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Old April 17th, 2019, 10:55 AM   #8241
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Alright so I work at 2pm but got a lot done before work. I replaced my broken left foot peg with a pair of aftermarket blue ones. Super easy to install. Well, except for that damn E-clamp lol. I suggest before you ever take your pegs off to go buy extra E clamps or C whichever you have, for 35 cents a pop I bought 10 and thank god I did because when removing the right side I bent the clamp. I used some needle nose pliers but they do make removal tools for those clamps. But 1. They’re expensive. 2. They were sold out at the two places I called. 3. These young kids have no idea what a C or E clamp is lol. Once I got the clamps off it was easy peasy. The spring and bolt fit like a charm into the aftermarket pegs. And they look cool. Be safe everyone!

Your bike is lookin' good!!!!!! Where's your 250 R sticker? I bought an extra set.

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Old April 17th, 2019, 11:23 AM   #8242
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what else would i be doing today....makin' ninja brass look like brass again.
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Old April 17th, 2019, 11:51 AM   #8243
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Your bike is lookin' good!!!!!! Where's your 250 R sticker? I bought an extra set.

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It’s on there. It’s on the fairing just below the gas tank. Just a dark picture. But it’s there! Love those stickers. Pretty cool they were able to make you a custom one to match Vickie!
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Old April 17th, 2019, 11:52 AM   #8244
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what else would i be doing today....makin' ninja brass look like brass again.
Hell yeah man. Er Mr. Carburetor.
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It’s on there. It’s on the fairing just below the gas tank. Just a dark picture. But it’s there! Love those stickers. Pretty cool they were able to make you a custom one to match Vickie!
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Old April 17th, 2019, 06:15 PM   #8246
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Yes, I agree. I tink I would rather install for seals than do a valve adjustment on my 2007 Nija EX250. Gawd I hate that!!!!!

Your daughter's Sportster?!?! Gawd, where was she when I was 25 years old (I'm 71 now).

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She's not even 20 yet and has been riding for almost 4 years. She had her motorcycle learners permit before she had a drivers license for a car.
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She's not even 20 yet and has been riding for almost 4 years. She had her motorcycle learners permit before she had a drivers license for a car.
God bless her. You must be proud!!! I had a girlfriend in the 70s and she said I taught her to ride bikes. I didn't, no one can teach someone to ride. You get on, let out the clutch and go. It's you and the Lord from then on. I'm still in touch with this lady after 42 years. She told me a story about visiting a friend and he offered her a ride on his Sportster (her starter bike was a Kaw 400 triple). She said "Sure". She hopped on and took her for a spin. God, i should have married her.

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Old April 18th, 2019, 05:37 AM   #8248
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@Ram Jet She got a sister? Phone number?

Amen to @VaFish young daughter, good for her! (but hopefully someday the Ducati bug'll bite )

To topic...my day.... these 25 year old, badly neglected Ducati/Mikuni carbs on the hit list

Free flowing, uncontrolled float systems, rock hard flattened seals/orings everywhere, missing parts, pilot jets blocked solid....the works

Intend to replace every consumable, and those above and beyond traditional "carb kit" as well (fuel and vent rail seals)
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Old April 18th, 2019, 07:01 AM   #8249
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@Ram Jet She got a sister? Phone number?

Amen to @VaFish young daughter, good for her! (but hopefully someday the Ducati bug'll bite )

To topic...my day.... these 25 year old, badly neglected Ducati/Mikuni carbs on the hit list

Free flowing, uncontrolled float systems, rock hard flattened seals/orings everywhere, missing parts, pilot jets blocked solid....the works

Intend to replace every consumable, and those above and beyond traditional "carb kit" as well (fuel and vent rail seals)
Mikuni my favorite carburetor.

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Jennings....my my we are showing our age(s) today

No doubt Mikuni made a great product. But long term owner neglect is contemptible ....destructive to even the best carpotata's.

Not groundbreaking info....periodic maintenance and replacement of ALL consumables is mandatory to sustaining a long, reliable service life.
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Jennings....my my we are showing our age(s) today

No doubt Mikuni made a great product. But long term owner neglect is contemptible ....destructive to even the best carpotata's.

Not groundbreaking info....periodic maintenance and replacement of ALL consumables is mandatory to sustaining a long, reliable service life.
I'm in complete agreement. You should have seen the condition of these 1952 and 1960 outboard motor carbs. One, when I removed the float bowl, I thought it had to be replaced. I used a Badger abrasive airbrush to clean the bowl out. It works fine now. I think, based upon the condition of the inside of the gas tank and the float bowl on the carb they must have run Draino in this little bitch. I put about 750 BBs in the gas tank and some methel ethel keytone in the tank and shook the poop out of it. I also replaced the in-tank fuel filter with a VW tank filter.

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results of my Ducati/Mikuni day...these much improved, I project will be fully functional. Have yet to "rerack" them.

Some orings were near crystallized (original?) I believe these were never fully serviced in their 25 year lifespan.

EVERY oring, seal, circuit, float system, fuel pathway.....all have been renewed/replaced/addressed. Jetting tweaks and setup per owners specific wants/needs. As old as they are, they'll now go another 25!

Somehow, I think Jennings would give a nod of approval! And @Ram Jet too?
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results of my Ducati/Mikuni day...these much improved, I project will be fully functional. Have yet to "rerack" them.

Some orings were near crystallized (original?) I believe these were never fully serviced in their 25 year lifespan.

EVERY oring, seal, circuit, float system, fuel pathway.....all have been renewed/replaced/addressed. Jetting tweaks and setup per owners specific wants/needs. As old as they are, they'll now go another 25!

Somehow, I think Jennings would give a nod of approval! And @Ram Jet too?
Absolutely brother!!!!

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worked overtime tonight....re-racked, synched ...as clean in as out.... refurb/restoration finis
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worked overtime tonight....re-racked, synched ...as clean in as out.... refurb/restoration finis
Wonderful! If I had the money I would be glad to by one or your Dukes!

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"you BUY Ducati's....you don't sell them"

quote...Gordon, Custom Carb Serv 4/19/19

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Very nice! I have grown quite fond of Ducati and KTM over the last few years. I got my eye on an R6 though. Not too many Ducati’s in the Chicago area. However I would certainly test drive one before I made any kind of new purchase. I’m happy with my 250 so I’m in no hurry to up the CC’s. But I’m looking.
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Got the oil changed today. My 250 runs like a dream at almost 18k miles but every time I change the oil there’s always that fear I’ll see something I don’t want to see in the oil or in the filter. So it’s always a relief to see everything looks GQ!
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Got the oil changed today. My 250 runs like a dream at almost 18k miles but every time I change the oil there’s always that fear I’ll see something I don’t want to see in the oil or in the filter. So it’s always a relief to see everything looks GQ!
Keep using that Mobil 1 oil and a good quality filter and you ain't gonna see any CA CA in your oil my dear.

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Keep using that Mobil 1 oil and a good quality filter and you ain't gonna see any CA CA in your oil my dear.

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Oh, I won’t be changing oil brands, ever. She will get the $10+/quart stuff for as long as she’s mine. Which I’ve decided if I upgrade in CC’s I’m still keeping Lucy. Lucy Blue, I love you.
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My rear tire tread was getting very thin so I took advantage of being off for Good Friday so I put on a new tire that I had ordered a while back.
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My rear tire tread was getting very thin so I took advantage of being off for Good Friday so I put on a new tire that I had ordered a while back.
Honestly never had to change a rear tire yet. Not looking forward to it since my bike has no center stand because it had to be removed for the Muzzy exhaust. Nice bike btw I really liked that color in ‘05.
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Honestly never had to change a rear tire yet. Not looking forward to it since my bike has no center stand because it had to be removed for the Muzzy exhaust.
I used these on mine.
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I combined a few items one winter when I was still living in Ohio and couldn't ride. I had the swing arm off for unitrak linkage service; while I was at it, I mocked up these lugs and had a friend weld them on for me for the price of a 6-pack of beer, then I sealed up my bearings, sandblasted and bed-lined the whole swing arm black, and had my rear wheel powder coated.

I preferred this method to the center stand. It's a little inconvenient for doing a unitrak service, but a typical A-frame ladder with some decent ratchet straps can hold the rear end of the bike while you remove the swingarm and linkages just as well as the center stand ever did.
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I'll upload pictures later when i've got some final shots, but I took my numberplate and rear indicator brackets off and gave them a rub down over the weekend. Spruced them up with a coat of anthracite to clean up the back of the bike a little and take some of the orange rust shades away.

I live in England and its kinda difficult to avoid and signs of rust without having a garage to keep the bike in.
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I put a sticker on today. I’m a huge Indianapolis Colts fan and my friend made me this awesome red vinyl decal for me and I love it!
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I combined a few items one winter when I was still living in Ohio and couldn't ride. I had the swing arm off for unitrak linkage service; while I was at it, I mocked up these lugs and had a friend weld them on for me for the price of a 6-pack of beer, then I sealed up my bearings, sandblasted and bed-lined the whole swing arm black, and had my rear wheel powder coated.

I preferred this method to the center stand. It's a little inconvenient for doing a unitrak service, but a typical A-frame ladder with some decent ratchet straps can hold the rear end of the bike while you remove the swingarm and linkages just as well as the center stand ever did.
Wow thanks! I just placed an order! My bro can do the weld lol
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Ok so I paid $200 for a very nice upper headlight fairing for my 2006. After I got it in the mail and on my bike, wow major upgrade. My bike is looking so nice cosmetically now.

Anyway, I listed the old broken one on eBay for $100 and it sold today. So I’m happy about that! Didn’t know if I’d get $100 for it or not. It was in terrible shape.
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Old April 29th, 2019, 06:57 PM   #8275
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thanks Bill color really pierces eyeballs
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Old April 29th, 2019, 07:02 PM   #8276
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thanks Bill color really pierces eyeballs
My 250 is the same color and I get quite a few complements. It's a complicated paint job; silver base coat, transparent blue (candy) overcoat and a clear top coat.

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Old April 29th, 2019, 07:48 PM   #8277
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@A.J. Your blue EX is near electrifying in color. Quite nice. What is the "official" factory name for the color?
Thanks! It’s “candy thunder blue”.
According to this but I’d be more likely to take RamJet’s word for it.
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Thanks! It’s “candy thunder blue”.
According to this but I’d be more likely to take RamJet’s word for it.
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Old April 30th, 2019, 07:38 AM   #8279
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I’m glad DM asked because honestly I never knew or even thought to look. I’m just gonna say “candy blue” if anyone ever asks again lol. I appreciate all the compliments you guys I’ve really worked hard to maintain her outward beauty. But inside she’s just as beautiful. Almost 18k mi and she runs better than my old 2001 ever did new motor and all. That bike was just a disaster, if anyone knows Bill, it’s you. $50 project turned into a nightmare. Fortunately I put $600 into her and got $900 out of her. I tried to contact the kid the other day to see how she’s running but he must’ve got a different number. I would bet she’s sitting somewhere not running. I really tried with her. But when this 2006 came along for $700 I couldn’t pass it up. I honestly never knew she would be this perfect. Imo you keep bikes like that until the day comes she just can’t go anymore. I don’t see that day coming anytime soon though.
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Old May 3rd, 2019, 05:35 AM   #8280
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Last weekend I took the Ninja apart to give it a good clean (that didn't last long as you can see), replaced all the fairing bolts with some lovely flat black numbers, and did a repair on the front nose cone, the bike got blown over in the wind last year and left a crack in the plastic.

The final job was to fabricate a little exhaust hanger so I could remove the rear passenger footpegs. A friend of mine's dad has all sorts of goodies in his garage so we even managed to get it powder coated. Really happy with it, I think its come up really nice.

I'll throw some full pics up when it gets ANOTHER clean because its been a filthy week in the UK this week.
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