Ninja noob fom Kentucky

js380 · April 28th, 2014, 07:22 PM

Hey guys im a veteran cruiser rider here. I just purchased a 2012 250R Ninja that runs and rides fine but has been layed down by the previous owner. Glad I found this site as im sure I will be needing advice from time to time on the bike.

csmith12 · April 28th, 2014, 07:29 PM

Sup James! Welcome

js380 · April 28th, 2014, 07:31 PM

Hey Chris glad to see a fellow bluegrass state member here.

Brother Michigan · April 28th, 2014, 07:40 PM

Hello and welcome from Lexington!

js380 · April 28th, 2014, 07:48 PM

Thanks Aaron, glad I found this site.

alex.s · April 28th, 2014, 07:48 PM

a convert!

js380 · April 28th, 2014, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by alex.s

a convert!

Yes I am leaning toward the darkside (AKA sportbikes) LOL!

misfitsailor · April 28th, 2014, 08:28 PM

Welcome James!

js380 · April 28th, 2014, 09:16 PM

Thanks Tim.

KJohnson21 · April 29th, 2014, 12:00 AM

js380 · April 29th, 2014, 04:11 AM

Thanks Ken.

Snake · April 30th, 2014, 12:27 AM

Hello and welcome.

js380 · April 30th, 2014, 01:42 AM

Thanks Rick, if you happen to see anyone with the parts i am needing let me know.

auntymunga · April 30th, 2014, 03:28 AM

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Originally Posted by js380

Hey guys im a veteran cruiser rider here. I just purchased a 2012 250R Ninja that runs fine but has been layed down by the previous owner. Glad I found this site as im sure I will be needing advice from time to time on the bike. Im currently looking for both OEM front signals . clutch lever, right/ brake pedal side rearset. the rearset has been cracked where it holds the brake master cylinder ,not where the footrest is. can this be welded? thanks for any advice or tips as to where to get the parts i need cheap.

Welcome! So funny story. I dropped my bike about a month or so back and it basically meant that I had to replace the brake lever (as well as other stuff but I won't get into that here) So I started looking around for that specific part.

Firstly, none of my after market bike shops had any in stock and they said they could order it for me for between $30-50. So after driving around to about 5 shops with all the same story I decided to go to Kawasaki near I live just for a laugh on how much they'd want for it. $14. And they had stock. I was more than a little surprised! This is stock original so nothing fancy but for that price I bought it immediately. So now before I start shopping around I always pay them a visit first to check on prices. They also sold me the air filter foam for $4 where the other shops only had after market ones for $80. I know the $80 one was better but again, I've been doing a lot of work on my bike so why not save where I can for now?

Anyway, that's my story when it comes to cheap parts etc.

Enjoy the forum

js380 · April 30th, 2014, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by auntymunga

Welcome! So funny story. I dropped my bike about a month or so back and it basically meant that I had to replace the brake lever (as well as other stuff but I won't get into that here) So I started looking around for that specific part.

Firstly, none of my after market bike shops had any in stock and they said they could order it for me for between $30-50. So after driving around to about 5 shops with all the same story I decided to go to Kawasaki near I live just for a laugh on how much they'd want for it. $14. And they had stock. I was more than a little surprised! This is stock original so nothing fancy but for that price I bought it immediately. So now before I start shopping around I always pay them a visit first to check on prices. They also sold me the air filter foam for $4 where the other shops only had after market ones for $80. I know the $80 one was better but again, I've been doing a lot of work on my bike so why not save where I can for now?

Anyway, that's my story when it comes to cheap parts etc.

Enjoy the forum

Thanks samantha for the info and story

My local dealer here is primarily a offroad dealer and doesn't carry much sport bike parts at all. also when they do price parts to order they are msrp. im like you i know lots of the aftermarket parts offer better performance but i prefer oem parts, but thats just me.

crazymadbastard · April 30th, 2014, 02:52 PM

Welcome! ;~ )

April 28th, 2014, 07:22 PM	#1
js380 ninjette.org member Name: James Location: Kentucky Join Date: Apr 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: 32	Ninja noob fom Kentucky Hey guys im a veteran cruiser rider here. I just purchased a 2012 250R Ninja that runs and rides fine but has been layed down by the previous owner. Glad I found this site as im sure I will be needing advice from time to time on the bike. Last futzed with by js380; May 19th, 2014 at 04:16 PM.

April 28th, 2014, 07:29 PM	#2
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	Sup James! Welcome __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

April 28th, 2014, 07:48 PM	#6
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	a convert! __________________________________________________

April 28th, 2014, 08:28 PM	#8
misfitsailor Ninjette Jockey Name: Tim Location: Stockton, Ca Join Date: Oct 2010 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250R, Harley Davidson Heritage Softail, 2 Honda Monkeys, Polini & GRC mini GP Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 3	Welcome James! __________________________________________________ For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?.

April 29th, 2014, 12:00 AM	#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?

April 28th, 2014, 07:31 PM	#3
js380 ninjette.org member Name: James Location: Kentucky Join Date: Apr 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: 32	Hey Chris glad to see a fellow bluegrass state member here.

April 28th, 2014, 07:40 PM	#4
Brother Michigan ninjette.org sage Name: Aaron Location: Winder, GA Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300 Posts: 718	Hello and welcome from Lexington!

April 28th, 2014, 09:16 PM	#9
js380 ninjette.org member Name: James Location: Kentucky Join Date: Apr 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: 32	Thanks Tim.

April 29th, 2014, 04:11 AM	#11
js380 ninjette.org member Name: James Location: Kentucky Join Date: Apr 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: 32	Thanks Ken.

April 30th, 2014, 12:27 AM	#12
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.

April 30th, 2014, 01:42 AM	#13
js380 ninjette.org member Name: James Location: Kentucky Join Date: Apr 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: 32	Thanks Rick, if you happen to see anyone with the parts i am needing let me know.

April 30th, 2014, 02:52 PM	#16
crazymadbastard I'm crazy,your excuse is? Name: Winston Location: Connecticut Join Date: May 2013 Motorcycle(s): 250 2007 ninja Posts: A lot.	Welcome! ;~ ) __________________________________________________ My Cafe Racer Build My intro post

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