May 8th, 2009, 04:40 PM | #1 |
ninjette.org member
Name: Leo
Location: Phoenix, Az
Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250R Posts: 66
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Higher mileage 08-09's
Just curious how many of you have over 10k+ miles on your bikes. Any mechanical issues? What type of maintenance besides fluid changes have you done? I have 14,921 miles with zero problems (bought brand new with 1 mile). I've replaced 2 rear tires and 1 front(not needed), changed front brakepads twice and rear once(not needed). I also just replaced the chain and sprockets and rear taillight bulb. I have a fork seal that needs to be replaced as well as the shifter linkage boot. I will be checking everything else when I do my own 15k mile service.
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49T sprkt/ EK gold chain/ Galfer pads and SS lines/120 frt 150 rr Pilot Powers/ GSX-R can/Desnorkled/ Raised needles/ Slider spools/ Cowl/ LED rear signals/ Fender eliminator/ Tinted lights / Emu seat |
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May 9th, 2009, 02:37 PM | #2 |
ninjette.org member
Name: Bill
Location: Tampa Fl
Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 250 Ninja Posts: 180
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Dirty boy,
Did you have valves checked/adjusted?? If so how much were they out of tollerance. Thanks, Bill |
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May 10th, 2009, 04:06 PM | #3 |
ninjette.org member
Name: Leo
Location: Phoenix, Az
Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250R Posts: 66
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I am very ashamed to say that I never checked or adjusted them Hopefully no damage has been caused but I will soon find out. I was going to to it myself but I found a shop that will do it for $150 so im going to go with that since just the shim kit is $90. saving $60 is not worth my time.
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49T sprkt/ EK gold chain/ Galfer pads and SS lines/120 frt 150 rr Pilot Powers/ GSX-R can/Desnorkled/ Raised needles/ Slider spools/ Cowl/ LED rear signals/ Fender eliminator/ Tinted lights / Emu seat |
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May 10th, 2009, 04:10 PM | #4 |
ninjette.org member
Name: Leo
Location: Phoenix, Az
Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250R Posts: 66
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I aslo just realized that I have had 1 issue with the gas gauge but that mysteriously fixed itself after about a week. The gremlin that caused it must have fell off the bike.
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49T sprkt/ EK gold chain/ Galfer pads and SS lines/120 frt 150 rr Pilot Powers/ GSX-R can/Desnorkled/ Raised needles/ Slider spools/ Cowl/ LED rear signals/ Fender eliminator/ Tinted lights / Emu seat |
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May 12th, 2009, 10:10 AM | #5 |
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Name: Tor
Location: TX
Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 09 250r (*sold*), 2010 Daytona 675 Posts: 301
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I have 14.3k on my 09. No issues except for the gas gauge but that was within the first 200 miles. All I've had to change was both tires. Brake pads are next but I was told to wait until 15k. Had them checked out at 11.3k and they said they were fine.
DB, what's the deal with replacing "I also just replaced the chain and sprockets and rear taillight bulb. I have a fork seal that needs to be replaced as well as the shifter linkage boot." I've never had any issues whatsoever with mine.. You're making me nervous here, lol. |
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May 12th, 2009, 05:41 PM | #6 | |
ninjette.org member
Name: Leo
Location: Phoenix, Az
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Quote:
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May 13th, 2009, 02:24 PM | #7 |
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Name: Bruce
Location: Victoria, BC
Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): '14 Yamaha V-Star 650 Custom (silver) Posts: A lot.
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One thing: over on http://forums.ninja250.org/ someone posted a step-by-step log of the process involved with adjusting the newer Ninja's shim & bucket valves. Wow. It is a LOT more complex than the old Ninja. Now, mind you it doesn't need to be done nearly as often, but it's a job that is way beyond most do-it-yourselfers.
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May 13th, 2009, 02:31 PM | #8 |
Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.
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