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Right, so I'm a bit overwhelmed, not sure how I'm going to write this, I have A LOT to cover..... It's kinda funny really... I started out want to install steel braided brake lines and just kept running with the "Well, while I'm here, I might as well do this...."
I've finally decided to commit to the 250 (with the recent purchase of a car) and exact the changes I've been mulling over and dreaming about for the past 2 years. Here's the plan:
Phase 1: Getting the 250 in shape:
Optomizing stock parts:
1.) Return to stock setup, have it dyno tuned and get a base line figure of HP and A/F.
2.) Install data logger from Innovate to match A/F from baseline for future mods.
LM-2 Wideband O2 Digital Air/fuel Ratio Meter
3.) Install modified airbox, run dyno
4.) Install modified exhaust, run dyno
5.) Install flowed head, Have it dyno tuned.
Flow Bench
Optional: Install 13:1 pistons, run dyno.
So, while doing step 1 in this process, and having the bike mostly apart to replace the airbox I thought I'd do a few other things I've been wanting to for a while now, mostly aesthetic.
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Original tires and knobbies tires from ice-riding experiments... I'll be getting rid of the knobbies and throw on some rubber for racing during the summer. If you're interested, this is probably also the last winter I'll be riding. I've turned into a pansy.
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Not having had a thorough cleaning in 40K, I thought I'd just pull the brakes apart and clean everything, paint the levers and calipers and during reassembly install the steel lines... Full write up here:
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And then I decided to install the new head I bought since I stripped out the cam-cap cover threads, and while I'm in there, I might as well clean up the pistons and cylinder:
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Head:
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And while I was here, I might as well re-rebuild the cam chain tensioner, being that I now had an extra set of hands and failed to do it last time. Complete DIY here: http://www.newninja.com/forums/f104/diy-cam-chain-tensioner-rebuild-5684.html#post145296
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The bike looked like this:
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So, while the body is off, I might as well install the Travisty turn signals which I've thought were the coolest things since sliced bread when I first say them: http://www.newninja.com/forums/f98/my-take-on-flush-mounts-4014.html
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I will be updated this thread with the general progress on the bike, and making individual threads for the various side projects for future searcheability. Stay tuned, and as always, input is appreciated! ;D
I've finally decided to commit to the 250 (with the recent purchase of a car) and exact the changes I've been mulling over and dreaming about for the past 2 years. Here's the plan:
Phase 1: Getting the 250 in shape:
Optomizing stock parts:
1.) Return to stock setup, have it dyno tuned and get a base line figure of HP and A/F.
2.) Install data logger from Innovate to match A/F from baseline for future mods.
LM-2 Wideband O2 Digital Air/fuel Ratio Meter
3.) Install modified airbox, run dyno
4.) Install modified exhaust, run dyno
5.) Install flowed head, Have it dyno tuned.
Flow Bench
Optional: Install 13:1 pistons, run dyno.
So, while doing step 1 in this process, and having the bike mostly apart to replace the airbox I thought I'd do a few other things I've been wanting to for a while now, mostly aesthetic.
Original tires and knobbies tires from ice-riding experiments... I'll be getting rid of the knobbies and throw on some rubber for racing during the summer. If you're interested, this is probably also the last winter I'll be riding. I've turned into a pansy.
Not having had a thorough cleaning in 40K, I thought I'd just pull the brakes apart and clean everything, paint the levers and calipers and during reassembly install the steel lines... Full write up here:
And then I decided to install the new head I bought since I stripped out the cam-cap cover threads, and while I'm in there, I might as well clean up the pistons and cylinder:
Head:
And while I was here, I might as well re-rebuild the cam chain tensioner, being that I now had an extra set of hands and failed to do it last time. Complete DIY here: http://www.newninja.com/forums/f104/diy-cam-chain-tensioner-rebuild-5684.html#post145296
The bike looked like this:
So, while the body is off, I might as well install the Travisty turn signals which I've thought were the coolest things since sliced bread when I first say them: http://www.newninja.com/forums/f98/my-take-on-flush-mounts-4014.html
I will be updated this thread with the general progress on the bike, and making individual threads for the various side projects for future searcheability. Stay tuned, and as always, input is appreciated! ;D
