Need help and advice please?

Kiid-_-Buru · January 15th, 2015, 02:53 PM

Hey y'all. I'm a newbie with this forum. But I am seeking help and advices. I recently bought a used 2009 Kawasaki ninja 250. Pretty cheap too. The only catch is that it has some cracked fairings and hasn't been run for two years. So I bought it at a very cheap price. Did a lot of negotiation. Really I have few questions. Which online company would you recommend to buy a full fairing kit. Cheap of course but least it should last for awhile. And also I can turn on the bike, it cranks but doesn't start. So far I'm buying the tools needed for oil change and gas change. But I would like help in the process and any other things I should take a look at. Any advices would help out. I'm planning on getting it up and running ASAP. Thanks !!!

csmith12 · January 15th, 2015, 02:59 PM

Welcome Kiid!

Gratz on the bike but you got a bit of work ahead of you before spending any paper on plastics.

At the least you need to do these tasks
Drain tank and refill with fresh gas
Remove carbs and clean
Check airbox, snorkle area and air filter
Change all fluids
Check brakes and tires

Once you got it running, then think about some shiny bits.

Others here have had some success getting non OEM bodywork from various sources. I am sure they will chime in soon.

Good luck!

NevadaWolf · January 15th, 2015, 03:03 PM

to Ninjette, Kiid!

Are you looking for OEM fairings? They'll be expensive new from any shop. eBay may be your best bet for those.

Or are you looking for any fairings? There's a TON of Chinese kits available on eBay that you can find mini reviews of here (such as https://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=193220)

Kiid-_-Buru · January 15th, 2015, 04:04 PM

hey CSmith12, can you please clarify on the cleaning carbs portion... and thanks for the tips i been starting on those and i do plan on getting the plastic replaced but thats not till later, and when the cash comes in, ill look around ebay looks like 600 around for full kit, not bad dont want an OEM aint happening im not rich

csmith12 · January 15th, 2015, 04:19 PM

On a 2009, you can clean the carbs yourself. It's really easy to clean the carbs but a bit of a pain the rear to get them out and back in when you're done.

How to remove the carbs (staring ME

) Skip the jetting section in my vid and watch the other one to clean them.

Link to original page on YouTube.

How to clean the carbs

Link to original page on YouTube.

This work is not hard if you take your time and don't force things. But if you feel uncomfortable about anything, best to get an experience friend to help or just pay to have it done by a shop.

Kiid-_-Buru · January 15th, 2015, 04:22 PM

Thanks... ill let you know how the process goes, i appreciate it... especially since you added the caption as well. that is a huge help.

csmith12 · January 15th, 2015, 04:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kiid-_-Buru

Thanks... ill let you know how the process goes, i appreciate it... especially since you added the caption as well. that is a huge help.

Always happy to help.

Oh! Take some pics of your cables and hoses before you remove them. So if there are any questions on where they go, you can refer back to them. It really helps.

Motofool · January 17th, 2015, 03:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kiid-_-Buru

............... But I would like help in the process and any other things I should take a look at. Any advices would help out. I'm planning on getting it up and running ASAP. Thanks !!!

Welcome, Kiid !!!

You need to assume that no service or maintenance has been done; start by checking those.

If you don't have sparks jumping, you will need to check the electric part as well.
There are safety switches that can prevent the engine from starting.

Some references:
http://faq.ninja250.org/wiki/Troubleshooting

http://faq.ninja250.org/wiki/2008_%2...29_EX250J_Info

http://faq.ninja250.org/wiki/New_Riders

http://faq.ninja250.org/wiki/Underst...afety_switches

January 15th, 2015, 02:53 PM	#1
Kiid-_-Buru ninjette.org member Name: Kiid Location: Rochester Join Date: Jan 2015 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki ninja 250 Posts: 20	Need help and advice please? Hey y'all. I'm a newbie with this forum. But I am seeking help and advices. I recently bought a used 2009 Kawasaki ninja 250. Pretty cheap too. The only catch is that it has some cracked fairings and hasn't been run for two years. So I bought it at a very cheap price. Did a lot of negotiation. Really I have few questions. Which online company would you recommend to buy a full fairing kit. Cheap of course but least it should last for awhile. And also I can turn on the bike, it cranks but doesn't start. So far I'm buying the tools needed for oil change and gas change. But I would like help in the process and any other things I should take a look at. Any advices would help out. I'm planning on getting it up and running ASAP. Thanks !!!

January 15th, 2015, 02:59 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	Welcome Kiid! Gratz on the bike but you got a bit of work ahead of you before spending any paper on plastics. At the least you need to do these tasks Drain tank and refill with fresh gas Remove carbs and clean Check airbox, snorkle area and air filter Change all fluids Check brakes and tires Once you got it running, then think about some shiny bits. Others here have had some success getting non OEM bodywork from various sources. I am sure they will chime in soon. Good luck! __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

January 15th, 2015, 03:03 PM	#3
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January 15th, 2015, 04:19 PM	#5
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	On a 2009, you can clean the carbs yourself. It's really easy to clean the carbs but a bit of a pain the rear to get them out and back in when you're done. How to remove the carbs (staring ME ) Skip the jetting section in my vid and watch the other one to clean them. Link to original page on YouTube. How to clean the carbs Link to original page on YouTube. This work is not hard if you take your time and don't force things. But if you feel uncomfortable about anything, best to get an experience friend to help or just pay to have it done by a shop. __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School
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January 15th, 2015, 04:04 PM	#4
Kiid-_-Buru ninjette.org member Name: Kiid Location: Rochester Join Date: Jan 2015 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki ninja 250 Posts: 20	hey CSmith12, can you please clarify on the cleaning carbs portion... and thanks for the tips i been starting on those and i do plan on getting the plastic replaced but thats not till later, and when the cash comes in, ill look around ebay looks like 600 around for full kit, not bad dont want an OEM aint happening im not rich

January 15th, 2015, 04:22 PM	#6
Kiid-_-Buru ninjette.org member Name: Kiid Location: Rochester Join Date: Jan 2015 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki ninja 250 Posts: 20	Thanks... ill let you know how the process goes, i appreciate it... especially since you added the caption as well. that is a huge help.