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aShifty · July 21st, 2012, 07:47 AM

Hey all! Been looking to buy a ninja 250r for awhile now. Im a complete noob when it comes to motorcycles though. Had a few questions. I rode a 2010 ninja 250r today, (potential future buy). now this is a bike with less then 600 miles and is a 2010. Hasnt been riden much. The bike seemed to fluctuate when idiling a bit (1000-1600 rpm's.) and if given a little gas it would turn off. weather conditions were around 80 degrees and the bike was warmed up for about 5-10 minutes. I also test drove it and it seemed really hard to launch. i would stall it a few times which i think is because of the idle? it seemed OK when brought up to speed though. I have driven manual car for 3 years now but never a motorcycle. So i didnt purchase the bike. I was just wondering if this was normal.

Any other tips/advice on these 250 ninjas?

Btw i love these bikes.

gfloyd2002 · July 21st, 2012, 08:19 AM

aShifty! Glad you found us...

Motofool · July 21st, 2012, 08:40 AM

Welcome, Armin!!

That is not normal.

A bike like that, sitting for almost three years, but having gasoline in the carburetor a few times and then left to evaporate away until the next ride, may have developed some gunk in the very small passages of the carburetor.

That will require taking those apart and deep-cleaning them.
You could get a price reduction equivalent to the labor cost of that work.

csmith12 · July 21st, 2012, 08:53 AM

+1 to what Motofool said.

If the price is right though, you could land yourself a nice bike on the cheap. You have a local resource to help you eval the bikes your looking at? Maybe that same person can clean the carbs for you saving you a bunch of $$ on the purchase as well as the maintenance.

aShifty · July 21st, 2012, 09:03 AM

Wow thanks for the quick replies! Looks like I found the right forums for the ninja

Yeah I thought it would be build up. I don't want to mess with carb cleaning just yet though. Rather buy a bike that doesn't have those issues but we will see. Well the price was around 3000. Ill see what happens with that bike. I have a few more to look at though so I was just wondering what to expect. I've been patient this long I can wait a bit longer ;D.

Stingray1000 · July 21st, 2012, 09:13 AM

Welcome!

Coolbpf · July 21st, 2012, 11:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aShifty

Wow thanks for the quick replies! Looks like I found the right forums for the ninja

Yeah I thought it would be build up. I don't want to mess with carb cleaning just yet though. Rather buy a bike that doesn't have those issues but we will see. Well the price was around 3000. Ill see what happens with that bike. I have a few more to look at though so I was just wondering what to expect. I've been patient this long I can wait a bit longer ;D.

Patience is key when purchasing a bike. You're gonna be stuck with it for a while after you buy it, so buy the one you love...

3,000 is very high for a bike that's been sitting for 2.5 years.You will need to get the carbs cleaned, and everything checked/lubed, probably a new air filter (cheap) and you'll have to make sure you give the chain a thorough cleaning... I'd say you're looking at (based on my local prices) 200 bucks give or take in maintenance. I'd wait if it was me

Good luck!

aShifty · July 21st, 2012, 06:40 PM

Surprise! 2011 ninja 3200 miles for 2700$.

Ah it won't let me upload pics from phone so one sec. And after I rode it home on highway the idle was at like 4-5k. I got scared bad but just adjusted with the idle screw. I guess that's ok. Anyway pics comming

YMCMB · July 21st, 2012, 06:43 PM

WELCOME to Ninjette.org 'aShifty' !

aShifty · July 21st, 2012, 06:50 PM

KJohnson21 · July 23rd, 2012, 07:38 PM

aShifty · July 24th, 2012, 12:29 AM

thanks guys!

while in this thread i might as well ask some silly questions.

Where can i get a decent wheelstand so i can finally lube the chain and do some maintenance work on it? help anyone?

Snake · July 31st, 2012, 02:29 AM

Hello and welcome.

Minikin_Jo · July 31st, 2012, 06:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aShifty

thanks guys!

while in this thread i might as well ask some silly questions.

Where can i get a decent wheelstand so i can finally lube the chain and do some maintenance work on it? help anyone?

Hi and Welcome.

I think CycleGear.com has good prices.

And your start-up/throttle issue -- I am by no means a mechanic nor do I really know what I'm talking about but I can tell you that my bike (2012) takes more than 5-10 min to warm up, even on a hot day, and also it needs to warm up in the 2-3k range. I drive mine around with the choke in that position until it really IS warmed up before I close it. If it hesitates at all on the throttle I just don't close it yet. That's how I know she's not warm yet. it's annoying but I've gotten used to it.

aShifty · July 31st, 2012, 08:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Minikin_Jo

Hi and Welcome.

I think CycleGear.com has good prices.

And your start-up/throttle issue -- I am by no means a mechanic nor do I really know what I'm talking about but I can tell you that my bike (2012) takes more than 5-10 min to warm up, even on a hot day, and also it needs to warm up in the 2-3k range. I drive mine around with the choke in that position until it really IS warmed up before I close it. If it hesitates at all on the throttle I just don't close it yet. That's how I know she's not warm yet. it's annoying but I've gotten used to it.

Awesome! I've been looking for a site like this. I see they have a sale going on one of the bike stands. Looks good and decently priced. I'll probably buy one even though I just made one out of wood

folky15 · July 31st, 2012, 08:34 PM

Welcome! Your new bike looks great! Sweet looking helmet too...what kind is it?

Here's a good/cheap rear stand that I've been using for a while: http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...ool-Stand.aspx

aShifty · July 31st, 2012, 10:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by folky15

Welcome! Your new bike looks great! Sweet looking helmet too...what kind is it?

Here's a good/cheap rear stand that I've been using for a while: http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...ool-Stand.aspx

Thanks for the link! And yeah I love the helmet! If I had some more
Money I'd buy another one. I already dropped it few times :/ small falls but still hurt the heart. Here's a link to it! Awesome deal.

http://www.motorcyclegear.com/street...le_helmet.html

aShifty · July 31st, 2012, 10:49 PM

Another question. Why are K&N air filters so damn expensive? 60$ I recall? I haven't looked at any other brands.

folky15 · July 31st, 2012, 11:09 PM

Wow that helmet does seem to be a great deal! I couldn't get it though, I'm not hardcore enough to pull off that look.

Buy a K&N and you won't have to buy another air filter, they are reusable. And here's another link for ya: K&N filter for $35

aShifty · July 31st, 2012, 11:12 PM

To each their own

Dude I love you for that link! Thanks. Never checked amazon.

userjh160 · August 5th, 2012, 07:20 PM

Hi Armin and Welcome

aShifty · August 5th, 2012, 07:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by userjh160

Hi Armin and Welcome

Hey Malinda!

July 21st, 2012, 07:47 AM	#1
aShifty ninjette.org member Name: Armin Location: St. Louis Join Date: Jul 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Ninja 250R Posts: 82	New Rider Hey all! Been looking to buy a ninja 250r for awhile now. Im a complete noob when it comes to motorcycles though. Had a few questions. I rode a 2010 ninja 250r today, (potential future buy). now this is a bike with less then 600 miles and is a 2010. Hasnt been riden much. The bike seemed to fluctuate when idiling a bit (1000-1600 rpm's.) and if given a little gas it would turn off. weather conditions were around 80 degrees and the bike was warmed up for about 5-10 minutes. I also test drove it and it seemed really hard to launch. i would stall it a few times which i think is because of the idle? it seemed OK when brought up to speed though. I have driven manual car for 3 years now but never a motorcycle. So i didnt purchase the bike. I was just wondering if this was normal. Any other tips/advice on these 250 ninjas? Btw i love these bikes.

July 21st, 2012, 08:19 AM	#2
gfloyd2002 User Title Free Since '12 Name: Floyd Location: Barbados Join Date: Dec 2010 Motorcycle(s): '10 Ninja 250R Special Edition Green Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 13 MOTM - Feb '12	aShifty! Glad you found us... __________________________________________________ "Improvement makes straight roads, but the crooked roads without improvement, are roads of genius." — William Blake

July 21st, 2012, 08:40 AM	#3
Motofool Daily Ninjette rider Name: Hernan Location: Florida Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250 Posts: A lot. MOTY - 2016, MOTM - Dec '12, Jan '14, Jan '15, May '16	Welcome, Armin!! That is not normal. A bike like that, sitting for almost three years, but having gasoline in the carburetor a few times and then left to evaporate away until the next ride, may have developed some gunk in the very small passages of the carburetor. That will require taking those apart and deep-cleaning them. You could get a price reduction equivalent to the labor cost of that work. __________________________________________________ *Motofool* *.................................Never ride faster than your guardian angel can fly* "Mankind is composed of two sorts of men — those who love and create, and those who hate and destroy. Love is the bond between men, the way to teach and the center of the world." - José Martí

July 21st, 2012, 08:53 AM	#4
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	+1 to what Motofool said. If the price is right though, you could land yourself a nice bike on the cheap. You have a local resource to help you eval the bikes your looking at? Maybe that same person can clean the carbs for you saving you a bunch of $$ on the purchase as well as the maintenance. __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

July 21st, 2012, 09:13 AM	#6
Stingray1000 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jon Location: Newark, De Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2003 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	Welcome! __________________________________________________ http://www.facebook.com/groups/DeMdNjPagrouprides/ I live my life a quarter mile at a time! Who is affraid of the big bad jiggles???? LOL

July 21st, 2012, 09:03 AM	#5
aShifty ninjette.org member Name: Armin Location: St. Louis Join Date: Jul 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Ninja 250R Posts: 82	Wow thanks for the quick replies! Looks like I found the right forums for the ninja Yeah I thought it would be build up. I don't want to mess with carb cleaning just yet though. Rather buy a bike that doesn't have those issues but we will see. Well the price was around 3000. Ill see what happens with that bike. I have a few more to look at though so I was just wondering what to expect. I've been patient this long I can wait a bit longer ;D.

July 21st, 2012, 06:40 PM	#8
aShifty ninjette.org member Name: Armin Location: St. Louis Join Date: Jul 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Ninja 250R Posts: 82	Surprise! 2011 ninja 3200 miles for 2700$. Ah it won't let me upload pics from phone so one sec. And after I rode it home on highway the idle was at like 4-5k. I got scared bad but just adjusted with the idle screw. I guess that's ok. Anyway pics comming

July 21st, 2012, 06:43 PM	#9
YMCMB YMCMBillionaire Name: Kyle Location: Tulsa, OK Join Date: Jul 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250R(Wrecked&Gone), 2004 Honda CBR1000RR (Trading back to dealer for 600cc) Posts: 81	WELCOME to Ninjette.org 'aShifty' ! __________________________________________________

July 21st, 2012, 06:50 PM	#10
aShifty ninjette.org member Name: Armin Location: St. Louis Join Date: Jul 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Ninja 250R Posts: 82

July 23rd, 2012, 07:38 PM	#11
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?

July 24th, 2012, 12:29 AM	#12
aShifty ninjette.org member Name: Armin Location: St. Louis Join Date: Jul 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Ninja 250R Posts: 82	thanks guys! while in this thread i might as well ask some silly questions. Where can i get a decent wheelstand so i can finally lube the chain and do some maintenance work on it? help anyone?

July 31st, 2012, 02:29 AM	#13
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.

July 31st, 2012, 08:34 PM	#16
folky15 ninjette.org member Name: Jason Location: Chicago Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250R Posts: 156	Welcome! Your new bike looks great! Sweet looking helmet too...what kind is it? Here's a good/cheap rear stand that I've been using for a while: http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...ool-Stand.aspx __________________________________________________ Done: Fender Eliminator Kit, Shogun frame sliders, Rim Tape, Freeway Blaster horn, Protons, Rear LEDs, Brake Modulator Planned: Comp Werkes Slip-on, Snorkel Delete, Shimmed Needles

July 31st, 2012, 10:49 PM	#18
aShifty ninjette.org member Name: Armin Location: St. Louis Join Date: Jul 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Ninja 250R Posts: 82	Another question. Why are K&N air filters so damn expensive? 60$ I recall? I haven't looked at any other brands.

July 31st, 2012, 11:09 PM	#19
folky15 ninjette.org member Name: Jason Location: Chicago Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250R Posts: 156	Wow that helmet does seem to be a great deal! I couldn't get it though, I'm not hardcore enough to pull off that look. Buy a K&N and you won't have to buy another air filter, they are reusable. And here's another link for ya: K&N filter for $35 __________________________________________________ Done: Fender Eliminator Kit, Shogun frame sliders, Rim Tape, Freeway Blaster horn, Protons, Rear LEDs, Brake Modulator Planned: Comp Werkes Slip-on, Snorkel Delete, Shimmed Needles

July 31st, 2012, 11:12 PM	#20
aShifty ninjette.org member Name: Armin Location: St. Louis Join Date: Jul 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Ninja 250R Posts: 82	To each their own Dude I love you for that link! Thanks. Never checked amazon.

August 5th, 2012, 07:20 PM	#21
userjh160 ninjette.org guru Name: Malinda Location: Jonesboro, LA Join Date: Jul 2012 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250R Posts: 484	Hi Armin and Welcome

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