Yet another one

leanandmean · January 2nd, 2009, 11:51 AM

Hello
My name is Matt and I too got an invite from KKIM to check out the witty and intelligent conversations going on here.
I will try to chime in as I can with the limited amount of online time that I have, as I would typicaly rather be out doing something.
I have an 08 250 and my wife has an 07 that we got in the middle of 08 for cheep, and a 69 BMW R50/2 that I restored to like new.
I'm also part of a crew that runs for a speed record at Bonneville. The car is a Ferrari 288 GTO with a big block Chev that went 292mph last year.

kkim · January 2nd, 2009, 11:58 AM

Aloha and welcome, Matt.

Glad to see you here and hope you enjoy the site.

Neat projects you have there.

Some others on the board are also in the Washington area, though I have no idea how close you all are to each other.

mahalo

Viper-Byte · January 2nd, 2009, 12:00 PM

to the forums

workdaddy · January 2nd, 2009, 12:12 PM

Matt... Welcome, and that Beemer is nice!

Alex · January 2nd, 2009, 01:45 PM

NJD022588 · January 2nd, 2009, 02:47 PM

Nice projects!

Would you mind posting some more pics of the Ferrari?

Cochese · January 2nd, 2009, 03:46 PM

May I borrow your Ferrari for a moment?

leanandmean · January 2nd, 2009, 06:00 PM

Here are a couple more pics from 2008

Twin 88mm turbos
2300+ HP at 7500 RPM

Its locked into 1st gear then pushed to about 30mph before starting

Engine/Car builder Bob Norwood (google him) working in the pit

noche_caliente · January 2nd, 2009, 09:32 PM

welcome!

NJD022588 · January 4th, 2009, 07:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by leanandmean

Its locked into 1st gear then pushed to about 30mph before starting

Why? To save weight on everything needed to start it?

BlueTyke · January 4th, 2009, 07:24 PM

Is that a scooby doo ball???

kkim · January 4th, 2009, 07:25 PM

Most likely due to being geared so high for top speed, they couldn't take off from a dead start in first gear even if they wanted to, so they bump start it instead.... my "guess" anyway.

NJD022588 · January 4th, 2009, 07:32 PM

That makes sense too but if I wanted I could start my car from a stop in 5th gear. It's just a little more challenging though.

Viper-Byte · January 4th, 2009, 07:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlueTyke

Is that a scooby doo ball???

It certainly looks likt it!

BlueTyke · January 4th, 2009, 08:12 PM

Um sorry... Matt... Hope you don't mind... But your photos... inspired me... And well... Here!

If you don't like it I'll kill the link and never show a soul again... :: ducks ::

I thought I would share before I played with the beemer picture... They were just.. so... Right! I hope you don't mind!

kkim · January 4th, 2009, 08:21 PM

wow... I like that!

shrink it down and it would make a great avatar for him, if he likes it, that is.

BlueTyke · January 4th, 2009, 08:25 PM

Thanks Kim! The beemer one will rock because of the flowers... :: dances from foot to foot ::

Alex · January 4th, 2009, 08:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kkim

shrink it down and it would make a great avatar for him

No pre-shrinking is necessary, if he loads it as his avatar the site will automatically shrink it to the max allowed size. Great pic, BTW, Sunny! You're getting awfully good at that technique.

kkim · January 4th, 2009, 08:36 PM

Wow, Alex... that's good to know!! I've been shrinking my pics down for so long to fit avatar restrictions, I wasn't aware it would be done automatically here. Why is that not employed on other sites?

Alex · January 4th, 2009, 08:42 PM

Cuz other sites suck.

Ninjette.org rocks.

NJD022588 · January 4th, 2009, 10:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex

Cuz other sites suck.

Ninjette.org rocks.

Sunny, what program are you using to edit?

BlueTyke · January 5th, 2009, 08:45 PM

Nick - Photoshop 5.0 LE but really any photo program worth it's salt can do it... I'll depart my secret if you want..

Beemer! (Sorry I couldn't wait!)

oscarr · January 5th, 2009, 08:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex

Cuz other sites suck.

Ninjette.org rocks.

X2 !
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NJD022588 · January 6th, 2009, 01:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlueTyke

Nick - Photoshop 5.0 LE but really any photo program worth it's salt can do it... I'll depart my secret if you want..

I was just looking for a good editing program where I dont have to spend so much money...

Alex · January 6th, 2009, 01:43 AM

Download the GIMP, it's free, and with a little trial and error can do a large percentage of what Photoshop can do.

http://www.gimp.org/downloads/

CRXTrek · January 6th, 2009, 05:10 AM

NICE!!! Work on the the Pics Sunny

VeX · January 6th, 2009, 05:38 AM

Hah Matt I like the 'Scooby Doo basketballs' you have on the Ferrari to keep the intakes from sucking up sand and all when not running.

BlueTyke · January 6th, 2009, 09:47 AM

Thanks Steve!

leanandmean · January 6th, 2009, 10:27 AM

WOW great job on the pics!!!
Yes those are scooby do balls, turbos don't like chunks of salt.
The car has a custom locking rear overdrive to a B&J 4 speed with no clutch. Shifting is done with plungers and compressed CO2.

BlueTyke · January 6th, 2009, 11:05 AM

Thanks Matt! Your welcome to use them where-ever! Thanks for letting me 'borrow' them!

NJD022588 · January 6th, 2009, 12:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex

Download the GIMP, it's free, and with a little trial and error can do a large percentage of what Photoshop can do.

http://www.gimp.org/downloads/

Thanks alot! I actually used this program for one of my jobs (only for converting formats) and never thought about using it for my own photo editor. I'm going to give it a try.

Lurkable · March 5th, 2009, 08:52 PM

I just have to say - as only a kid who has yet to develop an appreciation for older bikes - that beemer is beautiful!

ninjablk08 · March 25th, 2009, 08:08 PM

welcome

Snake · March 27th, 2009, 10:43 AM

Hello and welcome on board.

Strider · March 27th, 2009, 09:06 PM

aboard!

rceezy · March 28th, 2009, 04:53 AM

Welcome!

sometimesido · March 28th, 2009, 07:36 AM

That BMW looks amazing!
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January 2nd, 2009, 11:51 AM	#1
leanandmean ninjette.org member Name: Matt Location: Freeland WA Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2008 & 2007 250 Ninja 1969 BMW R50/2 Posts: 14	Yet another one Hello My name is Matt and I too got an invite from KKIM to check out the witty and intelligent conversations going on here. I will try to chime in as I can with the limited amount of online time that I have, as I would typicaly rather be out doing something. I have an 08 250 and my wife has an 07 that we got in the middle of 08 for cheep, and a 69 BMW R50/2 that I restored to like new. I'm also part of a crew that runs for a speed record at Bonneville. The car is a Ferrari 288 GTO with a big block Chev that went 292mph last year.

January 2nd, 2009, 01:45 PM	#5
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	__________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

January 4th, 2009, 07:24 PM	#11
BlueTyke So slow I'm first! Name: Sunny Location: San Jose, CA Join Date: Oct 2008 Motorcycle(s): 06 Kawasaki Ninja EX250 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 10	Is that a scooby doo ball??? __________________________________________________ Learn from the mistakes of others, you cannot make them all yourself. Save yourself the trouble and Learn.

January 4th, 2009, 08:12 PM	#15
BlueTyke So slow I'm first! Name: Sunny Location: San Jose, CA Join Date: Oct 2008 Motorcycle(s): 06 Kawasaki Ninja EX250 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 10	Um sorry... Matt... Hope you don't mind... But your photos... inspired me... And well... Here! If you don't like it I'll kill the link and never show a soul again... :: ducks :: I thought I would share before I played with the beemer picture... They were just.. so... Right! I hope you don't mind! __________________________________________________ Learn from the mistakes of others, you cannot make them all yourself. Save yourself the trouble and Learn.

January 4th, 2009, 08:25 PM	#17
BlueTyke So slow I'm first! Name: Sunny Location: San Jose, CA Join Date: Oct 2008 Motorcycle(s): 06 Kawasaki Ninja EX250 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 10	Thanks Kim! The beemer one will rock because of the flowers... :: dances from foot to foot :: __________________________________________________ Learn from the mistakes of others, you cannot make them all yourself. Save yourself the trouble and Learn.

January 2nd, 2009, 11:58 AM	#2
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	Aloha and welcome, Matt. Glad to see you here and hope you enjoy the site. Neat projects you have there. Some others on the board are also in the Washington area, though I have no idea how close you all are to each other. mahalo

January 2nd, 2009, 12:00 PM	#3
Viper-Byte ninjette.org sage Name: David Location: Wellington, New Zealand Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 08 Ninja 250R in Green! (Sold) Now 2011 Triumph Daytona 675 SE Posts: 564	to the forums

January 2nd, 2009, 12:12 PM	#4
workdaddy WORKDADDY Name: Dave Location: slc utah Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2008 ninja 2fitty Posts: 112	Matt... Welcome, and that Beemer is nice!

January 2nd, 2009, 02:47 PM	#6
NJD022588 ============ Name: Nick Location: Occoquan, VA Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): '09 Ninja 250R Posts: 518	Nice projects! Would you mind posting some more pics of the Ferrari?

January 2nd, 2009, 03:46 PM	#7
Cochese The Grand Royal Name: Cochese Location: Unmarked Rustbox Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R Posts: 258	May I borrow your Ferrari for a moment?

January 2nd, 2009, 06:00 PM	#8
leanandmean ninjette.org member Name: Matt Location: Freeland WA Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2008 & 2007 250 Ninja 1969 BMW R50/2 Posts: 14	Here are a couple more pics from 2008 Twin 88mm turbos 2300+ HP at 7500 RPM Its locked into 1st gear then pushed to about 30mph before starting Engine/Car builder Bob Norwood (google him) working in the pit

January 2nd, 2009, 09:32 PM	#9
noche_caliente ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Kim Location: mundo de ensueño Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 250 Posts: A lot.	welcome!

January 4th, 2009, 07:25 PM	#12
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	Most likely due to being geared so high for top speed, they couldn't take off from a dead start in first gear even if they wanted to, so they bump start it instead.... my "guess" anyway.

January 4th, 2009, 07:32 PM	#13
NJD022588 ============ Name: Nick Location: Occoquan, VA Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): '09 Ninja 250R Posts: 518	That makes sense too but if I wanted I could start my car from a stop in 5th gear. It's just a little more challenging though.

January 4th, 2009, 08:21 PM	#16
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	wow... I like that! shrink it down and it would make a great avatar for him, if he likes it, that is.

January 4th, 2009, 08:36 PM	#19
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	Wow, Alex... that's good to know!! I've been shrinking my pics down for so long to fit avatar restrictions, I wasn't aware it would be done automatically here. Why is that not employed on other sites?

January 4th, 2009, 08:42 PM	#20
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	Cuz other sites suck. Ninjette.org rocks. __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

January 5th, 2009, 08:45 PM	#22
BlueTyke So slow I'm first! Name: Sunny Location: San Jose, CA Join Date: Oct 2008 Motorcycle(s): 06 Kawasaki Ninja EX250 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 10	Nick - Photoshop 5.0 LE but really any photo program worth it's salt can do it... I'll depart my secret if you want.. Beemer! (Sorry I couldn't wait!) __________________________________________________ Learn from the mistakes of others, you cannot make them all yourself. Save yourself the trouble and Learn.

January 6th, 2009, 01:43 AM	#25
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	Download the GIMP, it's free, and with a little trial and error can do a large percentage of what Photoshop can do. http://www.gimp.org/downloads/ __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

January 6th, 2009, 05:10 AM	#26
CRXTrek FORMER MOTORCYCLE RIDER Name: Steve Location: On a Trek SU200 or in my CRX Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): Rode an 08 250r then rode an 08 ZX-6R until i totaled it on 7/10/10 Posts: 758	NICE!!! Work on the the Pics Sunny

January 6th, 2009, 05:38 AM	#27
VeX That's me! Name: TJ Location: Ames, IA Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250r (Tis blue), 2008 CBR600RR Posts: 454	Hah Matt I like the 'Scooby Doo basketballs' you have on the Ferrari to keep the intakes from sucking up sand and all when not running.

January 6th, 2009, 09:47 AM	#28
BlueTyke So slow I'm first! Name: Sunny Location: San Jose, CA Join Date: Oct 2008 Motorcycle(s): 06 Kawasaki Ninja EX250 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 10	Thanks Steve! __________________________________________________ Learn from the mistakes of others, you cannot make them all yourself. Save yourself the trouble and Learn.

January 6th, 2009, 10:27 AM	#29
leanandmean ninjette.org member Name: Matt Location: Freeland WA Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2008 & 2007 250 Ninja 1969 BMW R50/2 Posts: 14	WOW great job on the pics!!! Yes those are scooby do balls, turbos don't like chunks of salt. The car has a custom locking rear overdrive to a B&J 4 speed with no clutch. Shifting is done with plungers and compressed CO2.

January 6th, 2009, 11:05 AM	#30
BlueTyke So slow I'm first! Name: Sunny Location: San Jose, CA Join Date: Oct 2008 Motorcycle(s): 06 Kawasaki Ninja EX250 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 10	Thanks Matt! Your welcome to use them where-ever! Thanks for letting me 'borrow' them! __________________________________________________ Learn from the mistakes of others, you cannot make them all yourself. Save yourself the trouble and Learn.

March 5th, 2009, 08:52 PM	#32
Lurkable 250Arrrgh! Name: Andrew Location: San Francisco Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 250R, 2001 996 Posts: 143	I just have to say - as only a kid who has yet to develop an appreciation for older bikes - that beemer is beautiful!

March 25th, 2009, 08:08 PM	#33
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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	Hello and welcome on board.

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March 28th, 2009, 07:36 AM	#37
sometimesido ninjette.org sage Name: Chris Location: Norcross, GA Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2006 250R Posts: 772 Blog Entries: 14	That BMW looks amazing! and __________________________________________________ my flickr™