February 28th, 2012, 11:47 PM | #1 |
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Don't ever take a Ninja 650 apart
I just spent 9 hours installing heated grips, won't be doing that ever again.
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February 28th, 2012, 11:59 PM | #2 |
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I didn't take any pictures, but the fairings are quite a bit more complicated than on the 250. The next problem was the unmovable gas tank. Not only is there now a fuel pump to deal with, but the ignition is also incorporated into the gas tank. I have no idea how to remove the tank from the bike and spent a good amount of time trying. Since I couldn't remove the gas tank my options were extremely limited on what I could attach my relay kit to. Wiring the grips from the battery was also more complicated because I couldn't go under the tank. Once I had everything wired, the grips weren't working. All the wiring looked perfect and I was perplexed. Went to the store and bought a multimeter so I could find the problem. I forgot to install the fuses in the relay kit
Oh also the threads on the bolt for the gas tank were all ****ed up so now my gas tank is not attached as the bolt won't go back in. Hopefully the dealer will replace it. Basically because there were no DIY's I spent a good amount of time saying, "How in the ****ing hell am I supposed to do that?!" Ended up attaching the relay to the brake lights. I only took one picture, around 6:30pm and sent it to my date to tell her I wouldn't be able to make it tonight.
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February 29th, 2012, 12:56 AM | #3 |
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Name: Max
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The relay to the brake lights is actually a good idea. Keeps the grips from drawing power once the bike is off.
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February 29th, 2012, 12:56 AM | #4 |
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I wanted to do it to the horn though in case something shorts, then I'd be out a horn not brake lights
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February 29th, 2012, 01:06 AM | #5 |
Gear crash test dummy
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Have some faith in your work man!
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February 29th, 2012, 01:34 AM | #6 |
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Lol, I didn't know what I was doing.
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February 29th, 2012, 01:58 AM | #7 |
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Reading this is exactly what makes people scared to buy used bikes.
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February 29th, 2012, 04:37 AM | #8 | |
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February 29th, 2012, 05:44 AM | #9 |
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google seems to have a few links about removing fuel tank 650r.
Q. I want to remove my fuel tank, how do I do this? A. Take off the seat and remove the two Phillips head screws that hold on the tank/seat side trim. Remove the trim by pulling it out of the clips which hold it in place along the side, take care not to loose the rubber spacers on the fuel tank seam at the forward end of the trim. Remove the two 12 mm bolts that hold the seat front locator “U” bracket in place. Gently lift the tank and support it with a small wooden block approx 2” high. On the left hand side disconnect the electrical connector to the fuel pump and the fuel tank cap vent line (black hose). On the right hand side disconnect the main fuel hose by sliding the red locking tab on the female connector (hose side closest to the engine) out until it reaches its stops. Support the male connector (hose side, closest to the tank) and pull the connectors apart. A small amount of fuel may leak from the connectors but the tank will not drain. A small flat blade screwdriver may be needed to open the locking tab. The fuel tank can now be removed by sliding it aft off the two rubber mounts on the front frame. Installation is the reverse procedure. http://homepages.slingshot.co.nz/~shanetp/Index.html |
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February 29th, 2012, 06:17 AM | #10 |
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thats exactly why having a manual is a good idea.
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February 29th, 2012, 07:58 AM | #11 |
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Am I the only one thinking "why?"
heated grips in cali just sound unnecessary... it's about 8C (46-47F) here & i'm wearing summer gloves on the bike. |
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February 29th, 2012, 08:16 AM | #12 |
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Lived in the UK all your life? The temperature has been hitting below 50F lately and it feels like the cold is going straight to the bones. Our bodies are very much adjusted to the good weather in California. Before Cali, I lived in South Florida where it is hot and humid just about all year around. I used to love cold weather as a child in South Korea. After about three years of Florida, I couldn't stand strong air conditioning.
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February 29th, 2012, 09:59 AM | #14 |
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Heated grips? In Cali?
Would you like to borrow some balls?
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February 29th, 2012, 11:16 AM | #15 |
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It's in the 50s here today, I felt like it was super warm. I could see hand warmers being great when it's in the 30s though.
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February 29th, 2012, 11:37 AM | #16 |
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February 29th, 2012, 11:44 AM | #17 | |
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February 29th, 2012, 11:46 AM | #18 |
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Yea uh it's more for the 40 degree nights when I have a 45 minute commute home on the freeway. When I get home, my hands are numb
Also for the rain
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February 29th, 2012, 11:48 AM | #19 |
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See the thing is I don't ever drive my car. It's raining today, I'm going to be very happy to have these installed
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February 29th, 2012, 11:58 AM | #20 | |
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That ain't cold. Try 16°F, for that I needed heated gloves. I generally don't run heated anything until the temps are in the low 30's. Then again, it's all relative. Summers around here only get into the low 100°F range for a few weeks at a time. |
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February 29th, 2012, 05:06 PM | #21 |
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