What Did You Do to Your Ninjette Today ?? - Page 121

MR2Aaron · November 26th, 2013, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by JohnnyBravo

What happens when I'm not tall enough to see over it an it gets dark?

How short does one have to be for this to happen?

The girl I bought my 250 from was MAYBE 5 feet tall, and even she was easily able to see over the stock windscreen.

LittleRedNinjette · November 26th, 2013, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by MR2Aaron

How short does one have to be for this to happen?

The girl I bought my 250 from was MAYBE 5 feet tall, and even she was easily able to see over the stock windscreen.

Not sure but i think they are talking about when you'er tucked down to the tank.

JohnnyBravo · November 26th, 2013, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by MR2Aaron

How short does one have to be for this to happen?

The girl I bought my 250 from was MAYBE 5 feet tall, and even she was easily able to see over the stock windscreen.

We were talking about touring windscreens, I think a chipmunk can see over the stock size

An

to dark an ya can't see through a dark smoke double bubble or touring screen when tucked or if your to short

csmith12 · November 26th, 2013, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by LittleRedNinjette

Not sure but i think they are talking about when you'er tucked down to the tank.

Lol.... logic, haz it yes.

ninjamunky85 · November 26th, 2013, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by MR2Aaron

Serious question: Does the sun ever actually shine in Ohio?

I was born there supposedly, but every time I've ever been there that I remember, it was cold and overcast and horrible, and the last time I was actually chased to the border with West Virginia by tornadoes.

Haha, yes of course it does. Almost every day from the beginning of May to the end of September is sunny. We just have actual seasons here. I honestly don't know if I would like living somewhere that didn't, snow is fun haha.

Also the fall here is beautiful.

One good thing about winter is that it kills all the bugs, we don't get the ones that grow to the size of your hand here like in the south. I hate bugs.

choneofakind · November 27th, 2013, 11:55 AM

Snow blows. (Yes, pun intended). Biking in it can be kinda fun though. You learn lots about sliding and weight transfer and whatnot.

tykenfitz · December 1st, 2013, 08:18 AM

Took it for a spin while the weather got warm enough for a day, slid out on a pile of salt. The only damages being a bent brake handle and a bruised ego haha

choneofakind · December 3rd, 2013, 05:38 PM

Turned down the shaft of my 'universal' bar weights so I can use them with my WC bars. I've had them almost 2 years and am just now getting around to this. I also took the time to cut away some material from one of them and leave a little step. It will sit flush with the handlebar, but will have some extra space to make sure there is no contact with my throttle.

Universal my ass.

csmith12 · December 3rd, 2013, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by tykenfitz

Took it for a spin while the weather got warm enough for a day, slid out on a pile of salt. The only damages being a bent brake handle and a bruised ego haha

No... wait

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Originally Posted by choneofakind

I've had them almost 2 years and am just now getting around to this.

Slacker

choneofakind · December 3rd, 2013, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by csmith12

Slacker

In my defense, I just recently learned how to use the lathe and mill and plasma table. Next thing I'll be doing during finals week is make a tool to remove and replace the pivot bearings on my MTB. After that, I think I'll be brave enough to seriously attempt making my own emulators for my forks.

NevadaWolf · December 7th, 2013, 07:47 PM

With temps in the 20's and a surprise waiting outside, decided to be a bit adventurous. LOL

Only adventured in a big u-turn on my street but I rode my bike in the snow. Go me. Hehehe

csmith12 · December 7th, 2013, 08:19 PM

kirk595x · December 11th, 2013, 06:51 PM

Replaced the chain, front and rear brake pads and fixed the the horn that quit working a couple days ago. She was over due for some love.

MR2Aaron · December 12th, 2013, 09:54 AM

Rode the 500 to work today (after using the 250 to jump start it). Temp was around 30 degrees, I think. I was wearing my A*s mesh jacket, with my cycling wind shell underneath.

Promptly ordered a real cold weather jacket upon arriving at work.

Also, I think the 500 has something wrong with its choke. Pulling the lever doesn't make any perceptible difference, and it's very difficult to start in cold weather, which seems to be getting worse.

lgk · December 12th, 2013, 10:15 AM

be careful, my battery gave up its ghost last night, ended up pushing it a 1/2mi.

MR2Aaron · December 12th, 2013, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by lgk

be careful, my battery gave up its ghost last night, ended up pushing it a 1/2mi.

Well that sucks. Was it at least downhill?

Edit: I had that problem with a car once. I was lucky to be at work at the time, so I jump started it with a company vehicle and drove it home, and then forgot about it. The next time I had to go somewhere was like two days later, and it wouldn't start, so I walked about a mile to the nearest Vatozone, bought a replacement battery, and carried that sucker home in a backpack.

Luckily, the car in question was a Toyota MR2 Spyder, so the battery was only a couple sizes up from a motorcycle battery anyway. I pity the fool who has this happen with a diesel pickup truck.

lgk · December 12th, 2013, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by MR2Aaron

Well that sucks. Was it at least downhill?

level ground, thankfully.
would have called someone with a trailer if it was uphill.

kirk595x · December 12th, 2013, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by MR2Aaron

Rode the 500 to work today (after using the 250 to jump start it). Temp was around 30 degrees, I think. I was wearing my A*s mesh jacket, with my cycling wind shell underneath.

Promptly ordered a real cold weather jacket upon arriving at work.

Also, I think the 500 has something wrong with its choke. Pulling the lever doesn't make any perceptible difference, and it's very difficult to start in cold weather, which seems to be getting worse.

How long has the 500 been sitting? A carb can get gummed up in as little as a week of sitting with untreated fuel. Maybe run some Seafoam through it and then maintain with Startron every fill-up

MR2Aaron · December 12th, 2013, 01:22 PM

It'd probably been sitting for a few days or a week.

I hadn't considered Seafoam; maybe I'll give that a shot before I do the carbs. Overhauling the carbs looks like a pain in the neck, although I sort of want to do it just so I know when it was last done.

kirk595x · December 12th, 2013, 01:36 PM

I would put about a 1/4 can in with a full tank of fuel and run it a few times..Either sitting or riding. Do this a few times and see if that cleans it out. Don't be alarmed if it smokes from the exhaust. Good Luck.

kirk595x · December 13th, 2013, 02:59 PM

Installed a Zero Gravity Double Bubble, Gold Windscreen bolts and my free license plate frame from Nelson Rigg.

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MR2Aaron · December 13th, 2013, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by kirk595x

I would put about a 1/4 can in with a full tank of fuel and run it a few times..Either sitting or riding. Do this a few times and see if that cleans it out. Don't be alarmed if it smokes from the exhaust. Good Luck.

Gave this a try. Didn't make any obvious immediate difference, but the bike runs fine once it's warm, and it was warm when I put the gas and seafoam in it. I guess I'll see if it makes a difference in terms of starting when I get around to riding the bike again in a few days.

Somehow, I feel like I probably still have a carb cleaning in my future.

Edit: I love that green color. I have a buddy with one of those double bubble things on his SV1000S. He says it makes a huge difference; I wish they made one for the 500.

kirk595x · December 13th, 2013, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by MR2Aaron

Gave this a try. Didn't make any obvious immediate difference, but the bike runs fine once it's warm, and it was warm when I put the gas and seafoam in it. I guess I'll see if it makes a difference in terms of starting when I get around to riding the bike again in a few days.

Somehow, I feel like I probably still have a carb cleaning in my future.

Edit: I love that green color. I have a buddy with one of those double bubble things on his SV1000S. He says it makes a huge difference; I wish they made one for the 500.

It may take a few times of riding or running it to notice a difference. Just having the Seafoam sitting in the Carb will help dissolve any varnish/carmelized fuel if there is any. Hopefully you won't need to tear down the Carb.
I had to do that to my 250 when I bought it cause it would only run on choke and it's not much fun.

Kawi green is my favorite..just would'nt feel like a Kawi to me if it were anything else..lol. I'm gonna see tonight how much improvement I get from the Dub Bub on my way to work. Been chilly so I hope it get the airflow off my chest.

JohnnyBravo · December 15th, 2013, 07:57 PM

Had a pretty good ride

MR2Aaron · December 16th, 2013, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by kirk595x

It may take a few times of riding or running it to notice a difference. Just having the Seafoam sitting in the Carb will help dissolve any varnish/carmelized fuel if there is any. Hopefully you won't need to tear down the Carb.
I had to do that to my 250 when I bought it cause it would only run on choke and it's not much fun.

Kawi green is my favorite..just would'nt feel like a Kawi to me if it were anything else..lol. I'm gonna see tonight how much improvement I get from the Dub Bub on my way to work. Been chilly so I hope it get the airflow off my chest.

Yeah, it seemed like it might be a little better this morning, but still didn't just start right up. I didn't want to risk damaging the battery further, so I just took the 250.

I'll mess with it this evening. I have a couple of things I want to check on it before I pull the carbs out, as the carb kit for the '06 to '09 Ninja 500R is like, unobtanium for some reason, and I'd just as soon not have to order all the little seals piecemeal from the dealer.

kirk595x · December 16th, 2013, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by MR2Aaron

Yeah, it seemed like it might be a little better this morning, but still didn't just start right up. I didn't want to risk damaging the battery further, so I just took the 250.

I'll mess with it this evening. I have a couple of things I want to check on it before I pull the carbs out, as the carb kit for the '06 to '09 Ninja 500R is like, unobtanium for some reason, and I'd just as soon not have to order all the little seals piecemeal from the dealer.

When I pulled my Carbs to clean it I didn't replace anything. Just cleaned with Carb cleaner, an overnight soak in Seafoam, chased all passages with fine wire then compressed air, repeated several times to be thorough. The jets are usually what goes wrong especially the float valve.

Chicagobob · December 16th, 2013, 11:37 AM

I looked at it, then got in my car and went to work. It was 4 below zero when I went out this morning.

kirk595x · December 16th, 2013, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Chicagobob

I looked at it, then got in my car and went to work. It was 4 below zero when I went out this morning.

I would do the same if I had the choice..lol.

cuong-nutz · December 16th, 2013, 01:32 PM

busted out my portable tire inflator to top off my tires. It's been a while since I've used it but it still works!

kirk595x · December 16th, 2013, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by cuong-nutz

busted out my portable tire inflator to top off my tires. It's been a while since I've used it but it still works!

I always carry one in my tank bag. People trip when they see me using it, They always ask what it's hooked up to...Umm..It's a 12v outlet..lol.

cuong-nutz · December 16th, 2013, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by kirk595x

I always carry one in my tank bag. People trip when they see me using it, They always ask what it's hooked up to...Umm..It's a 12v outlet..lol.

I keep mine under my passenger seat next to the tool kit. you should tell them it's solar powered

kirk595x · December 16th, 2013, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by cuong-nutz

I keep mine under my passenger seat next to the tool kit. you should tell them it's solar powered

Is yours a hand pump?

MR2Aaron · December 16th, 2013, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by kirk595x

When I pulled my Carbs to clean it I didn't replace anything. Just cleaned with Carb cleaner, an overnight soak in Seafoam, chased all passages with fine wire then compressed air, repeated several times to be thorough. The jets are usually what goes wrong especially the float valve.

I had ordered a battery tender last week to help keep the battery charged while it's cold. That arrived today, so I plugged it into the bike and went off and left it for a couple of hours.

I came back out after dinner, prepared to pull the carbs out in preparation for cleaning. I took the fuel tank off and set it aside. Before I took the carbs off, though, I took the opportunity to fiddle with the carbs, and noticed that there was a wiring harness suspiciously close to the end of choke linkage. Fiddling with the choke lever confirmed that it was in the way, preventing the choke linkage from pulling all the way. I snipped off the zip ties holding it there, and zip tied it to the frame, out of the way. I then put the key in and hit the starter...

...And lo and behold, it starts right up, and idles at about 2000! Now I'm inside, not breathing hydrocarbons.

choneofakind · December 16th, 2013, 08:59 PM

And that's why we always have to tell people to do the simple things first. LOOK at it first.

cuong-nutz · December 17th, 2013, 12:23 AM

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Originally Posted by kirk595x

Is yours a hand pump?

No, it's 12v. via cigarette lighter

kirk595x · December 17th, 2013, 12:52 AM

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Originally Posted by cuong-nutz

No, it's 12v. via cigarette lighter

Surprised it fits under the seat.

JohnnyBravo · December 17th, 2013, 02:46 PM

Ran it off through the grass without dropping it, wasn't as scary as I thought it would be. Trips down dirt and gravel roads paid off.

mgentz · December 17th, 2013, 07:32 PM

^ i think there is a story missing...

JohnnyBravo · December 17th, 2013, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by mgentz

^ i think there is a story missing...

Look for Alex.s saved my butt, in maybe ride reports

NevadaWolf · December 20th, 2013, 02:45 PM

I got a sticker. Hoping next week to go riding since my poor girl has been stuck for almost three weeks in the garage.

December 7th, 2013, 08:19 PM	#4812
csmith12 The Corner Whisperer Name: Chris (aka Reactor) Location: Northern KY Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	__________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

December 11th, 2013, 06:51 PM	#4813
kirk595x ninjette.org guru Name: Robbie Location: Sacramento Join Date: Jan 2013 Motorcycle(s): 03' Ninja 250ex Posts: 333	Replaced the chain, front and rear brake pads and fixed the the horn that quit working a couple days ago. She was over due for some love. __________________________________________________ Perform Random Acts of Coolness!!ATGATT

December 12th, 2013, 10:15 AM	#4815
lgk ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jason Location: Norfolk, VA Join Date: Dec 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2012 EX250, 2014 EX300 Posts: A lot.	be careful, my battery gave up its ghost last night, ended up pushing it a 1/2mi. __________________________________________________ Ethioknight Memorial Fund- Sticker sale http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=111700

December 12th, 2013, 01:36 PM	#4820
kirk595x ninjette.org guru Name: Robbie Location: Sacramento Join Date: Jan 2013 Motorcycle(s): 03' Ninja 250ex Posts: 333	I would put about a 1/4 can in with a full tank of fuel and run it a few times..Either sitting or riding. Do this a few times and see if that cleans it out. Don't be alarmed if it smokes from the exhaust. Good Luck. __________________________________________________ Perform Random Acts of Coolness!!ATGATT

December 13th, 2013, 02:59 PM	#4821
kirk595x ninjette.org guru Name: Robbie Location: Sacramento Join Date: Jan 2013 Motorcycle(s): 03' Ninja 250ex Posts: 333	Installed a Zero Gravity Double Bubble, Gold Windscreen bolts and my free license plate frame from Nelson Rigg. [URL=http://s103.photobucket.com/user/n4trbl/media/20131213_130940_zpsw8utm2du.jpg.html][/URL[URL=http://s103.photobucket.com/user/n4trbl/media/20131213_131052_zpshwq8w3bx.jpg.html][/URL __________________________________________________ Perform Random Acts of Coolness!!ATGATT

November 27th, 2013, 11:55 AM	#4806
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	Snow blows. (Yes, pun intended). Biking in it can be kinda fun though. You learn lots about sliding and weight transfer and whatnot.

December 1st, 2013, 08:18 AM	#4807
tykenfitz ninjette.org newbie Name: Fitz Location: Metro Detroit Join Date: Aug 2013 Motorcycle(s): '06 Ninja 250 "Blue Beast" Posts: 7	Took it for a spin while the weather got warm enough for a day, slid out on a pile of salt. The only damages being a bent brake handle and a bruised ego haha

December 3rd, 2013, 05:38 PM	#4808
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	Turned down the shaft of my 'universal' bar weights so I can use them with my WC bars. I've had them almost 2 years and am just now getting around to this. I also took the time to cut away some material from one of them and leave a little step. It will sit flush with the handlebar, but will have some extra space to make sure there is no contact with my throttle. Universal my ass.

December 12th, 2013, 09:54 AM	#4814
MR2Aaron ninjette.org member Name: Aaron Location: Pflugerville, TX Join Date: May 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2003 Kawasaki Ninja 250 Posts: 154	Rode the 500 to work today (after using the 250 to jump start it). Temp was around 30 degrees, I think. I was wearing my A*s mesh jacket, with my cycling wind shell underneath. Promptly ordered a real cold weather jacket upon arriving at work. Also, I think the 500 has something wrong with its choke. Pulling the lever doesn't make any perceptible difference, and it's very difficult to start in cold weather, which seems to be getting worse.

December 12th, 2013, 01:22 PM	#4819
MR2Aaron ninjette.org member Name: Aaron Location: Pflugerville, TX Join Date: May 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2003 Kawasaki Ninja 250 Posts: 154	It'd probably been sitting for a few days or a week. I hadn't considered Seafoam; maybe I'll give that a shot before I do the carbs. Overhauling the carbs looks like a pain in the neck, although I sort of want to do it just so I know when it was last done.

December 15th, 2013, 07:57 PM	#4824
JohnnyBravo Certifiable nontundrum Name: Harper Location: NC Milkshake stand Join Date: Mar 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2013 SE NINJA 300 Posts: Too much. MOTM - Sep '13, Sep '16	Had a pretty good ride __________________________________________________

December 16th, 2013, 11:37 AM	#4827
Chicagobob ninjette.org guru Name: Bob Location: Chicago Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): '06 Ninja 250, 2018 Honda GL1800B Posts: 315	I looked at it, then got in my car and went to work. It was 4 below zero when I went out this morning.

December 16th, 2013, 01:32 PM	#4829
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	busted out my portable tire inflator to top off my tires. It's been a while since I've used it but it still works! __________________________________________________ HalfFast Racing Team Serving Greater Houston Area Riders:WFO Riders MotoHouston HPC CMRA Ride Smart Fastline Lone Star Track Days

December 16th, 2013, 08:59 PM	#4834
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	And that's why we always have to tell people to do the simple things first. LOOK at it first.

December 17th, 2013, 02:46 PM	#4837
JohnnyBravo Certifiable nontundrum Name: Harper Location: NC Milkshake stand Join Date: Mar 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2013 SE NINJA 300 Posts: Too much. MOTM - Sep '13, Sep '16	Ran it off through the grass without dropping it, wasn't as scary as I thought it would be. Trips down dirt and gravel roads paid off. __________________________________________________

December 17th, 2013, 07:32 PM	#4838
mgentz Board Member Name: ... Location: WI Join Date: Dec 2011 Motorcycle(s): 250R (street), 250R (dirt) Posts: A lot.	^ i think there is a story missing...

December 20th, 2013, 02:45 PM	#4840
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	I got a sticker. Hoping next week to go riding since my poor girl has been stuck for almost three weeks in the garage. __________________________________________________ <-- 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.

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