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December 28th, 2015, 12:21 PM
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ninjette.org member
Name: Shoulder Blade
Location: WV
Join Date: Dec 2015 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Hoodrat 250 Posts: 242
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The adventure (or bursts of short runs) begins
Hello all,
I've decided to get a bike. I've always been a car guy, but I want to test myself. Going with a Ninja 250. Nice to meet you all. I've a technical question: The 250 I'm buying is in a bit of an odd situation (to me). Previous owner had an 08 that he wrecked (front end damage). They found an 04, and swapped the 08 motor into the 04 frame. As you know the exhausts are different/center stand/etc. Is there an OTS exhaust system for Ninjas in this predicament? Also, I don't mind wrenching as I find that's the best way to learn new systems. I can post pics if anyone need. Thanks for any help! Peace |
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December 28th, 2015, 01:10 PM
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n00bie to wannabie
Name: Bill
Location: St Ives, BC (Shuswap Lake)
Join Date: Sep 2015 Motorcycle(s): 2012 250R (Red), 2005 VFR800A (Red), CRF450X (Red), 2012 F800GS (Wants to be Red!) Posts: A lot.
MOTM - Nov '15
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Welcome!
You've come to the right forum for that kind of question! Someone should be able to answer for you if they're on the board through the holidays. I don't have an answer for you other than if it is your first bike let alone your first 250; I'd avoid a Frankeinbike as an introduction! Even if you like wrenching! But; that's me. Most important; get and wear good gear!(ATGATT). 2nd; get riding instruction! I know it sounds like old fart, nanny advice (it is!) but the main reason I'm still here to post is because I wear good gear and get regular training! Welcome to the addiction! 
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December 28th, 2015, 01:25 PM
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ninjette.org member
Name: Shoulder Blade
Location: WV
Join Date: Dec 2015 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Hoodrat 250 Posts: 242
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All the plastics are included as well as odds and ends from the '08.
He priced to sell at $500. Engine turns over and all. Couple dents on the tank, but I don't mind it.    
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December 28th, 2015, 03:00 PM
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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
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December 28th, 2015, 04:22 PM
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sammich maker
Name: snot
Location: West Ohio - in the kitchen
Join Date: Feb 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 white 300, 09 KLX 250 SF, 09 thunder blue 250(traded) Posts: A lot.
MOTM - Apr '15
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welcome...
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December 28th, 2015, 04:35 PM
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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!
Due to the differences in routing and headers, I am not sure there is a ots solution to your exhaust issue. I can offer you this though, some "old school" muffler shops can fab exhausts and when you find the right one... they work pretty cheap in comparison. Being a car guy may help you here.
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December 28th, 2015, 05:09 PM
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ninjette.org member
Name: Ken
Location: Bel Air, MD
Join Date: Dec 2015 Motorcycle(s): '00 Two Fiddy Posts: 41
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Welcome!
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December 28th, 2015, 09:03 PM
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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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December 29th, 2015, 03:58 PM
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ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Whodat
Location: Ware Is.,MA
Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): I pass the wind! Posts: A lot.
MOTM - Mar '13, Jun '14
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I'm lovin that litle Yamaha!
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January 2nd, 2016, 07:11 PM
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Track Clown
Name: Chris
Location: Kingman, AZ
Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): '08 250R, 21 MV F3 800, Kawasaki 400 build Posts: A lot.
MOTM - Sep '15
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being able to work on your bike is one thing, but the question is do you want to ride more then working on the bike? if so, maybe wise to purchase a non frankenstein bike.
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February 11th, 2016, 06:11 PM
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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 btwy!
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