July 2nd, 2018, 07:19 PM | #1 |
ninjette.org newbie
Name: Marty
Location: El Paso, TX
Join Date: Jul 2018 Motorcycle(s): 2004 Ninja 250 Posts: 1
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Engine work at 10,000 miles
I have a 2004 Ninja 250 that has been sitting for over two years. I am about to CafeŽit with a Blue Collar Bobber kit. I have it apart and currently changing the oil, replacing the air filter with a K&N, replacing all fuel lines, bleeding the brakes, replacing clutch fluid, cleaning the carbs, replacing the chain, replacing front sprocket with a 16T and cleaning the crap out of the bike. It has a little over 10,000 mile on it. Any suggestions on what I should do with the engine, if anything? Is there maintenance that needs or should be done? Thanks in advance!
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July 3rd, 2018, 05:22 AM | #2 |
ninjette.org member
Name: Corey
Location: Minneapolis
Join Date: Oct 2015 Motorcycle(s): 16' S1000RR, 04' CB919, CRF150/230, 07' 250R Posts: 41
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If you're going to the trouble of the front sprocket and chain, i'd add $20 and buy a rear sprocket too. Flush the radiator fluid. Check brake pads over and replace as needed. Valve clearance check is probably the only in motor thing to check, at least for now. New plugs probably wouldn't hurt if you're going that far. You can skip the clutch fluid as it's cable operated. That should get you pretty well squared up with what you plan below.
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July 3rd, 2018, 06:59 AM | #3 |
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Name: Jay
Location: WI
Join Date: Jul 2013 Motorcycle(s): '06 SV650n, '00 Derbi GPR, '64 CA77 Dream 305, '70 CL450 Scrambler, numerous dirt bikes Posts: A lot.
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Sounds like you've got a pretty good handle on the situation, but look thorough this section for more ideas and tips - https://faq.ninja250.org/wiki/Ninja250_Howto
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