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Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk February 20th, 2021, 05:29 PM
Replies: 371
Views: 66,181
Posted By notunderweight
Wanted to briefly echo Moto-Kafe's sentiment here...

Wanted to briefly echo Moto-Kafe's sentiment here - This is now the second time that ducatiman has provided a fantastic, professional service for me. Both times - carbs look straight out of the...
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk November 15th, 2020, 04:20 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 5,122
Posted By notunderweight
Hey, everybody! Quick update on the bike - I...

Hey, everybody!
Quick update on the bike - I got my carbs back from @.ducatiman this weekend, clean as a whistle:
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After I installed them, and charged up the battery, I was able to start...
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk October 29th, 2020, 06:55 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 5,122
Posted By notunderweight
Oh, awesome. Shot him a PM, thanks!

Oh, awesome. Shot him a PM, thanks!
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk October 29th, 2020, 06:18 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 5,122
Posted By notunderweight
Yeah, I'll do that for sure. I'm just trying to...

Yeah, I'll do that for sure. I'm just trying to confirm it's a carb issue before I mess with them - it threw me for a loop that the carbs would start being finicky after working consistently for a...
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk October 29th, 2020, 06:15 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 5,122
Posted By notunderweight
Got the vacuum gages in today - connecting it to...

Got the vacuum gages in today - connecting it to the carb vacuum line while cranking makes it spin around like crazy. If I had to guess, I'd say the midpoint of the fluctuations was about...
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk October 28th, 2020, 09:34 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 5,122
Posted By notunderweight
They just plowed the road to my parking lot, so I...

They just plowed the road to my parking lot, so I figured I'd give this a shot! There was no noticeable difference in power after letting it sit. Engine still bogged at like 6k and past 3rd gear. Is...
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk October 25th, 2020, 05:37 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 5,122
Posted By notunderweight
Sweet! I'll tear it down when the snow melts and...

Sweet! I'll tear it down when the snow melts and post some pics, see what's going on. If it ends up being a rebuild, I'll shoot ya a PM :)




It was 35F out when I was riding, and it took like...
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk October 25th, 2020, 01:51 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 5,122
Posted By notunderweight
Yeah, so some background: - 7.5k miles -...

Yeah, so some background:
- 7.5k miles
- was the last owner's daily until he got a Ducati (lol)
- was running fine, I had been learning to ride on it since about September, and could make it...
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk October 24th, 2020, 02:46 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 5,122
Posted By notunderweight
Yeah, that's what I ended up doing. They should...

Yeah, that's what I ended up doing. They should be here next week ish, and I'll try to get some hard fuel-flow numbers.

In less quantifiable news - swapping the fuel filter for a nicer right angle...
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk October 23rd, 2020, 12:56 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 5,122
Posted By notunderweight
Hey all - just figured I'd post a brief update,...

Hey all - just figured I'd post a brief update, it's been a while.
I've made some progress! Finding time to work on the bike with the wildfires and everything has been kinda tricky, but i made it...
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk October 14th, 2020, 06:47 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 5,122
Posted By notunderweight
I'll run the fuel-flow test tomorrow morning,...

I'll run the fuel-flow test tomorrow morning, check the service manual, and report back. Vacuum pressure is trickier, as I don't own a gage or know where I could borrow one... Is that something I...
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk October 14th, 2020, 12:01 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 5,122
Posted By notunderweight
Makes sense. I'll replace it when the new one...

Makes sense. I'll replace it when the new one shows up, and just cut the lines shorter in the meantime.

Anything else I should replace/check/take photos of? Given that the running condition is the...
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk October 14th, 2020, 11:45 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 5,122
Posted By notunderweight
Ok, love that :D. Thanks for the clarification. ...

Ok, love that :D. Thanks for the clarification.



I grabbed a right-angle clear Kawasaki filter. Not sure if it's a spec part for the original bike, but it matches the part on the bike when it...
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk October 14th, 2020, 07:15 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 5,122
Posted By notunderweight
Actually, it doesn't really matter. I grabbed the...

Actually, it doesn't really matter. I grabbed the OEM one online, should be here in a few days.
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk October 14th, 2020, 07:13 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 5,122
Posted By notunderweight
Just to clarify, there was a 90-degree filter...

Just to clarify, there was a 90-degree filter already in place. The plastic was a little cracked so I wanted to replace it. Something like this:
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Was that added by the previous owner? I don't...
Forum: New Members October 13th, 2020, 02:11 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 951
Posted By notunderweight
Yeah, it's been a great place to learn honestly!...

Yeah, it's been a great place to learn honestly! Took a MSF from Colorado Motorcycle Academy and it really kickstarted my enthusiasm. Can't say enough good things about that place.
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk October 13th, 2020, 02:07 PM
Replies: 371
Views: 66,181
Posted By notunderweight
Looks great!!

Looks great!!
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk October 13th, 2020, 02:07 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 5,122
Posted By notunderweight
just realized both drafts of my first post...

just realized both drafts of my first post posted. that's rough...

Anyway - spent some more time on the bike today. Updates & Highlights:

- Pulled the fuel tank for the first time (!) to get a...
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk October 13th, 2020, 08:12 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 5,122
Posted By notunderweight
also, here's some pictures of the bike. I'm aware...

also, here's some pictures of the bike. I'm aware they don't aid in diagnostics, I just love her!
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Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk October 13th, 2020, 08:10 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 5,122
Posted By notunderweight
Ok, awesome. I've checked the air filter and...

Ok, awesome. I've checked the air filter and intake path, and changed the fuel filter, so i guess my next step is to pull the carbs and check the jets?

I've never messed with a carburetor before -...
Forum: New Members October 13th, 2020, 07:56 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 951
Posted By notunderweight
Nice to meet you both! looking forward to...

Nice to meet you both! looking forward to learning all about ninjettes :)
Forum: New Members October 12th, 2020, 07:09 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 951
Posted By notunderweight
Smile Hi from Boulder!

Hey gang!
My name is Jake Gomez! I just got a 2006 EX250F to learn to ride on! I am a big forum guy so I'm looking forward to getting to know you all!
I live in Boulder, CO so riding the canyon...
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk October 12th, 2020, 06:25 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 5,122
Posted By notunderweight
Question Engine Bogs at High RPM

Hey all,
I just bought my first bike a few months ago, and have been learning to ride/wrench on it. It's a 2006 ninja EX250F.
About a week ago, I was out riding (like, an hour in) when the engine...
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