Help me spend Father's Day money ($50)

headshrink · June 26th, 2009, 12:00 AM

It's not a lot.... but what should I get?

These are some of the things I am thinking of (feel free to add to it):
-SS brake cable (front)
-Brake bleeding vacuum
-Headlight modulator

kkim · June 26th, 2009, 12:08 AM

ice cream for the kids!

headshrink · June 26th, 2009, 12:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kkim

ice cream for the kids!

Nahhh.... grandparents take care of that

g21-30 · June 26th, 2009, 04:30 AM

Bob,

I will help you. Just send it to me. My grand children love ice cream! Just kidding. Look for the vacuum bleeder discounted, but don't tell randomwalk101 that you have one.

HKr1 · June 26th, 2009, 05:03 AM

Puig

noche_caliente · June 26th, 2009, 08:53 AM

I'll send you my paypal addy in PM

Other than that, of your choices, I would think the modulator, as our brakes are decent as it is, and you'd need something to bleed them if you do the lines, so that would require both of your other two options....

Alex · June 26th, 2009, 10:24 AM

Couple tanks of gas.

headshrink · June 26th, 2009, 10:59 AM

Got the ZG already.

..a couple tanks? I can get 5!

HKr1 · June 26th, 2009, 06:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by headshrink

Got the ZG already.

Put it towards a Corbin seat then

headshrink · June 26th, 2009, 06:18 PM

Last year I was thinking about a Corbin..... but I ended up being happy enough with stock. Thus far I can take all my upgrades with me to a 650r is I ever get one, which is a plus.

Also thought of a license plate frame with the LED break/running/turn signals (a little more than $50). So lets just assume I match the $50 with $50 and the new limit is $100.

noche_caliente · June 26th, 2009, 06:49 PM

You might look into the GYB products versa light in that case - I found their Stopper at my local dealer tonight, and for $15, couldn't beat it!

Ramen · June 26th, 2009, 07:19 PM

2.5 lapdances

or...

Maybe a tank or tailbag.

headshrink · June 26th, 2009, 08:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ramen

2.5 lapdances

or...

Maybe a tank or tailbag.

Tailbag - will that be 2.5 tailbags? hehe

headshrink · June 26th, 2009, 08:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by noche_caliente

You might look into the GYB products versa light in that case - I found their Stopper at my local dealer tonight, and for $15, couldn't beat it!

Thanks for the lead! I am finding them online for ~$25.... MUCH cheaper than motorcycle specific models.

Sound Wave · June 27th, 2009, 09:59 PM

$50..... not sure if you ever use your horn, but an aftermarket one sounds much better. although, i gotta say, after switching mine out, i have only used it to say "bye" to my friends after a group ride.

or a tinted face shield....

rim tape.....

mirror extenders... ooh yeah, those are good. a bit over $50 though.

BlueRaven · June 28th, 2009, 05:25 PM

a rear stand if you don't have one

g21-30 · June 30th, 2009, 04:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by headshrink

Thanks for the lead! I am finding them online for ~$25.... MUCH cheaper than motorcycle specific models.

Haven't you spent that money, yet?

headshrink · June 30th, 2009, 04:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by g21-30

Haven't you spent that money, yet?

Not yet... surprizingly!
Gotta wait until after payday anyways.

headshrink · July 2nd, 2009, 11:30 AM

Just did bills, and it isn't pretty, so gotta stick to original budget of $50.

That being said, what is likely the best safety feature to add at this point.... a headlight modulator or LED running/break light bar for license plate? I already have a break light modulator.

noche_caliente · July 2nd, 2009, 12:55 PM

that's a tough call - if you have the brake light modulator on the back already, I'd say that's probably making you pretty visible from the rear, so you might want to do the headlights.... but then again, anything on the back to make that car notice you're stopping is always good.... I don't know...

headshrink · July 2nd, 2009, 01:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by noche_caliente

that's a tough call - if you have the brake light modulator on the back already, I'd say that's probably making you pretty visible from the rear, so you might want to do the headlights.... but then again, anything on the back to make that car notice you're stopping is always good.... I don't know...

That's pretty much what I am thinking....
The only thing that makes me nervous about the rear is at night it is difficult to judge my distance, because there is only one light as a reference point. Assuming I do focus on the headlight this time, I will probably come back to the rear later.

noche_caliente · July 2nd, 2009, 03:03 PM

and since the stopper bar was only $20 from my dealer, that will be pretty easy to justify next month or the month after

headshrink · July 3rd, 2009, 01:27 PM

I went with the Headlight modulator from comagination. I think it ended up being $77 shipped.

I may do another DIY... not that it is necessary for something this simple, but people like them, self included

randomwalk101 · July 4th, 2009, 10:46 AM

That's over budget!!! Where did you get the other $27?

Posted via Mobile Device

headshrink · July 4th, 2009, 11:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by randomwalk101

That's over budget!!! Where did you get the other $27?

Posted via Mobile Device

I'm from CA, so budgets are really only "suggestions" that you never plan to follow. One would NEVER spend less than is suggested though.

randomwalk101 · July 4th, 2009, 01:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by headshrink

I'm from CA, so budgets are really only "suggestions" that you never plan to follow. One would NEVER spend less than is suggested though.

is that why CA is practicing "furlough" right now?

headshrink · July 4th, 2009, 01:39 PM

Yup, it is after the only election I have ever seen in my life where the state unanimously, and by HUGE margins (every single district) said NO, NO, NO more taxes or borrowing.... in other words, don't spend what WE don't have. It was amazing. And this was on like 1/2 dozen different initiatives! There was only ONE exception, and that was for education, and only a small part of the bay area fell for it, by much lesser margins.... so that was shut down too.

Anyways, that means they have to spend less, and thus the furloughs (which barely make a dent in the big picture). They are still trying to find sneaky ways to screw us in our sleep, but at least for ONCE we the people sent an extremely strong message and were completely united on it with no party infighting..... at least on this last set of initiatives.

randomwalk101 · July 4th, 2009, 02:17 PM

you CA guys worry too much...the state is going sink underwater soon anyways

headshrink · July 4th, 2009, 02:32 PM

We don't worry enough.... we put our heads in the sand, or borrow our worries away. We like to tax things that depend on strong or unrealistically inflated values, and then depend on this $$ to continue to come in.... it isn't rocket science, I wonder what these politicians personal finances look like.... surely it can't be as bad as they do at work.

OK..... now we are getting into politics, I know I'm partially to blame, soooooo.... taking the initiative to say "lets let that be and go back to bikes."

HKr1 · July 5th, 2009, 03:12 PM

OK, Did you spend this money yet??????

If you didnt, better just send it my way

headshrink · July 5th, 2009, 03:14 PM

Yup - it's back at post #23

Sound Wave · July 5th, 2009, 07:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by headshrink

Yup - it's back at post #23

oh, ok good. i was going to tell you to just go to a tittie bar and get it over with already.

headshrink · July 5th, 2009, 10:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sound Wave

oh, ok good. i was going to tell you to just go to a tittie bar and get it over with already.

Naw, those girls don't respect you, and I have to work hard enough as it is to get respect.

randomwalk101 · July 10th, 2009, 09:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by headshrink

Naw, those girls don't respect you, and I have to work hard enough as it is to get respect.

but they do look good, hot bodies and big titties.

headshrink · July 10th, 2009, 11:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by randomwalk101

but they do look good, hot bodies and big titties.

They do keep me in business.....

tjkamper · July 10th, 2009, 12:17 PM

Tankbag!

headshrink · July 10th, 2009, 01:57 PM

Finally got my headlight modulator in the mail today.

Be looking forward to a DIY..... not that it is brain surgery (which BTW a MD once told me is relatively easy if you have steady hands), but everybody loves a DIY!

HKr1 · July 10th, 2009, 03:57 PM

^ Pictures, "WE" Like pictures

headshrink · July 12th, 2009, 12:36 AM

...and the promised DIY http://www.ninjette.org/wiki/DIY_Com...ulator_Install

June 26th, 2009, 12:00 AM	#1
headshrink ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Bob Location: CA Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250r, '14 CBR500r Posts: A lot.	Help me spend Father's Day money ($50) It's not a lot.... but what should I get? These are some of the things I am thinking of (feel free to add to it): -SS brake cable (front) -Brake bleeding vacuum -Headlight modulator

June 26th, 2009, 08:53 AM	#6
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June 26th, 2009, 10:24 AM	#7
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June 26th, 2009, 06:49 PM	#11
noche_caliente ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Kim Location: mundo de ensueño Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 250 Posts: A lot.	You might look into the GYB products versa light in that case - I found their Stopper at my local dealer tonight, and for $15, couldn't beat it! __________________________________________________ Progrip tank pad, blue rim stripes, blue Pazzos, Roaring Toyz lowering kit, Puig DB in dark smoke, Cortech sport tail, super mini tank, and saddlebags, OES swingarm spools and Intuitive frame sliders

June 28th, 2009, 05:25 PM	#16
BlueRaven ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Lil One Location: NB Canada Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Ninja 250 Black Posts: A lot.	a rear stand if you don't have one __________________________________________________ I'm not small, I'm fun sized

June 26th, 2009, 12:08 AM	#2
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	ice cream for the kids!

June 26th, 2009, 04:30 AM	#4
g21-30 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Sam Location: Northern Virginia Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250R 2009 Posts: A lot.	Bob, I will help you. Just send it to me. My grand children love ice cream! Just kidding. Look for the vacuum bleeder discounted, but don't tell randomwalk101 that you have one.

June 26th, 2009, 05:03 AM	#5
HKr1 IC2(SW) Name: Kerry Location: Pensacola Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: A lot.	Puig

June 26th, 2009, 10:59 AM	#8
headshrink ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Bob Location: CA Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250r, '14 CBR500r Posts: A lot.	Got the ZG already. ..a couple tanks? I can get 5!

June 26th, 2009, 06:18 PM	#10
headshrink ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Bob Location: CA Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250r, '14 CBR500r Posts: A lot.	Last year I was thinking about a Corbin..... but I ended up being happy enough with stock. Thus far I can take all my upgrades with me to a 650r is I ever get one, which is a plus. Also thought of a license plate frame with the LED break/running/turn signals (a little more than $50). So lets just assume I match the $50 with $50 and the new limit is $100.

June 26th, 2009, 07:19 PM	#12
Ramen Frak It Name: Sean Location: SWFL Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250R Posts: 199	2.5 lapdances or... Maybe a tank or tailbag.

June 27th, 2009, 09:59 PM	#15
Sound Wave Ramen Rider Name: Gary Location: Honolulu, Hawaii Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2015 BMW R1200R, 08 Honda VFR800A (sold), 09 Ninja 250R (sold) Posts: A lot.	$50..... not sure if you ever use your horn, but an aftermarket one sounds much better. although, i gotta say, after switching mine out, i have only used it to say "bye" to my friends after a group ride. or a tinted face shield.... rim tape..... mirror extenders... ooh yeah, those are good. a bit over $50 though.

July 2nd, 2009, 11:30 AM	#19
headshrink ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Bob Location: CA Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250r, '14 CBR500r Posts: A lot.	Just did bills, and it isn't pretty, so gotta stick to original budget of $50. That being said, what is likely the best safety feature to add at this point.... a headlight modulator or LED running/break light bar for license plate? I already have a break light modulator.

July 2nd, 2009, 12:55 PM	#20
noche_caliente ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Kim Location: mundo de ensueño Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 250 Posts: A lot.	that's a tough call - if you have the brake light modulator on the back already, I'd say that's probably making you pretty visible from the rear, so you might want to do the headlights.... but then again, anything on the back to make that car notice you're stopping is always good.... I don't know... __________________________________________________ Progrip tank pad, blue rim stripes, blue Pazzos, Roaring Toyz lowering kit, Puig DB in dark smoke, Cortech sport tail, super mini tank, and saddlebags, OES swingarm spools and Intuitive frame sliders

July 2nd, 2009, 03:03 PM	#22
noche_caliente ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Kim Location: mundo de ensueño Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 250 Posts: A lot.	and since the stopper bar was only $20 from my dealer, that will be pretty easy to justify next month or the month after __________________________________________________ Progrip tank pad, blue rim stripes, blue Pazzos, Roaring Toyz lowering kit, Puig DB in dark smoke, Cortech sport tail, super mini tank, and saddlebags, OES swingarm spools and Intuitive frame sliders

July 3rd, 2009, 01:27 PM	#23
headshrink ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Bob Location: CA Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250r, '14 CBR500r Posts: A lot.	I went with the Headlight modulator from comagination. I think it ended up being $77 shipped. I may do another DIY... not that it is necessary for something this simple, but people like them, self included

July 4th, 2009, 10:46 AM	#24
randomwalk101 self wrencher Name: john Location: houston Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 08 250r and 07 600r Posts: A lot.	That's over budget!!! Where did you get the other $27? Posted via Mobile Device

July 4th, 2009, 01:39 PM	#27
headshrink ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Bob Location: CA Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250r, '14 CBR500r Posts: A lot.	Yup, it is after the only election I have ever seen in my life where the state unanimously, and by HUGE margins (every single district) said NO, NO, NO more taxes or borrowing.... in other words, don't spend what WE don't have. It was amazing. And this was on like 1/2 dozen different initiatives! There was only ONE exception, and that was for education, and only a small part of the bay area fell for it, by much lesser margins.... so that was shut down too. Anyways, that means they have to spend less, and thus the furloughs (which barely make a dent in the big picture). They are still trying to find sneaky ways to screw us in our sleep, but at least for ONCE we the people sent an extremely strong message and were completely united on it with no party infighting..... at least on this last set of initiatives.

July 4th, 2009, 02:17 PM	#28
randomwalk101 self wrencher Name: john Location: houston Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 08 250r and 07 600r Posts: A lot.	you CA guys worry too much...the state is going sink underwater soon anyways

July 4th, 2009, 02:32 PM	#29
headshrink ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Bob Location: CA Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250r, '14 CBR500r Posts: A lot.	We don't worry enough.... we put our heads in the sand, or borrow our worries away. We like to tax things that depend on strong or unrealistically inflated values, and then depend on this $$ to continue to come in.... it isn't rocket science, I wonder what these politicians personal finances look like.... surely it can't be as bad as they do at work. OK..... now we are getting into politics, I know I'm partially to blame, soooooo.... taking the initiative to say "lets let that be and go back to bikes."

July 5th, 2009, 03:12 PM	#30
HKr1 IC2(SW) Name: Kerry Location: Pensacola Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: A lot.	OK, Did you spend this money yet?????? If you didnt, better just send it my way

July 5th, 2009, 03:14 PM	#31
headshrink ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Bob Location: CA Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250r, '14 CBR500r Posts: A lot.	Yup - it's back at post #23

July 10th, 2009, 12:17 PM	#36
tjkamper ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Travis Location: Warwick, RI Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	Tankbag! __________________________________________________ Addicted to anything that has an engine and rolls.

July 10th, 2009, 01:57 PM	#37
headshrink ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Bob Location: CA Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250r, '14 CBR500r Posts: A lot.	Finally got my headlight modulator in the mail today. Be looking forward to a DIY..... not that it is brain surgery (which BTW a MD once told me is relatively easy if you have steady hands), but everybody loves a DIY! Last futzed with by headshrink; July 10th, 2009 at 06:18 PM.

July 10th, 2009, 03:57 PM	#38
HKr1 IC2(SW) Name: Kerry Location: Pensacola Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: A lot.	^ Pictures, "WE" Like pictures

July 12th, 2009, 12:36 AM	#39
headshrink ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Bob Location: CA Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250r, '14 CBR500r Posts: A lot.	...and the promised DIY http://www.ninjette.org/wiki/DIY_Com...ulator_Install

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