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May 25th, 2017, 01:41 PM
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ninjette.org newbie
Name: Greg
Location: Cleveland
Join Date: May 2017 Motorcycle(s): Ex250f Posts: 1
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2004 250R
Picked up a 2004 250R w/ 2400 miles over easter, this is my first street motorcycle and has been an adventure through and through.
The bike was left setting for 10+ years with basic fuel in the tank. I've cleaned the carbs, done the airbox modification, fuel filter, replaced spark plugs ( couple of times) and replaced tires, most of my work so far has been focused on the carburetors and running / idle issues. I've come to the conclusion the bike needs to have the valves adjusted. Its typically pretty tricky to get running. 1st try it will kick over and start for however long I can keep it idling. After the first try though it will crank and crank until some starting fluid is applied. I am not a complete mechanical novice, but am intimidated by this job. Also now fully understand why newer bikes may be a better choice for newer riders. Also, the idea of taking it down for a couple more days has me chomping at the bit to ride it ... Curious if any members are in the Cleveland Ohio area who have some experience with this? |
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May 25th, 2017, 01:58 PM
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Name: Cadd
Location: 41°21'13.1"N, 74°41'37.4"W
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May 29th, 2017, 04:01 PM
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Name: snot
Location: West Ohio - in the kitchen
Join Date: Feb 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 white 300, 09 KLX 250 SF, 09 thunder blue 250(traded) Posts: A lot.
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Welcome... From the other side of Ohio
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May 29th, 2017, 09:27 PM
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ninjette.org guru
Name: J
Location: Tucson
Join Date: May 2017 Motorcycle(s): 250r Posts: 254
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No in Tucson, AZ. Sorry
Also I bought my first bike that sat for only 6 months or so (is what I was told) and I got it to fire right up after a basic tune up. Can't wait to start riding mine. |
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May 29th, 2017, 10:40 PM
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June 2nd, 2017, 07:15 PM
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ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Rick
Location: Alexandria, Louisiana
Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much.
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Hello and welcome!
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June 3rd, 2017, 09:27 AM
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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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June 3rd, 2017, 10:28 AM
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Guy Who Enjoys Riding
Name: Jim
Location: North Carolina
Join Date: Jul 2016 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250 Posts: A lot.
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Although checking the valve clearances is a good idea, your symptom may be pointing to clogged pilot circuits in the carbs. The fact that starting fluid gets it going adds credibility to that theory.
A typical valve symptom is wanting to idle at 3,000 rpm or slow down and stall, but I was always able to start mine when the valves weren't quite closing. |
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June 5th, 2017, 06:14 AM
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Name: T
Location: no where
Join Date: Feb 2016 Motorcycle(s): 2007 ninja 250, 14 ninja 300, 09 1125CR Posts: A lot.
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