April 15th, 2014, 08:35 AM | #1 |
ninjette.org newbie
Name: Santiago
Location: San Diego
Join Date: Apr 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250r Posts: 2
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Hello from San Diego
Hi,
My name is Santiago. I currently own an 09 Ninja 250r. My first motorcycle which I started riding late 2010. I have already gone through a couple mechanics in my area that resulted in a full engine rebuild and a host of other issues, so I have decided that I would figure out how to do things myself. I currently have a front right leaky fork and have decided to jump into this forum so I can use its resources for repairing that as well as any other future issues. I hope to one day own this motorcycle: http://www.crs-motorcycles.com/en/portfolio/duu/ thats about it. |
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April 15th, 2014, 08:48 AM | #2 |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: S
Location: CA/MA, usually
Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250R, 2007 Ninja 650R, 2001 F650 Dakar Posts: A lot.
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Ambitious. Welcome aboard!
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April 15th, 2014, 09:14 AM | #3 |
Ninjette Jockey
Name: Tim
Location: Stockton, Ca
Join Date: Oct 2010 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250R, Harley Davidson Heritage Softail, 2 Honda Monkeys, Polini & GRC mini GP Posts: A lot.
Blog Entries: 3
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Welcome, Santiago from San Diego! Making your own repairs involves discipline, knowledge and skill. You will find it satisfying and practical when you are not at the mercy of the shops. There are plenty of us here who do all of our own work and can help you!
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April 15th, 2014, 09:23 AM | #4 |
Fast-Guy wannabe
Name: Jason
Location: Brentwood, Ca
Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja250, 2011 RM-Z250, 2004 NSR50, Posts: A lot.
MOTM - Jan '13
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Welcome
But I'm curious on what a couple mechanics could screw up so bad that a 3year old bike would already have needed a rebuild? |
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April 15th, 2014, 10:11 AM | #5 |
ninjette.org newbie
Name: Santiago
Location: San Diego
Join Date: Apr 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250r Posts: 2
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A bad oil change. The mechanic left out the O-ring on the oil cap and somehow managed to disconnect the oil sensor from the instrument cluster while changeing healight bulb. I did not notice because I got back on in a hurry to get from San Diego to LA. it was my own fault to not have checked everything before I left the shop. Needless to say, the oil found its way out during my ride and I felt a demon come to life between my legs. The engine shut down, did not respond to the key, throttle or start (before i realized what had happened) and I didnt have enough time to make it to the ride side of the road because i was decelerating so quickly. I got stuck on the center divide and when I got off the bike I noticed a wet reflective sheen on the rear tire and underside of the seat. The shop agreed that the mistake was theirs and rebuilt my engine. Since then, i have only taken my bike in for a new chain&sprockets + alignment. Ive done my own oil changes and brakes on my own and I hope to add the front fork to that list as well.
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April 15th, 2014, 06:43 PM | #6 |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Rick
Location: Alexandria, Louisiana
Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much.
MOTY - 2017, MOTM - Jan '19, Oct '16, May '14
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Hello and welcome.
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April 15th, 2014, 06:57 PM | #7 |
ninjette.org member
Name: jim
Location: texas currently in Temecula Valley CA
Join Date: May 2013 Motorcycle(s): honda crf230l & 2013 ninja 300se wife has Honda crf230l & honda cbr250r repsol Posts: 222
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Welcome and Hello!
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April 15th, 2014, 07:19 PM | #8 |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Mark
Location: Portland
Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): Cheap Italian Suit. Otherwise known as Dew Kitty Posts: A lot.
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Welcome, my friend.
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April 15th, 2014, 08:14 PM | #9 |
ninjette.org guru
Name: Drew
Location: SoCal
Join Date: Jul 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2007 SV650S 2005 EX250F Posts: 487
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Welcome! These 250s are some of the easiest engines to work on, just take your time and you can do any repairs you need
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April 15th, 2014, 08:19 PM | #10 |
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
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Welcome! Wow rotten luck. Good luck with your repairs.
That DUU is off da hook!
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April 15th, 2014, 08:40 PM | #11 |
crash 250, get supersport
Name: Richard
Location: San Diego, CA
Join Date: Apr 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250R SE (Sold 6/9/14), 2009 ZX-6R (Sold 6/25/14), Subaru BRZ Posts: A lot.
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Welcome aboard.
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April 15th, 2014, 10:41 PM | #12 |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Ken
Location: Indio, CA
Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 Kawasaki EX250 "Yoshi", '99 Kawasaki Concours "Grace", '06 Concours "Belle", '06 Yamaha YZF600R "Slick" Posts: A lot.
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April 19th, 2014, 12:26 PM | #13 | |
Daily Ninjette rider
Name: Hernan
Location: Florida
Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250 Posts: A lot.
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Welcome to Ninjette.org, Santiago !!!
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April 28th, 2014, 06:25 AM | #14 |
I'm crazy,your excuse is?
Name: Winston
Location: Connecticut
Join Date: May 2013 Motorcycle(s): 250 2007 ninja Posts: A lot.
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Welcome!
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April 28th, 2014, 06:37 AM | #15 |
Fighting Texas Aggie '05
Name: Neil
Location: Hutto, TX
Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '07 ZX6R, '08 Versys, '09 250R Track, '93 F2/F3 Track Posts: A lot.
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howdy
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April 30th, 2014, 03:23 AM | #16 |
ninjette.org member
Name: Samantha
Location: Johannesburg
Join Date: Mar 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2008 250r Ninja Posts: 67
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Welcome! You've come to the right place
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May 12th, 2014, 12:50 PM | #17 |
CPT Falcon
Name: J.Emmett Turner
Location: Newnan, GA
Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): '08 CP Blue EX250J, '97 unpainted EX250F, 2nd '97 unpainted EX250F (no engine), '07 black EX250F Posts: A lot.
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Welcome, Santiago!
Back before I knew better, San Diego House of Motorcycles on El Cajon Blvd suggested a rivet master link for the chain that I provided and asked them to install. They installed one from a completely different chain. Lubrication failed and it chewed up my new sprockets. Things have never been the same since as I have had problems with every subsequent chain I have installed since (extreme sprocket wear and rollers failing/cracking/falling off). Stark Cycles on Miramar Road KNEW of my problems with SD HoM, was very critical of them, promised to do everything right, ...aaaaand promptly screwed up another new chain: At the first clean/lube, I noticed that an O ring was broken and hanging out of the chain, only held on because it was barely pinched between two links. The reason why was because they had removed a few extra links before installing but accidentally forced the hollow shaft out of the center while pressing out a pin. There was no room on one side for the O-ring (plate directly against plate) and too much room on the other (couldn't seal). This time I had purchased a chain with a matching rivet link in the first place but that ended up being a problem because replacement master links were not available from the manufacturer. Gah! Luckily, I don't have to warn you about the dealer that did my valve service because they went out of business the next day. All I can say is: Watch out for "professionals" in San Diego! No offense, @RaceTech Electric. You guys are probably awesome |
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