What Did You Do to Your Ninjette Today ?? - Page 62

Old Guy on a '08 · November 14th, 2012, 05:49 AM

Installed the ZeroGravity Sport Touring Windscreen in Light Smoke... hope to test it out today in the 50degree weather this afternoon...

Moderately easy install; needed to replace the 4 well nuts. The lower 2 were a little trouble but I managed to do it without removing the headlight cowl. I'd ordered a set of black machine screws but the lower two need to be longer then the upper two so had to use the original stainless screws.

nycsteve · November 14th, 2012, 07:00 AM

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Originally Posted by nycsteve

Yesterday- Got the chain adjusted.

Today- Replaced both front and back brake pads. Replaced both front signal lights and installed the battery lead for the Gerbings Glove Liners. I should be set to ride for the winter, although I might replace my tires before the end of the year.

Sooooo, after I did all this, someone overnight, dropped my bike. Broke the clear plastic off of the newly installed turn signal and broke my right rearset and bent the f*** out of my right handlebar as well.

Here goes another $100+ in buying some parts again.

nycsteve · November 14th, 2012, 07:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Old Guy on a '08

Installed the ZeroGravity Sport Touring Windscreen in Light Smoke... hope to test it out today in the 50degree weather this afternoon...

Moderately easy install; needed to replace the 4 well nuts. The lower 2 were a little trouble but I managed to do it without removing the headlight cowl. I'd ordered a set of black machine screws but the lower two need to be longer then the upper two so had to use the original stainless screws.

Please let us know how you like it! I'm looking at getting one of those.

Shaorune · November 14th, 2012, 08:34 PM

****...
i change my engine oil with 2 litter. the manual book says only 1,5 litter...
oh man

Bassman · November 14th, 2012, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by csmith12

That reminds me, I have been a bad ninja owner. My 250 hasn't be started in 1.5 months. It will receive some love tomorrow.

I hear ya. I'm bad too. I haven't started mine in the last 8 hrs :-(

Old Guy on a '08 · November 14th, 2012, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by nycsteve

Please let us know how you like it! I'm looking at getting one of those.

It was short ride but I did get upto cruising speeds and it is Noticably quieter and less turbulent.... good mod... I recommend it.

Bassman · November 14th, 2012, 11:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Old Guy on a '08

Installed the ZeroGravity Sport Touring Windscreen in Light Smoke... hope to test it out today in the 50degree weather this afternoon...

Moderately easy install; needed to replace the 4 well nuts. The lower 2 were a little trouble but I managed to do it without removing the headlight cowl. I'd ordered a set of black machine screws but the lower two need to be longer then the upper two so had to use the original stainless screws.

That what I have on my Ninja. I love it.

Monkeytofu · November 15th, 2012, 12:22 AM

Replaced my broken clutch cable. Buttery soft gear changing is now at my hands

NinjetteNewfie · November 15th, 2012, 12:12 PM

Winterized and stored it

Old Guy on a '08 · November 15th, 2012, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by NinjetteNewfie

Winterized and stored it

Newfoundland, Canada
I'll cut you some slack... you probably have slim chance to ride... you can winterize with my blessing

NinjetteNewfie · November 16th, 2012, 04:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Old Guy on a '08

Newfoundland, Canada
I'll cut you some slack... you probably have slim chance to ride... you can winterize with my blessing

Thanks Chris

Its crazy how much I miss riding when the bike is stored, I'm like an addict suffering from withdrawl

Guess I'll have to get my fix by watching Rojoracing53's videos

Old Guy on a '08 · November 16th, 2012, 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by NinjetteNewfie

Thanks Chris

Its crazy how much I miss riding when the bike is stored, I'm like an addict suffering from withdrawl

Guess I'll have to get my fix by watching Rojoracing53's videos

M,
There are other options;....

Train, plane, bus ticket to someplace warm where they rent bikes.
Or find a simpathetic Ninjette Owner in a warmer clime and show up begging (drooling )for a ride. (I'm sure there are some out there...)

Course, you can just hunker down in the "frozen north" and;

cry in your beer.
while away hours on the web
just grin and bear it

NinjetteNewfie · November 16th, 2012, 07:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Old Guy on a '08

Course, you can just hunker down in the "frozen north" and;

cry in your beer.
while away hours on the web
just grin and bear it

**Sigh** Don't drink, computer gets on me nerves after a while (bit of Newfinese for ya!), grin and bear it...yeah I guess, but what really helps is Ski-dooing

I'd like to store the bike one day and take out the ski-doo the next..never happens tho, we always end up with a month or two of rain, drizzle, fog and gale force winds of the atlantic before we get any snow. Excuse me, gotta go do my snow dance

NevadaWolf · November 16th, 2012, 08:35 AM

Yesterday I finished painting and polishing my lower fairings. Today will work on the tail before painting the nose. My girl will live again (just in time for snow....)

Monkeytofu · November 16th, 2012, 10:36 PM

Installed a shock that @cuz sent me. Thank you!

Related question: The higher the shock peak/adjustment is, the stronger the shock right? Or is it the other way around?

Also for some reason @cuz the shock was twisted in its housing when I got it. I easily fixed it myself but any reason why it was like that?

Firehorse · November 17th, 2012, 02:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NinjetteNewfie

Winterized and stored it

Been lucky here so far. Nice ride tonight at 4c, put all my layers in and stayed toasty but for hands and feet, brrr...A*s are chilly at speed. Getting the heated grips next week.

Put stabilizer in today and am thinking of changing to a winter oil.

NevadaWolf · November 17th, 2012, 12:23 PM

Put her all back together!!

ChaoSS · November 17th, 2012, 12:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shaorune

****...
i change my engine oil with 2 litter. the manual book says only 1,5 litter...
oh man

Nah, it takes two liters, it's just that sometimes it might not have all drained out, so you start with 1.5 liters and keep adding until it has the right amount.

lolibater · November 17th, 2012, 04:38 PM

fixed the fuel feed on my fuel pump! she runs again!

lgk · November 17th, 2012, 04:45 PM

changed the stock front brake pads to vesrah ones.

the stock pads lasted 6800mi. the rear ones look almost new.

smackenz · November 17th, 2012, 05:29 PM

went for a ride with my mom, it was pretty cold on the hands at 7C. Hockley Valley Road in orangeville/caledon if anyone knows it

menikmati · November 17th, 2012, 09:48 PM

Practiced slow-speed maneuvers, quick stops, U-turns and tight circles. I admit I haven't practiced since I got my 250 about a year ago and I felt a lot more comfortable after doing those exercises. Trusting your brakes, tires and bike as a whole really helped me be smooth.

Old Guy on a '08 · November 18th, 2012, 08:47 AM

I just love empty parking lots... good place to practice all ^

jpbear · November 18th, 2012, 09:57 AM

Set up a Hero3 Sidemount

NinjetteNewfie · November 18th, 2012, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by jpbear

Set up a Hero3 Sidemount

Nice, take any footage with it yet??

Whiskey · November 18th, 2012, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by choneofakind

Doesn't matter.That map is meant for the stock set-up. Don't change the set-up until you can change the map. You're always better to be a little rich vs being a little lean, because running a rich (not stupid rich) mixture runs cooler exhaust temps, and cooler valve temps as well. Pulling the snorkel makes you run a little less rich.

The reason carb'd bikes can pull the snorkel and shim the needles without changing main jets is because the main jets are stupid rich, and all that usually has to be done is raise the needles with some washers.

Your mixture is well controlled with the FI, but it doesn't have O2 sensors and cannot adjust to changes in the intake/exhaust. Adding more air just means you're leaning it everywhere.

The 300 doesn't have an O2 sensor

The FI 250 had

jpbear · November 18th, 2012, 02:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NinjetteNewfie

Nice, take any footage with it yet??

coming up shortly..

Eldiablo · November 18th, 2012, 03:03 PM

I bought some grips, and decided I didn't want them. So i'll be returning them tomorrow. But I did wash her, cause I'm taking her for my hot date tomorrow!

Oh, and my date is pretty hot too.

jpbear · November 18th, 2012, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by jpbear

Set up a Hero3 Sidemount

and the result

Link to original page on YouTube.

Turned the Camera into reverse on the same mounting, and I get this

Link to original page on YouTube.

Daks · November 18th, 2012, 08:39 PM

Moved it from behind my car to get my car out because they snuggle in one spot.

Apparently the montero has finally decided that it will take no more of this 6-10 year old battery bullshit, though, so I didn't end up having to move the bike anyhow.

Oh well. Now they're spooning.

muzkur · November 18th, 2012, 08:43 PM

Now my bike have a 2bros, fender eliminator and saddlebags

Daks · November 20th, 2012, 05:56 PM

Rode around town doing errands. I've been having a riding bug lately. Been toying with acceleration more (I'm a boring driver/rider normally) and focusing more on my cornering.
It's different with a backpack full of groceries, though. xP

Also got home and I got a letter form progressive saying that I was not at fault for my accident this summer. Woo! $250 deductible turning into a new tire, sprocket and maintenance.

Jono · November 21st, 2012, 07:56 PM

Changed the oil and filter.

Was 70 degrees and sunny out. Went on a nice group ride with some folks I met this past weekend. I was the only Japanese bike.

The other folks were on Italian bikes: Aprilia DORSODURO 750, Aprilia Tuono, and a 07 MV Agusta F4 1000R.

All those bikes looked and sounded amazing! Can't wait to have the money to get an Italian bike someday.

Kstorm21 · November 21st, 2012, 10:54 PM

After 5 hours my baby is finally coming home!!! We did so much to him! We did a (hotbodies) fender eliminator, new integrated tail light, LED turn signals, new reflectors, new head lights, new (danmoto) exhaust, and a bunch of cleaning. He sounds SO good!!! And he's completely legal!

Maintenance stuff, a couple weeks ago we did an oil change, new brakes, brake fluid, flushed the radiator, cleaned, waxed and adjusted the chain, got all the rust and corrosion off, repainted the mirrors, changed the air filter and spark plugs. It's like he's brand new!

The last pic is of the guy (one of my husbands soldier buddies) that helps us with all of this.

Bassman · November 22nd, 2012, 12:17 AM

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Originally Posted by NevadaWolf

Put her all back together!!

Purdy! Oh, and btw you aren't alowed to have snow in Nevada, lol.

Old Guy on a '08 · November 22nd, 2012, 07:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kstorm21

After 5 hours my baby is finally coming home!!! We did so much to him! We did a (hotbodies) fender eliminator, new integrated tail light, LED turn signals, new reflectors, new head lights, new (danmoto) exhaust, and a bunch of cleaning.

Looks sweet but could use better pic's... specially of the exhaust, but also the signals and the tail

Old Guy on a '08 · November 22nd, 2012, 07:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NevadaWolf

Put her all back together!!

Time to ride!!!

Kstorm21 · November 22nd, 2012, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Old Guy on a '08

Looks sweet but could use better pic's... specially of the exhaust, but also the signals and the tail

Yeah...it was getting dark and the guys garage wasn't very well lit. I'll take some more today and post them later.

NevadaWolf · November 22nd, 2012, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Old Guy on a '08

Time to ride!!!

Still need to find a garage to inspect her. This week seems to be "National Everything Is Closed Except For The Insanity on Friday" week. LOL

NevadaWolf · November 22nd, 2012, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Bassman

Purdy! Oh, and btw you aren't alowed to have snow in Nevada, lol.

I'm with you, but the ski bums in Tahoe seem to have other ideas.

November 14th, 2012, 05:49 AM	#2441
Old Guy on a '08 Chris Name: Chris Location: Charlotte, NC near UNCC Join Date: Aug 2012 Motorcycle(s): BLACK!!! '08 250R Posts: 957	Installed the ZeroGravity Sport Touring Windscreen in Light Smoke... hope to test it out today in the 50degree weather this afternoon... Moderately easy install; needed to replace the 4 well nuts. The lower 2 were a little trouble but I managed to do it without removing the headlight cowl. I'd ordered a set of black machine screws but the lower two need to be longer then the upper two so had to use the original stainless screws. __________________________________________________ Some roads are too good to waste on four wheels! Riding in a car is like watching a movie... Riding on a motorcycle is like being in one....

November 14th, 2012, 08:34 PM	#2444
Shaorune ninjette.org member Name: Regan Location: Jakarta Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250 Posts: 20	****... i change my engine oil with 2 litter. the manual book says only 1,5 litter... oh man __________________________________________________ nothing persoanl bro

November 15th, 2012, 12:12 PM	#2449
NinjetteNewfie ninjette.org member Name: Melissa Location: Newfoundland, Canada Join Date: Jul 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250 Posts: 179	Winterized and stored it __________________________________________________ 09 Metallic Diablo Black; BikeMonkey Integrated Tail Light, HotBodies Fender Eliminator, Proton Flushmounts, MBRP Ceramic Black Exhaust, Chrome DB Windscreen, Silver Rimtape

November 16th, 2012, 08:35 AM	#2454
NevadaWolf Certified looney toon Name: Teri Location: 39°52'40.7"N 118°23'53.8"W (Northern NV) Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250, 102k+ miles -- 2014 CB500X, 42k+ miles Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 16 MOTM Jul '13, Jul '14	Yesterday I finished painting and polishing my lower fairings. Today will work on the tail before painting the nose. My girl will live again (just in time for snow....) __________________________________________________ <-- Linky Hey Unregistered! The code [you] shows the username currently logged in. IBA # 56020 AMA # 521481 Fun Rides! ][ My Videos ][ My Gear Hold yourself to the same rules you expect others to follow.

November 17th, 2012, 04:38 PM	#2459
lolibater ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rick Location: Napa, CA Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2005 ZX6R, 2011 Sprint GT Posts: A lot.	fixed the fuel feed on my fuel pump! she runs again! __________________________________________________ "The enemy is fear. We think it is hate, but it is fear." - Gandhi

November 15th, 2012, 12:22 AM	#2448
Monkeytofu I told you bro Name: Noor Location: Austin, Texas Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 1996 Ninja 250r Posts: 680	Replaced my broken clutch cable. Buttery soft gear changing is now at my hands

November 16th, 2012, 10:36 PM	#2455
Monkeytofu I told you bro Name: Noor Location: Austin, Texas Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 1996 Ninja 250r Posts: 680	Installed a shock that @cuz sent me. Thank you! Related question: The higher the shock peak/adjustment is, the stronger the shock right? Or is it the other way around? Also for some reason @cuz the shock was twisted in its housing when I got it. I easily fixed it myself but any reason why it was like that?

November 17th, 2012, 04:45 PM	#2460
lgk ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jason Location: Norfolk, VA Join Date: Dec 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2012 EX250, 2014 EX300 Posts: A lot.	changed the stock front brake pads to vesrah ones. the stock pads lasted 6800mi. the rear ones look almost new. __________________________________________________ Ethioknight Memorial Fund- Sticker sale http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=111700

November 17th, 2012, 05:29 PM	#2461
smackenz ninjette.org member Name: Simon Location: Toronto Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawi 250 Posts: 118	went for a ride with my mom, it was pretty cold on the hands at 7C. Hockley Valley Road in orangeville/caledon if anyone knows it

November 17th, 2012, 09:48 PM	#2462
menikmati crash 250, get supersport Name: Richard Location: San Diego, CA Join Date: Apr 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250R SE (Sold 6/9/14), 2009 ZX-6R (Sold 6/25/14), Subaru BRZ Posts: A lot.	Practiced slow-speed maneuvers, quick stops, U-turns and tight circles. I admit I haven't practiced since I got my 250 about a year ago and I felt a lot more comfortable after doing those exercises. Trusting your brakes, tires and bike as a whole really helped me be smooth. __________________________________________________

November 18th, 2012, 08:47 AM	#2463
Old Guy on a '08 Chris Name: Chris Location: Charlotte, NC near UNCC Join Date: Aug 2012 Motorcycle(s): BLACK!!! '08 250R Posts: 957	I just love empty parking lots... good place to practice all ^ __________________________________________________ Some roads are too good to waste on four wheels! Riding in a car is like watching a movie... Riding on a motorcycle is like being in one....

November 18th, 2012, 09:57 AM	#2464
jpbear ninjette.org member Name: JP Location: Bear, DE Join Date: Aug 2012 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250 Posts: 123	Set up a Hero3 Sidemount

November 18th, 2012, 03:03 PM	#2468
Eldiablo ninjette.org member Name: Austin Location: Grayson, ga Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250r Posts: 45	I bought some grips, and decided I didn't want them. So i'll be returning them tomorrow. But I did wash her, cause I'm taking her for my hot date tomorrow! Oh, and my date is pretty hot too.

November 18th, 2012, 08:39 PM	#2470
Daks Jersey Devil Name: Daks Location: Austin, TX Join Date: Oct 2012 Motorcycle(s): '06 Ninja 250 Posts: 469	Moved it from behind my car to get my car out because they snuggle in one spot. Apparently the montero has finally decided that it will take no more of this 6-10 year old battery bullshit, though, so I didn't end up having to move the bike anyhow. Oh well. Now they're spooning.

November 18th, 2012, 08:43 PM	#2471
muzkur ninjette.org member Name: Fred Location: Brazil Join Date: Jan 2011 Motorcycle(s): 10' Ninja 250R Posts: 164	Now my bike have a 2bros, fender eliminator and saddlebags __________________________________________________

November 20th, 2012, 05:56 PM	#2472
Daks Jersey Devil Name: Daks Location: Austin, TX Join Date: Oct 2012 Motorcycle(s): '06 Ninja 250 Posts: 469	Rode around town doing errands. I've been having a riding bug lately. Been toying with acceleration more (I'm a boring driver/rider normally) and focusing more on my cornering. It's different with a backpack full of groceries, though. xP Also got home and I got a letter form progressive saying that I was not at fault for my accident this summer. Woo! $250 deductible turning into a new tire, sprocket and maintenance.

November 21st, 2012, 07:56 PM	#2473
Jono ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jono Location: Memphis, TN Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Triumph Street Triple, 2009 KLX250SF, 2003 Suzuki SV650S (Sold), 2006 Ninja 250 (Sold) Posts: A lot.	Changed the oil and filter. Was 70 degrees and sunny out. Went on a nice group ride with some folks I met this past weekend. I was the only Japanese bike. The other folks were on Italian bikes: Aprilia DORSODURO 750, Aprilia Tuono, and a 07 MV Agusta F4 1000R. All those bikes looked and sounded amazing! Can't wait to have the money to get an Italian bike someday.

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