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by RichardF
Sat Jan 08, 2011 2:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Help with some Prices - the Missus just reversed over the bi
Replies: 16
Views: 722

Help with some Prices - the Missus just reversed over the bi

Hi

Wonder if someone could assist with some info on Parts for a Ninja 250 (2010) - the Missus just reversed over the bike with the 4x4! :(

RH Group Set (peg and break leaver ok)
LH rear Fairing - cracked
LH handle bar bent
LH Bar end


Trying to determine if I replace myself or go for ...
by RichardF
Tue Jul 27, 2010 11:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Team Crashed - pathetic new member
Replies: 18
Views: 1396

Re: Team Crashed - pathetic new member

I too know the feeling. It does suck when the infrastructure that the governments puts in place to try and save lives causes the most issues.

I have found that Maguires Plastix (and a bit of fine grit paper) are the very best products for removing any minor scratches on the plastic of the bike ...
by RichardF
Tue Jul 27, 2010 11:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Team Crashed - pathetic new member
Replies: 18
Views: 1396

Re: Team Crashed - pathetic new member

I too know the feeling. It does suck when the infrastructure that the governments puts in place to try and save lives causes the most issues.

I have found that Maguires Plastix (and a bit of fine grit paper) are the very best products for removing any minor scratches on the plastic of the bike ...
by RichardF
Sun Jul 11, 2010 11:02 am
Forum: Joke & Amusement Park
Topic: 2010 election parody - Funny stuff
Replies: 0
Views: 1689

2010 election parody - Funny stuff

I am guessing this is how Kev07 was "Off'd"

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by RichardF
Thu Jun 24, 2010 10:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rudd Gone
Replies: 80
Views: 2416

Re: Rudd Gone

The really scary part of all this is that Swan is now the deputy PM! if something we to happen to Jules ........... I would.....probably pack up and move to NZ.
by RichardF
Mon Jun 21, 2010 11:56 pm
Forum: General Tech & Performance Talk
Topic: Don't know how to rate this....cool - or madness
Replies: 3
Views: 861

Don't know how to rate this....cool - or madness

This guy is nut's

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by RichardF
Mon Jun 21, 2010 11:15 pm
Forum: General Tech & Performance Talk
Topic: Where to buy a Tacho in Aus
Replies: 26
Views: 2595

Re: Where to buy a Tacho in Aus

I am not sure if you can get these in Australia (I found them on a Nth American site).

this one is fitted on a Ninja 250. Yes, I can here you all screaming - "Why bother on a 250!" however our instument clusters are clearly supplied from 80's surplus inventory and what ever we can do to improve ...
by RichardF
Sun Jun 20, 2010 3:23 pm
Forum: Newer Riders and LAMS Bike Discussion
Topic: Ninja 250R service costs - kawasaki authorised dealer
Replies: 7
Views: 8684

Re: Ninja 250R service costs - kawasaki authorised dealer

Both services seem expensive, i recently had the 1000KM service from TeamMoto in Bown Hills for $155

Hope that this helps.

Cheers

Richard
by RichardF
Fri Jun 11, 2010 6:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Im OK, the bike is scratched, but emotionally it hurts
Replies: 9
Views: 862

Re: Im OK, the bike is scratched, but emotionally it hurts

thanks all,

It was a stupid mistake. I think that I am more anoyed at myself because it was so stupid, there was noone else to blame and the result is a damaged bike. Still it had to happen some time and I am glad that I am only stiff and sore today and not worse.

Still, I with have to lavish ...
by RichardF
Thu Jun 10, 2010 11:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Im OK, the bike is scratched, but emotionally it hurts
Replies: 9
Views: 862

Im OK, the bike is scratched, but emotionally it hurts

Well,

riding along, need to changes lanes (right<-Left), indicate, head check, look forward again and S**T !!!!........the guy in front has nailed the brake, I am mid lane change and I too hit the brakes.

The bike lies down :oops: , and I am sliding closer to the car in front ........... all in ...
by RichardF
Tue May 04, 2010 10:30 pm
Forum: Show Off Your Ride & Photo Comp
Topic: so the camera does does add a few pounds
Replies: 1
Views: 627

so the camera does does add a few pounds

Yes it is a 250R - but hell it is fun ...
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This is the start of the project.......let's see where it goes.
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Richard
by RichardF
Mon May 03, 2010 8:18 pm
Forum: General Racing Discussion
Topic: MotoGp vs Supers
Replies: 13
Views: 6493

Re: MotoGp vs Supers

I got pi*sed off at the crappy satellite feed an switched off in the 125's

sounds like the coverage on 1HD was ok in the end.

R.
by RichardF
Mon May 03, 2010 8:16 pm
Forum: General Racing Discussion
Topic: MotoGp vs Supers
Replies: 13
Views: 6493

Re: MotoGp vs Supers

I got pi*sed off at the crappy satellite feed an switched off in the 125's

sounds like the coverage on 1HD was ok in the end.

R.
by RichardF
Thu Apr 29, 2010 10:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: reason to take it easier riding by yourself
Replies: 18
Views: 2005

Re: reason to take it easier riding by yourself

Fatal crash, The Gap: Police are investigating a fatal crash on Mt Nebo Road at the Gap, approximately 150m east from the Bell Bird Grove turnoff. Police were alerted to the crash when a passing motorist noticed damage to a tree. He investigated further and located the motorcycle down an embankment ...
by RichardF
Sun Apr 25, 2010 9:44 am
Forum: Introductions
Topic: the new guy.......
Replies: 12
Views: 6310

the new guy.......

Hi everyone

I have just joined the forum and the motobike fraternity. :kuda:

Having completed Q-Ride, I have purchased a Kawasaki Ninja 250R (2010 - and the first new vehicle I have ever bought - but hell at the $ why not!).

Still in the cautious on the road and commuting to the CBD daily to ...