What does your ninja 250 sound like when warmed up?

itslocfoo · January 15th, 2014, 12:26 AM

I was riding with one my friend that owns a ninja 250, he actually has a 1989 ninja 250 and the engine sounds so smooth compared to mine. My bike makes a gogging and popping noise is that normal? whats wrong?

And I another question for my friend, he recently rebuilt his bike he took it to the shop and got everything done. When we were riding his bike often stalled he said its because the bike over heats a lot, we would have to wait a few mins to start it up. Do you guys know what is wrong?

Thank you so much guys.

here's the bike in action
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tup9...e_gdata_player
the stripes on the fender are from previous owner :[

alex.s · January 15th, 2014, 12:27 AM

it sounds like "VRrrrommmm! vrrrrooooom!"

itslocfoo · January 15th, 2014, 12:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alex.s

it sounds like "VRrrrommmm! vrrrrooooom!"

hahahaha i meant when its idling. My bad.

Trailerboy531 · January 15th, 2014, 12:31 AM

Sounds like you have a platypus in your airbox. Usually takes a crane to get it out.

Your friend on the other hand........he's got a flaming squirrel. Tell him to sell the bike and pray that it doesn't remember his address.

itslocfoo · January 15th, 2014, 01:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trailerboy531

Sounds like you have a platypus in your airbox. Usually takes a crane to get it out.

Your friend on the other hand........he's got a flaming squirrel. Tell him to sell the bike and pray that it doesn't remember his address.

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
speechless.

CaptainPlatypus · January 15th, 2014, 05:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trailerboy531

Sounds like you have a platypus in your airbox. Usually takes a crane to get it out.

csmith12 · January 15th, 2014, 06:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by itslocfoo

hahahaha i meant when its idling. My bad.

Idle you say?

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csmith12 · January 15th, 2014, 06:17 AM

Seriously though, the differences in sound could come from many things;

Exhaust can
Air filter
Tuning
Valve lash
Vacuum leaks
many many more

First check inside your airbox for debris and the condition of your filter. Then check for vacuum leaks by misting some carb cleaner around the carbs, intake and airbox boots and near vac lines.

subxero · January 15th, 2014, 06:28 AM

sounds like an orgasm in my ear hole, not to be confused with someone orgasming into my ear hole

xaple · January 15th, 2014, 06:36 AM

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csmith12 · January 15th, 2014, 06:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by itslocfoo

And I another question for my friend, he recently rebuilt his bike he took it to the shop and got everything done. When we were riding his bike often stalled he said its because the bike over heats a lot, we would have to wait a few mins to start it up. Do you guys know what is wrong?

Thank you so much guys.

here's the bike in action
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tup9...e_gdata_player
the stripes on the fender are from previous owner :[

Another serious post here.

1st, your video is marked private
2nd, Tell you friend to check the coolant level in this bike. If it's full, he may have to burp it. Or more rare, but if the cap is damaged it may need to be replaced.

jkv45 · January 15th, 2014, 07:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by itslocfoo

And I another question for my friend, he recently rebuilt his bike he took it to the shop and got everything done. When we were riding his bike often stalled he said its because the bike over heats a lot, we would have to wait a few mins to start it up. Do you guys know what is wrong?

Your friend needs to cure the overheating problem before he has some major issues.

Check that the overflow bottle is at the proper level, then remove the cap (engine has to be cold) and confirm the level in the radiator is up to the top. If so, you need to look farther. Most likely either the thermostat is not opening properly or the radiator itself is plugged - but I wouldn't ride it until you have it figured out and fixed.

alex.s · January 15th, 2014, 09:25 AM

overheating can sometimes be caused by too lean jets.

csmith12 · January 15th, 2014, 09:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alex.s

overheating can sometimes be caused by too lean jets.

Wouldn't the pipes glow red as well with that? I dunno if that is a dumb question or not. I have never been THAT far off on my jetting to overheat an engine.

alex.s · January 15th, 2014, 09:32 AM

depends on the air temp. if its cool outside, the pipes get great convection cooling but if its hot they'll definitely glow. even if the engine temp is fine you can glow your pipes from hard work. (well you know, depends on the material of the pipe)

honestly if your cooling system is working at all it shouldn't be able to overheat. it probably just needs to be flushed with some new stuff. i bet its looking mighty black right now

January 15th, 2014, 12:26 AM	#1
itslocfoo ninjette.org member Name: Loc Location: Irvine Join Date: Oct 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250 Posts: 86	What does your ninja 250 sound like when warmed up? I was riding with one my friend that owns a ninja 250, he actually has a 1989 ninja 250 and the engine sounds so smooth compared to mine. My bike makes a gogging and popping noise is that normal? whats wrong? And I another question for my friend, he recently rebuilt his bike he took it to the shop and got everything done. When we were riding his bike often stalled he said its because the bike over heats a lot, we would have to wait a few mins to start it up. Do you guys know what is wrong? Thank you so much guys. here's the bike in action https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tup9...e_gdata_player the stripes on the fender are from previous owner :[ Last futzed with by itslocfoo; January 15th, 2014 at 02:13 AM.

January 15th, 2014, 12:27 AM	#2
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	it sounds like "VRrrrommmm! vrrrrooooom!" __________________________________________________

January 15th, 2014, 12:31 AM	#4
Trailerboy531 Gear crash test dummy Name: Max Location: South Bay (So. Cal) Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250 race bike, 2014 ZX-636r Posts: A lot.	Sounds like you have a platypus in your airbox. Usually takes a crane to get it out. Your friend on the other hand........he's got a flaming squirrel. Tell him to sell the bike and pray that it doesn't remember his address. __________________________________________________ CVMA #531
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January 15th, 2014, 06:17 AM	#8
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	Seriously though, the differences in sound could come from many things; Exhaust can Air filter Tuning Valve lash Vacuum leaks many many more First check inside your airbox for debris and the condition of your filter. Then check for vacuum leaks by misting some carb cleaner around the carbs, intake and airbox boots and near vac lines. __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School
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January 15th, 2014, 06:28 AM	#9
subxero dirty boy Name: Joe Location: Johnstown, PA Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): I don't even know anymore?? Posts: A lot. MOTM - Apr '14	sounds like an orgasm in my ear hole, not to be confused with someone orgasming into my ear hole __________________________________________________ I love the smell of burning pre-mix in the morning I don't think I'm a lot dumber than you thought that I think that I thought I was once.

January 15th, 2014, 06:36 AM	#10
xaple ninjette.org guru Name: Daniel "God" Location: South Florida Join Date: Aug 2012 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250 Posts: 326	brum brum brum brum brum brumbrum brum brum brum brum brum click VRUUUUUUUUUM click VRUUUUUUUUM click VRUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUM click VRUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUM click VRUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUM click vroooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo red light mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm click VRUM ooooooommmmmmm click VRUM click VRUM ooooooommmmmmm click VRUM ooooooommmmmmm OH GREEN LIGHT VVVVVVVVVVVRRRUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU UUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM And then I speed away never to be seen again.

January 15th, 2014, 09:25 AM	#13
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	overheating can sometimes be caused by too lean jets. __________________________________________________

January 15th, 2014, 09:32 AM	#15
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	depends on the air temp. if its cool outside, the pipes get great convection cooling but if its hot they'll definitely glow. even if the engine temp is fine you can glow your pipes from hard work. (well you know, depends on the material of the pipe) honestly if your cooling system is working at all it shouldn't be able to overheat. it probably just needs to be flushed with some new stuff. i bet its looking mighty black right now __________________________________________________

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