April 26th, 2020, 11:06 AM | #1 |
Clean Title? No Problem.
Name: Sean
Location: Knoxville
Join Date: Apr 2020 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250 '11 Posts: 6
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SUPER CHEAP ninja owner Knoxville TN
Hey guys excited to be part of the forum. Just picked up a non-running 2011 Ninja 250 and over the course of a week chased down its NUMEROUS issues and got it dialed in and running nicely. I have to say that this forum was instrumental in chasing down a wiring issue where it looked like a chunk of the ignition wiring harness partially MELTED. One disassembled and cleaned ignition switch, one 8 pin connector replaced by 2 trailer wiring extenders(Hacked but looks clean enough), one waterlogged tank and set of carbs drained, two mixture screws liberated and tweaked, 3 cables lubed and adjusted, 1 new chain, 2 new adjustable levers, 1 plugged fuel cap drain freed, 1 loose headset tightened, fluids and some plastic cutting, and a bunch of spirited rides later; what was to be a great low stakes beginner bike for my wife has acted as more of a seed and now after a month of not falling over at stop signs anymore she's riding a KTM Duke 390 and I'm now the owner of this wonderful mini ripper. At least she enjoyed it for a month and dropped it a couple times. My last bike was a 650 so I have to say I'm having a wonderful time trying to keep my corner speeds up. its also a great bike to Sherpa my wife around on as she learns to unlock the potential of that mean little 390.
Just wanted to thank you guys for posting your issues and fixes. Motorcycles are great for social distancing. |
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April 26th, 2020, 02:22 PM | #3 |
Guy Who Enjoys Riding
Name: Jim
Location: North Carolina
Join Date: Jul 2016 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250 Posts: A lot.
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Hi Sean, welcome to the board! I'll be over your way for the annual 2-stroke meet at Deals Gap. It got moved from early May to Aug. 15-22 this year for virus purposes. We're hoping it'll go off in August without problems. Come on by if you feel like it. We take over the whole DG motel.
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April 28th, 2020, 06:09 PM | #4 |
Clean Title? No Problem.
Name: Sean
Location: Knoxville
Join Date: Apr 2020 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250 '11 Posts: 6
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That sounds Excellent! I will definitely check that out.
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April 30th, 2020, 11:51 AM | #5 |
ninjette.org member
Name: Rob
Location: GTA Southern Ontario
Join Date: Apr 2020 Motorcycle(s): 2011 250R, 2000 ZRX1100C4, 1978 KZ650C2 Posts: 87
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Welcome.
Also here to get more information on the Ninja 250s. Good sign you were able to resolve your issues. |
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May 1st, 2020, 07:14 PM | #6 |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Kerry
Location: Ventura, CA
Join Date: Jan 2016 Motorcycle(s): Ninja650 Posts: A lot.
MOTM - Apr '18, Apr '17, Apr '16
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Welcome!
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May 3rd, 2020, 09:56 AM | #7 |
The Corner Whisperer
Name: Chris (aka Reactor)
Location: Northern KY
Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much.
MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13
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May 7th, 2020, 07:34 AM | #8 |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Rick
Location: Alexandria, Louisiana
Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much.
MOTY - 2017, MOTM - Jan '19, Oct '16, May '14
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Hello and welcome!
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May 7th, 2020, 09:21 AM | #9 |
ninjette.org newbie
Name: Jamie
Location: Merseyside
Join Date: May 2020 Motorcycle(s): EX250 J Posts: 6
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Welcome from a fellow newbie to the forum!
I hope she let's you swap on to the duke once in a while. I recently had the Duke 200 myself, very much enjoyed it. I'd have been tempted by a 390 myself but having never owned a kawasaki before I thought I'd give the 250 a go. Lets hope the worlds soon in a position to restore freedom - I can't wait to take mine out for its first proper run. |
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May 8th, 2020, 09:42 PM | #10 |
Certifiable nontundrum
Name: Harper
Location: NC Milkshake stand
Join Date: Mar 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2013 SE NINJA 300 Posts: Too much.
MOTM - Sep '13, Sep '16
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May 10th, 2020, 03:50 PM | #11 |
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Name: snot
Location: West Ohio - in the kitchen
Join Date: Feb 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 white 300, 09 KLX 250 SF, 09 thunder blue 250(traded) Posts: A lot.
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