Another 250r left behind (2008 ZX-6R) - Page 2

Alex · November 22nd, 2009, 07:13 AM

Steve - make sure that you don't have it overly stiff. Frankly, it should be almost unnoticeable on the street, and if you are noticing that the same body movement isn't turning the bike the same amount as it used to, it's too stiff.

It's meant to prevent out-of-control tankslappers and perhaps to stabilize a bit of headshake. It doesn't have to be very stiff to do that, and having it overly stiff compromises any quick steering inputs that you may really need to make (evasive swerving for something in the road, for example).

mike_sema · November 22nd, 2009, 07:26 AM

man very nice bike, I have been drooling over an 08 in blue just like yours for about a week and they only want $6700 for it. I just can not make up my mind

CRXTrek · November 22nd, 2009, 09:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex

Steve - make sure that you don't have it overly stiff. Frankly, it should be almost unnoticeable on the street, and if you are noticing that the same body movement isn't turning the bike the same amount as it used to, it's too stiff.

It's meant to prevent out-of-control tankslappers and perhaps to stabilize a bit of headshake. It doesn't have to be very stiff to do that, and having it overly stiff compromises any quick steering inputs that you may really need to make (evasive swerving for something in the road, for example).

Thanks for the advise.

I can tell it's on there (kind a like the differance between power streering and a manual in a car),but it is still easy to toss about.

CRXTrek · November 22nd, 2009, 09:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mike_sema

man very nice bike, I have been drooling over an 08 in blue just like yours for about a week and they only want $6700 for it. I just can not make up my mind

Thanks.
If you get it you won't be sorry. I love mine.

Matt_F · November 25th, 2009, 09:22 AM

Nice bike...the tail tidy kit really does a nice job of cleaning up the rear of the bike. It looks good.

addy126 · November 25th, 2009, 09:26 AM

Nice.. reaaaal nice!

CRXTrek · November 25th, 2009, 10:45 AM

thanks

welcome2thedawn · November 25th, 2009, 07:18 PM

ooooohh pretty!!!

CRXTrek · May 19th, 2010, 06:53 AM

I got out of control with the mods

Added the seat cowl. I couldn't stop myself.

addy126 · May 19th, 2010, 07:14 AM

Steve... do tell.... is the cowl a better product than the 250's poor attachment system? BTW ... modding is an addiction there will be more for you....

CRXTrek · May 19th, 2010, 07:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by addy126

Steve... do tell.... is the cowl a better product than the 250's poor attachment system? BTW ... modding is an addiction there will be more for you....

100% better fit , the back of it slides in a slot like the passenger seat.
You can't lift it up like the 250s
And on the 6r the front of the seat is held down by two pins instead of just one

CRXTrek · May 23rd, 2010, 07:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by addy126

Steve... do tell.... is the cowl a better product than the 250's poor attachment system? BTW ... modding is an addiction there will be more for you....

Installed Pics

Snake · May 23rd, 2010, 07:30 AM

Great job keeping the bike looking clean.

CRXTrek · May 23rd, 2010, 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Snake

Great job keeping the bike looking clean.

Thanks.
It's not to hard. Never been in the rain.

SayWat? · May 23rd, 2010, 09:48 AM

congrats! i jus love the 07/08 model...cuz of the exhaust. one suggestioin...put a full akra system on it, and your right hand will be happy!

CRXTrek · May 23rd, 2010, 11:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SayWat?

congrats! i jus love the 07/08 model...cuz of the exhaust. one suggestioin...put a full akra system on it, and your right hand will be happy!

But my bank account wouldn't

The bodywork and the undertail is why i bought it

gogoKawi · June 16th, 2010, 08:31 PM

Welcome to the ZX6 club! It's amazing how many people are moving from the 250 to the zx6.

Be careful with the left engine bolt when putting on the frame sliders. It's an allen bolt that strips really easily. (Ask me how I know!) The right one comes off in a snap.

Enjoy the bike. It's a lot of fun. Check out the ninja6zone.com. The people are friendly and the site has some really good info. And if you need the service manual for your bike, let me know. I have an electronic version.

CRXTrek · June 17th, 2010, 02:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gogoKawi

Welcome to the ZX6 club! It's amazing how many people are moving from the 250 to the zx6.

Be careful with the left engine bolt when putting on the frame sliders. It's an allen bolt that strips really easily. (Ask me how I know!) The right one comes off in a snap.

Enjoy the bike. It's a lot of fun. Check out the ninja6zone.com. The people are friendly and the site has some really good info. And if you need the service manual for your bike, let me know. I have an electronic version.

I 'm loving my 6

So much better all around bike for me.
I got lucky with the engine mount bolts, they both came out with my 3/8" drive rachet with no problems.
I got a service manual with the bike

One thing i have left to do is the ZZR kickstand swap

I'm signed up at ninja6zone but i spend most my time at KF and ZX forums

gogoKawi · June 17th, 2010, 10:30 PM

You know, I really hate the kickstand. So much in fact, that I bought a 2002 ZX6 stand (same as the ZZR) off of eBay. I just haven't put it on yet. Too lazy. Everyone that looks at the bike comments on how straight it sits when the stand is down. I'm just waiting for it to tip over. It's only a matter of time.

sharky nrk · June 18th, 2010, 05:03 AM

I keep mine on the rear stand in the garage because the stand sucks so much, never thought about changing it though.

CC Cowboy · June 18th, 2010, 08:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gogoKawi

Welcome to the ZX6 club! It's amazing how many people are moving from the 250 to the zx6.

Be careful with the left engine bolt when putting on the frame sliders. It's an allen bolt that strips really easily. (Ask me how I know!) The right one comes off in a snap.

You stripped one and snapped the other?

sharky nrk · June 18th, 2010, 09:47 AM

I had a hell of a time getting them loose, it sucked - ALOT

tjkamper · June 18th, 2010, 10:13 AM

Cool mods, your bike is beautiful.

CRXTrek · June 18th, 2010, 12:34 PM

Thanlks

CRXTrek · June 18th, 2010, 12:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sharky nrk

I keep mine on the rear stand in the garage because the stand sucks so much, never thought about changing it though.

Quote:

Originally Posted by gogoKawi

You know, I really hate the kickstand. So much in fact, that I bought a 2002 ZX6 stand (same as the ZZR) off of eBay. I just haven't put it on yet. Too lazy. Everyone that looks at the bike comments on how straight it sits when the stand is down. I'm just waiting for it to tip over. It's only a matter of time.

You really have to pay attention to the surface you park on and keep the kickstand on the down hill side.

CRXTrek · July 10th, 2010, 04:39 PM

CRXTrek · July 10th, 2010, 04:41 PM

austexjg · July 10th, 2010, 04:57 PM

Glad your okay - what caused it?

CRXTrek · July 10th, 2010, 05:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by austexjg

Glad your okay - what caused it?

Worn front tire- day old rear tire- low side on curve throttling out.

I split the wheel trying to push out the guard rail post

then i spun back out in the middle of the road . Every panel has rash, i'm sure it's totaled

Alex · July 10th, 2010, 05:27 PM

Ouch! Glad you're mostly OK!

CRXTrek · July 10th, 2010, 05:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex

Ouch! Glad you're mostly OK!

Thanks.
It only hurts when i

adri99an · July 10th, 2010, 08:59 PM

you're okay

Body parts not replaceable- bike parts...replaceable.

gogoKawi · July 10th, 2010, 09:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by adri99an

Body parts not replaceable- bike parts...replaceable.

Agreed.

Funny thing is, I was just looking at a post with a pic of the bike and was saying the front tire looks really worn. How many miles did you have on the front tire?

CRXTrek · July 10th, 2010, 09:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gogoKawi

Agreed.

Funny thing is, I was just looking at a post with a pic of the bike and was saying the front tire looks really worn. How many miles did you have on the front tire?

5,400 mi.
The more i think about the crash,and look at my pics, i'm thinking the front end let go first.
Got on the gas a little hard and a little early coming out of the turn.
I'd just ran this road before twice within an hour of the one that got me.

sixstring · July 12th, 2010, 05:54 AM

Dude that sucks! I'm looking to get a 08 zx6r too... First thing I'm doing is swapping out tires

backinthesaddleagain · July 12th, 2010, 09:30 AM

sorry to hear

Banzai · July 12th, 2010, 06:22 PM

That'll buff out!

I know what it's like to eat the pavement (see my thread on the manhole cover that ate me!) on a nice new bike.

At least you're ok.

CRXTrek · July 12th, 2010, 08:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Banzai

That'll buff out!

I know what it's like to eat the pavement (see my thread on the manhole cover that ate me!) on a nice new bike.

At least you're ok.

I remember you post.

I lived in va.beach for a while and i know the road you were on.

Crashing SUCKS

ATGATT

headshrink · July 13th, 2010, 10:39 PM

Yikes! I just found this post... really sorry to hear it man!

I know you mentioned the worn front tire.... but if you were on your old 250, with the same tire conditions, do you think it would have played out the same?

wayanlam · July 13th, 2010, 11:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by headshrink

Yikes! I just found this post... really sorry to hear it man!

I know you mentioned the worn front tire.... but if you were on your old 250, with the same tire conditions, do you think it would have played out the same?

less power = less likely to make that mistake maybe?

steve mentioned that he was a little early on the throttle coming out of the curve, on our 250s that would take some serious throttle wrenching to get the same effect as 1/3 throttle on the 6R

however if it was the front wheel that gave way due to being overly worn, than i think it could happen on any bike... its even more likely to do so on the 250s cos they are so much fun to flick about and lean low with, he he

sad to see such a beautiful bike get this damaged. but good thing Steve had his gear on, that saves a LOT of skin...

get well and get back up on that horse asap!

November 22nd, 2009, 07:13 AM	#41
Alex 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. Blog Entries: 7	Steve - make sure that you don't have it overly stiff. Frankly, it should be almost unnoticeable on the street, and if you are noticing that the same body movement isn't turning the bike the same amount as it used to, it's too stiff. It's meant to prevent out-of-control tankslappers and perhaps to stabilize a bit of headshake. It doesn't have to be very stiff to do that, and having it overly stiff compromises any quick steering inputs that you may really need to make (evasive swerving for something in the road, for example). __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

November 22nd, 2009, 07:26 AM	#42
mike_sema ninjette.org guru Name: mike Location: tucson az Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): ninja 250r Posts: 371	man very nice bike, I have been drooling over an 08 in blue just like yours for about a week and they only want $6700 for it. I just can not make up my mind __________________________________________________ 08 250R: sportisi VR full exhaust, Dynojet, custom seat, kleen air rmvd, rim tape, grips, fender chop,zg db windscreen,k&n air filter,15t front sprocket,sportisi-usa clipons,solo seat cowl

June 18th, 2010, 10:13 AM	#63
tjkamper ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Travis Location: Warwick, RI Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	Cool mods, your bike is beautiful. __________________________________________________ Addicted to anything that has an engine and rolls.

July 10th, 2010, 05:27 PM	#70
Alex 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. Blog Entries: 7	Ouch! Glad you're mostly OK! __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

July 12th, 2010, 06:22 PM	#77
Banzai Psychic war veteran Name: Thomas Location: Norfolk, VA Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): Kawi Green '09 Ninja ZX6R Posts: 663	That'll buff out! I know what it's like to eat the pavement (see my thread on the manhole cover that ate me!) on a nice new bike. At least you're ok. __________________________________________________ * 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

November 25th, 2009, 09:22 AM	#45
Matt_F ninjette.org member Name: Matt Location: Memphis, TN Join Date: Jul 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Ninja 250R SE, '08 Yamaha R6 Posts: 46	Nice bike...the tail tidy kit really does a nice job of cleaning up the rear of the bike. It looks good.

November 25th, 2009, 09:26 AM	#46
addy126 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: addy126 Location: Tx Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Kawasaki N-250 + '09 Vulcan 900 Classic Lt Posts: A lot.	Nice.. reaaaal nice!

November 25th, 2009, 10:45 AM	#47
CRXTrek FORMER MOTORCYCLE RIDER Name: Steve Location: On a Trek SU200 or in my CRX Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): Rode an 08 250r then rode an 08 ZX-6R until i totaled it on 7/10/10 Posts: 758	thanks

November 25th, 2009, 07:18 PM	#48
welcome2thedawn ninjette.org guru Name: dawn Location: portland, or Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): 08 ninja 250r modded, 73 honda cl200, 74 kawasaki 400 triple Posts: 255	ooooohh pretty!!!

May 19th, 2010, 07:14 AM	#50
addy126 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: addy126 Location: Tx Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Kawasaki N-250 + '09 Vulcan 900 Classic Lt Posts: A lot.	Steve... do tell.... is the cowl a better product than the 250's poor attachment system? BTW ... modding is an addiction there will be more for you....

May 23rd, 2010, 07:30 AM	#53
Snake 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	Great job keeping the bike looking clean.

May 23rd, 2010, 09:48 AM	#55
SayWat? been around..... Name: Toi Location: Bing, NY Join Date: Mar 2010 Motorcycle(s): 09 SE 250R Posts: 35	congrats! i jus love the 07/08 model...cuz of the exhaust. one suggestioin...put a full akra system on it, and your right hand will be happy!

June 16th, 2010, 08:31 PM	#57
gogoKawi ninjette.org sage Name: Dre Location: DMV Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2014 Ninja 300, 2008 ZX6, 2011 Ninja 1000 Posts: 622	Welcome to the ZX6 club! It's amazing how many people are moving from the 250 to the zx6. Be careful with the left engine bolt when putting on the frame sliders. It's an allen bolt that strips really easily. (Ask me how I know!) The right one comes off in a snap. Enjoy the bike. It's a lot of fun. Check out the ninja6zone.com. The people are friendly and the site has some really good info. And if you need the service manual for your bike, let me know. I have an electronic version.

June 17th, 2010, 10:30 PM	#59
gogoKawi ninjette.org sage Name: Dre Location: DMV Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2014 Ninja 300, 2008 ZX6, 2011 Ninja 1000 Posts: 622	You know, I really hate the kickstand. So much in fact, that I bought a 2002 ZX6 stand (same as the ZZR) off of eBay. I just haven't put it on yet. Too lazy. Everyone that looks at the bike comments on how straight it sits when the stand is down. I'm just waiting for it to tip over. It's only a matter of time.

June 18th, 2010, 05:03 AM	#60
sharky nrk Fighting Texas Aggie '05 Name: Neil Location: Hutto, TX Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '07 ZX6R, '08 Versys, '09 250R Track, '93 F2/F3 Track Posts: A lot.	I keep mine on the rear stand in the garage because the stand sucks so much, never thought about changing it though.

June 18th, 2010, 09:47 AM	#62
sharky nrk Fighting Texas Aggie '05 Name: Neil Location: Hutto, TX Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '07 ZX6R, '08 Versys, '09 250R Track, '93 F2/F3 Track Posts: A lot.	I had a hell of a time getting them loose, it sucked - ALOT

June 18th, 2010, 12:34 PM	#64
CRXTrek FORMER MOTORCYCLE RIDER Name: Steve Location: On a Trek SU200 or in my CRX Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): Rode an 08 250r then rode an 08 ZX-6R until i totaled it on 7/10/10 Posts: 758	Thanlks

July 10th, 2010, 04:57 PM	#68
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	Glad your okay - what caused it?

July 10th, 2010, 08:59 PM	#72
adri99an ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Donger Location: So CAL Join Date: Dec 2009 Motorcycle(s): "Is that a Ninjer 1000?" Posts: A lot.	you're okay Body parts not replaceable- bike parts...replaceable.

July 12th, 2010, 05:54 AM	#75
sixstring ninjette.org member Name: Jerry Location: Ontario, Canada Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): 09 EX250 LE Posts: 117	Dude that sucks! I'm looking to get a 08 zx6r too... First thing I'm doing is swapping out tires

July 12th, 2010, 09:30 AM	#76
backinthesaddleagain ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Greg Location: Rhode Island Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2013 ZX6R 636 Posts: A lot.	sorry to hear

July 13th, 2010, 10:39 PM	#79
headshrink ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Bob Location: CA Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250r, '14 CBR500r Posts: A lot.	Yikes! I just found this post... really sorry to hear it man! I know you mentioned the worn front tire.... but if you were on your old 250, with the same tire conditions, do you think it would have played out the same?

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