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Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk July 26th, 2017, 03:13 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 6,596
Posted By Redsvt
Exactly where I am at. Bearings on order.

Exactly where I am at. Bearings on order.
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk July 26th, 2017, 03:12 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 6,596
Posted By Redsvt
The front tire is a new one. I replaced as it...

The front tire is a new one. I replaced as it wobbled on the previous tire. It wobbled with the new tire. So I removed the tire, reinstalled, beads correctly seated, and re balanced.
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk July 26th, 2017, 02:42 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 6,596
Posted By Redsvt
The front tire was replaced a year ago and has...

The front tire was replaced a year ago and has less than a 1k miles on it. Its cheaper to replace the bearings than it is to buy new tires. If after replacing the bearings it still wobbles then I...
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk July 26th, 2017, 01:53 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 6,596
Posted By Redsvt
Well, I throw in the towel. At this juncture I...

Well, I throw in the towel. At this juncture I might as well by the All Bearings tapered kit. I cranked the steering stem nut tight, backed it off. Went for a ride....NO wobble. Great I thought....
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk July 25th, 2017, 08:25 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 6,596
Posted By Redsvt
Ok.......I have some improvement. Busted out the...

Ok.......I have some improvement. Busted out the steering stem adjuster wrench, Zaph42, that was in fact one thing I had not checked. Anyway according to my manual that slotted nut needs to be turned...
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk July 25th, 2017, 03:26 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 6,596
Posted By Redsvt
I did just purchase a steering stem adjustable...

I did just purchase a steering stem adjustable wrench....that was the next thing on my list. Will do that and report back. Will do this before I spring for bearings.
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk July 25th, 2017, 03:07 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 6,596
Posted By Redsvt
Rear tire is about 2 1/2 years old, front tire is...

Rear tire is about 2 1/2 years old, front tire is 1 year old. Only have about 3k accumulated mileage on these. In fact I replaced the front one as it was has been wobbling for a while and thought the...
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk July 25th, 2017, 01:29 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 6,596
Posted By Redsvt
I think I might just go ahead and replace out the...

I think I might just go ahead and replace out the head bearings with sealed all bearing. From what I can determine that might do the trick. Bike has never been dropped, and utterly babied and kept in...
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk July 25th, 2017, 01:27 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 6,596
Posted By Redsvt
Both are true, I checked them this morning right...

Both are true, I checked them this morning right after rebalancing.
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk July 25th, 2017, 01:00 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 6,596
Posted By Redsvt
I loosened all the bolts and re-torqued...

I loosened all the bolts and re-torqued everything. To me it all looks great. But something is clearly out of whack. Tire pressure is to factory specs. Just for the record, it has been doing this for...
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk July 25th, 2017, 12:33 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 6,596
Posted By Redsvt
OK.....update. Removed from tire, re-installed,...

OK.....update.
Removed from tire, re-installed, re-balanced.
Removed rear tire, re-installed, re-balanced...need more weight this time.
Alignment checked, forks re-calibrated and checked, they are...
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk July 15th, 2017, 03:43 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,947
Posted By Redsvt
Not quite sure. That is why I am no longer taking...

Not quite sure. That is why I am no longer taking my bike to the shop. His comments were about 10 months ago. The bike is 6 years old and has 18k miles on it. First plug change.
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk July 15th, 2017, 02:35 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,947
Posted By Redsvt
Mechanic said I was running lean ??

Had my valves adjusted a while ago, the guy that did it stated my bike was running lean. Today I popped out the spark plugs to put new ones in, looks to me like it's on the rich side. Your thoughts...
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk June 24th, 2017, 09:54 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 6,596
Posted By Redsvt
Handle Bar wobble-driving me nuts

cannot figure out for the life of me why I have handle bar wobble. At speeds of 35mph plus, when I take my hands off the handle bars sometimes they wobble violently, sometimes its slight, other times...
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk November 14th, 2012, 07:38 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,937
Posted By Redsvt
Well that appears to be the problem. Rode home...

Well that appears to be the problem. Rode home for 30 miles and not a whine, whimper or murmur. Only problem is no idea how fast how was going...off to the dealer as it is still under warranty.
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk November 14th, 2012, 09:54 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,937
Posted By Redsvt
Damnnn that is the exact noise...will tear into...

Damnnn that is the exact noise...will tear into it this evening
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk November 14th, 2012, 08:06 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,937
Posted By Redsvt
I have not had chance to dig into any suspect...

I have not had chance to dig into any suspect areas yet...but I did notice one thing this morning, I was noticeable as soon as I pulled away this morning, then it went away.....

But I noticed my...
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk November 13th, 2012, 04:44 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,937
Posted By Redsvt
I have riden it with the cap open...still does it.

I have riden it with the cap open...still does it.
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk November 13th, 2012, 12:40 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,937
Posted By Redsvt
Still have the snorkle, no mods done to the...

Still have the snorkle, no mods done to the engine or intake.
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk November 12th, 2012, 02:55 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,937
Posted By Redsvt
Well guys I have treid everything...still...

Well guys I have treid everything...still whinning wheter the engine is hot or cold, or if it sits in the sun in the day or in the garage all night, still whinning and now a gurgle...when slowing...
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk October 20th, 2012, 08:24 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,399
Posted By Redsvt
Problem solved, seems both ends of the hose that...

Problem solved, seems both ends of the hose that attaches to the thermostat and cap were leaking at each end. One of the screws was stripped so I tightend it with a pair of pliers. Seems whoever...
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk October 20th, 2012, 02:47 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,399
Posted By Redsvt
Coolant Leak ??

I am going to clean this off and see if it comes back. Where could this coolant be coming from??? Bike is 2012 250R 4800 miles on it. Could this be a serious issue......
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk October 18th, 2012, 09:13 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,937
Posted By Redsvt
I will try that......what else could it be if its...

I will try that......what else could it be if its not the above suggestion, anyone else have any ideas or even experienced this. Bike is a 2012 with 5k miles on it.
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk October 17th, 2012, 01:38 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,937
Posted By Redsvt
Gas tank whine or not...at WOT

Now I have read every post there is on the gas tank whinning noise. It has gotten worse, almost like a kettle boiling. It gets really bad when I ride the bike hard, ease off the throttle a bit and...
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk March 10th, 2012, 06:41 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,187
Posted By Redsvt
Shift arm linkage placement

So I cleaned my chain and sprockets front and rear, and in order to get to the front one I had to remove the shift arm linkage......now to my horror as I was all pleased with myself and went for a...
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