New Bay Area Ninja owner

Guoseph · October 21st, 2011, 11:12 PM

Hi Everyone,

Just picked up a clean 2003 Ninja 250 with only 3,240 miles on it. Lime green of course. Planning to use it as a commuter bike. Here is the arrival picture (check out the 10 year old tires!):

It got punted to the outside by my wife because there's a fuel leak in the petcock area (she's not big on smelling gas fumes in the garage). Going to replace the aging fuel line to see if that fixes it, since I was going to put in an in-line filter anyway. If that doesn't work, does anyone know why searching Ebay only gets you 08+ petcocks?

Went for a quick spin, bike seems to run fine, given that it's been ridden around than 1 mile a day since new. Doesn't want to idle coming to the light though. I think it may have to do with the fueling issue at the petcock/fuel line, we'll see.

Alex

mrcrunch · October 21st, 2011, 11:27 PM

hey, welcome.

Alex · October 22nd, 2011, 09:01 AM

Howdy! Are you sure that the leak is down by the fuel line / petcock? If so, great, as once you find a replacement petcock it's a pretty easy fix. The far more common fuel leak on those models is due to people punching through the gas tank with the fairing screws and putting a hole in it. That's a much more expensive problem to deal with.

Either way, I'm not sure that that leak is related to stalling while coming close to idle; that's more likely a symptom of carbs that need a good cleaning, with clogged jets.

bluepoof · October 22nd, 2011, 10:46 AM

Welcome, newest Alex!

You've got two of my favorite bikes -- isn't the CB-1 fun?

Lots of us here in the Bay Area; we'll have to get another meet going soon.

250fan · October 22nd, 2011, 11:10 AM

Welcome!! California!!!

rusninja · October 22nd, 2011, 11:49 AM

welcome :]

Guoseph · October 22nd, 2011, 12:48 PM

Thanks everyone, would love to join a group ride of some sort in the Bay Area.

So far I've determined it's not the fuel line, but the filter and new fuel line went on anyway. I'm also fairly certain it's not the tank, the only place that is wet is the lower part of the petcock and the fuel only comes out when the bike is running. Now that I've got a new fuel line and some proper clamps, it looks like fuel is coming out the gasket on the petcock.

@bluepoof Yes, the CB-1 is lots of fun, the Ninjette makes the CB-1 feel like a fast bike

Guoseph · October 22nd, 2011, 02:51 PM

Just a quick update, I tried sealing the petcock gasket from the outside and it stopped leaking. I think I'll just go ahead and replace the petcock to be safe. Bike idles while parked, haven't had a chance to test ride yet.

1LoneWolf · October 22nd, 2011, 03:16 PM

Hey, another Bay Area guy! Welcome!

ducducgooseit · October 22nd, 2011, 05:55 PM

Welcome to the 250 party.

nickjpass · October 22nd, 2011, 07:21 PM

to the family...have fun! That is a very clean looking 250

massacremasses · October 22nd, 2011, 11:12 PM

Nice. Clean looking pregen.

Fly'in Ninja · October 22nd, 2011, 11:23 PM

Hello and Welcome!!

MotoED · October 23rd, 2011, 09:59 PM

KJohnson21 · October 24th, 2011, 11:40 PM

Snake · October 27th, 2011, 02:04 AM

Hello and welcome.

Zyconic17 · October 28th, 2011, 11:22 AM

wow sweet bike!

October 21st, 2011, 11:12 PM	#1
Guoseph ninjette.org member Name: Alex Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2015 Husky FE501S, 2007 KTM 525 EXC, 2002 KTM 250 EXC, 1998 Honda VFR 800 Posts: 113	New Bay Area Ninja owner Hi Everyone, Just picked up a clean 2003 Ninja 250 with only 3,240 miles on it. Lime green of course. Planning to use it as a commuter bike. Here is the arrival picture (check out the 10 year old tires!): It got punted to the outside by my wife because there's a fuel leak in the petcock area (she's not big on smelling gas fumes in the garage). Going to replace the aging fuel line to see if that fixes it, since I was going to put in an in-line filter anyway. If that doesn't work, does anyone know why searching Ebay only gets you 08+ petcocks? Went for a quick spin, bike seems to run fine, given that it's been ridden around than 1 mile a day since new. Doesn't want to idle coming to the light though. I think it may have to do with the fueling issue at the petcock/fuel line, we'll see. Alex

October 22nd, 2011, 09:01 AM	#3
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	Howdy! Are you sure that the leak is down by the fuel line / petcock? If so, great, as once you find a replacement petcock it's a pretty easy fix. The far more common fuel leak on those models is due to people punching through the gas tank with the fairing screws and putting a hole in it. That's a much more expensive problem to deal with. Either way, I'm not sure that that leak is related to stalling while coming close to idle; that's more likely a symptom of carbs that need a good cleaning, with clogged jets. __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

October 22nd, 2011, 10:46 AM	#4
bluepoof ninjette.org sage Name: Carolyn Location: San Carlos, CA Join Date: Nov 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250, 2002 Yamaha XT225 Posts: 597	Welcome, newest Alex! You've got two of my favorite bikes -- isn't the CB-1 fun? Lots of us here in the Bay Area; we'll have to get another meet going soon. __________________________________________________ www.bluepoof.com

October 22nd, 2011, 11:49 AM	#6
rusninja Ninjette wanabe :D Name: Ruslan Location: San Jose Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): white 300 :D Posts: A lot.	welcome :] __________________________________________________ VROOOM vrooom >.>

October 22nd, 2011, 07:21 PM	#11
nickjpass #squid Name: nickypoo Location: Five Guys Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): Track dedicated 2008 ZX6R Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jul '16	to the family...have fun! That is a very clean looking 250 __________________________________________________

October 21st, 2011, 11:27 PM	#2
mrcrunch ninjette.org member Name: Brian Location: wixom MI Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2007 250r Posts: 54	hey, welcome.

October 22nd, 2011, 11:10 AM	#5
250fan ninjette.org member Name: Greg Location: Bakersfield, CA Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 250r Posts: 75	Welcome!! California!!!

October 22nd, 2011, 12:48 PM	#7
Guoseph ninjette.org member Name: Alex Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2015 Husky FE501S, 2007 KTM 525 EXC, 2002 KTM 250 EXC, 1998 Honda VFR 800 Posts: 113	Thanks everyone, would love to join a group ride of some sort in the Bay Area. So far I've determined it's not the fuel line, but the filter and new fuel line went on anyway. I'm also fairly certain it's not the tank, the only place that is wet is the lower part of the petcock and the fuel only comes out when the bike is running. Now that I've got a new fuel line and some proper clamps, it looks like fuel is coming out the gasket on the petcock. @bluepoof Yes, the CB-1 is lots of fun, the Ninjette makes the CB-1 feel like a fast bike

October 22nd, 2011, 02:51 PM	#8
Guoseph ninjette.org member Name: Alex Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2015 Husky FE501S, 2007 KTM 525 EXC, 2002 KTM 250 EXC, 1998 Honda VFR 800 Posts: 113	Just a quick update, I tried sealing the petcock gasket from the outside and it stopped leaking. I think I'll just go ahead and replace the petcock to be safe. Bike idles while parked, haven't had a chance to test ride yet.

October 22nd, 2011, 03:16 PM	#9
1LoneWolf ninjette.org member Name: R. Location: San Francisco, CA Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R Posts: 86	Hey, another Bay Area guy! Welcome!

October 22nd, 2011, 05:55 PM	#10
ducducgooseit Name: ... Location: ... Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): ... Posts: 999	Welcome to the 250 party.

October 22nd, 2011, 11:12 PM	#12
massacremasses Avid Kitteh Poster Name: Justin Location: Norcal Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Yamaha TTR 50 SUCK IT Posts: A lot.	Nice. Clean looking pregen. __________________________________________________ I powdercoat stuff Help me pay for my addiction I say funny stuff. http://twitter.com/JustinPWNSyou sometimes... I write like a 12 year old too, http://justinpwnsyou.wordpress.com/

October 22nd, 2011, 11:23 PM	#13
Fly'in Ninja ninjette.org guru Name: Al Location: Bay Area Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): C-250R-ST Posts: 287	Hello and Welcome!!

October 23rd, 2011, 09:59 PM	#14
MotoED ninjette.org guru Name: Edd Location: Los Angeles-CALI Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 SE Pearl/Ebony Ninja 250R Posts: 376	__________________________________________________ [#4]

October 24th, 2011, 11:40 PM	#15
KJohnson21 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Ken Location: Indio, CA Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 Kawasaki EX250 "Yoshi", '99 Kawasaki Concours "Grace", '06 Concours "Belle", '06 Yamaha YZF600R "Slick" Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 3	__________________________________________________ < ATGATT > Sweat you can wipe off, Road rash you can't. HEY!! Unregistered!! Does your bike have a name?

October 27th, 2011, 02:04 AM	#16
Snake ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rick Location: Alexandria, Louisiana Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much. MOTY - 2017, MOTM - Jan '19, Oct '16, May '14	Hello and welcome.

October 28th, 2011, 11:22 AM	#17
Zyconic17 ninjette.org member Name: David Location: Arvada Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250r Track bike, Honda CRF250r Dirt bike Posts: 137	wow sweet bike!

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