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Server969 · 09-02-2007, 10:24 PM

Hey people, this is my first post, so bear with me...

I have a 2007 Kawasaki ninja 250cc which I have installed accent lights onto the front two vents. The lights look awesome, but I want to put some LED strips over the mufflers. I was thinking about placing them under the plastics around the seat, but the passenger footrests are in the way.

I want to take those damn things off, but I think whoever installed them may have secured them somehow. I have gotten a ratchet on the front bolt and tried to loosen it, but that didnt do anything. So I grabbed teh back bolt with a standard wrench and tried to put some mechanical advantage on there, but nothing worked.

Are these bolts fastened somehow? Is it going to even be worth it? I dont ever carry passengers, because almost everyone is heavyer than me. (I only weigh 110 lbs. I'm like a jockey.) Are there other suggestions as to where to put some more lights?

Server969 · 09-02-2007, 10:27 PM

Pictures always help.

GregR1 · 09-02-2007, 10:32 PM

on my ninja, the footrest brackets hold the muffler in place, so i kinda need them there. how's your bike set up? from that pic, it looks like it might be the same setup.

Server969 · 09-02-2007, 10:34 PM

I'm not taking the bracket off, that does hold teh muffler on.

I want to detatch the passenger footrests from said bracket, but they might be installed from the factory to stay on. maybe safety reasons?

GregR1 · 09-02-2007, 10:48 PM

nah, they're likely removable in case of repairs. and if there's a bolt, then you can likely get them off somehow. maybe try some penetrating oil, let it sit, and then try again. if it doesn't budge, a light tap on the wrench with a hammer (a cheap version of an impact driver!) might loosen it up.

i'm gonna assume you're turning left to loosen, even if it's upside down.

i've actually caught myself doing the opposite when bolts are at odd angles or i'm getting at them from a weird position.

Server969 · 09-03-2007, 09:25 AM

I have an impact driver, actually! I was just skittitsh about something slipping and.. yeah.

anywyas, I'll try the oil.

thanks!

09-02-2007, 10:24 PM	#1 (permalink)
Server969 Newbie Joined: Sep 2007 Bike: 2007 Kawasaki Ninja 250r Posts: 4	Ninja led floor lights. Problem. Hey people, this is my first post, so bear with me... I have a 2007 Kawasaki ninja 250cc which I have installed accent lights onto the front two vents. The lights look awesome, but I want to put some LED strips over the mufflers. I was thinking about placing them under the plastics around the seat, but the passenger footrests are in the way. I want to take those damn things off, but I think whoever installed them may have secured them somehow. I have gotten a ratchet on the front bolt and tried to loosen it, but that didnt do anything. So I grabbed teh back bolt with a standard wrench and tried to put some mechanical advantage on there, but nothing worked. Are these bolts fastened somehow? Is it going to even be worth it? I dont ever carry passengers, because almost everyone is heavyer than me. (I only weigh 110 lbs. I'm like a jockey.) Are there other suggestions as to where to put some more lights?

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09-02-2007, 10:27 PM	#2 (permalink)
Server969 Newbie Joined: Sep 2007 Bike: 2007 Kawasaki Ninja 250r Posts: 4	Pictures always help.

09-02-2007, 10:32 PM	#3 (permalink)
GregR1 ... Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,308	on my ninja, the footrest brackets hold the muffler in place, so i kinda need them there. how's your bike set up? from that pic, it looks like it might be the same setup.

09-02-2007, 10:34 PM	#4 (permalink)
Server969 Newbie Joined: Sep 2007 Bike: 2007 Kawasaki Ninja 250r Posts: 4	I'm not taking the bracket off, that does hold teh muffler on. I want to detatch the passenger footrests from said bracket, but they might be installed from the factory to stay on. maybe safety reasons?

09-02-2007, 10:48 PM	#5 (permalink)
GregR1 ... Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,308	nah, they're likely removable in case of repairs. and if there's a bolt, then you can likely get them off somehow. maybe try some penetrating oil, let it sit, and then try again. if it doesn't budge, a light tap on the wrench with a hammer (a cheap version of an impact driver!) might loosen it up. i'm gonna assume you're turning left to loosen, even if it's upside down. i've actually caught myself doing the opposite when bolts are at odd angles or i'm getting at them from a weird position.

09-03-2007, 09:25 AM	#6 (permalink)
Server969 Newbie Joined: Sep 2007 Bike: 2007 Kawasaki Ninja 250r Posts: 4	I have an impact driver, actually! I was just skittitsh about something slipping and.. yeah. anywyas, I'll try the oil. thanks!

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