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Beagle Fan · November 20th, 2014, 09:19 AM

Morning, this is my first forum so please be kind to the newbie. I just bought a 2001- 250. It's not my first bike but it may become my everyday bike. HOWEVER, it looks like it needs new carbs. I was wondering if anyone knew where to find them other than a Kawasaki dealer?

Since I haven't been able to ride it yet I was also wondering how the 250 would compare to a Honda VFR500 interceptor? I use to have one back in the 80's.

Looking forward to hearing about the Ninjette!!

csmith12 · November 20th, 2014, 09:25 AM

Welcome Al, you can find some used carbs on ebay.

Beagle Fan · November 20th, 2014, 09:34 AM

Thanks Chris, I'm not much of a wrench guy. Do you know if there a year specific carbs? Don't want to get the wrong ones.

csmith12 · November 20th, 2014, 09:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beagle Fan

Thanks Chris, I'm not much of a wrench guy. Do you know if there a year specific carbs? Don't want to get the wrong ones.

I am not 100% sure of compatibility between the older/newer generations, someone with more experience than me will chime in soon. But assuming your bike is a 2001 (your profile) then you can get a carb set from the years 1988–2007.

Beagle Fan · November 20th, 2014, 11:53 AM

Thanks, that helps!!

NevadaWolf · November 20th, 2014, 12:20 PM

I looked up the Carburetor Assembly on Kawasaki Parts House. They gave the part number as 15003-1602. Searching by that part number, it shows for years 2001-2007.

The part number for the Carburetor Assembly for 1988-2000 is 15001-1433.

So Kawi says something changed, but I don't know the parts well enough to say what.

Beagle Fan · November 20th, 2014, 12:36 PM

COOL~~ Thanks Do you thing there would be any other place besides E-bay that might have them?

NevadaWolf · November 20th, 2014, 12:38 PM

I'm bored....

The parts places are showing roughly $800ish for the assembly.

But hey! Here's one for just over $200 http://www.ebay.com/itm/01-07-Kawasa...-/360833737435

Ok, I really should get back to work....

csmith12 · November 20th, 2014, 12:41 PM

whoa!!!! thanks for the details on part #'s Teri but 2 big faces for some old carbs... hell naw... keep shopping, you should be able to score a deal for $100 or under.

NevadaWolf · November 20th, 2014, 12:44 PM

Well http://oemninjaparts.com/ is down so I can't check with him.

Also, check through our own Marketplace, there's some older bikes/engines in there: https://www.ninjette.org/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=16

I don't know any salvage sites other than digging through eBay. Craigslist may have something if you can find someone parting out a 250.

Beagle Fan · November 20th, 2014, 01:04 PM

Thanks guys~ I just found a post for a set for $50 + shipping. Waiting to hear back. If not the $200 isn't TOO bad. REALLY want to get this baby up and running!!!! It should be a hoot!

JohnnyBravo · November 20th, 2014, 01:25 PM

🙉🙈🙊

whats wrong with your carbs, they so bad off ya can't clean / rebuild them???

JohnnyBravo · November 20th, 2014, 01:26 PM

P. S. I'm a bully breed fan myself

but beagles are cute an cuddly too

Beagle Fan · November 20th, 2014, 01:34 PM

WELL, to tell the truth my mechanic friend looked the bike over for me and suggested I replace them. I think he tried cleaning them but they had been sitting for 7 years un-used.

BTW~ Beagles really stands for Philly Eagles! Until Chip came along they had been playing like dogs!

250rr · November 20th, 2014, 02:49 PM

Hello

JohnnyBravo · November 20th, 2014, 02:54 PM

Oh... I'm not much on pro sports

Shew hope ya find some good carbs cheap if they are that bad off, I usually soak then try to rebuild them before I go off spending money for new

cbinker · November 20th, 2014, 02:55 PM

forums are full of immature thin skinned adults, enjoy!

KJohnson21 · November 21st, 2014, 10:22 PM

catseye · November 24th, 2014, 09:58 AM

welcome. Carbs are actually not that big a deal to clean/rebuild. Try it with a decent set of cores and a rebuild kit both from ebay. cheap enough, why not?

snot · November 24th, 2014, 02:07 PM

Welcome!

Snake · November 24th, 2014, 04:17 PM

Hello and welcome.

Beagle Fan · November 25th, 2014, 08:47 AM

Thanks all!! Nope, no name yet. I haven't even sat on the bike yet. It's at a friends awaiting the carbs I bought from TonyKZ1. Should be here any day.
I'm not sure what I am going to do with the old ones? Maybe see if I can get them functioning. Looks like winter is coming in a big way the the East tomorrow so no riding even if they do make it.

November 20th, 2014, 09:19 AM	#1
Beagle Fan ninjette.org member Name: Al Location: Philly Join Date: Nov 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2001 Kawasaki 250 Posts: 15	New guy Morning, this is my first forum so please be kind to the newbie. I just bought a 2001- 250. It's not my first bike but it may become my everyday bike. HOWEVER, it looks like it needs new carbs. I was wondering if anyone knew where to find them other than a Kawasaki dealer? Since I haven't been able to ride it yet I was also wondering how the 250 would compare to a Honda VFR500 interceptor? I use to have one back in the 80's. Looking forward to hearing about the Ninjette!!

November 20th, 2014, 09:25 AM	#2
csmith12 The Corner Whisperer Name: Chris (aka Reactor) Location: Northern KY Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	Welcome Al, you can find some used carbs on ebay. __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

November 20th, 2014, 09:34 AM	#3
Beagle Fan ninjette.org member Name: Al Location: Philly Join Date: Nov 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2001 Kawasaki 250 Posts: 15	Carbs Thanks Chris, I'm not much of a wrench guy. Do you know if there a year specific carbs? Don't want to get the wrong ones.

November 20th, 2014, 11:53 AM	#5
Beagle Fan ninjette.org member Name: Al Location: Philly Join Date: Nov 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2001 Kawasaki 250 Posts: 15	Carbs Thanks, that helps!!

November 20th, 2014, 12:20 PM	#6
NevadaWolf Certified looney toon Name: Teri Location: 39°52'40.7"N 118°23'53.8"W (Northern NV) Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250, 102k+ miles -- 2014 CB500X, 42k+ miles Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 16 MOTM Jul '13, Jul '14	I looked up the Carburetor Assembly on Kawasaki Parts House. They gave the part number as 15003-1602. Searching by that part number, it shows for years 2001-2007. The part number for the Carburetor Assembly for 1988-2000 is 15001-1433. So Kawi says something changed, but I don't know the parts well enough to say what. __________________________________________________ <-- Linky Hey Unregistered! The code [you] shows the username currently logged in. IBA # 56020 AMA # 521481 Fun Rides! ][ My Videos ][ My Gear Hold yourself to the same rules you expect others to follow.
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November 20th, 2014, 12:36 PM	#7
Beagle Fan ninjette.org member Name: Al Location: Philly Join Date: Nov 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2001 Kawasaki 250 Posts: 15	Carbs COOL~~ Thanks Do you thing there would be any other place besides E-bay that might have them?

November 20th, 2014, 12:38 PM	#8
NevadaWolf Certified looney toon Name: Teri Location: 39°52'40.7"N 118°23'53.8"W (Northern NV) Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250, 102k+ miles -- 2014 CB500X, 42k+ miles Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 16 MOTM Jul '13, Jul '14	I'm bored.... The parts places are showing roughly $800ish for the assembly. But hey! Here's one for just over $200 http://www.ebay.com/itm/01-07-Kawasa...-/360833737435 Ok, I really should get back to work.... __________________________________________________ <-- Linky Hey Unregistered! The code [you] shows the username currently logged in. IBA # 56020 AMA # 521481 Fun Rides! ][ My Videos ][ My Gear Hold yourself to the same rules you expect others to follow.

November 20th, 2014, 12:41 PM	#9
csmith12 The Corner Whisperer Name: Chris (aka Reactor) Location: Northern KY Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	whoa!!!! thanks for the details on part #'s Teri but 2 big faces for some old carbs... hell naw... keep shopping, you should be able to score a deal for $100 or under. __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

November 20th, 2014, 12:44 PM	#10
NevadaWolf Certified looney toon Name: Teri Location: 39°52'40.7"N 118°23'53.8"W (Northern NV) Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250, 102k+ miles -- 2014 CB500X, 42k+ miles Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 16 MOTM Jul '13, Jul '14	Well http://oemninjaparts.com/ is down so I can't check with him. Also, check through our own Marketplace, there's some older bikes/engines in there: https://www.ninjette.org/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=16 I don't know any salvage sites other than digging through eBay. Craigslist may have something if you can find someone parting out a 250. __________________________________________________ <-- Linky Hey Unregistered! The code [you] shows the username currently logged in. IBA # 56020 AMA # 521481 Fun Rides! ][ My Videos ][ My Gear Hold yourself to the same rules you expect others to follow.

November 20th, 2014, 01:04 PM	#11
Beagle Fan ninjette.org member Name: Al Location: Philly Join Date: Nov 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2001 Kawasaki 250 Posts: 15	Carbs Thanks guys~ I just found a post for a set for $50 + shipping. Waiting to hear back. If not the $200 isn't TOO bad. REALLY want to get this baby up and running!!!! It should be a hoot!
	1 out of 1 members found this post helpful.

November 20th, 2014, 01:25 PM	#12
JohnnyBravo Certifiable nontundrum Name: Harper Location: NC Milkshake stand Join Date: Mar 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2013 SE NINJA 300 Posts: Too much. MOTM - Sep '13, Sep '16	🙉🙈🙊 whats wrong with your carbs, they so bad off ya can't clean / rebuild them??? __________________________________________________

November 20th, 2014, 01:26 PM	#13
JohnnyBravo Certifiable nontundrum Name: Harper Location: NC Milkshake stand Join Date: Mar 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2013 SE NINJA 300 Posts: Too much. MOTM - Sep '13, Sep '16	P. S. I'm a bully breed fan myself but beagles are cute an cuddly too __________________________________________________

November 20th, 2014, 01:34 PM	#14
Beagle Fan ninjette.org member Name: Al Location: Philly Join Date: Nov 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2001 Kawasaki 250 Posts: 15	carbs WELL, to tell the truth my mechanic friend looked the bike over for me and suggested I replace them. I think he tried cleaning them but they had been sitting for 7 years un-used. BTW~ Beagles really stands for Philly Eagles! Until Chip came along they had been playing like dogs!

November 20th, 2014, 02:49 PM	#15
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November 20th, 2014, 02:54 PM	#16
JohnnyBravo Certifiable nontundrum Name: Harper Location: NC Milkshake stand Join Date: Mar 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2013 SE NINJA 300 Posts: Too much. MOTM - Sep '13, Sep '16	Oh... I'm not much on pro sports Shew hope ya find some good carbs cheap if they are that bad off, I usually soak then try to rebuild them before I go off spending money for new __________________________________________________

November 20th, 2014, 02:55 PM	#17
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November 21st, 2014, 10:22 PM	#18
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November 24th, 2014, 09:58 AM	#19
catseye ninjette.org member Name: John Location: "Raleighwood", NC Join Date: Nov 2014 Motorcycle(s): '76 KZ900, '99 Ninja 250, Posts: 78	welcome. Carbs are actually not that big a deal to clean/rebuild. Try it with a decent set of cores and a rebuild kit both from ebay. cheap enough, why not? __________________________________________________ All I remember is dirt, sky, dirt....ambulance.

November 24th, 2014, 02:07 PM	#20
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November 24th, 2014, 04:17 PM	#21
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November 25th, 2014, 08:47 AM	#22
Beagle Fan ninjette.org member Name: Al Location: Philly Join Date: Nov 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2001 Kawasaki 250 Posts: 15	carb Thanks all!! Nope, no name yet. I haven't even sat on the bike yet. It's at a friends awaiting the carbs I bought from TonyKZ1. Should be here any day. I'm not sure what I am going to do with the old ones? Maybe see if I can get them functioning. Looks like winter is coming in a big way the the East tomorrow so no riding even if they do make it.

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