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chadh92 · December 24th, 2012, 03:22 PM

No, i've only posted in this topic. Weird. Anyways, I did have a clunk shifting from neutral to 1st. This is my first bike so I thought it was just standard. It never seemed too harsh or anything, just kind of seemed like an indication that the bike was kicking down to first. Never happened while moving, only at red lights or before pulling off from being parked.

Since the last real dealer service record I have is from the 6,000 mile service, I guess I have to assume that is the last time the carbs were cleaned. Over 5 years and nearly 4,000 miles, I'm guessing it's time for a real good cleaning.

I've read the wiki article, but just to make sure before I start, do I need any special gaskets or anything other than the tools and carb cleaner? The whole cleaning process seems pretty easy but I'm confused on how to sync the carbs afterwards. Videos always seem to help me a lot more than reading the articles.

Thanks again everyone!

December 24th, 2012, 03:22 PM	#13
chadh92 ninjette.org member Name: Chad Location: Charlotte, NC Join Date: Oct 2012 Motorcycle(s): 03 Ninja 250 Posts: 19	No, i've only posted in this topic. Weird. Anyways, I did have a clunk shifting from neutral to 1st. This is my first bike so I thought it was just standard. It never seemed too harsh or anything, just kind of seemed like an indication that the bike was kicking down to first. Never happened while moving, only at red lights or before pulling off from being parked. Since the last real dealer service record I have is from the 6,000 mile service, I guess I have to assume that is the last time the carbs were cleaned. Over 5 years and nearly 4,000 miles, I'm guessing it's time for a real good cleaning. I've read the wiki article, but just to make sure before I start, do I need any special gaskets or anything other than the tools and carb cleaner? The whole cleaning process seems pretty easy but I'm confused on how to sync the carbs afterwards. Videos always seem to help me a lot more than reading the articles. Thanks again everyone!