SOO glad I found this site!

ryguy · January 1st, 2015, 10:43 PM

Hello fellow cycle lovers!
I'm Ryan, motorcycle lover and Ninja 250 owner from little ol' Boise Idaho. (That's the funny looking state between Montana and Washington/Oregon)

Hard to believe that I have owned my little 250 for about 20 years now.
I love the little guy, and I have done my best to care for it to the best of my abilities the whole time.
For being a 89, it's very low mileage and clean. Mostly because I'm careful with it, and around here weather can regulate when you can ride. (unless you have a death wish).
Only spilled once, and other than the fuel tank that caught the handlebar, I have replaced the damaged parts to good as new. But he hasn't been 100% since day one of my ownership. Hoping you guys and your outstanding knowledge (why I joined) can lend some advice, and help my frazzled mind and exhausted efforts to make it run proudly again. (or how I assume he ran when brand new).
Thank you for this wonderful web page and your outstanding knowledge and advice. And thank you for allowing me aboard!
I have a conundrum that I am at wits end with.. I'll find the appropriate category to post in.
Looking SO forward to hopefully getting to the bottom of this 20 year long issue!

cbinker · January 1st, 2015, 10:47 PM

welcome!

NevadaWolf · January 1st, 2015, 10:53 PM

Howdy northern neighbor.

MrAtom · January 1st, 2015, 10:54 PM

20 years. I'm impressed. Make a thread in the 86-07 Tech Talk for your problem and you'll probably get the help you need. Also, welcome welcome!

dcj13 · January 1st, 2015, 11:17 PM

Welcome to the forum, Ryan (southeastern neighbor)! Lots of good info here. And many smart folks.

csmith12 · January 1st, 2015, 11:18 PM

Welcome!

ryguy · January 1st, 2015, 11:29 PM

Thank you for the warm welcome!

KJohnson21 · January 1st, 2015, 11:34 PM

Ghostt · January 2nd, 2015, 06:05 AM

Welcome, make yourself at home, please excuse the mess, it's the maids week off.

ally99 · January 2nd, 2015, 06:48 AM

This site kicks ass!

snot · January 2nd, 2015, 06:54 AM

Welcome.

The tech sub forum might help. But, why do you think it is not 100% or has been since you have owned it?

Snake · January 2nd, 2015, 07:48 PM

Hello and welcome.

Hero Danny · January 2nd, 2015, 09:36 PM

Took ya long enough!

Welcome!

ryguy · January 2nd, 2015, 11:16 PM

hahaha! I have no doubt I'm gonna like it here!
Thanks again for the welcome, guys!
I have composed (in great length, I'm afraid) a detailed (I hope well enough) rundown of the issues that have been plaguing my machine for so long, and things I have done (as well as some personal thoughts that are likely to be off base) to try to quell its cough!

I'll post it, as suggested, in the 86-07 Tech Talk section in a bit.
I can't wait for your feedback.. The anticipation that I might actually be able to see this thing run properly for the first time in 20 years, is KILLING me!
But go easy on this newbie, while I get my legs.. lol!

psych0hans · January 3rd, 2015, 04:26 AM

Welcome aboard

JohnnyBravo · January 3rd, 2015, 05:54 AM

That's a whale of a tale...

greenaero · January 3rd, 2015, 11:09 AM

Welocome Ryan! Lots of great help here for getting your Ninjette running right. These are very tough machines and respoind very well to proper maintenance.

Ghostt · January 3rd, 2015, 11:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by greenaero

Welocome Ryan! Lots of great help here for getting your Ninjette running right. These are very tough machines and respoind very well to proper maintenance.

Just like my prom date

250rr · January 3rd, 2015, 03:10 PM

Welcome

250rr · January 3rd, 2015, 03:12 PM

Welcome fellow Northwesterner

fry1024 · January 5th, 2015, 11:15 AM

Welcome ryguy

January 1st, 2015, 10:43 PM	#1
ryguy Long haired hippy Name: Ryan Location: Boise Idaho Join Date: Jan 2015 Motorcycle(s): 89 EX Ninja 250, YZF 600R Posts: 8	SOO glad I found this site! Hello fellow cycle lovers! I'm Ryan, motorcycle lover and Ninja 250 owner from little ol' Boise Idaho. (That's the funny looking state between Montana and Washington/Oregon) Hard to believe that I have owned my little 250 for about 20 years now. I love the little guy, and I have done my best to care for it to the best of my abilities the whole time. For being a 89, it's very low mileage and clean. Mostly because I'm careful with it, and around here weather can regulate when you can ride. (unless you have a death wish). Only spilled once, and other than the fuel tank that caught the handlebar, I have replaced the damaged parts to good as new. But he hasn't been 100% since day one of my ownership. Hoping you guys and your outstanding knowledge (why I joined) can lend some advice, and help my frazzled mind and exhausted efforts to make it run proudly again. (or how I assume he ran when brand new). Thank you for this wonderful web page and your outstanding knowledge and advice. And thank you for allowing me aboard! I have a conundrum that I am at wits end with.. I'll find the appropriate category to post in. Looking SO forward to hopefully getting to the bottom of this 20 year long issue!

January 1st, 2015, 10:47 PM	#2
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	welcome! __________________________________________________ TEAM ALFALFA www.apexassassins.com

January 1st, 2015, 10:53 PM	#3
NevadaWolf Certified looney toon Name: Teri Location: 39°52'40.7"N 118°23'53.8"W (Northern NV) Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250, 102k+ miles -- 2014 CB500X, 42k+ miles Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 16 MOTM Jul '13, Jul '14	Howdy northern neighbor. __________________________________________________ <-- Linky Hey Unregistered! The code [you] shows the username currently logged in. IBA # 56020 AMA # 521481 Fun Rides! ][ My Videos ][ My Gear Hold yourself to the same rules you expect others to follow.

January 1st, 2015, 11:18 PM	#6
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

January 1st, 2015, 11:34 PM	#8
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?

January 1st, 2015, 10:54 PM	#4
MrAtom . Name: . Location: . Join Date: Aug 2014 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: A lot. MOTM - July '15	20 years. I'm impressed. Make a thread in the 86-07 Tech Talk for your problem and you'll probably get the help you need. Also, welcome welcome!

January 1st, 2015, 11:17 PM	#5
dcj13 Participant Name: Dave Location: South of Seattle Join Date: Oct 2012 Motorcycle(s): '94 K75 std Posts: Too much. MOTM - Aug '15	Welcome to the forum, Ryan (southeastern neighbor)! Lots of good info here. And many smart folks.

January 1st, 2015, 11:29 PM	#7
ryguy Long haired hippy Name: Ryan Location: Boise Idaho Join Date: Jan 2015 Motorcycle(s): 89 EX Ninja 250, YZF 600R Posts: 8	Thank you for the warm welcome!

January 2nd, 2015, 06:05 AM	#9
Ghostt in your machine Name: Scott Location: Summer Shade, Ky. Join Date: Oct 2014 Motorcycle(s): 98 Ninja 250/F12 aka ZX-2R "SERENITY", 91 Ninja 500/A5 aka ZX-5R "Phoenix", 84 Honda GL1200A "SIREN" Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 25 MOTM - Jun '17, May '16, Mar '15	Welcome, make yourself at home, please excuse the mess, it's the maids week off. __________________________________________________ *violente et ignorantia* ZX-2R BLOG *Twitter and Instagram = Ghostt_Scott* *I'm not here to change your mind, just to inform.*

January 2nd, 2015, 06:48 AM	#10
ally99 Ninja chick Name: Allyson Location: Athens, GA Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 4 MOTM - Dec '13, Feb '15	This site kicks ass! __________________________________________________ Sometimes it's the journey that teaches you a lot about your destination. ~Drake Check out my Appalachian Trail journal, 2015! Postwhores are COOL! ~Allyson

January 2nd, 2015, 06:54 AM	#11
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. The tech sub forum might help. But, why do you think it is not 100% or has been since you have owned it? __________________________________________________ https://www.brocksperformance.com/VZ...0035+C450.aspx

January 2nd, 2015, 07:48 PM	#12
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.

January 2nd, 2015, 09:36 PM	#13
Hero Danny Inline 4!!! Name: Danny Location: MA Join Date: May 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2008 CBR600rr, 1987 KLR 250 Posts: A lot.	Took ya long enough! Welcome! __________________________________________________ Be careful. Remember you are invisible

January 2nd, 2015, 11:16 PM	#14
ryguy Long haired hippy Name: Ryan Location: Boise Idaho Join Date: Jan 2015 Motorcycle(s): 89 EX Ninja 250, YZF 600R Posts: 8	hahaha! I have no doubt I'm gonna like it here! Thanks again for the welcome, guys! I have composed (in great length, I'm afraid) a detailed (I hope well enough) rundown of the issues that have been plaguing my machine for so long, and things I have done (as well as some personal thoughts that are likely to be off base) to try to quell its cough! I'll post it, as suggested, in the 86-07 Tech Talk section in a bit. I can't wait for your feedback.. The anticipation that I might actually be able to see this thing run properly for the first time in 20 years, is KILLING me! But go easy on this newbie, while I get my legs.. lol!

January 3rd, 2015, 04:26 AM	#15
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 __________________________________________________ GETTING BACK INTO RIDING? Read this.

January 3rd, 2015, 05:54 AM	#16
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	That's a whale of a tale... __________________________________________________

January 3rd, 2015, 11:09 AM	#17
greenaero Motorcycle Hypermiler Name: Vic Location: Livermore CA Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): 1999 & 2005 Kawasaki Ninja 250R's Posts: A lot.	Welocome Ryan! Lots of great help here for getting your Ninjette running right. These are very tough machines and respoind very well to proper maintenance. __________________________________________________ 235 MPG Hypermotorcycling to a better tomorrow

January 3rd, 2015, 03:10 PM	#19
250rr 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.	Welcome

January 3rd, 2015, 03:12 PM	#20
250rr 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.	Welcome fellow Northwesterner

January 5th, 2015, 11:15 AM	#21
fry1024 ninjette.org guru Name: Jason Location: WV Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 650R & 2007 Buell Blast Posts: 323	Welcome ryguy

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