Half Naked!

sometimesido · April 12th, 2009, 07:05 PM

Just changing the spark plugs.

I think this is considered healthy from looking at pictures online.
Your opinion?

kkim · April 12th, 2009, 07:09 PM

looks a bit lean to me, but acceptable, especially if your bike's jetting has not been touched.

it certainly looks like it was time to change them though. How many miles on them and what was the gap when you took them out?

Snake · April 12th, 2009, 07:09 PM

Looks like there somewhat worn. Some new spark plugs would not be a bad idea.

NickH · April 12th, 2009, 07:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sometimesido

Just changing the spark plugs.

I think this is considered healthy from looking at pictures online.
Your opinion?

Looks like normal wear to me. How many miles did the spark plugs have?

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sometimesido · April 12th, 2009, 07:13 PM

12k miles lol.
kelly, I didn't measure the gap on the old ones, but I did on the replacement.

kkim · April 12th, 2009, 07:21 PM

if you measured the gap on the ones you took out, you would have known how worn they were. You can assume that when the plugs were installed they were gapped to the recommended specs.

12k?? a bit overdue are we?

is it 7.5k miles on the pregens, too?

sometimesido · April 12th, 2009, 07:28 PM

well, it just says to check, clean, and gap every 3k miles.
I still have the old ones, I'll check tomorrow.

kkim · April 12th, 2009, 07:35 PM

new gen owner's manual simply tell you to replace them every 7.5K miles.

you'll most likely notice a smoother running bike with the new plugs. keep the old ones... you never know when a plug might fail/foul and you will need a backup. At least you're sure the old ones work.

sometimesido · April 12th, 2009, 07:42 PM

yep, exactly why I saved them.
Valve adjustment and carb sync coming this week.
and...my front Sport Demon on Tuesday. Can't wait!

sometimesido · April 14th, 2009, 09:23 PM

No, phone call from the shop about the tire, so I decided to valve adjustment...
ARggggg...I'm going to make my own factory tool.
I did the outer ones, but I still have to do the inner valves....

Then I rode around like this.

zartan · April 14th, 2009, 10:26 PM

Nice clean bike... a feel good picture

kkim · April 14th, 2009, 10:30 PM

what's the ammo box under the engine for?

sometimesido · April 14th, 2009, 10:41 PM

that's my future luggage.

komohana · April 15th, 2009, 12:55 AM

its a yellow ninjette striptease!

take it all off!!

you keep a pretty clean bike there chris...
and that kinda turns me on.

next!

TnNinjaGirl · April 15th, 2009, 04:23 AM

How are those tires working for ya?

sometimesido · April 15th, 2009, 06:43 AM

kenda k671's in the back works fine, the sport demons for the front I haven't got yet.
I'm going to call the shop right now...

sometimesido · April 15th, 2009, 08:56 AM

leaving to go get ma tire did!

TnNinjaGirl · April 15th, 2009, 01:14 PM

Success?

sometimesido · April 15th, 2009, 01:15 PM

yep, I got the tire on.
Just scrubbing on the way back (10 mile ride), I can feel the difference!!!

I realized how sh!tty the stock dunlops are.

sometimesido · April 15th, 2009, 04:50 PM

omg. just got done with the valve adjustment.
it took me some time to figure it out, but with the help of 1/4" deep socket 9mm, got it done. After I figured out the first two, rest was cake.

I'm going for a ride now.
carb sync tomorrow!!!
12k service almost complete! whoooo!

Apex · April 16th, 2009, 05:23 PM

I have to purchase all my stuff to do the recommended service for mine.

sometimesido · April 16th, 2009, 09:29 PM

Ok, rode to the MSF class this morning and boy, it did not sound good at all.
I also had a just a slightest hesitation too.
Called up my trusty scooter mechanic buddy and watched the master do the valve adjustment right. He said I was very close, but it was just that little bit I was off.
He also help me do the carb sync while we were at it.

My odometer reads 12,4XX and I am done with 12k service, complete with new front and rear tires...
I just got home, and now I have to wake up in 5 hours to go the the 2/2 day of MSF course.

Good luck Mark and good night...

April 12th, 2009, 07:05 PM	#1
sometimesido ninjette.org sage Name: Chris Location: Norcross, GA Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2006 250R Posts: 772 Blog Entries: 14	Half Naked! Just changing the spark plugs. I think this is considered healthy from looking at pictures online. Your opinion? __________________________________________________ my flickr™

April 12th, 2009, 07:13 PM	#5
sometimesido ninjette.org sage Name: Chris Location: Norcross, GA Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2006 250R Posts: 772 Blog Entries: 14	12k miles lol. kelly, I didn't measure the gap on the old ones, but I did on the replacement. __________________________________________________ my flickr™

April 12th, 2009, 07:28 PM	#7
sometimesido ninjette.org sage Name: Chris Location: Norcross, GA Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2006 250R Posts: 772 Blog Entries: 14	well, it just says to check, clean, and gap every 3k miles. I still have the old ones, I'll check tomorrow. __________________________________________________ my flickr™

April 12th, 2009, 07:42 PM	#9
sometimesido ninjette.org sage Name: Chris Location: Norcross, GA Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2006 250R Posts: 772 Blog Entries: 14	yep, exactly why I saved them. Valve adjustment and carb sync coming this week. and...my front Sport Demon on Tuesday. Can't wait! __________________________________________________ my flickr™

April 14th, 2009, 09:23 PM	#10
sometimesido ninjette.org sage Name: Chris Location: Norcross, GA Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2006 250R Posts: 772 Blog Entries: 14	No, phone call from the shop about the tire, so I decided to valve adjustment... ARggggg...I'm going to make my own factory tool. I did the outer ones, but I still have to do the inner valves.... Then I rode around like this. __________________________________________________ my flickr™

April 12th, 2009, 07:09 PM	#2
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	looks a bit lean to me, but acceptable, especially if your bike's jetting has not been touched. it certainly looks like it was time to change them though. How many miles on them and what was the gap when you took them out?

April 12th, 2009, 07:09 PM	#3
Snake 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	Looks like there somewhat worn. Some new spark plugs would not be a bad idea.

April 12th, 2009, 07:21 PM	#6
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	if you measured the gap on the ones you took out, you would have known how worn they were. You can assume that when the plugs were installed they were gapped to the recommended specs. 12k?? a bit overdue are we? is it 7.5k miles on the pregens, too?

April 12th, 2009, 07:35 PM	#8
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	new gen owner's manual simply tell you to replace them every 7.5K miles. you'll most likely notice a smoother running bike with the new plugs. keep the old ones... you never know when a plug might fail/foul and you will need a backup. At least you're sure the old ones work.

April 14th, 2009, 10:26 PM	#11
zartan ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: zartan Location: spam la Join Date: Oct 2008 Motorcycle(s): 08 250 R Posts: A lot.	Nice clean bike... a feel good picture __________________________________________________ "Don't let adverse facts stand in the way of a good decision" Colin Powell

April 14th, 2009, 10:30 PM	#12
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	what's the ammo box under the engine for?

April 14th, 2009, 10:41 PM	#13
sometimesido ninjette.org sage Name: Chris Location: Norcross, GA Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2006 250R Posts: 772 Blog Entries: 14	that's my future luggage. __________________________________________________ my flickr™

April 15th, 2009, 12:55 AM	#14
komohana ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Steve Location: Kekaha, Kauai HI Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 GSX-R 600 2003 EX250: Woodcraft Bars, Levers, Mirrors, Shim'd Mixture, Synthetic, '08 Rear Shock Posts: A lot.	its a yellow ninjette striptease! take it all off!! you keep a pretty clean bike there chris... and that kinda turns me on. next! __________________________________________________ Remember when sex was safe and motorcycles were dangerous?

April 15th, 2009, 04:23 AM	#15
TnNinjaGirl Ms. Personality Name: CB Location: Murvill, TN Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): Depends on the week you ask Posts: A lot.	How are those tires working for ya?

April 15th, 2009, 06:43 AM	#16
sometimesido ninjette.org sage Name: Chris Location: Norcross, GA Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2006 250R Posts: 772 Blog Entries: 14	kenda k671's in the back works fine, the sport demons for the front I haven't got yet. I'm going to call the shop right now... __________________________________________________ my flickr™

April 15th, 2009, 08:56 AM	#17
sometimesido ninjette.org sage Name: Chris Location: Norcross, GA Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2006 250R Posts: 772 Blog Entries: 14	leaving to go get ma tire did! __________________________________________________ my flickr™

April 15th, 2009, 01:14 PM	#18
TnNinjaGirl Ms. Personality Name: CB Location: Murvill, TN Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): Depends on the week you ask Posts: A lot.	Success?

April 15th, 2009, 01:15 PM	#19
sometimesido ninjette.org sage Name: Chris Location: Norcross, GA Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2006 250R Posts: 772 Blog Entries: 14	yep, I got the tire on. Just scrubbing on the way back (10 mile ride), I can feel the difference!!! I realized how sh!tty the stock dunlops are. __________________________________________________ my flickr™

April 15th, 2009, 04:50 PM	#20
sometimesido ninjette.org sage Name: Chris Location: Norcross, GA Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2006 250R Posts: 772 Blog Entries: 14	omg. just got done with the valve adjustment. it took me some time to figure it out, but with the help of 1/4" deep socket 9mm, got it done. After I figured out the first two, rest was cake. I'm going for a ride now. carb sync tomorrow!!! 12k service almost complete! whoooo! __________________________________________________ my flickr™

April 16th, 2009, 05:23 PM	#21
Apex Livin' the Minimoto Life Name: Mark Location: Riding around in TX Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2022 Honda Navi, 2018 Z-125 Pro Posts: A lot.	I have to purchase all my stuff to do the recommended service for mine. __________________________________________________ --- My IG Page --- My FB page! --- 2022 Honda Navi && 2018 Z-125 Pro

April 16th, 2009, 09:29 PM	#22
sometimesido ninjette.org sage Name: Chris Location: Norcross, GA Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2006 250R Posts: 772 Blog Entries: 14	Ok, rode to the MSF class this morning and boy, it did not sound good at all. I also had a just a slightest hesitation too. Called up my trusty scooter mechanic buddy and watched the master do the valve adjustment right. He said I was very close, but it was just that little bit I was off. He also help me do the carb sync while we were at it. My odometer reads 12,4XX and I am done with 12k service, complete with new front and rear tires... I just got home, and now I have to wake up in 5 hours to go the the 2/2 day of MSF course. Good luck Mark and good night... __________________________________________________ my flickr™

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