Project Recondition 250 for Wife Begins - Page 2

CaliGrrl · February 13th, 2017, 02:00 AM

Yeah, I'm a little attached to my bike. Husband frequently suggests getting me something newer, maybe something bigger, but I really like my bike. For my first year of riding, I haven't yet hit the capabilities of this bike. Plus, I'm getting used to the obnoxious yellow and now I like it. People seem to see me.

AoA J0ker · February 13th, 2017, 05:00 AM

You just gotta love those little baby ninjas. So what if everyone can pass you. You can pass a lot more fuel stations. And let's not even get into how easy they are to repair

eulark · February 13th, 2017, 05:58 AM

It's the reason I've kept it even though I've had 4 other bikes. I'll probably keep holding onto it and just add spare parts to the pile to keep it going.

Triple Jim · February 13th, 2017, 09:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AoA J0ker

You just gotta love those little baby ninjas. So what if everyone can pass you. You can pass a lot more fuel stations. And let's not even get into how easy they are to repair

I guarantee that not everyone can pass me if I'm on a curvy road.

That's one of the really fun things about a small motorcycle... getting on a road like the Dragon and easily passing bigger, faster motorcycles.

Bk834 · February 15th, 2017, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Triple Jim

I guarantee that not everyone can pass me if I'm on a curvy road.

That's one of the really fun things about a small motorcycle... getting on a road like the Dragon and easily passing bigger, faster motorcycles.

Definately.

They can't stand it when a little 250 ninja comes flying past them on a sharp curve. Hurts ego's a little, lol.

Triple Jim · February 15th, 2017, 06:04 PM

At the annual Deals Gap 2-stroke meet, we have a little group of guys who bring 100cc and smaller 2-strokes. We call the the little bikes "Ego Slayers".

eulark · February 18th, 2017, 12:45 PM

Welp, got a new gas tank delivered yesterday. It's red and its got some dings, but damn if the interior isnt mint. No sealant in it, so hopefully I can keep it that way. Just need to keep filling it with gas I suppose.

Also got in the new lowering links. It's laughable how low it is now. But it's what she wanted and shes happy with it so that's good. Even went for a 60 mile ride today. Her first ever that long.

Now I just need to find a shorter kickstand. Anyone have one?

dcj13 · February 18th, 2017, 02:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eulark

Now I just need to find a shorter kickstand. Anyone have one?

Saw and a welder...

Triple Jim · February 18th, 2017, 02:37 PM

I've always just cut stands and added or subtracted length as needed, then re-welded them.

ha, typed at the same time as dcj13.

JohnnyBravo · February 19th, 2017, 02:56 AM

Congrats

eulark · February 20th, 2017, 09:43 AM

Guess you cut them somewhere in the middle? From the bottom it looks problematic with the triangular foot thingy. Think I know someone local that could do it.

Anyone know of a good streetfighter headlight setup? Want to pull the stock front section back towards the bike. I'll have a look shortly though around the website, but quick suggestions welcome.

Triple Jim · February 20th, 2017, 02:45 PM

I used an Emgo 7" headlight shell with Emgo cast aluminum ears. It takes automotive 7" round sealed beam bulbs. In this photo I have an LED headlight in it, and it sticks out more than "normal" quartz-halogen bulbs.

eulark · February 27th, 2017, 11:26 AM

Kickstand has been cut and welded. After two trips because i was distracting him with my energy drink induced chatter and the foot got put on 90 degrees off. Much happier. Probably could have taken more off but as is its muchhhhh better.

Next up, chain and sprockets. I want her to have some more pep for around town so I was thinking 15/46. She wont be doing freeway ever I dont think. 55 will be the most she does. So I figure going up a tooth in the rear will give it a bit more zip. A 106 chain should still be good enough for it right?

Triple Jim · February 27th, 2017, 11:43 AM

Stock is 14/45. I doubt if going from 15/45 to 15/46 will be noticeable, but going back to a 14 front will be. It'll also be less expensive. JT has them at a very reasonable price.

eulark · February 27th, 2017, 12:04 PM

Whoops meant 14/45 haha. Not thinking clearly being sick all

edit....sigh 14/46 i mean

spent_too_much · February 28th, 2017, 12:25 PM

I'm running 14/47. I had to go with a 108 chain. I too wanted more zip around town, and I'm glad that I did. I can still easily cruise at 70 MPH on the highway with this combo.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

eulark · March 1st, 2017, 04:19 PM

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Fuel-Tan...3D232209694686

So I noticed a new petcock is less than a rebuild kit. o.O
Any one buy one like this? Think I may as well go for it since I need the gasket between the tank and the shutoff as well as the internal ones for my current one.

Triple Jim · March 1st, 2017, 09:54 PM

I can't remember if you mentioned your petcock before... what's it doing wrong? The main plunger o-ring that stops the flow can get old and hard, and new ones are like $5 for 50 delivered. I'd rather fix the OEM type than go to an aftermarket cheap one.

eulark · March 3rd, 2017, 07:55 AM

Oh yeah, after I got the new gas tank, I installed my petcock on it. And its got a leak from in it somewhere. I'm not entirely sure what part of the petcock is bad, but it's from 2003 soooooo I'm guessing all the rubber needs replacing on top of general cleaning.

Triple Jim · March 3rd, 2017, 08:28 AM

My 2005 petcock needed only a new Viton O-ring, size 007, on the main plunger. The old one dripped when it was supposed to be off. Lubricating the 4-hole gasket with a small amount of EZ Turn fuel resistant grease is a good idea too.

eulark · March 26th, 2017, 08:10 PM

Well, today was an eventful day. Her first big group ride and she had the misfortune of making a mistake mid curve and got a little lowside in the grass. She's good and we talked about what went wrong and what we are going to do to fix it. She's a trooper and was ready to keep riding once we got the shifter bent back straight.

That being said, the headlight is busted, the bracket for the left mirror broke off and the mounting tabs for the gauges broke clean off. Hopefully I can piece it all back together other than the headlight. I'll need to find a new one. But she wants to try the bike with the front fairing on so I'm gonna need to track down some bolts as well. Lost them years ago.

Petcock rebuild
Headlight
Gauges
Fork seal
Front bracket
plus various odds and ends to go

CaliGrrl · March 26th, 2017, 08:17 PM

I'm glad she's ok and wants to get back on her bike. It took me a week or two to get back on mine after my crash.

eulark · March 26th, 2017, 08:50 PM

It's hard for me only because I havent wrecked in the 5 years I've been riding. But she is taking it all pretty well. In reality I think I'm going to coach her through fixing it. Though that might backfire resulting in her getting one of the garage bays to herself when we can afford a garage big enough to have what are considered bays...meh its a long way off.

Triple Jim · March 26th, 2017, 09:24 PM

I'm glad she's OK. Big group rides are not events I try to take part in most of the time.

Ram Jet · March 27th, 2017, 05:02 AM

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Originally Posted by eulark

Snagged a chunk of the peeling crap and stuck it in acetone. It did not dissolve. However it did shrivel up in a matter of 10 seconds so I imagine it will at least help remove it. Overall it seems like it's going to be a pain in the ass though.

Anyone have a good gas tank?

Lacquer thinner is a far more aggressive solvent than acetone. I clean carburetors with it - among other things.

eulark · March 27th, 2017, 06:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Triple Jim

I'm glad she's OK. Big group rides are not events I try to take part in most of the time.

Luckily we made sure to get her a full set of gear minus pants. The shoulder pad saved her a lot of pain I think. As did her gloves. And the super nice thick grass. She landed in possibly the best place I've ever seen. 6 inches of fluffy thick grass.

Probably wont do a big group with her again for a while. It kinda evolved on us and we werent expecting it starting out.

eulark · March 27th, 2017, 08:04 AM

K&L Petcock rebuild kit on the way.
Replacement headlight on the way.

Now to find some bolts for the fairing.

Ram Jet · March 27th, 2017, 08:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eulark

K&L Petcock rebuild kit on the way.
Replacement headlight on the way.

Now to find some bolts for the fairing.

I just ordered a complete fairing set for my bike. I haven't gotten them yet but I've heard good things about them - sportbikebolts.com. They quote $29.78 for a complete kit but wound-up charging me $44.07. I got a color that matched my bike.

CaliGrrl · March 27th, 2017, 10:31 AM

Good thing she was wearing gear.

eulark · April 5th, 2017, 10:06 AM

Well, I'm still fixing it up for her to beat around on, but me and her dad went in together on a little birthday gift for her. 300 special edition abs with 600 miles. So this thread may need to be replaced with a new one titled "Rebuilding my old 250 for me and only me"

Maybe when the motor goes, I'll finally slap in a two stroke single cyl or an electric motor.

Ram Jet · April 5th, 2017, 01:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ram Jet

I just ordered a complete fairing set for my bike. I haven't gotten them yet but I've heard good things about them - sportbikebolts.com. They quote $29.78 for a complete kit but wound-up charging me $44.07. I got a color that matched my bike.

Forget what I said about sportbikebolts.com. I got my kit, it's all messed-up and they sent me the wrong color screws. I didn't even get enough fasteners to mount my windshield. Well, it's nice to have some spare metric screws for my collection.

Ram Jet · April 5th, 2017, 01:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eulark

Well, I'm still fixing it up for her to beat around on, but me and her dad went in together on a little birthday gift for her. 300 special edition abs with 600 miles. So this thread may need to be replaced with a new one titled "Rebuilding my old 250 for me and only me"

Maybe when the motor goes, I'll finally slap in a two stroke single cyl or an electric motor.

Probably your best move. Good luck with the 300. Now you can spend your time together riding and not wrenching.

eulark · April 5th, 2017, 01:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ram Jet

Probably your best move. Good luck with the 300. Now you can spend your time together riding and not wrenching.

Haha yeah, we've been doing quite a bit of riding together up until that drop. But that being said, she's still going to be the one fixing what she broke on the 250 lol. For some reason I can't bring myself to let the 250 go. It'll probably stay in the stable in one form or another for as long as I can hold onto it.

eulark · April 5th, 2017, 01:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ram Jet

Forget what I said about sportbikebolts.com. I got my kit, it's all messed-up and they sent me the wrong color screws. I didn't even get enough fasteners to mount my windshield. Well, it's nice to have some spare metric screws for my collection.

That's a huge bummer man. I'm sorry to hear that. Thanks for following up on it here.

Ram Jet · April 5th, 2017, 02:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eulark

Haha yeah, we've been doing quite a bit of riding together up until that drop. But that being said, she's still going to be the one fixing what she broke on the 250 lol. For some reason I can't bring myself to let the 250 go. It'll probably stay in the stable in one form or another for as long as I can hold onto it.

I'm in the same boat. I was riding a Honda FT500 Ascot for about eight years and got to the point that at 69 I couldn't pick it up if it fell over. I was about to give-up riding after about 50 years and then I learned about the little Ninja. The Ninja is more my style. But I have so much time invested in the Honda that I don't think I want to sell her. I never liked the bike that much and it doesn't do ANYTHING particularly well but I'm attached to it. Maybe I'll just clean it up, drain the fluids and display it in my living room.

eulark · April 5th, 2017, 02:49 PM

Hah that is a cool little bike.

My 250 is basically family. I got it before I even met my wife. Our first date was a ride on the 250 to the beach nearby. First vehicle I ever pulled apart completely and got back on the road. Lot of lessons and memories sitting inside that frame.

eulark · May 24th, 2017, 12:42 PM

...so as an update, this bike is now back under my hand seeing as how she decided she really wanted a 300. So now we have a 300miles 2016 300. On the plus side, its everything she could ever want. This will probably be continued in a new thread later this summer with a track toy build. Or maybe a thumper swap. Or maybe I ride it until the motor blows again and I turn it into the bike portion of a simulator.

February 13th, 2017, 05:00 AM	#42
AoA J0ker ninjette.org member Name: Jack Location: defuniak springs Join Date: Jan 2017 Motorcycle(s): 08 ninja 250 Posts: 15	You just gotta love those little baby ninjas. So what if everyone can pass you. You can pass a lot more fuel stations. And let's not even get into how easy they are to repair __________________________________________________ You mean Funny HaHa? Or Funny "HOLY F*#/&N S#/T DUDE HOW ARE YOU ALIVE"? There is a difference.

February 19th, 2017, 02:56 AM	#50
JohnnyBravo Certifiable nontundrum Name: Harper Location: NC Milkshake stand Join Date: Mar 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2013 SE NINJA 300 Posts: Too much. MOTM - Sep '13, Sep '16	Congrats __________________________________________________

February 28th, 2017, 12:25 PM	#56
spent_too_much ninjette.org guru Name: Miguel Location: TN Join Date: Jan 2015 Motorcycle(s): 2000 EX-250; several other years of the same Posts: 460	I'm running 14/47. I had to go with a 108 chain. I too wanted more zip around town, and I'm glad that I did. I can still easily cruise at 70 MPH on the highway with this combo. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 __________________________________________________ ... can't stop updating the bike!

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February 13th, 2017, 02:00 AM	#41
CaliGrrl ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Kerry Location: Ventura, CA Join Date: Jan 2016 Motorcycle(s): Ninja650 Posts: A lot. MOTM - Apr '18, Apr '17, Apr '16	Yeah, I'm a little attached to my bike. Husband frequently suggests getting me something newer, maybe something bigger, but I really like my bike. For my first year of riding, I haven't yet hit the capabilities of this bike. Plus, I'm getting used to the obnoxious yellow and now I like it. People seem to see me.

February 13th, 2017, 05:58 AM	#43
eulark ninjette.org member Name: Cody Location: Wilmington, NC Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2003 Blue Ninja 250, 98 ZX6E, 06 ZX636 Posts: 249	It's the reason I've kept it even though I've had 4 other bikes. I'll probably keep holding onto it and just add spare parts to the pile to keep it going.

February 15th, 2017, 06:04 PM	#46
Triple Jim Guy Who Enjoys Riding Name: Jim Location: North Carolina Join Date: Jul 2016 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250 Posts: A lot. MOTM - Oct '18, Aug '17, Aug '16	At the annual Deals Gap 2-stroke meet, we have a little group of guys who bring 100cc and smaller 2-strokes. We call the the little bikes "Ego Slayers".

February 18th, 2017, 12:45 PM	#47
eulark ninjette.org member Name: Cody Location: Wilmington, NC Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2003 Blue Ninja 250, 98 ZX6E, 06 ZX636 Posts: 249	Welp, got a new gas tank delivered yesterday. It's red and its got some dings, but damn if the interior isnt mint. No sealant in it, so hopefully I can keep it that way. Just need to keep filling it with gas I suppose. Also got in the new lowering links. It's laughable how low it is now. But it's what she wanted and shes happy with it so that's good. Even went for a 60 mile ride today. Her first ever that long. Now I just need to find a shorter kickstand. Anyone have one?

February 18th, 2017, 02:37 PM	#49
Triple Jim Guy Who Enjoys Riding Name: Jim Location: North Carolina Join Date: Jul 2016 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250 Posts: A lot. MOTM - Oct '18, Aug '17, Aug '16	I've always just cut stands and added or subtracted length as needed, then re-welded them. ha, typed at the same time as dcj13.

February 20th, 2017, 09:43 AM	#51
eulark ninjette.org member Name: Cody Location: Wilmington, NC Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2003 Blue Ninja 250, 98 ZX6E, 06 ZX636 Posts: 249	Guess you cut them somewhere in the middle? From the bottom it looks problematic with the triangular foot thingy. Think I know someone local that could do it. Anyone know of a good streetfighter headlight setup? Want to pull the stock front section back towards the bike. I'll have a look shortly though around the website, but quick suggestions welcome.

February 20th, 2017, 02:45 PM	#52
Triple Jim Guy Who Enjoys Riding Name: Jim Location: North Carolina Join Date: Jul 2016 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250 Posts: A lot. MOTM - Oct '18, Aug '17, Aug '16	I used an Emgo 7" headlight shell with Emgo cast aluminum ears. It takes automotive 7" round sealed beam bulbs. In this photo I have an LED headlight in it, and it sticks out more than "normal" quartz-halogen bulbs.

February 27th, 2017, 11:26 AM	#53
eulark ninjette.org member Name: Cody Location: Wilmington, NC Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2003 Blue Ninja 250, 98 ZX6E, 06 ZX636 Posts: 249	Kickstand has been cut and welded. After two trips because i was distracting him with my energy drink induced chatter and the foot got put on 90 degrees off. Much happier. Probably could have taken more off but as is its muchhhhh better. Next up, chain and sprockets. I want her to have some more pep for around town so I was thinking 15/46. She wont be doing freeway ever I dont think. 55 will be the most she does. So I figure going up a tooth in the rear will give it a bit more zip. A 106 chain should still be good enough for it right?

February 27th, 2017, 11:43 AM	#54
Triple Jim Guy Who Enjoys Riding Name: Jim Location: North Carolina Join Date: Jul 2016 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250 Posts: A lot. MOTM - Oct '18, Aug '17, Aug '16	Stock is 14/45. I doubt if going from 15/45 to 15/46 will be noticeable, but going back to a 14 front will be. It'll also be less expensive. JT has them at a very reasonable price.

February 27th, 2017, 12:04 PM	#55
eulark ninjette.org member Name: Cody Location: Wilmington, NC Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2003 Blue Ninja 250, 98 ZX6E, 06 ZX636 Posts: 249	Whoops meant 14/45 haha. Not thinking clearly being sick all edit....sigh 14/46 i mean

March 1st, 2017, 04:19 PM	#57
eulark ninjette.org member Name: Cody Location: Wilmington, NC Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2003 Blue Ninja 250, 98 ZX6E, 06 ZX636 Posts: 249	http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Fuel-Tan...3D232209694686 So I noticed a new petcock is less than a rebuild kit. o.O Any one buy one like this? Think I may as well go for it since I need the gasket between the tank and the shutoff as well as the internal ones for my current one.

March 1st, 2017, 09:54 PM	#58
Triple Jim Guy Who Enjoys Riding Name: Jim Location: North Carolina Join Date: Jul 2016 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250 Posts: A lot. MOTM - Oct '18, Aug '17, Aug '16	I can't remember if you mentioned your petcock before... what's it doing wrong? The main plunger o-ring that stops the flow can get old and hard, and new ones are like $5 for 50 delivered. I'd rather fix the OEM type than go to an aftermarket cheap one.

March 3rd, 2017, 07:55 AM	#59
eulark ninjette.org member Name: Cody Location: Wilmington, NC Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2003 Blue Ninja 250, 98 ZX6E, 06 ZX636 Posts: 249	Oh yeah, after I got the new gas tank, I installed my petcock on it. And its got a leak from in it somewhere. I'm not entirely sure what part of the petcock is bad, but it's from 2003 soooooo I'm guessing all the rubber needs replacing on top of general cleaning.

March 3rd, 2017, 08:28 AM	#60
Triple Jim Guy Who Enjoys Riding Name: Jim Location: North Carolina Join Date: Jul 2016 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250 Posts: A lot. MOTM - Oct '18, Aug '17, Aug '16	My 2005 petcock needed only a new Viton O-ring, size 007, on the main plunger. The old one dripped when it was supposed to be off. Lubricating the 4-hole gasket with a small amount of EZ Turn fuel resistant grease is a good idea too.

March 26th, 2017, 08:10 PM	#61
eulark ninjette.org member Name: Cody Location: Wilmington, NC Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2003 Blue Ninja 250, 98 ZX6E, 06 ZX636 Posts: 249	Well, today was an eventful day. Her first big group ride and she had the misfortune of making a mistake mid curve and got a little lowside in the grass. She's good and we talked about what went wrong and what we are going to do to fix it. She's a trooper and was ready to keep riding once we got the shifter bent back straight. That being said, the headlight is busted, the bracket for the left mirror broke off and the mounting tabs for the gauges broke clean off. Hopefully I can piece it all back together other than the headlight. I'll need to find a new one. But she wants to try the bike with the front fairing on so I'm gonna need to track down some bolts as well. Lost them years ago. Petcock rebuild Headlight Gauges Fork seal Front bracket plus various odds and ends to go

March 26th, 2017, 08:17 PM	#62
CaliGrrl ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Kerry Location: Ventura, CA Join Date: Jan 2016 Motorcycle(s): Ninja650 Posts: A lot. MOTM - Apr '18, Apr '17, Apr '16	I'm glad she's ok and wants to get back on her bike. It took me a week or two to get back on mine after my crash.

March 26th, 2017, 08:50 PM	#63
eulark ninjette.org member Name: Cody Location: Wilmington, NC Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2003 Blue Ninja 250, 98 ZX6E, 06 ZX636 Posts: 249	It's hard for me only because I havent wrecked in the 5 years I've been riding. But she is taking it all pretty well. In reality I think I'm going to coach her through fixing it. Though that might backfire resulting in her getting one of the garage bays to herself when we can afford a garage big enough to have what are considered bays...meh its a long way off.

March 26th, 2017, 09:24 PM	#64
Triple Jim Guy Who Enjoys Riding Name: Jim Location: North Carolina Join Date: Jul 2016 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250 Posts: A lot. MOTM - Oct '18, Aug '17, Aug '16	I'm glad she's OK. Big group rides are not events I try to take part in most of the time.

March 27th, 2017, 08:04 AM	#67
eulark ninjette.org member Name: Cody Location: Wilmington, NC Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2003 Blue Ninja 250, 98 ZX6E, 06 ZX636 Posts: 249	K&L Petcock rebuild kit on the way. Replacement headlight on the way. Now to find some bolts for the fairing.

March 27th, 2017, 10:31 AM	#69
CaliGrrl ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Kerry Location: Ventura, CA Join Date: Jan 2016 Motorcycle(s): Ninja650 Posts: A lot. MOTM - Apr '18, Apr '17, Apr '16	Good thing she was wearing gear.

April 5th, 2017, 10:06 AM	#70
eulark ninjette.org member Name: Cody Location: Wilmington, NC Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2003 Blue Ninja 250, 98 ZX6E, 06 ZX636 Posts: 249	Well, I'm still fixing it up for her to beat around on, but me and her dad went in together on a little birthday gift for her. 300 special edition abs with 600 miles. So this thread may need to be replaced with a new one titled "Rebuilding my old 250 for me and only me" Maybe when the motor goes, I'll finally slap in a two stroke single cyl or an electric motor.

April 5th, 2017, 02:49 PM	#76
eulark ninjette.org member Name: Cody Location: Wilmington, NC Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2003 Blue Ninja 250, 98 ZX6E, 06 ZX636 Posts: 249	Hah that is a cool little bike. My 250 is basically family. I got it before I even met my wife. Our first date was a ride on the 250 to the beach nearby. First vehicle I ever pulled apart completely and got back on the road. Lot of lessons and memories sitting inside that frame.

May 24th, 2017, 12:42 PM	#77
eulark ninjette.org member Name: Cody Location: Wilmington, NC Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2003 Blue Ninja 250, 98 ZX6E, 06 ZX636 Posts: 249	...so as an update, this bike is now back under my hand seeing as how she decided she really wanted a 300. So now we have a 300miles 2016 300. On the plus side, its everything she could ever want. This will probably be continued in a new thread later this summer with a track toy build. Or maybe a thumper swap. Or maybe I ride it until the motor blows again and I turn it into the bike portion of a simulator.