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December 17th, 2010, 05:14 PM
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ninjette.org member
Name: Doug
Location: Sydney
Join Date: Oct 2010 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250R Posts: 13
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G'Day from Australia
Hi everyone. I've been lurking somewhat on this forum for a few months because I wanted to finish my mods prior to posting a photo. I'm a long time rider from the outskirts of Sydney, Australia & have had quite a few bikes over the last 20 years including a GPX250 [before there was an internet
 ], VTR250, RGV250, YZF600, TL1000R, R1 & GSX-R1000K6. I'm currently between bikes & am having a hard time deciding between a BMW S1000RR, Duc 1198s & the new ZX-10R [it's not out in Australia yet]. I'm on this forum as I convinced my wife to get her rider's license & buy a bike. The Ninja250R was the obvious choice  . She wanted to keep it bone stock but that was sacrilege to me as I'm a long time modder of cars & bikes. My last bike the GSX-R had 172RWHP due to some excellent mods. She lets me mod the bike but I can't do anything too extreme in case it jeopardizes her license testing. I think what I've done so far is all I'll do & I'm happy with how much better the bike looks now. She's had many favorable comments when she's out on the road about how good it looks. The only thing I'll have to do before her next test is put the stock can back on as the MGP is LOUD!! She actually likes the sound of the stock exhaust  & I only put the MGP on this morning - hee hee! We'll see how it goes......The mods I've beavered away doing over the last couple of months with the help of so many useful DIY threads on this forum is as follows: ZG Double bubble screen Pazzo racing levers [shortys] HEL brake lines front & rear with Motul RBF600 fluid EBC HH pads front & rear R&G racing fender eliminator Oxford Mini LED rear indicators Photon flush mount front LED indicators Philips X-Treme Power globes [HID conversion illegal in Au & will fail the wife's upcoming license testing] LED tail light bulb http://www.ledshoponline.com/automot...1157.htm#13smt Radiator guard www.radguard.com.au Oggy Knobs (Australian made frame protectors) http://www.kenma.com.au/oggy_knobs.html Fumoto oil drain valve http://fumoto.com.au/ Skidmarx rear hugger MGP Slip-on exhaust Swingarm spools OEM rear seat cowling Headlight protector www.amhp.com.au K&N air filter Billet alloy registration label holder http://www.ausfr.com.au/cart/shopexd.asp?id=129 2 oil changes so far - now using Motul 7100 Thanks to all the keen DIYers on this forum - you've been really helpful & it's made a huge difference. Hope you like the photos. Oh, and in case you're wondering why I chose my username - I'm an anaesthetist [or anesthesiologist in the USA]. Get it? All the best from Down under, Doug
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December 17th, 2010, 05:17 PM
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ninjette.org dude
Name: 1 guess :-)
Location: SF Bay Area
Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much.
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 YouSnooze! Glad to have you aboard...
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December 17th, 2010, 06:06 PM
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ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Sean
Location: Mary Esther, FL
Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250 1998 HD Road King Posts: A lot.
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Welcome to the forum
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December 17th, 2010, 08:31 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.
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G'day, Doug.
I don't see a jet kit in your list of mods... I assume the bikes been rejetted? Aloha 
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December 17th, 2010, 10:14 PM
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ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Scott
Location: Carlise Ohio
Join Date: Apr 2010 Motorcycle(s): Yahama v star 650 classic Posts: A lot.
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welcome!
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December 18th, 2010, 01:48 AM
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ninjette.org member
Name: Adam
Location: Guam
Join Date: Oct 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Limited Edition - R.I.P. 12/2/2010 Posts: 140
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welcome to the forum!
beautiful bike!
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December 18th, 2010, 08:21 AM
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Motorcyclist
Name: James
Location: Maryland
Join Date: May 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2014 Ninja 300 ABS Posts: A lot.
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Nice looking bike, welcome!!
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December 18th, 2010, 04:46 PM
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ninjette.org member
Name: Doug
Location: Sydney
Join Date: Oct 2010 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250R Posts: 13
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December 18th, 2010, 04:55 PM
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ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Scott
Location: Carlise Ohio
Join Date: Apr 2010 Motorcycle(s): Yahama v star 650 classic Posts: A lot.
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You can, but I would shim the needles at least. If you can, rejet is worth it. When I just had a slip on, I shimmed the needles and it ran great.
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December 18th, 2010, 06:14 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.
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Yes, shim it at a minimum, with a couple of washers on each needle. Your wife will love you for this as it makes the bike much easier to ride from a dead stop. Adds a bit of low end/midrange punch to the bike. A very friendly mod for a beginner rider that they will be sure to appreciate.
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December 19th, 2010, 07:55 AM
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ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Rick
Location: Alexandria, Louisiana
Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much.
MOTY - 2017, MOTM - Jan '19, Oct '16, May '14
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Hello and welcome.
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December 20th, 2010, 03:34 PM
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ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Ken
Location: Indio, CA
Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 Kawasaki EX250 "Yoshi", '99 Kawasaki Concours "Grace", '06 Concours "Belle", '06 Yamaha YZF600R "Slick" Posts: A lot.
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December 20th, 2010, 04:08 PM
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ninjette.org member
Name: Kayla
Location: Wisconsin
Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250 Posts: 206
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shiny shiny bike
Welcome! I'm in love with Australia
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December 20th, 2010, 11:06 PM
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ninjette.org sage
Name: Jonathan
Location: Beaverton OR
Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): Candy Thunder blue 2009 kawasaki 250r, 2010 Dark Stealth Ducati Monster 696. Posts: 891
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January 1st, 2011, 07:09 PM
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ninjette.org sage
Name: Rose
Location: San Diego
Join Date: Aug 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Blue Ninja 250R Posts: 650
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