Service Manual??

kkim · December 8th, 2008, 06:15 PM

How many here actually use a service manual when you work on your 1st gen bikes? Do you own one?

Thanks

Alex · December 8th, 2008, 06:17 PM

Owned one for the 1st-gen, sold it with the bike. Own one for the new-gen, but use it more as a reference rather than a step-by-step for all of the bike's maintenance.

djpharoah · December 8th, 2008, 07:06 PM

I used it for a nice read and found a lot of good information.

TonyKZ1 · December 9th, 2008, 09:51 AM

Yep, I've got one too. I use them (2 manuals 1 for the 86-87 and 1 addendum covering the 88-2007) along with the pages from the other Ninja 250 site's FAQ.
Tony

g21-30 · December 9th, 2008, 02:16 PM

Brown will deliver mine tomorrow!

kkim · December 9th, 2008, 02:26 PM

Sam,

You have first gen, too?

g21-30 · December 11th, 2008, 11:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kkim

Sam,

You have first gen, too?

kkim,

You got me! Didn't realize I was in the 1st gen threads. Nope, I have one of those "Faster 2009 Ninja 250Rs" that come in BLACK!! And I just received my manual ('09) and MOS driver! Can't wait for the rain/cold to subside. It's time to drill out the caps on my carbs!!

kkim · December 11th, 2008, 12:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by g21-30

Can't wait for the rain/cold to subside. It's time to drill out the caps on my carbs!!

whoa... you want to explain that one?

what drilling of carb caps????

g21-30 · December 11th, 2008, 12:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kkim

whoa... you want to explain that one?

what drilling of carb caps????

Don't worry, just a mixup in terms or to quote from "Cool Hand Luke", we have a "failure to communicate here!" Please see:

http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=10246
under "Removing the caps"

kkim · December 11th, 2008, 12:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by g21-30

don't worry, just a mixup in terms or to quote from "cool hand luke", we have a "failure to communicate here!" please see:

http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=10246
under "removing the caps"

oic

Sailariel · December 11th, 2008, 07:17 PM

Kelly, Got my manual the other day. Not bad. Motorcycles have sure come a long way since 1982. Am still entertaining the idea of a 650R with a Lime Green JAWA sidecar. It would make a really interesting touring rig. Trick is, to find a JAWA sidecar.

Sailariel · December 18th, 2008, 08:34 PM

Kelly, Checked with Kawa and there is no way a sidecar can be fitted to a 650R. Kawa suggested a 900 Vulcan. Now I have to find Clubman bars for the Vulcan, a cafe racer fairing, and a Jawa Sidecar. The lime green paint job should be no sweat since I have a friend who owns a body shop. I am discovering that these sportbikes have no frames--just like the Vincent--looks like the Vincent was the first Liter Superbike (in 1953) I know that it sounds like a weird project--but it gives me something to do in my spare time.

zeroth · December 19th, 2008, 04:07 PM

I got the manual and addendum. The only negative comment I'd have is that I wish they had printed a new manual for every minor revision, rather than having to use 2 books. Plus for some of the information (I think it was the electrical schematics), my model (F19 - 2005) wasn't listed. I think the list went up to F13 or something (sorry I'm trying to recall from memory). But one of those earlier ones was actually the correct schematic...

That being said, for black and write dated printing (i.e. non-digital), the manual is quite good.

However I couldn't have done any of the work described there without the help of the ninja250 faqs... that site is GOLD!

~jc

Sailariel · December 19th, 2008, 08:57 PM

Zeroth, I`ll have to second that. The DIY`s on this forum really shine. I like the fact that they are unpretentious and devoid of braggadacio. This is a forum I feel very comfortable with. I tried the other forum and it drove me to drinking. After a while the I am cooler than you gets old

December 8th, 2008, 06:15 PM	#1
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December 8th, 2008, 06:17 PM	#2
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December 9th, 2008, 09:51 AM	#4
TonyKZ1 ninjette.org member Name: Anthony Location: Marble Hill, MO Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 1975 Kawasaki KZ400D (Sold), 1989 Kawasaki Ninja 250 (sold), 1997 Yamaha XJ600s Seca II Posts: 231	Yep, I've got one too. I use them (2 manuals 1 for the 86-87 and 1 addendum covering the 88-2007) along with the pages from the other Ninja 250 site's FAQ. Tony __________________________________________________ 1997 Yamaha Seca II - mostly stock, Racetech upgraded forks, FZ6R rear shock, Oxford Heated Grips, Barkbusters Blizzard Handguards, a Scottoiler vSystem chain oiler. My Mileage Tracker Page.

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kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	Sam, You have first gen, too?

December 11th, 2008, 07:17 PM	#11
Sailariel ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Alex Location: Belfast, ME Join Date: Jul 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Honda NT-700-V, formerly, Green 2008 Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	Kelly, Got my manual the other day. Not bad. Motorcycles have sure come a long way since 1982. Am still entertaining the idea of a 650R with a Lime Green JAWA sidecar. It would make a really interesting touring rig. Trick is, to find a JAWA sidecar.

December 18th, 2008, 08:34 PM	#12
Sailariel ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Alex Location: Belfast, ME Join Date: Jul 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Honda NT-700-V, formerly, Green 2008 Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	Kelly, Checked with Kawa and there is no way a sidecar can be fitted to a 650R. Kawa suggested a 900 Vulcan. Now I have to find Clubman bars for the Vulcan, a cafe racer fairing, and a Jawa Sidecar. The lime green paint job should be no sweat since I have a friend who owns a body shop. I am discovering that these sportbikes have no frames--just like the Vincent--looks like the Vincent was the first Liter Superbike (in 1953) I know that it sounds like a weird project--but it gives me something to do in my spare time.

December 19th, 2008, 04:07 PM	#13
zeroth weekend rider Name: JC Location: Central IL Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): '05 Ninja 250 Posts: 87	I got the manual and addendum. The only negative comment I'd have is that I wish they had printed a new manual for every minor revision, rather than having to use 2 books. Plus for some of the information (I think it was the electrical schematics), my model (F19 - 2005) wasn't listed. I think the list went up to F13 or something (sorry I'm trying to recall from memory). But one of those earlier ones was actually the correct schematic... That being said, for black and write dated printing (i.e. non-digital), the manual is quite good. However I couldn't have done any of the work described there without the help of the ninja250 faqs... that site is GOLD! ~jc

December 19th, 2008, 08:57 PM	#14
Sailariel ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Alex Location: Belfast, ME Join Date: Jul 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Honda NT-700-V, formerly, Green 2008 Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	Zeroth, I`ll have to second that. The DIY`s on this forum really shine. I like the fact that they are unpretentious and devoid of braggadacio. This is a forum I feel very comfortable with. I tried the other forum and it drove me to drinking. After a while the I am cooler than you gets old