April 26th, 2012, 01:52 AM | #1 |
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Name: miguel
Location: tx
Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 08 ninja 250r Posts: 50
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my 2010 ninja is running sluggish (HELP)
I recently purchased a 2010 ninja 250r with 3400 miles.
The issue is that it runs very slow.. Ive owned three 08-up ninjas in the past and they didn't run this slow.. It almost feels like a slipping clutch in car because the rpm's will jump when I WOT and the bike is very slow to gain speed. Is it possible for a bike to have a 'slipping clutch'? I paid 2400 for the bike, which Is a pretty darn good deal here in Austin TX. Now Im thinking it was too good to be true. I bought it from the original owner, and he said he changed the oil ONE time at 1800 miles. Should I change the oil again now at 3400 miles?? I just bought the bike yesterday. The motor sounds good. No knocking, no ticking, sounds like new, and idles great. Any suggestions? |
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April 26th, 2012, 07:39 AM | #2 |
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Name: CB
Location: Murvill, TN
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Check the clutch cable adjustment. Change the oil. Ride off into the "Amarillo Sky".
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April 26th, 2012, 02:53 PM | #3 | |
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Name: Ed
Location: San Diego
Join Date: Mar 2012 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250R (SOLD - 2/16/2013) Posts: 492
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Maybe he put "Enegy Conserving" oil when he changed it? Any one more knowledgable than me may be able to answer is that could be a cause.
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April 27th, 2012, 08:54 AM | #4 |
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Name: Ted
Location: Johnson City, NY
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Yup, change the oil and put the proper oil in. The clutch is slipping due to the energy conserving car oil.
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April 28th, 2012, 07:13 AM | #5 |
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Name: Blue
Location: Charlotte, NC
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What is the overall condition of the bike? Brakes, air filter, tires, battery, clutch adjustment etc?
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