What Did You Do to Your Ninjette Today ?? - Page 118

tfkrocks · October 17th, 2013, 01:16 AM

Replaced the bulb for the low beam on the 250.

IF13 · October 17th, 2013, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by tfkrocks

Rode though some smoke on the road. I think something was burning at the center divide. Oh yeah and this is the first thing I've posted with my GoPro Hero3

Link to original page on YouTube.

Grab the frames around 07, it looks like a car lost control and veered to the left

EDIT: Actually nvm guess it could've been just a car on the opposite lane passing that made me think that. So much for being a detective. Lol

Kokosun · October 17th, 2013, 08:52 AM

OMG!

I hope that the wide-angle on the camera was making it look as if the bike was going faster than it really was. I would not have ridden into smoke. I'd have been terrified that there'd be something in the road right in front of me. Like (for instance), the SUV that was stationary in the nearside lane.

tfkrocks · October 17th, 2013, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Kokosun

OMG!

I hope that the wide-angle on the camera was making it look as if the bike was going faster than it really was. I would not have ridden into smoke. I'd have been terrified that there'd be something in the road right in front of me. Like (for instance), the SUV that was stationary in the nearside lane.

I considered stopping but I was on my way to school and probably late like I usually am so I kept going haha

IF13 · October 17th, 2013, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by tfkrocks

I considered stopping but I was on my way to school and probably late like I usually am so I kept going haha

Reminds me of when I got my first ticket -- late to an 8AM class and I just made a right turn on a no turn on red intersection where a cop was chilling near the entrance of the approaching entrance ramp of the highway I was going to take.

If it was on a motorcycle, it would've been different since the cop took awhile to get to me and probably walked rather than ran back inside their car but I was in a beater van that stuck out like a sore thumb and probably only ran as fast as a sore thumb could if it grew its own set of legs.

tfkrocks · October 17th, 2013, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by IF13

Reminds me of when I got my first ticket -- late to an 8AM class and I just made a right turn on a no turn on red intersection where a cop was chilling near the entrance of the approaching entrance ramp of the highway I was going to take.

If it was on a motorcycle, it would've been different since the cop took awhile to get to me and probably walked rather than ran back inside their car but I was in a beater van that stuck out like a sore thumb and probably only ran as fast as a sore thumb could if it grew its own set of legs.

I won't break laws to get to class though

chugs · October 17th, 2013, 05:51 PM

Removed pair valve, installed homemade aluminum block off plate.

cuong-nutz · October 18th, 2013, 07:03 PM

My ebay battery came in today but I fell asleep and didnt pick it up. Office is closed tomorrow too. Nooooooooooooooooo

menikmati · October 19th, 2013, 11:40 AM

Success with the Serfas TCPG bike pump, found out I was running 24F/27R on the 250R and 23F/36R on the ZX6R and adjusted accordingly.

Only thing I didn't like about the pump was that the pressure gauge wasn't accurate, but I had a standalone digital tire pressure gauge for that. Less than 20 pumps per tire to overshoot the target PSI a little and then let some air out.

mgentz · October 19th, 2013, 02:16 PM

Sorry but for the most part cheapy gauges suck. Buy a high quality one.

Got mine ready for storage.

Daks · October 19th, 2013, 09:28 PM

Went on a nice ride and he got complimented on his paint job

tfkrocks · October 20th, 2013, 04:18 AM

Went on a ride on the 250. Finished installing the All Balls tapered bearing kit in the steering stem along with Driven clip-ons, blue SSR stem nut, and Vesrah brake pads in the front. Sprayed the blue nut with some UV resistant clear paint before putting it on so hopefully it won't fade so quickly.

cuong-nutz · October 20th, 2013, 04:35 AM

Picked up the parts from buyer and got most of the bike put together. He didn't supply me the parts I requested so I'll have to call him up and ship it to me. He also gave me his battery but it's dead. I'm going to disassemble it and try and get it charged. My charger doesn't want to charge it so I'm going to trick the charger.

cuong-nutz · October 21st, 2013, 03:22 PM

decided to sell the project bike. Just don't have the time right now to tear it apart again.

chugs · October 21st, 2013, 04:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tfkrocks

Went on a ride on the 250. Finished installing the All Balls tapered bearing kit in the steering stem along with Driven clip-ons, blue SSR stem nut, and Vesrah brake pads in the front. Sprayed the blue nut with some UV resistant clear paint before putting it on so hopefully it won't fade so quickly.

Where did u get the vesrah pads? I've had no luck finding them.

tfkrocks · October 21st, 2013, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by chugs

Where did u get the vesrah pads? I've had no luck finding them.

http://www.kurveygirl.com/shop/

anacron · October 21st, 2013, 11:09 PM

Cleaned and lubed the chain. Annoyingly the front end started chirping (like a metal on metal squeak) whenever I hit bumps and I have no idea what it could be...

Recently got shogun frame sliders installed and I noticed the upper fairing started popping out (the infamous 300 fairing issue). Could be due to improperly seated fairing, woodcraft clip-on handlebars being pinched too tightly or neither...

A little frustrating but I guess I just need to eliminate everything one by one. Sigh.

tfkrocks · October 22nd, 2013, 12:17 AM

Turned my mother****ing 300 on!

anacron · October 22nd, 2013, 12:31 AM

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Originally Posted by tfkrocks

Turned my mother****ing 300 on!

Nice! What else do you have left to do?

Also, are you planning on getting rearsets - if not, you should definitely consider it.

chugs · October 22nd, 2013, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by tfkrocks

http://www.kurveygirl.com/shop/

Thanks will have to purchase a set.

tfkrocks · October 22nd, 2013, 01:09 AM

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Originally Posted by anacron

Nice! What else do you have left to do?

Also, are you planning on getting rearsets - if not, you should definitely consider it.

I still need to put all the front end bodywork back on including lights and instrument cluster

The fairing stay is bent so hopefully the person helping me is able to straighten it enough to be useable.

I ordered Woodcraft rearsets already, though they're on backorder. I broke one of the OEM rearsets so I needed new stuff anyway. The clip-ons + rearsets will require new brake lines though because the ABS bike is stupid and the brake lines aren't long enough. Will custom order some SS lines soon... The bike will not be rideable without new brake lines.

I have a thread for my 300

: http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=153997

Kokosun · October 22nd, 2013, 01:12 AM

Does anybody have a good video/pictures on rearset replacement?

anacron · October 22nd, 2013, 01:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kokosun

Does anybody have a good video/pictures on rearset replacement?

Unfortunately my phone died while doing my rearset install so I don't have a good how-to. I can certainly do a step-by-step write up, if needed. Mind you, this would be specific to Vortex rearsets.

Aufitt · October 22nd, 2013, 02:11 AM

47T rear,

no more snail pace (hopefully), only going up to 45T was a mistake in the first place.
I blame the Au vs USA having different specs on stock gearing.

sharky nrk · October 22nd, 2013, 05:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tfkrocks

Went on a ride on the 250. Finished installing the All Balls tapered bearing kit in the steering stem along with Driven clip-ons, blue SSR stem nut, and Vesrah brake pads in the front. Sprayed the blue nut with some UV resistant clear paint before putting it on so hopefully it won't fade so quickly.

those steering stem bearings can suck so much to install

cuong-nutz · October 23rd, 2013, 08:38 PM

Put some stitches on the bike.

akima · October 24th, 2013, 11:06 AM

Spent a good few hours cleaning my bike today. I have to ride out to a nearby carpark to do my chain as my drive is made of gravel. I had an oldish guy wonder over to me absolutely fascinated by my cleaning efforts! He said something like "I've never seen anything quite like it! That thing must be very powerful indeed." I'm sure my ninjette would have blushed if it could.

Oh! Don't throw away your old socks! I figured out a really nice technique for cleaning filthy chains. Put a plastic protective glove over your writing hand and then put an old sock over that. You can then WD-40 the chain and massage it using your sock-glove-hand. Works really well! You can stick your fingers and nails in the small gaps in the chain to clean it without worrying about your hands to much.

Chicagobob · October 24th, 2013, 11:25 AM

Or use your roommate's socks.

cuong-nutz · October 24th, 2013, 04:26 PM

Just finished taking my stunt sprocket off and putting my stock one back on. I found out that the wheel bearing spacer in my extra hub is a different size than what's on my bike. also found out that my old chain is streeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeetched. WTF. I do not like PJ1 blue label. Switching back to wax based chain lube.

csmith12 · October 24th, 2013, 04:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by akima

Oh! Don't throw away your old socks!

You can stick your fingers and nails in the small gaps in the chain to clean it without worrying about your hands to much.

chugs · October 24th, 2013, 04:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cuong-nutz

Just finished taking my stunt sprocket off and putting my stock one back on. I found out that the wheel bearing spacer in my extra hub is a different size than what's on my bike. also found out that my old chain is streeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeetched. WTF. I do not like PJ1 blue label. Switching back to wax based chain lube.

I'd recommend dupont ftw.

allanoue · October 24th, 2013, 05:14 PM

looked at my rear::

took it off the road::

shopping::

removed the sock I tossed into the trash this morning from the trash

tfkrocks · October 24th, 2013, 06:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chugs

I'd recommend dupont ftw.

Except they stopped making the dry wax formula. Don't know if you've noticed but the stuff they sell now doesn't say dry wax anymore. The dupont chain saver is similar to the old dry wax lube though.

BIGREDIOWAN · October 24th, 2013, 07:02 PM

Winterized it for the first time by myself, really cool to do that myself and learn how to do that. My steps were:

Change the oil, no leaks by the way.
Hook battery up to trickle charger.
Put Stabil in gas tank and run bike to allow Stabil to get into carbs.

I do still need to lube the chain, did forget to do that darn it!

allanoue · October 26th, 2013, 08:09 AM

Got a new rear tire

fast1075 · October 26th, 2013, 10:35 AM

Washed and waxed, cleaned and lubed chain, installed new front brake line and HH pads, Installed a set of risers and lowered the front.

It STOPS. And the difference in turn-in in unbelievable! And the riding position is a bit better.

NevadaWolf · October 27th, 2013, 07:29 AM

Added "flippers" to hopefully keep my hands warm.

coolbreeze · October 27th, 2013, 04:15 PM

Rode it for the first time this week. Was able to put 40 miles on it.

mgentz · October 27th, 2013, 04:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NevadaWolf

Added "flippers" to hopefully keep my hands warm.

Brand? Any interference with the levers?

Dragone · October 27th, 2013, 04:35 PM

Put the front and rear wheels back on after the new tire install. ( pirelli diablo scooter tires)

Inspected and lubed the chain, pumped the brakes just in case I forgot to do that prelim walk around prior to a ride.

October 18th, 2013, 07:03 PM	#4688
cuong-nutz RIP Alex Name: Cuong Location: Houston, TX Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): '10 250r, '09 265r Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 2	My ebay battery came in today but I fell asleep and didnt pick it up. Office is closed tomorrow too. Nooooooooooooooooo __________________________________________________ HalfFast Racing Team Serving Greater Houston Area Riders:WFO Riders MotoHouston HPC CMRA Ride Smart Fastline Lone Star Track Days

October 19th, 2013, 11:40 AM	#4689
menikmati crash 250, get supersport Name: Richard Location: San Diego, CA Join Date: Apr 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250R SE (Sold 6/9/14), 2009 ZX-6R (Sold 6/25/14), Subaru BRZ Posts: A lot.	Success with the Serfas TCPG bike pump, found out I was running 24F/27R on the 250R and 23F/36R on the ZX6R and adjusted accordingly. Only thing I didn't like about the pump was that the pressure gauge wasn't accurate, but I had a standalone digital tire pressure gauge for that. Less than 20 pumps per tire to overshoot the target PSI a little and then let some air out. __________________________________________________

October 19th, 2013, 09:28 PM	#4691
Daks Jersey Devil Name: Daks Location: Austin, TX Join Date: Oct 2012 Motorcycle(s): '06 Ninja 250 Posts: 469	Went on a nice ride and he got complimented on his paint job __________________________________________________ ~Riding like a grandma because I wanna ride as a grandma~

October 20th, 2013, 04:35 AM	#4693
cuong-nutz RIP Alex Name: Cuong Location: Houston, TX Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): '10 250r, '09 265r Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 2	Picked up the parts from buyer and got most of the bike put together. He didn't supply me the parts I requested so I'll have to call him up and ship it to me. He also gave me his battery but it's dead. I'm going to disassemble it and try and get it charged. My charger doesn't want to charge it so I'm going to trick the charger. __________________________________________________ HalfFast Racing Team Serving Greater Houston Area Riders:WFO Riders MotoHouston HPC CMRA Ride Smart Fastline Lone Star Track Days

October 21st, 2013, 03:22 PM	#4694
cuong-nutz RIP Alex Name: Cuong Location: Houston, TX Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): '10 250r, '09 265r Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 2	decided to sell the project bike. Just don't have the time right now to tear it apart again. __________________________________________________ HalfFast Racing Team Serving Greater Houston Area Riders:WFO Riders MotoHouston HPC CMRA Ride Smart Fastline Lone Star Track Days

October 17th, 2013, 01:16 AM	#4681
tfkrocks ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rebecca Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300 w/ ABS, 2014 NC700X, 2008 Ninja 250 (sold), 2002 Ninja 250 (sold) Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jan '18, Sep '13	Replaced the bulb for the low beam on the 250.

October 17th, 2013, 08:52 AM	#4683
Kokosun Are you sure about that? Name: That's "Sir" to you! Location: Chorleywood (Nr. London) Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250R-F16, Versys KLE650 CAF Posts: 418	OMG! I hope that the wide-angle on the camera was making it look as if the bike was going faster than it really was. I would not have ridden into smoke. I'd have been terrified that there'd be something in the road right in front of me. Like (for instance), the SUV that was stationary in the nearside lane.

October 17th, 2013, 05:51 PM	#4687
chugs Schönen Tag noch Name: c Location: Central Cali Join Date: Sep 2013 Motorcycle(s): 08 ninja 250 race bike, 02 gixxer 600 telefonica Posts: 184	Removed pair valve, installed homemade aluminum block off plate.

October 19th, 2013, 02:16 PM	#4690
mgentz Board Member Name: ... Location: WI Join Date: Dec 2011 Motorcycle(s): 250R (street), 250R (dirt) Posts: A lot.	Sorry but for the most part cheapy gauges suck. Buy a high quality one. Got mine ready for storage.

October 20th, 2013, 04:18 AM	#4692
tfkrocks ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rebecca Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300 w/ ABS, 2014 NC700X, 2008 Ninja 250 (sold), 2002 Ninja 250 (sold) Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jan '18, Sep '13	Went on a ride on the 250. Finished installing the All Balls tapered bearing kit in the steering stem along with Driven clip-ons, blue SSR stem nut, and Vesrah brake pads in the front. Sprayed the blue nut with some UV resistant clear paint before putting it on so hopefully it won't fade so quickly.

October 21st, 2013, 11:09 PM	#4697
anacron ninjette.org guru Name: Adi Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Apr 2013 Motorcycle(s): Triumph Street Triple R Posts: 380	Cleaned and lubed the chain. Annoyingly the front end started chirping (like a metal on metal squeak) whenever I hit bumps and I have no idea what it could be... Recently got shogun frame sliders installed and I noticed the upper fairing started popping out (the infamous 300 fairing issue). Could be due to improperly seated fairing, woodcraft clip-on handlebars being pinched too tightly or neither... A little frustrating but I guess I just need to eliminate everything one by one. Sigh. __________________________________________________ Here's my Youtube Channel. Here's my Flickr Photostream.

October 22nd, 2013, 12:17 AM	#4698
tfkrocks ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rebecca Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300 w/ ABS, 2014 NC700X, 2008 Ninja 250 (sold), 2002 Ninja 250 (sold) Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jan '18, Sep '13	Turned my mother****ing 300 on!

October 22nd, 2013, 01:12 AM	#4702
Kokosun Are you sure about that? Name: That's "Sir" to you! Location: Chorleywood (Nr. London) Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250R-F16, Versys KLE650 CAF Posts: 418	Does anybody have a good video/pictures on rearset replacement?

October 22nd, 2013, 02:11 AM	#4704
Aufitt The A Team Name: Aufitt Location: Western Australia Join Date: Aug 2012 Motorcycle(s): Z50, CB125, RZ500, MC22, R3. Posts: 394	47T rear, no more snail pace (hopefully), only going up to 45T was a mistake in the first place. I blame the Au vs USA having different specs on stock gearing.

October 23rd, 2013, 08:38 PM	#4706
cuong-nutz RIP Alex Name: Cuong Location: Houston, TX Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): '10 250r, '09 265r Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 2	Put some stitches on the bike. __________________________________________________ HalfFast Racing Team Serving Greater Houston Area Riders:WFO Riders MotoHouston HPC CMRA Ride Smart Fastline Lone Star Track Days

October 24th, 2013, 11:06 AM	#4707
akima Nooblet Name: Akima Location: England Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Ninja 250R FI Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '13	Spent a good few hours cleaning my bike today. I have to ride out to a nearby carpark to do my chain as my drive is made of gravel. I had an oldish guy wonder over to me absolutely fascinated by my cleaning efforts! He said something like "I've never seen anything quite like it! That thing must be very powerful indeed." I'm sure my ninjette would have blushed if it could. Oh! Don't throw away your old socks! I figured out a really nice technique for cleaning filthy chains. Put a plastic protective glove over your writing hand and then put an old sock over that. You can then WD-40 the chain and massage it using your sock-glove-hand. Works really well! You can stick your fingers and nails in the small gaps in the chain to clean it without worrying about your hands to much.
	1 out of 1 members found this post helpful.

October 24th, 2013, 11:25 AM	#4708
Chicagobob ninjette.org guru Name: Bob Location: Chicago Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): '06 Ninja 250, 2018 Honda GL1800B Posts: 315	Or use your roommate's socks.
	1 out of 1 members found this post helpful.

October 24th, 2013, 04:26 PM	#4709
cuong-nutz RIP Alex Name: Cuong Location: Houston, TX Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): '10 250r, '09 265r Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 2	Just finished taking my stunt sprocket off and putting my stock one back on. I found out that the wheel bearing spacer in my extra hub is a different size than what's on my bike. also found out that my old chain is streeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeetched. WTF. I do not like PJ1 blue label. Switching back to wax based chain lube. __________________________________________________ HalfFast Racing Team Serving Greater Houston Area Riders:WFO Riders MotoHouston HPC CMRA Ride Smart Fastline Lone Star Track Days

October 24th, 2013, 05:14 PM	#4712
allanoue ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Al Location: York, Pa Join Date: Dec 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300..............2008 Ninja 500-sold...2009 Ninja 250-Crashed Posts: Too much. MOTM - Sep '14	looked at my rear:: took it off the road:: shopping:: removed the sock I tossed into the trash this morning from the trash

October 24th, 2013, 07:02 PM	#4714
BIGREDIOWAN ninjette.org member Name: Trevor Location: Norwalk, IA Join Date: May 2013 Motorcycle(s): Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: 51	Winterized it for the first time by myself, really cool to do that myself and learn how to do that. My steps were: Change the oil, no leaks by the way. Hook battery up to trickle charger. Put Stabil in gas tank and run bike to allow Stabil to get into carbs. I do still need to lube the chain, did forget to do that darn it!

October 26th, 2013, 08:09 AM	#4715
allanoue ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Al Location: York, Pa Join Date: Dec 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300..............2008 Ninja 500-sold...2009 Ninja 250-Crashed Posts: Too much. MOTM - Sep '14	Got a new rear tire

October 26th, 2013, 10:35 AM	#4716
fast1075 ninjette.org guru Name: harry Location: Central Florida Join Date: Sep 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Ninja 250, 2004 Buell XB12s, Honda 110 Elite Posts: 332	Washed and waxed, cleaned and lubed chain, installed new front brake line and HH pads, Installed a set of risers and lowered the front. It STOPS. And the difference in turn-in in unbelievable! And the riding position is a bit better. __________________________________________________ "They don't pay me enough to ride this thing!" Kenny Roberts after winning the Indy Mile on the TZ750 powered Grand National bike.

October 27th, 2013, 07:29 AM	#4717
NevadaWolf Certified looney toon Name: Teri Location: 39°52'40.7"N 118°23'53.8"W (Northern NV) Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250, 102k+ miles -- 2014 CB500X, 42k+ miles Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 16 MOTM Jul '13, Jul '14	Added "flippers" to hopefully keep my hands warm. __________________________________________________ <-- Linky Hey Unregistered! The code [you] shows the username currently logged in. IBA # 56020 AMA # 521481 Fun Rides! ][ My Videos ][ My Gear Hold yourself to the same rules you expect others to follow.

October 27th, 2013, 04:15 PM	#4718
coolbreeze ninjette.org sage Name: darius Location: GA Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2000 250 sold; 2005 636 sold. BIKELESS IN ATLANTA Posts: 753	Rode it for the first time this week. Was able to put 40 miles on it.

October 27th, 2013, 04:35 PM	#4720
Dragone ninjette.org member Name: Ted Location: Nevada Join Date: Dec 2011 Motorcycle(s): '86 VFR 750, '90 ZX7, '92 KZ1000, '05 ninja 500, '05 6RR, '06 10R, '07 ninja 250 Posts: 122	Put the front and rear wheels back on after the new tire install. ( pirelli diablo scooter tires) Inspected and lubed the chain, pumped the brakes just in case I forgot to do that prelim walk around prior to a ride.

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