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dlebe250 · December 21st, 2010, 01:18 PM

Hey all,
Just bought a '94 EX250, and absolutely love it. I'm here to learn about how to take care of it and work on fixing parts. Right now I need to replace the brakes (looking for the right pads), change the brake fluid (any suggestions on brand/type?), and clean and lube the chain (possibly readjust it too). It has 15K miles on it and no noticeable scratches.

Dan

Alex · December 21st, 2010, 01:20 PM

dlebe250! Glad you found us...

kkim · December 21st, 2010, 01:22 PM

Aloha and welcome, Dan.

Make sure all the maintenance has been done on a 15K schedule.

I like Valvoline brake fluid for street use.

dlebe250 · December 21st, 2010, 09:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kkim

Aloha and welcome, Dan.

Make sure all the maintenance has been done on a 15K schedule.

I like Valvoline brake fluid for street use.

Out of curiosity, any idea how much the 15k maintenance will cost?
Thanks!

Dan

kkim · December 21st, 2010, 09:17 PM

Dan,

I have no idea on cost, but here's a schedule for pregens...
http://faq.ninja250.org/wiki/Service_Schedule

biggest/costliest item would be valve inspection/adjustment. if you're handy, most of the other items on the schedule seem easy enough to do for a DIY type person.

if your bike is still on the original tires, I would highly recommend you change them to a stickier compound than what came stock on those bikes.

vnranger · December 24th, 2010, 01:23 AM

Rosie · January 1st, 2011, 07:15 PM

KJohnson21 · January 4th, 2011, 01:10 PM

wvninja · January 4th, 2011, 01:11 PM

welcome to the site

scotty · January 4th, 2011, 01:14 PM

Welcome!

Snake · January 5th, 2011, 11:00 AM

Hello and welcome.

December 21st, 2010, 01:18 PM	#1
dlebe250 ninjette.org member Name: Dan Location: Davis Join Date: Dec 2010 Motorcycle(s): 1994 250 Posts: 26	Lets do this! Hey all, Just bought a '94 EX250, and absolutely love it. I'm here to learn about how to take care of it and work on fixing parts. Right now I need to replace the brakes (looking for the right pads), change the brake fluid (any suggestions on brand/type?), and clean and lube the chain (possibly readjust it too). It has 15K miles on it and no noticeable scratches. Dan

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December 21st, 2010, 01:22 PM	#3
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	Aloha and welcome, Dan. Make sure all the maintenance has been done on a 15K schedule. I like Valvoline brake fluid for street use.

December 21st, 2010, 09:17 PM	#5
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	Dan, I have no idea on cost, but here's a schedule for pregens... http://faq.ninja250.org/wiki/Service_Schedule biggest/costliest item would be valve inspection/adjustment. if you're handy, most of the other items on the schedule seem easy enough to do for a DIY type person. if your bike is still on the original tires, I would highly recommend you change them to a stickier compound than what came stock on those bikes.

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