Forum: Road warriors
12-01-2012, 11:49 AM
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Replies: 519
Views: 72,683
I own a Ninja 250 and had the same nut room...
I own a Ninja 250 and had the same nut room problem. I blame my generously sized package, though I make no comment on why this isn't a problem for you. :D Fixed with Corbin seat, like any decent...
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Forum: Road warriors
12-01-2012, 08:36 AM
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Replies: 519
Views: 72,683
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Forum: Face plant
08-23-2012, 06:10 PM
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Replies: 125
Views: 24,906
Terry,
I check back in here every few days...
Terry,
I check back in here every few days to see if you've posted - thanks for keeping us up to date. Sounds funny, because so few of us know you, but we really are invested in your recovery...
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Forum: Road warriors
08-11-2012, 08:31 PM
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Replies: 1,367
Views: 240,510
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Forum: Road warriors
08-09-2012, 04:03 PM
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Replies: 1,367
Views: 240,510
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Forum: Road warriors
08-08-2012, 05:08 PM
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Replies: 1,367
Views: 240,510
Ninjette.org...
Ninjette.org (http://www.ninjette.org/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=44) has a very nice subforum dedicated to cargo racks on the 250, and a thread dedicated to the Twisted Throttle rack. Following are...
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Forum: Face plant
07-27-2012, 05:44 PM
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Replies: 125
Views: 24,906
Thanks for sharing, Mr. DTM. Would be great to...
Thanks for sharing, Mr. DTM. Would be great to have a big turnout of inmates there. I probably won't be able to make it, but nothing can stop me from contributing. I might be able to find a check...
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Forum: Some Assembly Required
07-18-2012, 03:03 PM
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Replies: 169
Views: 27,673
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Forum: Road warriors
07-11-2012, 06:42 PM
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Replies: 1,367
Views: 240,510
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Forum: Equipment
07-10-2012, 03:03 PM
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Replies: 124
Views: 14,890
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Forum: Parallel Universe
07-08-2012, 06:15 PM
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Replies: 465
Views: 83,368
I would buy that bike tomorrow, Snowy. The...
I would buy that bike tomorrow, Snowy. The Versys is close - a bit heavier than your spec and a bit short on suspension, but closer than the F700GS. The problem I see with the 700 is that it is...
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Forum: Parallel Universe
07-08-2012, 05:23 AM
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Replies: 465
Views: 83,368
I'm with you graverobber. I find anything over...
I'm with you graverobber. I find anything over 650cc more than I ever need. In fact, after riding since the 80s, I bought a little Ninja 250 in 2010 and have been using that for my commuter to good...
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Forum: Parallel Universe
07-03-2012, 03:32 PM
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Replies: 465
Views: 83,368
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Forum: Equipment
07-01-2012, 04:40 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 3,438
Good point on the grabbing fabric for...
Good point on the grabbing fabric for waterproofing. Also does a good job of keeping the pants from riding up on my boots, which is nice when riding. But overall really not worth it, and I wish it...
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Forum: Equipment
07-01-2012, 05:40 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 3,438
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Forum: Equipment
07-01-2012, 05:39 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 845
Review: REV'IT Turbine Pants
Summary: Perhaps the best hot weather pant on the market, but not without some flaws. For premier price, you get premier levels of comfort, quality and protection in a package great in heat. More...
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Forum: Equipment
06-29-2012, 06:46 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 3,438
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Forum: Parallel Universe
06-25-2012, 03:31 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 3,318
I recognize you've solved this, but for other...
I recognize you've solved this, but for other readers with vibration issues on parallel twins, thought it would be worth noting my solution as well. On my Ninjette, which is also a parallel twin, I...
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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths
06-25-2012, 04:45 AM
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Replies: 44
Views: 2,896
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Forum: Face plant
06-22-2012, 07:49 PM
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Replies: 125
Views: 24,906
Terry,
You've got a lot of inmates here...
Terry,
You've got a lot of inmates here rooting for you. It is hard to make sense of these things, and even harder to come to the realization that sometimes you can't and have no option but to...
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Forum: Equipment
06-20-2012, 05:03 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,028
List of Helmets that Fit Round Heads
On padding, you can make some adjustments, but don't start there. Better to find a helmet that has a natural shape that fits your head. You want even pressure to all parts of your head in case of...
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Forum: Equipment
06-19-2012, 04:50 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,028
You have the right idea. Helmets come not only...
You have the right idea. Helmets come not only in different sizes, but different shapes, and the only way to know what works for you is to do what you are doing -- try on helmets to see what is best...
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Forum: Equipment
06-15-2012, 11:05 PM
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Replies: 45
Views: 4,534
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Forum: Face plant
06-10-2012, 05:05 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 3,030
No question he's a very alert and thoughtful...
No question he's a very alert and thoughtful rider, but not a bad point for the rest of us on the importance of being more visible. Check out this study on the positive impact of brightly colored...
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Forum: Face plant
06-09-2012, 09:22 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 3,030
While I think we can all generally agree that...
While I think we can all generally agree that cagers can be inconsiderate jerks, it is important to highlight that most motorcycle accidents are caused by motorcyclists. When you combine the...
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Forum: Road warriors
05-16-2012, 04:50 PM
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Replies: 1,367
Views: 240,510
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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths
05-12-2012, 04:34 AM
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Replies: 150
Views: 7,522
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Forum: Equipment
05-12-2012, 04:15 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,193
No question that people will search for a good...
No question that people will search for a good price, it is obviously a primary factor in purchasing. But for much of the quality gear we are talking about, the manufacturers have fairly strict price...
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Forum: Equipment
05-11-2012, 06:45 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,193
Yes, but then how do you explain all of the...
Yes, but then how do you explain all of the customers for Aerostich, Helimot, Sidi, Klim, etc., etc. There is a large group of people, many on this very site, who will pay more for quality and...
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Forum: Equipment
05-11-2012, 04:43 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,193
Very difficult to compete with Revzilla (which...
Very difficult to compete with Revzilla (which has been marketing ADV component recently) and Motorcycle Superstore. I'm no expert (that has never stopped someone on an internet forum :wink:) but in...
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Forum: Equipment
05-11-2012, 04:20 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,113
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Forum: Road warriors
05-06-2012, 07:40 PM
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Replies: 1,367
Views: 240,510
There is a forum on Ninja 250 cargo space at...
There is a forum on Ninja 250 cargo space at Ninjette.org (http://www.ninjette.org/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=44). The forum includes a couple of DIYs for hardlocking saddlebag mounts and a couple...
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Forum: Equipment
05-04-2012, 04:38 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 3,648
Quechua was the main brand for sporting goods...
Quechua was the main brand for sporting goods available when I lived in China. I bought an instant up tent, some clothing, a pair of boots and some misc. gear. It is the store brand for Decathalon...
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Forum: Equipment
05-02-2012, 04:20 PM
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Replies: 96
Views: 12,381
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Forum: Equipment
05-02-2012, 04:08 AM
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Replies: 32
Views: 2,262
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Forum: Equipment
05-01-2012, 04:29 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 4,530
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Forum: Road warriors
05-01-2012, 04:13 PM
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Replies: 1,367
Views: 240,510
You probably operated under different riding...
You probably operated under different riding conditions, or purchased gas from a different station that was higher quality regardless of octane, because higher octane doesn't result in higher gas...
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Forum: Equipment
04-23-2012, 06:06 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,744
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Forum: Equipment
04-15-2012, 04:59 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 665
I'd use some steel wool to knock off the main...
I'd use some steel wool to knock off the main bits, then hit it with Nevr-Dull. I use Nevr-Dull on all my chrome. With some elbow grease, it takes off most anything, including scratches and rust,...
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Forum: Equipment
04-15-2012, 04:33 PM
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Replies: 72
Views: 9,591
The briefs do provide, ahem, support. Keep...
The briefs do provide, ahem, support. Keep movement to a minimum, which limits chafing. Also wick moisture well from the area. God, what has my life come to that this is what I'm writing about...
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