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Peanut_EOD · March 15th, 2011, 07:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rexbo

I like that guy out on pole

Yeah man super fun weekend, I def wish I had peanut's lean angles too, now to smooth out your lines!

Thanks guys, I'm still learning the bike. It's way different from my ZX-6R. Does anyone make a slipper clutch for the 250?

CC Cowboy · March 15th, 2011, 07:07 PM

This is a friend's garage;

A couple nice rides, including some Kawasaki's.

ztrack157 · March 15th, 2011, 07:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peanut_EOD

. Does anyone make a slipper clutch for the 250?

LMAO. no

Built I do build quick shifters for it.

Peanut_EOD · March 15th, 2011, 07:24 PM

******, but why is that funny?

ztrack157 · March 15th, 2011, 07:33 PM

its a 250 :P

Peanut_EOD · March 15th, 2011, 08:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ztrack157

its a 250 :P

Yeah, and a slipper clutch is way more useful than a quick shifter is! The bike isn't fast enough for my shift speed to be a factor, but I do get wheel hop downshifting at speed. So, again what is so funny? Other than a quick shifter on a 250?

ztrack157 · March 15th, 2011, 08:32 PM

I'm just giving you crap. Your use to a 600 and you probably just need a little more time on the 250 to get use to it. The quick shifters have shown to gain apx a foot a shift its not much I know. But for fast guys it matters slow pokes it doesn't.

No one will make a slipper yet because its not to the point where it would be profitable for them to produce it. If the AMA series we are working on happens then you might is one pop up sometime in the future. They are racing these things on the Euro stage this season so maybe one may pop up in the UK.

Peanut_EOD · March 15th, 2011, 08:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ztrack157

I'm just giving you crap. Your use to a 600 and you probably just need a little more time on the 250 to get use to it. The quick shifters have shown to gain apx a foot a shift its not much I know. But for fast guys it matters slow pokes it doesn't.

No one will make a slipper yet because its not to the point where it would be profitable for them to produce it. If the AMA series we are working on happens then you might is one pop up sometime in the future. They are racing these things on the Euro stage this season so maybe one may pop up in the UK.

Ok. Some good points. I do need to get used to this thing. Will your quick shifter work with GP shift? I still think a slipper clutch would have helped me more this past weekend. I experienced wheel hop a few times trying to hold the lead. Andrew was just too fast.

08ninja250 · March 15th, 2011, 09:02 PM

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ztrack157 · March 15th, 2011, 09:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peanut_EOD

Ok. Some good points. I do need to get used to this thing. Will your quick shifter work with GP shift? I still think a slipper clutch would have helped me more this past weekend. I experienced wheel hop a few times trying to hold the lead. Andrew was just too fast.

I can get sensors for either setup.

Nemesis · March 15th, 2011, 11:03 PM

If this pic was focused I would have bought:
http://www.caliphotography.com/photo...ewImage=926893

CC Cowboy · March 16th, 2011, 09:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peanut_EOD

Yeah, and a slipper clutch is way more useful than a quick shifter is! The bike isn't fast enough for my shift speed to be a factor, but I do get wheel hop downshifting at speed. So, again what is so funny? Other than a quick shifter on a 250?

Try using more brake than engine to slow down.

tiggen · March 16th, 2011, 10:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peanut_EOD

Yeah, and a slipper clutch is way more useful than a quick shifter is! The bike isn't fast enough for my shift speed to be a factor, but I do get wheel hop downshifting at speed. So, again what is so funny? Other than a quick shifter on a 250?

Quote:

Originally Posted by CC Cowboy

Try using more brake than engine to slow down.

^That and know that the rev limiter doesn't work on downshifts. I'm pretty sure I destroyed the top end of my first motor over-revving it on downshifts.

And I agree that a quickshifter on a Ninja 250 is pretty funny.

austexjg · March 16th, 2011, 01:03 PM

When I first got the 250, I thought the same thing about a slipper clutch when I first tried to "blip" on a fast twisty road.

I just can't seem to link the blip and the downshift - it seems like the bike takes too long to respond to the blip in throttle.

After a few rear tire hops - I still want one.

Nemesis · March 16th, 2011, 02:32 PM

Are you guys downshifting two really quick and popping the clutch out hence experiencing a wheel hop...is this why you feel a slipper clutch is needed?

switch · March 16th, 2011, 03:45 PM

when downshifting, i feather the clutch then back on the gas hard (i used to just dump the clutch). don't really get wheel hop, don't know if i ever really did. i've felt it 'slide' if i'm being aggressive, but even then its just kinda 'meh whatever'. don't know if i'd like a slipper, overkill IMO =P

Nemesis · March 16th, 2011, 03:49 PM

But are you downshifting one or two gears at once? Two gears I can understand...meaning you'll get some movement but nothing wild. One gear...don't feel a thing. Just modulate the clutch.

I usually just dump/pop it out which I don't recommend.

austexjg · March 16th, 2011, 04:10 PM

I was talking about going down at least two gears - I try too hard to ride some of the local roads IOM TT style (only with AGATT and very minimal traffic). It seems like using one gear at a time would mean letting off the throttle earlier - in a track mentality - which means slower times.

And I guess it "sliding" for a bit is the more common outcome, but at least twice while going from 6th to 3rd, I felt a little hop - but I guess it could have been my heart skipping a beat.

Peanut_EOD · March 17th, 2011, 06:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nemesis

But are you downshifting one or two gears at once? Two gears I can understand...meaning you'll get some movement but nothing wild. One gear...don't feel a thing. Just modulate the clutch.

I usually just dump/pop it out which I don't recommend.

I got wheel hop when I dropped two gears trying to drive in deep going into "Patience" trying to pass Andrew. I also got it driving in hard into Turn 8 and dropping a couple of gears to get a good torquey drive out of Turn 10 while I was trying to hold Andrew off. It didn't work. I know I still need to learn this bike. I'm still riding like I'm on a 600. A few more track days and races will be good. I'm heading back to Colorado for a while. Maybe I'll hit High Plains Raceway.

Bueller999 · March 17th, 2011, 07:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peanut_EOD

I'm heading back to Colorado for a while. Maybe I'll hit High Plains Raceway.

Are you going to race with us in the MRA "250 spec class"?
Unfortunately slippers and Q shifters not allowed

There is also going to be a "spec" class for us @ IMI with the Rocky Mountain minimoto org.

JS73 · March 17th, 2011, 07:57 AM

Cool thread! Some great looking paint jobs in here. Mine is just rattle can

This is all I have for now. Hope to get some more at Roebling Road this weekend.

Crappy cell phone pic.

Peanut_EOD · March 18th, 2011, 07:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bueller999

Are you going to race with us in the MRA "250 spec class"?
Unfortunately slippers and Q shifters not allowed

There is also going to be a "spec" class for us @ IMI with the Rocky Mountain minimoto org.

I'd love to if there are any races going on while I'm in town.

Rexbo · March 20th, 2011, 01:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peanut_EOD

I got wheel hop when I dropped two gears trying to drive in deep going into "Patience" trying to pass Andrew. I also got it driving in hard into Turn 8 and dropping a couple of gears to get a good torquey drive out of Turn 10 while I was trying to hold Andrew off. It didn't work. I know I still need to learn this bike. I'm still riding like I'm on a 600.

haha yeah stop shifting so much! Most of those turns you could carry enough speed through to hold a higher gear. You've definitely got the lean angle down, but need to carry more cornering speed and use more runout area.

Bueller999 · March 20th, 2011, 02:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peanut_EOD

I'd love to if there are any races going on while I'm in town.

MRA 2011 Season Schedule**250 Ninja Cup (spec class) runs 1 race each day**

The 250's are also eligible in lightweight classes and Colorado Class
And your licence would probably reciprocate.

http://www.mra-racing.org/

May '11
Saturday & Sunday, May 7th, 8th Race #1 at High Plains Raceway
Saturday & Sunday, May 21st, 22nd Race #2 at Pikes Peak International Raceway

June '11
Saturday & Sunday, June 11th, 12th Race #3 at High Plains Raceway

July '11
Saturday & Sunday, July 9th, 10th Race #4 at Pueblo Motorsports Park
Saturday & Sunday, July 30th, 31st Race #5 at High Plains Raceway

August '11
Saturday & Sunday, Aug 27th, 28th Race #6 at High Plains Raceway

September '11
Saturday & Sunday, September 17th, 18th Race #7 at Pikes Peak Interational Raceway

October '11
Saturday & Sunday, October 8th, 9th Race #8 at High Plains Raceway

There is also a 17" class that the local mini moto has put together to try to attract the ninjettes to.

http://www.rmminimoto.com/

2011 Schedule
1.
2. June 5 - IMI Motorsports- Erie (17")
3.
4.
5. July 24 - IMI Motorsports- Erie (17")
6. Aug 7 - IMI Motorsports- Erie (17")
7.
8. Sept 11- IMI Motorsports- Erie (17")

The empty slots are at Bandimere, no ninja race as track is too small.

Racer x · March 20th, 2011, 04:58 PM

maxton 2009 121.854 mph

Peanut_EOD · March 20th, 2011, 06:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rexbo

haha yeah stop shifting so much! Most of those turns you could carry enough speed through to hold a higher gear. You've definitely got the lean angle down, but need to carry more cornering speed and use more runout area.

Yeah, I need more track time on the 250 so I stop trying to ride it like my 600. I'm doing a track day at High Plains Raceway in Colorado next weekend.

V2Neal · March 21st, 2011, 02:40 PM

a vanity and an action shot ...

Ninja_vanity1.jpg get_small.jpg

sowega · April 18th, 2011, 11:49 AM

Here's mine in "preseason testing," hahaha:

Since then, I've added the Area P, removed the tape art, and started rattlecanning the fairings.

08ninja250 · April 18th, 2011, 01:33 PM

Finally got everything ready for the 2011 racing season. Test day got cancelled cant wait for the first race!!!

IMAG0106.jpg IMAG0107.jpg IMAG0108.jpg

Let me know what you all think!

08ninja250 · April 18th, 2011, 02:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Racer x

maxton 2009 121.854 mph

Almost 200km/h!!! Wow congrats!

Alex · April 18th, 2011, 07:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 08ninja250

Let me know what you all think!

JS73 · April 21st, 2011, 07:12 AM

Action shot I got from a track photographer at Roebling Road. This is a cel phone pic of the actual picture, hence the poor quality.

toptier · May 3rd, 2011, 06:59 PM

Here's a picture of my Ninjette ready for the MRA spec Ninja Cup.

sowega · May 3rd, 2011, 07:00 PM

Ready for WERA Barber this weekend

Rexbo · May 3rd, 2011, 08:03 PM

Theme for this thread now:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eHuebHTD-lY

Bueller999 · May 4th, 2011, 04:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by toptier

Here's a picture of my Ninjette ready for the MRA spec Ninja Cup.

See ya out there, getting close now

Bueller999 · May 10th, 2011, 07:38 PM

We had a great turnout for the inaugural weekend. 15 bikes on the grid.

The photogs page

The pics I got from him.

Nemesis · May 10th, 2011, 07:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by toptier

Here's a picture of my Ninjette ready for the MRA spec Ninja Cup.

Luv it mang...luv it!

dino74 · May 10th, 2011, 11:04 PM

Toptier,

You might want to trim your rear brake reservoir hose, it looks like it might rub against your rear tire. It has happened to me and another guy on the same day.

leed · May 11th, 2011, 12:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bueller999

We had a great turnout for the inaugural weekend. 15 bikes on the grid.

Those are some good actions, for sure. You remind me of RoboCop with the flip-down visor

And 143 looks like his arm is triple jointed...

March 15th, 2011, 07:07 PM	#42
CC Cowboy ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Whodat Location: Ware Is.,MA Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): I pass the wind! Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '13, Jun '14	This is a friend's garage; A couple nice rides, including some Kawasaki's. __________________________________________________ If everything seems under control; you're just not going fast enough!

March 15th, 2011, 07:24 PM	#44
Peanut_EOD ninjette.org sage Name: Peanut Location: Senoia, GA Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): Green 2013 ZX-6R Posts: 723	******, but why is that funny? __________________________________________________ http://www.simplysurrealphotography....es/peanut2.png

March 15th, 2011, 07:33 PM	#45
ztrack157 The Sportisi Master Name: Matt Location: Chico Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250 Posts: A lot.	its a 250 :P __________________________________________________ Sportisimoto USA is born.

March 15th, 2011, 08:32 PM	#47
ztrack157 The Sportisi Master Name: Matt Location: Chico Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250 Posts: A lot.	I'm just giving you crap. Your use to a 600 and you probably just need a little more time on the 250 to get use to it. The quick shifters have shown to gain apx a foot a shift its not much I know. But for fast guys it matters slow pokes it doesn't. No one will make a slipper yet because its not to the point where it would be profitable for them to produce it. If the AMA series we are working on happens then you might is one pop up sometime in the future. They are racing these things on the Euro stage this season so maybe one may pop up in the UK. __________________________________________________ Sportisimoto USA is born.

March 15th, 2011, 09:02 PM	#49
08ninja250 ninjette.org member Name: Colin Location: Ottawa Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2008 ninja 250 Posts: 168	148602_1716805118031_1175313482_31956457_7326352_nsd.jpg SU1_8456.jpg SA3_7673.jpg __________________________________________________ Colin #191 - Area P, Elka Shock, Woodcraft Clip-Ons and Rearsets, Attack Race Bodywork, BT 003RS, .700 Fork Springs, DynoJet Stage 2 and BMC High Flow Air Filter. 613 MOTORSPORTS.COM

March 15th, 2011, 11:03 PM	#51
Nemesis CVMA #74 WSMC #750 Name: Nemesis Location: On the track Join Date: Oct 2009 Motorcycle(s): All of them Posts: A lot.	If this pic was focused I would have bought: http://www.caliphotography.com/photo...ewImage=926893

March 16th, 2011, 01:03 PM	#54
austexjg ninjette.org sage Name: J.G. Location: Austin Join Date: Oct 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 zx6r Green/Black, (ex-)Diablo Black '09 Ninja 250r Posts: 959	When I first got the 250, I thought the same thing about a slipper clutch when I first tried to "blip" on a fast twisty road. I just can't seem to link the blip and the downshift - it seems like the bike takes too long to respond to the blip in throttle. After a few rear tire hops - I still want one.

March 16th, 2011, 02:32 PM	#55
Nemesis CVMA #74 WSMC #750 Name: Nemesis Location: On the track Join Date: Oct 2009 Motorcycle(s): All of them Posts: A lot.	Are you guys downshifting two really quick and popping the clutch out hence experiencing a wheel hop...is this why you feel a slipper clutch is needed?

March 16th, 2011, 03:45 PM	#56
switch ("\(',:,')/") Name: Armando Location: TX Join Date: Apr 2010 Motorcycle(s): 900cc's worth Posts: 24	when downshifting, i feather the clutch then back on the gas hard (i used to just dump the clutch). don't really get wheel hop, don't know if i ever really did. i've felt it 'slide' if i'm being aggressive, but even then its just kinda 'meh whatever'. don't know if i'd like a slipper, overkill IMO =P __________________________________________________ CMRA #250 Brought to you by: Lockhart Phillips USA-Sam's Cycles-South Central Race Center-HPC Decals-Highperformancecrew.com-and my amazing friends!

March 16th, 2011, 03:49 PM	#57
Nemesis CVMA #74 WSMC #750 Name: Nemesis Location: On the track Join Date: Oct 2009 Motorcycle(s): All of them Posts: A lot.	But are you downshifting one or two gears at once? Two gears I can understand...meaning you'll get some movement but nothing wild. One gear...don't feel a thing. Just modulate the clutch. I usually just dump/pop it out which I don't recommend.

March 16th, 2011, 04:10 PM	#58
austexjg ninjette.org sage Name: J.G. Location: Austin Join Date: Oct 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 zx6r Green/Black, (ex-)Diablo Black '09 Ninja 250r Posts: 959	I was talking about going down at least two gears - I try too hard to ride some of the local roads IOM TT style (only with AGATT and very minimal traffic). It seems like using one gear at a time would mean letting off the throttle earlier - in a track mentality - which means slower times. And I guess it "sliding" for a bit is the more common outcome, but at least twice while going from 6th to 3rd, I felt a little hop - but I guess it could have been my heart skipping a beat.

March 17th, 2011, 07:57 AM	#61
JS73 ninjette.org guru Name: Joel Location: Orlando, FL Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 08 Ninja 250 Posts: 256	Cool thread! Some great looking paint jobs in here. Mine is just rattle can This is all I have for now. Hope to get some more at Roebling Road this weekend. Crappy cell phone pic. __________________________________________________ WERA #273 Novice Boogeyman Racing.

March 21st, 2011, 02:40 PM	#67
V2Neal Bad-ass 250 racer Name: Neal Location: Minnesnowta Join Date: Nov 2010 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250r, ATK 605, Honda CR250R Posts: 91	a vanity and an action shot ... Ninja_vanity1.jpg get_small.jpg __________________________________________________ CRA #28. Just wave as you go by!

April 18th, 2011, 11:49 AM	#68
sowega ninjette.org guru Name: Ed Location: Atlanta, GA Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 899, 748, 250, 250, 70 Posts: 348	Here's mine in "preseason testing," hahaha: Since then, I've added the Area P, removed the tape art, and started rattlecanning the fairings.

April 18th, 2011, 01:33 PM	#69
08ninja250 ninjette.org member Name: Colin Location: Ottawa Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2008 ninja 250 Posts: 168	Finally got everything ready for the 2011 racing season. Test day got cancelled cant wait for the first race!!! IMAG0106.jpg IMAG0107.jpg IMAG0108.jpg Let me know what you all think! __________________________________________________ Colin #191 - Area P, Elka Shock, Woodcraft Clip-Ons and Rearsets, Attack Race Bodywork, BT 003RS, .700 Fork Springs, DynoJet Stage 2 and BMC High Flow Air Filter. 613 MOTORSPORTS.COM

April 21st, 2011, 07:12 AM	#72
JS73 ninjette.org guru Name: Joel Location: Orlando, FL Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 08 Ninja 250 Posts: 256	Action shot I got from a track photographer at Roebling Road. This is a cel phone pic of the actual picture, hence the poor quality. __________________________________________________ WERA #273 Novice Boogeyman Racing.

May 3rd, 2011, 06:59 PM	#73
toptier ninjette.org newbie Name: Jon Location: CO Join Date: Oct 2010 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250R Posts: 3	Here's a picture of my Ninjette ready for the MRA spec Ninja Cup.

May 3rd, 2011, 07:00 PM	#74
sowega ninjette.org guru Name: Ed Location: Atlanta, GA Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 899, 748, 250, 250, 70 Posts: 348	Ready for WERA Barber this weekend

May 3rd, 2011, 08:03 PM	#75
Rexbo CVMA / AFM / M1GP #250 Name: Steve Location: Los Angeles Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250r, 2011 Zero S, 2009 KLR 650 Posts: A lot.	Theme for this thread now: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eHuebHTD-lY

May 10th, 2011, 07:38 PM	#77
Bueller999 Oldie but a goodie Name: David Location: Aurora, CO Join Date: Nov 2010 Motorcycle(s): 08 Ninja 650r, 06 SV 650 race, 08 250r race, 03 Buell XB9s, 01 KTM 300 EXC Posts: 131	MRA Racing weekend #1 We had a great turnout for the inaugural weekend. 15 bikes on the grid. The photogs page The pics I got from him. __________________________________________________ ABRacing

May 10th, 2011, 11:04 PM	#79
dino74 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: dino Location: Oceanside, Ca Join Date: Nov 2010 Motorcycle(s): '09 250 Street, '09 250 Race, '13 300 Race Posts: A lot.	Toptier, You might want to trim your rear brake reservoir hose, it looks like it might rub against your rear tire. It has happened to me and another guy on the same day.

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