April 1st, 2022, 06:56 PM | #1 |
ninjette.org newbie
Name: Kim
Location: Sacramento, CA
Join Date: Apr 2022 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Kawasaki Ninja EX250 Posts: 1
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Hello from Cali!
Hi Everyone,
I just purchased my first bike a few months ago and am in the process of fixing it up to ride. It's a 2010 Ninja 250 that I got for a steal ($500!) and really just needs the normal tune-up/maintenance you would do on any used bike you might get. I, however, am completely new to bikes and riding and pretty much anything mechanical... so I'm learning as I go. Any advice on things I should be looking for/checking beyond the obvious basics would be appreciated! My husband rides a 2007 Honda CBR 600RR and helps where he can, but he's pretty clueless when it comes to a bike with carbs lol I have already replaced the ignition since it could only be started with a screwdriver when I got it. I also drained and removed the fuel tank because there was something rattling inside of it, figured out the old gas cap lock had broken on the bottom and the spring and inner pieces were rolling around in there. Took out the carbs and took apart/cleaned them and found it was missing one of the jet needle collars so replaced that.. and just did basic maintenance of oil change, cleaned the chain, replaced brakes etc. I look forward to chatting with you all and hopefully getting some great advice along the way! Here's some pictures of when I first got the bike and how it is now that I've stripped it all down. |
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April 1st, 2022, 07:28 PM | #2 |
The Violet Vixen
Name: Yakaru
Location: Issaquah, WA & Las Vegas, NV
Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): Perigee (250), Hotaru (250), Saturn (300), Pearl (300), Zero (S1000RR), Chibi (Z125), Xellos ('18 HP4R) Posts: A lot.
MOTM - Jun '16
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Pipskweak! Glad to have you aboard...
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April 2nd, 2022, 03:47 AM | #3 |
ninjette.org dude
Name: 1 guess :-)
Location: SF Bay Area
Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much.
Blog Entries: 7
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April 2nd, 2022, 06:32 AM | #4 |
ninjette.org member
Name: Jay
Location: Addison, TX
Join Date: Nov 2021 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Ninja 250r Posts: 23
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Welcome aboard. Nice looking bike!
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April 2nd, 2022, 08:30 AM | #5 |
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
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Greetings & Salutations!
I just moved from S.F. Bay Area to Arizona! You're doing good job on catching up on maintenance! If ignition is aftermaket, you may need to add resistor to grey wire for it to start (anti-hotwire detection circuit). Also check fork-seals for leaks and steering-head for play. |
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April 7th, 2022, 04:55 AM | #6 |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Rick
Location: Alexandria, Louisiana
Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much.
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Hello and welcome!
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April 7th, 2022, 10:57 AM | #7 |
ninjette.org guru
Name: C
Location: Hawaii
Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 250 Posts: 472
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Welcome
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April 7th, 2022, 07:48 PM | #8 |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Kerry
Location: Ventura, CA
Join Date: Jan 2016 Motorcycle(s): Ninja650 Posts: A lot.
MOTM - Apr '18, Apr '17, Apr '16
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Welcome! Great place here.
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