September 6th, 2018, 07:04 PM | #1 |
Burnout
Name: Steve
Location: Columbia MO USA
Join Date: Sep 2018 Motorcycle(s): 08 250R 89 FJ1200 82 GS450L CHF50x2 Z50 Posts: 5
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New 250R Owner: Columbia MO
Picked up a 2009 250R yesterday
Bought from the original owner. He had a car pull out in front of him. He laid it over on the right side. Thought about riding and decided to put his priorities at the time into his 11 year old daughter and other stuff. I can relate with that, having kids and now grandkids, best to ride the waves when they come and enjoy them. I'm sure he'll be back on 2 wheels with a motor again, no worries. The bike needs a good cleaning. I'll do all the maintenance checks, change the oil and filter, possibly the brake fluid and coolant as well, we'll see. On the way home the right fork seal started leaking. I ordered up a set of All Balls replacement seals, fork o-rings, some missing fairing screws, a new OEM turn signal. I'll pick up some 10w fork oil when the seals come in and I hope to of had time to remove the fairings to see what else I might need to order to make it road worthy at minimal cost. I estimated that to make it "perfect" or really close to it, I'd spend about $700.00 to replace the plastics and related pieces, as well as the muffler covers. All cosmetic issues, not really a concern at this point in time and I may sell this one sooner rather than later. Until then, it will be fun. Me, I've been riding legally on the streets since the 1970's. My first bike was a 1972 Kawasaki H1B 500cc triple two stroke. Great beginner bike, eh? Owned more than a few motorcycles over the years, worked at a few shops as service and parts manager. Sold a lot of vintage parts on eBay over the years, doing so now with a Honda inventory and filling in wherever needed at a local dealership. Other current rides include a 1989 FJ1200, a 1982 GS450L with "normal" handlebars, a couple Honda Metropolitan scooters my wife and I buzz around on and the old Z50 my kids learned to ride on. I'm no saint, I'll do my best to get along, and I hope to not only learn but to contribute as well.
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September 6th, 2018, 07:06 PM | #2 |
Burnout
Name: Steve
Location: Columbia MO USA
Join Date: Sep 2018 Motorcycle(s): 08 250R 89 FJ1200 82 GS450L CHF50x2 Z50 Posts: 5
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Blown fork seal was a bummer to discover.....
The City of Columbia added a bunch of speed bumps on select roads. I tend to ignore the 20mph signs and I guess this is how I pay the price.....
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September 6th, 2018, 09:06 PM | #3 |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Kerry
Location: Ventura, CA
Join Date: Jan 2016 Motorcycle(s): Ninja650 Posts: A lot.
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Nice find and welcome to the forum!
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September 6th, 2018, 09:25 PM | #4 | |
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Name: Jim
Location: North Carolina
Join Date: Jul 2016 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250 Posts: A lot.
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September 7th, 2018, 12:50 AM | #5 |
"a legend in my own mind"
Name: maverick9611
Location: Augusta,Georgia
Join Date: May 2017 Motorcycle(s): 2015 moto guzzi norge,2020 aprilia dorsoduro, 2014 yamaha fjr, 85 yamaha fj 1100 Posts: A lot.
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welcome. check out newgen's farkles and tech section. lots of cool write ups and ideas to try.
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September 7th, 2018, 04:34 PM | #6 |
Burnout
Name: Steve
Location: Columbia MO USA
Join Date: Sep 2018 Motorcycle(s): 08 250R 89 FJ1200 82 GS450L CHF50x2 Z50 Posts: 5
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Thanks for the welcome and comments
Ordered up a couple parts to get started. When they all arrive, I'll start phase one.
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September 8th, 2018, 07:29 AM | #7 |
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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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September 12th, 2018, 03:39 PM | #8 |
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Name: Rick
Location: Alexandria, Louisiana
Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much.
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Hello and welcome!
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September 13th, 2018, 07:49 AM | #9 |
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Name: T
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September 18th, 2018, 02:48 AM | #10 |
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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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October 3rd, 2018, 10:05 AM | #11 |
Burnout
Name: Steve
Location: Columbia MO USA
Join Date: Sep 2018 Motorcycle(s): 08 250R 89 FJ1200 82 GS450L CHF50x2 Z50 Posts: 5
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Thanks for the welcome everyone!
My wife rode the bike a few days ago, she loves it! 1st time for a clutch, she did really well. I took it to work this morning - hit a hair over 100 indicated on the speedo - Yes, I had to tuck in, but I am honestly impressed with that! Cruising at 75 was no problemo!
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October 3rd, 2018, 12:38 PM | #12 |
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Name: michael
Location: Central Georgia
Join Date: May 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2019 Ninja 400, Sold 2012 Ninja 650, Sold 2009 Ninja 250r, Sold 2007 DRZ400s Posts: 628
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haha, i can gain another 15 mph or so when i tuck in.
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