August 7th, 2015, 12:10 PM | #1 |
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Name: John
Location: Minnesota
Join Date: Aug 2015 Motorcycle(s): 2002 Kawasaki ninja 250 Posts: 34
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Minnesota
Hello everyone,
I have been reading/surfing these forums for a few weeks now and am amazing at the wealth of knowledge! I just picked up a 2002 ninja 250 about a week ago and am ready to start wrenching. I also picked up two spare motors for cheap as well. I will do my best to search the forum for answers to my questions before I post, and look forward to everyone's comments, feedback, and advice! The current situation I am in is as follows. I purchased my bike from the previous owner who ran it with a quart of oil low. He noticed something was wrong brought it into the shop and they drained the oil to discover metal shavings. The mechanic gave him an estimate of 700 to fix speculating that the motor was burnt, valves, spark plugs etc. but the bike still runs. (No I haven't even tried to start it). I took out the oil filter (or where the filter should have been) to see if I could see what "metal shavings" ment to the mechanic and discovered almost a dust of bronze and silver colored metal as well as some chunks. I'm thinking bearings at this point. The first spare motor I had I discover has a snapped cam chain (2002 motor) The second spare motor I have doesn't have compression (according to the po) but appears as if the timing is off. Po thinks its a late 80s motor I haven't ran the vin yet. I'm seeking advice as to which motor you would rebuild? None of the motors are seized I'm looking forward to this project! I bought it because I like to work on engines and am not worried about getting on the road at this point. I'll take pictures as I progress and keep everyone updated, and will start a new thread in the appropriate section. Hope to hear from everyone soon! |
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August 7th, 2015, 12:11 PM | #2 |
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.
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Welcome John!
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August 7th, 2015, 12:11 PM | #3 |
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Name: Al
Location: York, Pa
Join Date: Dec 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300..............2008 Ninja 500-sold...2009 Ninja 250-Crashed Posts: Too much.
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John
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August 7th, 2015, 12:22 PM | #4 |
in your machine
Name: Scott
Location: Summer Shade, Ky.
Join Date: Oct 2014 Motorcycle(s): 98 Ninja 250/F12 aka ZX-2R "SERENITY", 91 Ninja 500/A5 aka ZX-5R "Phoenix", 84 Honda GL1200A "SIREN" Posts: A lot.
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Welcome, make yourself at home, enjoy the project.
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August 7th, 2015, 03:01 PM | #5 |
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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hi.
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August 7th, 2015, 03:32 PM | #6 |
Participant
Name: Dave
Location: South of Seattle
Join Date: Oct 2012 Motorcycle(s): '94 K75 std Posts: Too much.
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Hi, John! Welcome.
Maybe consider buying a pre-owned engine that runs? |
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August 7th, 2015, 05:52 PM | #7 |
ninjette.org member
Name: John
Location: Minnesota
Join Date: Aug 2015 Motorcycle(s): 2002 Kawasaki ninja 250 Posts: 34
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I have considered that, but I enjoy the mechanical part of motorcycles almost more than riding. So I figure I got three engines I should be able to make at least one that is reliable!
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August 7th, 2015, 06:14 PM | #8 |
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Name: snot
Location: West Ohio - in the kitchen
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welcome
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August 7th, 2015, 06:44 PM | #9 |
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August 8th, 2015, 07:34 AM | #10 |
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Name: Rick
Location: Alexandria, Louisiana
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Hello and welcome.
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August 8th, 2015, 08:56 PM | #11 |
ninjette.org member
Name: John
Location: Minnesota
Join Date: Aug 2015 Motorcycle(s): 2002 Kawasaki ninja 250 Posts: 34
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Thanks for the warm welcome everyone!
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August 9th, 2015, 10:12 AM | #12 |
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Name: Nick
Location: NY
Join Date: Nov 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R and 2014 Triumph 675R Posts: A lot.
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Welcome!
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August 10th, 2015, 01:08 AM | #13 |
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Name: john
Location: San Francisco
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hey hey welcome!
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