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Old May 23rd, 2017, 05:12 PM   #1
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First bike.

Hey I'm new to owning a motorcycle, first bike got a used 03 ninja 250r. Bought it for 1200 with 16k miles, a little scratched on the mirrors and under fairing but overall great condition.




Just purchased some tune-up items today, spark plugs uni air filter, ignition coils, battery, oil/ oil filter and seafoam.
The guy who owned it before me had it sitting for some time and I'm sure it is in need of a system flush. Tires are dry rotted from the heat here, buying them next once I get the bike running and idling good. It started up but just had a rough idle.
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Old May 23rd, 2017, 05:30 PM   #2
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Old May 23rd, 2017, 05:35 PM   #3
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Thank you. How active is this forum? Just curious just in case I have questions.
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Old May 23rd, 2017, 05:48 PM   #4
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Old May 23rd, 2017, 06:13 PM   #5
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Old May 23rd, 2017, 06:16 PM   #6
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Welcome! Your MC looks to be in good condition. My current bike isn't yellow, but the more that I see it, the more it is growing on me. Keep us posted on your progress, and don't hesitate to ask questions. We are all here to help one another.

Ninja250faq has lots of information and how to advice. I also like to watch youTube videos by Delboy's Garage. He really is methodical.
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Old May 23rd, 2017, 06:17 PM   #7
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Thanks everyone. I was cleaning my bike and getting ready to do my tune up and noticed a couple things disconnected, so I'm hoping it didn't hurt the bike while I was checking it out and it was running. There was a hose from the engine to the carb and two connectors I can't figure out where they go. I found out where the hose went just not these connectors, are they extra?
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Old May 23rd, 2017, 06:53 PM   #8
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Don't worry. Those two plugs don't connect to anything.
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Old May 23rd, 2017, 07:03 PM   #9
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Thanks everyone. I was cleaning my bike and getting ready to do my tune up and noticed a couple things disconnected, so I'm hoping it didn't hurt the bike while I was checking it out and it was running. There was a hose from the engine to the carb and two connectors I can't figure out where they go. I found out where the hose went just not these connectors, are they extra?

They're auxiliary power taps, there's another under the front fairing.

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Old May 23rd, 2017, 08:34 PM   #10
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Old May 23rd, 2017, 08:37 PM   #11
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Old May 23rd, 2017, 09:09 PM   #12
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Thanks guys.
Going to do a tune up and charge the original battery so I can get it running properly before putting the new battery in.
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Old May 23rd, 2017, 09:59 PM   #13
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Old May 23rd, 2017, 10:01 PM   #14
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Wooo another yellow 250 nice.
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Old May 24th, 2017, 06:43 AM   #15
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Welcome! You will find that questions get answered pretty quickly here.

Good call on the tire replacement, that was going to be my second suggestion.

Because you said this was your first bike, my first suggestion would be to enroll in a MSF Basic Rider Course if you haven't already. That will make sure you get started riding with proper technique.

I would also suggest that you purchase an entire set of gear - helmet, jacket, pants, boots, gloves - and wear all of it all the time. You may want mesh gear in your area, but gear is very important no matter what the temp.

Check out CL for used gear. I've picked up some quality used gear for cheap over the years.

This is a link to the technical section with a ton of good info - https://faq.ninja250.org/wiki/Ninja250_Howto

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Old May 24th, 2017, 03:55 PM   #16
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I have a helmet and gloves, Im buying a jacket soon I just want to have my bike up and running first.

Just got my first wave of packages in:
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Old May 25th, 2017, 07:09 AM   #17
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You will need to oil the filter with air filter oil before installing it. Not too much, or it will effectively "choke" the engine.

The plugs you pictured are hotter than the standard plugs. The standard plug is a NGK CR8HSA (https://faq.ninja250.org/wiki/Changi...rands_to_avoid). Lower numbers are hotter for NGK.

Have you taken a riding course?
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Old May 25th, 2017, 09:00 AM   #18
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Sweet bike! A classic already!

This forum is great! I'm kind of new in the forum as well.

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Old May 25th, 2017, 11:48 AM   #19
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Why 4 spark plugs? You only need 2.
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Old May 25th, 2017, 02:05 PM   #20
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It was One of those buy more and save.
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Old May 28th, 2017, 05:44 PM   #21
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So I just did my tune up today and it started right up. Was a little high on idle at first, let I run for 5 minutes or so turned it off and let it sit for 15 made sure oil was topped off re started it for about another 5-7 minutes and it idled down to about 2 and sounded like it was running a better then when I first bought it. The coils I bought were too small/ bolt holes. Old ones are fine going to get my money back.
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Old May 28th, 2017, 06:06 PM   #22
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You will need to oil the filter with air filter oil before installing it. Not too much, or it will effectively "choke" the engine.
I thought it was interesting that the OEM filter I got off eBay for $8.24 came already oiled.
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Old May 28th, 2017, 06:10 PM   #23
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Yeah uni is the oil company not to oil their products. (Good name brand company).
K&n sometimes comes oiled or not. I bought the spray oil which was the only one available, first time oiling a filter but I followed the instructions as best I could.
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Old June 2nd, 2017, 07:17 PM   #26
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Thank you guys. I noticed no one advised me to adjust my valves, I read that every 6k miles to adjust them. That's like every other oil change.
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Old June 3rd, 2017, 12:46 AM   #27
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Just cleaned the chain, seems a little loose, will take the time to tighten it tomorrow. But it was super dirty, I decided to clean it a little longer. Doing so the rag I used turned completely black, so I switched rags and continued to clean.
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Old June 3rd, 2017, 08:55 PM   #28
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Rode the bike today, felt great, think the valves are off. It idled fine but if I revved it it would get stuck at 3k rpms then eventually climb back down.
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Rode the bike today, felt great, think the valves are off. It idled fine but if I revved it it would get stuck at 3k rpms then eventually climb back down.
Usually that's caused by a vacuum leak.
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Old June 4th, 2017, 09:19 PM   #30
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I'm going to have to look and see if I can find it. Do these have a normal hose that might break/get old and crumble.
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Old June 6th, 2017, 11:57 AM   #31
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Is there a build thread on this site for our ninjas? I'll start posting about my bike there.
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Just cleaned the chain, seems a little loose, will take the time to tighten it tomorrow. But it was super dirty, I decided to clean it a little longer. Doing so the rag I used turned completely black, so I switched rags and continued to clean.

Chain lube and rider lube in one picture.
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Old June 7th, 2017, 10:04 PM   #33
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Ok guys and gals. I took all the fairings and gas tank off, checked every line/hose and couldn't find any cracks or holes or anything loose. Didn't have carb cleaner so I couldn't spray around. I noticed the vent hose next to the fuel switch, I believe it was the vent hose and it was kinked really bad and probably let no air flow through it.
Also a hose at the bottom of the carb to the engine (one skinny end and one fat end) was really dirty and loose. Cleaned and sprayed brake cleaner through it.
Put it back together and the bike started right up no problems except my speedometer and tach didn't move at first.
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Old June 10th, 2017, 08:17 PM   #34
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Just spent $315 today. Had the valves adjusted, they topped off the coolant, put on the new rear tire pirelli Diablo and adjusted my chain. Rode around for about 40 miles, this bike is amazing.
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Old June 10th, 2017, 08:21 PM   #35
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Old June 12th, 2017, 05:55 PM   #36
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I put on my new grips today, old ones were messed up because previous owner told me he towed the bike by the grips tore into the grips a bit. New ones are all black, they feel nice too.
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