Category Archives: Wrenching

Stopping is overrated.

Posted on February 13, 2011 by carolyn

Andrew came over on Friday night to help me (translation: do all the work) put new tires on the Ninja, as well as do an oil change and give the bike a general once-over. He declared the bike in good … Continue reading →

Posted in Ninja 250, Wrenching | 2 Comments

Woot, short found and mostly fixed!

Posted on September 13, 2010 by carolyn

Whew, that was easy.  We knew it had to have something to do with installing the bar risers, since everything was working before that point.  Peter helped me remove the gas tank (can I just whine about how frustrating it … Continue reading →

Posted in Ninja 250, Wrenching | 2 Comments

Normally, I get through TWO rides before I break it…

Posted on September 12, 2010 by carolyn

Peter and I went to City Pub for lunch today, proven by this charming photograph: The ride there was good; my biggest issue was forgetting to adjust the friction zone before leaving, so the first few starts from a dead … Continue reading →

Posted in Ninja 250, Wrenching | 2 Comments

Wrenching on the Ninja

Posted on August 1, 2010 by carolyn

Yesterday, my Sport-Touring.net buddy Andrew came over to help me work on the Ninja.  By “help me”, of course, I mean “do all the actual work” since I still can’t really pick anything up that’s heavier than a torque wrench. Andrew, … Continue reading →

Posted in Ninja 250, Wrenching | 4 Comments

Beak extender for the Beemer

Posted on September 18, 2009 by carolyn

Well, if it's just going to sit there, I may as well make it pretty. Write-up for installing an F800GS beak extender Super easy, and I think it looks nice.

Posted in F650GS (2009), Wrenching | 1 Comment