July 15th, 2018, 05:54 PM | #1 |
ninjette.org newbie
Name: Willie
Location: Kingsport, TN
Join Date: Jul 2018 Motorcycle(s): '83 GS1100E, '74 Suzuki Water Buffalo, '72 Yamaha 350 cafe Posts: 2
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Hello from the NE corner of TN
Hey!
I can't help but wonder how I'll be received here after I explain why I joined. 1st though, a little about myself. I'm a Sr. Citizen who's been into bikes since getting my 1st one, a Kaw 175 street bike back in '69. Since then, I've had the good fortune to have ridden in about 48 states and have owned and wrenched on well over 75 bikes. I joined the forum because I'd like some advice on a project I'm considering. I have an old RD350 motor that I've owned since the mid 70's. I'd like to install it in a small Ninja, if possible. I sure hope my idea doesn't result in my getting banned or flamed. I guess only time will tell. Now ya have it. That's my story and I'm sticking to it. Willie |
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July 15th, 2018, 06:14 PM | #2 |
Ninja chick
Name: Allyson
Location: Athens, GA
Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 Posts: A lot.
Blog Entries: 4
MOTM - Dec '13, Feb '15
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TNWillie! Glad you found us...
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July 15th, 2018, 06:50 PM | #3 |
ninjette.org member
Name: Tim
Location: Inland, NE
Join Date: Apr 2018 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250 Posts: 48
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Welcome!
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July 15th, 2018, 07:33 PM | #4 |
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
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Hi Willie, it's good to meet you. No problem with your project. I've seen Kaw triple engines and Banshee engines in Ninja 250 frames, so you're not the first. I sincerely hope that when you get it done, you take it to the annual 2-stroke meet at Deals Gap. I'll be there to appreciate it.
I have a Ninja 250, and also a couple other bikes, including the '72 H2 I bought in '78, so you can see I appreciate 2-strokes. |
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July 15th, 2018, 08:47 PM | #5 |
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
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Welcome!
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July 16th, 2018, 04:27 AM | #6 |
"a legend in my own mind"
Name: maverick9611
Location: Augusta,Georgia
Join Date: May 2017 Motorcycle(s): 2015 moto guzzi norge(brownie),2020 aprilia dorsoduro, Posts: A lot.
MOTM - Feb '18
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welcome
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July 16th, 2018, 11:02 AM | #7 |
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
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Welcome!
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July 16th, 2018, 01:16 PM | #8 |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: AKA JacRyann
Location: Mesa, AZ
Join Date: Dec 2011 Motorcycle(s): CB125T CBR250R-MC19 CBR250RR-MC22 NSR350R-MC21 VF500F CBR600RR SFV650 VFR750F R1M ST1300PA Valkyrie-F6C Posts: A lot.
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July 16th, 2018, 01:52 PM | #9 |
ninjette.org newbie
Name: Willie
Location: Kingsport, TN
Join Date: Jul 2018 Motorcycle(s): '83 GS1100E, '74 Suzuki Water Buffalo, '72 Yamaha 350 cafe Posts: 2
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I appreciate the welcomes and attitude. Since, joining, I've done a little more online searching and have found a few sites with mention of this project having been done before along with a few pics and videos.
That said, and without starting an appropriate thread, I guess my 1st question is: with regard to brakes and suspension, is there a particular yr, or range of yrs, that are more desirable than others? |
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July 18th, 2018, 05:10 AM | #10 |
Fogwalker
Name: Jeff
Location: Western NC
Join Date: Mar 2015 Motorcycle(s): '09 Ninja 250 "Matilda" Posts: 124
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Welcome!
I'm not far from you. I recently saw an ad for a Ninja 250 cafe bike with an RD350 motor in it on the local craigslist. Let me know if you need any welding help. Ride on, J~
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July 18th, 2018, 07:06 AM | #11 |
sammich maker
Name: snot
Location: West Ohio - in the kitchen
Join Date: Feb 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 white 300, 09 KLX 250 SF, 09 thunder blue 250(traded) Posts: A lot.
MOTM - Apr '15
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Welcome
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July 19th, 2018, 03:23 AM | #12 |
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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July 19th, 2018, 06:19 AM | #13 |
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
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That's a friend of mine, down in Rock Hill, SC. He's always at the 2-stroke meets, although that video is old and he doesn't have that bike any more. His (our) friend Nick is the one with the Banshee powered Ninja.
Pregens are known for softly sprung suspension, whereas newgens are better in that regard, but it's easy to put a newgen rear shock/spring in, and new springs in the front to fix pregens. Newgens have 17" wheels, which helps with tire choices. |
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July 19th, 2018, 12:19 PM | #14 |
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
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it sounds like a great project to me
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