New 250r owner

Hoonigan · April 15th, 2018, 07:53 PM

Hey,
Just bought a 2007 Ninja 250r. It's in rough shape cosmetically, but runs well enough with 10k miles. Rode it home 30 miles, and the clutch is slipping, there's a very slow coolant leak near where the coolant hose enters the engine on the left side, it probably needs carbs cleaned, maybe a valve adjustment, and cam chain tensioner cleaned/replaced due to some extra noise going on for good measure.

After a little TLC, the plan is to get naked. Minimal/no fairings, wires and electrical parts relocated or tucked away, and maybe after some inexpensive suspension mods and better tires (the ones on it look new, no dry rot, but are date coded 2014 and probably a little hard) I plan to make it a corner carving machine.

Always wanted a light bike for the twisties. My last bike was a 1000cc and fun in a straight line, but this 250 is so much better in the turns. Looking forward to the journey ahead with this thing.

JohnnyBravo · April 15th, 2018, 08:13 PM

Hoonigan! Glad you found us...

Triple Jim · April 15th, 2018, 08:31 PM

Cameron, it's good to meet you, and welcome. You're right about the twisties. I'll be taking my 250, and my 1972 H2 and my 1978 Yamaha DT100 to the Dragon in two weeks for the annual 2-stroke meet. Stop by if you can. As I've said before, if you ask about Jim, someone will point you to me, and if you'd rather not meet me, ask for Jim and when someone points you to me, go the other way.

maverick9611 · April 15th, 2018, 09:22 PM

welcome

CaliGrrl · April 16th, 2018, 06:07 PM

Welcome!

cbinker · April 16th, 2018, 08:31 PM

hi

csmith12 · April 19th, 2018, 06:47 PM

Welcome!

snot · April 21st, 2018, 04:08 PM

Welcome

Snake · April 22nd, 2018, 07:50 AM

Hello and welcome!

DannoXYZ · April 22nd, 2018, 01:44 PM

Hi and welcome!!

Coolant leak may be upstream at hose clamp on hose. Check that first as it's easier than O-ring replacement.

Ram Jet · April 22nd, 2018, 03:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hoonigan

Hey,
Just bought a 2007 Ninja 250r. It's in rough shape cosmetically, but runs well enough with 10k miles. Rode it home 30 miles, and the clutch is slipping, there's a very slow coolant leak near where the coolant hose enters the engine on the left side, it probably needs carbs cleaned, maybe a valve adjustment, and cam chain tensioner cleaned/replaced due to some extra noise going on for good measure.

After a little TLC, the plan is to get naked. Minimal/no fairings, wires and electrical parts relocated or tucked away, and maybe after some inexpensive suspension mods and better tires (the ones on it look new, no dry rot, but are date coded 2014 and probably a little hard) I plan to make it a corner carving machine.

Always wanted a light bike for the twisties. My last bike was a 1000cc and fun in a straight line, but this 250 is so much better in the turns. Looking forward to the journey ahead with this thing.

Ah, a-little TLC and get naked. A man after my own heart. It's even better with a partner.

Bill

Hoonigan · April 23rd, 2018, 03:35 PM

Valves adjusted, broken levers replaced, oil changed, chain tightened, coolant leak addressed, and finally, showing some skin (bones?). Removed rear plastics, cut middle piece at an angle to match seat, relocated some electronics, detabbed frame (need to smooth out and finish), installed cheapo Amazon tail light, and waiting on clipons. Going to lower the forks just enough to clear them.

Next up will be fork springs, valve emulators, rear shock replacement of some sort, and new tires. Going well so far.

Also, I desperately need to clean up the front with a different headlight and gauges, but here it is as of today.

BoBO · April 23rd, 2018, 04:36 PM

Welcome

Ram Jet · April 23rd, 2018, 10:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hoonigan

Valves adjusted, broken levers replaced, oil changed, chain tightened, coolant leak addressed, and finally, showing some skin (bones?). Removed rear plastics, cut middle piece at an angle to match seat, relocated some electronics, detabbed frame (need to smooth out and finish), installed cheapo Amazon tail light, and waiting on clipons. Going to lower the forks just enough to clear them.

Next up will be fork springs, valve emulators, rear shock replacement of some sort, and new tires. Going well so far.

Also, I desperately need to clean up the front with a different headlight and gauges, but here it is as of today.

Nice but you're gonna miss that front fender in the rain.

Bill

April 15th, 2018, 07:53 PM	#1
Hoonigan ninjette.org newbie Name: Cameron Location: Nashville/Murfreesboro Join Date: Apr 2018 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250r Posts: 2	New 250r owner Hey, Just bought a 2007 Ninja 250r. It's in rough shape cosmetically, but runs well enough with 10k miles. Rode it home 30 miles, and the clutch is slipping, there's a very slow coolant leak near where the coolant hose enters the engine on the left side, it probably needs carbs cleaned, maybe a valve adjustment, and cam chain tensioner cleaned/replaced due to some extra noise going on for good measure. After a little TLC, the plan is to get naked. Minimal/no fairings, wires and electrical parts relocated or tucked away, and maybe after some inexpensive suspension mods and better tires (the ones on it look new, no dry rot, but are date coded 2014 and probably a little hard) I plan to make it a corner carving machine. Always wanted a light bike for the twisties. My last bike was a 1000cc and fun in a straight line, but this 250 is so much better in the turns. Looking forward to the journey ahead with this thing. __________________________________________________ 2007 Ninja 250r POS 1977 Suzuki GS750 project 2008 Yamaha FZ-1 (sold)

April 15th, 2018, 08:13 PM	#2
JohnnyBravo Certifiable nontundrum Name: Harper Location: NC Milkshake stand Join Date: Mar 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2013 SE NINJA 300 Posts: Too much. MOTM - Sep '13, Sep '16	Hoonigan! Glad you found us... __________________________________________________

April 15th, 2018, 09:22 PM	#4
maverick9611 "a legend in my own mind" Name: maverick9611 Location: Augusta,Georgia Join Date: May 2017 Motorcycle(s): 2008 exploited 250r(red), 2010 "godzilla" 250r SE(green), 2008 klr 650(bull), 2016 duke 390(orange) Posts: A lot. MOTM - Feb '18	welcome __________________________________________________ "trying not to get old"

April 16th, 2018, 08:31 PM	#6
cbinker Track Clown Name: Chris Location: Kingman, AZ Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): '08 250R, '15 TTR-125, SV650 Racer Posts: A lot. MOTM - Sep '15	hi __________________________________________________ TEAM ALFALFA Unregistered swallows.

April 19th, 2018, 06:47 PM	#7
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! __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

April 15th, 2018, 08:31 PM	#3
Triple Jim Guy Who Enjoys Riding Name: Jim Location: North Central North Carolina Join Date: Jul 2016 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250 Posts: A lot. MOTM - Oct '18, Aug '17, Aug '16	Cameron, it's good to meet you, and welcome. You're right about the twisties. I'll be taking my 250, and my 1972 H2 and my 1978 Yamaha DT100 to the Dragon in two weeks for the annual 2-stroke meet. Stop by if you can. As I've said before, if you ask about Jim, someone will point you to me, and if you'd rather not meet me, ask for Jim and when someone points you to me, go the other way.

April 16th, 2018, 06:07 PM	#5
CaliGrrl ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Kerry Location: Ventura, CA Join Date: Jan 2016 Motorcycle(s): Ninja250 Posts: A lot. MOTM - Apr '18, Apr '17, Apr '16	Welcome!

April 21st, 2018, 04:08 PM	#8
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

April 22nd, 2018, 07:50 AM	#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 - Oct '16, May '14	Hello and welcome!

April 22nd, 2018, 01:44 PM	#10
DannoXYZ ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: AKA JacRyann Location: SF East Bay Join Date: Dec 2011 Motorcycle(s): CB125T, Ninja250R racer, Ninja250R street bike, EX250F#1, EX250F#2, VF500F, CBR600RR Posts: A lot. MOTM - Nov '17	Hi and welcome!! Coolant leak may be upstream at hose clamp on hose. Check that first as it's easier than O-ring replacement.

April 23rd, 2018, 04:36 PM	#13
BoBO ninjette.org guru Name: Genesis Location: Rohnert Park CA Join Date: Jan 2014 Motorcycle(s): 08 ninja 250R Posts: 347	Welcome __________________________________________________ 08 Ninja 250 track-prepared 04 BMW Z4 2.5 M Package 01 R170 AMG Sport Package

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