Shin's 250r Build Thread

Shintoxica · August 22nd, 2013, 03:12 AM

Hello Ninjette,

I am a newbie around here. New to riding as well as owning and maintaining a bike. A little background story on how I came on to the bike and what I have been doing or will progress to do.

I picked a 2004 ninja 250r for 420$. It was quite a steal and from a friend that was just fed up with having it in his driveway. The kicker was that it was pretty disassembled and required some tender love and care. I picked her up and took her home to start what I considered to be a daunting project.

The bike was pretty much frame, not only did I not know how to put something I did not take apart together but I had to also get it to work. After hours over many days of research and videos I finally cleaned out the carburetors, cut the old battery box, made a new one since the battery I had available was not the correct size, install a K&N air filter, change the oil and filter, & clean most of the old gunk and build up from the bike.

After slapping everything back together I finally got it to start. now the rest of the project is going to be cosmetic appeal as well as tuning the bike to run like factory. Any help you guys would like to throw my way I will take the time to read over and consider.

Below I have provided an imgur link with current photos.

http://imgur.com/a/G31rh#0

csmith12 · August 22nd, 2013, 05:08 AM

Going cafe? Seems like it from the pics.

FvnnyL3tt3r1ng · August 22nd, 2013, 10:38 AM

Pretty cool! Keep it up and ask questions as needed.

7oxSin · August 22nd, 2013, 11:10 AM

wouldnt a metal battery box drain the battery or have a good chance to ground it out?

also if you would like you could easily move those pics over here to this thread. just get the image url and paste em into the pic button field up there ^

August 22nd, 2013, 03:12 AM	#1
Shintoxica ninjette.org newbie Name: Tin Location: Austin Join Date: Jun 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2004 Ninja 250 Posts: 2	Shin's 250r Build Thread Hello Ninjette, I am a newbie around here. New to riding as well as owning and maintaining a bike. A little background story on how I came on to the bike and what I have been doing or will progress to do. I picked a 2004 ninja 250r for 420$. It was quite a steal and from a friend that was just fed up with having it in his driveway. The kicker was that it was pretty disassembled and required some tender love and care. I picked her up and took her home to start what I considered to be a daunting project. The bike was pretty much frame, not only did I not know how to put something I did not take apart together but I had to also get it to work. After hours over many days of research and videos I finally cleaned out the carburetors, cut the old battery box, made a new one since the battery I had available was not the correct size, install a K&N air filter, change the oil and filter, & clean most of the old gunk and build up from the bike. After slapping everything back together I finally got it to start. now the rest of the project is going to be cosmetic appeal as well as tuning the bike to run like factory. Any help you guys would like to throw my way I will take the time to read over and consider. Below I have provided an imgur link with current photos. http://imgur.com/a/G31rh#0

August 22nd, 2013, 05:08 AM	#2
csmith12 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. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	Going cafe? Seems like it from the pics. __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

August 22nd, 2013, 10:38 AM	#3
FvnnyL3tt3r1ng ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Justin Location: Florida Join Date: Aug 2012 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250 2001 Posts: A lot.	Pretty cool! Keep it up and ask questions as needed. __________________________________________________ Mods: Offset clutch pressure plate

August 22nd, 2013, 11:10 AM	#4
7oxSin MSF Coach! Name: Lupe Location: Antioch, Tennessee Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2003 ninja 250 Posts: 886	wouldnt a metal battery box drain the battery or have a good chance to ground it out? also if you would like you could easily move those pics over here to this thread. just get the image url and paste em into the pic button field up there ^ __________________________________________________ Hey Unregistered wanna ride the dragon? Ninjette group ride! May 16th-20th Join the Ride!!http://www.ninjette.org/forums/group.php?groupid=35

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