Ninja 250R/500R - Page 60

messer00 · 04-29-2008

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Originally Posted by lilredridingliz

Chuck, how come you're still sneaking into this thread… hehe

Looking for 650 recruits... "Walk to the light 250/500 riders, walk to the light"

(Just because I'm now a 650-guy, you never forget your first.)

lilredridingliz · 04-29-2008

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Originally Posted by messer00

Looking for 650 recruits... "Walk to the light 250/500 riders, walk to the light"

(Just because I'm now a 650-guy, you never forget your first.)

It's okay, your advice and experience is welcome here.

messer00 · 04-29-2008

I'm shooting for that BTK EXPERT title... How many posts do I need to hit that? - I thought 250 was the magic number.

Ulala · 04-29-2008

Awesome, thanks for the speedy replies! Very good to know, I'll keep it in mind when making traffic decisions.

Placing my order for frame sliders this week actually. I think I might have to make a couple cuts in my plastic though.

lilredridingliz · 04-29-2008

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Originally Posted by messer00

I'm shooting for that BTK EXPERT title... How many posts do I need to hit that? - I thought 250 was the magic number.

You know what we call people who post just to boost their count, don't you?

lilredridingliz · 04-29-2008

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Originally Posted by Ulala

Awesome, thanks for the speedy replies! Very good to know, I'll keep it in mind when making traffic decisions.

Placing my order for frame sliders this week actually. I think I might have to make a couple cuts in my plastic though.

I bought some sliders for my bike, too, and I will also have to drill holes in the plastic. I know, it hurts a little bit, but it's better to protect the plastics with the sliders.

messer00 · 04-29-2008

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Originally Posted by Ulala

Awesome, thanks for the speedy replies! Very good to know, I'll keep it in mind when making traffic decisions.

Placing my order for frame sliders this week actually. I think I might have to make a couple cuts in my plastic though.

Why ??? - No sliders available yet? - Check your dealer. They should have some that come with extra brackets so you don't have to make any cuts.

messer00 · 04-29-2008

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Originally Posted by lilredridingliz

You know what we call people who post just to boost their count, don't you?

WHAT ???

I don't do a lot of "+1" posts and stuff. Most are totally legit. I've earned my ranking, once I hit it. I just want to know... TELL ME ... What's the magical number !!! ??? !!!

lilredridingliz · 04-29-2008

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Originally Posted by messer00

WHAT ???

I don't do a lot of "+1" posts and stuff. Most are totally legit. I've earned my ranking, once I hit it. I just want to know... TELL ME ... What's the magical number !!! ??? !!!

HAHAHAHA…I have NO IDEA what the magic number is.

I kind of felt legitimate once I reached 500 posts, and now I feel really valid at over 1,000!

Ulala · 04-29-2008

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Originally Posted by messer00

Why ??? - No sliders available yet? - Check your dealer. They should have some that come with extra brackets so you don't have to make any cuts.

Are you certain? I checked with my dealer and they don't even have rear seat cowls in yet, let alone sliders.

Think I should wait for some to come out, or just make the cuts?

Another question, I have a wiring diagram of my bike for my alarm system, the wires are color coded of course, but I have a hard time figuring which is positive. For example, the blinkers are yellow and black... I assume the black is negative, but some clarification or any advice would be appreciated!

messer00 · 04-29-2008

The dealer may not have Kawi-Brand sliders (which cost a ton more), but they have access to a bunch of catalogs. I could be wrong, you may have to do some cutting, but there are so many slider companies out there and they know people prefer non-cut sliders. Check online. Make sure they say 2008 since there's a few differences compared to the 2007 (LOL).

Dude, I'm far from a wiring expert. I lost track of which wire was which when I did my fender eliminator kit (w/turnsignals). I had 2 black wires, 1 had a stripe on it, the other didn't. I had no idea what that frickin stripe meant, so I "touched" the wires to what I thought it might be, I was wrong, tried the other way, it worked, so I went with it. That was a month ago and my bike hasn't caught on fire yet, so I must have been right.

Ulala · 04-29-2008

Alright cool, I'll do some research, thanks.

jaydub77 · 04-29-2008

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Originally Posted by lilredridingliz

I bought some sliders for my bike, too, and I will also have to drill holes in the plastic. I know, it hurts a little bit, but it's better to protect the plastics with the sliders.

where did you buy your sliders from? I haven't been able to find any for my ex500...what brand and how much are they?

simo.dookit · 04-29-2008

I'm looking to vip up the acceleration a bit. I'm going to down size the front cog a tooth and up the rear cog a tooth. has anyone done this and is so what was the results and is it worth it

lilredridingliz · 04-29-2008

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Originally Posted by jaydub77

where did you buy your sliders from? I haven't been able to find any for my ex500...what brand and how much are they?

Jay, I got mine from a local Kawasaki dealer. I'll take a look when I get home from work tonight and give you the details.

jaydub77 · 04-29-2008

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Originally Posted by lilredridingliz

Jay, I got mine from a local Kawasaki dealer. I'll take a look when I get home from work tonight and give you the details.

Awesome thanks liz...I really would like to get some sliders on there...seeing as right now I have to fork over huge $$$ to get a new upper for my ex500, because i crashed it on its side...with no sliders!!! arrrrggggg! Seriously though thanks

messer00 · 04-29-2008

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Originally Posted by messer00

I'm shooting for that BTK EXPERT title... How many posts do I need to hit that? - I thought 250 was the magic number.

It's 275.

jaydub77 · 04-30-2008

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Originally Posted by messer00

It's 275.

HAHA I sure have a loooooong waaaay to go!

Oldone · 04-30-2008

I made a startling discovery! The State of Illinois does not love me or my motorcycle. First, they pull me over, then they give me a ticket, then escort me off the interstate, then take my money

-- -- just plain nasty.

It was a great 1900 mile trip and the little 250 did great. It held 80 and 85 mph mile after mile and hollered more, more, more. I am glad I chose it over the Z14.

Da_Honest_Truth · 04-30-2008

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Originally Posted by Oldone

I made a startling discovery! The State of Illinois does not love me or my motorcycle. First, they pull me over, then they give me a ticket, then escort me off the interstate, then take my money

-- -- just plain nasty.

It was a great 1900 mile trip and the little 250 did great. It held 80 and 85 mph mile after mile and hollered more, more, more. I am glad I chose it over the Z14.

Wow... that's soooo wrong. The more i think about it, i'll get my 250 hold on to it for about a year, then prolly upgrade to a 500 next year.

04-29-2008	#1184 (permalink)
Ulala Swingin! BTK Beginner Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Oregon, USA Posts: 47	Awesome, thanks for the speedy replies! Very good to know, I'll keep it in mind when making traffic decisions. Placing my order for frame sliders this week actually. I think I might have to make a couple cuts in my plastic though. __________________ '08 Kawasaki Ninja 250R

04-29-2008	#1192 (permalink)
Ulala Swingin! BTK Beginner Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Oregon, USA Posts: 47	Alright cool, I'll do some research, thanks. __________________ '08 Kawasaki Ninja 250R

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simo.dookit Newbie Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 1	Changing sprockets I'm looking to vip up the acceleration a bit. I'm going to down size the front cog a tooth and up the rear cog a tooth. has anyone done this and is so what was the results and is it worth it

04-29-2008	#1183 (permalink)
messer00 Wants better weather! BTK Expert Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 759	I'm shooting for that BTK EXPERT title... How many posts do I need to hit that? - I thought 250 was the magic number.

04-29-2008	#1191 (permalink)
messer00 Wants better weather! BTK Expert Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 759	The dealer may not have Kawi-Brand sliders (which cost a ton more), but they have access to a bunch of catalogs. I could be wrong, you may have to do some cutting, but there are so many slider companies out there and they know people prefer non-cut sliders. Check online. Make sure they say 2008 since there's a few differences compared to the 2007 (LOL). Dude, I'm far from a wiring expert. I lost track of which wire was which when I did my fender eliminator kit (w/turnsignals). I had 2 black wires, 1 had a stripe on it, the other didn't. I had no idea what that frickin stripe meant, so I "touched" the wires to what I thought it might be, I was wrong, tried the other way, it worked, so I went with it. That was a month ago and my bike hasn't caught on fire yet, so I must have been right.

04-30-2008	#1199 (permalink)
Oldone Older than Dirt BTK Beginner Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: N.E. Georgia Posts: 48	I made a startling discovery! The State of Illinois does not love me or my motorcycle. First, they pull me over, then they give me a ticket, then escort me off the interstate, then take my money -- -- just plain nasty. It was a great 1900 mile trip and the little 250 did great. It held 80 and 85 mph mile after mile and hollered more, more, more. I am glad I chose it over the Z14.