07-250 Engine replacement

Keosan · October 27th, 2017, 10:11 AM

Hello,

Currently trying to replacement my 07 250’s engine. Found one or two locally in the area. One that ran a year ago but has been sitting for a year. He is asking 225$ for it. Found another engine which has been started every other week since 2016. Wants $500 for the engine, or 700$ on the bike. Is there anything I should be paying attention to when checking these engines out in person??

Triple Jim · October 27th, 2017, 10:23 AM

If they're able to be run, like still in the bikes, you can tell a few things by running them. If not, the seller being willing to put it in writing that he'll give you a refund if the engine is not in good running condition would go a long way toward helping me make a decision.

Sitting for a year in a heated and air conditioned house wouldn't bother me at all. Sitting for a year in out a muddy field would.

Welcome to the board, Mike.

Keosan · October 27th, 2017, 12:01 PM

Yeah the second engine is still in the bike and he wants to sell the entire bike. So as long as the engine runs and hear no major issues I might just take that route. Only issue is transporting this bike to the project one... Thanks! Glad to be with knowledgable and friendly folk!

DannoXYZ · October 27th, 2017, 12:07 PM

Hi and welcome Mike!

That second bike sounds great for $700. If there's no clackity noises from engine and it revs smoothly, should be good to go! You'll end up with a tonne of spares too!

Keosan · October 27th, 2017, 12:21 PM

Hey Jean! Appreciate the welcome! If I purchased solely as a parts bike I wouldn’t have to worry about back registration owed to the DMV correct?

DannoXYZ · October 27th, 2017, 12:55 PM

Yes, check VIN with DMV on that (or online). They allow title-only transfer without registration. I did that on my race-bike so that I legally own it, but don't have to pay past or current year's registration.

Keosan · October 28th, 2017, 02:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JacRyann

Yes, check VIN with DMV on that (or online). They allow title-only transfer without registration. I did that on my race-bike so that I legally own it, but don't have to pay past or current year's registration.

Interesting! Picking up the engine tomorrow. Any recommendations for a floor jack? Do i even need a floor jack?

October 27th, 2017, 10:11 AM	#1
Keosan ninjette.org newbie Name: Mike Location: San marcos Join Date: Oct 2017 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250 Posts: 4	07-250 Engine replacement Hello, Currently trying to replacement my 07 250’s engine. Found one or two locally in the area. One that ran a year ago but has been sitting for a year. He is asking 225$ for it. Found another engine which has been started every other week since 2016. Wants $500 for the engine, or 700$ on the bike. Is there anything I should be paying attention to when checking these engines out in person?? Last futzed with by Keosan; October 27th, 2017 at 10:13 AM. Reason: More info

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October 27th, 2017, 10:23 AM	#2
Triple Jim Guy Who Enjoys Riding Name: Jim Location: North Carolina Join Date: Jul 2016 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250 Posts: A lot. MOTM - Oct '18, Aug '17, Aug '16	If they're able to be run, like still in the bikes, you can tell a few things by running them. If not, the seller being willing to put it in writing that he'll give you a refund if the engine is not in good running condition would go a long way toward helping me make a decision. Sitting for a year in a heated and air conditioned house wouldn't bother me at all. Sitting for a year in out a muddy field would. Welcome to the board, Mike.

October 27th, 2017, 12:01 PM	#3
Keosan ninjette.org newbie Name: Mike Location: San marcos Join Date: Oct 2017 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250 Posts: 4	Yeah the second engine is still in the bike and he wants to sell the entire bike. So as long as the engine runs and hear no major issues I might just take that route. Only issue is transporting this bike to the project one... Thanks! Glad to be with knowledgable and friendly folk!

October 27th, 2017, 12:07 PM	#4
DannoXYZ ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: AKA JacRyann Location: Mesa, AZ Join Date: Dec 2011 Motorcycle(s): CB125T CBR250R-MC19 CBR250RR-MC22 NSR350R-MC21 VF500F CBR600RR SFV650 VFR750F R1M ST1300PA Valkyrie-F6C Posts: A lot. MOTY - 2018, MOTM - Nov '17	Hi and welcome Mike! That second bike sounds great for $700. If there's no clackity noises from engine and it revs smoothly, should be good to go! You'll end up with a tonne of spares too!

October 27th, 2017, 12:21 PM	#5
Keosan ninjette.org newbie Name: Mike Location: San marcos Join Date: Oct 2017 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250 Posts: 4	Hey Jean! Appreciate the welcome! If I purchased solely as a parts bike I wouldn’t have to worry about back registration owed to the DMV correct?

October 27th, 2017, 12:55 PM	#6
DannoXYZ ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: AKA JacRyann Location: Mesa, AZ Join Date: Dec 2011 Motorcycle(s): CB125T CBR250R-MC19 CBR250RR-MC22 NSR350R-MC21 VF500F CBR600RR SFV650 VFR750F R1M ST1300PA Valkyrie-F6C Posts: A lot. MOTY - 2018, MOTM - Nov '17	Yes, check VIN with DMV on that (or online). They allow title-only transfer without registration. I did that on my race-bike so that I legally own it, but don't have to pay past or current year's registration.