Any essential upgrades I need?

Annuvian · July 15th, 2011, 09:31 PM

I'm just wondering if there are any parts I should get for my stock 2007 250 that I really need. Things that would greatly enhance my riding experience. Not just things for fun or to make my bike look cool or go faster, but things that actually are "needed" upgrades or improvements over the stock parts that will increase ergonomics and ease of riding. Enhancements that you think are essential for all stock 250's of this year. I really need help knowing what is needed and what will be better spent later on when I have more money. Thanks

ducducgooseit · July 15th, 2011, 10:03 PM

MSF Advanced course.

kkim · July 15th, 2011, 10:23 PM

better tires if your bike still has the stock tires on them.

MSF and ATGATT

alex.s · July 15th, 2011, 11:02 PM

training, gear and gas. in that order.

sombo · July 15th, 2011, 11:37 PM

The only mod I might suggest that's a bit more then just tires, gear, and training, would be the suspension. If you can I suggest getting at least a new-gen rear shock and stronger progressive springs in the forks. This helps so much with the bike's handling and feel on the road. Other than that it's either a farkle or a go-fast mod really.

In the end it's up to you if you want to do anything to it.

Annuvian · July 17th, 2011, 10:06 AM

Any suggestions on specific tires?

Alex · July 17th, 2011, 10:11 AM

I like the Sport Demons. More info here:

http://www.ninjette.org/wiki/Tire_options_-_pregens

Annuvian · July 17th, 2011, 10:20 AM

Thank you all for the suggestions! I greatly appreciate the help

Snake · July 17th, 2011, 01:07 PM

Stickier tires and upgraded suspension.

greg737 · July 19th, 2011, 10:04 AM

If not getting run over by "seasoned citizens" and soccer-moms driving enormous SUVs counts as an enhancement to your riding experience, you should look into getting a headlight modulator.

I use the Kisan Pathblazer. It pulses the headlight when you select bright lights during daylight (it has a light sensor). It's a gentle pulse of the headlight, alternating between 20% and 80% brightness.

It's good for preventing people from standing over your dead, smushed body saying things like, "I never saw him" or "he came out of nowhere."

bdavison · July 19th, 2011, 10:27 AM

If its a new-gen bike....

Remove rear seat, unbolt the plastic keeper over the toolkit...toss in garbage, and enjoy increasing the storage space in the tail to double its capacity. Then use it to put one of these in it....so you always have a way to get it home, whatever "it" might be.

sombo · July 19th, 2011, 11:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bdavison

If its a new-gen bike....

Remove rear seat, unbolt the plastic keeper over the toolkit...toss in garbage, and enjoy increasing the storage space in the tail to double its capacity. Then use it to put one of these in it....so you always have a way to get it home, whatever "it" might be.

Pssssst, this is in the pre-gen section and he has a 2007. Just saying: attention to detail.

Nice accessory for the new-gens though, too bad this isn't the new-gen section.

Annuvian · July 19th, 2011, 02:31 PM

Greg, that headlight modulator sounds cool. I was thinking about getting some led lighting to make me more visible at night but I didn't know what would help during the day. I'll have to look into that!

choneofakind · July 23rd, 2011, 08:29 PM

I'd say the most important thing is more riding experience. If you're looking for things to do to the bike, tires, a washer on each carb needle, sticky tires, innexpensive suspension, the list goes on.

ride it. see what you like/dislike about it. change as wanted. I'd say that a new set of good tires will make the largest difference you can get from only doing one thing

July 15th, 2011, 09:31 PM	#1
Annuvian ninjette.org member Name: Robbie Location: Bloomington, IN Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: 10	Any essential upgrades I need? I'm just wondering if there are any parts I should get for my stock 2007 250 that I really need. Things that would greatly enhance my riding experience. Not just things for fun or to make my bike look cool or go faster, but things that actually are "needed" upgrades or improvements over the stock parts that will increase ergonomics and ease of riding. Enhancements that you think are essential for all stock 250's of this year. I really need help knowing what is needed and what will be better spent later on when I have more money. Thanks

July 15th, 2011, 11:02 PM	#4
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	training, gear and gas. in that order. __________________________________________________

July 17th, 2011, 10:11 AM	#7
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July 15th, 2011, 10:03 PM	#2
ducducgooseit Name: ... Location: ... Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): ... Posts: 999	MSF Advanced course.

July 15th, 2011, 10:23 PM	#3
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	better tires if your bike still has the stock tires on them. MSF and ATGATT

July 15th, 2011, 11:37 PM	#5
sombo Newb..... on a steeek! :D Name: Mike Location: Windermere, FL Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Harley Davidson XL883L Sportster Superlow Posts: A lot.	The only mod I might suggest that's a bit more then just tires, gear, and training, would be the suspension. If you can I suggest getting at least a new-gen rear shock and stronger progressive springs in the forks. This helps so much with the bike's handling and feel on the road. Other than that it's either a farkle or a go-fast mod really. In the end it's up to you if you want to do anything to it.

July 17th, 2011, 10:06 AM	#6
Annuvian ninjette.org member Name: Robbie Location: Bloomington, IN Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: 10	Any suggestions on specific tires?

July 17th, 2011, 10:20 AM	#8
Annuvian ninjette.org member Name: Robbie Location: Bloomington, IN Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: 10	Thank you all for the suggestions! I greatly appreciate the help

July 17th, 2011, 01:07 PM	#9
Snake 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	Stickier tires and upgraded suspension.

July 19th, 2011, 10:04 AM	#10
greg737 - Name: - Location: - Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): - Posts: A lot.	If not getting run over by "seasoned citizens" and soccer-moms driving enormous SUVs counts as an enhancement to your riding experience, you should look into getting a headlight modulator. I use the Kisan Pathblazer. It pulses the headlight when you select bright lights during daylight (it has a light sensor). It's a gentle pulse of the headlight, alternating between 20% and 80% brightness. It's good for preventing people from standing over your dead, smushed body saying things like, "I never saw him" or "he came out of nowhere."

July 19th, 2011, 10:27 AM	#11
bdavison Wartown, USA Name: Bryan Location: Warner Robins, GA Join Date: Nov 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R SE, 2007 Ninja 650R, and assorted other bikes Posts: A lot.	If its a new-gen bike.... Remove rear seat, unbolt the plastic keeper over the toolkit...toss in garbage, and enjoy increasing the storage space in the tail to double its capacity. Then use it to put one of these in it....so you always have a way to get it home, whatever "it" might be.

July 19th, 2011, 02:31 PM	#13
Annuvian ninjette.org member Name: Robbie Location: Bloomington, IN Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: 10	Greg, that headlight modulator sounds cool. I was thinking about getting some led lighting to make me more visible at night but I didn't know what would help during the day. I'll have to look into that!

July 23rd, 2011, 08:29 PM	#14
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	I'd say the most important thing is more riding experience. If you're looking for things to do to the bike, tires, a washer on each carb needle, sticky tires, innexpensive suspension, the list goes on. ride it. see what you like/dislike about it. change as wanted. I'd say that a new set of good tires will make the largest difference you can get from only doing one thing