Good chain and brake pads.

blades8306 · August 2nd, 2012, 05:15 PM

My 2011 Ninja 250r is nearing 15,000 miles and the chain which was poorly taken care of early on and the brakes are in serious need to be replaced. I checked the Kawi dealership near me for the parts but they are overpriced with everything they do so my questions are what would be a good chain and break pads or should I just stick with OEM? What size is the chain? I'm not sure if my rotors are bad, I heard they last almost the life of the bike, should I look into getting new rotors? Maybe sprockets as well? All the help that can be provided is appreciated.

Old Lemon · August 2nd, 2012, 05:28 PM

the best chain you can get is one that matches your bike. ha jk i dont know so im not contributing anything. But if anyone happens to find a green chain send me a link. /endhijacking

EthioKnight · August 2nd, 2012, 05:28 PM

Well...if you're changing the chain (you should be able to get the type/length etc by searching on the forum) you'll definitely need to get new sprockets. As to brake pads, get the EBC HH sintered ones, they're great (about $40) and much better than OEM ones. As to rotor wear, I recently had to replace mine (because it had been warped), but I've heard that they last a long time...one thing to do would be to use a micrometer to measure the width of the rotors and compare that with the width of a new one, that ought to tell you if you need to change 'em or not. Good luck bud.

alex.s · August 2nd, 2012, 05:47 PM

DID or RK o-ring or x-ring or w-ring or z-ring or any other-ring in stock size. dont buy ****** cheap chains.
oem pads, or ebc HH pads, or preferably vesrah pads

and yeah change sprockets with chain

blades8306 · August 2nd, 2012, 06:01 PM

Thanks for the help but the problem is I don't know the stock size. I know it's 520 but i dunno if it's a 520-108, 520-93 or whatever.

cuong-nutz · August 2nd, 2012, 07:09 PM

stock chain is 106 links. You can buy a regular 520-120 link chain and cut it down to a 105 link plus master. Stock gearing is 14t front and 45 tooth rear.

cuong-nutz · August 2nd, 2012, 07:11 PM

I'm running an OE Aftermarket X-ring chain and sprockets by Parts Unlimited. Sprockets are slightly lighter than stock. I already had the clip style master link break (bought a replacement clip and safety wired it.) for added insurance, go with a rivet style master link.

Motofool · August 2nd, 2012, 07:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cuong-nutz

.....I already had the clip style master link break (bought a replacement clip and safety wired it.)....

Safety wire for clips is a must, unless a riveted link is used.

Clips were safe enough for old chains; however, O-ring chains tend to spit the clips.

cuong-nutz · August 2nd, 2012, 07:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Motofool

Safety wire for clips is a must, unless a riveted link is used.

Clips were safe enough for old chains; however, O-ring chains tend to spit the clips.

So have come to find out recently:

Motofool · August 2nd, 2012, 07:41 PM

blades8306 · August 2nd, 2012, 08:04 PM

http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...50R-Parts.aspx

Doesn't say if these are for the front or the rear.

http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...ing-Chain.aspx

With the 130 option.

These would be great?

cuong-nutz · August 2nd, 2012, 09:02 PM

Front and rear brake pads on the 250 are the same. I think you would be safe with the chain. You could always shop on ebay for better pricing.

menikmati · August 2nd, 2012, 09:20 PM

I've had my RK chain for about 5,000 miles and have been satisfied with it so far.

http://www.amazon.com/RK-Racing-Chai...+106+520+chain

LoD575 · August 2nd, 2012, 09:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alex.s

preferably vesrah pads

Hate to jack the thread but anyone know of an online retailer for Vesrah pads?

From the website it looks like VD-250JL is the part number for them.

cuong-nutz · August 2nd, 2012, 09:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LoD575

Hate to jack the thread but anyone know of an online retailer for Vesrah pads?

From the website it looks like VD-250JL is the part number for them.

kurveygirl.com seriously. I googled the wrong one at first lol.

menikmati · August 2nd, 2012, 09:57 PM

That may have been an excellent mistake, Cuong.

http://kurveygirl.com/shop/product_i...023bdbd0d81ae0

LoD575 · August 2nd, 2012, 09:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cuong-nutz

kurveygirl.com seriously. I googled the wrong one at first lol.

Quote:

Originally Posted by menikmati

That may have been an excellent mistake, Cuong.

http://kurveygirl.com/shop/product_i...023bdbd0d81ae0

Thanks for the link. Planning on doing HEL SS front brake line and upgrading pads soon.

August 2nd, 2012, 05:15 PM	#1
blades8306 ninjette.org member Name: Patrick Location: Orlando Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Ninja 250r Posts: 27	Good chain and brake pads. My 2011 Ninja 250r is nearing 15,000 miles and the chain which was poorly taken care of early on and the brakes are in serious need to be replaced. I checked the Kawi dealership near me for the parts but they are overpriced with everything they do so my questions are what would be a good chain and break pads or should I just stick with OEM? What size is the chain? I'm not sure if my rotors are bad, I heard they last almost the life of the bike, should I look into getting new rotors? Maybe sprockets as well? All the help that can be provided is appreciated.

August 2nd, 2012, 05:28 PM	#3
EthioKnight Super Noob Name: Alex Location: Mobile, AL Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): '09 Kawasaki Ninja 250R, '84 Honda Spree 50cc Posts: A lot.	Well...if you're changing the chain (you should be able to get the type/length etc by searching on the forum) you'll definitely need to get new sprockets. As to brake pads, get the EBC HH sintered ones, they're great (about $40) and much better than OEM ones. As to rotor wear, I recently had to replace mine (because it had been warped), but I've heard that they last a long time...one thing to do would be to use a micrometer to measure the width of the rotors and compare that with the width of a new one, that ought to tell you if you need to change 'em or not. Good luck bud. __________________________________________________ My Videos

August 2nd, 2012, 05:47 PM	#4
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	DID or RK o-ring or x-ring or w-ring or z-ring or any other-ring in stock size. dont buy ****** cheap chains. oem pads, or ebc HH pads, or preferably vesrah pads and yeah change sprockets with chain __________________________________________________

August 2nd, 2012, 07:09 PM	#6
cuong-nutz RIP Alex Name: Cuong Location: Houston, TX Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): '10 250r, '09 265r Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 2	stock chain is 106 links. You can buy a regular 520-120 link chain and cut it down to a 105 link plus master. Stock gearing is 14t front and 45 tooth rear. __________________________________________________ HalfFast Racing Team Serving Greater Houston Area Riders:WFO Riders MotoHouston HPC CMRA Ride Smart Fastline Lone Star Track Days

August 2nd, 2012, 07:11 PM	#7
cuong-nutz RIP Alex Name: Cuong Location: Houston, TX Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): '10 250r, '09 265r Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 2	I'm running an OE Aftermarket X-ring chain and sprockets by Parts Unlimited. Sprockets are slightly lighter than stock. I already had the clip style master link break (bought a replacement clip and safety wired it.) for added insurance, go with a rivet style master link. __________________________________________________ HalfFast Racing Team Serving Greater Houston Area Riders:WFO Riders MotoHouston HPC CMRA Ride Smart Fastline Lone Star Track Days

August 2nd, 2012, 05:28 PM	#2
Old Lemon Lays er down Name: Michael Location: Maryland Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Lime green Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	the best chain you can get is one that matches your bike. ha jk i dont know so im not contributing anything. But if anyone happens to find a green chain send me a link. /endhijacking

August 2nd, 2012, 06:01 PM	#5
blades8306 ninjette.org member Name: Patrick Location: Orlando Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Ninja 250r Posts: 27	Thanks for the help but the problem is I don't know the stock size. I know it's 520 but i dunno if it's a 520-108, 520-93 or whatever.

August 2nd, 2012, 07:41 PM	#10
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August 2nd, 2012, 08:04 PM	#11
blades8306 ninjette.org member Name: Patrick Location: Orlando Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Ninja 250r Posts: 27	http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...50R-Parts.aspx Doesn't say if these are for the front or the rear. http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...ing-Chain.aspx With the 130 option. These would be great?

August 2nd, 2012, 09:02 PM	#12
cuong-nutz RIP Alex Name: Cuong Location: Houston, TX Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): '10 250r, '09 265r Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 2	Front and rear brake pads on the 250 are the same. I think you would be safe with the chain. You could always shop on ebay for better pricing. __________________________________________________ HalfFast Racing Team Serving Greater Houston Area Riders:WFO Riders MotoHouston HPC CMRA Ride Smart Fastline Lone Star Track Days

August 2nd, 2012, 09:20 PM	#13
menikmati crash 250, get supersport Name: Richard Location: San Diego, CA Join Date: Apr 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250R SE (Sold 6/9/14), 2009 ZX-6R (Sold 6/25/14), Subaru BRZ Posts: A lot.	I've had my RK chain for about 5,000 miles and have been satisfied with it so far. http://www.amazon.com/RK-Racing-Chai...+106+520+chain

August 2nd, 2012, 09:57 PM	#16
menikmati crash 250, get supersport Name: Richard Location: San Diego, CA Join Date: Apr 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250R SE (Sold 6/9/14), 2009 ZX-6R (Sold 6/25/14), Subaru BRZ Posts: A lot.	That may have been an excellent mistake, Cuong. http://kurveygirl.com/shop/product_i...023bdbd0d81ae0

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