January 14th, 2016, 05:28 PM | #1 |
ninjette.org guru
Name: andrew
Location: oakdale california
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Need some advice
Hey what's up guys!? It's been awhile since I've posted here..
Looking for some advice for my 12' ninja 250 Sooooo sadly due to other life obligations my bike has been sitting for some time (4 months) since its last start / ride. He's sitting at about 20k miles and has never had a valve check but my dude ran like a champ. Anyways, what would you guys do maintenance wise? What would you guys check (break fluids, oil ext..) ?? I could take it to a local shop to get my valve check done and new tires put on for a decent price? Should I justY the, to do other stuff? I'd hate to waste money on stuff I can do myself (valve check is too complicated for me imo). What you guys think? Thanks for the replies in advance. Happy new year and safe riding |
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January 14th, 2016, 05:34 PM | #2 |
sammich maker
Name: snot
Location: West Ohio - in the kitchen
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4 months is not long. I would change oil, charge battery, check fluids, check tires and ride.
valve check can be done at a shop if you're not comfortable doing it.
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January 14th, 2016, 06:19 PM | #3 | |
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Name: andrew
Location: oakdale california
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What about forks, or suspension, or brake fluid, or cable lubes!? Man I'm just not sure what I'm looking for or how to do it all 100% lol. Time to read some stickies and use the search button for some how too's |
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January 14th, 2016, 09:41 PM | #4 |
in your machine
Name: Scott
Location: Summer Shade, Ky.
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The suspension should be fine, as long as it's not leaking. As far as fluids goes, it's your bike do what you think needs to be to be safe and piece of mind. Considering the low cost of fluid replacement, it's just one less thing to worry about.
I would of course dump the gas, and put fresh gas in if you didn't stabilize it.
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January 16th, 2016, 11:29 AM | #5 |
sammich maker
Name: snot
Location: West Ohio - in the kitchen
Join Date: Feb 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 white 300, 09 KLX 250 SF, 09 thunder blue 250(traded) Posts: A lot.
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in Ohio my bike will sit for over 4 months, just an FYI.
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January 16th, 2016, 12:11 PM | #6 |
Track Clown
Name: Chris
Location: Kingman, AZ
Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): '08 250R, 21 MV F3 800, Kawasaki 400 build Posts: A lot.
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a pet peeve of mine!
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January 16th, 2016, 12:22 PM | #7 |
n00bie to wannabie
Name: Bill
Location: St Ives, BC (Shuswap Lake)
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January 17th, 2016, 10:29 AM | #8 |
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Name: Vic
Location: Livermore CA
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Get your valve clearance checked and adjusted!!!!!
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