Oahu anyone? - Page 15

fujio001 · December 1st, 2011, 07:35 PM

How about a group ride one of these weekends for us Oahu Ninja 250r owners?

ungluck · December 1st, 2011, 09:32 PM

wow...uhh, hey guy who hasnt introcued themself at all...

fujio001 · December 1st, 2011, 11:00 PM

Sorry about that! New Ninja 250R owner here in Salt Lake. Still breaking in the motor. New to motorcycling and looking for others to ride with.

ungluck · December 1st, 2011, 11:57 PM

a/s/l baahaha..for all u ol school IM junkies

Gorilla25 · December 2nd, 2011, 01:04 PM

im kind of busy this weekend. if we are gonna ride, i can go on sunday at about 1600. a/s/l...haha..wow.. i dont even think kiddos use that any more

kenji_808 · December 5th, 2011, 10:06 PM

ride on wednesday meet up at 2pm wahiawa mcdonalds parking lot.... ride to the north shore

Mountain Dew · December 5th, 2011, 11:02 PM

With who?

kenji_808 · December 5th, 2011, 11:31 PM

its a small group of my friends

Mountain Dew · December 5th, 2011, 11:43 PM

So.. We're invited?

kenji_808 · December 5th, 2011, 11:48 PM

yups, 2 of them of 250's

Mountain Dew · December 5th, 2011, 11:55 PM

Alright, I'll most likely show up on my cb.

Mountain Dew · December 6th, 2011, 08:26 PM

The McDonalds right on Kam Hwy right?

kenji_808 · December 7th, 2011, 03:28 AM

yup, is anyone else interested in joining this ride?

Mountain Dew · December 7th, 2011, 03:50 PM

I'll be there with my gopro. Anyone going to be the rear? If not, I'd like to be.

dkstariob · December 7th, 2011, 03:59 PM

Schucks I'm working today.

ungluck · December 7th, 2011, 06:02 PM

for some reason i thought this was for sunday evening....bahaha, oops lol a lot of traffic anyway. be safe

Mountain Dew · December 14th, 2011, 01:30 PM

Anyone have a screw extractor? The PO broke the front brake bleeder screw off and I don't want to drill it.

Gorilla25 · December 15th, 2011, 08:02 AM

sorry man...mines is back on kauai...as well as 95% of my tools :/

Mountain Dew · December 16th, 2011, 10:33 PM

Well, I bought an extractor bit. Managed to drill through the bottom of the brake bleeder screw though. So now I definitely can't ride until I fix it.

Also FINALLY found the last source of my oil leak. A gasket in the oil pump. Having a helluva time getting the pump off though. The screws are on there GOOD. Will probably replace with hex or allen head bolts. I'll eventually replace them all, but for now it's just as I go along. Phillips/flathead screws on an engine are the WORST.

Mountain Dew · December 18th, 2011, 02:21 AM

Any rides happening soon? I can finally bleed my brakes now, so I won't feel like I'm going to die doing twisties. Still waiting on fork parts though

Ninjastyle23 · December 18th, 2011, 11:45 AM

My Fiance is teaching me the leeward course before i do it so i can pass it, what do they have you do? any one can help me?

Ninjastyle23 · December 18th, 2011, 11:46 AM

anyone know of a huge parking lot near Waipahu, or pearl city that My Fiance can take me to so i can learn how to ride my ninja 250? he has been taking me to a small parking lot and he says i need a bigger one now so anyone know of some empty parking lots? Thanks!!

ungluck · December 18th, 2011, 01:25 PM

just go do the course. it's the best way to really get a grasp on your own. so YOU can learn and develop, cos he wont be there in a pinch and so on.

Mountain Dew · December 18th, 2011, 02:42 PM

Honestly, the rider course is piss easy after the two days of instruction/riding. The only reason you wouldn't pass it is because you're either deathly afraid of the bike, or you have like, vertigo, and can't keep yourself upright to save your life.

And from the sounds of it, you're not either of those, and you already have a leg up on some of the other people by having actual experience on a motorcycle.

Another suggestion is to take the Experienced Rider Course (also at Leeward) when you're comfortable with riding your bike.

Mountain Dew · December 19th, 2011, 06:45 PM

Anyone interested in a lightly used Lockhart Phillips rear stand? I only used it 5 or 6 times, and never for more than 15 minutes at a time. I just don't need it anymore since my bike has a center stand. Like, $50? (cost $120 new)

Sound Wave · December 20th, 2011, 12:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ninjastyle23

My Fiance is teaching me the leeward course before i do it so i can pass it, what do they have you do? any one can help me?

they don't get into too much detail here, but this is a video from msf: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prR20YZtPGU

the hardest one for me was the tight figure 8 in the box. everything else was pretty easy. they go at a pretty slow pace.

as far as large parking lot... i don't know of any down that side. kapiolani community college's parking lot is great on weekends and times like now when school is out of session. can't you use leeward community college's one? idk.

Mountain Dew · December 20th, 2011, 01:09 AM

At LCC they have signs all over that say "no driver education" or something. Not sure how serious they are about it though, but if you want to risk it, go ahead. They have 24/7 security guards, iirc.

Sound Wave · December 20th, 2011, 01:29 AM

ah ok. i hardly go there. i didn't know.

ungluck · December 20th, 2011, 01:32 AM

trick to the figure eight is friction point and counter balance...and always, looking through

there are tons of lots..just gotta ride to them all first. just take the course, it's not hard, and you'll learn more with a fresh open mind then thinking of what a non pro showed you. these guys are gonan give it to you in the most basic,plain english and you get to freely wreck a bike that isnt yours.

Gorilla25 · December 20th, 2011, 02:18 AM

like everyone said...just go for the BRC..its duck soup...

fujio001 · December 21st, 2011, 01:12 AM

The BRC is a great confidence builder. The funny thing is after I completed the course, I could benefit from more practice.

Mountain Dew · December 21st, 2011, 03:15 PM

Anyone have a Sportmax Q2 on their front wheel?

dkstariob · December 22nd, 2011, 01:07 PM

I had the Dunlops at one point, but replaced it with Bridgestone. I preferred them more than the Sportmax Q2 but Dunlops make good tires.

Btw, does anyone here do their own valve adjustments? I would gladly pay for your time to do mine. PM me if you do so that we can work something out (schedule, etc.)

Mountain Dew · December 27th, 2011, 10:43 PM

I've done my own valve adjustment, but those are tappets (has an adjusting screw with a locknut), not shim style adjustment.

If you have basic tools I'm sure you could figure it out yourself (unless workspace is an issue).

I'm sure someone'll chime in.

Also, bump.

Mountain Dew · December 29th, 2011, 01:50 AM

Anyone have like, a half-full container of fork oil? I need something like 1/3 bottle for my forks, and I don't feel like buying a whole new bottle. Will pay for it :>

If not, I may just go oldschool and use some ATF ~_~

rz3r0 · January 2nd, 2012, 01:24 PM

Happy New Year guys!

Wicked808 · January 3rd, 2012, 05:57 AM

Howzit peeps....happy new year! my name Roger, from maui. Just dropin in to say atleast you guys get ACTION! Neva seen anyone yet on here that live maui! I Like go Cruz, but no more nobody to go with.

Mountain Dew · January 3rd, 2012, 01:21 PM

Yeah but you guys have all those nice dirt trails :/

Sound Wave · January 3rd, 2012, 02:51 PM

happy new year to you guys too.

Mountain Dew · January 3rd, 2012, 06:22 PM

Anyone have a hookup, or at least recommendation for powdercoating? I need my frame powdercoated, but I don't want to get ripped off, especially with "island tax."

I've already emailed a few places, but whatever they come back with, I'm not sure if it'll be worth it.

December 1st, 2011, 09:32 PM	#562
ungluck sleeper Name: chris Location: Hawaii Join Date: Nov 2010 Motorcycle(s): '10 250r, '10 690 duke Posts: 558	wow...uhh, hey guy who hasnt introcued themself at all... __________________________________________________ SauSponte

December 1st, 2011, 11:57 PM	#564
ungluck sleeper Name: chris Location: Hawaii Join Date: Nov 2010 Motorcycle(s): '10 250r, '10 690 duke Posts: 558	a/s/l baahaha..for all u ol school IM junkies __________________________________________________ SauSponte

December 5th, 2011, 11:02 PM	#567
Mountain Dew Ambrosia. Name: Jaymie Location: Oahu, Hawaii Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 1974 Honda CB550K0 W.I.P. Posts: A lot.	With who? __________________________________________________ Life's better on the Mountain.

December 5th, 2011, 11:43 PM	#569
Mountain Dew Ambrosia. Name: Jaymie Location: Oahu, Hawaii Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 1974 Honda CB550K0 W.I.P. Posts: A lot.	So.. We're invited? __________________________________________________ Life's better on the Mountain.

December 5th, 2011, 11:55 PM	#571
Mountain Dew Ambrosia. Name: Jaymie Location: Oahu, Hawaii Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 1974 Honda CB550K0 W.I.P. Posts: A lot.	Alright, I'll most likely show up on my cb. __________________________________________________ Life's better on the Mountain.

December 1st, 2011, 07:35 PM	#561
fujio001 ninjette.org member Name: Fuji Location: Honolulu Join Date: Nov 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2012 250r Posts: 11	How about a group ride one of these weekends for us Oahu Ninja 250r owners?

December 1st, 2011, 11:00 PM	#563
fujio001 ninjette.org member Name: Fuji Location: Honolulu Join Date: Nov 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2012 250r Posts: 11	Sorry about that! New Ninja 250R owner here in Salt Lake. Still breaking in the motor. New to motorcycling and looking for others to ride with.

December 2nd, 2011, 01:04 PM	#565
Gorilla25 Dakine... Name: AJ Location: DFW Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R (Sold) \| 636 (hopefully soon) Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 5	im kind of busy this weekend. if we are gonna ride, i can go on sunday at about 1600. a/s/l...haha..wow.. i dont even think kiddos use that any more

December 5th, 2011, 10:06 PM	#566
kenji_808 ninjette.org member Name: Justin Location: Ewa Beach, HI Join Date: Feb 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 CT Blue 250R(Sold), 2008 Black & Silver Honda CBR600RR(Current) Posts: 201	ride on wednesday meet up at 2pm wahiawa mcdonalds parking lot.... ride to the north shore

December 5th, 2011, 11:31 PM	#568
kenji_808 ninjette.org member Name: Justin Location: Ewa Beach, HI Join Date: Feb 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 CT Blue 250R(Sold), 2008 Black & Silver Honda CBR600RR(Current) Posts: 201	its a small group of my friends

December 5th, 2011, 11:48 PM	#570
kenji_808 ninjette.org member Name: Justin Location: Ewa Beach, HI Join Date: Feb 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 CT Blue 250R(Sold), 2008 Black & Silver Honda CBR600RR(Current) Posts: 201	yups, 2 of them of 250's

December 6th, 2011, 08:26 PM	#572
Mountain Dew Ambrosia. Name: Jaymie Location: Oahu, Hawaii Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 1974 Honda CB550K0 W.I.P. Posts: A lot.	The McDonalds right on Kam Hwy right? __________________________________________________ Life's better on the Mountain.

December 7th, 2011, 03:28 AM	#573
kenji_808 ninjette.org member Name: Justin Location: Ewa Beach, HI Join Date: Feb 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 CT Blue 250R(Sold), 2008 Black & Silver Honda CBR600RR(Current) Posts: 201	yup, is anyone else interested in joining this ride?

December 7th, 2011, 03:50 PM	#574
Mountain Dew Ambrosia. Name: Jaymie Location: Oahu, Hawaii Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 1974 Honda CB550K0 W.I.P. Posts: A lot.	I'll be there with my gopro. Anyone going to be the rear? If not, I'd like to be. __________________________________________________ Life's better on the Mountain.

December 7th, 2011, 03:59 PM	#575
dkstariob ninjette.org member Name: Matthew Location: New York Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): None Posts: 87	Schucks I'm working today.

December 7th, 2011, 06:02 PM	#576
ungluck sleeper Name: chris Location: Hawaii Join Date: Nov 2010 Motorcycle(s): '10 250r, '10 690 duke Posts: 558	for some reason i thought this was for sunday evening....bahaha, oops lol a lot of traffic anyway. be safe __________________________________________________ SauSponte

December 14th, 2011, 01:30 PM	#577
Mountain Dew Ambrosia. Name: Jaymie Location: Oahu, Hawaii Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 1974 Honda CB550K0 W.I.P. Posts: A lot.	Anyone have a screw extractor? The PO broke the front brake bleeder screw off and I don't want to drill it. __________________________________________________ Life's better on the Mountain.

December 15th, 2011, 08:02 AM	#578
Gorilla25 Dakine... Name: AJ Location: DFW Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R (Sold) \| 636 (hopefully soon) Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 5	sorry man...mines is back on kauai...as well as 95% of my tools :/

December 16th, 2011, 10:33 PM	#579
Mountain Dew Ambrosia. Name: Jaymie Location: Oahu, Hawaii Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 1974 Honda CB550K0 W.I.P. Posts: A lot.	Well, I bought an extractor bit. Managed to drill through the bottom of the brake bleeder screw though. So now I definitely can't ride until I fix it. Also FINALLY found the last source of my oil leak. A gasket in the oil pump. Having a helluva time getting the pump off though. The screws are on there GOOD. Will probably replace with hex or allen head bolts. I'll eventually replace them all, but for now it's just as I go along. Phillips/flathead screws on an engine are the WORST. __________________________________________________ Life's better on the Mountain.

December 18th, 2011, 02:21 AM	#580
Mountain Dew Ambrosia. Name: Jaymie Location: Oahu, Hawaii Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 1974 Honda CB550K0 W.I.P. Posts: A lot.	Any rides happening soon? I can finally bleed my brakes now, so I won't feel like I'm going to die doing twisties. Still waiting on fork parts though __________________________________________________ Life's better on the Mountain.

December 18th, 2011, 11:45 AM	#581
Ninjastyle23 ninjette.org newbie Name: Brooke Location: Pearl Harbor Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250 Posts: 8	wish i could go on a ride My Fiance is teaching me the leeward course before i do it so i can pass it, what do they have you do? any one can help me?

December 18th, 2011, 11:46 AM	#582
Ninjastyle23 ninjette.org newbie Name: Brooke Location: Pearl Harbor Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250 Posts: 8	anyone know of a huge parking lot near Waipahu, or pearl city that My Fiance can take me to so i can learn how to ride my ninja 250? he has been taking me to a small parking lot and he says i need a bigger one now so anyone know of some empty parking lots? Thanks!!

December 18th, 2011, 01:25 PM	#583
ungluck sleeper Name: chris Location: Hawaii Join Date: Nov 2010 Motorcycle(s): '10 250r, '10 690 duke Posts: 558	just go do the course. it's the best way to really get a grasp on your own. so YOU can learn and develop, cos he wont be there in a pinch and so on. __________________________________________________ SauSponte

December 18th, 2011, 02:42 PM	#584
Mountain Dew Ambrosia. Name: Jaymie Location: Oahu, Hawaii Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 1974 Honda CB550K0 W.I.P. Posts: A lot.	Honestly, the rider course is piss easy after the two days of instruction/riding. The only reason you wouldn't pass it is because you're either deathly afraid of the bike, or you have like, vertigo, and can't keep yourself upright to save your life. And from the sounds of it, you're not either of those, and you already have a leg up on some of the other people by having actual experience on a motorcycle. Another suggestion is to take the Experienced Rider Course (also at Leeward) when you're comfortable with riding your bike. __________________________________________________ Life's better on the Mountain.

December 19th, 2011, 06:45 PM	#585
Mountain Dew Ambrosia. Name: Jaymie Location: Oahu, Hawaii Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 1974 Honda CB550K0 W.I.P. Posts: A lot.	Anyone interested in a lightly used Lockhart Phillips rear stand? I only used it 5 or 6 times, and never for more than 15 minutes at a time. I just don't need it anymore since my bike has a center stand. Like, $50? (cost $120 new) __________________________________________________ Life's better on the Mountain.

December 20th, 2011, 01:09 AM	#587
Mountain Dew Ambrosia. Name: Jaymie Location: Oahu, Hawaii Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 1974 Honda CB550K0 W.I.P. Posts: A lot.	At LCC they have signs all over that say "no driver education" or something. Not sure how serious they are about it though, but if you want to risk it, go ahead. They have 24/7 security guards, iirc. __________________________________________________ Life's better on the Mountain.

December 20th, 2011, 01:29 AM	#588
Sound Wave Ramen Rider Name: Gary Location: Honolulu, Hawaii Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2015 BMW R1200R, 08 Honda VFR800A (sold), 09 Ninja 250R (sold) Posts: A lot.	ah ok. i hardly go there. i didn't know.

December 20th, 2011, 01:32 AM	#589
ungluck sleeper Name: chris Location: Hawaii Join Date: Nov 2010 Motorcycle(s): '10 250r, '10 690 duke Posts: 558	trick to the figure eight is friction point and counter balance...and always, looking through there are tons of lots..just gotta ride to them all first. just take the course, it's not hard, and you'll learn more with a fresh open mind then thinking of what a non pro showed you. these guys are gonan give it to you in the most basic,plain english and you get to freely wreck a bike that isnt yours. __________________________________________________ SauSponte

December 20th, 2011, 02:18 AM	#590
Gorilla25 Dakine... Name: AJ Location: DFW Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R (Sold) \| 636 (hopefully soon) Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 5	like everyone said...just go for the BRC..its duck soup...

December 21st, 2011, 01:12 AM	#591
fujio001 ninjette.org member Name: Fuji Location: Honolulu Join Date: Nov 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2012 250r Posts: 11	The BRC is a great confidence builder. The funny thing is after I completed the course, I could benefit from more practice.

December 21st, 2011, 03:15 PM	#592
Mountain Dew Ambrosia. Name: Jaymie Location: Oahu, Hawaii Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 1974 Honda CB550K0 W.I.P. Posts: A lot.	Anyone have a Sportmax Q2 on their front wheel? __________________________________________________ Life's better on the Mountain.

December 22nd, 2011, 01:07 PM	#593
dkstariob ninjette.org member Name: Matthew Location: New York Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): None Posts: 87	I had the Dunlops at one point, but replaced it with Bridgestone. I preferred them more than the Sportmax Q2 but Dunlops make good tires. Btw, does anyone here do their own valve adjustments? I would gladly pay for your time to do mine. PM me if you do so that we can work something out (schedule, etc.)

December 27th, 2011, 10:43 PM	#594
Mountain Dew Ambrosia. Name: Jaymie Location: Oahu, Hawaii Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 1974 Honda CB550K0 W.I.P. Posts: A lot.	I've done my own valve adjustment, but those are tappets (has an adjusting screw with a locknut), not shim style adjustment. If you have basic tools I'm sure you could figure it out yourself (unless workspace is an issue). I'm sure someone'll chime in. Also, bump. __________________________________________________ Life's better on the Mountain.

December 29th, 2011, 01:50 AM	#595
Mountain Dew Ambrosia. Name: Jaymie Location: Oahu, Hawaii Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 1974 Honda CB550K0 W.I.P. Posts: A lot.	Anyone have like, a half-full container of fork oil? I need something like 1/3 bottle for my forks, and I don't feel like buying a whole new bottle. Will pay for it :> If not, I may just go oldschool and use some ATF ~_~ __________________________________________________ Life's better on the Mountain.

January 2nd, 2012, 01:24 PM	#596
rz3r0 ninjette.org member Name: Rick Location: Hawaii Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 09 Kawasaki Ninja 250R(Sold), 11 Honda Ruckus, 12 Ducati Monster 696 ABS Posts: 145	Happy New Year guys!