Ninja 250R/500R - Page 109

Djblomquist356 · 05-20-2009

I've got a 93 ninja 250 that I acquired about a year ago, and have been trying to get it running. It was last registered back in 95, and was running then. I got the bike to turn on and idle, etc. Here's the problem I'm running into:

I've got the bike on the center stand, crank it over and shift into 1st, now the problem comes about. So on occasion when I let out the clutch the rear wheel will begin to turn and suddenly stop rotating. From then on the wheel doesn't want to spin, even if I shut the bike off and turn it back on and shift into gear again. Even if I pull on the throttle with the clutch out it doesn't spin.

Any ideas?

I have already tried tightening the clutch cable (which I replaced) and nothing changes.

Any ideas or thoughts are appreciated, thanks.

hitchface · 05-20-2009

Hmm...tough to say when you are on your center stand. Maybe your idle jets are partially blocked?

Carl722 · 05-20-2009

You could have some gear case issues. Is your rear wheel out of alignment where the chain is pulling at an angle causing some binding?

maggie47 · 05-23-2009

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Originally Posted by keyda81

It's always the little things that can cause a big pain in the you know what. So far I haven't had any problems with mine, but I'm sure I'll be checking it now!

*Note to self: keep a small bungee w/ the bike*

Djblomquist356 · 05-23-2009

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Originally Posted by hitchface

Hmm...tough to say when you are on your center stand. Maybe your idle jets are partially blocked?

I had originally thought that might be the issue. So I took the carbs off and went through them thoroughly cleaning everything. Didn't seem to help, but I was able to get the throttle to respond better, but no wheel spin.

Djblomquist356 · 05-23-2009

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Originally Posted by hitchface

Hmm...tough to say when you are on your center stand. Maybe your idle jets are partially blocked?

I haven't thought about that. I will have to check and see. I'll update when I try aligning the chain. thanks

Dave55 · 05-24-2009

Is the Ninja 500 R too small for me at 6'2" ?

I need a commuter bike to slice through freeway clogs and
I'm starting to favor a blue Ninja 500 R for the slim and nimble qualities.

At first I wanted a 600 or 650 size and checked the specs on the Versys and ER-6N.

Jaycin · 05-24-2009

Hey everyone. I have a 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250ex. The problem with my bike is that every time I start up my bike and gun the throttle a little bit the bike will shut off. We've had the Ninja for over a year now but I only began riding it last month. Any suggestions as to why this is happening?

ChrisW · 05-25-2009

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Originally Posted by Jaycin

Hey everyone. I have a 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250ex. The problem with my bike is that every time I start up my bike and gun the throttle a little bit the bike will shut off. We've had the Ninja for over a year now but I only began riding it last month. Any suggestions as to why this is happening?

Two things: First off you need to let the bike warm up a little bit. 2nd you need to learn how to use the choke. That's the black lever on next to the high beam switch.

Jaycin · 05-25-2009

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Originally Posted by ChrisW

Two things: First off you need to let the bike warm up a little bit. 2nd you need to learn how to use the choke. That's the black lever on next to the high beam switch.

Thank you for replying to my post. I do let the bike warm up and I do use the choke. Even after riding for a while when I leave the bike off for 10 minutes I have to rev up the bike before it will ride off. If not, it will stall when I gun the throttle.

OH and are you the ChrisW from the dot net?

keyda81 · 05-28-2009

Don't gun the throttle. You could be flooding it.

sxgt · 05-31-2009

by laws of basic physicals.. a 330lbs motorcycle is going to be easier to turn then a 458lbs motorcycle?

i know tires are a factor for grip but it seems like a ninja 250 is going to be more nibble then a zx10 even if the zx10 is a billion times most powerful. yes? yes?

GAS2HI · 06-04-2009

I have around 7.5k on the back tire and it time to change. What's a good one that has a good tread life?
06 ninja 500. 130/70 -17

jlcnuke · 06-08-2009

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Originally Posted by Jaycin

Thank you for replying to my post. I do let the bike warm up and I do use the choke. Even after riding for a while when I leave the bike off for 10 minutes I have to rev up the bike before it will ride off. If not, it will stall when I gun the throttle.

OH and are you the ChrisW from the dot net?

You're floats could be sticking. Get the carbs cleaned, or at a minimum run some seafoam through. When my 500 started not liking to throttle and stall at speeds a quick carb clean did the trick.

bretsk2500 · 06-09-2009

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Originally Posted by sxgt

by laws of basic physicals.. a 330lbs motorcycle is going to be easier to turn then a 458lbs motorcycle?

i know tires are a factor for grip but it seems like a ninja 250 is going to be more nibble then a zx10 even if the zx10 is a billion times most powerful. yes? yes?

It has a lot more to do with gyroscopic effects of the tires and engine rotating mass than the actual weight of the bike. A liter bike has MUCH larger rotating masses which will literally fight a change in direction. When you move up from a 250, the larger bike WILL tire you out for a while because it takes more effort to ride.

warrior_jimbo · 06-22-2009

I just installed some D & D slip-ons on my Ninja. I opted for the slip-ons so I could keep the center stand & lower faring.

I gotta tell you, the sound is unbelievable! And I swear I have better throttle response. Jetting & high flow air cleaner are coming next.

ISSUE: I have some leakage around the joints. Other than cranking down on the brackets, any suggestions? Is there a seal I can use?

Thanks in advance.

sxgt · 06-22-2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by bretsk2500

It has a lot more to do with gyroscopic effects of the tires and engine rotating mass than the actual weight of the bike. A liter bike has MUCH larger rotating masses which will literally fight a change in direction. When you move up from a 250, the larger bike WILL tire you out for a while because it takes more effort to ride.

so a 250 handles better....

bretsk2500 · 06-22-2009

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Originally Posted by sxgt

so a 250 handles better....

no, it turns quicker, there is a difference.

sxgt · 06-22-2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by bretsk2500

no, it turns quicker, there is a difference.

help me to learn.

Carl722 · 06-23-2009

It is easier to drop a lighter bike into a turn. Handling like all around the heavier bikes are much better on stability especially on the highway from wind and passing semi's.

05-20-2009	#2161 (permalink)
Djblomquist356 Newbie Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 15	250 transmission engaging issue I've got a 93 ninja 250 that I acquired about a year ago, and have been trying to get it running. It was last registered back in 95, and was running then. I got the bike to turn on and idle, etc. Here's the problem I'm running into: I've got the bike on the center stand, crank it over and shift into 1st, now the problem comes about. So on occasion when I let out the clutch the rear wheel will begin to turn and suddenly stop rotating. From then on the wheel doesn't want to spin, even if I shut the bike off and turn it back on and shift into gear again. Even if I pull on the throttle with the clutch out it doesn't spin. Any ideas? I have already tried tightening the clutch cable (which I replaced) and nothing changes. Any ideas or thoughts are appreciated, thanks.

05-20-2009	#2163 (permalink)
Carl722 Can't find time to ride BTK Expert Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Warminster, PA Posts: 509	You could have some gear case issues. Is your rear wheel out of alignment where the chain is pulling at an angle causing some binding? __________________ 2007 Ninja 500R

05-28-2009	#2171 (permalink)
keyda81 2005 Ninja 250 "Sapphire" BTK Expert Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Niagara Falls, NY Posts: 897	Don't gun the throttle. You could be flooding it. __________________ You only live once, get out there, enjoy it, and have no regrets!

05-31-2009	#2172 (permalink)
sxgt Green Machine BTK Expert Join Date: May 2007 Location: Kentucky Posts: 779	by laws of basic physicals.. a 330lbs motorcycle is going to be easier to turn then a 458lbs motorcycle? i know tires are a factor for grip but it seems like a ninja 250 is going to be more nibble then a zx10 even if the zx10 is a billion times most powerful. yes? yes? __________________ 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250R you tube handle is: kirbienstien

06-04-2009	#2173 (permalink)
GAS2HI Rubber Side Down Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Jonesboro, AR Posts: 32	tire time I have around 7.5k on the back tire and it time to change. What's a good one that has a good tread life? 06 ninja 500. 130/70 -17 __________________ Upgrades- RAM Mount for TOM TOM GPS Manta Tank Bag ThrottleMeister Cruise Control

05-20-2009	#2162 (permalink)
hitchface Newbie Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 17	Hmm...tough to say when you are on your center stand. Maybe your idle jets are partially blocked?

05-24-2009	#2167 (permalink)
Dave55 Newbie Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 4	Is the Ninja 500 R too small for me at 6'2" ? I need a commuter bike to slice through freeway clogs and I'm starting to favor a blue Ninja 500 R for the slim and nimble qualities. At first I wanted a 600 or 650 size and checked the specs on the Versys and ER-6N.

05-24-2009	#2168 (permalink)
Jaycin Newbie Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 2	Hey everyone. I have a 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250ex. The problem with my bike is that every time I start up my bike and gun the throttle a little bit the bike will shut off. We've had the Ninja for over a year now but I only began riding it last month. Any suggestions as to why this is happening?

06-22-2009	#2176 (permalink)
warrior_jimbo '09 Ninja 500R Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: An unnamed military base somewhere Posts: 3	'09 EX-500 Ninja exhaust I just installed some D & D slip-ons on my Ninja. I opted for the slip-ons so I could keep the center stand & lower faring. I gotta tell you, the sound is unbelievable! And I swear I have better throttle response. Jetting & high flow air cleaner are coming next. ISSUE: I have some leakage around the joints. Other than cranking down on the brackets, any suggestions? Is there a seal I can use? Thanks in advance.

06-23-2009	#2180 (permalink)
Carl722 Can't find time to ride BTK Expert Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Warminster, PA Posts: 509	It is easier to drop a lighter bike into a turn. Handling like all around the heavier bikes are much better on stability especially on the highway from wind and passing semi's. __________________ 2007 Ninja 500R

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