So, I purchased my bike (2009 Ninja EX250) back in October 2013 here in Central NJ.
When purchasing, I knew I had quite a bit to fix up as the following were either not installed or not working:
-Speedometer/odometer not working
-No front or rear blinkers - All wiring connections missing
-Cracked front fender
-No clue when the bike was last serviced (owner could not tell me anything). So I replaced everything myself (coolant, oil, brake fluid, air filter)
-Clean front/rear brake pads/calipers
To fix the above problems or service the bike I have had the following done (all of which I did myself unless noted otherwise):
11/23/13 - Installed new flasher relay, no-cut diode kit, LED rear blinkers
1/14/14 - Installed newer & brighter LED blinkers (front & back)
2/23/14 – Changed Brake Fluid
3/22/14 – Changed Oil & Oil Filter
3/22/14 – Changed Air Filter
3/22/14 – Flushed Cooling System and Changed Coolant
3/23/14 – Changed Dash Lights to LEDs
3/23/14 – Changed Headlight Bulbs
4/20/14 – Cleaned front and rear brake pads, rotors, calipers, and caliper pistons
4/22/14 – New tires installed (done by shop)
4/25/14 – New fork seals installed/new fork oil (done by shop)
5/4/14 – New speedometer hub installed
5/4/14 - Cut new fender from old fender
Mods I have done:
-Dash lights converted to LEDs
-Installed LED blinkers with new flasher relay & no-cut diode kit
Since the original purchase of the bike (I paid $1,300 for it), anything motorcycle related (rider education course, insurance, vehicle registration, equipment, parts, service by shop, new tires, etc) I have put just under $1,500 into the bike.
Not too bad if you ask me. She now is in tip top shape, runs flawlessly, and looks great.
It has been a fun journey with you all, and I would like to thank anyone who has helped me over the past 8 months with my problems/issues.
This is a great community, and without you all, I would still be lost. I have learned a lot, and hopefully now I can offer my experience to those who are in the need of help like I was.
Thank you to all!
And now for a few pictures through the journey haha
At her worst:
New LEDs
Night action:
Finished product (Old photo, but looks identical to bike now):
