October 10th, 2020, 05:12 PM | #1 |
ninjette.org newbie
Name: Shaun
Location: Courtenay, BC
Join Date: Sep 2020 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250 Posts: 8
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Hello From Vancouver Island
Good afternoon, all. Happy to join the forum, as I have just picked up a 2010 250R that needs some love. It had a minor incident, so needs a bit of attention to the plastics, and the fuel system is gummed up from sitting for a few years. All pretty normal stuff.
I bought this bike for my wife, who recently surprised me by suggesting that it might be time for her to learn how to ride. This after 25 years of this being a solo pursuit for me! I wasn't going to miss an opportunity like that, so when this bike came up a couple days later, I decided to jump on it right away. The bonus to this is that it will be a shared project with 17-year-old son. Should be fun! One quick question-- Is there an easy way to find a digital copy of the service manual for this bike? I'll also pick up a hard copy, as I like to have those right at hand, but a digital copy is always handy, and having it ASAP will help me get going on the work until the hard copy arrives. Anyway, thanks in advance for all the value I know I will receive from this forum. I've been wrenching on Moto Guzzis for years, but this is the first Kawasaki I have owned for a long time, and I'll certainly need some help. I do have a history with Big K, though, as my first street bike was a '78 KZ650SR, and I also owned a '99 Nomad that I bought new. Cheers, Shaun |
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October 10th, 2020, 05:33 PM | #2 |
Certified looney toon
Name: Teri
Location: 39°52'40.7"N 118°23'53.8"W (Northern NV)
Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250, 102k+ miles -- 2014 CB500X, 42k+ miles Posts: A lot.
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October 11th, 2020, 10:50 PM | #3 |
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Location: SF Bay Area
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October 12th, 2020, 08:55 AM | #4 |
ninjette.org member
Name: Paul
Location: Campbell River, British Columbia, Canada
Join Date: Jul 2020 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250R, 2007 CBR 125R (sold) Posts: 57
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Welcome...from Vancouver Island
Hi Shaun. Our stories are very similar. I'm up the road from you in Campbell River. Like you, I'm new to this forum too. And I also just picked up a 2010 Ninja 250R, a couple of months ago. My bike also needs some TLC, been dropped/crashed on both sides, but it runs very well. I'm slowly repairing fairings, straightening out bent components, and making some upgrades. Lots of fun. Hope your wife enjoys the bike. In my opinion, it's a blast to own and to ride.
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October 12th, 2020, 09:34 AM | #5 |
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Name: AKA JacRyann
Location: Mesa, AZ
Join Date: Dec 2011 Motorcycle(s): CB125T CBR250R-MC19 CBR250RR-MC22 NSR350R-MC21 VF500F CBR600RR SFV650 VFR750F R1M ST1300PA Valkyrie-F6C Posts: A lot.
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Greetings & Salutations Shaun!
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October 13th, 2020, 05:13 PM | #6 |
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Name: Kerry
Location: Ventura, CA
Join Date: Jan 2016 Motorcycle(s): Ninja650 Posts: A lot.
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Welcome!
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October 13th, 2020, 06:37 PM | #7 |
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Name: AKA JacRyann
Location: Mesa, AZ
Join Date: Dec 2011 Motorcycle(s): CB125T CBR250R-MC19 CBR250RR-MC22 NSR350R-MC21 VF500F CBR600RR SFV650 VFR750F R1M ST1300PA Valkyrie-F6C Posts: A lot.
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Hi Shaun and welcome to Ninjette!
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October 15th, 2020, 06:34 PM | #8 |
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Name: C
Location: Hawaii
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Welcome.
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October 18th, 2020, 12:56 AM | #9 |
ninjette.org newbie
Name: Shaun
Location: Courtenay, BC
Join Date: Sep 2020 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250 Posts: 8
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Sincere thanks for the kind welcome, everyone! I'm really looking forward to getting to know more about these bikes.
Paul, it does indeed sound like our stories are similar! I'm in CR all the time, so I'm sure we'll meet up at some point. Take care, Shaun |
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October 18th, 2020, 06:19 AM | #10 |
ninjette.org member
Name: Paul
Location: Campbell River, British Columbia, Canada
Join Date: Jul 2020 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250R, 2007 CBR 125R (sold) Posts: 57
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Sounds good Shaun. Did you ever find a digital service manual ? I downloaded a free copy from www.manualslib.com. And posts a pic of you bike !
Paul |
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October 18th, 2020, 09:02 AM | #11 | |
ninjette.org newbie
Name: Shaun
Location: Courtenay, BC
Join Date: Sep 2020 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250 Posts: 8
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Yes, another member helped me to find one online, and that will hold me over nicely until the hard copy arrives. I managed to find a brand new one in wrapper on Kijiji for $20 (plus shipping). Take care, Shaun |
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October 18th, 2020, 10:22 AM | #12 |
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Name: snot
Location: West Ohio - in the kitchen
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October 30th, 2020, 05:13 AM | #13 |
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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.
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October 30th, 2020, 06:21 AM | #14 |
ninjette.org newbie
Name: Shaun
Location: Courtenay, BC
Join Date: Sep 2020 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250 Posts: 8
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Thank you!
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November 21st, 2020, 05:24 PM | #15 |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Rick
Location: Alexandria, Louisiana
Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much.
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Hello and welcome!
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November 26th, 2020, 10:29 AM | #16 |
Big E
Name: Ewald
Location: Victoria
Join Date: Nov 2020 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: 4
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Welcome from sunny victoria!!! Drop a gear and have some fun!
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December 25th, 2020, 03:07 PM | #17 |
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 Shaun.
See you had a KZ650. I too have had a few, still having my first, a '78. |
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