Some terms that I don't quite understand

farabeejunior · September 26th, 2014, 08:05 PM

Hello,

I just bought a 2008 250r (first bike) and there are some terms I don't quite understand.

The person I bought it from told me it's been jetted (HMF pipe installed), and that no choke use is needed. I guess if no choke is needed, then I just start her up and ride her almost right away? The part I don't understand is how that actually works. It idles at about 1300 RPM on a cold start.

Another question is, how difficult is it to replace the left, right, and front fairings? I'm a total newb and I'm concerned about dropping my bike. The bike currently has nice shiny looking fairings for those three sides. The seller gave me the stock fairings and suggested that I put those on instead until I get comfortable enough with the bike. I was just going to do this myself as the process doesn't look TOO complicated.

Thanks

verboten1 · September 26th, 2014, 09:17 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AMNhROn9x3U

I didn't watch this, but it looks like the right info.

It's fairly easy to do the fairings, I can now get mine on and off in about 30 minutes total.

I've done it a few times now....

If it starts no choke, cool. Mine won't

Runeknight95 · September 26th, 2014, 09:51 PM

Jetted means the Jets within the carbs have been changed to different sizes I believe

L+R fairings are a few bolts and that's it, maybe an extra pair of hands very simple

farabeejunior · September 26th, 2014, 10:27 PM

Is there info on how to remove the upper fairing? Trozza's follow-up in kkim's post seems to have the pic links broken.

broilmebk · September 29th, 2014, 12:38 PM

Try the service manual?

snot · September 29th, 2014, 04:18 PM

Welcome.
I cant remember the sequence. You can go here http://www.kawasakipartshouse.com/oe...cle_2008/parts find the pic of your parts and see how it is together.
I will tell you the tabs are fragile. You might look for a you tube video.

farabeejunior · September 30th, 2014, 01:14 AM

The left and right were easy. Gave up on the front - too many electricals connected to it and not enough space to maneuver easily.

Insane Pie · September 30th, 2014, 01:50 AM

I can make a video of removing the front fairing if you want.

broilmebk · September 30th, 2014, 07:55 AM

Dang. Did you do any searching?

Link to original page on YouTube.

farabeejunior · September 30th, 2014, 10:53 AM

oh that nakes sense. i didnt think to look for headlight disassembly vid. just kept searching for front fairing. thanks.

BoBO · October 3rd, 2014, 11:01 PM

The fairings are fairly easy. Couple of bolts by the headlight, two by the tank, one on the middle left, one on the inside, and one on the bottom. The rest are plastic clips. You have to remove the black side covers though.

Klondike1020 · October 3rd, 2014, 11:06 PM

Sawzalll. it will get those pesky fairings off in a jiffy.

If your bike starts and runs without chooke... might want to make sure it isnt running rich. not that it will matter.

nickjpass · October 4th, 2014, 07:34 AM

Ride with crap or afterward fairings. That way if you sell you can throw the stock ones back on and it'll look great. Usually aftermarket fairings are worth less and don't increase the value of the bike.

September 26th, 2014, 08:05 PM	#1
farabeejunior ninjette.org member Name: Farabee Location: CA bay area Join Date: Sep 2014 Motorcycle(s): ninja 250r 2008 Posts: 10	Some terms that I don't quite understand Hello, I just bought a 2008 250r (first bike) and there are some terms I don't quite understand. The person I bought it from told me it's been jetted (HMF pipe installed), and that no choke use is needed. I guess if no choke is needed, then I just start her up and ride her almost right away? The part I don't understand is how that actually works. It idles at about 1300 RPM on a cold start. Another question is, how difficult is it to replace the left, right, and front fairings? I'm a total newb and I'm concerned about dropping my bike. The bike currently has nice shiny looking fairings for those three sides. The seller gave me the stock fairings and suggested that I put those on instead until I get comfortable enough with the bike. I was just going to do this myself as the process doesn't look TOO complicated. Thanks

September 26th, 2014, 09:17 PM	#2
verboten1 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jason Location: Monroe, MI Join Date: May 2013 Motorcycle(s): '75 CB550:.'82 XV920:.'00 KLR650:.'00 EX250:.'08 Ninja 250 Posts: A lot. MOTM - June '15	http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AMNhROn9x3U I didn't watch this, but it looks like the right info. It's fairly easy to do the fairings, I can now get mine on and off in about 30 minutes total. I've done it a few times now.... If it starts no choke, cool. Mine won't __________________________________________________ '82 XV920: Soon to be tracker--'00 KLR685:adv --'04 DRZ400E--'12 Super Tenere --'13 Versys Ride more, worry less.

September 26th, 2014, 09:51 PM	#3
Runeknight95 ninjette.org member Name: Derek Location: Boynton Beach Join Date: Mar 2013 Motorcycle(s): 08 cbr1000rr, 2008 + 2012 ninja 250, 06 zx6r (636!) track only Posts: 150	Jetted means the Jets within the carbs have been changed to different sizes I believe L+R fairings are a few bolts and that's it, maybe an extra pair of hands very simple __________________________________________________ http://www.1000rr.net/forums/showthread.php?t=90412 http://www.8thcivic.com/forums/ http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1209877267

October 3rd, 2014, 11:01 PM	#11
BoBO ninjette.org guru Name: Genesis Location: Paradise Valley Village, AZ Join Date: Jan 2014 Motorcycle(s): SC28 Fireblade Posts: 463	The fairings are fairly easy. Couple of bolts by the headlight, two by the tank, one on the middle left, one on the inside, and one on the bottom. The rest are plastic clips. You have to remove the black side covers though. __________________________________________________ 94 900RR 04 BMW Z4 2.5 M Package 01 R170 AMG Sport Package

October 3rd, 2014, 11:06 PM	#12
Klondike1020 Intrepid Adventurer Name: Josh Location: Rochester/Buffalo NY Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2004 GSXR 750 , 71 cb350streettracker, 07 Polaris Predator 500 Posts: A lot.	Sawzalll. it will get those pesky fairings off in a jiffy. If your bike starts and runs without chooke... might want to make sure it isnt running rich. not that it will matter. __________________________________________________ LIFE IS NOT FOR REGRETS OR EXCUSES. Breath deep, seek peace. Embrace the Madness. Life is good, let it be

September 26th, 2014, 10:27 PM	#4
farabeejunior ninjette.org member Name: Farabee Location: CA bay area Join Date: Sep 2014 Motorcycle(s): ninja 250r 2008 Posts: 10	Is there info on how to remove the upper fairing? Trozza's follow-up in kkim's post seems to have the pic links broken.

September 29th, 2014, 12:38 PM	#5
broilmebk ninjette.org sage Name: Brian Location: Orange County, CA Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): '12 ninja 250r Posts: 762	Try the service manual?

September 29th, 2014, 04:18 PM	#6
snot sammich maker 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. MOTM - Apr '15	Welcome. I cant remember the sequence. You can go here http://www.kawasakipartshouse.com/oe...cle_2008/parts find the pic of your parts and see how it is together. I will tell you the tabs are fragile. You might look for a you tube video.

September 30th, 2014, 01:14 AM	#7
farabeejunior ninjette.org member Name: Farabee Location: CA bay area Join Date: Sep 2014 Motorcycle(s): ninja 250r 2008 Posts: 10	The left and right were easy. Gave up on the front - too many electricals connected to it and not enough space to maneuver easily.

September 30th, 2014, 01:50 AM	#8
Insane Pie ninjette.org member Name: Alex Location: Las Vegas Join Date: Apr 2014 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250 Posts: 132	I can make a video of removing the front fairing if you want.

September 30th, 2014, 07:55 AM	#9
broilmebk ninjette.org sage Name: Brian Location: Orange County, CA Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): '12 ninja 250r Posts: 762	Dang. Did you do any searching? Link to original page on YouTube.

September 30th, 2014, 10:53 AM	#10
farabeejunior ninjette.org member Name: Farabee Location: CA bay area Join Date: Sep 2014 Motorcycle(s): ninja 250r 2008 Posts: 10	oh that nakes sense. i didnt think to look for headlight disassembly vid. just kept searching for front fairing. thanks.

October 4th, 2014, 07:34 AM	#13
nickjpass #squid Name: nickypoo Location: Five Guys Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): Track dedicated 2008 ZX6R Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jul '16	Ride with crap or afterward fairings. That way if you sell you can throw the stock ones back on and it'll look great. Usually aftermarket fairings are worth less and don't increase the value of the bike. __________________________________________________

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