1987 Ninja 250 Rebuild

Jozed03 · November 8th, 2015, 06:05 PM

This is my first motorcycle, which I bought non-running and in shabby condition but with everything critical in place. it has since been rebuilt and cleaned up. Thankfully the engine once tuned ran phenomenally well and has not given a single issue since with extremely low km's for a 30 year old bike. It has more than enough power and agility to fly through the hectic streets of Toronto. I've since bought an '06 Suzuki SV650 to work on over the winter. What a great machine

I think it cleans up to look much nicer than both newer gen Ninjas.. Or at least the '88-'07. I feel its smaller physique really matches the performance of the bike and it is just so unique!! I'm not a fan of the older looking headlamps but love the really slender rear end vs. the following generation's bulky bodywork. So happy to have picked this up.. Fantastic motorbike. Enjoy

MrAtom · November 8th, 2015, 06:15 PM

Check the carbs

Wait... This is a running bike? Weird. Most of the time, people come in with dirty carbs, ask for advice, then they leave forever haha. Thats awesome that you brought it back to life

csmith12 · November 8th, 2015, 07:04 PM

csmith12 · November 8th, 2015, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Jozed03

but love the really slender rear end

xXecuterXx2 · November 8th, 2015, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by MrAtom

Check the carbs

Wait... This is a running bike? Weird. Most of the time, people come in with dirty carbs, ask for advice, then they leave forever haha. Thats awesome that you brought it back to life

Thats a good lookin bike. pics of your sv?

Jozed03 · November 8th, 2015, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by xXecuterXx2

Thats a good lookin bike. pics of your sv?

Going for the naked/stuntbike look. Frame, subframe and wheels are in my trunk atm. Powder coaters tomorrow, lets see what they got

xXecuterXx2 · November 8th, 2015, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Jozed03

Going for the naked/stuntbike look. Frame, subframe and wheels are in my trunk atm. Powder coaters tomorrow, lets see what they got

Sweet!!! Im digging it bro, keep us updated on the sv "build", i wanna see the progress

Jozed03 · November 8th, 2015, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by xXecuterXx2

Sweet!!! Im digging it bro, keep us updated on the sv "build", i wanna see the progress

Long as this thread doesn't get shut down on the "Ninjette" forum

I'll try to post a pic of the finished product.

xXecuterXx2 · November 8th, 2015, 10:13 PM

Lol we don't discriminate, bike are bikes. If its on two wheels its cool with us

......except mopeds.

MrAtom · November 9th, 2015, 12:26 AM

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Originally Posted by xXecuterXx2

Lol we don't discriminate, bike are bikes. If its on two wheels its cool with us

......except mopeds.

Actually, not true. Me and lots of others would beg to differ. In fact, there's a niche of us that are super into cycling as well :P

GeekyReese · November 12th, 2015, 10:36 AM

Beautiful bike(s), I'm rebuilding a EX250-E1 right now, I was wondering where you purchased your windshield/windscreen?

Jozed03 · April 28th, 2016, 03:19 AM

My projects are both complete. Both lovely bikes, the Ninja was a complete dream and I sort of regret selling it. The SV.. Torque by the dump trucks.. Rediculous power and I'm super happy with the final styling. Time to enjoy. .

@GeekyReese the windshield on the ninja was OEM.

crazymadbastard · April 28th, 2016, 07:24 AM

Nice work Sir!

Alex · May 26th, 2016, 05:09 AM

November 8th, 2015, 07:04 PM	#3
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	__________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

November 8th, 2015, 10:13 PM	#9
xXecuterXx2 ChocolateMilk Addict Name: Maurice Location: McDonough Join Date: Mar 2015 Motorcycle(s): '05 EX-250 "Kallie" 85 KLT 110 ATC "Murdock" Posts: 329	Lol we don't discriminate, bike are bikes. If its on two wheels its cool with us......except mopeds. __________________________________________________ < ATGATT > Sweat you can wipe off, Road rash you can't. Burn Rubber, not your Soul.

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crazymadbastard I'm crazy,your excuse is? Name: Winston Location: Connecticut Join Date: May 2013 Motorcycle(s): 250 2007 ninja Posts: A lot.	Nice work Sir! __________________________________________________ My Cafe Racer Build My intro post

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MrAtom . Name: . Location: . Join Date: Aug 2014 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: A lot. MOTM - July '15	Check the carbs Wait... This is a running bike? Weird. Most of the time, people come in with dirty carbs, ask for advice, then they leave forever haha. Thats awesome that you brought it back to life

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GeekyReese ninjette.org member Name: Reese Location: North Hills Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): EX250-e1 Posts: 15	Beautiful bike(s), I'm rebuilding a EX250-E1 right now, I was wondering where you purchased your windshield/windscreen?