What Did You Do to Your Ninjette Today ?? - Page 77

LNasty · January 28th, 2013, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Redgeneral

Dude, it was so ridiculously cold. It hit -52C last week. I feel like I live in the goddamn artic.

I'll get those pics for you tomorrow.

Thank you, Having my dealer order one in, if he can't get the DMP I will see if he can get the rumble concepts bone series one. Pretty much the exact same thing.

Been hunting in Colorado when it was -60F, Have never felt cold like that before. When you would go piss by a tree it would freeze before it hit the ground. So cold your spine feels like its snapping in two

rc racer · January 28th, 2013, 01:22 PM

Mounted some rain tires to my spare set of wheels today.

rojoracing53 · January 29th, 2013, 06:19 AM

Got my gerbing heat jacket and gloves back from warranty work last night but had to leave the ninjette at home today and take the truck. I just picked up a 2-tier oven for my powder coating project

Going to wire it up and do my full exhaust as well as a few test pieces then tear it apart and build a motorcycle frame sized oven out of the parts.

cuong-nutz · January 29th, 2013, 11:26 PM

I think I figured out why my new 250 doesn't start. The guy I bought it from messed with the idle air mixture screw/needles and supposively set them at 2.5 turns out, which he did not. Well the needle was protruding out into the carb air inlet. The guy did 2.5-half turns and not full 360 turns. When you do 2.5 complete turns, the needle should be almost flush with the carb air inlet surface. Super simple fix and I should quickly turn a fast profit. I just need to pick up a battery for the bike.

Either way, I stripped down the carbs and inspected everything. I can tell there was some old signs of oil fuel in the carb bowls as the bowls were stained and there was some build up on the plunger for the floats. Jets were free of crud. No tears in the diaphragms, needles look good although they're not shimmed (may just throw one or two in there). Main 98 jets and 38 pilots.

Oh and For some reason, I was able to pull the carb out with the airbox still in the frame. I guess its easier when the bike's still new!

lolibater · January 29th, 2013, 11:29 PM

Nice work Cuong! Make dat paper lol.

Finally was able to tune away my weird idle rev. Uploaded a new fuel map that should provide better MPG while still being buttery smooth

Thanks @choneofakind for that

cuong-nutz · January 29th, 2013, 11:36 PM

Good stuff Rick! Ninjetters at their best

lolibater · January 30th, 2013, 12:15 AM

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Originally Posted by cuong-nutz

Good stuff Rick! Ninjetters at their best

All the ecotrons kit users have been so helpful on here. I look forward to the day where I can help someone out with that knowledge too

cuong-nutz · January 30th, 2013, 11:00 PM

Finally got around to cleaning the carbs on the new bike. As I was buttoning everything up I saw there was a little imperfection in the casting where the diaphragm goes over and immediately inspected the diaphragms for tears. Sure enough there was a tear but not where the imperfection was. Damn. I guess the previous owner did tear it trying to get the bike running.

rojoracing53 · January 30th, 2013, 11:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cuong-nutz

Finally got around to cleaning the carbs on the new bike. As I was buttoning everything up I saw there was a little imperfection in the casting where the diaphragm goes over and immediately inspected the diaphragms for tears. Sure enough there was a tear but not where the imperfection was. Damn. I guess the previous owner did tear it trying to get the bike running.

I think I'll just keep my comments to myself next time, I think I jinked you

cuong-nutz · January 30th, 2013, 11:19 PM

LOL. What were you going to say Jason?

I love ebay:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/KAWASAKI-EX2...487e64&vxp=mtr

Found replacement diaphragms for $34!

rojoracing53 · January 30th, 2013, 11:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cuong-nutz

LOL. What were you going to say Jason?

I love ebay:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/KAWASAKI-EX2...487e64&vxp=mtr

Found replacement diaphragms for $34!

Never mind I got you and the guy in this thread confused because of the torn diaphragm. look at post #23 for what I was talking about

http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=122663

cuong-nutz · January 30th, 2013, 11:46 PM

Ah gotcha!

CZroe · January 31st, 2013, 12:15 AM

Wow! Surprised to finally see aftermarket affordable diaphragms. For the longest time people resorted to buying replacement carbs for the diaphragms alone because it was cheaper than OEM.

cuong-nutz · January 31st, 2013, 12:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CZroe

Wow! Surprised to finally see aftermarket affordable diaphragms. For the longest time people resorted to buying replacement carbs for the diaphragms alone because it was cheaper than OEM.

I know! I was shocked to see these! I'll definitely post up a review when I get it.

I'm also considering fixing my tear with some rubber cement or whatever it is they use to patch up tube tires.

Just ordered a 15t sprocket as well. Figured I go ahead and do this while I wait to get around to measure clearances on the crank bearings.

rojoracing53 · January 31st, 2013, 05:40 PM

I had the Leo stainless steel full system and it just stood out to much so I did this.

This is flat black powder coat with the $60 HF system. I have a much nicer pro level gun be shipped next week and when it arrives I'll be re-coating the can a slightly glossier flat, the stainless mounting strap as well as the two riveted straps that hold the can together will be a semi gloss gunmetal, and I debating on wether to leave the rivets black or orange to match my rotors.

Powder coat on the header has about 700 miles and shows zero change in color

Started construction on my powder coating booth with air filtration.

choneofakind · January 31st, 2013, 06:00 PM

Jason, CBR250 hugger? I don't remember seeing that before.

rojoracing53 · January 31st, 2013, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by choneofakind

Jason, CBR250 hugger? I don't remember seeing that before.

Dude you can't even blink if you expect to keep up with my bike mods, my bike rarely goes a day without me removing at least a few bolts from her.

choneofakind · January 31st, 2013, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by rojoracing53

Dude you can't even blink if you expect to keep up with my bike mods

I'm all over it yo!! It's like playing memory. Eventually I'll see something I want you to replicate for me

So far I've been pretty good about keeping up with them.

Have you thought about asking Shadowracing dude to send you his OEM EFI setup? He said they were expensive, but that would totally make your bike the coolest street 250 ever. Even cooler than mine. Maybe.

rojoracing53 · January 31st, 2013, 06:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by choneofakind

I'm all over it yo!! It's like playing memory. Eventually I'll see something I want you to replicate for me

So far I've been pretty good about keeping up with them.

Have you thought about asking Shadowracing dude to send you his OEM EFI setup? He said they were expensive, but that would totally make your bike the coolest street 250 ever. Even cooler than mine. Maybe.

I would love an EFI setup but my bike runs beyond perfect as it sits and I don't see any point in spending the money for it. I'm coming up on my second valve job in the next two weeks and I'm not looking forward to it

it just a lot of work and I'd rather be riding

choneofakind · January 31st, 2013, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by rojoracing53

I would love an EFI setup but my bike runs beyond perfect as it sits and I don't see any point in spending the money for it.

But his bike made like 39 hp (says he has a dyno chart for it) and uses a PCV. Worth it now?

Valve jobs aren't too terrible. I'm more worried about the thermo-bob install I'm going to do in the spring while I'm doing my 3rd valve job. I've only torn into the coolant system once. Burping it makes me nervous

rojoracing53 · January 31st, 2013, 06:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by choneofakind

But his bike made like 39 hp (says he has a dyno chart for it) and uses a PCV. Worth it now?

Valve jobs aren't too terrible. I'm more worried about the thermo-bob install I'm going to do in the spring while I'm doing my 3rd valve job. I've only torn into the coolant system once. Burping it makes me nervous

Thermo-Bob is a cake walk compared to valves, but if you dread burping the system now just wait to you do the install. It requires you to get the bike to full temp before it burps the radiator so make sure your instruction include how to do that. I figured it out on my own and when I told Bill at watt man about it he was like "oh **** did I forget to add those instructions to the 250 kit"

It's simply quantum physics so you'll be just fine

When you do it hit me up and ill give you a few pointers.

choneofakind · January 31st, 2013, 06:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rojoracing53

It requires you to get the bike to full temp before it burps the radiator

Wait. That means it has to sit there for a while idling before it starts burping right? Is that going to be bad for my bike? Last time I burped it, it only took a minute or two before it started burping. Am I going to have to sit there for 15 minutes before it burps? That's annoying.

rojoracing53 · January 31st, 2013, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by choneofakind

Wait. That means it has to sit there for a while idling before it starts burping right? Is that going to be bad for my bike? Last time I burped it, it only took a minute or two before it started burping. Am I going to have to sit there for 15 minutes before it burps? That's annoying.

You could sit there for 10-15 mins letting it idle or you can take it out the the street and smoke the rear tire for 3 mins. Both will get you up to temp

I just had a new idea

Burping the motor is easy because of the bypass hose so the motor will be getting its share of water. Oh never mind my idea won't work if you plan on changing out your coolant for all new stuff which is always a good idea. Call up Bill and ask him how he burps it because I figured it out on my own and I don't even remember how I did it

I'd just have to rethink another cool method on the fly.

cuong-nutz · February 1st, 2013, 08:33 PM

Ordered a Scorpion battery for my bike and I'll be swapping my original battery into the new bike.

http://www.batterystuff.com/powerspo.../sYTX9-BS.html 45 shipped isn't bad at all! there were cheaper batteries on Amazon.

Bones85 · February 2nd, 2013, 06:59 AM

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Originally Posted by cuong-nutz

Ordered a Scorpion battery for my bike and I'll be swapping my original battery into the new bike.

http://www.batterystuff.com/powerspo.../sYTX9-BS.html 45 shipped isn't bad at all! there were cheaper batteries on Amazon.

Is the quality as good as the OEM battery?

cuong-nutz · February 2nd, 2013, 07:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bones85

Is the quality as good as the OEM battery?

Quality is about the same if not better! I really don't know what brand the stocker is to make an accurate statement.

Bones85 · February 2nd, 2013, 07:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cuong-nutz

Quality is about the same if not better! I really don't know what brand the stocker is to make an accurate statement.

Yuasa is the brand name.

Joshorilla · February 2nd, 2013, 08:26 AM

Fitted my r&g racing tail, and my the2wheels shorty levers!

Looking sexy!

iplante · February 2nd, 2013, 04:05 PM

Found a ZG Double Bubble on eBay for $31.99 shipped

Waited too long on the $100 muzzy though and it sold

psych0hans · February 2nd, 2013, 08:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joshorilla

Fitted my r&g racing tail, and my the2wheels shorty levers!

Looking sexy!

Pics or it didn't happen..

menikmati · February 3rd, 2013, 05:49 PM

Lubed the chain and clutch cable. Topped off the coolant as I have a small leak somewhere. Need to sort that leak out and do a carb sync next weekend.

CZroe · February 4th, 2013, 07:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iplante

Found a ZG Double Bubble on eBay for $31.99 shipped

Waited too long on the $100 muzzy though and it sold

Dammit! I was watching eBay for any pregen DB windscreen for under $50 about a year ago but I eventually tired of looking.

Was it from ZG Outlet?

cuong-nutz · February 4th, 2013, 07:56 AM

I cleaned up the garage on Saturday and declutterized it. Moved the bikes aside to actually make more room in there. Also, new 15t sprocket came in.

iplante · February 4th, 2013, 08:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CZroe

Dammit! I was watching eBay for any pregen DB windscreen for under $50 about a year ago but I eventually tired of looking.

Was it from ZG Outlet?

Nope, gently used

rojoracing53 · February 4th, 2013, 04:58 PM

The bad news is Left her at work and caught a ride home because she had a nail in the rear and only 5psi

The good news is this gives me another chance to use my patented tire mounting system to apply an interior patch tomorrow

Saw a bottle of sea foam on sale so I bought it. I've got 22k miles on my bike with zero carb or fuel problems, should I add the sea foam to my next tank for the hell of it or just shelve it for when I do need it?

choneofakind · February 4th, 2013, 05:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rojoracing53

I've got 22k miles on my bike with zero carb or fuel problems, should I add the sea foam to my next tank for the hell of it or just shelve it for when I do need it?

Go for it. I try to run some cleaner through it once every few tanks. It can't hurt a thing.

rojoracing53 · February 4th, 2013, 05:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cuong-nutz

I cleaned up the garage on Saturday and declutterized it. Moved the bikes aside to actually make more room in there. Also, new 15t sprocket came in.

What did you use to declutterize your garage? Did it come in an aerosol can or maybe some form of brush on application?

rc racer · February 4th, 2013, 05:21 PM

Finished safety wiring everything required by cmra and flushed out the cooling system and refilled with water and water wetter.

lolibater · February 4th, 2013, 05:21 PM

tried to get it to idle properly again; failed.

cuong-nutz · February 5th, 2013, 07:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rojoracing53

What did you use to declutterize your garage? Did it come in an aerosol can or maybe some form of brush on application?

It comes in an aerosol can with fresh cotton linen scent.

January 29th, 2013, 11:26 PM	#3044
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	I think I figured out why my new 250 doesn't start. The guy I bought it from messed with the idle air mixture screw/needles and supposively set them at 2.5 turns out, which he did not. Well the needle was protruding out into the carb air inlet. The guy did 2.5-half turns and not full 360 turns. When you do 2.5 complete turns, the needle should be almost flush with the carb air inlet surface. Super simple fix and I should quickly turn a fast profit. I just need to pick up a battery for the bike. Either way, I stripped down the carbs and inspected everything. I can tell there was some old signs of oil fuel in the carb bowls as the bowls were stained and there was some build up on the plunger for the floats. Jets were free of crud. No tears in the diaphragms, needles look good although they're not shimmed (may just throw one or two in there). Main 98 jets and 38 pilots. Oh and For some reason, I was able to pull the carb out with the airbox still in the frame. I guess its easier when the bike's still new! __________________________________________________ HalfFast Racing Team Serving Greater Houston Area Riders:WFO Riders MotoHouston HPC CMRA Ride Smart Fastline Lone Star Track Days

January 29th, 2013, 11:29 PM	#3045
lolibater ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rick Location: Napa, CA Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2005 ZX6R, 2011 Sprint GT Posts: A lot.	Nice work Cuong! Make dat paper lol. Finally was able to tune away my weird idle rev. Uploaded a new fuel map that should provide better MPG while still being buttery smooth Thanks @choneofakind for that __________________________________________________ "The enemy is fear. We think it is hate, but it is fear." - Gandhi

January 29th, 2013, 11:36 PM	#3046
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	Good stuff Rick! Ninjetters at their best __________________________________________________ HalfFast Racing Team Serving Greater Houston Area Riders:WFO Riders MotoHouston HPC CMRA Ride Smart Fastline Lone Star Track Days

January 30th, 2013, 11:00 PM	#3048
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	Finally got around to cleaning the carbs on the new bike. As I was buttoning everything up I saw there was a little imperfection in the casting where the diaphragm goes over and immediately inspected the diaphragms for tears. Sure enough there was a tear but not where the imperfection was. Damn. I guess the previous owner did tear it trying to get the bike running. __________________________________________________ HalfFast Racing Team Serving Greater Houston Area Riders:WFO Riders MotoHouston HPC CMRA Ride Smart Fastline Lone Star Track Days

January 30th, 2013, 11:19 PM	#3050
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	LOL. What were you going to say Jason? I love ebay: http://www.ebay.com/itm/KAWASAKI-EX2...487e64&vxp=mtr Found replacement diaphragms for $34! __________________________________________________ HalfFast Racing Team Serving Greater Houston Area Riders:WFO Riders MotoHouston HPC CMRA Ride Smart Fastline Lone Star Track Days

January 28th, 2013, 01:22 PM	#3042
rc racer ninjette.org member Name: robert Location: Dallas Join Date: Oct 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2015 R3, 1969 CB160, 2002 TTR125, 2007 KX250F Posts: 96	Mounted some rain tires to my spare set of wheels today.

January 29th, 2013, 06:19 AM	#3043
rojoracing53 Fast-Guy wannabe Name: Jason Location: Brentwood, Ca Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja250, 2011 RM-Z250, 2004 NSR50, Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jan '13	Got my gerbing heat jacket and gloves back from warranty work last night but had to leave the ninjette at home today and take the truck. I just picked up a 2-tier oven for my powder coating project Going to wire it up and do my full exhaust as well as a few test pieces then tear it apart and build a motorcycle frame sized oven out of the parts.

January 30th, 2013, 11:46 PM	#3052
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	Ah gotcha! __________________________________________________ HalfFast Racing Team Serving Greater Houston Area Riders:WFO Riders MotoHouston HPC CMRA Ride Smart Fastline Lone Star Track Days

January 31st, 2013, 12:15 AM	#3053
CZroe CPT Falcon Name: J.Emmett Turner Location: Newnan, GA Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): '08 CP Blue EX250J, '97 unpainted EX250F, 2nd '97 unpainted EX250F (no engine), '07 black EX250F Posts: A lot.	Wow! Surprised to finally see aftermarket affordable diaphragms. For the longest time people resorted to buying replacement carbs for the diaphragms alone because it was cheaper than OEM.

January 31st, 2013, 05:40 PM	#3055
rojoracing53 Fast-Guy wannabe Name: Jason Location: Brentwood, Ca Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja250, 2011 RM-Z250, 2004 NSR50, Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jan '13	I had the Leo stainless steel full system and it just stood out to much so I did this. This is flat black powder coat with the $60 HF system. I have a much nicer pro level gun be shipped next week and when it arrives I'll be re-coating the can a slightly glossier flat, the stainless mounting strap as well as the two riveted straps that hold the can together will be a semi gloss gunmetal, and I debating on wether to leave the rivets black or orange to match my rotors. Powder coat on the header has about 700 miles and shows zero change in color Started construction on my powder coating booth with air filtration.

January 31st, 2013, 06:00 PM	#3056
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	Jason, CBR250 hugger? I don't remember seeing that before.

February 1st, 2013, 08:33 PM	#3064
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	Ordered a Scorpion battery for my bike and I'll be swapping my original battery into the new bike. http://www.batterystuff.com/powerspo.../sYTX9-BS.html 45 shipped isn't bad at all! there were cheaper batteries on Amazon. __________________________________________________ HalfFast Racing Team Serving Greater Houston Area Riders:WFO Riders MotoHouston HPC CMRA Ride Smart Fastline Lone Star Track Days

February 2nd, 2013, 08:26 AM	#3068
Joshorilla Bass Master General Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 24	Fitted my r&g racing tail, and my the2wheels shorty levers! Looking sexy!

February 2nd, 2013, 04:05 PM	#3069
iplante I ride like a granny Name: Isabelle Location: Minneapolis Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2003 Ninja 250R - EX250F Posts: 521 Blog Entries: 1	Found a ZG Double Bubble on eBay for $31.99 shipped Waited too long on the $100 muzzy though and it sold __________________________________________________ WANTED for 88-07 Ninja 250: Corbin Gunfighter & Lady seat

February 3rd, 2013, 05:49 PM	#3071
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.	Lubed the chain and clutch cable. Topped off the coolant as I have a small leak somewhere. Need to sort that leak out and do a carb sync next weekend. __________________________________________________

February 4th, 2013, 07:56 AM	#3073
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	I cleaned up the garage on Saturday and declutterized it. Moved the bikes aside to actually make more room in there. Also, new 15t sprocket came in. __________________________________________________ HalfFast Racing Team Serving Greater Houston Area Riders:WFO Riders MotoHouston HPC CMRA Ride Smart Fastline Lone Star Track Days

February 4th, 2013, 04:58 PM	#3075
rojoracing53 Fast-Guy wannabe Name: Jason Location: Brentwood, Ca Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja250, 2011 RM-Z250, 2004 NSR50, Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jan '13	The bad news is Left her at work and caught a ride home because she had a nail in the rear and only 5psi The good news is this gives me another chance to use my patented tire mounting system to apply an interior patch tomorrow Saw a bottle of sea foam on sale so I bought it. I've got 22k miles on my bike with zero carb or fuel problems, should I add the sea foam to my next tank for the hell of it or just shelve it for when I do need it?

February 4th, 2013, 05:21 PM	#3078
rc racer ninjette.org member Name: robert Location: Dallas Join Date: Oct 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2015 R3, 1969 CB160, 2002 TTR125, 2007 KX250F Posts: 96	Finished safety wiring everything required by cmra and flushed out the cooling system and refilled with water and water wetter.

February 4th, 2013, 05:21 PM	#3079
lolibater ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rick Location: Napa, CA Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2005 ZX6R, 2011 Sprint GT Posts: A lot.	tried to get it to idle properly again; failed. __________________________________________________ "The enemy is fear. We think it is hate, but it is fear." - Gandhi

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