June 22nd, 2020, 10:11 AM | #1 |
ninjette.org newbie
Name: Rick
Location: S. Suburb of Minneapolis
Join Date: Jun 2020 Motorcycle(s): 1982 Yamaha XJ650 self customized and 2006 Kawasaki Ninja 250cc Posts: 3
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New to sport bikes but not to motorcycles.
I just purchased a 2006 250cc Ninja, almost 9000 miles for $600.00. Bike turns over and will start and run when I put some sea foam into the carbs, BUT the fuel smells a bit off so I figured I would clean the carbs. I did notice that it was dumping fuel on the garage floor, making me think the floats are not closing/level.
I just finished resurrecting a 38 year old 82 Yamaha XJ650 customized into what I was looking for. |
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June 22nd, 2020, 10:41 AM | #2 |
in your machine
Name: Scott
Location: Summer Shade, Ky.
Join Date: Oct 2014 Motorcycle(s): 98 Ninja 250/F12 aka ZX-2R "SERENITY", 91 Ninja 500/A5 aka ZX-5R "Phoenix", 84 Honda GL1200A "SIREN" Posts: A lot.
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MNinja! Glad to have you aboard...
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June 22nd, 2020, 10:42 AM | #3 |
Certifiable nontundrum
Name: Harper
Location: NC Milkshake stand
Join Date: Mar 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2013 SE NINJA 300 Posts: Too much.
MOTM - Sep '13, Sep '16
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Congrats on the resurrection and new purchase... have fun
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June 22nd, 2020, 02:33 PM | #4 |
ninjette.org guru
Name: C
Location: Hawaii
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Welcome
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June 22nd, 2020, 05:07 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.
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Greetings & Salutations!!
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June 23rd, 2020, 10:07 AM | #6 |
ninjette.org newbie
Name: Rick
Location: S. Suburb of Minneapolis
Join Date: Jun 2020 Motorcycle(s): 1982 Yamaha XJ650 self customized and 2006 Kawasaki Ninja 250cc Posts: 3
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Anyone else have green carbs
I think I may have figured out the reason for the fuel on the floor and zero in the engine. I have never run into carbs this color, usually tan or brown. I've been slimed. Thanks for the welcome!
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June 23rd, 2020, 11:12 AM | #7 |
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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Yup, welcome to corn-lobby and ethanol-enhanced petrol! When I got my bike, it had carbs like this!
Tried to clean for a bit, bought ultrasonic cleaner, scrub-brushes and all sorts of solvents. Improved, but still not running 100%. Sent them to ducatiman, got back in week and bike ran like brand-new!!! Last futzed with by DannoXYZ; June 23rd, 2020 at 01:32 PM. |
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June 23rd, 2020, 12:36 PM | #8 |
ninjette.org newbie
Name: Rick
Location: S. Suburb of Minneapolis
Join Date: Jun 2020 Motorcycle(s): 1982 Yamaha XJ650 self customized and 2006 Kawasaki Ninja 250cc Posts: 3
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Didn't know these ran on spinach!
Holy moly Danno! Looks like a toddlers nose in the middle of cold season.
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June 23rd, 2020, 01:42 PM | #9 |
Livin' the Minimoto Life
Name: Mark
Location: Riding around in TX
Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2022 Honda Navi, 2018 Z-125 Pro Posts: A lot.
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NICE! That is an amazing deal. Even if it requires a bit of elbow grease to get going right, it is worth it!
Welcome!
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June 26th, 2020, 07:41 PM | #10 |
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.
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Welcome
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June 28th, 2020, 11:20 AM | #11 |
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.
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Welcome!
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November 9th, 2020, 06:36 PM | #12 |
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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I’m a little late but ....hello and welcome !
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