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Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk September 13th, 2024, 06:47 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 288
Posted By jkv45
That's a sure sign of carb issues. As TJ...

That's a sure sign of carb issues.

As TJ mentioned, you can't trust aftermarket (cheap) carb kits.

I would recommend sending the carbs to Ducatiman.

Too bad you went and replaced all the...
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion September 9th, 2024, 07:54 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,014
Posted By jkv45
Last race of the series was this weekend, and...

Last race of the series was this weekend, and Hank went undefeated in Pro Class as well as lowering his track record - 3 times in one day on a borrowed bike! We finished 2nd overall for the season,...
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk August 29th, 2024, 10:39 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 330
Posted By jkv45
My first thought is water in the gas or just bad...

My first thought is water in the gas or just bad gas.

I'd drain the tank and refill with fresh gas before doing much else. Put the air filter back in.

Not sure if that gen has the filter at...
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk August 22nd, 2024, 09:08 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 446
Posted By jkv45
I think they are now selling aftermarket ignition...

I think they are now selling aftermarket ignition "kits" with the additional locks included, so one key works everything.

What are the symptoms of an aftermarket ignition that lacks the proper...
Forum: 2013 - 2017 Ninja 300 Tech Talk August 21st, 2024, 06:26 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,502
Posted By jkv45
He didn't say what oil he was running. What...

He didn't say what oil he was running.

What oil are you using?

All little Ninja engines pump some oil from the breather, but it shouldn't be excessive.
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion August 19th, 2024, 01:33 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,014
Posted By jkv45
We again ended up behind Hank this weekend, at...

We again ended up behind Hank this weekend, at the RA Motorplex, in Pro Class.

He also runs Sportsman Class, and for the second race (he won the first, my son was 2nd), he hopped on a buddy's...
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk August 15th, 2024, 08:19 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,169
Posted By jkv45
Might be some troubleshooting tips in this thread...

Might be some troubleshooting tips in this thread to help you out (thanks to Triple Jim) -

https://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=414125
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk August 14th, 2024, 08:20 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,112
Posted By jkv45
Thanks for the update! Glad you got it...

Thanks for the update!

Glad you got it figured out!
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk August 14th, 2024, 06:15 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,112
Posted By jkv45
Glad you are on this Jim! It went over my...

Glad you are on this Jim!

It went over my head a while ago!
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk August 8th, 2024, 01:21 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,112
Posted By jkv45
Hmm...not sure. I was speaking in generic...

Hmm...not sure.

I was speaking in generic terms for the most part.

It would be the relay that is mounted on the side, and would have the wires from the starter button attached.
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk August 8th, 2024, 09:55 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,112
Posted By jkv45
Starter Relay comes to mind, based on what you've...

Starter Relay comes to mind, based on what you've said.

Like fuel pumps, many of the Amazon/Ebay/cheap-o Starter Relays are junk. Swapping in a known-good relay would be the best and cheapest way...
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk August 8th, 2024, 08:18 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,112
Posted By jkv45
Does one key operate the ignition, gas filler,...

Does one key operate the ignition, gas filler, and helmet lock?

Does the key have a Kawasaki logo on it?

Also, look under the ignition switch to see if there are obvious spliced wires.

The...
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk August 8th, 2024, 05:55 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,112
Posted By jkv45
Does it have an aftermarket ignition switch?

Does it have an aftermarket ignition switch?
Forum: Motorcycle-related July 23rd, 2024, 08:59 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,226
Posted By jkv45
Best of luck! Let us know how it goes. ...

Best of luck!

Let us know how it goes.

Do you have any photos of the M/G 250? Maybe start a new thread about it in a different area.
Forum: Motorcycle-related July 22nd, 2024, 06:39 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,226
Posted By jkv45
Hi Eric! I still come back here to check...

Hi Eric!

I still come back here to check things out, even though we don't have any Ninjas anymore.

We met at the Arkansas Mile a few years ago. I still would like to do some LSR.

Do they...
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion July 18th, 2024, 09:38 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,014
Posted By jkv45
Hank has one of the new Kramer APX-350s on order...

Hank has one of the new Kramer APX-350s on order -

https://www.kramermotorcyclesusa.com/apx-350ma

Part of the new MotoAmerica junior series for riders 14 to 21 years old -
...
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion July 10th, 2024, 12:44 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,014
Posted By jkv45
We chased Hank around on his KX Supermoto at US...

We chased Hank around on his KX Supermoto at US Air, Shawano, WI, and last weekend at RA.

My son, Kevin, traded track records with Hank at US Air. Kevin set the lap record in qualifying, Hank...
Forum: 2018+ Ninja 400 General Discussion May 2nd, 2024, 07:07 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 11,103
Posted By jkv45
Still looks too much like a vintage Ninja 250...

Still looks too much like a vintage Ninja 250 frame.

They have upgraded everything over the years except the frame.
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion February 20th, 2024, 08:04 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,975
Posted By jkv45
My buddies and I watch the entire series (Moto3,...

My buddies and I watch the entire series (Moto3, 2, GP) weekly, and disagree on how Marquez will start the season.

I think he will immediately be in the hunt, but my buddies think he's...
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk December 21st, 2023, 07:34 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,114
Posted By jkv45
Welcome! Yes - you are on the right track. ...

Welcome!

Yes - you are on the right track.

Most will agree that the engine runs best with an original airbox.

In addition, it's very possible you may need to remove and clean the carbs,...
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk November 13th, 2023, 07:58 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,632
Posted By jkv45
I would put a gauge on the line to check fuel...

I would put a gauge on the line to check fuel pressure.

More than any other part I've heard of, aftermarket fuel pumps tend to be bad, mostly because they do not provide adequate fuel pressure to...
Forum: 2018+ Ninja 400 General Discussion October 19th, 2023, 11:26 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 11,103
Posted By jkv45
It looked encouraging - until you look at the...

It looked encouraging - until you look at the frame.

The frame looks like a standard Ninja 400 frame. Welded-on tail section too.

Pass...
Forum: Ninjettes At Speed September 25th, 2023, 07:16 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 9,970
Posted By jkv45
What tracks are you running, Danno?

What tracks are you running, Danno?
Forum: New Members July 5th, 2023, 08:51 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,399
Posted By jkv45
I'd say go back to the stock airbox and use the...

I'd say go back to the stock airbox and use the data Danno provided to get your jetting optimized.

Know that the jet numbers on Dynojet kits are proprietary, and do not match factory Kehin...
Forum: The Ex-Ninjetters Lair November 23rd, 2022, 02:00 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,330
Posted By jkv45
Don't go Danno! I've never personally had a...

Don't go Danno!

I've never personally had a Ninja 250 (my sons have), and they haven't kicked me out yet.

Have you thought about running a Supermoto?

Son in SoCal just bought a '22 Husky in...
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