Anyone near Azusa/Claremont/Walnut, CA area?

zev42 · October 8th, 2009, 10:47 AM

Looking for some people within my local area who like to work on their bikes. I would love to do a few of the DIY's, but I would like some assistance, or someone to make sure I did the job correctly.

bztian · October 9th, 2009, 10:03 PM

Hi, I am Bob in Azusa, I did quite a lot of work on my bike, including adjusting the valves. I also have a lot of tools such as tire iron, bead breaker, torque wrenches, impact wrenches, etc. If you need help drop me a line.

zev42 · October 10th, 2009, 12:23 AM

Hi Bob :-) I've been looking at the DIY on working on the carb needles. It doesn't look hard, but I'm willing to guess it's one of those things that aren't as easy as it may seem. I don't have any experience in working with a carburetor, let alone, a bike. :-(

kkim · October 10th, 2009, 01:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bztian

Hi, I am Bob in Azusa, I did quite a lot of work on my bike, including adjusting the valves. I also have a lot of tools such as tire iron, bead breaker, torque wrenches, impact wrenches, etc. If you need help drop me a line.

Way to go, Bob!!

bztian · October 10th, 2009, 07:39 AM

Well, Michelle, can you tell us why do you want to work on the carb? I was told that if you ride often, the carb should be fine. It is better to leave it stock as is. Are you thinking of rejetting because of some performance mod?

kkim · October 10th, 2009, 10:41 AM

most likely wants to shim the needles would be my guess.

zev42 · October 10th, 2009, 04:33 PM

The reason why I wanted to have some work done on the carb is because the throttle is kind of "jerky" at low speeds.

bztian · October 11th, 2009, 05:53 PM

Well, it could be the throttle cables need adjustment/lube, or the chain is too loose. I would touch the carb after all else failed.

October 8th, 2009, 10:47 AM	#1
zev42 ninjette.org member Name: Michelle Location: Covina, CA Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250R Posts: 89	Anyone near Azusa/Claremont/Walnut, CA area? Looking for some people within my local area who like to work on their bikes. I would love to do a few of the DIY's, but I would like some assistance, or someone to make sure I did the job correctly.

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October 9th, 2009, 10:03 PM	#2
bztian ninjette.org newbie Name: Bob Location: Azusa, CA Join Date: Jul 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250r Posts: 7	Hi, I am Bob in Azusa, I did quite a lot of work on my bike, including adjusting the valves. I also have a lot of tools such as tire iron, bead breaker, torque wrenches, impact wrenches, etc. If you need help drop me a line.

October 10th, 2009, 12:23 AM	#3
zev42 ninjette.org member Name: Michelle Location: Covina, CA Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250R Posts: 89	Hi Bob :-) I've been looking at the DIY on working on the carb needles. It doesn't look hard, but I'm willing to guess it's one of those things that aren't as easy as it may seem. I don't have any experience in working with a carburetor, let alone, a bike. :-(

October 10th, 2009, 07:39 AM	#5
bztian ninjette.org newbie Name: Bob Location: Azusa, CA Join Date: Jul 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250r Posts: 7	Well, Michelle, can you tell us why do you want to work on the carb? I was told that if you ride often, the carb should be fine. It is better to leave it stock as is. Are you thinking of rejetting because of some performance mod?

October 10th, 2009, 10:41 AM	#6
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	most likely wants to shim the needles would be my guess.

October 10th, 2009, 04:33 PM	#7
zev42 ninjette.org member Name: Michelle Location: Covina, CA Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250R Posts: 89	The reason why I wanted to have some work done on the carb is because the throttle is kind of "jerky" at low speeds.

October 11th, 2009, 05:53 PM	#8
bztian ninjette.org newbie Name: Bob Location: Azusa, CA Join Date: Jul 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250r Posts: 7	Well, it could be the throttle cables need adjustment/lube, or the chain is too loose. I would touch the carb after all else failed.