Just bought a new 250 race bike...

SPG · October 18th, 2011, 07:34 AM

...to keep my Ninjette company.

A Moriwaki MD250 (125 GP bike). Now I can ride in two 250 classes!

-Sean

blong · October 18th, 2011, 07:40 AM

:-D

Wow

sharky nrk · October 18th, 2011, 07:47 AM

freakin awesome

wayanlam · October 18th, 2011, 08:06 AM

gawd, what a beauty... if only it didn't cost as much as a house xD

have a blast on that bike

csmith12 · October 18th, 2011, 08:44 AM

very nice!

Zombiphone · October 18th, 2011, 09:09 AM

Damn- extremely jealous.

How much did that thing run you, if you don't mind me asking?

SPG · October 18th, 2011, 09:16 AM

About 6K.

41 horses, 180 pounds; priceless...

-Sean

Alex · October 18th, 2011, 11:11 AM

Nice!

WOTurtle · October 18th, 2011, 05:54 PM

Is it like real fast?
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choneofakind · October 18th, 2011, 06:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SPG

41 horses, 180 pounds

cord4530 · October 20th, 2011, 10:24 AM

Wow Sean! Congratulations on the new bike. I remember reading a review of these about a year ago or so and thinking it would be pretty awesome. This gets to run in the 125GP class right?

I finally picked up an 08 250R, so I hope to be able to join you guys in the Ninja Cup next season. That looked like a blast! I still have a lot of reading to do before I decide on which parts to use on the bike. Should be a fun winter converting it for race use.
-Dan

pjed · October 20th, 2011, 04:20 PM

Beautiful bike...bet it's a blast to ride.

backinthesaddleagain · October 21st, 2011, 09:17 AM

sweet

Rexbo · October 21st, 2011, 09:26 AM

Man those little kids in the USGPRU run these and they're running close to the same time as liter bikes and 600s. Its so terrible to watch some little 12 year old blow by you mid corner and off into the distance in a cloud of blue smoke...

Lil_Green_Demon · October 21st, 2011, 09:29 AM

Sick!

burningscooter · October 21st, 2011, 04:29 PM

damn, a moriwaki? thats legit. congrats on purchase and GL with the racing

NorCal_250R · October 23rd, 2011, 05:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cord4530

Wow Sean! Congratulations on the new bike. I remember reading a review of these about a year ago or so and thinking it would be pretty awesome. This gets to run in the 125GP class right?

I finally picked up an 08 250R, so I hope to be able to join you guys in the Ninja Cup next season. That looked like a blast! I still have a lot of reading to do before I decide on which parts to use on the bike. Should be a fun winter converting it for race use.
-Dan

There are the must haves and the nice to haves.
Must haves:
Tires
Front fork springs and 15w oil
Jet kit
Front brake line
Clipons
Exhaust (Leo Vince)
Bodywork

Nice to haves
Rear sets
Rear shock
Air filter
Upgraded brake pads on front

S.P.Rocket · October 26th, 2011, 08:00 AM

Beautiful bike! So want to try riding a two stroke on the track! Have fun converting the race bike!

wayanlam · October 26th, 2011, 06:58 PM

thats no 2 stroke... its a 2fiddy 4 stroke, but its in the 125-2stroke class i believe?

Jiggyfly · October 26th, 2011, 08:21 PM

a properly tuned/set up 125gp bike makes 43-46 hp, and weighs a little less...... Their just harder to ride, and easier to maintain/rebuild. GP's went the way of the 4 stroke, so everyone else felt they needed to as well. Regardless of my mini rant, very, VERY cool ride.... Enjoy! I know i would......8)

cord4530 · April 3rd, 2012, 06:24 PM

Sorry to bring back the thread from long ago. But I'm curious....

What did you think of the Moriwaki after Round 1? Crazy fun?
-Dan

SPG · April 5th, 2012, 10:26 AM

Yes, the Mori is crazy fun. I had a great, sunny day at the Ridge with it, and a week later a rainy, cold race at Pacific with it.

Unfortunately, I had to miss the last 2 races because my motor ate it's exhaust valves. Glad I put the slipper clutch in, because the motor went from 13k to zero real fast!

The engine is apart now, parts on order (everything but the cases and tranny), and I should have it back for the next round.

Picture from The Ridge, courtesy of JuniorMonkey Photography. Little bike, big rider.

-Sean

cord4530 · April 5th, 2012, 10:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SPG

Yes, the Mori is crazy fun. I had a great, sunny day at the Ridge with it, and a week later a rainy, cold race at Pacific with it.

Unfortunately, I had to miss the last 2 races because my motor ate it's exhaust valves. Glad I put the slipper clutch in, because the motor went from 13k to zero real fast!

The engine is apart now, parts on order (everything but the cases and tranny), and I should have it back for the next round.

Picture from The Ridge, courtesy of JuniorMonkey Photography. Little bike, big rider.

-Sean

Oh no! That's a major bummer about dropping a valve. All I have to do is repaint my bike before the next round, and I'm struggling to find the time for that. I was doing volunteer stuff on Saturday, so I didn't have a chance to stop by the pits at all. I'll swing by next time. Hopefully the weather is a little more cooperative this time around!
-Dan

SPG · April 5th, 2012, 03:47 PM

Yes, fingers crossed on the weather. I need to do some bodywork after dropping my Ninjette in practice on Saturday, but the duct tape may have to last until after next round. The Mori repairs will be taking priority since the Ninjette is still fully functional.

Hope to see you next round.

-Sean

October 18th, 2011, 08:06 AM	#4
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October 18th, 2011, 11:11 AM	#8
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October 21st, 2011, 09:29 AM	#15
Lil_Green_Demon Winging It In Life Name: Umar Location: SoCal Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250R; 2011 250R (sold) Posts: A lot.	Sick! __________________________________________________ 2011 Kawasaki Ninja 250R (Bought - Apr 22, 2011; Sold - Feb 17, 2015) 2010 Kawasaki Ninja 250R (Bought - May 01, 2017; Current)

October 26th, 2011, 06:58 PM	#19
wayanlam ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Wayan Location: Bali - Indonesia Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2014 Z250 Posts: A lot.	thats no 2 stroke... its a 2fiddy 4 stroke, but its in the 125-2stroke class i believe? __________________________________________________ Kawasaki Z250, Bored up to 300cc with 12.8 CR, 41hp at wheel 27nm torque, Two bros full exhaust with DB killer Dynojet Power Commander V, KnN Open filter, intake and exhaust ported, Puig Windshield

October 18th, 2011, 07:40 AM	#2
blong ninjette.org member Name: brian Location: San Diego Join Date: Jul 2009 Motorcycle(s): 09 ninja250, 03 sv650 Posts: 47	:-D Wow

October 18th, 2011, 07:47 AM	#3
sharky nrk Fighting Texas Aggie '05 Name: Neil Location: Hutto, TX Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '07 ZX6R, '08 Versys, '09 250R Track, '93 F2/F3 Track Posts: A lot.	freakin awesome

October 18th, 2011, 09:09 AM	#6
Zombiphone CVMA/AFM #72 Name: Tiffani Location: Los Angeles, Ca Join Date: Oct 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250r (Racebike), 2015 FZ-07(Tourer), 2001 KX65(LOL bike) Posts: A lot.	Damn- extremely jealous. How much did that thing run you, if you don't mind me asking?

October 18th, 2011, 09:16 AM	#7
SPG ninjette.org member Name: Sean Location: Seattle Join Date: Aug 2010 Motorcycle(s): 250 Ninjette Posts: 94	About 6K. 41 horses, 180 pounds; priceless... -Sean

October 18th, 2011, 05:54 PM	#9
WOTurtle ninjette.org member Name: Ian Location: Columbia, SC Join Date: Aug 2010 Motorcycle(s): 09' 250 ARRRRRR Posts: 130	Is it like real fast? Posted via Mobile Device

October 20th, 2011, 10:24 AM	#11
cord4530 ninjette.org newbie Name: Dan Location: Moscow, ID Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): 09 F650GS, 09 690SMC, 08 Ninja 250R, 07 950SM-R, 07 DR650, 05 YZF-R6, 2x 07 BV250, 2x 79 Hobbit Posts: 4	Wow Sean! Congratulations on the new bike. I remember reading a review of these about a year ago or so and thinking it would be pretty awesome. This gets to run in the 125GP class right? I finally picked up an 08 250R, so I hope to be able to join you guys in the Ninja Cup next season. That looked like a blast! I still have a lot of reading to do before I decide on which parts to use on the bike. Should be a fun winter converting it for race use. -Dan

October 20th, 2011, 04:20 PM	#12
pjed ninjette.org guru Name: Paul Location: Midwest Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): 1999 Kawasaki ZRX1100, 2006 Yamaha R1, 2006 Kawasaki ZZR600, 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R, 2017 Kawasaki Z900 Posts: 320	Beautiful bike...bet it's a blast to ride.

October 21st, 2011, 09:17 AM	#13
backinthesaddleagain ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Greg Location: Rhode Island Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2013 ZX6R 636 Posts: A lot.	sweet

October 21st, 2011, 09:26 AM	#14
Rexbo CVMA / AFM / M1GP #250 Name: Steve Location: Los Angeles Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250r, 2011 Zero S, 2009 KLR 650 Posts: A lot.	Man those little kids in the USGPRU run these and they're running close to the same time as liter bikes and 600s. Its so terrible to watch some little 12 year old blow by you mid corner and off into the distance in a cloud of blue smoke...

October 21st, 2011, 04:29 PM	#16
burningscooter clutch Name: nameless Location: Maryland Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): L1 GSXR600 Posts: 543	damn, a moriwaki? thats legit. congrats on purchase and GL with the racing

October 26th, 2011, 08:00 AM	#18
S.P.Rocket Racer Girl Name: Sarah Location: California Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): ninja 250 racebike, yz250f supermoto, crf150r supermoto, ktm 200 xcw, daytona 675 Posts: 38	Beautiful bike! So want to try riding a two stroke on the track! Have fun converting the race bike!

October 26th, 2011, 08:21 PM	#20
Jiggyfly ninjette.org member Name: Shon Location: Columbia, sc Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Kawasaki ninja 250 Posts: 132	a properly tuned/set up 125gp bike makes 43-46 hp, and weighs a little less...... Their just harder to ride, and easier to maintain/rebuild. GP's went the way of the 4 stroke, so everyone else felt they needed to as well. Regardless of my mini rant, very, VERY cool ride.... Enjoy! I know i would......8)

April 3rd, 2012, 06:24 PM	#21
cord4530 ninjette.org newbie Name: Dan Location: Moscow, ID Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): 09 F650GS, 09 690SMC, 08 Ninja 250R, 07 950SM-R, 07 DR650, 05 YZF-R6, 2x 07 BV250, 2x 79 Hobbit Posts: 4	Sorry to bring back the thread from long ago. But I'm curious.... What did you think of the Moriwaki after Round 1? Crazy fun? -Dan

April 5th, 2012, 03:47 PM	#24
SPG ninjette.org member Name: Sean Location: Seattle Join Date: Aug 2010 Motorcycle(s): 250 Ninjette Posts: 94	Yes, fingers crossed on the weather. I need to do some bodywork after dropping my Ninjette in practice on Saturday, but the duct tape may have to last until after next round. The Mori repairs will be taking priority since the Ninjette is still fully functional. Hope to see you next round. -Sean

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