Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk
April 30th, 2015, 02:54 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,982
Ninja 250 difficult to start
Just a few questions regarding start the 250.
Ever since I purchased the bike, it seems tough to get it started. I turn the choke on full, press the ignition and the bike tries to start but never...
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Forum: Riding Skills
September 4th, 2013, 12:43 PM
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Replies: 44
Views: 5,663
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Forum: Riding Skills
July 22nd, 2013, 10:08 AM
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Replies: 35
Views: 2,760
Questions about braking and the clutch
I've been riding for awhile now but I'm always thinking of ways to get better or constantly wondering if I'm doing something "wrong" since other than the MSF, I'm self-taught.
What I'm curious...
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Forum: Riding Skills
May 29th, 2013, 10:29 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 2,186
Thanks for the posts. I'm smooth with shifting,...
Thanks for the posts. I'm smooth with shifting, I've just always been curious about 1st gear not feeling as smooth as higher gears. I was just wondering if that was due to the 250's smaller engine...
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Forum: Riding Skills
May 28th, 2013, 02:07 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 2,186
Been riding a year - Some questions
I've been riding for about a year now. I'm pretty comfortable zipping around town for the most part. I still refuse to go on the interstate with how crazy people drive. That said, I have some...
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Forum: Riding Skills
April 1st, 2013, 11:13 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 710
Starting with or without the choke
I've had my 250 for about half a year now and this is my first time letting it sit through the winter.
For the first time this season I tried starting it up for a ride and it wasn't exactly easy...
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Forum: Riding Skills
September 26th, 2012, 11:29 AM
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Replies: 35
Views: 5,519
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Forum: Riding Skills
September 20th, 2012, 01:15 PM
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Replies: 106
Views: 12,477
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Forum: Riding Skills
September 19th, 2012, 04:03 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,056
Popping the clutch
Yeah, more questions.
Popping the clutch. What exactly is this and when should you NOT do it? As noted in my other thread, I'm about 500 miles in on my 250 and I'm still playing around and getting...
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Forum: Riding Skills
September 19th, 2012, 03:45 PM
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Replies: 106
Views: 12,477
Thanks for the tips. I'm comfortable engine...
Thanks for the tips. I'm comfortable engine braking but I feel it's a little dangerous to do it on busy streets with cars behind you since they don't see a brake light.
I guess I'm trying to...
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Forum: Riding Skills
September 19th, 2012, 11:07 AM
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Replies: 106
Views: 12,477
Downshifting for turns
I'm about 500 miles in on my 250 so far and I seem to be handling everything pretty well. One thing that I'm still not good at though is downshifting.
I guess I just haven't gotten used to when to...
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Forum: Riding Skills
August 22nd, 2012, 07:30 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 3,654
As long as you are comfortable with the...
As long as you are comfortable with the possibility of them dropping the bike, I think it's a good idea.
I bought my bike before I did the MSF and spent months being frustrated in my drive way...
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Forum: Riding Skills
August 22nd, 2012, 07:26 AM
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Replies: 46
Views: 9,420
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Forum: Riding Skills
August 14th, 2012, 09:42 AM
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Replies: 71
Views: 4,363
I took mine in 100 degree weather. My tips:
...
I took mine in 100 degree weather. My tips:
Helmet - If you have one bring it. The choices they have are limited and they may not have enough. I brought my own helmet just in case and was glad...
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Forum: Riding Skills
August 8th, 2012, 10:51 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,366
Shifting when stopped problem
So I've been riding for a few months now and getting braver and braver as far as getting out on the open roads. It seems I run into something new or learn something every time I go out which is a...
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Forum: Riding Skills
August 2nd, 2012, 07:21 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 2,944
You can't take a corner above around 15mph...
You can't take a corner above around 15mph without counter steering. It's a very subtle thing and your body just naturally does it on a 2-wheeled vehicle. Don't think too much about it.
The only...
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Forum: Riding Skills
July 31st, 2012, 10:12 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,288
Dogs hate the Ninja
Just had my first dog encounter yesterday. I'm only about 200 miles into riding so I'm still learning various things and getting my shifts down smoothly.
Here I am riding back home then I catch...
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Forum: Riding Skills
July 27th, 2012, 02:05 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 2,367
Stop sign, no. Just hold in the clutch and kick...
Stop sign, no. Just hold in the clutch and kick down at a good pace while braking until I'm fully stopped and in first gear. Red light, downshift and blip just in cause you need to accelerate again...
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Forum: Riding Skills
July 18th, 2012, 12:13 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 2,384
That wasn't a MSF complaint. I definitely...
That wasn't a MSF complaint. I definitely recommend doing the course in the Fall or Spring though. It was brutal since you have to wear heavy gear and sit around a lot. Definitely bring stuff you...
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Forum: Riding Skills
July 18th, 2012, 11:18 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 2,384
I did mine in Smyrna and had a friend take the...
I did mine in Smyrna and had a friend take the class in Nashville with a similar experience. Show-off male instructor, nice and patient female instructor.
They have a big coaches list and just...
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Forum: Riding Skills
July 18th, 2012, 11:10 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 2,384
I wouldn't call it a bad experience but I just...
I wouldn't call it a bad experience but I just wasn't blown away.
Keep in mind in this same class, when asked what bikes do they recommend for a beginner after the class. Why, how about a 650 and...
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Forum: Riding Skills
July 18th, 2012, 07:47 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 2,384
MSF Course - Not impressed
I'll try to keep it short but I thought I would give my take on the MSF Beginner's Course.
Going in, I had never ridden a motorcycle or driven a car with a clutch. I had however had years of...
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Forum: Riding Skills
July 17th, 2012, 10:54 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,647
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Forum: Riding Skills
July 17th, 2012, 09:35 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,647
Upshifting Speeds question
New rider here with a shifting question.
I took the MSF a month ago and I'm already comfortable enough to ride around on the main roads. One thing that feels a bit strange to me though is...
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Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion
July 16th, 2012, 12:47 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 769
Keep in mind you need to be going at a pretty...
Keep in mind you need to be going at a pretty good speed for the bike to lean properly. When I first started, I felt I wasn't getting much lean either. What helped was using my shoulders and shifting...
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