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Hoonigan · April 15th, 2018, 07:53 PM

Hey,
Just bought a 2007 Ninja 250r. It's in rough shape cosmetically, but runs well enough with 10k miles. Rode it home 30 miles, and the clutch is slipping, there's a very slow coolant leak near where the coolant hose enters the engine on the left side, it probably needs carbs cleaned, maybe a valve adjustment, and cam chain tensioner cleaned/replaced due to some extra noise going on for good measure.

After a little TLC, the plan is to get naked. Minimal/no fairings, wires and electrical parts relocated or tucked away, and maybe after some inexpensive suspension mods and better tires (the ones on it look new, no dry rot, but are date coded 2014 and probably a little hard) I plan to make it a corner carving machine.

Always wanted a light bike for the twisties. My last bike was a 1000cc and fun in a straight line, but this 250 is so much better in the turns. Looking forward to the journey ahead with this thing.

April 15th, 2018, 07:53 PM	#1
Hoonigan ninjette.org newbie Name: Cameron Location: Nashville/Murfreesboro Join Date: Apr 2018 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250r Posts: 2	New 250r owner Hey, Just bought a 2007 Ninja 250r. It's in rough shape cosmetically, but runs well enough with 10k miles. Rode it home 30 miles, and the clutch is slipping, there's a very slow coolant leak near where the coolant hose enters the engine on the left side, it probably needs carbs cleaned, maybe a valve adjustment, and cam chain tensioner cleaned/replaced due to some extra noise going on for good measure. After a little TLC, the plan is to get naked. Minimal/no fairings, wires and electrical parts relocated or tucked away, and maybe after some inexpensive suspension mods and better tires (the ones on it look new, no dry rot, but are date coded 2014 and probably a little hard) I plan to make it a corner carving machine. Always wanted a light bike for the twisties. My last bike was a 1000cc and fun in a straight line, but this 250 is so much better in the turns. Looking forward to the journey ahead with this thing. __________________________________________________ 2007 Ninja 250r POS 1977 Suzuki GS750 project 2008 Yamaha FZ-1 (sold)