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June 14th, 2010, 01:21 PM
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ninjette.org member
Name: D'Arcey
Location: NJ
Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 1989 Ninja 250 / 1997 Bandit 1200S Posts: 13
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89' 250...sorting a few issues.
Hi all...as some of you may have read, im a new 250 owner. And naturally with a bike of this age....its got some issues. I'm very competent with bike motors as i have been wrenching for a bike now. Im no carb expert...but, who is? haha. Ok, the issues...Lets list them.
1 - Needs new tires. Thats easy. 2 - New brakes. All basic hydraulic systems. I got this. 3 - Starter solenoid blown. Meh...ive got a momentary switch wired in for now...no biggie. 4- Temp gauge. Anyone kn ow the procedure for checking that thing? My maiden voyage ride home showed that gauge anywhere from dead cold to well overheating. Im guessing something is off a bit... 5 - How is the fan controlled? Im pretty sure its not working....as the PO had a switch wired in for it...which also now doesnt work. 6 - Thermostat...under the tank? Near water pump? 7 - This is the weirdest of them all i think. After getting home...she stalled in my driveway...and now the oil light was on (not previously before that i remember). I noticed oil on my motor...so immediately thought head gasket...but, doesnt show immediate signs of that. Then i notice steam coming from a port under the carbs on top of the crankcase. Shouldnt there be something there? A cap, or hose? Its just a hole right in the middle top of the crankcase...spitting oil out! What gives? Ok....that enough to start with? Im working with no manual here....go easy on me! Thanks in advance. |
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June 14th, 2010, 01:28 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.
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can you post a picture of #7?
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June 14th, 2010, 01:31 PM
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ninjette.org member
Name: D'Arcey
Location: NJ
Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 1989 Ninja 250 / 1997 Bandit 1200S Posts: 13
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Damn...i COULD, but not now. I bet i could point it out on a parts breakout diagram...
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June 14th, 2010, 01:35 PM
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ninjette.org member
Name: D'Arcey
Location: NJ
Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 1989 Ninja 250 / 1997 Bandit 1200S Posts: 13
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Pretty sure this is it!
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June 14th, 2010, 01:47 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.
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I believe that's the crankcase vent. On the new gen bikes, there is a hose that runs from there to the airbox.
If nothing else find a piece of tubing that fits the vent and put a small filter on the end of it. |
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June 14th, 2010, 01:51 PM
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ninjette.org member
Name: D'Arcey
Location: NJ
Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 1989 Ninja 250 / 1997 Bandit 1200S Posts: 13
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Ok thanks...thats helpful. It least i know its supposed to be there.
My next step will be to find out where all this oil came from...though...and do an oil change. Even if it were a headgasket...the job doesnt look too bad. Although....without a manual....? Anyone wanna share? or let me rent one from ya for a few bucks? |
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June 14th, 2010, 01:57 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.
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Lots of info in the new gen DIY section...
http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=5586 more info in the ninjette wiki... http://www.ninjette.org/wiki/Index good pre gen info here... http://faq.ninja250.org/wiki/Main_Page check your PM. 
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June 14th, 2010, 01:59 PM
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ninjette.org member
Name: D'Arcey
Location: NJ
Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 1989 Ninja 250 / 1997 Bandit 1200S Posts: 13
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Wonderful resources! Thanks Kelly!
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June 14th, 2010, 02:02 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.
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have fun.
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