Hello, from Asheville.

jhey42.1 · June 23rd, 2015, 04:32 PM

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?f...type=1&theater
Hello Everyone!

I have just purchased a 2007 Ninja with only 1,400 miles on it for the unbelievable price of 500 dollars! This is my second one. The first was a 2000 model and I loved it. Bought that one new.

Anyway I am well aware that there is no such thing as a "free" bike. That being said I have strong suspicions that this is a theft recovery. It is on it's second engine, there are two keys, ignition key is different. Has an oil leak, needs a turn signal replaced, the brake pedal appears to be pointing at the sky, the brake light is always on. right rear body panel is held on with zip ties, seat latch return springs are gone, and tail light cover is also missing.

THAT is what I noticed so far.

Still it has good bones and runs, so this will be a fun project bike.

"A" · June 23rd, 2015, 04:48 PM

Nice score! Can't see your pics though.

snapshot · June 23rd, 2015, 04:52 PM

Welcome, John! Sounds like you've acquired an excellent set of opportunities for personal growth.

Throw a rock in the French Broad for me. I should be back there by the end of summer.

Ride on,

J~

csmith12 · June 23rd, 2015, 04:54 PM

Welcome John!

5 bills!!!! Lucky dawg you....

Ghostt · June 23rd, 2015, 05:11 PM

Welcome, and I'm one for projects, my Ninjette was poorly maintained to say the least, but after some long hours, it's now better than, so good luck, and there's always hope,

Quote:

Back in May 2014, I picked up a 98 with 27k miles on it for a great price. The P.O. did nothing except put gas in it, and changed the oil, I think, he did this for about 20k of the total miles.

Needless to say it needed a lot of TLC. I am no stranger to rebuilding bikes, I did my 91 EX500 which was a basket case for sure to say the least, here is the link to see that build:

https://picasaweb.google.com/1006527...JCB6ffS-973wgE

With that said I went through the bike, repairing, replacing, & modifying as I went, with the exception of the engine/transmission that seems solid no noises or smoke.

Here is a link to the evolution as told by pictures.
https://picasaweb.google.com/1006527...IDXyZXyoe2m0QE

Work performed :

Cut and set sag front fork springs(springs from a Ninja 500 1st generation, rate is .85kg/mm )

Replace fork oil 15wt synthetic

Install new fork seals and dust caps

Replace rear shock(zx600c)

Replace shock oil 15wt synthetic

Change gears +1/-2 (15/43)

Rebuild/tune carbs, adjust idle mixture

K&N air filter

New brake pads F&R EBC extreme HH

New Wave front rotor

Used OEM rear rotor

Modified OEM seat(gel/foam insert, Custom Seat Creation cover solo line cf silver/cf metal, heated kit

Extra heavy bar stainless steel ends(3"/23oz)

Heated grips w/ foam covers

Touring windscreen(7 JuRock 18" 73%tint w/flip)

Shorter bar risers(ZX600c lower bars about 1 1/2")

Removed paint from rims, bare aluminum

Bridgestone BT-45s w/ Dynabeads

Stainless steel allen head fasteners

Stainless steel braided brake lines

Shorty adjustable levers

HD clutch springs

Charge/voltage LED indicator

LED clock

HID headlight(55w 6k)

Replaced all other bulbs with CREE LEDs

DIY integrated tail light kit w/clear lens

DIY rear fender elimination

DIY licence plate mount(LEDs to illuminate the plate/red LEDs tied into brake light)

Brake light modulator

Maintenance free gel battery

Compact air horn

2007 Complete OEM fairing set silver

Genuine imitation carbon fiber wrap misc parts

Reflective custom graphics ZX-2R silver

Reflective custom graphic NINJA red(taillight lens)

Reflective rim tape silver

Electronic turn indicator relay

Replace front side reflectors with flush mount turn indicators LEDs

Installed rearview camera system

Installed oil cooler

Strip paint off grab handle, bare aluminum alloy.*

Custom reflective graphic "SERENITY" for windscreen silver

Aluminum chain guard from Suzuki Bandit 1200

Swing arm plugs from 08 Ninja 250

Mad Hornets Turn Signal Indicators w/duel color Cree LEDs(amber/white)

FH010 R/R modification

Digital gear indicator

Carbon Fiber wrap miscellaneous parts

Installed Universal Rear View Side Mirror Rain Board Sun Visor Shade Shield, genuine imitation carbon fiber wrap with non- visible clear coat applied.

All this and full maintenance and rebuild everything else except the motor. I'm sure I'm forget some stuff, but you get the idea.

SERENITY now has 33k + miles, so I've put 6k on it with no problems whatsoever, all is well.

verboten1 · June 23rd, 2015, 06:34 PM

Welcome! You haave some great roads down there!

snot · June 23rd, 2015, 06:39 PM

welcome

The Red Scourge · June 23rd, 2015, 07:09 PM

Welcome! I'm in Asheville too! We should ride sometime when it's roadworthy.

jhey42.1 · June 23rd, 2015, 08:13 PM

It is road worthy now. Here is a link to a pic. https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?f...type=1&theater

KJohnson21 · June 23rd, 2015, 09:57 PM

cadd · June 23rd, 2015, 10:25 PM

Welcome! It's a steal at $500!!! Good luck with it. Hopefully there won't be too many gremlins.

TnNinjaGirl · June 23rd, 2015, 10:28 PM

Welcome! It's good to have another person nearish

DEFY · June 24th, 2015, 05:04 AM

Welcome!!!

Snake · June 26th, 2015, 07:21 PM

Hello and welcome.

June 23rd, 2015, 04:32 PM	#1
jhey42.1 ninjette.org newbie Name: John Location: Asheville NC Join Date: Jun 2015 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250R Posts: 4	Hello, from Asheville. https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?f...type=1&theater Hello Everyone! I have just purchased a 2007 Ninja with only 1,400 miles on it for the unbelievable price of 500 dollars! This is my second one. The first was a 2000 model and I loved it. Bought that one new. Anyway I am well aware that there is no such thing as a "free" bike. That being said I have strong suspicions that this is a theft recovery. It is on it's second engine, there are two keys, ignition key is different. Has an oil leak, needs a turn signal replaced, the brake pedal appears to be pointing at the sky, the brake light is always on. right rear body panel is held on with zip ties, seat latch return springs are gone, and tail light cover is also missing. THAT is what I noticed so far. Still it has good bones and runs, so this will be a fun project bike. Last futzed with by jhey42.1; June 23rd, 2015 at 08:11 PM. Reason: add image

June 23rd, 2015, 04:52 PM	#3
snapshot Fogwalker Name: Jeff Location: Western NC Join Date: Mar 2015 Motorcycle(s): '09 Ninja 250 "Matilda" Posts: 124	Welcome, John! Sounds like you've acquired an excellent set of opportunities for personal growth. Throw a rock in the French Broad for me. I should be back there by the end of summer. Ride on, J~ __________________________________________________ Take care of new riders, for we were them, and they will be us. Y. Hong 2004

June 23rd, 2015, 04:54 PM	#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	Welcome John! 5 bills!!!! Lucky dawg you.... __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

June 23rd, 2015, 06:34 PM	#6
verboten1 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jason Location: Monroe, MI Join Date: May 2013 Motorcycle(s): '75 CB550:.'82 XV920:.'00 KLR650:.'00 EX250:.'08 Ninja 250 Posts: A lot. MOTM - June '15	Welcome! You haave some great roads down there! __________________________________________________ '82 XV920: Soon to be tracker--'00 KLR685:adv --'04 DRZ400E--'12 Super Tenere --'13 Versys Ride more, worry less.

June 23rd, 2015, 06:39 PM	#7
snot sammich maker 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. MOTM - Apr '15	welcome __________________________________________________ https://www.brocksperformance.com/VZ...0035+C450.aspx

June 23rd, 2015, 04:48 PM	#2
"A" vampire Name: A Location: IT Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2 many 2 list Posts: A lot.	Nice score! Can't see your pics though.

June 23rd, 2015, 07:09 PM	#8
The Red Scourge ninjette.org member Name: James Location: Asheville, NC Join Date: Oct 2013 Motorcycle(s): '76 Yamaha RD400, '71 Kawasaki G3SS, '88 Honda CBR400RR, '90 Yamaha FZR400/600 hybrid Posts: 138	Welcome! I'm in Asheville too! We should ride sometime when it's roadworthy. __________________________________________________ "When in doubt, gas it!"

June 23rd, 2015, 08:13 PM	#9
jhey42.1 ninjette.org newbie Name: John Location: Asheville NC Join Date: Jun 2015 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250R Posts: 4	It runs now It is road worthy now. Here is a link to a pic. https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?f...type=1&theater

June 23rd, 2015, 09:57 PM	#10
KJohnson21 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Ken Location: Indio, CA Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 Kawasaki EX250 "Yoshi", '99 Kawasaki Concours "Grace", '06 Concours "Belle", '06 Yamaha YZF600R "Slick" Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 3	__________________________________________________ < ATGATT > Sweat you can wipe off, Road rash you can't. HEY!! Unregistered!! Does your bike have a name?

June 23rd, 2015, 10:25 PM	#11
cadd cadd cadd cadd Name: Cadd Location: 41°21'13.1"N, 74°41'37.4"W Join Date: Jan 2014 Motorcycle(s): 300 Posts: A lot. MOTM - May '15	Welcome! It's a steal at $500!!! Good luck with it. Hopefully there won't be too many gremlins. __________________________________________________ Riding it like I financed it.

June 23rd, 2015, 10:28 PM	#12
TnNinjaGirl Ms. Personality Name: CB Location: Murvill, TN Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): Depends on the week you ask Posts: A lot.	Welcome! It's good to have another person nearish

June 24th, 2015, 05:04 AM	#13
DEFY ᗧ•••ᗣ•ᗣᗣ•••ᗣ Name: Nick Location: NY Join Date: Nov 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R and 2014 Triumph 675R Posts: A lot.	Welcome!!! __________________________________________________ Spoiler for topic: It might just be the [you] tag

June 26th, 2015, 07:21 PM	#14
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	Hello and welcome.

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
WNC/Asheville area riders	The Red Scourge	Group Rides and Local Events	13	May 1st, 2016 06:44 AM
Blue Ridge Parkway - Asheville, NC	salcuta88	Pictures	7	July 16th, 2014 07:33 AM
Bike Night at MR Motorcycle -Asheville, NC	DaBlue1	Ride Reports	4	August 5th, 2012 07:28 PM
2008 250 Ninja for sale - Asheville, NC	bikeguy57	Motorcycle-related	8	May 18th, 2011 12:00 AM
Newbie, Asheville NC area	gamma500	New Members	17	August 25th, 2009 07:22 AM