Higher mileage 08-09's

DirtyBoy · May 8th, 2009, 04:40 PM

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.

Bill N · May 9th, 2009, 02:37 PM

Dirty boy,
Did you have valves checked/adjusted?? If so how much were they out of tollerance.
Thanks, Bill

DirtyBoy · May 10th, 2009, 04:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bill N

Dirty boy,
Did you have valves checked/adjusted?? If so how much were they out of tollerance.
Thanks, Bill

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.

DirtyBoy · May 10th, 2009, 04:10 PM

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.

GreezMunky · May 12th, 2009, 10:10 AM

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.

DirtyBoy · May 12th, 2009, 05:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GreezMunky

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.

All that stuff is pretty routine maintenance stuff. My old chain needed to be adjusted at least once a week when I hit about 13k so I decided to replace it. Sprockets looked ok but I wanted to go up a few teeth in the back. The front sprocket was only $11, so I figured I might as well get a new one since everything was being replaced. I didn't notice the fork seal leaking until after the new sprocket went on, so i'm assuming I blew it doing a wheelie. The rubber boot is from my shoe rubbing on it, so depending on where your foot rubs that may not be an issue for you. 14k+ miles on an 09 is pretty impressive.

capt_bugaloo · May 13th, 2009, 02:24 PM

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.

kkim · May 13th, 2009, 02:31 PM

similar to this???

http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=9787

http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=9924

May 8th, 2009, 04:40 PM	#1
DirtyBoy ninjette.org member Name: Leo Location: Phoenix, Az Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250R Posts: 66	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. __________________________________________________ 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

May 10th, 2009, 04:10 PM	#4
DirtyBoy ninjette.org member Name: Leo Location: Phoenix, Az Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250R Posts: 66	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. __________________________________________________ 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

May 13th, 2009, 02:24 PM	#7
capt_bugaloo motorcycle rider Name: Bruce Location: Victoria, BC Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): '14 Yamaha V-Star 650 Custom (silver) Posts: A lot.	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. __________________________________________________ '14 Yamaha V-Star 650 Custom (silver)

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May 9th, 2009, 02:37 PM	#2
Bill N ninjette.org member Name: Bill Location: Tampa Fl Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 250 Ninja Posts: 180	Dirty boy, Did you have valves checked/adjusted?? If so how much were they out of tollerance. Thanks, Bill

May 12th, 2009, 10:10 AM	#5
GreezMunky ninjette.org guru Name: Tor Location: TX Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 09 250r (sold), 2010 Daytona 675 Posts: 301	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.

May 13th, 2009, 02:31 PM	#8
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	similar to this??? http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=9787 http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=9924