Will these fix that annoying fuel cap whine???

dubojr1 · June 21st, 2010, 07:53 AM

Looks like a really nice piece but will our tanks still vent properly?

http://www.slingshotracing.net/catal...cap-p-158.html

austexjg · June 21st, 2010, 08:22 AM

Yes they will.

randomwalk101 · June 21st, 2010, 10:22 AM

Just received a silver one today. Real nice machined part. Silver should be nce on white fairing

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austexjg · June 21st, 2010, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by randomwalk101

Just received a silver one today. Real nice machined part. Silver should be nce on white fairing

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So does it sit with the middle line (on the cap) vertical or horizontal?

randomwalk101 · June 21st, 2010, 11:01 AM

You can align it whatever you want I think by taking off the screws and move the assembly around. Why?
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austexjg · June 21st, 2010, 11:03 AM

Was just wondering because I see if both ways on the website.

petiteninja · June 21st, 2010, 07:18 PM

the black one will turn bronze-ish if you park outdoors. i've only had it on for a couple months. you will have to loosen it every other day, unless you have strong hands. it's a little difficult to get a good grip on the tab with gloves on. i like it enough to keep it, i'm not that picky.

dubojr1 · June 22nd, 2010, 07:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by petiteninja

the black one will turn bronze-ish if you park outdoors. i've only had it on for a couple months. you will have to loosen it every other day, unless you have strong hands. it's a little difficult to get a good grip on the tab with gloves on. i like it enough to keep it, i'm not that picky.

Can you post a picture of the dis-color issue you speak of so I can make an educated decision if this part is right for me. I surely dont want it changing colors on me.

Thanks!

randomwalk101 · June 22nd, 2010, 08:28 AM

Put some grease at the threads to help it from binding. The maching is so precise everything fits so tight and nice. I have silver so it's all good with fading issue. I've heard that black powdercoats fade in the sun sometimes though
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petiteninja · June 22nd, 2010, 12:57 PM

i will post a pic tomorrow, i'll be taking a ride in the morning...

Banzai · June 22nd, 2010, 06:46 PM

Likely the coloring is anodizing, which if done cheaply, will fade much faster than powder coat. Powder coat typically lasts 3-5 years of direct UV exposure before even beginning to fade. Anodizing can begin to fade in as little as a few months.

want1sobad · June 22nd, 2010, 07:19 PM

jason - if you're really leaning towards getting this, get the silver one so you don't have to worry about fading. you can always get it powder coated - there's a place near us - i will give you the 411,

ztrack157 · June 22nd, 2010, 08:56 PM

I'm going to be selling these for sling shot soon. Any recs. you guys have give them to me cause they want to make things as pretty as possible for you guys.

dubojr1 · June 23rd, 2010, 05:01 AM

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Originally Posted by ztrack157

I'm going to be selling these for sling shot soon. Any recs. you guys have give them to me cause they want to make things as pretty as possible for you guys.

Well I guess we can start with them being powder coated instead of anodizing. Why would you anodize a product that will be exposed to direct sunlight no matter if it's garaged or not (other than cost).

Personally I'd rather pay a little more to have a quality product.

Matt... Do I see a group buy in our future?

randomwalk101 · June 23rd, 2010, 05:55 AM

Sweet Matt. Are you going to distribute for Shinto too? It'd be cool to buy from a us distrib than oversea.
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petiteninja · June 23rd, 2010, 07:26 AM

here is a comparison of the color change...the gas cap matched the black tank perfectly. it's been about two and a half months. it doesn't bother me, i love the practicality...

2WheelGuy · June 23rd, 2010, 07:34 AM

Make sure those caps are always tight. So many of them have fallen off on the track that the AFM had to add a new rule requiring them to be safety wired.

And watch where you park. Kids like to steal them.

dubojr1 · June 23rd, 2010, 08:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by petiteninja

here is a comparison of the color change...the gas cap matched the black tank perfectly. it's been about two and a half months. it doesn't bother me, i love the practicality...

Well I think I will have to wait to see if this can be corrected. If I get too eager, I'll have one powder-coated locally. My

dubojr1 · April 22nd, 2011, 08:40 AM

So if this will fix the whine.... does the tank still vent properly. I don't want to increase my frequency of fuel starvation either.

randomwalk101 · April 22nd, 2011, 09:03 AM

yes

dubojr1 · June 30th, 2011, 11:17 AM

Well I fixed my bikes whine with the fuel lid mod. I did however use a slightly larger drill bit though.

http://www.kawiforums.com/2007-2008-...-pictures.html

csmith12 · June 30th, 2011, 07:35 PM

awwww..... common, the whine is just your bike showing you some lovin'. Don't fix that, just do the mod because you like the looks.

I have learned to love my ninja's whine, its sexy.

kevheads · June 30th, 2011, 08:13 PM

I must be lucky, I've had my 250 for a month now and the only time I heard the whine was once when I left it sitting out in the sun then moved it into the garage.

Gorilla25 · June 30th, 2011, 08:19 PM

i love the whine...its like she's talking to me

..making it stop is like cutting the vocal chords in your dog

June 22nd, 2010, 06:46 PM	#11
Banzai Psychic war veteran Name: Thomas Location: Norfolk, VA Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): Kawi Green '09 Ninja ZX6R Posts: 663	Likely the coloring is anodizing, which if done cheaply, will fade much faster than powder coat. Powder coat typically lasts 3-5 years of direct UV exposure before even beginning to fade. Anodizing can begin to fade in as little as a few months. __________________________________________________ * If you're arguing with some idiot over the internet, chances are pretty good he's doing the same thing! Zodiac Mindwarp and the Love Reaction

June 22nd, 2010, 08:56 PM	#13
ztrack157 The Sportisi Master Name: Matt Location: Chico Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250 Posts: A lot.	I'm going to be selling these for sling shot soon. Any recs. you guys have give them to me cause they want to make things as pretty as possible for you guys. __________________________________________________ Sportisimoto USA is born.

June 23rd, 2010, 07:34 AM	#17
2WheelGuy ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Craig Location: Silicon Valley, CA USA Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): '98 EX250, '02 EX250, '08 250r, '03 SV650, '98 GSXR750 '03 Hayabusa, '87 YSR50, '84 ZX900, +MORE Posts: A lot.	Make sure those caps are always tight. So many of them have fallen off on the track that the AFM had to add a new rule requiring them to be safety wired. And watch where you park. Kids like to steal them. __________________________________________________ CraigHarris.org Pacific Track Time CraigsWeb See you at 2014 MotoGP Laguna Seca! We'll be camping on Fox Hill. AFM #278

April 22nd, 2011, 08:40 AM	#19
dubojr1 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jason Location: Jacksonville, Florida Join Date: May 2010 Motorcycle(s): 09 Ninja 250R SE, 07 Honda CRF230F, 06 Honda CRF150F Posts: A lot.	So if this will fix the whine.... does the tank still vent properly. I don't want to increase my frequency of fuel starvation either. __________________________________________________ 09 250R SE: Paying it forward one post at a time! Don't forget to add yourself to our Member Map

June 30th, 2011, 11:17 AM	#21
dubojr1 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jason Location: Jacksonville, Florida Join Date: May 2010 Motorcycle(s): 09 Ninja 250R SE, 07 Honda CRF230F, 06 Honda CRF150F Posts: A lot.	Well I fixed my bikes whine with the fuel lid mod. I did however use a slightly larger drill bit though. http://www.kawiforums.com/2007-2008-...-pictures.html __________________________________________________ 09 250R SE: Paying it forward one post at a time! Don't forget to add yourself to our Member Map

June 21st, 2010, 08:22 AM	#2
austexjg ninjette.org sage Name: J.G. Location: Austin Join Date: Oct 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 zx6r Green/Black, (ex-)Diablo Black '09 Ninja 250r Posts: 959	Yes they will.

June 21st, 2010, 10:22 AM	#3
randomwalk101 self wrencher Name: john Location: houston Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 08 250r and 07 600r Posts: A lot.	Just received a silver one today. Real nice machined part. Silver should be nce on white fairing Posted via Mobile Device

June 21st, 2010, 11:01 AM	#5
randomwalk101 self wrencher Name: john Location: houston Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 08 250r and 07 600r Posts: A lot.	You can align it whatever you want I think by taking off the screws and move the assembly around. Why? Posted via Mobile Device

June 21st, 2010, 11:03 AM	#6
austexjg ninjette.org sage Name: J.G. Location: Austin Join Date: Oct 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 zx6r Green/Black, (ex-)Diablo Black '09 Ninja 250r Posts: 959	Was just wondering because I see if both ways on the website.

June 21st, 2010, 07:18 PM	#7
petiteninja ninjette.org member Name: LMG Location: nyc Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Ninja EX250J Posts: 177	the black one will turn bronze-ish if you park outdoors. i've only had it on for a couple months. you will have to loosen it every other day, unless you have strong hands. it's a little difficult to get a good grip on the tab with gloves on. i like it enough to keep it, i'm not that picky.

June 22nd, 2010, 08:28 AM	#9
randomwalk101 self wrencher Name: john Location: houston Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 08 250r and 07 600r Posts: A lot.	Put some grease at the threads to help it from binding. The maching is so precise everything fits so tight and nice. I have silver so it's all good with fading issue. I've heard that black powdercoats fade in the sun sometimes though Posted via Mobile Device

June 22nd, 2010, 12:57 PM	#10
petiteninja ninjette.org member Name: LMG Location: nyc Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Ninja EX250J Posts: 177	i will post a pic tomorrow, i'll be taking a ride in the morning...

June 22nd, 2010, 07:19 PM	#12
want1sobad Ninjette CPT Name: Vince Location: jacksonville, fl Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): Black 08 250r Posts: A lot.	jason - if you're really leaning towards getting this, get the silver one so you don't have to worry about fading. you can always get it powder coated - there's a place near us - i will give you the 411,

June 23rd, 2010, 05:55 AM	#15
randomwalk101 self wrencher Name: john Location: houston Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 08 250r and 07 600r Posts: A lot.	Sweet Matt. Are you going to distribute for Shinto too? It'd be cool to buy from a us distrib than oversea. Posted via Mobile Device

April 22nd, 2011, 09:03 AM	#20
randomwalk101 self wrencher Name: john Location: houston Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 08 250r and 07 600r Posts: A lot.	yes

June 30th, 2011, 07:35 PM	#22
csmith12 The Corner Whisperer Name: Chris (aka Reactor) Location: Northern KY Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	awwww..... common, the whine is just your bike showing you some lovin'. Don't fix that, just do the mod because you like the looks. I have learned to love my ninja's whine, its sexy. __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

June 30th, 2011, 08:13 PM	#23
kevheads ninjette.org guru Name: Kevin Location: central Illinois Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Green 250R Posts: 346	I must be lucky, I've had my 250 for a month now and the only time I heard the whine was once when I left it sitting out in the sun then moved it into the garage.

June 30th, 2011, 08:19 PM	#24
Gorilla25 Dakine... Name: AJ Location: DFW Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R (Sold) \| 636 (hopefully soon) Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 5	i love the whine...its like she's talking to me ..making it stop is like cutting the vocal chords in your dog

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