'08 Ninja build

chixwithtrix · September 22nd, 2014, 03:08 PM

I decided to pull the trigger on a Ninja 250 for a track bike to learn the proper way. I've ridden literbikes since I started riding motorcycles and recently had a CBR600 track-only bike (no vin) I rode once that I traded for a RC51 with a clear title. I'm not going to have the RC51 as a main track bike, they're (fun) pigs haha. I've owned a Ninja 250 before but I bought it cheap, fixed it up, and sold it for a profit so it didn't stick around for long.

Anyway, on to the Ninja.
The previous owner was a woman who crashed it at low speed on the right side. She managed to put 5000 miles on it before parting ways. It was priced right so I picked it up for tracking. First impressions after riding it home are - it is so slow, but I had a smile on my face the whole ride. Everything worked as advertised and I made it home just fine.

Immediate plans are:
- Replace the stock touring tires for Dunlop Unbeaten tires
- Take it to the next local track day in October and get my first impressions

Future Plans:
- Race fairings
- Exhaust/Jetting
- Clipons/Rearsets
- Seat time

csmith12 · September 22nd, 2014, 03:09 PM

Welcome Ashley! Good luck with the build.

snot · September 22nd, 2014, 03:12 PM

Welcome and please keep us posted on the build

cuong-nutz · September 22nd, 2014, 04:11 PM

I expect no less

BoBO · September 22nd, 2014, 05:09 PM

Welcome, and nice bike. A new exhaust and some jetting done will speed it up a bit. I kinda wish I had a blue bike, since my black 250 looks pretty plain.

Worldtraveller · September 30th, 2014, 02:28 PM

This is a good (although a little out of date now) article on building a track 250.

sam_wang · September 30th, 2014, 02:30 PM

Watching this build! Let us know if we can help... lots of experience on this forum!

chixwithtrix · September 30th, 2014, 06:45 PM

Thanks for the link, will check that out!

chixwithtrix · October 8th, 2014, 07:23 PM

Ordered a set of Dunlop Unbeaten tires for my next track day. Hope to get to the next one in November!

tooblekain · October 9th, 2014, 09:20 AM

Welcome Ashley. If you feel the front tires chatters and you don't like it with the Unbeaten 02 the solution is to go with a Dunlop 211GPA front (120/70/17). I like the Unbeaten 02 rears.

JohnnyBravo · October 9th, 2014, 09:47 AM

September 22nd, 2014, 03:08 PM	#1
chixwithtrix Bike Chick Name: Ashley Location: Houston, TX Join Date: Sep 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2002 Honda RC51, 2008 Ninja 250 Posts: 10	'08 Ninja build I decided to pull the trigger on a Ninja 250 for a track bike to learn the proper way. I've ridden literbikes since I started riding motorcycles and recently had a CBR600 track-only bike (no vin) I rode once that I traded for a RC51 with a clear title. I'm not going to have the RC51 as a main track bike, they're (fun) pigs haha. I've owned a Ninja 250 before but I bought it cheap, fixed it up, and sold it for a profit so it didn't stick around for long. Anyway, on to the Ninja. The previous owner was a woman who crashed it at low speed on the right side. She managed to put 5000 miles on it before parting ways. It was priced right so I picked it up for tracking. First impressions after riding it home are - it is so slow, but I had a smile on my face the whole ride. Everything worked as advertised and I made it home just fine. Immediate plans are: - Replace the stock touring tires for Dunlop Unbeaten tires - Take it to the next local track day in October and get my first impressions Future Plans: - Race fairings - Exhaust/Jetting - Clipons/Rearsets - Seat time

September 22nd, 2014, 03:09 PM	#2
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 Ashley! Good luck with the build. __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

September 22nd, 2014, 04:11 PM	#4
cuong-nutz RIP Alex Name: Cuong Location: Houston, TX Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): '10 250r, '09 265r Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 2	I expect no less __________________________________________________ HalfFast Racing Team Serving Greater Houston Area Riders:WFO Riders MotoHouston HPC CMRA Ride Smart Fastline Lone Star Track Days

September 22nd, 2014, 05:09 PM	#5
BoBO ninjette.org guru Name: Genesis Location: Paradise Valley Village, AZ Join Date: Jan 2014 Motorcycle(s): SC28 Fireblade Posts: 463	Welcome, and nice bike. A new exhaust and some jetting done will speed it up a bit. I kinda wish I had a blue bike, since my black 250 looks pretty plain. __________________________________________________ 94 900RR 04 BMW Z4 2.5 M Package 01 R170 AMG Sport Package

September 30th, 2014, 06:45 PM	#8
chixwithtrix Bike Chick Name: Ashley Location: Houston, TX Join Date: Sep 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2002 Honda RC51, 2008 Ninja 250 Posts: 10	Thanks for the link, will check that out! __________________________________________________ Chixwithtrix Blog Chix YouTube

September 22nd, 2014, 03:12 PM	#3
snot 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	Welcome and please keep us posted on the build

September 30th, 2014, 02:28 PM	#6
Worldtraveller ninjette.org sage Name: Lane Location: Medford, OR Join Date: May 2014 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250 (trackbike), CBR600RR, GS500F Posts: 588	This is a good (although a little out of date now) article on building a track 250.

September 30th, 2014, 02:30 PM	#7
sam_wang ninjette.org member Name: Sam Location: Ohio Join Date: Sep 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2014 Triumph Daytona 675R Posts: 14	Watching this build! Let us know if we can help... lots of experience on this forum!

October 8th, 2014, 07:23 PM	#9
chixwithtrix Bike Chick Name: Ashley Location: Houston, TX Join Date: Sep 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2002 Honda RC51, 2008 Ninja 250 Posts: 10	Ordered a set of Dunlop Unbeaten tires for my next track day. Hope to get to the next one in November! __________________________________________________ Chixwithtrix Blog Chix YouTube

October 9th, 2014, 09:20 AM	#10
tooblekain ninjette.org sage Name: Matt Location: San Diego, CA Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Triumph Bonneville; 2008 Ninja 250r (trackbike) Posts: 748	Welcome Ashley. If you feel the front tires chatters and you don't like it with the Unbeaten 02 the solution is to go with a Dunlop 211GPA front (120/70/17). I like the Unbeaten 02 rears. __________________________________________________ CVMA #312SoCal TrackdaysBigHeadz RacingMotion ProFactory EffexLeatt Brace* Racetech Bell Woodcraft CFMVortexHotbodiesSurface Sun SystemsBrakingLiveWire EnergyFreegun Underwear

October 9th, 2014, 09:47 AM	#11
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	__________________________________________________

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