What Did You Do to Your Ninjette Today ?? - Page 4

mikesova · January 19th, 2011, 07:19 AM

I periodically go out to the garage and look at it. I get a grin when I think about the fun I'll be having in a few months. In the meantime, yesterday while I was shoveling, I got bored:

wyckedflesh · January 19th, 2011, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by kkim

50wt oil is recommended in the ninjette when temps get over 105*. If your location has that types of temps, I'd fully agree that using a 50wt oil is a good choice. If not, your providing more internal drag for the engine at lower temps. With the small amount of HP these bikes produce, I would think the lightest (proper) oil you can get away with would be the better choice.

I use 40wt in my bike as that's what's recommended.

switch over to a full synth at 1000 miles... you'll be glad you did.

PG 2-47 of the Coffee Table Version of RTFM

○Although 10W-40 engine oil is the recommended oil
for most* conditions, the oil viscosity may need to be
changed to accommodate atmospheric conditions in
your riding area.

*emphasis mine

In the attached image it shows 10w40 recommended for 14*F-104*F
It ALSO shows 20w50 recommended for 32*F to beyond 104*F

It does not state ANYWHERE that 20w50 CAN ONLY BE USED ABOVE 105*F

Oil covers an operating RANGE not a definite. I want an oil that covers the range I ride in all year round, especially when I can go from 115*F at 10am to 75*F by noon simply by taking a ride up to Flagstaff. I do not like having to stock "Winter Oil" and "Summer Oil". 20w50 covers ALL of my riding conditions on BOTH of my bikes. If I were racing all the time, or had a dedicated race bike, I would have a different approach and would most likely run a Straight weight oil rather then a dual rate for just such parasitic losses.

Now, to get on topic

Installed a Hotbodies Dark Smoke Double Bubble style fairing. Now my son can damn near sit upright and have the wind still be directed over his head. But it at least makes it easier for me to tuck down. Going to switch back to a 14T front sprocket as the bike is having a hard time with the steep grades with my fat butt in the saddle with the 15/42 gearing.

Also working on making a bracket to install a pair of 29mm round slide non-CV carbs just because they are sitting on the bench and I have a good range of jets for them

Yasko · January 21st, 2011, 04:28 PM

Got my new GPS Ram Mount today...

mikesova · January 21st, 2011, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Yasko

Got my new GPS Ram Mount today...

Pics or it didn't happen.

wyckedflesh · January 21st, 2011, 05:21 PM

Pirelli Strada 120/70ZR17 front tire mounted...

Rear rim purchased from Fleabay to be sent to Kosman to widen to 4"-4.25" with a possible .25" offset to the brake side for chain clearance...

New EBC brake pads with no issues in fit or bedding...

Gifted a Techmount to modified to mount off the Mirror bolt for holding the GPS.

MiniCog · January 21st, 2011, 05:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yasko

Got my new GPS Ram Mount today...

where'd you buy it? I need one for a GPS.

Yasko · January 21st, 2011, 06:17 PM

http://www.gpscity.com/ram-mount-gar...olt-mount.html

I'll have photos tomorrow.

MiniCog · January 21st, 2011, 06:34 PM

Sweet, thanks! Going to get one once I have some money to spend.

Yasko · January 21st, 2011, 06:49 PM

MiniCog · January 21st, 2011, 07:27 PM

I just realized you're from Dallas/Fort Worth... I go to Richland Collegiate High School and I live in Addison during the week, I go back home to East Texas on most weekends. I keep my bikes in East Texas. I need to get a ride together sometime.
Ever been to Jefferson?

Yasko · January 21st, 2011, 09:51 PM

No, never been to Jefferson...

I'm not ready to ride with anyone just yet...

I don't want to ride over my limits trying to keep up with another rider...

I'm Slow-Moo Joe, and would be no fun to ride with...

Maybe by summer I'll be ready...

MiniCog · January 22nd, 2011, 09:49 AM

I don't live in Jefferson, it just a cool place. I actually live closer to Mt. Pleasant/Pittsburg. There's all kinds of fun roads around there.

It's alright, I was just wondering if you've been there and I understand what you mean by riding over your head. It's a lot easier to ride with people who are faster than you if they stop at intersections.

Yasko · January 23rd, 2011, 09:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yasko

http://www.gpscity.com/ram-mount-gar...olt-mount.html

I'll have photos tomorrow.

Sorry for the delay...

WindMeUp · January 23rd, 2011, 11:53 AM

Battery Tender maintaining the voltage @ 13.08V...CHECK

Actually I need to move a few bikes and get the Ninja out of the corner, I have been riding the bikes in the front row, but not the Green Machine...I will make that my mission for the day!

Bleak21 · January 23rd, 2011, 12:03 PM

What did I do to my ninjette today?

I sold it

... now to find a 650...

wellcraft · January 23rd, 2011, 12:07 PM

Wow those turn signal stick out a lot.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yasko

Sorry for the delay...

Yasko · January 23rd, 2011, 01:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wellcraft

Wow those turn signal stick out a lot.

Drivers can see them...

coondog · January 23rd, 2011, 01:57 PM

slapped the bettery tender on my bikes as it didn't get out of the 60's today, which means it will be frigid tonight.

WindMeUp · January 23rd, 2011, 02:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wellcraft

Wow those turn signal stick out a lot.

The farther from the headlight the more effective/visible/safer your turn signals are for the rider, you are conveying your intentions to oncoming drivers. Unless you have made your turn signals considerably brighter than stock...flush mounts are for people more concerned with how they look then their actual saftey

MiniCog · January 23rd, 2011, 04:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yasko

Sorry for the delay...

It's all good, I like it. I'm going to order one soon.

Yasko · January 23rd, 2011, 08:30 PM

Added a 12volt adapter, and went for a small ride today...The ram mount makes it easy to see, and hear the gps...Absolutely no vibration, and very easy to adjust...The ram mount is so good, that I,m thinking of getting another one for my camera...

KURT · January 23rd, 2011, 08:31 PM

Backed it out of the garage, and fired it up.

JeffM · January 23rd, 2011, 09:16 PM

Installed an '08 shock in my '05. Short report here.

Took a short ride, first in over a month.

MiniCog · January 23rd, 2011, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by JeffM

Installed an '08 shock in my '05. Short report here.

Took a short ride, first in over a month.

I can't wait until next weekend when I get to ride again!

mikesova · January 24th, 2011, 07:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WindMeUp

The farther from the headlight the more effective/visible/safer your turn signals are for the rider, you are conveying your intentions to oncoming drivers. Unless you have made your turn signals considerably brighter than stock...flush mounts are for people more concerned with how they look then their actual saftey

agreed. It looks like the 06-07 ones stick out even farther than those on my '04. If anybody who has converted to flush mounts for looks wants to send me their 06-07 turn signals, I'll take em

mikesova · January 24th, 2011, 07:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yasko

Added a 12volt adapter, and went for a small ride today...The ram mount makes it easy to see, and hear the gps...Absolutely no vibration, and very easy to adjust...The ram mount is so good, that I,m thinking of getting another one for my camera...

I created a camera mount myself using the ram arm. You can buy one from them or you can take a 1/4" bolt, washer and lock nut and put them into a plastic ball that comes on a tarp bungie thing. The threads on most camera's are 1/4".

the ones I had, had a lip around the middle of the ball that needed to be ground off, but once I did that, it fit perfectly into the ram arm.

Yasko · January 24th, 2011, 09:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikesova

I created a camera mount myself using the ram arm. You can buy one from them or you can take a 1/4" bolt, washer and lock nut and put them into a plastic ball that comes on a tarp bungie thing. The threads on most camera's are 1/4".

the ones I had, had a lip around the middle of the ball that needed to be ground off, but once I did that, it fit perfectly into the ram arm.

You're the man...

Thanks for the heads up...

wellcraft · January 24th, 2011, 10:42 AM

I like your gas cap, did you painted it or replaced it?

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Originally Posted by Yasko

Sorry for the delay...

Yasko · January 24th, 2011, 11:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wellcraft

I like your gas cap, did you painted it or replaced it?

Nope...It was on the bike when I bought it...Is that not a stock cap???

wellcraft · January 24th, 2011, 11:29 AM

It looks the same but the color is different. mine is raw aluminum I think. Looks good in black.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yasko

Nope...It was on the bike when I bought it...Is that not a stock cap???

PsychoNinja · January 24th, 2011, 11:39 AM

Over the weekend I started my bike up for the first time since early December, repositioned the connector for my battery tender so it is more accessible, and I installed my no cut brake modulator. All in all, it was a good weekend.

The only thing that would've made it better would be if I would've gone for a little ride somewhere.

Yasko · January 24th, 2011, 11:43 AM

Thanks...Never thought I would own a pre gen, but I love that lil bike...

Yasko · January 24th, 2011, 04:02 PM

Photos of my 12v power supply...Anyone have a better spot for the mount???

MiniCog · January 24th, 2011, 06:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WindMeUp

The farther from the headlight the more effective/visible/safer your turn signals are for the rider, you are conveying your intentions to oncoming drivers. Unless you have made your turn signals considerably brighter than stock...flush mounts are for people more concerned with how they look then their actual saftey

I'm concerned more of safety and comfort... But I have flush mounts. I checked and compared them to stock signals (at night) and the flush mounts I have are brighter than the stock ones.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yasko

Nope...It was on the bike when I bought it...Is that not a stock cap???

Black gas caps are stock. I plan on polishing mine like I did my levers.

wellcraft · January 24th, 2011, 06:04 PM

I thought they were only raw aluminum color.

coondog · January 24th, 2011, 06:05 PM

Put there photos on my profile.

MiniCog · January 24th, 2011, 06:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wellcraft

I thought they were only raw aluminum color.

Not on any I've seen. One of my friends with an '03 has green bike and had a black gas cap and he polished his cap, too.

If they made it raw aluminum, it would look bad because they cast the caps, and cast aluminum looks bad and is rough unless polished or machined, trust me on that. To make them look good, the boys at Kawasaki would have to either:
A) Machine the tops (expensive).
B) polish the caps(also a waste of time for employess).
or C) sand or sand blast them (Also costs money).

And you have to be more careful with these polished/sanded/machined parts or you will ruin the finish on them. Paint is harder to make look bad, easier to keep parts uniform looking.

Yasko · January 24th, 2011, 06:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MiniCog

Black gas caps are stock. I plan on polishing mine like I did my levers.

Can you post photos of the levers???

slolane · January 24th, 2011, 09:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yasko

Photos of my 12v power supply...Anyone have a better spot for the mount???

Looks great, I like it there.

I installed mine HERE.

scotty · January 24th, 2011, 10:05 PM

I took my fairings all off. She is now naked, in a cold garage. Lol

January 21st, 2011, 05:21 PM	#125
wyckedflesh ninjette.org guru Name: Mikel Location: Valley of the Sun Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Blue Kawasaki KLE650 Versys, '95 Ducati 900SS/CR (undergoing track conversion) Posts: 287	Pirelli Strada 120/70ZR17 front tire mounted... Rear rim purchased from Fleabay to be sent to Kosman to widen to 4"-4.25" with a possible .25" offset to the brake side for chain clearance... New EBC brake pads with no issues in fit or bedding... Gifted a Techmount to modified to mount off the Mirror bolt for holding the GPS. __________________________________________________ 2009 KLE650 LSL bars, Full Muzzy PC-V 1995 900SS/CR mildly modified

January 21st, 2011, 06:34 PM	#128
MiniCog ninjette.org guru Name: Nathaniel Location: Jacksonville, Florida Join Date: Jan 2011 Motorcycle(s): Past: 2007 250 Ninja 2005 XR650R 2003 KLX400R Posts: 335	Sweet, thanks! Going to get one once I have some money to spend. __________________________________________________ When life throws turns at you, aim for the apex.

January 21st, 2011, 07:27 PM	#130
MiniCog ninjette.org guru Name: Nathaniel Location: Jacksonville, Florida Join Date: Jan 2011 Motorcycle(s): Past: 2007 250 Ninja 2005 XR650R 2003 KLX400R Posts: 335	I just realized you're from Dallas/Fort Worth... I go to Richland Collegiate High School and I live in Addison during the week, I go back home to East Texas on most weekends. I keep my bikes in East Texas. I need to get a ride together sometime. Ever been to Jefferson? __________________________________________________ When life throws turns at you, aim for the apex.

January 21st, 2011, 09:51 PM	#131
Yasko Texas Newbie Name: John Location: D/FW Texas Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 07 Ninja EX250, 07 FZ6 Posts: A lot.	No, never been to Jefferson... I'm not ready to ride with anyone just yet...I don't want to ride over my limits trying to keep up with another rider...I'm Slow-Moo Joe, and would be no fun to ride with... Maybe by summer I'll be ready...

January 22nd, 2011, 09:49 AM	#132
MiniCog ninjette.org guru Name: Nathaniel Location: Jacksonville, Florida Join Date: Jan 2011 Motorcycle(s): Past: 2007 250 Ninja 2005 XR650R 2003 KLX400R Posts: 335	I don't live in Jefferson, it just a cool place. I actually live closer to Mt. Pleasant/Pittsburg. There's all kinds of fun roads around there. It's alright, I was just wondering if you've been there and I understand what you mean by riding over your head. It's a lot easier to ride with people who are faster than you if they stop at intersections. __________________________________________________ When life throws turns at you, aim for the apex.

January 19th, 2011, 07:19 AM	#121
mikesova ninjette.org member Name: Mike Location: Gladwin, MI Join Date: Apr 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2002 XR200r Posts: 128	I periodically go out to the garage and look at it. I get a grin when I think about the fun I'll be having in a few months. In the meantime, yesterday while I was shoveling, I got bored:

January 21st, 2011, 04:28 PM	#123
Yasko Texas Newbie Name: John Location: D/FW Texas Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 07 Ninja EX250, 07 FZ6 Posts: A lot.	Got my new GPS Ram Mount today...

January 21st, 2011, 06:17 PM	#127
Yasko Texas Newbie Name: John Location: D/FW Texas Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 07 Ninja EX250, 07 FZ6 Posts: A lot.	http://www.gpscity.com/ram-mount-gar...olt-mount.html I'll have photos tomorrow.

January 21st, 2011, 06:49 PM	#129
Yasko Texas Newbie Name: John Location: D/FW Texas Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 07 Ninja EX250, 07 FZ6 Posts: A lot.

January 23rd, 2011, 11:53 AM	#134
WindMeUp Small Bike Abuser Name: Stevo Location: Seattle Wa Join Date: Aug 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250R SE, GSX650FK8, DL650K5, CH80K2, AN400K7, SH150i Posts: 95	Battery Tender maintaining the voltage @ 13.08V...CHECK Actually I need to move a few bikes and get the Ninja out of the corner, I have been riding the bikes in the front row, but not the Green Machine...I will make that my mission for the day! __________________________________________________ If you are "Too Cool" to be seen on a scooter...you're a Poser

January 23rd, 2011, 12:03 PM	#135
Bleak21 ninjette.org member Name: Dan Location: JerZ Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 05 Ninjette Posts: 131	What did I do to my ninjette today? I sold it ... now to find a 650...

January 23rd, 2011, 01:57 PM	#138
coondog ninjette.org sage Name: john Location: Palm Beach County, Fl Sligo County, Eire Join Date: Dec 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2005 ninja 250 street fighter, 2008 street fighter ninja 500, 2001 nsr 125 Posts: 812	slapped the bettery tender on my bikes as it didn't get out of the 60's today, which means it will be frigid tonight.

January 23rd, 2011, 08:30 PM	#141
Yasko Texas Newbie Name: John Location: D/FW Texas Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 07 Ninja EX250, 07 FZ6 Posts: A lot.	Added a 12volt adapter, and went for a small ride today...The ram mount makes it easy to see, and hear the gps...Absolutely no vibration, and very easy to adjust...The ram mount is so good, that I,m thinking of getting another one for my camera...

January 23rd, 2011, 08:31 PM	#142
KURT Resident Old Guy Name: Kurt Location: Goodyear, Az Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): sold Posts: 264	Backed it out of the garage, and fired it up.

January 23rd, 2011, 09:16 PM	#143
JeffM Mr. 988 Name: Jeff Location: Sandy, Utah Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): One Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 1	Installed an '08 shock in my '05. Short report here. Took a short ride, first in over a month. __________________________________________________ "I'm the one that's got to die when it's time for me to die, so let me live my life, the way I want to" - Jimi Hendrix Cancer

January 24th, 2011, 11:39 AM	#151
PsychoNinja Ninja Dog Name: Brady Location: Sunset, UT Join Date: Dec 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14 Posts: 186	Over the weekend I started my bike up for the first time since early December, repositioned the connector for my battery tender so it is more accessible, and I installed my no cut brake modulator. All in all, it was a good weekend. The only thing that would've made it better would be if I would've gone for a little ride somewhere. __________________________________________________ ALL YOUR NINJA ARE BELONG TO US!

January 24th, 2011, 11:43 AM	#152
Yasko Texas Newbie Name: John Location: D/FW Texas Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 07 Ninja EX250, 07 FZ6 Posts: A lot.	Thanks...Never thought I would own a pre gen, but I love that lil bike...

January 24th, 2011, 06:04 PM	#155
wellcraft ninjette.org guru Name: JR Location: Augusta, GA Join Date: Dec 2009 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250R Posts: 432	I thought they were only raw aluminum color.

January 24th, 2011, 06:05 PM	#156
coondog ninjette.org sage Name: john Location: Palm Beach County, Fl Sligo County, Eire Join Date: Dec 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2005 ninja 250 street fighter, 2008 street fighter ninja 500, 2001 nsr 125 Posts: 812	Put there photos on my profile.

January 24th, 2011, 10:05 PM	#160
scotty ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Scott Location: Carlise Ohio Join Date: Apr 2010 Motorcycle(s): Yahama v star 650 classic Posts: A lot.	I took my fairings all off. She is now naked, in a cold garage. Lol __________________________________________________

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