need some help

mike_sema · April 22nd, 2009, 06:12 PM

Well today on the way home on the freeway my bike was reading 10k at 80 mph to should be 8k so I pulled on and took the frontage road and in 6th gear I am at 8k at 60 mph and i do not think that it is a bad speedo b/c it feels like it is running at that high of an rpm dose anyone ever have this problem or know what this could be thanks in advance

OldGuy · April 22nd, 2009, 07:19 PM

So these values are different from what you have seen in the past? If so how much different. The spedo on the Ninja is know to be off by as much as 10%.

For my '09 6th gear at 5k is an indicated 50 mph and a true 45 by radar.

kkim · April 22nd, 2009, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by mike_sema

Well today on the way home on the freeway my bike was reading 10k at 80 mph to should be 8k so I pulled on and took the frontage road and in 6th gear I am at 8k at 60 mph and i do not think that it is a bad speedo b/c it feels like it is running at that high of an rpm dose anyone ever have this problem or know what this could be thanks in advance

so, what's the problem??

sounds about normal to me.

Alex · April 22nd, 2009, 08:51 PM

I read a very long discussion on the kf board about an igniter issue, that was initially identified because the tach was reading different measurements at different times of day even though the bike speed was constant. From what I read there, it seemed that the igniter issue not only caused the tach to read incorrectly, but also affected the actual operation of the engine. Here's a link to that thread.

That said, the numbers you listed for what your tach was reading don't seem strange to me.

mike_sema · April 22nd, 2009, 09:29 PM

i have been riding my 250 for 4400 miles and this was the 1st time this has happend next time you guys are out see what you rpms are at in 6th gear at 60 mph

kkim · April 22nd, 2009, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by mike_sema

next time you guys are out see what you rpms are at in 6th gear at 60 mph

IIRC... 60 mph= 8k on my bike.

mike_sema · April 22nd, 2009, 09:43 PM

i am reading the thread that alex put up from Km and back then you kkim (

FYI, 6th gear, 7000rpm= 60mph.) at post 20 if you are at 7k then and 8k now do you think thier is a problem

Nemy · April 22nd, 2009, 10:02 PM

interesting... cause I'm also 7k in 6th gear for 100km/h (or 60mph). If it faults or starts to, would the igniter be covered under warranty you think?

kkim · April 22nd, 2009, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by mike_sema

i am reading the thread that alex put up from Km and back then you kkim (

FYI, 6th gear, 7000rpm= 60mph.) at post 20 if you are at 7k then and 8k now do you think thier is a problem

Mike... yeah, my bad. I knew in 6th it was at some multiple of 1000rpm.. couldn't remember exactly. sorry.

sure sounds like the ignitor problem if your rpm reading has changed and you're positive the clutch is not slipping.

is your bike still under warranty?

mike_sema · April 23rd, 2009, 06:14 AM

yes i will have to take it in then thanks

250Rocket · April 23rd, 2009, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by OldGuy

So these values are different from what you have seen in the past? If so how much different. The spedo on the Ninja is know to be off by as much as 10%.

For my '09 6th gear at 5k is an indicated 50 mph and a true 45 by radar.

You sure? I know i get 55kph ( 35mph) @ 4k, and i've only done it twice to seat the rings a bit but i get about 100kph (62mph) @ ~7.5 k. True speed by GPS indicated 92.

Maybe 50mph at 6k?

Buffalony · April 23rd, 2009, 11:15 AM

I remember that thread. I have the same problem from hot to cold. I wonder if my dealer will fix it. I think there should be a recall on this.

mike_sema · April 23rd, 2009, 03:04 PM

ya i got a hold of the dealer and he new what it was he told me to bring it in next friday b/c they do not have the parts on hand this will be the 3rd bike that he has seen with an ignitor issue

kkim · April 23rd, 2009, 03:11 PM

April 22nd, 2009, 06:12 PM	#1
mike_sema ninjette.org guru Name: mike Location: tucson az Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): ninja 250r Posts: 371	need some help Well today on the way home on the freeway my bike was reading 10k at 80 mph to should be 8k so I pulled on and took the frontage road and in 6th gear I am at 8k at 60 mph and i do not think that it is a bad speedo b/c it feels like it is running at that high of an rpm dose anyone ever have this problem or know what this could be thanks in advance __________________________________________________ 08 250R: sportisi VR full exhaust, Dynojet, custom seat, kleen air rmvd, rim tape, grips, fender chop,zg db windscreen,k&n air filter,15t front sprocket,sportisi-usa clipons,solo seat cowl

April 22nd, 2009, 07:19 PM	#2
OldGuy Live Life Name: Don Location: Lincoln, NE Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Green SE Ninja 250 Posts: A lot.	So these values are different from what you have seen in the past? If so how much different. The spedo on the Ninja is know to be off by as much as 10%. For my '09 6th gear at 5k is an indicated 50 mph and a true 45 by radar. __________________________________________________ - ATGATT - Scorpion EX700 Hi-Vis Helmet, First Gear MeshTek 3.0 Jacket, TourMaster Transition 2 Jacket and Flex Pants, Sidi Doha boots

April 22nd, 2009, 08:51 PM	#4
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	I read a very long discussion on the kf board about an igniter issue, that was initially identified because the tach was reading different measurements at different times of day even though the bike speed was constant. From what I read there, it seemed that the igniter issue not only caused the tach to read incorrectly, but also affected the actual operation of the engine. Here's a link to that thread. That said, the numbers you listed for what your tach was reading don't seem strange to me. __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

April 22nd, 2009, 09:29 PM	#5
mike_sema ninjette.org guru Name: mike Location: tucson az Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): ninja 250r Posts: 371	i have been riding my 250 for 4400 miles and this was the 1st time this has happend next time you guys are out see what you rpms are at in 6th gear at 60 mph __________________________________________________ 08 250R: sportisi VR full exhaust, Dynojet, custom seat, kleen air rmvd, rim tape, grips, fender chop,zg db windscreen,k&n air filter,15t front sprocket,sportisi-usa clipons,solo seat cowl

April 22nd, 2009, 09:43 PM	#7
mike_sema ninjette.org guru Name: mike Location: tucson az Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): ninja 250r Posts: 371	i am reading the thread that alex put up from Km and back then you kkim ( FYI, 6th gear, 7000rpm= 60mph.) at post 20 if you are at 7k then and 8k now do you think thier is a problem __________________________________________________ 08 250R: sportisi VR full exhaust, Dynojet, custom seat, kleen air rmvd, rim tape, grips, fender chop,zg db windscreen,k&n air filter,15t front sprocket,sportisi-usa clipons,solo seat cowl

April 22nd, 2009, 10:02 PM	#8
Nemy ninjette.org sage Name: Tim Location: Portland, OR Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2009 SE Ninja 250R Posts: 796	interesting... cause I'm also 7k in 6th gear for 100km/h (or 60mph). If it faults or starts to, would the igniter be covered under warranty you think?

April 23rd, 2009, 06:14 AM	#10
mike_sema ninjette.org guru Name: mike Location: tucson az Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): ninja 250r Posts: 371	yes i will have to take it in then thanks __________________________________________________ 08 250R: sportisi VR full exhaust, Dynojet, custom seat, kleen air rmvd, rim tape, grips, fender chop,zg db windscreen,k&n air filter,15t front sprocket,sportisi-usa clipons,solo seat cowl

April 23rd, 2009, 11:15 AM	#12
Buffalony ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Joe Location: Buffalo NY Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 08 Ninja 250 "Wasabi", 82 Yamaha xj650j Posts: A lot.	I remember that thread. I have the same problem from hot to cold. I wonder if my dealer will fix it. I think there should be a recall on this. __________________________________________________

April 23rd, 2009, 03:04 PM	#13
mike_sema ninjette.org guru Name: mike Location: tucson az Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): ninja 250r Posts: 371	ya i got a hold of the dealer and he new what it was he told me to bring it in next friday b/c they do not have the parts on hand this will be the 3rd bike that he has seen with an ignitor issue __________________________________________________ 08 250R: sportisi VR full exhaust, Dynojet, custom seat, kleen air rmvd, rim tape, grips, fender chop,zg db windscreen,k&n air filter,15t front sprocket,sportisi-usa clipons,solo seat cowl

April 23rd, 2009, 03:11 PM	#14
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