June 29th, 2018, 03:19 PM | #1 |
ninjette.org newbie
Name: Daniel
Location: South Lake Tahoe
Join Date: Jun 2018 Motorcycle(s): 2007 ninja 250, 2002 yz250f Posts: 1
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Hi From South Lake
I just signed up because I took a chance on buying a 2007 250 off of Craigslist. I had one before (1986 - wish I still had it).
So the Story on this bike was that it was a bit small for the guy, and he had some mechanic trouble. He drove it to the mechanic, but then his garage broke the kill switch. So he never started it again. Otherwise "It ran just fine just a couple of months ago." Welllll. I shorted out the kill switch, and the bike turned over but wouldn't run. I suspected some carburetor trouble, but once I pulled it and looked inside, I found it perfect. In the process of putting it back together, I noticed that the gas in the tank appeared to have something on top of it, and, to be honest, it smelled less like gas than normal. So I pumped it out. *Heavy sigh* Mostly water. Perfect separation. So I got some gas, through some starter fluid in the intake, and turned it over. Runs like a dream. Excited, I grabbed my helmet and rolled the bike out to the driveway. Starts so nice. Shifts right into first. I let the clutch out, and Nothing. So I'm here like everyone else new trying to find out what my next move is. I think the "mechanic" just didn't do anything right and let the tank get a bunch of rain in it to boot. Links to "why won't my bike go when I let the clutch out" threads are super appreciated. However, I think the cover just wasn't seated correctly, since there's no real tension on the lever. Plus there's a top hat bolt missing. You get what you pay for I guess. |
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June 29th, 2018, 04:00 PM | #2 |
dirty boy
Name: Joe
Location: Johnstown, PA
Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): I don't even know anymore?? Posts: A lot.
MOTM - Apr '14
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Daniel_Kelly! Glad you found us...
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June 29th, 2018, 07:15 PM | #3 |
ninjette.org dude
Name: 1 guess :-)
Location: SF Bay Area
Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much.
Blog Entries: 7
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Hi Daniel! I'd post up in the pre-gen tech section, will likely get a few more suggestions for next steps...
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June 29th, 2018, 07:17 PM | #4 |
"a legend in my own mind"
Name: maverick9611
Location: Augusta,Georgia
Join Date: May 2017 Motorcycle(s): 2015 moto guzzi norge(brownie),2020 aprilia dorsoduro, Posts: A lot.
MOTM - Feb '18
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welcome
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June 29th, 2018, 08:55 PM | #5 |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
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.
MOTY - 2018, MOTM - Nov '17
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Hi and Welcome!!!
Check kickstand switch. |
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June 29th, 2018, 09:16 PM | #6 |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Kerry
Location: Ventura, CA
Join Date: Jan 2016 Motorcycle(s): Ninja650 Posts: A lot.
MOTM - Apr '18, Apr '17, Apr '16
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Welcome!
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July 1st, 2018, 05:12 AM | #7 |
sammich maker
Name: snot
Location: West Ohio - in the kitchen
Join Date: Feb 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 white 300, 09 KLX 250 SF, 09 thunder blue 250(traded) Posts: A lot.
MOTM - Apr '15
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Welcome
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July 2nd, 2018, 09:36 AM | #8 |
ninjette.org member
Name: Tim
Location: Inland, NE
Join Date: Apr 2018 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250 Posts: 48
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Welcome!
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July 3rd, 2018, 12:36 PM | #9 |
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
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Welcome!
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July 7th, 2018, 06:23 AM | #10 |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Rick
Location: Alexandria, Louisiana
Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much.
MOTY - 2017, MOTM - Jan '19, Oct '16, May '14
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Hello and welcome!
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