My 2006 Ninja 250.

Dserge · July 13th, 2014, 04:56 PM

Hey new around here.
Love riding my bike it is a 2006 Ninja 250.
Purchased with 2k miles, has 3200 now. Freshly cleaned carbs, new battery and tires. Mint condition runs great.

I stripped the flames, added some new decals and a tank pad.
Also did a fender eliminator for like 3 bucks =D.

Here she is.

Motofool · July 13th, 2014, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Dserge

Hey new around here.
.......... Here she is.

Welcome to Ninjette.org, Chris !!!

She is a beauty.

DailyFloridaRider · July 13th, 2014, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Dserge

Hey new around here.
Love riding my bike it is a 2006 Ninja 250.
Purchased with 2k miles, has 3200 now. Freshly cleaned carbs, new battery and tires. Mint condition runs great.

I stripped the flames, added some new decals and a tank pad.
Also did a fender eliminator for like 3 bucks =D.

Here she is.

Looks good. I have the same bike. I've had bigger bikes and this one is by far the best cornering, most fun bike I've owned and I've been a daily rider for over 20 years. Enjoy it! Congrats!

Dserge · July 13th, 2014, 05:21 PM

Thanks guys! I love this bike its a blast.

Going to be doing all the maintenance myself.

I really dont like the stocker tires though I just dont trust them like I feel I should. What are the largest tires I can fit on here without modifying the bike at all?!

Motofool · July 13th, 2014, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Dserge

............I really dont like the stocker tires though I just dont trust them like I feel I should. What are the largest tires I can fit on here without modifying the bike at all?!

http://faq.ninja250.org/wiki/Tires

DailyFloridaRider · July 13th, 2014, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Dserge

Thanks guys! I love this bike its a blast.

Going to be doing all the maintenance myself.

I really dont like the stocker tires though I just dont trust them like I feel I should. What are the largest tires I can fit on here without modifying the bike at all?!

My experience has taught me that larger tire size doesn't necessarily mean better. The stock size tires on the 250 are more than reliable in cornering and theres enough contact patch for the light n tight little bike to hug the road nicely. The stock brand however is a different story. Just my opinion. ..if you're not racing this bike, stay with the stock size but go with a higher quality tire. The bike is a top performer in its stock design. I know the big tires look cool on the "other guys" bikes but the 250 doesn't need them to pass those dudes on the corners. Counter steering, lean angle, slow in and fast out, loose hands....etc etc. That stuff makes the difference. Just my opinion. I'm not a pro.

DailyFloridaRider · July 13th, 2014, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Dserge

Thanks guys! I love this bike its a blast.

Going to be doing all the maintenance myself.

I really dont like the stocker tires though I just dont trust them like I feel I should. What are the largest tires I can fit on here without modifying the bike at all?!

And btw, my Dad had a Kymco 150 scooter that I played around with a coupke years ago. I cornered that thing like a rock star and it had little pizza cutters. Cornering is an art to be practiced for a lifetime.

salcuta88 · July 13th, 2014, 06:21 PM

You should've left the flames on. It would've been a faster bike.

dcj13 · July 13th, 2014, 07:26 PM

Good lookin' bike! Welcome to the forum.

You can't go wrong with stock size Pirelli Sport Demons or Bridgestone BT45's.

Dserge · July 14th, 2014, 03:39 PM

Okay maybe it is the stock rubber then, I am not doing it to look cool or anything I just dont feel the bike is stable on these terrible texas roads... A lot of ruts and stuff in the roads these skinny tires easily fall into.

DailyFloridaRider · July 14th, 2014, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Dserge

Okay maybe it is the stock rubber then, I am not doing it to look cool or anything I just dont feel the bike is stable on these terrible texas roads... A lot of ruts and stuff in the roads these skinny tires easily fall into.

Understandable. With new tires you'll trust em more, even in the grooves. I know Texas has a lot of concrete roads too but you'll get used to the wiggle feeling. I ride my buddies harley sometimes and I can feel the grooves in certain highway conditions and his tires are HUGE. I'm in Florida and we have a lot of bridges with those corrogated metal grates. Talk about feeling unstable! Especially when they're wet but I'm used to it and I know the bike isnt going anywhere. I DO NOT corner hard on any questionable surface though. Its a no brainer ...but stickier tires will be better for ya. I'm with the Pirelli guy. Good tires. They will bite into all the imperfections in the road and actually grip the scary grooves. Remember, motorcycles grip in corners by nature. Its the science at work. Centrepital and centrifugal force in regards to motorcycles are terms you can look up. There's a lot of good reading on the web explaining this beautiful phenomenon. It is helpful for people having problems trusting skinnier tires. Like I said before. My dads little 150 scooter was rock solid on all surfaces with basically bicycle size tires. Its all science. He was blown away when I demonstrated its capabilities for him.

EternalNewb · July 15th, 2014, 11:45 AM

Beautiful bike. Welcome aboard.

nickjpass · July 16th, 2014, 01:56 PM

welcome!

NevadaWolf · July 16th, 2014, 02:28 PM

She's a beauty! Nice looking ride you have there.

Finesse · July 16th, 2014, 06:50 PM

Nice bike, now go put some Pirelli Sport Demons on her. DO IT! NOW! those stock tires are SHITE.

csmith12 · July 17th, 2014, 05:34 AM

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Nice bike, now go put some Pirelli Sport Demons on her. DO IT! NOW! those stock tires are at least 12yrs old and SHITE.

fixed!

ninjakuma · July 17th, 2014, 09:29 AM

Ooo preeeetty

Finesse · July 21st, 2014, 11:41 AM

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fixed!

thanks!!

N-m · August 3rd, 2014, 07:21 AM

We know there are at least two out there! Nice bike and welcome.

July 16th, 2014, 01:56 PM	#13
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July 16th, 2014, 02:28 PM	#14
NevadaWolf Certified looney toon Name: Teri Location: 39°52'40.7"N 118°23'53.8"W (Northern NV) Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250, 102k+ miles -- 2014 CB500X, 42k+ miles Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 16 MOTM Jul '13, Jul '14	She's a beauty! Nice looking ride you have there. __________________________________________________ <-- Linky Hey Unregistered! The code [you] shows the username currently logged in. IBA # 56020 AMA # 521481 Fun Rides! ][ My Videos ][ My Gear Hold yourself to the same rules you expect others to follow.

July 17th, 2014, 09:29 AM	#17
ninjakuma Stunts Extraodinar Name: Ninjakuma Location: Los Angeles Join Date: Jun 2014 Motorcycle(s): 1999 Ninja 250 Posts: 74	Ooo preeeetty __________________________________________________ Will backflip for tips

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July 13th, 2014, 05:21 PM	#4
Dserge ninjette.org newbie Name: Chris Location: 108 Montclair Dr. Join Date: Jul 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Ninja 250 Posts: 3	Thanks guys! I love this bike its a blast. Going to be doing all the maintenance myself. I really dont like the stocker tires though I just dont trust them like I feel I should. What are the largest tires I can fit on here without modifying the bike at all?!

July 13th, 2014, 06:21 PM	#8
salcuta88 ninjette.org guru Name: Vlad Location: Weaverville, NC Join Date: Jul 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Ninja 250R (Sold), 2015 Rocky Mountain Soul (Runs on fat) Posts: 404	You should've left the flames on. It would've been a faster bike.

July 13th, 2014, 07:26 PM	#9
dcj13 Participant Name: Dave Location: South of Seattle Join Date: Oct 2012 Motorcycle(s): '94 K75 std Posts: Too much. MOTM - Aug '15	Good lookin' bike! Welcome to the forum. You can't go wrong with stock size Pirelli Sport Demons or Bridgestone BT45's.

July 14th, 2014, 03:39 PM	#10
Dserge ninjette.org newbie Name: Chris Location: 108 Montclair Dr. Join Date: Jul 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Ninja 250 Posts: 3	Okay maybe it is the stock rubber then, I am not doing it to look cool or anything I just dont feel the bike is stable on these terrible texas roads... A lot of ruts and stuff in the roads these skinny tires easily fall into.

July 15th, 2014, 11:45 AM	#12
EternalNewb ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: S Location: CA/MA, usually Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250R, 2007 Ninja 650R, 2001 F650 Dakar Posts: A lot.	Beautiful bike. Welcome aboard.

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Finesse ran when parked Name: Katie Location: DC/MD Join Date: Aug 2013 Motorcycle(s): Freeride 250R, KLX250SF, mopeds Posts: A lot. MOTM - Sep '17, Dec '14	Nice bike, now go put some Pirelli Sport Demons on her. DO IT! NOW! those stock tires are SHITE.

August 3rd, 2014, 07:21 AM	#19
N-m Captain 2 Sexy Name: Newton Location: South TN Join Date: Apr 2014 Motorcycle(s): Kwaka EX250 Posts: 241	We know there are at least two out there! Nice bike and welcome.