August 21st, 2017, 12:33 PM | #1 |
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2007 Ninja 250 pooness
I got this bike for next to nothing. Guy didn't know what he was doing with it.
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B7...GFuc3ZoMlByQ28 The oil check glass was broke and someone uses jb weld or some kind of epoxy to fix it. But it still leaked. So I had to improvise, a lot of RTV liquid gasket, a washer, piece of tin, and a couple zip ties. I didn't want to waste money on a lost cause. https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B7...HlTS1luQXp1VjA I got it home and stripped it down to do a damage assessment. I hooked a lawn mower battery up to it just to see if it would crank. the battery would spark. https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B7...kNLaHJGZmhlRXM to check for power https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B7...VdpeWtpNjQxZUk So I checked all the wires and fuses. Found that the power terminals on the starter relay were backward and that the 30amp fuse was blown. So I keep looking. A couple wires at the plug for the rectifier looked questionable and the wires for the rear lights were just cut and left there. I fixed the starter relay wiring and unhooked the rectifier as well as spread out all of the wires for the rear lights so they wouldn't ground out. And Great success, she cranked great and started right up with some fresh gas. https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B7...WhSakphY1pUSVE So now I will move on to test drives. I have a new proper battery and a used in great shape wiring harness. As soon as I confirmed it drives, I will replace the clutch cover that has the oil glass in it and start getting it road worthy. My plan is for a very very simple street fighter. I think it will look better without the old fairings in the front. I'm also going to trim the side pieces and leave the tail section off. |
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August 21st, 2017, 03:13 PM | #2 |
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awesome work on wiring! Usually where a lot of bikes gets dumped!
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August 21st, 2017, 06:22 PM | #3 |
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Wow- that sounds like a basket case! I'm glad she found her way to you and will soon feel much better.
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August 21st, 2017, 08:11 PM | #4 |
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Will post pics tomorrow. Kentucky is hot when you are working in a garage.
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August 22nd, 2017, 08:04 AM | #5 |
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Well done. I'm still working on some minor wiring issues, I guess you would call them issues. I got a beautiful 2006 for $700. Previous owner had installed a ton of aftermarket LED lighting system. Just left over wires everywhere. Nothing that is bad for me or the bike just something that was completely unnecessary and takes up my precious time. Wiring is a pain. Congrats on your find. Got a good title?
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August 22nd, 2017, 09:06 AM | #6 |
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this is the original wiring. It was a mess
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B7...nB0TjQ4MTExQlU Also I was fixing the front sprocket that had a snapped bolt on the keeper. the one I got from ebay has 14 teeth? One I took off the bike is on the bottom with 13 teeth. they look completely different? https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B7...Fh2aDZndmNPNXc Any ideas? As far as I know I only have a regular 250, not the 250r |
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August 22nd, 2017, 09:19 AM | #7 | |
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August 22nd, 2017, 09:19 AM | #8 | |
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EX250F Whichever you choose to call it. Not sure what the difference is in the teeth. However there are a ton of guys who can and will answer that for you. UB any ideas? @Ram Jet @Triple Jim
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August 22nd, 2017, 09:22 AM | #9 | |
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Great buy on the harness, ebay is awesome.
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August 22nd, 2017, 10:00 AM | #10 |
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amen to electrical than engine
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August 22nd, 2017, 11:55 AM | #11 | |
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August 22nd, 2017, 01:38 PM | #12 |
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Let me know if you need a clutch cover or anything else for that matter. I have piles of parts in the garage, including 3 engines in various states of disassembly. Box of sprockets and chains, wheels, forks, fairing, cables ect......
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August 22nd, 2017, 07:54 PM | #13 |
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Got some slack in the chain and installed the 14 tooth. And now there's an oil leak. Looks like it's dripping off the bolt heads on that cover next to the oil drain plug. It's a cover under where the front sprocket is. About 4 or 5 bolts on it. Dripping every other second. Didn't want to risk a short drive.
And I am absolutely interested in a clutch cover. Just send me a price and shipping cost to 42408. |
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August 23rd, 2017, 08:39 AM | #14 | |
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August 23rd, 2017, 10:02 AM | #15 | |
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August 23rd, 2017, 11:41 AM | #16 | |
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August 23rd, 2017, 12:32 PM | #17 |
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oh lord, what is the countershaft? Is that the gear selector shaft? And I will use Permatex high tack. Autozone looks to have a few different kinds. Also can I forgo a new seal if I use the permatex?
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August 23rd, 2017, 12:42 PM | #18 |
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With my ninja Googling, I have found this site
https://faq.ninja250.org/wiki/Ninja250_Howto I will ask less questions. I love being apart of a forum again. You meet people who are great and very willing to help.
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August 23rd, 2017, 03:02 PM | #19 | |
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The countershaft seal is located directly behind your front or countershaft sprocket. On my Honda 500 you have to remove the engine and split the crankcases to get it out. I don't know about the Ninja - probably the same thing. No, Permatex won't fix that only a replacement seal. You're probably OK though. You would probably have to have something like 200K miles on your bike to wear that out. Bill
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August 25th, 2017, 01:33 PM | #20 | |
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August 25th, 2017, 02:25 PM | #21 |
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No it's Permatex High Tack in a four ounce can with an applicator brush built into the cap. Permatex product code #80062.
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August 27th, 2017, 01:19 PM | #22 |
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And Ram Jet, you won. It is leaking from behind the sprocket.
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August 27th, 2017, 03:07 PM | #23 |
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Well, it's better to repair it now then when you get it all together and running well. Just remember, "Nothing's so bad that it couldn't be worse." You might be able to replace the seal without splitting the cases. The good news is that the seal is less than $5.00.
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August 27th, 2017, 05:45 PM | #24 |
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Very true.
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August 27th, 2017, 06:09 PM | #25 |
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http://www.partzilla.com/parts/searc...ASE/parts.html I found some kits from All Balls bearing supplier but none specifically for the Ninja. You may want to call or E-mail them. I don't know where Wiki got that exploded view but it's not accurate by today's standards. I can't even find 92027 on the Partzilla view. Bill
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September 19th, 2017, 07:03 AM | #27 |
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thank you very much. I finally got that part put in. Hmm, I guess this is bad.
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September 20th, 2017, 07:06 AM | #30 |
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That was the countershaft seal behind the front sprocket. And grape is the best. LOL
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