April 5th, 2023, 08:04 AM | #1 |
ninjette.org member
Name: Bill
Location: Arlington, VA
Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2005 EX250, 2014 Royal Enfield Continental GT Posts: 90
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Returning Member
I was a member before, and now I'm back. I just bought a 2001 EX250. It's in wonderful condition. The previous owner took great care of it and did some smart upgrades. It has a larger front sprocket. It still pulls great off the start. The rear shock is from the EX500.
I found the M8 x 1.25 threads on the clutch perch. I pulled off the plastic cover. I added a 1" Ram ball. Onto that went the short extender to the Ram X mount for the iPhone. My N o c o charger says the AGM battery is in great shape. I hauled the Ninja home using my Ultimate Cycle lift on the back of my Ford Expedition. Yesterday, I got the state stuff all done. Then using the key blank info here, I got the copy keys cut. I keep the Kawasaki original tucked away so I don't lose it. Cheers, Bill G. |
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April 5th, 2023, 08:12 AM | #2 |
Guy Who Enjoys Riding
Name: Jim
Location: North Carolina
Join Date: Jul 2016 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250 Posts: A lot.
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Hi Bill, welcome back!
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April 5th, 2023, 08:26 AM | #3 |
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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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April 5th, 2023, 11:06 AM | #4 |
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Name: Drew
Location: SoCal
Join Date: Jul 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2007 SV650S 2005 EX250F Posts: 487
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Welcome back Bill, you really found a gem! That red pops.
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April 5th, 2023, 07:19 PM | #5 |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Kerry
Location: Ventura, CA
Join Date: Jan 2016 Motorcycle(s): Ninja650 Posts: A lot.
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Welcome back and congrats on such a great find!
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April 6th, 2023, 08:58 AM | #6 |
ninjette.org member
Name: Bill
Location: Arlington, VA
Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2005 EX250, 2014 Royal Enfield Continental GT Posts: 90
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I've had a blue one and a lime green as well. This is the first 2001 for me. I didn't know there were red ones. Yes, it does pop!
The owner/seller told me the original mufflers were the black chrome. He tossed them as they were roughed up. The chrome ones are more or less perfect. The graphics are factory applied decals. Nope, not paint. I just stuck in a LED brake/tail light. It's working alright. I'll get some more pics after some riding. I bought a subscription to cyclepedia service manual. I have a PDF of a manual, but the cyclepedia versions are excellent, better and bigger photos in color. It makes things easier. https://www.cyclepedia.com |
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April 6th, 2023, 10:19 AM | #7 |
ninjette.org newbie
Name: Nathan
Location: Worcester, MA
Join Date: Mar 2023 Motorcycle(s): '04 Ninja 250 Posts: 2
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I've got one with the same color plastics, but much, much, much more beat up. Enjoy your bike!
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April 6th, 2023, 11:24 AM | #8 |
ninjette.org guru
Name: Drew
Location: SoCal
Join Date: Jul 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2007 SV650S 2005 EX250F Posts: 487
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I had a red one years ago! Slightly different paint scheme, and way worse shape
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April 6th, 2023, 04:23 PM | #9 |
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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April 10th, 2023, 10:16 AM | #10 |
ninjette.org member
Name: Bill
Location: Arlington, VA
Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2005 EX250, 2014 Royal Enfield Continental GT Posts: 90
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More Red Pics
I appreciate hearing from all of you. Here's some pics of the red '01.
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