March 6th, 2018, 02:00 AM | #1 |
ninjette.org member
Name: Hal
Location: Vancouver, Canada
Join Date: Mar 2018 Motorcycle(s): 2007 EX250 Posts: 13
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Hi from Vancouver!
Hi all,
New owner and new to the lifestyle, just got my first bike and going to a 5 day driving school next week. I bought an 07 250R and haven't done much with it but love looking at it I got the Haynes manual online and have taken the fairings off to get familiar with it; all I know is that it has probably never had the valves done and has a bit of a hard time with a cold engine in our climate. Takes about 5 minutes to warm up while playing with the choke. Anyway, looking forward to learning and being here. Cheers! Hal |
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March 6th, 2018, 02:19 AM | #2 |
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Yarr! Glad you found us...
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March 6th, 2018, 10:35 AM | #3 |
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March 6th, 2018, 10:56 AM | #4 |
ninjette.org member
Name: Hal
Location: Vancouver, Canada
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hehe thanks guys, I'm liking this place already
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March 6th, 2018, 11:25 AM | #5 |
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welcome. you won’t need the haynes manual. everything is right here and lots of it! every mod, repair, tweak,improvement is awaiting you.
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March 18th, 2018, 06:30 AM | #6 |
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March 19th, 2018, 07:44 AM | #7 |
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March 28th, 2018, 11:32 PM | #8 |
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Name: Hal
Location: Vancouver, Canada
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Thanks for the warm welcomes!
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March 29th, 2018, 04:35 AM | #9 |
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March 29th, 2018, 07:08 AM | #10 |
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March 29th, 2018, 03:02 PM | #11 |
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Name: Juan
Location: San Francisco/Davis
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Hey man welcome, I have the same bike as you. I found that the faq.ninja250.org to be an excellent source for maintenance and other dohickeys, you should definitely check it out.
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April 1st, 2018, 04:59 PM | #12 |
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April 1st, 2018, 06:38 PM | #13 |
ninjette.org member
Name: Hal
Location: Vancouver, Canada
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Thanks again!
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April 1st, 2018, 11:35 PM | #14 | |
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Name: Bill
Location: Port Huron, Michigan
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https://shop.watt-man.com/Thermo-Bob...EARS-TB3-N.htm You guys are kind enough to share some of that chilly air with us here in Michigan. By the way, could we have our Spring back please. I installed this kit one year ago when I bought my Ninja and love it. If you do decide to buy and install one hit me with an E-mail and I'll tell you how to install it the right way and do a clean installation. Cheers, Bill
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April 1st, 2018, 11:42 PM | #15 | |
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Name: Hal
Location: Vancouver, Canada
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Interesting!! I've bookmarked it for now; what I'm going to try first is a tune up because it's really not all that great as it is. Not only is there the good 8+ minute warm-up required in he morning, but I also end up needing to use the choke for at least a few minutes if I end it up parking it for 30 or more minutes. The temperature hasn't been horrible in this last week since I started riding it; around 52 degrees F, so it's striking me as a little odd that that's needed after a 2 hour ride. So that's the plan anyway, tune-up and valves as I can afford it and if it's still being a pain, then I'll likely order that kit. Thanks Bill! |
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April 2nd, 2018, 03:04 AM | #16 | |
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Name: Bill
Location: Port Huron, Michigan
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Happy trails. Bill
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April 2nd, 2018, 10:58 AM | #17 | |
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Name: Hal
Location: Vancouver, Canada
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It looks like you have the same bike I do.. Did you find had to go through all the same hassle I did before installing all that? Another question that comes to mind is, we usually hit fairly hot temperatures here in the summer.. does the device help with just warm-up or will it drive the temperatures up that much higher after warm-up too? Is there any risk of overheating? Thanks, Hal |
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April 2nd, 2018, 07:03 PM | #18 | |
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Name: Bill
Location: Port Huron, Michigan
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I have an 07' Ninja. I'm not sure what you mean by "hassle". The big pain in the ass is a valve adjustment. My bike is basically trouble free after fixing the damage done by the previous owner's hand tools and pea size brain. The Thermo Bob 3 will have no effect on your bikes operating temperature except to get it to run at an acceptable temperature. The Ninja runs cold and I doubt without a TB3 the average Ninja never runs above 130 degrees. I don't know for sure because I installed my Trail Tech temperature gauge after installing the TB3. I currently block-off a portion of my radiator because my bike will run too cold if I don't. The manufacturer of the TB3 thinks the thermostat he sold me may be defective and offered to replace it. I bought a spare thermostat when I bought the TB3 but am too lazy to install it. The maker of the TB3 likes over 200 degrees operating temperature - I like 180 and usually run 180/190. The advantages of the TB3 are 1. your engine achieves operating temperature more quickly 2. You can get your engine to run at a proper temperature consistantly. The TB3 will not adversely affect your engine temperature when it's hot out any more than the O.E.M system. The average Ninja owner has no idea what their engine temperature is after warm-up. The O.E.M. gauge is useless. I have a mechanical oil pressure gauge installed where the original temp. gauge was and mounted my Trail Tech temp. gauge on my upper fairing. The TB3 simply "short circuits" the coolant away from the radiator during warm-up. When the engine is warm the thermostat opens and the radiator goes to work. If I haven't answered your questions regarding "hassles" let know. Cheers, Bill
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April 2nd, 2018, 07:55 PM | #19 | |
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Name: Hal
Location: Vancouver, Canada
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Also just noticed you have literally the same bike I do, same colour and everything |
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April 2nd, 2018, 08:37 PM | #20 | |
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Location: Port Huron, Michigan
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April 3rd, 2018, 01:33 AM | #21 | |
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April 14th, 2018, 09:39 PM | #22 |
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Name: Bill
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Welcome aboard!
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April 16th, 2018, 08:29 PM | #23 |
Track Clown
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