January 1st, 2009, 02:14 PM | #1 |
rack maker
Name: Eric
Location: Central CA
Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): '07 Ninja 250 Posts: 4
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What I've done...
Bought my '07 new for a song in mid-March '08. I've put about 12k miles on is since and made a few changes.
First change was a new windscreen from Mike's Shields. Went with a new style he was just starting to think through. Really reduced the buffeting at speed and I think looks pretty good. Next swapped the front sprocket to a 15 tooth which I really like... makes the power much more usable for the driving I do. Also added a mount for my Nuvi and clock... I needed some luggage for commuting and touring. It went through a few iterations before I finally got it dialed in to just what I want. Started out with a rack and a sissybar (for my 5yo daughter). Added some saddlebags and a soft-cooler tailbag and went camping... Had to move the rear signals to accommodate the bags. It all worked great but I wanted something a little more secure for my commute so I took off the sissybar and added one of the super special $47 large top cases from JCW I wanted a bit more light on the rear because we get very dense fog here in the winter I want to be seen! So, I bought some LED strips from superbrightleds.com and went to work. now I have extra running lights Brake lights and blinkers Had to change tires at 4800 because I was to the cords on the stock crap tires. Went with the Kenda 671's and have been very happy with them. Have 7+k on them now and it looks like I'll get another 2-3k. They stick way better than stock and are cheap... will definitely replace them with the same. I replaced the rear shock with the air shock from a ZX600. Very nice change. Just need to do some front suspension work now! Let's see, only other mod I think is the Vista Cruise. I didn't go the usual route with the universal because I think it's ugly as sin lol. I found a way that you can trim down and instal the normal type for a honda or yamaha... just takes trimming off the tap on the vista cruise, doing a bit of sanding on the throttle sleeve, drilling a hole and pushing in a roll pin. I'll see if I can find a picture for that one if anyone is interested.. |
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January 1st, 2009, 02:39 PM | #2 |
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.
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Looks great! Really like the look of the custom LED lights on the back of the topcase. The shield looks to be just about the perfect size as well.
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January 1st, 2009, 04:45 PM | #3 |
ninjette.org guru
Name: Tor
Location: TX
Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 09 250r (*sold*), 2010 Daytona 675 Posts: 301
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Sorry, I have to..
Your daughter is adorable! |
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January 2nd, 2009, 07:43 AM | #4 |
Dead-thread Necromancer!
Name: Levon
Location: Central Texas
Join Date: Sep 2008 Motorcycle(s): K5 V-Strom Posts: 144
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My little girl turns four next June. She's such a lightweight, I think she'll be sitting in front of me for a bit longer. I have a Ventura rack and a Givi top case, but I don't really trust her on the rear until she can wrap her arms around my waist. Probably just being paranoid.
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January 2nd, 2009, 09:24 AM | #5 | |
rack maker
Name: Eric
Location: Central CA
Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): '07 Ninja 250 Posts: 4
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They also make that harness for kids which literally straps them to your back. Sounds great in theory but I really don't think it's a good idea to have her strapped to me if the unthinkable were to happen. |
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January 2nd, 2009, 09:33 AM | #6 |
Dead-thread Necromancer!
Name: Levon
Location: Central Texas
Join Date: Sep 2008 Motorcycle(s): K5 V-Strom Posts: 144
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I have saddlebags with big handles too, same trouble with her getting tired. I'd love to get another Ninjette and add a sidecar For now, she's little enough to sit in front of me. I'm thinking about adding bar risers to give her more room. I have to keep my modular helmet open as well.
I've seen the attaching jackets, same reservations. If I roll, I might crush her. I ride in our neighborhood only for now. Her pre-school is too far away at her age to ride the bike with me, elementary school is on our regular loop, can't wait!
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January 2nd, 2009, 03:16 PM | #7 |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Alex
Location: Belfast, ME
Join Date: Jul 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Honda NT-700-V, formerly, Green 2008 Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.
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I saw an item in one of the dozens of catalogs I have gotten in the mail--unsolicited-- This is a set of auxiliary handlebars that attach to the tank using the gas filler neck. It looked like a great solution. It is supposed to be used by the passenger on a sportbike. I have narrowed it down to Dennis Kirk and Chaparral. If I find it, I will post it on the forum.
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