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EastlosAngeles · August 30th, 2016, 10:55 AM

I have a question im hoping someone can assist me, I was giving a 2010 ninja 250r by a short dude. Anyways ive been told this bike was lowered. For some reason i feel as im sitting in a upright position, the handle bars are to high. What can I do to lower them??

VaFish · August 30th, 2016, 10:57 AM

My daughters bike has the lowering kit on it. It does feel like the handle bars are higher than my bike is, because the back end is squatting down and your weight is shifted back.

If you don't need the lowering kit I would find a set of standard dog bones and replace them. You can sell the lowering kit here or on EBAY.

RacinNinja · August 30th, 2016, 10:57 AM

It's supposed to be upright. It's not a supersport.

You can get some clipons that will lower the bars a bit but the limiting factor will be the gas tank.

This is for older Ninjas but essentially the same thing. You'll get the idea.

http://faq.ninja250.org/wiki/I'd_lik..._about_clipons

EastlosAngeles · August 30th, 2016, 10:59 AM

So the ones I have now cant be raise back up

RacinNinja · August 30th, 2016, 11:01 AM

If it has a lowering kit, it's not in the bars, it's in the suspension.

Pics will be needed or a closer in person look to see if it's been lowered.

EastlosAngeles · August 30th, 2016, 11:07 AM

Bro tbh i dont know how to add pictures i just registered to the site 5min ago.. ok i know for a fact i have the lowering kit on for the rear, now is it possible to lower my bars or will i have to raise the rear to get the position im longing for..

VaFish · August 30th, 2016, 11:11 AM

Depends upon what type of kit it is. Some of them have multiple holes that you can just move back up to stock height.

If you don't need the lowering kit it is much better to remove it. The bike will handle better with less chance of scraping metal parts in the corners.

To add a picture hit the Go Advanced button, then Manage Attachments, browse and upload your picture, then close the attachment window and make your post.

Oh and welcome to the forum.

EastlosAngeles · August 30th, 2016, 11:14 AM

Correct it does have multiple holes im staring at it now. Ok so i can just raise it back with these cirrect? Is si first chance I get i will buy the ones yoyr telling me about...

VaFish · August 30th, 2016, 11:18 AM

Does it look something like these?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/1710633...&ul_noapp=true

If so move the one end to the other holes. I can't remember if longer lowers or raises the bike, I'd have to measure mine and my daughters.

Alex · August 30th, 2016, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by EastlosAngeles

Bro tbh i dont know how to add pictures i just registered to the site 5min ago.

How do I load pictures on to this site?

RacinNinja · August 30th, 2016, 11:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EastlosAngeles

Bro tbh i dont know how to add pictures i just registered to the site 5min ago.. ok i know for a fact i have the lowering kit on for the rear, now is it possible to lower my bars or will i have to raise the rear to get the position im longing for..

That depends on what position you're going for.

If you're wanting that ZX6 supersport seating position, no, it's not possible on these bikes.

The Ninja's are designed to be more upright, like a standard bike. You can get clip ons that will lower your hands a little bit.

The suspension has nothing to do with the rider triangle, IE the relationship between the bars, seat and footpegs. You're going to be upright a bit.

The suspension has to do with how close to the ground you are. It would also be good to confirm if the front has been lowered with springs at all too. If you raise the rear, it will make it harder for your feet to be flat on the ground or for you to touch the ground at all. If you're shorter, you might not want to raise the back end back up.

Think about some of this and we can go further.

VaFish · August 30th, 2016, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by RacinNinja

.....The suspension has nothing to do with the rider triangle, IE the relationship between the bars, seat and footpegs. You're going to be upright a bit. ......

I know it doesn't change the triangle. But it rotates the triangle backwards a bit.

I know when I sit on my daughters bike, which has only the rear suspension lowered, it feels like I am sitting even more upright, almost leaning back and the bars feel higher. It is very strange swapping back and forth between the two bikes.

RacinNinja · August 30th, 2016, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by VaFish

I know it doesn't change the triangle. But it rotates the triangle backwards a bit.

I know when I sit on my daughters bike, which has only the rear suspension lowered, it feels like I am sitting even more upright, almost leaning back and the bars feel higher. It is very strange swapping back and forth between the two bikes.

For sure!

But if this guy is thinking the Ninjette is a mini ZX6, he will be disappointed.

VaFish · August 30th, 2016, 11:40 AM

The other thing is his bike may have the bars raised or moved back a bit. That is sometimes done by short riders to reduce the reach.

Pictures of the handlebars and the rear suspension would really help. Also as you stated asking the previous owner if the front springs were lowered any too.

It's all just guessing at this point without actually seeing the bike.

Snake · August 30th, 2016, 01:17 PM

Hello and welcome!

snot · September 4th, 2016, 06:29 PM

Welcome,
Any updates on your bike?

JohnnyBravo · September 5th, 2016, 09:36 PM

August 30th, 2016, 10:55 AM	#1
EastlosAngeles ninjette.org newbie Name: JR Location: El sereno,ca Join Date: Aug 2016 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Kawasaki ninja 250r special edition Posts: 4	Goodmorning! I have a question im hoping someone can assist me, I was giving a 2010 ninja 250r by a short dude. Anyways ive been told this bike was lowered. For some reason i feel as im sitting in a upright position, the handle bars are to high. What can I do to lower them??

August 30th, 2016, 10:57 AM	#3
RacinNinja Vintage Screwball Name: B Location: Washington Join Date: Feb 2016 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Ninja 250, 2008 Ninja 250, 2019 KTM 1290SDR, 2017 FZ10 Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '16	It's supposed to be upright. It's not a supersport. You can get some clipons that will lower the bars a bit but the limiting factor will be the gas tank. This is for older Ninjas but essentially the same thing. You'll get the idea. http://faq.ninja250.org/wiki/I'd_lik..._about_clipons __________________________________________________ Goin' fast on slow bikes!

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RacinNinja Vintage Screwball Name: B Location: Washington Join Date: Feb 2016 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Ninja 250, 2008 Ninja 250, 2019 KTM 1290SDR, 2017 FZ10 Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '16	If it has a lowering kit, it's not in the bars, it's in the suspension. Pics will be needed or a closer in person look to see if it's been lowered. __________________________________________________ Goin' fast on slow bikes!

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August 30th, 2016, 10:57 AM	#2
VaFish ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Tom Location: Northern Virginia Join Date: Jul 2015 Motorcycle(s): 2001 Ninja 250, 2019 Harley Ultra Classic, 2001 Suzuki SV650 Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jan '16	My daughters bike has the lowering kit on it. It does feel like the handle bars are higher than my bike is, because the back end is squatting down and your weight is shifted back. If you don't need the lowering kit I would find a set of standard dog bones and replace them. You can sell the lowering kit here or on EBAY.

August 30th, 2016, 10:59 AM	#4
EastlosAngeles ninjette.org newbie Name: JR Location: El sereno,ca Join Date: Aug 2016 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Kawasaki ninja 250r special edition Posts: 4	So the ones I have now cant be raise back up

August 30th, 2016, 11:07 AM	#6
EastlosAngeles ninjette.org newbie Name: JR Location: El sereno,ca Join Date: Aug 2016 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Kawasaki ninja 250r special edition Posts: 4	Bro tbh i dont know how to add pictures i just registered to the site 5min ago.. ok i know for a fact i have the lowering kit on for the rear, now is it possible to lower my bars or will i have to raise the rear to get the position im longing for..

August 30th, 2016, 11:11 AM	#7
VaFish ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Tom Location: Northern Virginia Join Date: Jul 2015 Motorcycle(s): 2001 Ninja 250, 2019 Harley Ultra Classic, 2001 Suzuki SV650 Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jan '16	Depends upon what type of kit it is. Some of them have multiple holes that you can just move back up to stock height. If you don't need the lowering kit it is much better to remove it. The bike will handle better with less chance of scraping metal parts in the corners. To add a picture hit the Go Advanced button, then Manage Attachments, browse and upload your picture, then close the attachment window and make your post. Oh and welcome to the forum.

August 30th, 2016, 11:14 AM	#8
EastlosAngeles ninjette.org newbie Name: JR Location: El sereno,ca Join Date: Aug 2016 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Kawasaki ninja 250r special edition Posts: 4	Correct it does have multiple holes im staring at it now. Ok so i can just raise it back with these cirrect? Is si first chance I get i will buy the ones yoyr telling me about...

August 30th, 2016, 11:18 AM	#9
VaFish ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Tom Location: Northern Virginia Join Date: Jul 2015 Motorcycle(s): 2001 Ninja 250, 2019 Harley Ultra Classic, 2001 Suzuki SV650 Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jan '16	Does it look something like these? http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/1710633...&ul_noapp=true If so move the one end to the other holes. I can't remember if longer lowers or raises the bike, I'd have to measure mine and my daughters.

August 30th, 2016, 11:40 AM	#14
VaFish ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Tom Location: Northern Virginia Join Date: Jul 2015 Motorcycle(s): 2001 Ninja 250, 2019 Harley Ultra Classic, 2001 Suzuki SV650 Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jan '16	The other thing is his bike may have the bars raised or moved back a bit. That is sometimes done by short riders to reduce the reach. Pictures of the handlebars and the rear suspension would really help. Also as you stated asking the previous owner if the front springs were lowered any too. It's all just guessing at this point without actually seeing the bike.

August 30th, 2016, 01:17 PM	#15
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