February 18th, 2024, 12:56 PM | #1 |
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Name: Pratham
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Intro and potential track bike build?
Hello everyone,
My name is Prat and I have had the pleasure of owning my 2007 Ninja 250 for over 3 years. I joined the forum a while ago, but never really logged on until now. I want to be more involved in the community of these special little bikes. It was my first bike, but I bought a Honda Blackbird last summer. That is an amazing bike,but I am still enjoying the 250. I have done 2 track days on it, the most recent one being in October 2023 at PittRace. I want to do more with it and make it a dedicated race-bike. My track day friends told me it is not worth it, and I should focus more on getting a 400 or an SV650 if I really want to get fast. I really love the memories I’ve made with my 250, riding it and wrenching on it for the past 3 years. I am conflicted on it. Although I want to keep it, the support for parts is very limited these days and am not sure how worth it a build would be when there are technically better options out there. Are there any people in the forum who race these “pregen” old style bikes? Is the 17 inch wheel conversion and or valve emulators worth it for this bike? Thank you all in advance… |
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February 18th, 2024, 01:17 PM | #2 |
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Pregen_Prat! Glad you found us...
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February 18th, 2024, 01:19 PM | #3 |
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Hi Pratham, and welcome! I don't race my pregen, but there are/were a few guys here who do. I see you're browsing the racing section of this board now.
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February 19th, 2024, 05:15 AM | #4 |
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What a beautiful bike. I am all for bikes should be ridden as intended but I’d hate to see these what I assume to be irreplaceable plastics be damaged.
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February 19th, 2024, 05:01 PM | #5 |
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February 20th, 2024, 06:50 AM | #6 |
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Name: Neil
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Yes, the 17 inch conversion is well worth it for tire selection alone. As for emulators, less important than correct weight springs.
A 400 would be a better choice if you are interested in racing and/or if you are primarily going to track on larger tracks. A sv650 is maybe the best of both worlds for a track day bike but it is no longer the competetive bike to go racing in LWT classes. All that being said, I have several race bikes and still keep my 250 on the track. Why? Because I love that little bike. And if you love yours - keep it and ride it on the track no matter what anyone says.
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February 21st, 2024, 10:42 AM | #7 |
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Name: Pratham
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February 21st, 2024, 10:44 AM | #8 |
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Name: Pratham
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Thank you for the welcome! Yes I am browsing the racing section of this forum! It’s a special bike to me, I want to hopefully try and make it something unique on a budget!
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February 21st, 2024, 10:46 AM | #9 |
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Name: Pratham
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That is very true, the plastic fairings are no where to be found new online for a reasonable price. I think airtech make race fairings for it, but they are unpainted and not cut. Still would cost almost as much as I paid for the bike to replace the fairings.
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February 21st, 2024, 10:46 AM | #10 |
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Name: Pratham
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February 21st, 2024, 10:49 AM | #11 | |
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February 21st, 2024, 11:12 AM | #12 | |
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February 21st, 2024, 12:28 PM | #13 |
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Name: Neil
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^^ I believe the front and and the rear swing arm bolt up, so that would probably be the simplest but not the cheapest.
Cheapest would probably be modifying the spacers and caliper mounts but if you don't have the tools or comfort level, it may not be possible. I also believe the EX500 stuff can bolt up and is 17 inch so that may be an option.
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February 21st, 2024, 04:47 PM | #14 | |
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Name: Pratham
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What way would I have to modify the spacers and brackets to fit the wheels for the more cost effective way? Do you mind sending a thread that would have more information too? I will definitely look into the ex500 wheels too. |
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August 16th, 2024, 07:03 PM | #15 |
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