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August 4th, 2013, 06:16 PM
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ninjette.org newbie
Name: Fitz
Location: Metro Detroit
Join Date: Aug 2013 Motorcycle(s): '06 Ninja 250 "Blue Beast" Posts: 7
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Howdy from MI
Hey guys, new here, I just recently moved up to a blue '06 ninja 250 that I bought from craigslist. For 1750, I think it was good deal, and a hell of alot more fun than my Honda XL 125
 I was riding last night and my engine was bogging down and wouldn't start unless the engine was fully throttled. Walked it about 1/2 mile home. Today I took apart the whole fuel system and cleaned it out, seems like the petcock was clogged. Anyway, works like a dream now, but I accidentally scratched the gas tank during the repair :P I look forward to zippin around on my new ninja! |
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August 4th, 2013, 06:32 PM
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Daily Ninjette rider
Name: Hernan
Location: Florida
Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250 Posts: A lot.
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Welcome to our site, Fitz !!!
You did a good troubleshooting.
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August 4th, 2013, 07:31 PM
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ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Lil One
Location: NB Canada
Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Ninja 250 Black Posts: A lot.
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Welcome and congrats on your new ride
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August 5th, 2013, 05:19 PM
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ninjette.org newbie
Name: Fitz
Location: Metro Detroit
Join Date: Aug 2013 Motorcycle(s): '06 Ninja 250 "Blue Beast" Posts: 7
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Thanks for the warm welcome guys!
I had a question about licensing, I've got the bike plated and insured and I've got a temporary instruction permit. But the permit states that I need to ride with an endorsed rider, of which I know none. I need to take the road test, which I've been practicing for. But I'm not supposed to ride the bike to the test and I don't have a trailer or anything to take it there... Do any of you guys have any suggestions, seems like a silly catch 22 to me. 
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August 5th, 2013, 05:23 PM
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Certifiable nontundrum
Name: Harper
Location: NC Milkshake stand
Join Date: Mar 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2013 SE NINJA 300 Posts: Too much.
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Welcome to the forum, and the wild world of ninjette. Good job on the troubleshoot... Sadly I can't help with your catch 22
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August 5th, 2013, 05:24 PM
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ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Jason
Location: Monroe, MI
Join Date: May 2013 Motorcycle(s): '75 CB550:.'82 XV920:.'00 KLR650:.'00 EX250:.'08 Ninja 250 Posts: A lot.
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August 5th, 2013, 09:51 PM
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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.
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August 5th, 2013, 10:08 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.
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Welcome!
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August 6th, 2013, 09:03 AM
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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.
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Hello and welcome.
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August 16th, 2013, 10:00 PM
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ninjette.org newbie
Name: Fitz
Location: Metro Detroit
Join Date: Aug 2013 Motorcycle(s): '06 Ninja 250 "Blue Beast" Posts: 7
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Thanks for the warm welcome guys! I had some real noob-a$$ questions I was hoping y'all could help me with. First off, there's no fuel guage on my ninjette and I was wondering how you know when the fuel's running out? I know the engine stutters and you switch from on to res, but how many miles can I go on a full tank? It'd be nice to not run out of fuel again. Also, the user manual says to shift gears so that you're in 6th by the time you're going 30 mph, do people actually do that? I've been to 6th gear like 3 times and its been 55+ mph...
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August 16th, 2013, 10:08 PM
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ninjette.org member
Name: John
Location: Blue
Join Date: Aug 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250 Posts: 52
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Warning: I'm also a noob =]. As for the shifting, that seems odd. Someone else should answer (I haven't been doing that). |
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