Ninja 250R/500R - Page 102

NinjaChick250 · 01-29-2009

Hey everyone, i am new here I just bought my first bike 2009 Ninja 250. Here is a pic of her. I am so excited.

kptrikstar · 01-29-2009

^^ nicely done.

Can anyone help me with this?
http://www.kawasakimotorcycle.org/fo...-swingarm.html

trickZZR · 01-31-2009

Black may be the fastest color, but I think next bike may have to be Team Green. Nice bike.

*t3* · 02-01-2009

Okay, now when I turned my bike off after about an hour of riding it made a weird sort of hissing sound for a little bit and seemed to abate as it cooled down. Is that bad?

keyda81 · 02-02-2009

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Originally Posted by *t3*

Okay, now when I turned my bike off after about an hour of riding it made a weird sort of hissing sound for a little bit and seemed to abate as it cooled down. Is that bad?

That is normal, it's just the fumes from the gas purging from the tank. Mine does it after each ride too. Just to be sure, open the gas cap, and it will stop.

Kalivos · 02-03-2009

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Originally Posted by NinjaChick250

Hey everyone, i am new here I just bought my first bike 2009 Ninja 250. Here is a pic of her. I am so excited.

Nice Ninja there! Also, the bike in the back there...mmmm...

Close Assault · 02-05-2009

Nice bike haha. I'm thinking about getting a Black 250R this spring/summer. Just looking for a light bike good enough for stunts

. (Not on public roads of course)

Calvint0613 · 02-05-2009

I just changed the oil in my 2008 ninja 250r and i cant get it to start. Its acting weird it almost wants to start in neutral, but doesn't. So... i figured try starting it in 1st gear but when i try to start it it wants to pull forward and makes a clicking sound and wont try to turn over really. i don't know what its wanting to pull forward in first gear its never done that before.
Any ideas? or has anyone else had this problem?

07Ninjamom · 02-08-2009

I am looking to change the front turn signals on my 07 ninja 500R. I would like to have the intergrated in the mirror ones but not sure where to find them? Does anyone have any ideas? maybe there is a way to modify another bikes to mine? Thanks for any ideas

roxynoodle · 02-09-2009

Try ebay; that's where most get them for their 500s.

07Ninjamom · 02-09-2009

Thanks Roxy...So they do make an aftermarket replacement to fit the 500's

*t3* · 02-09-2009

Kay, so, everything seems to be okay so far. I got the oil changed, and since then I've hardly seen the oil light (except once, on kind of a rainy day, so maybe it's electrical or something? But another odd problem I seem to have is, sometimes if I'm going like 40 miles per hour or higher, suddenly the bike loses power for a second, like I let off the throttle. One time it just sort of died and I had to restart, but other times it's just been like a hiccup. Does that seem like the fuel in gunked up? It was sitting still for kind of a while until I was able to get a permit... should I just get some solvent or does it sound like it could be something else?

GSXRMOFO · 02-10-2009

2005 EX-500 (500RR)

My bike has been sitting over the winter and I wanted to start it up this past weekend. I turned the key - the lights came on very dim and the bike cranked but wouldn't start. I got my friends battery charger and set it to the "start" mode and tried to start it. It cranked but now the bike is completely dead.... I left the charger on the battery overnight (2 amps) and the battery showed "charged" but again I tried in the morning and it didn't crank at all.

At that point the bike is completely dead - NO lights at all

I checked ALL fuses that are located in the box above the battery and all seem to be OK.

Does anyone have any ideas?

ratnip · 02-10-2009

My situation sounds similar. I've ridden my 1987 VT700c Shadow for 2 years / 6K miles but would like a sport bike. Part of my problem is I've never ridden a sport bike, so don't know if I want a 500 or a 650. When you got your 500, did you feel like there wasn't a big bump in 'fun factor' compared to cruiser performance? I found out that my Shadow actually makes 57hp (but, at 7k rpm which I've never seen), which is more than the 500. I'd really like a sport bike, but am very hesitant to get a 500 if I'm going be underwhelmed by its performace right from the start.

BlueNinja · 02-11-2009

Hello,

I just got a blue 2007 ninja 250 and was wondering what i can do about that rear fender, i know i can do a fender eliminator kit, but where do i get them from and how much do they usually run? also is there a way to turn the two outside lights next to the tail light into blinkers even if they blink red?

keyda81 · 02-11-2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlueNinja

Hello,

I just got a blue 2007 ninja 250 and was wondering what i can do about that rear fender, i know i can do a fender eliminator kit, but where do i get them from and how much do they usually run? also is there a way to turn the two outside lights next to the tail light into blinkers even if they blink red?

Honestly there is no need for a kit to eliminate the fender. Yes you can turn the two outside lights into blinkers. They already have holes in them for sockets to fit into, you just need to get some from an auto parts store, Advance or Autozone carries them. As for getting rid of the fender, it's a whole big peice, it's a inner wheel well too. I just cut mine flush with the body of the bike, and screwed in a peice of metal to hold the licesnse plate. I put up a pic, so you can take a look. It was put back together with the original screws.

BlueNinja · 02-11-2009

what kind of sockets, as in what kind of bulbs should go in there, and then i can find the socket that would fit in there?

keyda81 · 02-11-2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlueNinja

what kind of sockets, as in what kind of bulbs should go in there, and then i can find the socket that would fit in there?

It's a single contact socket, with two wires, and prongs around the outside of it. If you take your bike apart, and take a look at the tail light socket, it's very similar to that.

ss396ninja · 02-12-2009

Nice bike...OK - I've got 95 250 Ninja - gets about 70 mpg with Midgrade and it is starting to get a little tired - 30K miles and I am thinkin bout the new one -08 or 09...so those of you with the new 250 Ninja, what kind of gas mileage are you getting? I have heard they are getting around 60 mpg, which I do not think is too good compared to my old one, but I know the new bike is heavier, so that must be most of the reason...as I think the engine it has is virtually the same.

Iamjustifyd · 02-12-2009

I'm looking for some flush mount front signals. I've been hearing about 2 and 3 wire. ninja 500 has 2 or 3 wires? I'm at work and take a look right now and hope someone will answer before I get off. I am so bored if you can't tell

Keyda..with the tail..that should work for mine to right? Looks like it. What did you cut it with? I think all 3 sides of mine are break lights already.

01-31-2009	#2023 (permalink)
trickZZR Still On The Kickstand BTK Beginner Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 42	Black may be the fastest color, but I think next bike may have to be Team Green. Nice bike. __________________ 08' Black ZZR 600

02-05-2009	#2028 (permalink)
Calvint0613 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Nebraska Posts: 2	Trouble Starting I just changed the oil in my 2008 ninja 250r and i cant get it to start. Its acting weird it almost wants to start in neutral, but doesn't. So... i figured try starting it in 1st gear but when i try to start it it wants to pull forward and makes a clicking sound and wont try to turn over really. i don't know what its wanting to pull forward in first gear its never done that before. Any ideas? or has anyone else had this problem?

02-09-2009	#2030 (permalink)
roxynoodle In 6th Gear BTK Intermediate Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: NW Ohio Posts: 259	Try ebay; that's where most get them for their 500s. __________________ 2008 Ninja 500r

02-10-2009	#2033 (permalink)
GSXRMOFO Newbie Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 6	Bike is dead - NOTHING 2005 EX-500 (500RR) My bike has been sitting over the winter and I wanted to start it up this past weekend. I turned the key - the lights came on very dim and the bike cranked but wouldn't start. I got my friends battery charger and set it to the "start" mode and tried to start it. It cranked but now the bike is completely dead.... I left the charger on the battery overnight (2 amps) and the battery showed "charged" but again I tried in the morning and it didn't crank at all. At that point the bike is completely dead - NO lights at all I checked ALL fuses that are located in the box above the battery and all seem to be OK. Does anyone have any ideas?

02-10-2009	#2034 (permalink)
ratnip Newbie Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Kansas City Posts: 1	My situation sounds similar. I've ridden my 1987 VT700c Shadow for 2 years / 6K miles but would like a sport bike. Part of my problem is I've never ridden a sport bike, so don't know if I want a 500 or a 650. When you got your 500, did you feel like there wasn't a big bump in 'fun factor' compared to cruiser performance? I found out that my Shadow actually makes 57hp (but, at 7k rpm which I've never seen), which is more than the 500. I'd really like a sport bike, but am very hesitant to get a 500 if I'm going be underwhelmed by its performace right from the start. Last edited by ratnip : 02-10-2009 at 09:19 PM. Reason: wording change only

01-29-2009	#2021 (permalink)
NinjaChick250 Just Bought My First Bike Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Fairview Oregon Posts: 13	Hey everyone, i am new here I just bought my first bike 2009 Ninja 250. Here is a pic of her. I am so excited.

01-29-2009	#2022 (permalink)
kptrikstar Newbie Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Honolulu, Hawaii Posts: 10	^^ nicely done. Can anyone help me with this? http://www.kawasakimotorcycle.org/fo...-swingarm.html

02-01-2009	#2024 (permalink)
t3 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 7	Okay, now when I turned my bike off after about an hour of riding it made a weird sort of hissing sound for a little bit and seemed to abate as it cooled down. Is that bad?

02-05-2009	#2027 (permalink)
Close Assault Newbie Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 1	Nice bike haha. I'm thinking about getting a Black 250R this spring/summer. Just looking for a light bike good enough for stunts . (Not on public roads of course)

02-08-2009	#2029 (permalink)
07Ninjamom Newbie Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Maine Posts: 15	I am looking to change the front turn signals on my 07 ninja 500R. I would like to have the intergrated in the mirror ones but not sure where to find them? Does anyone have any ideas? maybe there is a way to modify another bikes to mine? Thanks for any ideas

02-09-2009	#2031 (permalink)
07Ninjamom Newbie Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Maine Posts: 15	Thanks Roxy...So they do make an aftermarket replacement to fit the 500's

02-09-2009	#2032 (permalink)
t3 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 7	Kay, so, everything seems to be okay so far. I got the oil changed, and since then I've hardly seen the oil light (except once, on kind of a rainy day, so maybe it's electrical or something? But another odd problem I seem to have is, sometimes if I'm going like 40 miles per hour or higher, suddenly the bike loses power for a second, like I let off the throttle. One time it just sort of died and I had to restart, but other times it's just been like a hiccup. Does that seem like the fuel in gunked up? It was sitting still for kind of a while until I was able to get a permit... should I just get some solvent or does it sound like it could be something else?

02-11-2009	#2035 (permalink)
BlueNinja Newbie Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Racine, WI Posts: 8	Hello, I just got a blue 2007 ninja 250 and was wondering what i can do about that rear fender, i know i can do a fender eliminator kit, but where do i get them from and how much do they usually run? also is there a way to turn the two outside lights next to the tail light into blinkers even if they blink red?

02-11-2009	#2037 (permalink)
BlueNinja Newbie Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Racine, WI Posts: 8	what kind of sockets, as in what kind of bulbs should go in there, and then i can find the socket that would fit in there?

02-12-2009	#2039 (permalink)
ss396ninja Newbie Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 21	Nice bike...OK - I've got 95 250 Ninja - gets about 70 mpg with Midgrade and it is starting to get a little tired - 30K miles and I am thinkin bout the new one -08 or 09...so those of you with the new 250 Ninja, what kind of gas mileage are you getting? I have heard they are getting around 60 mpg, which I do not think is too good compared to my old one, but I know the new bike is heavier, so that must be most of the reason...as I think the engine it has is virtually the same.

02-12-2009	#2040 (permalink)
Iamjustifyd Iamjustifyd BTK Expert Join Date: May 2008 Location: New Orleans Posts: 395	I'm looking for some flush mount front signals. I've been hearing about 2 and 3 wire. ninja 500 has 2 or 3 wires? I'm at work and take a look right now and hope someone will answer before I get off. I am so bored if you can't tell Keyda..with the tail..that should work for mine to right? Looks like it. What did you cut it with? I think all 3 sides of mine are break lights already. __________________ Sherry '04 Ninja 500 '07 Ninja 250 Sold Whatever it is I didn't do it!! Ok, well, maybe I did. Last edited by Iamjustifyd : 02-12-2009 at 02:36 PM.

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