Wanted 3mm Washers for shimming

ride2rideagain · March 15th, 2011, 03:04 AM

Hey fellas,

A friend and I are looking for 3mm washers for shimming our ninjettes. We've been around town looking and have had little luck and bad customer service. So, I had to resort to this.

If anyone has spares and could mail them to me, it would be great. I messaged the guys in the other threads that are offering but have had no replies

I am in need for 8. 2 under each needle for 2 bikes.

Thank You all for the help I've already received and will continue to do so. This forum rules.

dubojr1 · March 15th, 2011, 04:39 AM

Where have you looked for them? My local Lowes has them. Radio Shack does too.

PsychoNinja · March 15th, 2011, 06:18 AM

I just bought a 100-pack set of washers at Radio Shack for $2, the pack contains 20 #4 washers.

DR1300R · March 15th, 2011, 11:41 AM

I bought 6 3mm washer's from true value hrdware..

3 under each needle..

ride2rideagain · March 15th, 2011, 07:40 PM

The few Lowes and Home Depots in my area did not have them. We don't have Radio Shack, its now The Source and they didn't have them either. The search continues....

kkim · March 15th, 2011, 07:41 PM

no one in Toronto has either 3mm or #4 SAE washers? How about autoparts stores?

ride2rideagain · March 17th, 2011, 12:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kkim

no one in Toronto has either 3mm or #4 SAE washers? How about autoparts stores?

Haven't searched all of Toronto, just around in my area, a little out of Toronto. No auto part stores close by. But the search continues....

FrugalNinja250 · March 17th, 2011, 06:40 AM

Canadians use metric, so SAE is probably as hard to find there as metric is here. My local Lowe's had the washers in stock, plenty of them, but a fairly limited selection of metric hardware.

johnjohn · March 17th, 2011, 06:45 AM

TSC, Home Depot, Lowes, Home Hardware, Canadian Tire..... the list goes on. You need to look! Both SAE or Metric. Take your verniers along and measure.

Jinx250 · March 17th, 2011, 09:22 AM

Instead of being so focused on getting the EXACT washers, take your needle with you and find ones that fit.

nattygirl · March 18th, 2011, 11:32 AM

not sure if you're a amazon prime member or not, but they sell these. I used these exact washers on my bike when I shimmed it. Only $. 76.

http://www.amazon.com/Du-Bro-2109-Fl...0472527&sr=8-4

I happen to have a prime membership. PM me if you want me to get these for you.

kkim · March 18th, 2011, 12:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PsychoNinja

I just bought a 100-pack set of washers at Radio Shack for $2, the pack contains 20 #4 washers.

ever think of mailing him some of your extra washers?

ride2rideagain · March 20th, 2011, 12:38 AM

Thank you all for the support so far.

Natalie: I might take you up on that offer. Let me look around first before I give you the trouble.

Kelly: Thanks for asking others to mail me some washers if they have extra, I always hope for that but it'd be too easy....

So I'll be going into town (Toronto) next weekend for a mass search of these washers and also to check out this new bike showroom/apparel place that opened up. I am sure I'll be successful then. I'll keep you guys posted.

choneofakind · March 20th, 2011, 06:35 AM

Can I mail stuff to Canada for the usual $.44 stamp? I've got extras I can just stick in an envelope and mail to you. Just PM me the address

ride2rideagain · March 21st, 2011, 05:29 PM

I would like to thank everyone that helped me with suggestions and ideas.

But special thanks goes to choneofakind. He had spare washers and took down my address to see how much it would cost to ship them to me. Instead, he just shipped it and didn't even ask me to pay. I am truly thankful sir. I was gonna make a trip to Toronto just searching for washers. I am amazed by the good people this forum has and will definitely not think when I am able to return the favor for somebody.

Hats off, choneofakind, thank you very much.

choneofakind · March 21st, 2011, 06:06 PM

glad i could help. man you're making me blush over here haha

post up again once they get delivered

kkim · March 21st, 2011, 07:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by choneofakind

Can I mail stuff to Canada for the usual $.44 stamp? I've got extras I can just stick in an envelope and mail to you. Just PM me the address

Way to go, Chris.

so, what was the answer to your question in the quote?

choneofakind · March 21st, 2011, 07:23 PM

Well it was actually $1.29, so that would be 3 stamps. Still not bad considering how far it's going

and I guess it's ok to mail stuff through the UNITED STATES postal service to CANADA... I asked the guy behind the counter and he said it was no big deal. who knew?

Its_Scott · March 24th, 2011, 10:16 AM

I would also like to take the time to thank all of the people on this forum for all of the great advice, suggestions, help and some good reads

. It has greatly helped me in many ways to understand my bike as this is my first bike.

I would like to especially thank nattygirl for also taking time and money to send me the 3mm washers. I looked everywhere locally as well to look for those washers and had no luck in finding them as well. Natalie did not even asked for any reimbursement of any sort. I truly thank you!

DR1300R · March 24th, 2011, 06:20 PM

Awesome!!!

March 15th, 2011, 03:04 AM	#1
ride2rideagain total N00B Name: Rob Location: Toronto Join Date: Oct 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250r Posts: 117	Wanted 3mm Washers for shimming Hey fellas, A friend and I are looking for 3mm washers for shimming our ninjettes. We've been around town looking and have had little luck and bad customer service. So, I had to resort to this. If anyone has spares and could mail them to me, it would be great. I messaged the guys in the other threads that are offering but have had no replies I am in need for 8. 2 under each needle for 2 bikes. Thank You all for the help I've already received and will continue to do so. This forum rules.

March 15th, 2011, 04:39 AM	#2
dubojr1 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jason Location: Jacksonville, Florida Join Date: May 2010 Motorcycle(s): 09 Ninja 250R SE, 07 Honda CRF230F, 06 Honda CRF150F Posts: A lot.	Where have you looked for them? My local Lowes has them. Radio Shack does too. __________________________________________________ 09 250R SE: Paying it forward one post at a time! Don't forget to add yourself to our Member Map

March 15th, 2011, 06:18 AM	#3
PsychoNinja Ninja Dog Name: Brady Location: Sunset, UT Join Date: Dec 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14 Posts: 186	I just bought a 100-pack set of washers at Radio Shack for $2, the pack contains 20 #4 washers. __________________________________________________ ALL YOUR NINJA ARE BELONG TO US!

March 18th, 2011, 11:32 AM	#11
nattygirl ninjette.org guru Name: Natalie Location: La Puente, CA Join Date: May 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Kawasaki Ninja EX250 Special Edition Red/Black Posts: 455	not sure if you're a amazon prime member or not, but they sell these. I used these exact washers on my bike when I shimmed it. Only $. 76. http://www.amazon.com/Du-Bro-2109-Fl...0472527&sr=8-4 I happen to have a prime membership. PM me if you want me to get these for you. __________________________________________________ '10 Ninja 250R SE Red/Blk Mods: Projekt D FE, Protons, HB Blk Windscreen, HIDs, TBR Blk Series Slip-On, Shogun Sliders, Solo Cowl, Integrated Tail Light, Gls Blk Rear Fender, Red Accents

March 24th, 2011, 06:20 PM	#20
DR1300R ninjette.org guru Name: Doyle Location: Quad Cities,Il Join Date: Mar 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2000 Hayabusa 2009 Ninja 250R Posts: 318	Awesome!!! __________________________________________________ busastampede.com

March 15th, 2011, 11:41 AM	#4
DR1300R ninjette.org guru Name: Doyle Location: Quad Cities,Il Join Date: Mar 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2000 Hayabusa 2009 Ninja 250R Posts: 318	I bought 6 3mm washer's from true value hrdware.. 3 under each needle.. __________________________________________________ busastampede.com

March 15th, 2011, 07:40 PM	#5
ride2rideagain total N00B Name: Rob Location: Toronto Join Date: Oct 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250r Posts: 117	The few Lowes and Home Depots in my area did not have them. We don't have Radio Shack, its now The Source and they didn't have them either. The search continues....

March 15th, 2011, 07:41 PM	#6
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	no one in Toronto has either 3mm or #4 SAE washers? How about autoparts stores?

March 17th, 2011, 06:40 AM	#8
FrugalNinja250 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Frugal Location: Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) Join Date: Mar 2010 Motorcycle(s): Several Posts: A lot.	Canadians use metric, so SAE is probably as hard to find there as metric is here. My local Lowe's had the washers in stock, plenty of them, but a fairly limited selection of metric hardware.

March 17th, 2011, 06:45 AM	#9
johnjohn ninjette.org member Name: John Location: Caledonia, Ontario, Canada Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): Honda, Buell, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Yamaha Posts: 170	TSC, Home Depot, Lowes, Home Hardware, Canadian Tire..... the list goes on. You need to look! Both SAE or Metric. Take your verniers along and measure.

March 17th, 2011, 09:22 AM	#10
Jinx250 Smoker Name: Bob Location: SoCal Join Date: Dec 2010 Motorcycle(s): Guess.... Posts: 556	Instead of being so focused on getting the EXACT washers, take your needle with you and find ones that fit.

March 20th, 2011, 12:38 AM	#13
ride2rideagain total N00B Name: Rob Location: Toronto Join Date: Oct 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250r Posts: 117	Thank you all for the support so far. Natalie: I might take you up on that offer. Let me look around first before I give you the trouble. Kelly: Thanks for asking others to mail me some washers if they have extra, I always hope for that but it'd be too easy.... So I'll be going into town (Toronto) next weekend for a mass search of these washers and also to check out this new bike showroom/apparel place that opened up. I am sure I'll be successful then. I'll keep you guys posted.

March 20th, 2011, 06:35 AM	#14
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	Can I mail stuff to Canada for the usual $.44 stamp? I've got extras I can just stick in an envelope and mail to you. Just PM me the address

March 21st, 2011, 05:29 PM	#15
ride2rideagain total N00B Name: Rob Location: Toronto Join Date: Oct 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250r Posts: 117	I would like to thank everyone that helped me with suggestions and ideas. But special thanks goes to choneofakind. He had spare washers and took down my address to see how much it would cost to ship them to me. Instead, he just shipped it and didn't even ask me to pay. I am truly thankful sir. I was gonna make a trip to Toronto just searching for washers. I am amazed by the good people this forum has and will definitely not think when I am able to return the favor for somebody. Hats off, choneofakind, thank you very much.

March 21st, 2011, 06:06 PM	#16
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	glad i could help. man you're making me blush over here haha post up again once they get delivered

March 21st, 2011, 07:23 PM	#18
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	Well it was actually $1.29, so that would be 3 stamps. Still not bad considering how far it's going and I guess it's ok to mail stuff through the UNITED STATES postal service to CANADA... I asked the guy behind the counter and he said it was no big deal. who knew?

March 24th, 2011, 10:16 AM	#19
Its_Scott ninjette.org member Name: Scott Location: MI Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R, 2014 Kawasaki Ninja 300 SE ABS Posts: 47	I would also like to take the time to thank all of the people on this forum for all of the great advice, suggestions, help and some good reads . It has greatly helped me in many ways to understand my bike as this is my first bike. I would like to especially thank nattygirl for also taking time and money to send me the 3mm washers. I looked everywhere locally as well to look for those washers and had no luck in finding them as well. Natalie did not even asked for any reimbursement of any sort. I truly thank you!

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