys Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): Track dedicated 2008 ZX6R Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jul '16	Nice pictures! Great looking bike!! __________________________________________________

October 2nd, 2011, 09:35 PM	#69
rusninja Ninjette wanabe :D Name: Ruslan Location: San Jose Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): white 300 :D Posts: A lot.	very nice lucky man :P __________________________________________________ VROOOM vrooom >.>

October 3rd, 2011, 07:42 PM	#70
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	I wanna **** your bike. __________________________________________________

October 5th, 2011, 10:59 PM	#73
Live2ride ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Cody Location: NoVa Join Date: Jan 2011 Motorcycle(s): 06 yzf r6r previously: 09 ninja 250r, black 07 zx6r Posts: A lot.	Well, she's up for sale on Craigslist. I posted it for a semi- high price at $6k but considering some minor cosmetic flaws I doubt I'll get that much for it, It's posted OBO. I love the bike but I feel like it would just get me in trouble with the law. This is more of a feeler than a serious sale too. This bike just isn't as fun to ride as slow as the speed limit requires. __________________________________________________

October 6th, 2011, 01:01 PM	#75
nickjpass #squid Name: nickypoo Location: Five Guys Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): Track dedicated 2008 ZX6R Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jul '16	That was quick __________________________________________________

October 6th, 2011, 06:31 PM	#79
Jono ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jono Location: Memphis, TN Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Triumph Street Triple, 2009 KLX250SF, 2003 Suzuki SV650S (Sold), 2006 Ninja 250 (Sold) Posts: A lot.	Ahhh, I can't believe you are selling it!!! I bet you're gonna kick yourself once it's gone! I'll buy it for $3000!

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