May 19th, 2022, 05:49 PM | #1 |
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Name: Tom
Location: Northern Virginia
Join Date: Jul 2015 Motorcycle(s): 2001 Ninja 250, 2019 Harley Ultra Classic, 2001 Suzuki SV650 Posts: A lot.
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Heading Back Down in Size
But not quite a Ninjette.
And I'm not giving up the Harley touring bike. A recent job change made motorcycle commuting the best option. But a 900 lb air cooled Harley in Washington DC traffic is just a bit much. Got home from work today and had an e-mail from a local auction house, they had a 2001 Suzuki SV650S auction closing this evening. It supposedly runs and starts, has 6,400 miles, but the front brake lever doesn't work and the tires look like they are original from 2001, very dry rotted. It's last inspection expired in 10/10 so it probably hasn't been on the road in 12 years. I threw out a bid of less than half what I thought it was worth. Bidding didn't even get up close to that and I won it. After resurrecting half a dozen ninjettes I think I'm ready for another project. |
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May 19th, 2022, 08:07 PM | #2 |
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Name: Dave
Location: South of Seattle
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Cool! Look forward to hearing how you like it.
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May 19th, 2022, 09:07 PM | #3 |
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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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woohoo!!! Those are fun bikes!
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May 20th, 2022, 08:12 PM | #4 |
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Name: Kerry
Location: Ventura, CA
Join Date: Jan 2016 Motorcycle(s): Ninja650 Posts: A lot.
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Very pretty bike.
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May 21st, 2022, 06:41 PM | #5 |
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Name: Drew
Location: SoCal
Join Date: Jul 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2007 SV650S 2005 EX250F Posts: 487
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I love it!
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May 22nd, 2022, 10:56 AM | #6 | |
Its not a 250,its a Ninja
Name: Shaun
Location: Little Rock, AR
Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): '11 CBR250R, '22 CFMOTO 300NK Posts: 278
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Soooooo...how are you going to dude up the commuter? |
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May 24th, 2022, 11:05 AM | #7 | |
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Name: Tom
Location: Northern Virginia
Join Date: Jul 2015 Motorcycle(s): 2001 Ninja 250, 2019 Harley Ultra Classic, 2001 Suzuki SV650 Posts: A lot.
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Bike starts and runs pretty good, carbs may need some cleaning. Previous owner kept it full of gas and ran it every month, took it for rides around his neighborhood even though the bike hadn't been registered or inspected in 12 years. Tank doesn't appear to have any rust in it. Tires look to be original to the bike and are very dry rotted. I'm working on getting a set of them. Have also started ordering replacement hose for the fuel and cooling system. Probably should get a new carb boots too. Master cylinder doesn't pump up the front brakes at all. Have a new one on the way along with some Galfer stainless brake lines. As for setting it up as a commuter, not really sure how much I want to do. A rear rack and a top box would be nice. I have a 29 mile each way commute of mostly highway riding and since Covid traffic hasn't been too bad. I'll see how the comfort is and make changes as necessary. |
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May 25th, 2022, 08:57 AM | #8 | |
Its not a 250,its a Ninja
Name: Shaun
Location: Little Rock, AR
Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): '11 CBR250R, '22 CFMOTO 300NK Posts: 278
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May 26th, 2022, 07:10 PM | #9 |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Tom
Location: Northern Virginia
Join Date: Jul 2015 Motorcycle(s): 2001 Ninja 250, 2019 Harley Ultra Classic, 2001 Suzuki SV650 Posts: A lot.
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I don't think I'm even going to have to clean the carbs.
Here is a short video after it warmed up. Last futzed with by Alex; May 27th, 2022 at 06:51 AM. Reason: fixed link |
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May 27th, 2022, 02:22 PM | #10 |
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Name: C
Location: Hawaii
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Nice find
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May 30th, 2022, 08:21 AM | #11 |
Its not a 250,its a Ninja
Name: Shaun
Location: Little Rock, AR
Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): '11 CBR250R, '22 CFMOTO 300NK Posts: 278
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Thanks for the vid! That is one CLEAN looking bike, really like the silver frame. You definitely can color me a tad jealous.
Any rides of length to report on it yet? |
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May 31st, 2022, 01:23 PM | #12 | |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Tom
Location: Northern Virginia
Join Date: Jul 2015 Motorcycle(s): 2001 Ninja 250, 2019 Harley Ultra Classic, 2001 Suzuki SV650 Posts: A lot.
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Tires were original 2001 and very dry rotted. I have a new set of Dunlops on order, should be here by Thursday. Wheels are off the bike and ready to go to the shop the moment the tires show up. The front brakes were gone when I got it, master cylinder was doing nothing, Got new braided steel brake lines and master cylinder sitting here and haven't had a chance to install them yet. Was real busy over memorial day weekend. I did take a few minutes out of today to run down to DMV and get the title changed, registration and plates. Hopefully get the brakes done one of these evenings so it's ready to ride as soon as the tires show up. |
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June 9th, 2022, 05:41 AM | #13 |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Tom
Location: Northern Virginia
Join Date: Jul 2015 Motorcycle(s): 2001 Ninja 250, 2019 Harley Ultra Classic, 2001 Suzuki SV650 Posts: A lot.
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Still no rides and making very slow progress.
Mostly because a week ago I came down with Covid and spent 5 days laying on the couch hacking and coughing. Feeling better but still have very little energy. Tires are mounted on the rims, but not back on the bike yet. Hopefully I will have it all together this weekend. |
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June 9th, 2022, 08:29 AM | #14 |
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Name: Gordon
Location: new york
Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): '95 DUCATI 900SS/SP '07 DUCATI SS800 '19 HONDA CBR650R Posts: A lot.
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wow....get well soon
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June 9th, 2022, 07:25 PM | #15 |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Tom
Location: Northern Virginia
Join Date: Jul 2015 Motorcycle(s): 2001 Ninja 250, 2019 Harley Ultra Classic, 2001 Suzuki SV650 Posts: A lot.
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June 10th, 2022, 04:39 AM | #16 |
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.
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June 13th, 2022, 06:01 PM | #17 |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Tom
Location: Northern Virginia
Join Date: Jul 2015 Motorcycle(s): 2001 Ninja 250, 2019 Harley Ultra Classic, 2001 Suzuki SV650 Posts: A lot.
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Got the front brake master cylinder rebuilt over the weekend, ran the new braided stainless brake lines and bled the brakes, then I changed the oil and filter.
Used it for my commute to work today and took the long scenic way home. This thing is a ton of fun to ride. My only complaint is my knees are pulled up pretty tight in the riding position. Looks like there are some options to drop the pegs an inch and move them back an inch. |
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June 13th, 2022, 08:42 PM | #18 |
ninjette.org guru
Name: Drew
Location: SoCal
Join Date: Jul 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2007 SV650S 2005 EX250F Posts: 487
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I have a set of Buel pegs that came on my SV when I got it. Yours if you want to cover shipping.
I will say they are notably lower, but they scrape. To be honest, I preferred the stock position.
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June 15th, 2022, 07:29 PM | #19 |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Tom
Location: Northern Virginia
Join Date: Jul 2015 Motorcycle(s): 2001 Ninja 250, 2019 Harley Ultra Classic, 2001 Suzuki SV650 Posts: A lot.
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