carb removal

mikedabike64 · November 18th, 2013, 10:39 PM

at the risk of burning my bridges, does the stock air box need to come out to remove the carbs, am i missing something?
seems like the box must be moved back a little at the very least,
i see the 2 rubber boots connecting the carb to box I was thinking they should be loosened at the carb end.
thanks

tubarney · November 18th, 2013, 11:38 PM

airbox out to remove carbs.

mikedabike64 · November 18th, 2013, 11:52 PM

Ok thanks

csmith12 · November 19th, 2013, 04:43 AM

The airbox doesn't really have to come out. You can slide it back, it only slides back a little bit but it's enough to wrestle it out and back in.

mikedabike64 · November 19th, 2013, 07:49 AM

Thanks I will try to move it back first, Got up this am & questioned whether or not a top and flat spot
is worth the effort of taking the entire inbox out.

csmith12 · November 19th, 2013, 07:57 AM

I aint gunna lie brah. It only moves back about an inch and a half and takes some wrestling but it's just enough. Many newgen 250 riders do it like that. Now if your working on an 07 or older, then ya... do yourself a favor and remove it.

When putting the airbox boots back on the carbs, double, triple and then check again for a good seal around each end on both boots. Good luck mang, it's one of the more aggravating maintenance jobs for this bike.

rc racer · November 19th, 2013, 08:07 AM

It helps a ton to remove the battery and battery box. Doing this lets the air box move back just a little more.

mikedabike64 · November 19th, 2013, 08:21 AM

I appreciate the help for sure, I plan on running track days with it next year.
so I have plenty of time I work on it a little bit and then when I get frustrated I put it down for a while, but I wanted to make sure to get some tips, as I move along in the process before each stage

csmith12 · November 19th, 2013, 08:34 AM

It's easier than it sounds, you will do fine I am sure. Good luck at the track!

November 18th, 2013, 10:39 PM	#1
mikedabike64 ninjette.org guru Name: mike Location: jackson, nj Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 ninja 250 Posts: 271	carb removal at the risk of burning my bridges, does the stock air box need to come out to remove the carbs, am i missing something? seems like the box must be moved back a little at the very least, i see the 2 rubber boots connecting the carb to box I was thinking they should be loosened at the carb end. thanks Last futzed with by mikedabike64; November 18th, 2013 at 10:55 PM. Reason: more detail

November 19th, 2013, 04:43 AM	#4
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	The airbox doesn't really have to come out. You can slide it back, it only slides back a little bit but it's enough to wrestle it out and back in. __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

November 19th, 2013, 07:49 AM	#5
mikedabike64 ninjette.org guru Name: mike Location: jackson, nj Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 ninja 250 Posts: 271	ok Thanks I will try to move it back first, Got up this am & questioned whether or not a top and flat spot is worth the effort of taking the entire inbox out.

November 19th, 2013, 07:57 AM	#6
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	I aint gunna lie brah. It only moves back about an inch and a half and takes some wrestling but it's just enough. Many newgen 250 riders do it like that. Now if your working on an 07 or older, then ya... do yourself a favor and remove it. When putting the airbox boots back on the carbs, double, triple and then check again for a good seal around each end on both boots. Good luck mang, it's one of the more aggravating maintenance jobs for this bike. __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

November 19th, 2013, 08:21 AM	#8
mikedabike64 ninjette.org guru Name: mike Location: jackson, nj Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 ninja 250 Posts: 271	ok thanks guys I appreciate the help for sure, I plan on running track days with it next year. so I have plenty of time I work on it a little bit and then when I get frustrated I put it down for a while, but I wanted to make sure to get some tips, as I move along in the process before each stage

November 18th, 2013, 11:38 PM	#2
tubarney ninjette.org sage Name: Brad Location: Sydney Join Date: Mar 2012 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250r 2010 SE Posts: 573	airbox out to remove carbs.

November 18th, 2013, 11:52 PM	#3
mikedabike64 ninjette.org guru Name: mike Location: jackson, nj Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 ninja 250 Posts: 271	Ok thanks

November 19th, 2013, 08:07 AM	#7
rc racer ninjette.org member Name: robert Location: Dallas Join Date: Oct 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2015 R3, 1969 CB160, 2002 TTR125, 2007 KX250F Posts: 96	It helps a ton to remove the battery and battery box. Doing this lets the air box move back just a little more.

November 19th, 2013, 08:34 AM	#9
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	It's easier than it sounds, you will do fine I am sure. Good luck at the track! __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

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