2009 ninja 250 new engine

ubxssangz · July 15th, 2013, 07:10 PM

Hi,

I am planning on buying a used engine on eBay to replace my current one that I think is fried.
Any suggestions on what to look for before I buy and after I receive the engine?

TonyKZ1 · July 16th, 2013, 06:14 AM

What happened, what makes you think it's bad?
Tony

DaBlue1 · July 16th, 2013, 06:19 AM

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Originally Posted by TonyKZ1

What happened, what makes you think it's bad?
Tony

This. http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showt...359#post713359

ubxssangz · July 17th, 2013, 06:05 AM

Does anyone know, Apporximately, how much does an engine weight?

cuong-nutz · July 17th, 2013, 06:25 AM

Look at the oil and clarity. I'd be cautious if the oil had a strong smell of gasoline it in. Also, see if they can do a compression test or offer some kind of warranty. Check to see if there are any signs of leaks.

The engine weights about 100 lbs.

DaBlue1 · July 17th, 2013, 06:51 AM

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Originally Posted by ubxssangz

....Any suggestions on what to look for before I buy and after I receive the engine?

Before you install the engine make sure you can manually turn the the engine over by using the crankshaft rotation bolt (turn counterclockwise) behind the stator cover plug. An engine that will not rotate is probably seized.

ubxssangz · July 17th, 2013, 07:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cuong-nutz

Look at the oil and clarity. I'd be cautious if the oil had a strong smell of gasoline it in. Also, see if they can do a compression test or offer some kind of warranty. Check to see if there are any signs of leaks.

The engine weights about 100 lbs.

Cuong, excuse my ignorance. What do you mean by oil and clarity? If i buy a used engine wouldnt it come drained?

ubxssangz · July 17th, 2013, 07:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaBlue1

Before you install the engine make sure you can manually turn the the engine over by using the crankshaft rotation bolt (turn counterclockwise) behind the stator cover plug. An engine that will not rotate is probably seized.

Da blue, also, excuse my ignorance. Do i hand turn it through the front small sprocket where the chain attaches to?

ubxssangz · July 17th, 2013, 07:19 AM

Man, are all of you guys mechanics?
This is f*cking frustrating.

Does anyone know of a good guideline of how to remove an engine? with pictures would be great.
I found this on youtube, will this work?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oucMJW3LSVU

and this on ninja250
http://faq.ninja250.org/wiki/What_is...val_process%3F

DaBlue1 · July 17th, 2013, 07:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ubxssangz

Da blue, also, excuse my ignorance. Do i hand turn it through the front small sprocket where the chain attaches to?

This.

cuong-nutz · July 17th, 2013, 07:21 AM

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Originally Posted by ubxssangz

Cuong, excuse my ignorance. What do you mean by oil and clarity? If i buy a used engine wouldnt it come drained?

You didn't specify where you plan on buying it from. Most "dealers" should have all fluids drained. Now, if you buy it from some Joe off the streets at his house, he may still have the oil in there. If that's the case, you could look at the oil and see the color and clarity. Might even have the spark plugs in there too and if so, take a look at them and see how the engine was running.

DaBlue1 · July 17th, 2013, 07:34 AM

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Originally Posted by ubxssangz

....Does anyone know of a good guideline of how to remove an engine? with pictures would be great.

The service manual also has some pics and good instructions.

ubxssangz · July 17th, 2013, 10:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaBlue1

The service manual also has some pics and good instructions.

It seems like i have to purchase it, correct?

tfkrocks · July 17th, 2013, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by ubxssangz

It seems like i have to purchase it, correct?

You could easily find a pdf using google

DaBlue1 · July 17th, 2013, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by ubxssangz

It seems like i have to purchase it, correct?

No, not really. Check the original link again. Should be fixed.

ubxssangz · July 17th, 2013, 02:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaBlue1

No, not really. Check the original link again. Should be fixed.

awesome dablue, thanks for your feedback and help. Really appreciate it.

ubxssangz · July 18th, 2013, 12:08 PM

Dablue,

Do you know what type of lubrication i can use for the clutch, Throtle & choke cables?
4W40?

DaBlue1 · July 18th, 2013, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by ubxssangz

....Do you know what type of lubrication i can use for the clutch, Throtle & choke cables?

I've been using Dupont Teflon Multi-use Lube. Very good versatile stuff.

http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=20019

http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showt...=dupont&page=2

Alex · July 18th, 2013, 06:13 PM

Sorry. No linking to pirated service manuals from this site. Google can help here, and feel free to email or PM people information you'd prefer to share privately.

DaBlue1 · July 18th, 2013, 06:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex

Sorry. No linking to pirated service manuals from this site. Google can help here, and feel free to email or PM people information you'd prefer to share privately.

What about www.docs.google.com?
Does this mean indirect links as well?

Alex · July 18th, 2013, 06:39 PM

Doesn't matter. I'm uncomfortable with any search engine pointing to this site with a working link to a pirated service manual. Share it privately or elsewhere; no public links are permitted.

DaBlue1 · July 18th, 2013, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Alex

Doesn't matter. I'm uncomfortable with any search engine pointing to this site with a working link to a pirated service manual. Share it privately or elsewhere; no public links are permitted.

What if the link is to another forum?

Alex · July 18th, 2013, 06:46 PM

Blue - I'm not sure how I can be any clearer. No links to pirated service manuals. No exceptions, no caveats. If other forums want to risk Kawi's lawyers when a disgruntled poster forwards a link, so be it. Not going to happen here.

DaBlue1 · July 18th, 2013, 06:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex

Blue - I'm not sure how I can be any clearer. No links to pirated service manuals. No exceptions, no caveats. If other forums want to risk Kawi's lawyers when a disgruntled poster forwards a link, so be it. Not going to happen here.

I got the part about pirated service manuals. I'm asking about another forum in general.

Alex · July 18th, 2013, 06:52 PM

No problem linking to other forums. I've blocked a very small number of forum links in order to affect google rankings, but it's a very small list.

But if someone were to post:

"Go to this forum and search on this to find a service manual", I'd still have to delete that thread here.

DaBlue1 · July 18th, 2013, 06:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex

No problem linking to other forums. I've blocked a very small number of forum links in order to affect google rankings, but it's a very small list.

But if someone were to post:

"Go to this forum and search on this to find a service manual", I'd still have to delete that thread here.

Gotcha.

ubxssangz · July 18th, 2013, 09:11 PM

My bad, not trying to get anyone in trouble.

Dablue, that seems like a chain lube, can I still use it for the mentioned cables?

DaBlue1 · July 19th, 2013, 05:11 AM

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Originally Posted by ubxssangz

...Dablue, that seems like a chain lube, can I still use it for the mentioned cables?

It's a multi purpose lube that happens to be good on chains as well. I use it on household and car stuff too (locks, latches, hinges, pulleys, pivot points etc.)

ubxssangz · July 19th, 2013, 06:48 PM

I am preping to replace the engine myself. Do I need to empty the gas tank and the carburetor bowls. I am thinking I will be working on it in about 2-4 weeks.

Any other suggestions,?

indr · July 21st, 2013, 07:20 AM

eBay for new engine. Empty carbs but not tank.

July 15th, 2013, 07:10 PM	#1
ubxssangz ninjette.org member Name: UBX Location: 07072 Join Date: Jun 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250r Posts: 45 Blog Entries: 2	2009 ninja 250 new engine Hi, I am planning on buying a used engine on eBay to replace my current one that I think is fried. Any suggestions on what to look for before I buy and after I receive the engine?

July 16th, 2013, 06:14 AM	#2
TonyKZ1 ninjette.org member Name: Anthony Location: Marble Hill, MO Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 1975 Kawasaki KZ400D (Sold), 1989 Kawasaki Ninja 250 (sold), 1997 Yamaha XJ600s Seca II Posts: 231	What happened, what makes you think it's bad? Tony __________________________________________________ 1997 Yamaha Seca II - mostly stock, Racetech upgraded forks, FZ6R rear shock, Oxford Heated Grips, Barkbusters Blizzard Handguards, a Scottoiler vSystem chain oiler. My Mileage Tracker Page.

July 17th, 2013, 06:25 AM	#5
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July 18th, 2013, 06:13 PM	#19
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	Sorry. No linking to pirated service manuals from this site. Google can help here, and feel free to email or PM people information you'd prefer to share privately. __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

July 18th, 2013, 06:39 PM	#21
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	Doesn't matter. I'm uncomfortable with any search engine pointing to this site with a working link to a pirated service manual. Share it privately or elsewhere; no public links are permitted. __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

July 17th, 2013, 06:05 AM	#4
ubxssangz ninjette.org member Name: UBX Location: 07072 Join Date: Jun 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250r Posts: 45 Blog Entries: 2	Does anyone know, Apporximately, how much does an engine weight?

July 17th, 2013, 07:19 AM	#9
ubxssangz ninjette.org member Name: UBX Location: 07072 Join Date: Jun 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250r Posts: 45 Blog Entries: 2	Man, are all of you guys mechanics? This is f*cking frustrating. Does anyone know of a good guideline of how to remove an engine? with pictures would be great. I found this on youtube, will this work? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oucMJW3LSVU and this on ninja250 http://faq.ninja250.org/wiki/What_is...val_process%3F

July 18th, 2013, 12:08 PM	#17
ubxssangz ninjette.org member Name: UBX Location: 07072 Join Date: Jun 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250r Posts: 45 Blog Entries: 2	Dablue, Do you know what type of lubrication i can use for the clutch, Throtle & choke cables? 4W40?

July 18th, 2013, 06:46 PM	#23
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	Blue - I'm not sure how I can be any clearer. No links to pirated service manuals. No exceptions, no caveats. If other forums want to risk Kawi's lawyers when a disgruntled poster forwards a link, so be it. Not going to happen here. __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

July 18th, 2013, 06:52 PM	#25
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	No problem linking to other forums. I've blocked a very small number of forum links in order to affect google rankings, but it's a very small list. But if someone were to post: "Go to this forum and search on this to find a service manual", I'd still have to delete that thread here. __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

July 18th, 2013, 09:11 PM	#27
ubxssangz ninjette.org member Name: UBX Location: 07072 Join Date: Jun 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250r Posts: 45 Blog Entries: 2	My bad, not trying to get anyone in trouble. Dablue, that seems like a chain lube, can I still use it for the mentioned cables?

July 19th, 2013, 06:48 PM	#29
ubxssangz ninjette.org member Name: UBX Location: 07072 Join Date: Jun 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250r Posts: 45 Blog Entries: 2	I am preping to replace the engine myself. Do I need to empty the gas tank and the carburetor bowls. I am thinking I will be working on it in about 2-4 weeks. Any other suggestions,?

July 21st, 2013, 07:20 AM	#30
indr ninjette.org guru Name: . Location: . Join Date: Nov 2010 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: 331	eBay for new engine. Empty carbs but not tank.