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October 30th, 2010, 04:52 PM
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ninjette.org member
Name: Chris
Location: Kansas City
Join Date: Oct 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2005 Blue/Orange Ninja 250 Posts: 27
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"New" 2005
Hi All,
First time here. I just picked up a really clean 2005 with 3300 miles. I was out learning it today and noticed that it feels a little loosy goosy in corners, like it wants to slide out from under me when it is leaned over at a certain point. I thought maybe I was hitting the wear spot on the tire or something. I really did feel like it was sliding once though. Any thoughts? Am I crazy and just not used to it yet, or is it possible the original tires are not grabbing? |
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October 30th, 2010, 04:53 PM
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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.
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The stock tires on the pre-gen's weren't great when new. If they have been sitting for 5 years, that doesn't make them any better.
 A new set of tires would go a long way to help things feel a bit better when leaned over...
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October 30th, 2010, 05:09 PM
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I agree with Alex. Also, check your air pressures.
If you need tire suggestions, we're full of it. 
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October 30th, 2010, 07:34 PM
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ninjette.org guru
Name: Kevin
Location: Athens
Join Date: Aug 2010 Motorcycle(s): 1981 Honda Cx500 Custom, 2002 Ninja 250 Posts: 289
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As tires get older they get harder, and grip less. I dont care what tread you have on there. Get some new shoes!!!
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October 30th, 2010, 08:46 PM
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ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Rick
Location: Alexandria, Louisiana
Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much.
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Congratulations on the new to you bike. I have an 05 that I bought brand new and have enjoyed every minute of it. I agree with the above statements. Get some new shoes. It will feel like a new bike.
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November 1st, 2010, 06:19 AM
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ninjette.org member
Name: Chris
Location: Kansas City
Join Date: Oct 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2005 Blue/Orange Ninja 250 Posts: 27
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Thanks
Thanks to all for the replies. I'll search the forum for tire info. I'm loving this bike so far. I've been riding for a couple of years on a little 250 dual sport with street tires on it. This is a HUGE difference!
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November 1st, 2010, 08:05 AM
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ninjette.org sage
Name: Nate
Location: west virginia
Join Date: Apr 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Honda CBR600RR Posts: 633
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your spring may need adjusted as well .. its hard to tell if someone else adjusted it to their weight and its not set correctly for you.
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November 1st, 2010, 08:10 AM
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ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Frugal
Location: Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW)
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The '05 bikes don't have adjustable suspensions. Otherwise, tires need replacing. I like the Kenda K671s, they're inexpensive and last really well. There's a nice section on tires over at http://forums.ninja250.org/ , look in the FAQ.
I got my '06 in '09 with only 2k miles on it, the tires were junk and had to be replaced ASAP. |
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November 10th, 2010, 09:10 AM
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ninjette.org member
Name: Mike
Location: Gladwin, MI
Join Date: Apr 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2002 XR200r Posts: 128
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New tires!
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