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Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk September 30th, 2019, 05:37 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 917
Posted By kvgeorge1
Thanks for all the suggestions. I put a meter on...

Thanks for all the suggestions. I put a meter on the battery and got the following:

Battery Idle: 12.16 (that's not good)
Battery Starting: 8.64 (that's also not good)

So, I suspect the...
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk September 28th, 2019, 03:52 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 917
Posted By kvgeorge1
Thanks for all the suggestions... I have a...

Thanks for all the suggestions...

I have a Battery Charger/Engine Starter for a car. Is that safe to use on it?

Also, I put the new battery on the tinder and let it sit through several cycles....
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk September 28th, 2019, 10:07 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 917
Posted By kvgeorge1
Unhappy Starting problems

This may be similar to https://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=336642&highlight=starter, but I am not sure.

Basically, I went out to startup my 2008 250r and it would not even crank (been...
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk February 17th, 2019, 06:38 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 703
Posted By kvgeorge1
Replacing turn signal switch 2008 250R

My turn signals are intermittently not working. Turn on the switch and they may/may not work, AND it is getting worse. Someone in another thread mentioned corrosion in the switch and bulb housings....
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk October 3rd, 2018, 08:08 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,177
Posted By kvgeorge1
This is really good stuff!!! Thanks for sharing.

This is really good stuff!!! Thanks for sharing.
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk September 29th, 2018, 11:39 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,177
Posted By kvgeorge1
Awesome! Thx

Awesome! Thx
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk September 29th, 2018, 10:39 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,177
Posted By kvgeorge1
Question about torque specs

I recently changed my oil and the service manual says to torque the filter cover and plug to 14.5 ft/lbs of torque. However, it was getting so tight, that the bike was moving and I was not hearing...
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk May 28th, 2018, 08:28 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 965
Posted By kvgeorge1
Awesome! Thanks everyone for your suggestions.

Awesome! Thanks everyone for your suggestions.
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk May 28th, 2018, 07:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 965
Posted By kvgeorge1
Got 'em off! Letting the penetrating oil sit for...

Got 'em off! Letting the penetrating oil sit for longer and quite a bit of rapping with the impact driver did the trick. Oh, and yes - RED THREAD LOCKER! So, now that it is off, how do I clean the...
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk May 28th, 2018, 06:37 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 965
Posted By kvgeorge1
I've never done anything like that before. So,...

I've never done anything like that before. So, when I heat them, do I keep the torch on them until they turn red, or just heat them up a little bit?
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk May 28th, 2018, 04:38 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 965
Posted By kvgeorge1
So, by "heating" them, do you mean with a...

So, by "heating" them, do you mean with a blow-torch (propane)?
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk May 28th, 2018, 03:14 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 965
Posted By kvgeorge1
Frozen rotor bolts

I am having to replace my rotors on my 250R. I am the 3rd owner, so I don't know what was done before. However, the rotor bolts are frozen (or stuck) and I am not able to break them loose. Also, I...
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk March 25th, 2018, 07:46 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 763
Posted By kvgeorge1
Great idea! I will give that a shot.

Great idea! I will give that a shot.
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk March 25th, 2018, 12:08 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 763
Posted By kvgeorge1
Strange turn-signal problem

So, been noticing that occasionally my turn signals just randomly stop working while riding. If I leave the switch on as though I am indicating a turn, most of the time the come back some time later...
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk March 19th, 2018, 01:34 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,004
Posted By kvgeorge1
Speedo wrong reading

I have an '08 250R and noticed that when I get above about 30mph, the speedo is incorrect at what I am traveling by about +5mph. My son was noticing that he was following me at around 40mph, while...
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk September 26th, 2017, 01:46 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,873
Posted By kvgeorge1
Where do you get your OEM parts - Kawasaki...

Where do you get your OEM parts - Kawasaki directly or is there a parts house that carries them?
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk September 26th, 2017, 12:00 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,873
Posted By kvgeorge1
Ok, here's another stupid question - where can I...

Ok, here's another stupid question - where can I find the bolts? I've been looking around and cannot seem to locate them. Is this something I need to special order from somewhere?
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk September 5th, 2017, 09:31 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 980
Posted By kvgeorge1
2008 Ninja 205R shifter position

So, after changing my sprocket and chain, I have my bike in nice working order. However, the shifter seems a bit too high (too much clearance between my foot and the shifter). I am a relatively new...
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk August 5th, 2017, 10:20 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,873
Posted By kvgeorge1
Thanks everyone for replying. I know for sure...

Thanks everyone for replying. I know for sure that one of the bolts broke off - how far into the threaded hole, I have no idea because I think I broke 2 and can't seem to back-out the other one I...
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk August 5th, 2017, 07:26 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,873
Posted By kvgeorge1
Broken sprocket cover bolts

Stupid me! When I read the maintenance manual on my 2008 250R, I mis-read the torque specs for the engine sprocket cover bolts. They are supposed to be 87 ft-in, but I read it as 87 ft-lbs. Now, I...
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk August 5th, 2017, 07:24 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,977
Posted By kvgeorge1
THAT WAS IT!!!! Yup - the chain. The new one is...

THAT WAS IT!!!! Yup - the chain. The new one is one and working like a champ. Thanks everyone for your help.
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk August 1st, 2017, 04:49 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,406
Posted By kvgeorge1
Awesome! The manual states "Apply molybdenum...

Awesome! The manual states "Apply molybdenum disulfide oil solution. (mixture of engine oil and molybdenum disulfide grease
in a weight ratio 10 : 1)."

Does this mean 10 parts oil to 1 part...
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk August 1st, 2017, 02:36 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,406
Posted By kvgeorge1
Thanks for replying. So, this is something that...

Thanks for replying. So, this is something that I mixup myself then?
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk August 1st, 2017, 02:11 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,406
Posted By kvgeorge1
molybdenum disulfide oil solution???

So, it turns out my front sprocket is toast (literally no teeth left). I ordered a new one, but the service manual mentions applying molybdenum disulfide oil solution to the sprocket. I have some...
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk July 28th, 2017, 05:46 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,977
Posted By kvgeorge1
So, it DOES look like it is the chain. There is...

So, it DOES look like it is the chain. There is practically NO teeth left on the front-sprocket. I purchased one on eBay that says it would fit a 2008 250R, but alas it doesn't (the inner teeth on...
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