What Did You Do to Your Ninjette Today ??

[Kstorm21]

Originally Posted by psych0hans

Congratz

Thanks! I'm super pumped! The suck ass part of it, I have to wait to take the MSF class till mid-Dec.

[Graugaard]

Changing oil, today just motoroil, but in the upcoming month i will change fork oil, last owner hasn't done it for 3-4 years! So i think the new 10w oil will do a massive change since my forks are very hard pt, during the old oil!

Also going to change the coolant, and bought a new air filter (uni-filter).

[lolibater]

I somehow broke my bike again! Probably somehow got air in the fuel lines

[jwollam]

Had my chain guard painted and had a carbon fiber hydrographic done over the top of it, and then finally got my Evotech exhaust hanger installed it and removed my rear pegs! So much better!





Close up of the chain guard, I know it may not be for everyone, but I kinda dig it, the guy at the body shop that does the hydrographics told me it would be a big difference in price to get the OEM paint, but he was just at a hobby shop down the road from his place and they had a color that was really close, Good enough in my book lol.

[thumper64]

Originally Posted by choneofakind

Not really. They know what tune they want to deliver. There's sensors for air temp, engine temp, and other various parameters.

They can do the math and program it to do what they want at varying temps/elevations/engine temps/throttle openings/load etc. The O2 sensor is just a back up.

It's not the only fuel injected bike that doesn't have and O2 sensor. Look at the 650, some Yamaha's, etc.

If other parameters are set correctly, the O2 shouldn't be needed. Typically you would tune a little rich to stay safe, and as the air temp and things change, there's a compensation built in to adjust the fuel.

When the ecu uses the O2 sensor your air fuel ratios bounce back and forth because it's trying to reach a perfect 14.7:1 mix. However, they normally use a narrowband sensor that only reads a hair above and below 14.7:1, so it keeps overcompensating. Without an O2 sensor, it adheres just to the map. Ideally, the computer would use a wide band sensor that reads between 10:1 and 20:1 AFR, but those are a lot more expensive and tend to be more sensitive and fail easier. Plus they're typically 5 wires instead of between 1 and 4.

As someone above said, changing the intake or anything for that matter, could change the mix or way the cylinders fill. Even two engines using similar parts can require different fuel maps to run right. So maybe your motor may have been extra rich or could have been close to being too lean, your elevation, the gas you got last time at the pump, etc can all effect it. Even whether you get Shell vs BP vs noname gas.

I have a Honda Civic with a fully built, boosted Acura Integra GSR engine running a piggyback engine management (Hondata S300) and I have a wideband O2 sensor wired into the ecu and keep it disabled because otherwise my air fuel ratios bounce around way too much and it runs poorly. Granted, I may not have all my parameters set perfectly right and an auto manufacturer is able to sort that out. I'm no expert, but I'm not unfamiliar to the world of EFI either.

[thumper64]

Originally Posted by Graugaard

Changing oil, today just motoroil, but in the upcoming month i will change fork oil, last owner hasn't done it for 3-4 years! So i think the new 10w oil will do a massive change since my forks are very hard pt, during the old oil!

Also going to change the coolant, and bought a new air filter (uni-filter).

I was at a bike shop a couple weeks ago and was told that automatic transmission fluid is the same weight and is interchangeable with 10wt fork oil. May save you a few bucks...

Nice to see other people using Uni filters. The oiled foam filters filter the best and don't clog and get restricted near as quick as oiled gauze like the K&N filters.

[choneofakind]

Originally Posted by thumper64

If other parameters are set correctly, the O2 shouldn't be needed. Typically you would tune a little rich to stay safe, and as the air temp and things change, there's a compensation built in to adjust the fuel.

When the ecu uses the O2 sensor your air fuel ratios bounce back and forth because it's trying to reach a perfect 14.7:1 mix. However, they normally use a narrowband sensor that only reads a hair above and below 14.7:1, so it keeps overcompensating. Without an O2 sensor, it adheres just to the map. Ideally, the computer would use a wide band sensor that reads between 10:1 and 20:1 AFR, but those are a lot more expensive and tend to be more sensitive and fail easier. Plus they're typically 5 wires instead of between 1 and 4.

Yes, and...?

[thumper64]

Originally Posted by choneofakind

Yes, and...?

An O2 isn't really necessary. The air fuel ratios bounce around a lot, but there's things they can't really tune for like winter fuel mix vs summer mix. With gas that has ethanol, they vary the amount throughout the year and your air fuel ratios will vary. So....kind of agreeing with you and disagreeing with Kawasaki on their decision.

[choneofakind]

Gotcha.

[CZroe]

Originally Posted by cuong-nutz

Marred the **** out of my wheels trying to mount the bt-45s. I got pissed off trying to mount the rear tire. Those Bias ply sidewalls are stiff as ****! I'm going to take it to a guy tomorrow to mount it. Never again am I doing this. My poor wheels.

Sounds like an attempt I made in the past except you didn't end up with blood running down your chin like I did.

[lolibater]

got more issues fixed with a member from BARF. Feel confident that I won't get stranded on this bike now

[psych0hans]

Originally Posted by jwollam

Had my chain guard painted and had a carbon fiber hydrographic done over the top of it, and then finally got my Evotech exhaust hanger installed it and removed my rear pegs! So much better!





Close up of the chain guard, I know it may not be for everyone, but I kinda dig it, the guy at the body shop that does the hydrographics told me it would be a big difference in price to get the OEM paint, but he was just at a hobby shop down the road from his place and they had a color that was really close, Good enough in my book lol.

Your bike looks SWEET!!! Good work!!!

On a side note, would painting the rims green be overkill?

[jwollam]

Originally Posted by psych0hans

Your bike looks SWEET!!! Good work!!!

On a side note, would painting the rims green be overkill?

I really apprecaite the compliment thank you!
For my tastes painting the rims would be a bit much, I'm still debating on adding the green rim stripes, we'll see what the future holds.
Next up for the little ninjette is pod filters, remove the airbox, and a full area p exhaust. Hopefully my wife gives the thumbs up LOL

[Chicagobob]

Adjusted the valves. Tiniest engine I've ever worked on (since my model airplane days).

Installed new speedo/tach:

[lolibater]

Damn Bob. That looks freakin sick.

[Old Guy on a '08]

Originally Posted by Chicagobob

Tiniest engine I've ever worked on (since my model airplane days).

Here's the speedo/tach:

Sweet... is the speedo calibratable???? Where'd you get it.

[Chicagobob]

Trailtech.net. It's the Vapor speedo/tach. It operates off a wheel magnet and sensor, and you calibrate it to the rollout length of your wheel.

[cuong-nutz]

Originally Posted by CZroe

Sounds like an attempt I made in the past except you didn't end up with blood running down your chin like I did.

Wow. My tire installer guy had a hard time getting the bead to seat until I suggested the ratchet strap idea. Riding the 250 feels Wierd after having been riding the r6 for the past few days. The bike feels so low and the ergo feels like I'm riding a horse! Makes me want to raise the rear some.

Turn in feels Wierd with my tire size combo. The 120 up front makes the front feel heavy and takes more error but the rear seems like it turns in faster than the front. It's aN odd feeling.

[Daks]

Peeled off more decals. Still got the big mofo on the bottom but my fingernails needed a break. xP

[CZroe]

Originally Posted by cuong-nutz

Wow. My tire installer guy had a hard time getting the bead to seat until I suggested the ratchet strap idea. Riding the 250 feels Wierd after having been riding the r6 for the past few days. The bike feels so low and the ergo feels like I'm riding a horse! Makes me want to raise the rear some.

Turn in feels Wierd with my tire size combo. The 120 up front makes the front feel heavy and takes more error but the rear seems like it turns in faster than the front. It's aN odd feeling.

Pics:
http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showp...&postcount=131

[psych0hans]

Originally Posted by Daks

Peeled off more decals. Still got the big mofo on the bottom but my fingernails needed a break. xP

Are you using wd40? You should... Peel corner, spray, wait. Repeat.

[menikmati]

Checked tire pressure and lubed the chain on the 250R.

Installed and calibrated a Speedohealer V4 on the ZX6R, stock speedo had an error of +6.2% at 60MPH (actual, 64MPH indicated).

[Daks]

Originally Posted by psych0hans

Are you using wd40? You should... Peel corner, spray, wait. Repeat.

I aint got time for that ****.
The only thing that loosened the adhesive was the heat from the sun anyway. What I couldn't get up with my fingers I used a razor on. Rubbed the leftover glue off with 99% rubbing alcohol and a shop rag.

Takes a bit but there's no greasy mess to clean up later.

[NevadaWolf]

Finally my handlebars came in so I installed them and my grips!! :squee:

[Bassman]

Originally Posted by jwollam

Had my chain guard painted and had a carbon fiber hydrographic done over the top of it, and then finally got my Evotech exhaust hanger installed it and removed my rear pegs! So much better!





Close up of the chain guard, I know it may not be for everyone, but I kinda dig it, the guy at the body shop that does the hydrographics told me it would be a big difference in price to get the OEM paint, but he was just at a hobby shop down the road from his place and they had a color that was really close, Good enough in my book lol.

Dude, you bike looks soooo sweet! I am partial to Kawi green, but all your mods as a total look rock :-)

[lolibater]

I fixed my idle with only the finest of materials; zipties, threadlocker, electrical tape, and super glue.

[jwollam]

Originally Posted by Bassman

Dude, you bike looks soooo sweet! I am partial to Kawi green, but all your mods as a total look rock :-)

Thank you, that's very nice of you to say!
I'm pretty partial to the Kawi green myself
I think she'll look much better once she's got an area P exhaust, and pod filters

[cuong-nutz]

Got the new clutch cable installed. Thanks to @cuz for giving me his old one!

[lolibater]

drove around the block a 2k for 30 min straight to log low rpm AFR data :/

[Dragonracer76]

Rode to about 60 miles to school and the barber. Got my new Pirelli Sport Demons in... now to have them installed..

[Mehbs300]

Adjusted pre-load and attached rego tube to chain guard.

[lolibater]

I decided to give her a rest for one day and took the car

[Miles_Prower]

Originally Posted by lolibater

I decided to give her a rest for one day and took the car

hahaha i did this too!! but only because she was worried about snow/ice.
scaredy cat..didnt even end up snowing!

[lolibater]

It was supposed to rain here today too....... looks quite sunny out the office window. Probably directly related to my vehicle choice, I'm sure.

[Old Guy on a '08]

Originally Posted by lolibater

It was supposed to rain here today too....... looks quite sunny out the office window. Probably directly related to my vehicle choice, I'm sure.

No bad decision should go unpunished!!!

[Old Guy on a '08]

Originally Posted by Mehbs300

Adjusted pre-load and attached rego tube to chain guard.

[Kstorm21]

^^agreed! What's that? I looked it up and I know its a tube to hold/display the registration or something? Is that something you have to do?

[Mehbs300]

Originally Posted by Old Guy on a '08

Rego (registration) tube is just a little plastic tube that bolts onto the bike. In Australia all cars/trucks/bikes need to have a registration sticker. Most come from the dealer in a bulky rectangular plastic case hung from the number plate. The tube just cleans things up a bit.

In the pic is how it come from the dealer, there is just a temporary paper slip in plastic case from the dealer while I was waiting for the sticker to be posted out by the transport dept.

[Old Guy on a '08]

so they do believe the bike is registered if there is a plate on it, they have to se to "rogo" too!!!???

[Mehbs300]

Yeah, it shows the date that registration has been paid up to along with vin# and details of the bike.
I'm not sure how it works in the U.S. but from movies the cop pulls someone over and always asks for "licence and registration"
Here they just ask for "licence"