What Did You Do to Your Ninjette Today ?? - Page 90

CZroe · April 18th, 2013, 08:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iplante

Do you have the Muzzy or Kerker?

Kerker. Looks very close to the Muzzy (changed names?). Came with a very melted lower fairing as well.

choneofakind · April 18th, 2013, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by CZroe

I keep hearing this but mine had no interference issues with the center stand. In fact, that's all it had when I bought it (no side stand). I removed the center stand anyway because I have spools and swingarm stands (newgen swingarm).

There's no interference with the centerstand, there's just no stop for it when you have a full exhaust. Know that knob on the bottom of the left exhaust can? That's not there with a 2-1 exhaust. When you pull the bike off the centerstand, the stand just slams into the swing arm. Not cool in my books.

Aka, remove the darn thing. You can use a swing arm stand for the majority of service that you do. For the swingarm/unitrak service, you just use a ladder and some jack stands. Or you put the centerstand back on momentarily.

choneofakind · April 18th, 2013, 08:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CZroe

Kerker. Looks very close to the Muzzy (changed names?).

No, not the same company. Totally different looking exhaust canisters as well. Mine has not yet melted my fairing, and it's been about 3000 miles.

CZroe · April 18th, 2013, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by choneofakind

There's no interference with the centerstand, there's just no stop for it when you have a full exhaust. Know that knob on the bottom of the left exhaust can? That's not there with a 2-1 exhaust. When you pull the bike off the centerstand, the stand just slams into the swing arm. Not cool in my books.

Aka, remove the darn thing. You can use a swing arm stand for the majority of service that you do. For the swingarm/unitrak service, you just use a ladder and some jack stands. Or you put the centerstand back on momentarily.

Ah. That explains it. My parts bike didn't have the exhausts installed and I never noticed that it wasn't supposed to rest the way it was and my third one has been garaged since getting it a couple months ago.

lolibater · April 18th, 2013, 08:43 AM

Yay for fugly 2 to 2 systems for the pregen lol.

iplante · April 18th, 2013, 08:43 AM

Sooo.. what can I do to stop it from melting the fairing?

choneofakind · April 18th, 2013, 08:53 AM

Shiny Aluminum tape would help reflect some heat. Give that a try. You could also try using some washers on the chin fairing mount to shim the back of the chin fairing out a little so it's further from the header.

Mine doesn't have any modifications and is fine.

iplante · April 18th, 2013, 09:00 AM

Alright, I'll give that a try.

I have tons of new stuff to install on my bike, it's super exciting

choneofakind · April 18th, 2013, 11:00 AM

Don't forget to add a washer or two under the carb needles. A full exhaust does great things for the mid-range and throttle response. Take advantage of it with the jetting

CZroe · April 18th, 2013, 12:05 PM

The previous owner blamed the owner before him for letting it idle in place when fully warm, so: When the engine is hot, KEEP MOVING!

I've seen a lot of F-bikes with melted lowers, so I'm pretty sure it's a problem with the stock header too.

I think header wrap + factory heat shielding + not letting it idle hot (turn it off is stuck in traffic) should do the trick. Leave the fairing off if doing maintenance that required idling it or have a box fan nearby (cooling system only cares about engine temps and not ambient temps around exhaust headers).

Related question: Are fiberglass fairings more or less resistant to heat?

choneofakind · April 18th, 2013, 12:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CZroe

I've seen a lot of F-bikes with melted lowers, so I'm pretty sure it's a problem with the stock header too.

It definitely is. The side that currently has no header (the right side) is warped from hot stock headers. Always has been. But the Muzzy has caused no issue.

kirk595x · April 19th, 2013, 02:26 PM

I finally installed and wired my new Led running lights in place of those ugly factory reflectors...Now to deal with those hideous turn signals!!

choneofakind · April 19th, 2013, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by kirk595x

I finally installed and wired my new Led running lights in place of those ugly factory reflectors...Now to deal with those hideous turn signals!!

Hey that looks really good! I never would have thought to use those triangle lights as replacement running lights for the reflectors. I just left those on there and made my flushmounts into running lights and turn signals.

Nice work

kirk595x · April 19th, 2013, 10:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by choneofakind

Hey that looks really good! I never would have thought to use those triangle lights as replacement running lights for the reflectors. I just left those on there and made my flushmounts into running lights and turn signals.

Nice work

Thanks,
Those reflectors bugged the heck out of me and I want to be seen better at night. Drove home from work tonight and they are really bright...so much so the ground underneath the bike is amber

. I wish the Asian flushmounts were still available but I'm just gonna fab up some sort of flushmount to the signal base then wire them as turn/running lights.

iplante · April 20th, 2013, 07:42 AM

Kirk, check eBay. They have look alikes

menikmati · April 20th, 2013, 01:31 PM

Commuted to work....in a Dainese 1-piece. Had to break it in somehow.

kevheads · April 20th, 2013, 03:17 PM

new tank decal

slickt0mmy · April 20th, 2013, 03:36 PM

Today I didn't really do much to my ninjette except ride it....to the DMV where I passed my motorcycle license exam! Hooray for me being a fully licensed rider!

However, tomorrow I will be taking the wheels off in preparation for the new Bridgestone BT45's that I will be treating her with.

thisisbenji · April 20th, 2013, 04:44 PM

Got new tires!!

ninja250r81 · April 20th, 2013, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by thisisbenji

Got new tires!!

What Brand and width??

00NissanNinja · April 20th, 2013, 06:10 PM

I unfortunately flew back home to CO and sold it. I always felt like I'd keep it forever but 3 years later its left the building

. Miss it already...But its replacement is quite interesting.

thisisbenji · April 20th, 2013, 06:10 PM

They're Bridgestone BT-003rs, the rear is a 140 width.

choneofakind · April 20th, 2013, 06:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 00NissanNinja

But its replacement is quite interesting.

Do tell.

00NissanNinja · April 20th, 2013, 07:08 PM

I'll start a thread in the lair soon, I trust this will suffice for now? haha A little teaser its british.

IMG_20130420_104440.jpg

(This probably gives away to much)

mgentz · April 20th, 2013, 07:15 PM

Is it the speed triple or the 675r?

00NissanNinja · April 20th, 2013, 07:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mgentz

Is it the speed triple or the 675r?

@choneofakind

I posted this in the lair

. Its a street triple

http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=130302

cuong-nutz · April 22nd, 2013, 08:46 AM

Picked up a parts bike. No title, missing swing arm and other necessary stuff. I plan on converting this to a track bike and sell it. Building up the 250 racing scene here in Texas here

lgk · April 22nd, 2013, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by cuong-nutz

Picked up a parts bike. No title, missing swing arm and other necessary stuff. I plan on converting this to a track bike and sell it. Building up the 250 racing scene here in Texas here

how do you like your over bored bike?

cuong-nutz · April 22nd, 2013, 11:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lgk

how do you like your over bored bike?

I'm still waiting on gaskets to come in to put the engine case covers on. Going to install the gsxr1000 shocks, 15t sprcket, and Ricor intiminators soon.

lolibater · April 22nd, 2013, 02:45 PM

Rode it for the first time in 80*+ weather since I fixed all the issues from last summer. My bike definitely loves warm weather. Everything just feels better.

allanoue · April 22nd, 2013, 03:45 PM

Popped another power wheelie shifting from 1st to 2nd going up my driveway. Not something I am trying to do but it is fun when it does.

kirk595x · April 22nd, 2013, 04:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by allanoue

Pooped another power wheelie shifting from 1st to 2nd going up my driveway. Not something I am trying to do but it is fun when it does.

Pooped??

allanoue · April 22nd, 2013, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by kirk595x

Pooped??

NinjetteNewfie · April 23rd, 2013, 05:04 PM

Rode it for the first time this year

A bit chilly but still awesome!!

Slick_Stevo · April 23rd, 2013, 07:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NinjetteNewfie

Rode it for the first time this year

A bit chilly but still awesome!!

You guys have actual roads on the Rock???

I put mirror extenders on and a new zero gravity double bubble windshield today

psych0hans · April 24th, 2013, 09:59 AM

Put money down for a Spanking new 300

Will probably get green, but lets see...

NinjetteNewfie · April 24th, 2013, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Slick_Stevo

You guys have actual roads on the Rock???

Yup, electricity, plumbing, and phone lines are still to come.

Daks · April 25th, 2013, 12:02 AM

For the past 4 weeks it's been apart for mending and painting. D:

But it's gonna look ****ing fantastic when it's done. No rattlecans for my baby. Built a spraybooth and everything.

iplante · April 25th, 2013, 08:02 AM

Got my Kerker exhaust in the mail yesterday. After a quick inspection, it looks brand spanking new! The plastic protector is still covering the logo on the can.. $100 shipped, what a deal!

I still have to double check that all of the hardware is there.

JohnnyBravo · April 25th, 2013, 08:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by antiant

You may be hitting it inadvertently? Or it's loose? Try adjusting the shifter to your riding style, or tightening it, etc.

Link to original page on YouTube.

Keeping my lil feet close to the bike I think I pulled the clutch with my toe, and thought it was a shift...

April 18th, 2013, 08:43 AM	#3565
lolibater ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rick Location: Napa, CA Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2005 ZX6R, 2011 Sprint GT Posts: A lot.	Yay for fugly 2 to 2 systems for the pregen lol. __________________________________________________ "The enemy is fear. We think it is hate, but it is fear." - Gandhi

April 18th, 2013, 08:43 AM	#3566
iplante I ride like a granny Name: Isabelle Location: Minneapolis Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2003 Ninja 250R - EX250F Posts: 521 Blog Entries: 1	Sooo.. what can I do to stop it from melting the fairing? __________________________________________________ WANTED for 88-07 Ninja 250: Corbin Gunfighter & Lady seat

April 18th, 2013, 09:00 AM	#3568
iplante I ride like a granny Name: Isabelle Location: Minneapolis Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2003 Ninja 250R - EX250F Posts: 521 Blog Entries: 1	Alright, I'll give that a try. I have tons of new stuff to install on my bike, it's super exciting __________________________________________________ WANTED for 88-07 Ninja 250: Corbin Gunfighter & Lady seat

April 20th, 2013, 07:42 AM	#3575
iplante I ride like a granny Name: Isabelle Location: Minneapolis Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2003 Ninja 250R - EX250F Posts: 521 Blog Entries: 1	Kirk, check eBay. They have look alikes __________________________________________________ WANTED for 88-07 Ninja 250: Corbin Gunfighter & Lady seat

April 20th, 2013, 01:31 PM	#3576
menikmati crash 250, get supersport Name: Richard Location: San Diego, CA Join Date: Apr 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250R SE (Sold 6/9/14), 2009 ZX-6R (Sold 6/25/14), Subaru BRZ Posts: A lot.	Commuted to work....in a Dainese 1-piece. Had to break it in somehow. __________________________________________________
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April 18th, 2013, 08:53 AM	#3567
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	Shiny Aluminum tape would help reflect some heat. Give that a try. You could also try using some washers on the chin fairing mount to shim the back of the chin fairing out a little so it's further from the header. Mine doesn't have any modifications and is fine.

April 18th, 2013, 11:00 AM	#3569
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	Don't forget to add a washer or two under the carb needles. A full exhaust does great things for the mid-range and throttle response. Take advantage of it with the jetting

April 18th, 2013, 12:05 PM	#3570
CZroe CPT Falcon Name: J.Emmett Turner Location: Newnan, GA Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): '08 CP Blue EX250J, '97 unpainted EX250F, 2nd '97 unpainted EX250F (no engine), '07 black EX250F Posts: A lot.	The previous owner blamed the owner before him for letting it idle in place when fully warm, so: When the engine is hot, KEEP MOVING! I've seen a lot of F-bikes with melted lowers, so I'm pretty sure it's a problem with the stock header too. I think header wrap + factory heat shielding + not letting it idle hot (turn it off is stuck in traffic) should do the trick. Leave the fairing off if doing maintenance that required idling it or have a box fan nearby (cooling system only cares about engine temps and not ambient temps around exhaust headers). Related question: Are fiberglass fairings more or less resistant to heat?

April 19th, 2013, 02:26 PM	#3572
kirk595x ninjette.org guru Name: Robbie Location: Sacramento Join Date: Jan 2013 Motorcycle(s): 03' Ninja 250ex Posts: 333	I finally installed and wired my new Led running lights in place of those ugly factory reflectors...Now to deal with those hideous turn signals!!

April 20th, 2013, 03:17 PM	#3577
kevheads ninjette.org guru Name: Kevin Location: central Illinois Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Green 250R Posts: 346	new tank decal

April 20th, 2013, 03:36 PM	#3578
slickt0mmy ninjette.org member Name: Adam Location: Ohio Join Date: Jul 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2004 Ninja 250 Posts: 178	Today I didn't really do much to my ninjette except ride it....to the DMV where I passed my motorcycle license exam! Hooray for me being a fully licensed rider! However, tomorrow I will be taking the wheels off in preparation for the new Bridgestone BT45's that I will be treating her with.

April 20th, 2013, 04:44 PM	#3579
thisisbenji ninjette.org sage Name: Benji Location: Wadsworth, IL Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250r (Sold), 2009 FZ6, 2015 Honda Grom Posts: 898	Got new tires!! __________________________________________________ My Old Bike My New Bike

April 20th, 2013, 06:10 PM	#3581
00NissanNinja I hate driving... Name: S Location: SW Ohio Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): 13 Triumph Street Triple R, 09 Ninja 250r (Sold 4/20/12) Posts: A lot.	I unfortunately flew back home to CO and sold it. I always felt like I'd keep it forever but 3 years later its left the building. Miss it already...But its replacement is quite interesting. __________________________________________________ 09 ninja 2fiddy SE Driving slow things fast

April 20th, 2013, 06:10 PM	#3582
thisisbenji ninjette.org sage Name: Benji Location: Wadsworth, IL Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250r (Sold), 2009 FZ6, 2015 Honda Grom Posts: 898	They're Bridgestone BT-003rs, the rear is a 140 width. __________________________________________________ My Old Bike My New Bike

April 20th, 2013, 07:08 PM	#3584
00NissanNinja I hate driving... Name: S Location: SW Ohio Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): 13 Triumph Street Triple R, 09 Ninja 250r (Sold 4/20/12) Posts: A lot.	I'll start a thread in the lair soon, I trust this will suffice for now? haha A little teaser its british. IMG_20130420_104440.jpg (This probably gives away to much) __________________________________________________ 09 ninja 2fiddy SE Driving slow things fast

April 20th, 2013, 07:15 PM	#3585
mgentz Board Member Name: ... Location: WI Join Date: Dec 2011 Motorcycle(s): 250R (street), 250R (dirt) Posts: A lot.	Is it the speed triple or the 675r?

April 22nd, 2013, 08:46 AM	#3587
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	Picked up a parts bike. No title, missing swing arm and other necessary stuff. I plan on converting this to a track bike and sell it. Building up the 250 racing scene here in Texas here __________________________________________________ HalfFast Racing Team Serving Greater Houston Area Riders:WFO Riders MotoHouston HPC CMRA Ride Smart Fastline Lone Star Track Days

April 22nd, 2013, 02:45 PM	#3590
lolibater ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rick Location: Napa, CA Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2005 ZX6R, 2011 Sprint GT Posts: A lot.	Rode it for the first time in 80*+ weather since I fixed all the issues from last summer. My bike definitely loves warm weather. Everything just feels better. __________________________________________________ "The enemy is fear. We think it is hate, but it is fear." - Gandhi

April 22nd, 2013, 03:45 PM	#3591
allanoue ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Al Location: York, Pa Join Date: Dec 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300..............2008 Ninja 500-sold...2009 Ninja 250-Crashed Posts: Too much. MOTM - Sep '14	Popped another power wheelie shifting from 1st to 2nd going up my driveway. Not something I am trying to do but it is fun when it does.

April 23rd, 2013, 05:04 PM	#3594
NinjetteNewfie ninjette.org member Name: Melissa Location: Newfoundland, Canada Join Date: Jul 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250 Posts: 179	Rode it for the first time this year A bit chilly but still awesome!! __________________________________________________ 09 Metallic Diablo Black; BikeMonkey Integrated Tail Light, HotBodies Fender Eliminator, Proton Flushmounts, MBRP Ceramic Black Exhaust, Chrome DB Windscreen, Silver Rimtape

April 24th, 2013, 09:59 AM	#3596
psych0hans ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Hansveer Location: Bombay, India Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250r - Track whore, Ninja 300 - SOLD, KTM RC390 - Orange Hulk, Ducati 899 Panigale - Red Devil. Posts: A lot.	Put money down for a Spanking new 300 Will probably get green, but lets see... __________________________________________________ GETTING BACK INTO RIDING? Read this.

April 25th, 2013, 12:02 AM	#3598
Daks Jersey Devil Name: Daks Location: Austin, TX Join Date: Oct 2012 Motorcycle(s): '06 Ninja 250 Posts: 469	For the past 4 weeks it's been apart for mending and painting. D: But it's gonna look ****ing fantastic when it's done. No rattlecans for my baby. Built a spraybooth and everything.

April 25th, 2013, 08:02 AM	#3599
iplante I ride like a granny Name: Isabelle Location: Minneapolis Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2003 Ninja 250R - EX250F Posts: 521 Blog Entries: 1	Got my Kerker exhaust in the mail yesterday. After a quick inspection, it looks brand spanking new! The plastic protector is still covering the logo on the can.. $100 shipped, what a deal! I still have to double check that all of the hardware is there. __________________________________________________ WANTED for 88-07 Ninja 250: Corbin Gunfighter & Lady seat
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