FREE mods are the BEST... needle shim

sparky80 · January 31st, 2015, 05:05 AM

Wow.... that's all I gotta say. I bought the little thing last weekend and has the noticeable lag right off throttle. Maybe that's just a Kawasaki thing...

Found a bunch of little washers in my rollaway and tackled the project. Heard horror stories of y'all not being able to get the screws out and such.

Literally took me half an hour from start to finish... to include syphoning gas outta the tank and taking plastics off. End result is great... no more lag off throttle. Threw in two washers a piece and then yanked the snorkel off the filter housing.

Bike runs good for a 250.

sparky80 · January 31st, 2015, 07:31 PM

found another free mod to do today. The throttle mod. Instead of using a zip tie with super glue (didn't have any superglue laying around), I used double sided sticky tape. However, I left the side against the cables with the tape on there still. The idea is the same as the zip tie... since the tape is bout as thick, if not thicker than a regular zip tie.

Also adjusted the shifter pedal down a bit... thing shifts pretty smooth. Perhaps smoother than my FZ1. cute little bike

EsrTek · January 31st, 2015, 09:37 PM

Did you remove the snorkel in airbox?? , that's another freebie makes bike sound bit better and usually goes w the shim.

Any interest in a Red Double bubble HB windscreen? (I can send ya that free!)

sparky80 · February 1st, 2015, 04:34 AM

Yep, got the snorkel removed as well. Makes a little bit of a growl to it.
Still looking for a plug so I can remove the AIS system from the bike too.

The windshield looks nice but I'd prefer a smoke or clear color. Thanks for the offer though!

TreyL · February 9th, 2015, 05:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EsrTek

Any interest in a Red Double bubble HB windscreen? (I can send ya that free!)

I'm interested in that shield. Still sitting on it?

EsrTek · February 9th, 2015, 07:09 AM

Yep.. I can let screen go for free if you pay shipping.
Sent ya PM.

agentbad · February 9th, 2015, 10:19 AM

Why drain the gas? I find it easier to just prop the tank on an old tire.

January 31st, 2015, 05:05 AM	#1
sparky80 ninjette.org member Name: James Location: Dyess AFB (Abilene) TX Join Date: Jan 2015 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Yamaha FZ1, 2006 Yamaha FJR1300A, 2014 Ninja 300 Posts: 116	FREE mods are the BEST... needle shim Wow.... that's all I gotta say. I bought the little thing last weekend and has the noticeable lag right off throttle. Maybe that's just a Kawasaki thing... Found a bunch of little washers in my rollaway and tackled the project. Heard horror stories of y'all not being able to get the screws out and such. Literally took me half an hour from start to finish... to include syphoning gas outta the tank and taking plastics off. End result is great... no more lag off throttle. Threw in two washers a piece and then yanked the snorkel off the filter housing. Bike runs good for a 250. __________________________________________________ 2006 Yamaha FJR1300 And, my 2007 Yamaha FZ1. My favorite bike ever. Last futzed with by sparky80; January 31st, 2015 at 07:28 PM.

January 31st, 2015, 07:31 PM	#2
sparky80 ninjette.org member Name: James Location: Dyess AFB (Abilene) TX Join Date: Jan 2015 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Yamaha FZ1, 2006 Yamaha FJR1300A, 2014 Ninja 300 Posts: 116	found another free mod to do today. The throttle mod. Instead of using a zip tie with super glue (didn't have any superglue laying around), I used double sided sticky tape. However, I left the side against the cables with the tape on there still. The idea is the same as the zip tie... since the tape is bout as thick, if not thicker than a regular zip tie. Also adjusted the shifter pedal down a bit... thing shifts pretty smooth. Perhaps smoother than my FZ1. cute little bike __________________________________________________ 2006 Yamaha FJR1300 And, my 2007 Yamaha FZ1. My favorite bike ever.

February 1st, 2015, 04:34 AM	#4
sparky80 ninjette.org member Name: James Location: Dyess AFB (Abilene) TX Join Date: Jan 2015 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Yamaha FZ1, 2006 Yamaha FJR1300A, 2014 Ninja 300 Posts: 116	Yep, got the snorkel removed as well. Makes a little bit of a growl to it. Still looking for a plug so I can remove the AIS system from the bike too. The windshield looks nice but I'd prefer a smoke or clear color. Thanks for the offer though! __________________________________________________ 2006 Yamaha FJR1300 And, my 2007 Yamaha FZ1. My favorite bike ever.

February 9th, 2015, 07:09 AM	#6
EsrTek ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Eric Location: Murfreesboro, TN Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): '13 300 Posts: A lot.	Yep.. I can let screen go for free if you pay shipping. Sent ya PM. __________________________________________________ My replies are intended for street riding only, plz do not provide track only replies. Visit my new MotoVlog Channel !!

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