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Post by 90GTVert on Jul 29, 2011 13:46:08 GMT -5
Sounds like you just need to release the clutch a bit slower?
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Post by Reign on Jul 29, 2011 15:21:14 GMT -5
Sounds like you just need to release the clutch a bit slower? That's probably my issue. I'll go out for another ride later and see if it helps to let it out really slowly. On another note, I just got the new radiator fan in the mail. Only problem is, it's also hard to turn by hand. Is it supposed to have resistance like this? I'm used to computer fans that spin just by flicking your finger across them. If it's not supposed to have resistance, how could I go about oiling it? |
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Post by 90GTVert on Jul 29, 2011 15:33:11 GMT -5
It's not gonna spin for days like some things with ball bearings, but it should be easy to spin and should rotate on it's own for a few turns anyway with a good flick. Not sure how to go about lubing or otherwise servicing one.
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Post by WT100 on Jul 29, 2011 15:58:12 GMT -5
Probably slower clutch AND a more gas. You wanna "slip" the clutch a little till you find the sweet spot. Once you get the feel you'll have it. Every bike is a little different on how much it wants to be reved up. Ninjas are higher reving engines so it prably wants to "seream" a little.
On the fan, mine doesn't run after stoping. Not like a modern car will.
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Post by 2strokd on Jul 29, 2011 16:31:32 GMT -5
Is it a brand new fan, or a brand used one? If it is in fact new, ide say thats how they are supposed to be?.. Dunno man, just a guess.
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Post by Reign on Jul 29, 2011 20:56:23 GMT -5
Is it a brand new fan, or a brand used one? If it is in fact new, ide say thats how they are supposed to be?.. Dunno man, just a guess. It's a used one from a 2004 model with 17,000 miles on it. I took it apart and there was some sand on the outer part of it, where the shaft comes out of the inner part and attaches to the fan. I cleaned the sand off as best I could and it spins a little more freely now. Better than the one that was on there, at least. Also, after going for a ride and coming home, the fan does still spin after you shut the engine off. I guess that tells me that the thermostat is doing its job! |
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Post by Reign on Aug 1, 2011 17:07:48 GMT -5
Ordered a throttle and clutch cable from the same 2004 bike that the radiator fan is off of. I read somewhere that if you're planning a long trip, it's best to buy one of each, and zip-tie them to the existing ones. That way if one snaps while 1000 miles from home, you can just switch it over quickly, instead of being stranded. I also spent most of yesterday morning researching free campgrounds along the way. I can basically stay for free in every state except for Florida. And even in Florida, it's only $10 a night. I figure by saving money in every other state, I'll fork over the $10 a night in Florida and still be ahead ;D I also got Robert's number and address so I can stop there on my first day :thumb: :cheers: Looking forward to meeting him and Skeedr  |
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Post by 90GTVert on Aug 1, 2011 18:52:20 GMT -5
Good tip on the cables. I've heard that before, but it got lost somewhere. lol
$10 in lodging the cross the US. Not too shabby! ;D
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Post by 2strokd on Aug 2, 2011 7:48:00 GMT -5
Never even thought about free camping..?.. Good call. See ya soon buddy!
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Post by Goosey on Aug 2, 2011 8:41:36 GMT -5
Sounds like your ready  You going to keep a gournal for this adventure of yours? |
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Post by Reign on Aug 2, 2011 16:40:09 GMT -5
Sounds like your ready You going to keep a gournal for this adventure of yours? I'm gonna have a small notebook along, so we'll see I'm finally getting everything packed and loaded onto the bike. So far I have everything except the tank bag ready to go and on the bike. I'm headed out to my uncles tomorrow morning to camp for the night. It'll give me about 45 mins of highway riding each way. I'm finally starting to get the hang of it too. No more stalling at stop lights (partially because of the slow clutch release, and partially because I raised the idle to 2500) So we'll see how she performs on the highway tomorrow ;D |
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Post by Reign on Aug 3, 2011 20:57:58 GMT -5
Well im out at my uncles house. The Ninja did very well today. Held 70 MPH at only 7600 rpms! I decided to see what 8500 would do, am it kicked me up to over 80. Even with everything loaded on it its still very comfortable to ride. And the shocks are amazing on the bumps. its like youre floating over the road  Hope you all are having as wonderful a time as i am. Its a beautiful day today. |
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Post by tlfreek on Aug 3, 2011 22:26:34 GMT -5
I wish I would of read this thread sooner. I have tank bags and other stuff that would of helped you on your journey.
ride safe -
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Post by Reign on Aug 7, 2011 14:40:14 GMT -5
I just got the stats back on my ride out to my uncles. I reset the odometer about 3 miles from my house (forgot to before I left) and didn't reset it again until I got home. It's a 50 mile ride out, a 50 mile ride back, and I rode around on the nice roads out there for an hour to have fun. That was another 50 miles. Together, my odometer says 155 miles (adding the 3 miles) I just went to the gas station to fill up and see how much gas I used. Took 2 gallons to fill it back up to where I had it when I left. That's over 75 MPG ;D  Freaking sweet. Not only that, but I was cruising at 70 for a good 20 mins, watching my RPM's. They said with the new sprockets I should be getting 70 MPH between 8000 and 8500 RPM. I hit 70 at 7600 RPM :thumb: |
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Post by 90GTVert on Aug 7, 2011 15:42:49 GMT -5
Impressive results. So where does it top out now? ;D
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Hope you all are having as wonderful a time as i am. Its a beautiful day today.
Freaking sweet.