October 22nd, 2011, 10:19 PM | #1 |
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'08+ parts that fit Pre-Gen
I've found it's getting harder to find parts for the pre-gens, so I'd like to see what people know can be swapped from the new bikes to the Pre-gen. I don't know anyone nearby who has a new bike to let me tinker with and find out. I know there are some, hopefully others will find this useful as well.
Parts that will swap: - Brake Pedal - Shifter assembly (foot lever and linkage) I'd really like to know about the levers. There are some good deals on aftermarket stuff, but mostly labeled for the '08+ bikes.
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October 22nd, 2011, 11:11 PM | #2 |
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You already mentioned it, but I wanted to clarify that the complete rearset (pegs, levers, and brackets) are compatible.
The swingarm, shock, chain, rear sprocket, front sprocket cover, and clutch cover from the current generation are all compatible with the previous generation. Also, the pregen front sprocket is generally listed as compatible with the current gen even though there is a slight thickness/alignment difference. As far as I know, they both use H7 headlight bulbs. FWIW, the rear swingarm from the current gen is only known to be compatible if you also use the rear brake disc, rear brake assembly, rear wheel assembly, rear axel, shock, etc from the current generation along with it, but why not? |
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October 23rd, 2011, 06:35 AM | #3 |
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Headlight bulb, shock
Just checked RonAyers and my '89 EX250 calls for an H4 headlight bulb.
Also, I've read that the rear shocks are pretty interchangeable. |
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October 23rd, 2011, 07:15 AM | #4 |
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October 23rd, 2011, 08:38 AM | #5 |
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One thing to note with the shock, the head of the shock bolts right into the pre gen ninjettes frame, so you will be left with an extra nut. I am in the process of confirming if the forks are compatible with my stocker fork clamps, in theory they should because they are roughly 37mm, but is better to be safe than sorry.
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October 25th, 2011, 11:37 AM | #6 |
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Hmmm.. so if the rear swing-arm is compatible as long as you bring along the rear brake disc, rear brake assembly, rear wheel assembly, rear axle, etc. (basically the whole thing) and if the front is compatible too then you could upgrade to 17" wheels at least in theory.
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October 25th, 2011, 02:40 PM | #7 | |
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October 25th, 2011, 06:07 PM | #8 |
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Well I know that at least the wheels will work. I don't remember who, but someone quite some time ago was running new-gen wheels and brakes on a pre-gen.
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I asked copperaxe what it took him, and he said,
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http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showt...t=67656&page=4 post #148. He talks about it a little more on page 5 too |
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October 26th, 2011, 06:42 AM | #10 | |
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Anyway, he never said if the spacer was needed with the forks (was addressing the tire question), so I still wonder. He didn't swap the swingarm so that probably took some doing (brakes and all). I hope he at least has a 2008+ shock to raise the tail with a larger tire on there. |
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October 26th, 2011, 10:45 AM | #11 |
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oh.. I never thought of that. derp.
yeah it would be a tight fit in the back without the J dogbones and rear end. would be potentially dangerous if it bottomed out and slammed into the wheel well |
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October 28th, 2011, 01:24 PM | #12 |
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I found an old Works shock to use that fits the 250 and 500. I also changed the dog bones to improve handling. In regards from the front... I bolted on a 2008 front end, complete from the triple tree down, no problems and very simple.
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October 28th, 2011, 02:09 PM | #13 |
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October 28th, 2011, 02:36 PM | #14 |
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yes. Very cool info indeed. This means that someone could take their ninja, do a front AND rear end swap, and then get the J fender, a hugger from a-tech or sportisi, and get a much better selection of tires to choose from at the same time, and end up with a bike that handles better, looks better, and is different than every other 88-07 250R out there. Nice. very nice. I'm so tempted right now
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October 31st, 2011, 09:57 AM | #15 |
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I could not be happier with this conversion. It has allowed me to have a very capable and competitive race bike at a fraction of the price of buying a new Ninjette. Some race organizations could say that this is not legal for a stock Ninja 250 class, but WERA has already blessed this as an acceptable bike (from what I was told by a WERA member). So far I have not had anybody protest this bike. But if a peson is looking for a fun trackday bike that can run with the fastest post-2008 Ninja 250s, then this is a great conversion!!!
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Same thing here. Bolted right in with no problems and no hardware issues. On the ninja250 guides they even say and show that it does. |
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November 25th, 2011, 04:52 PM | #18 | |
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now, the new-gen FRONT sprocket should NOT fit into the pre-gen, because the pre-gen sprocket has two mounting bolts, while the new gen doesn't. and thanks copperaxe, it's very good to know the front suspension and rear swingarm can bolt directly on. A WSMC guy (Ed Sorbo) implied it should be okay too. |
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November 26th, 2011, 11:32 AM | #19 |
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What I meant is I got one nut left over, that is it. It bolted right on and so far it seem it will stay on. On a related note, shock spring is pushed all the way down, I'm a heavy guy and Im worried once the engine is on the wheel might rub a bit on the rear fender; should I adjust it so that the spring is a bit higher?
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November 26th, 2011, 03:52 PM | #20 | |
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November 28th, 2011, 06:02 PM | #21 |
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This is cool to see more people converting to the new 17" wheels, one method or another. Ed Sorbo is a great source for information at the track, he has been helpfull to me and a friend who race Ninja 250s, but I had my pre-gen converted to the new wheels before I talked to him at the track.
More power to the conversion movement with the Ninjettes! Maybe more trackday guys and potential racers will follow when they see that you can make a "pre-gen" 250 every bit as capable at the race track for half the cost!!! |
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November 30th, 2011, 09:25 AM | #23 |
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17" wheel adapters!
Here is the guy to contact if you want a very simple way to mount 17" wheels on your old-gen Ninja250...
His name is Jeff, he races with WERA, jjuskowich@hotmail.com I believe he charges $150 for the whole kit (front and rear). So a person could quite simply buy a kit from Jeff, buy a set of wheels and tires, then bolt them on, torque and saftey wire as needed. The stickiest tires available for the old-gen bikes too, as simple as that! |
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November 30th, 2011, 10:00 AM | #24 |
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copperaxe, so 17'' wheels specifically means the New-gen's one right?
I was thinking about if the wheels from a Ninja500 be a viable options. |
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November 30th, 2011, 12:32 PM | #25 |
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Yes, hence the name of the thread.
People have used the ex500 wheels in the past, but using the new-gen 250 wheels is the simplest way to get the 17" tire selection on the old-gen. Plus I think that the 250 wheels are lighter than the old 500 wheels! |
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November 30th, 2011, 12:38 PM | #26 |
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cool thanks!
now, cerberusrex25 (another true trailblazer for this whole new-gen/pre-gen swap mod) has mention the rearsets from the new gen can be fitted into the pre-gen. currently, there are no adjustable rearsets for the pre-gen, so if the stock rearset fits, then I reckon aftermarket (adjustable!) ones from a new-gen will fit on the pre-gen! |
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Well as long as the holes match you can mount them, and the holes on the frame do match and so does the threads on the screws.
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I'm using rearset adjusters from A+L that work great. If I can find a set of OEM 2008+ rearsets that are cheap, I'll get them because they're black and don't stand out so badly from the rest of the bike |
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December 29th, 2011, 04:38 PM | #29 |
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Nice!!! Could you post some pics of this please?
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December 29th, 2011, 08:48 PM | #30 |
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Does anyone know if the pre-gen shock fit the new-gen? Reason why i ask, i got access to a pre-gen Penske which i want to try on the new gen.
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December 29th, 2011, 09:06 PM | #31 |
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...well if the new shock fits the classic bike, then the other way would also work
the mounting brackets are the same size and are interchangeable. The only difference is that the new shock is a little longer than the classic shock. |
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Yes, it bolts right in. You should have just searched because this has been talked about before. I'm one of those that has a new-gen shock in a pre-gen that just bolted right in, so the reverse would also work. It's a good thing you mentioned that you have an aftermarket shock otherwise I'd be asking why you would want to downgrade your shock.
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December 29th, 2011, 09:54 PM | #33 | |
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New gen shock is 320mm, how long is old gen shock? I have this penske shock practically free from my friend, so i need to check the length there as well.
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They are the same in length. Most pre-gen shocks that are used will appear maybe a couple mm (like 2-3mm) shorter simply because they settled over time/use. Also the real reason that the new-gen shocks raise up the rear end of a pre-gen is because of the stiffer spring and thicker fluid. It's just a much stronger shock and doesn't sag like the pre-gens do.
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So essentially you are trying to recreate the 250 ZZR.
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December 31st, 2011, 01:09 PM | #38 |
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My pregen shock was not so heavily used and the newgen shock I put on definitely seemed more than 2mm longer, and others have noted the same thing.
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December 31st, 2011, 04:39 PM | #40 |
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I'm considering swapping to the new style swingarm. My main reason is that although the "new gen" 17" wheel will fit with the old swingarm when things are modified; the clearance is real snug which makes tire warmer installation a pain.
So I'm looking to convert swingarms to help with tire warmers at the track. Luckily i can find them on ebay shipped for under $50. |
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