Function of empty threads on each handlebar?

Momaru · July 23rd, 2009, 09:47 PM

Fiddling around the other day I noticed the plastic dummy caps (part 11065-0218 on the OEM parts listing) covering an empty threaded socket on each handlebar.

Now, I know I haven't finished the cover to cover of my my service manual so it might be in there, and please say so if it is. But does anyone know what those sockets are for? Thinking about possibly using them as a hardpoint for a mount of some kind. Haven't decided what I wanna put in just yet, if anything, just brainstorming.

kkim · July 23rd, 2009, 09:50 PM

old mirror mounting points for other model bikes Kawasaki stole the lever perches from for the 250R.

Finder · August 1st, 2009, 10:46 PM

RAM brainwashed Kawasaki to leave them there so you can mount two threaded 1" RAM Balls for accessories!

Momaru · August 2nd, 2009, 06:32 PM

Haha, that's exactly what I was thinking of putting there, but was having trouble finding an appropriate RAM mount for the bike; they kept wanting me to use the front brake reservoir mount. Problem solved now, but still on the fence as to whether it'll happen.

Finder · August 2nd, 2009, 07:25 PM

I have two of the balls coming in now. I believe they are M10x1.25 threaded based on this guys posting:

http://www.theyeagergroup.com/ninja_250_RAM_Mount.htm

I'll confirm once they come in. This is where I ordered them from.

http://www.gomobilenow.com/RAM_B_349.../ram-b-349.htm

Momaru · August 2nd, 2009, 09:38 PM

Thanks a bunch for the heads-up about the thread spec, was just about to ask. Now just to find something that's decently well protected and secure for my Zune. RAM (like seemingly 90% of MP3 motorcycle mount makers) doesn't seem interested in Microshaft. I'll spider around for something tomorrow, unless someone cares to beat me to it

Finder · August 16th, 2009, 08:33 PM

Just want to confirm for everyone that the M10x1.25 RAM Balls are the correct fit. Got my Zumo on one side, and my SPOT mount on the other. Long live empty mirror mounts!

Alex · August 16th, 2009, 08:36 PM

Thx for the followup! I've just got a u-bolt mount around the left clip-on, but I may consider moving it to one of these if I get bored; that would be a much cleaner looking mount.

demp · August 17th, 2009, 07:24 AM

forgive my ignorance but what caps are we talking about?

looking at the pictures on there... part of the clutch assembly?

CRXTrek · August 17th, 2009, 09:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by demp

forgive my ignorance but what caps are we talking about?

looking at the pictures on there... part of the clutch assembly?

One is right next to the Choke Lever. The other is next to the front brake reservoir.

July 23rd, 2009, 09:47 PM	#1
Momaru ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Paul Location: Roanoke, VA Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Candy Plasma Blue 250R Posts: A lot.	Function of empty threads on each handlebar? Fiddling around the other day I noticed the plastic dummy caps (part 11065-0218 on the OEM parts listing) covering an empty threaded socket on each handlebar. Now, I know I haven't finished the cover to cover of my my service manual so it might be in there, and please say so if it is. But does anyone know what those sockets are for? Thinking about possibly using them as a hardpoint for a mount of some kind. Haven't decided what I wanna put in just yet, if anything, just brainstorming. __________________________________________________ Proud member of the Blue Army

August 2nd, 2009, 06:32 PM	#4
Momaru ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Paul Location: Roanoke, VA Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Candy Plasma Blue 250R Posts: A lot.	Haha, that's exactly what I was thinking of putting there, but was having trouble finding an appropriate RAM mount for the bike; they kept wanting me to use the front brake reservoir mount. Problem solved now, but still on the fence as to whether it'll happen. __________________________________________________ Proud member of the Blue Army

August 2nd, 2009, 09:38 PM	#6
Momaru ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Paul Location: Roanoke, VA Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Candy Plasma Blue 250R Posts: A lot.	Thanks a bunch for the heads-up about the thread spec, was just about to ask. Now just to find something that's decently well protected and secure for my Zune. RAM (like seemingly 90% of MP3 motorcycle mount makers) doesn't seem interested in Microshaft. I'll spider around for something tomorrow, unless someone cares to beat me to it __________________________________________________ Proud member of the Blue Army

August 16th, 2009, 08:36 PM	#8
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	Thx for the followup! I've just got a u-bolt mount around the left clip-on, but I may consider moving it to one of these if I get bored; that would be a much cleaner looking mount. __________________________________________________ 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)

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July 23rd, 2009, 09:50 PM	#2
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	old mirror mounting points for other model bikes Kawasaki stole the lever perches from for the 250R.

August 1st, 2009, 10:46 PM	#3
Finder ninjette.org member Name: Mr. Location: SF Bay Area, California Join Date: Jul 2009 Motorcycle(s): F650GS Dakar, FJR1300, Ninja 250R Posts: 47	RAM brainwashed Kawasaki to leave them there so you can mount two threaded 1" RAM Balls for accessories!

August 2nd, 2009, 07:25 PM	#5
Finder ninjette.org member Name: Mr. Location: SF Bay Area, California Join Date: Jul 2009 Motorcycle(s): F650GS Dakar, FJR1300, Ninja 250R Posts: 47	I have two of the balls coming in now. I believe they are M10x1.25 threaded based on this guys posting: http://www.theyeagergroup.com/ninja_250_RAM_Mount.htm I'll confirm once they come in. This is where I ordered them from. http://www.gomobilenow.com/RAM_B_349.../ram-b-349.htm

August 16th, 2009, 08:33 PM	#7
Finder ninjette.org member Name: Mr. Location: SF Bay Area, California Join Date: Jul 2009 Motorcycle(s): F650GS Dakar, FJR1300, Ninja 250R Posts: 47	Just want to confirm for everyone that the M10x1.25 RAM Balls are the correct fit. Got my Zumo on one side, and my SPOT mount on the other. Long live empty mirror mounts!

August 17th, 2009, 07:24 AM	#9
demp ninjette.org sage Name: Matthew Location: Toronto Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2015 V-Star 950 Tourer (Deep Blue) Posts: 570	forgive my ignorance but what caps are we talking about? looking at the pictures on there... part of the clutch assembly?