Intro + Project Thread

notarobot · April 23rd, 2024, 10:22 PM

Hey everyone,

Been lurking around here and decided to pop in and say hi. I'm Ron and currently working on reviving an old 2003 Ninja 250R that's been sitting for 10+ years. (on its side too).

Got it for basically free from a property owner and I've been working on it since. I love wrenching on my cars, but this is my first time working on a bike. Bought a carb kit from Mr. Ducatiman and working on cleaning the carbs right now which are full of gunk and "tar."

So far I have:
-Done an oil change
-Changed air filter
-Cleaned carbs

Outstanding issues;
-gas tank is super rusty
-clutch lever/mechanism is seized with little movement

If yall have any advice or comments, let me know.
Looking forward to learning more and hitting the road!

Alex · April 24th, 2024, 08:42 AM

Welcome!

notarobot · April 24th, 2024, 09:04 AM

Thanks! (man I did not expect that picture to attach so big lol)

thedrewski86 · April 24th, 2024, 12:34 PM

Good looking bike. These are gems to fix up and restore and I am sure you will have fun getting it up and running! My only advice would be to simply send Ducman the carbs and have him clean them; he does a mighty fine job.

Triple Jim · April 24th, 2024, 04:33 PM

Welcome Ron, it's good to meet you!

CaliGrrl · April 25th, 2024, 09:00 AM

Welcome Ron!

ducatiman · April 25th, 2024, 10:18 AM

You posted
Outstanding issues;
-gas tank is super rusty

If yall have any advice or comments, let me know.
**********************************************

Suggest doing POR-15 treatment on rusted tank, its a 3 step process and works superb. Its also a forever fix.

Omnitech · April 25th, 2024, 12:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ducatiman

You posted
Outstanding issues;
-gas tank is super rusty

If yall have any advice or comments, let me know.
**********************************************

Suggest doing POR-15 treatment on rusted tank, its a 3 step process and works superb. Its also a forever fix.

X2 I just did my tank a couple weeks ago and it worked great. It's amazing how such a small amount can cover much area.

April 23rd, 2024, 10:22 PM	#1
notarobot ninjette.org newbie Name: Ron Location: Dallas Join Date: Apr 2024 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250R (EX250) Posts: 2	Intro + Project Thread Hey everyone, Been lurking around here and decided to pop in and say hi. I'm Ron and currently working on reviving an old 2003 Ninja 250R that's been sitting for 10+ years. (on its side too). Got it for basically free from a property owner and I've been working on it since. I love wrenching on my cars, but this is my first time working on a bike. Bought a carb kit from Mr. Ducatiman and working on cleaning the carbs right now which are full of gunk and "tar." So far I have: -Done an oil change -Changed air filter -Cleaned carbs Outstanding issues; -gas tank is super rusty -clutch lever/mechanism is seized with little movement If yall have any advice or comments, let me know. Looking forward to learning more and hitting the road!

April 24th, 2024, 08:42 AM	#2
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	Welcome! __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

April 24th, 2024, 12:34 PM	#4
thedrewski86 ninjette.org guru Name: Drew Location: SoCal Join Date: Jul 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2007 SV650S 2005 EX250F Posts: 487	Good looking bike. These are gems to fix up and restore and I am sure you will have fun getting it up and running! My only advice would be to simply send Ducman the carbs and have him clean them; he does a mighty fine job. __________________________________________________ Don't think, look!

April 25th, 2024, 10:18 AM	#7
ducatiman ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Gordon Location: new york Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): '95 DUCATI 900SS/SP '07 DUCATI SS800 '19 HONDA CBR650R Posts: A lot. MOTM - Nov '18, Mar '17	You posted Outstanding issues; -gas tank is super rusty If yall have any advice or comments, let me know. ********************************************** Suggest doing POR-15 treatment on rusted tank, its a 3 step process and works superb. Its also a forever fix. __________________________________________________ gordon@customcarbservices.com Custom Carb Service www.customcarbservices.com

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