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Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk February 8th, 2014, 01:00 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,217
Posted By mgorven
Yup, I was wearing boots. My foot would be much...

Yup, I was wearing boots. My foot would be much worse off had I not been. Everything is healing well, still a bit tender when touched but otherwise fine.
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk February 8th, 2014, 12:59 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,217
Posted By mgorven
I'd rather have this damage to my bike than to...

I'd rather have this damage to my bike than to myself ;-) Sorry about your crash, hope everything is healing well.
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk January 31st, 2014, 06:22 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,217
Posted By mgorven
Still worth it even if I get ripped off. Thanks...

Still worth it even if I get ripped off. Thanks for the advice :-)
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk January 31st, 2014, 02:42 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,217
Posted By mgorven
Any idea how much something like that would cost?...

Any idea how much something like that would cost? My deductible is $500, so if it's around there I might as well file with insurance.
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk January 31st, 2014, 02:21 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,217
Posted By mgorven
As an aside, I wouldn't be surprised if the frame...

As an aside, I wouldn't be surprised if the frame was somewhat damaged already -- the bike had a tough life before I bought it. One of the bolts securing the stay is not standard, and this damage...
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk January 31st, 2014, 02:05 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,217
Posted By mgorven
Damaged left footrest stay mounting holes

So I had my first fall two days ago (after almost 11 months and 6000mi of riding). The cars in front of me slowed suddenly, I hit the brakes hard, and (I think) the front wheel slide out. I low-sided...
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion August 29th, 2013, 03:12 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 8,690
Posted By mgorven
Triumph Thruxton You scored -5 moxie, 10 zeal,...

Triumph Thruxton
You scored -5 moxie, 10 zeal, and -4 pomp!

"Ah, you are a contradiction, a laid-back ego-free zen master of riding. While your skills are honed to the point where you can ride a...
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk August 28th, 2013, 09:08 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,744
Posted By mgorven
A magnetic pickup tool is very useful for getting...

A magnetic pickup tool is very useful for getting the buckets out.
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk August 27th, 2013, 02:30 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 548
Posted By mgorven
Fuel gauge stuck at full

I've already fixed this, but thought I'd post something since I didn't see any mention of this.

A couple weeks ago my fuel gauge got stuck at the full position (actually higher than it usually...
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk August 26th, 2013, 01:29 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 977
Posted By mgorven
Coolant didn't need to be topped up a week later...

Coolant didn't need to be topped up a week later (still at Full level), so it must have been the hose clamp.
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk August 25th, 2013, 10:07 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,060
Posted By mgorven
http://faq.ninja250.org/wiki/When_does_the_chain_n...

http://faq.ninja250.org/wiki/When_does_the_chain_need_replacement%3F

The service manual will have a section on Drive Chain Wear Inspection showing how to determine if the chain has stretched too...
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion August 22nd, 2013, 10:52 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,549
Posted By mgorven
I run 15/44 gearing and have the clutch fully...

I run 15/44 gearing and have the clutch fully engaged by ~3K. No power problems up to 7-8K where I shift to second.



If the clutch is still partially engaged at 6K+ it will probably wear...
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk August 21st, 2013, 02:08 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 695
Posted By mgorven
Sounds like the horn mount. Do you have a...

Sounds like the horn mount. Do you have a picture? Does your horn work? ;-)
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk August 20th, 2013, 03:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 692
Posted By mgorven
Also,...

Also, http://faq.ninja250.org/wiki/I_want_to_get_some_new_grips
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk August 20th, 2013, 02:58 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 692
Posted By mgorven
They're 7/8 inch. I installed these Oury RGB Road...

They're 7/8 inch. I installed these Oury RGB Road grips (http://amzn.com/B0022ZJX1I) using hairspray (even though the instructions on the packet say not to).
Forum: New Members August 18th, 2013, 10:19 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,029
Posted By mgorven
Welcome Raphael! I'm from Cape Town but am living...

Welcome Raphael! I'm from Cape Town but am living in California at the moment. I only started riding out here though, so don't have any local tips for you unfortunately.
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk August 18th, 2013, 10:10 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 977
Posted By mgorven
It's been loosing 50-100ml per week. I didn't...

It's been loosing 50-100ml per week. I didn't count the very first topup because that was due to air bleeding.

I took the right fairing off yesterday and ran the engine a bit, and spotted a leak...
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk August 16th, 2013, 10:21 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 977
Posted By mgorven
Topping up coolant reservoir frequently -- possible leak?

I did a valve adjustment three weeks ago for which I removed the radiator and thermostat. Since then the coolant reservoir has been below the full mark when I've checked it weekly, and I've had to...
Forum: New Members August 15th, 2013, 03:03 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,743
Posted By mgorven
There's a recall to replace the ECU to fix this,...

There's a recall to replace the ECU to fix this, see this thread (http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=140586) for details.
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk August 14th, 2013, 09:58 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,819
Posted By mgorven
I found that pushing it all the way in caused it...

I found that pushing it all the way in caused it to not catch the rod, I had to lift it 0.5-1cm to make it catch.
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk August 7th, 2013, 06:26 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 872
Posted By mgorven
Nope, I did that section :-)

Nope, I did that section :-)
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk August 7th, 2013, 08:51 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 872
Posted By mgorven
Interesting, the 2007 owner manual lists uni-trak...

Interesting, the 2007 owner manual lists uni-trak lubrication under periodic maintenance but the 2011 doesn't. Perhaps Kawasaki have sealed it better.
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk August 6th, 2013, 10:19 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 872
Posted By mgorven
Thanks, I'll give that another shot. I...

Thanks, I'll give that another shot.



I don't see that mentioned in the 2008 service manual; thanks for the heads up.
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk August 6th, 2013, 09:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 872
Posted By mgorven
Can't get the swingarm pivot bolt out

So I was trying to lubricate the swingarm pivot as per the service schedule, but I couldn't get the pivot bolt out. I'd removed the rear wheel, disconnected the shock and tie-rod and removed the nut,...
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk August 6th, 2013, 05:21 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 935
Posted By mgorven
According to the service manual, the sensor...

According to the service manual, the sensor should read 4-10Ω when full and 90-100Ω when empty.
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