Hey Everybody!

Lemonfresh · April 25th, 2014, 08:10 PM

Hi! My name is Mat. I have been riding for 8 years. I started with a '94 Ninja 500 until 2012 when I was able to afford my lust bike, an '07 Triumph Daytona 675. I just purchased a lightly used and somewhat abused 2010 Ninja 250R. She is going to be a long haul commuter and possibly a track/race bike in the future. It has some issues I hope to get sorted out soon.

It was an auction purchase. Someone parked it too close to a bonfire and melted some bits on the rear of the bike. Then someone fiddled with the ignition so it wouldn't start and the insurance company totaled it out. The seats are already getting re-covered, they got melted too. Only 3k miles and a decent price for me though!

A few odds and ends will get it back on the road. It starts and runs but the carbs. need a good going through and it desperately needs a new chain. Any pointers to a factory service manual or a good how to would be greatly appreciated.

My immediate plans include:
Oil Change
Coolant Flush
Brake Fluid Change
Fork Oil Change
Carburetor Cleaning
General Cleaning
New Chain, possibly new sprockets
Replace Brake Light, License Plate Light Cover, Left Rear Turn Signal, Rear Quarter Fairing, Rear Quarter Faring Plastic.
Set the sag and see how much suspension work needs to be done.
A Good Crash Protection Kit
Peel the hideous tank protector off!

Thanks everyone.

psych0hans · April 25th, 2014, 08:19 PM

Welcome aboard

good luck getting her up and running!

csmith12 · April 25th, 2014, 08:21 PM

Welcome!

EternalNewb · April 26th, 2014, 09:20 AM

Welcome! I hope you get the bike running smoothly.

misfitsailor · April 26th, 2014, 11:07 AM

Welcome to the forum! This is the place to get help and encouragement for your project.

Snake · April 27th, 2014, 09:43 AM

Hello and welcome.

crazymadbastard · April 28th, 2014, 06:22 AM

Welcome!

sharky nrk · April 28th, 2014, 06:36 AM

howdy

KJohnson21 · April 29th, 2014, 12:01 AM

auntymunga · April 30th, 2014, 03:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lemonfresh

Hi! My name is Mat. I have been riding for 8 years. I started with a '94 Ninja 500 until 2012 when I was able to afford my lust bike, an '07 Triumph Daytona 675. I just purchased a lightly used and somewhat abused 2010 Ninja 250R. She is going to be a long haul commuter and possibly a track/race bike in the future. It has some issues I hope to get sorted out soon.

It was an auction purchase. Someone parked it too close to a bonfire and melted some bits on the rear of the bike. Then someone fiddled with the ignition so it wouldn't start and the insurance company totaled it out. The seats are already getting re-covered, they got melted too. Only 3k miles and a decent price for me though!

A few odds and ends will get it back on the road. It starts and runs but the carbs. need a good going through and it desperately needs a new chain. Any pointers to a factory service manual or a good how to would be greatly appreciated.

My immediate plans include:
Oil Change
Coolant Flush
Brake Fluid Change
Fork Oil Change
Carburetor Cleaning
General Cleaning
New Chain, possibly new sprockets
Replace Brake Light, License Plate Light Cover, Left Rear Turn Signal, Rear Quarter Fairing, Rear Quarter Faring Plastic.
Set the sag and see how much suspension work needs to be done.
A Good Crash Protection Kit
Peel the hideous tank protector off!

Thanks everyone.

Nice

Welcome to the family

Lemonfresh · June 10th, 2014, 05:05 PM

Well I got the 250 back together and on the road. Fun little bike. Suspension is mushy but you can really throw it around and it sure is fun to be able to run out first gear in the city!

Before:

After:

EternalNewb · June 10th, 2014, 05:11 PM

Very nice! Did you replace or repair? Glad you've got the motorbike up and running again.

cbinker · June 10th, 2014, 05:12 PM

if you havent changed the fork oil yet, I would recommend doing springs of .75 or .80 at the same time.

Lemonfresh · June 10th, 2014, 06:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EternalNewb

Very nice! Did you replace or repair? Glad you've got the motorbike up and running again.

There was no saving the melted bits. I replaced it all except the seats which were reupholstered.

JohnnyBravo · June 10th, 2014, 09:23 PM

Welcome... Good job getin the long hauler back up and hauling

nickjpass · June 11th, 2014, 07:47 AM

welcome

April 25th, 2014, 08:19 PM	#2
psych0hans ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Hansveer Location: Bombay, India Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250r - Track whore, Ninja 300 - SOLD, KTM RC390 - Orange Hulk, Ducati 899 Panigale - Red Devil. Posts: A lot.	Welcome aboard good luck getting her up and running! __________________________________________________ GETTING BACK INTO RIDING? Read this.

April 25th, 2014, 08:21 PM	#3
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	Welcome! __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

April 26th, 2014, 11:07 AM	#5
misfitsailor 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	Welcome to the forum! This is the place to get help and encouragement for your project. __________________________________________________ For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?.

April 28th, 2014, 06:22 AM	#7
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April 28th, 2014, 06:36 AM	#8
sharky nrk 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.	howdy __________________________________________________ Keep it rubber side down and enjoy the ride Get healthy - Get Fit - Change Your Life Click Here Or PM Me To Find More - Advocare

April 26th, 2014, 09:20 AM	#4
EternalNewb 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.	Welcome! I hope you get the bike running smoothly.

April 27th, 2014, 09:43 AM	#6
Snake 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	Hello and welcome.

April 29th, 2014, 12:01 AM	#9
KJohnson21 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. Blog Entries: 3	__________________________________________________ < ATGATT > Sweat you can wipe off, Road rash you can't. HEY!! Unregistered!! Does your bike have a name?

June 10th, 2014, 05:05 PM	#11
Lemonfresh ninjette.org member Name: Mat Location: Klamath Falls, OR Join Date: Apr 2014 Motorcycle(s): '10 Kawasaki Ninja 250ARRRR (Sold), '13 Kawasaki Ninja 300 (Crashed), '07 Triumph Daytona 675 Posts: 45	Well I got the 250 back together and on the road. Fun little bike. Suspension is mushy but you can really throw it around and it sure is fun to be able to run out first gear in the city! Before: After:

June 10th, 2014, 05:11 PM	#12
EternalNewb 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.	Very nice! Did you replace or repair? Glad you've got the motorbike up and running again.

June 10th, 2014, 05:12 PM	#13
cbinker 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	if you havent changed the fork oil yet, I would recommend doing springs of .75 or .80 at the same time. __________________________________________________ TEAM ALFALFA www.apexassassins.com

June 10th, 2014, 09:23 PM	#15
JohnnyBravo Certifiable nontundrum Name: Harper Location: NC Milkshake stand Join Date: Mar 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2013 SE NINJA 300 Posts: Too much. MOTM - Sep '13, Sep '16	Welcome... Good job getin the long hauler back up and hauling

June 11th, 2014, 07:47 AM	#16
nickjpass #squid Name: nickypoo Location: Five Guys Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): Track dedicated 2008 ZX6R Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jul '16	welcome __________________________________________________

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