2008+ Ninja 250 Mod/DIY/FAQ

2008ninja250r · May 1, 2008

snatch · May 1, 2008

MurderedOut · May 1, 2008

lusone: Good Job

kkim · May 1, 2008

great idea... rep for you!

Lloyd574 · May 1, 2008

The front seat mod is one of my favorites..I could not ride the bike on the stock seat more than 20 miles..

kkim · May 1, 2008

Damn Lloyd... at least provide the boy with a link!

I do admit, that does look like a great DIY.

Jrm · May 1, 2008

I approve of this thread.

Datkush · May 1, 2008

i think what we need is a tutorial on how to search and what not to post for all new members of the 250 forum before they are allowed to sign up

Swiss · May 1, 2008

I tried this thread a few weeks ago and it was shut down on the pre tense that there is already a DIY ( How to's and FAQ's) forum. My argument was that it is fraught with pandemonium and chaos with all the various models and it would make more sense to have a DIY thread in each specific model froum instead of a froum for all models' DIY's
http://www.kawiforums.com/showthread.php?t=105810

Kurosaki · May 1, 2008

I'm good sitting on it for about an hour before fatigue sets in...

deadheadred08 · May 1, 2008

the seat doesn't really bother me

John04Civic · May 1, 2008

I bet we still see threads...

snatch · May 1, 2008

well yeah, we are still going to see stupid people making stupid threads, but hopefully this will cut down on it a little bit.

it's a sticky now.. so hopefully the original poster will continue to edit it with more helpful threads that come up...

as for the stock seat... it doesn't hurt my ass that bad.. and i have a boney ass.. haha..

Shade.Of.BlacK · May 1, 2008

I got a rider seat mod for ya....called bicycle shorts, ones with thick padding for your ass.

It probably the only way I could go 100km in one day on a bike in one sitting.

John04Civic · May 1, 2008

The seat doesn't kill me unless I'm on a 40 mile+ ride. If it is hot out though I have to stand up for a little bit when I'm at a stop light.

jeffwessel · May 2, 2008

Not sure if you care about links to other forums... but there is a great write up on the ninja250 forum about removing the carbs...

http://forums.ninja250.org/viewtopic.php?p=660349#660349

2008ninja250r · May 12, 2008

jeffwessel said:
Not sure if you care about links to other forums... but there is a great write up on the ninja250 forum about removing the carbs...

http://forums.ninja250.org/viewtopic.php?p=660349#660349

I'm not really sure how the mods feel about articles from other forums but the link you gave me really didn't answer any pressing how to or diy questions... it did have some good information on what tools are needed for different jobs but it lacked pictures and didn't really solve any specific problems (ex: the needle jets mod in one of the FAQ's shows how to do the mod and other posts in the thread clarify the benefits of it)
so for now I'm going to leave that link off if there are no objections

noslofiveoh said:
i instaled a sigma computer. model BC 906
theres a writup at ninja250.org.
i basically got it so i can see my actual mph.
it has some other cool features too.
cost $25 from local bike shop.
install time was about a half hour.

this sounds useful, can anyone provide links or does anyone want to volunteer to do a write up?

noslofiveoh · May 8, 2008

i instaled a sigma computer. model BC 906
theres a writup at ninja250.org.
i basically got it so i can see my actual mph.
it has some other cool features too.
cost $25 from local bike shop.
install time was about a half hour.

noslofiveoh · May 12, 2008

ok heres how to hook up the computer.
i bought the BC906 model for $25.
i used a 2 part fast set adhesive to mount the magnet and signal pickup.
u need to keep the magnet close to the sensor 5mm max, mines set about 3mm.
all u need to do is set the wheel size, it's super easy and a lot of useful info.

here i mounted it on the handlebar via double stick tape

here u can see the sensor i mounted to the fork. i zip tied the wire to the fork and brake hose (leave slack in the wire for the suspension travel) i used the fast set adhesive for this also.

heres where i mounted the magnet to the rotor. i scuffed with a red scotch brite. and covered the magnet in the fast set adhesive and stuck it where i wanted it.

Army Aviator · May 29, 2008

noslofiveoh said:
ok heres how to hook up the computer.
i bought the BC906 model for $25.
i used a 2 part fast set adhesive to mount the magnet and signal pickup.
u need to keep the magnet close to the sensor 5mm max, mines set about 3mm.
all u need to do is set the wheel size, it's super easy and a lot of useful info.

here i mounted it on the handlebar via double stick tape

I did this install and it is very easy and useful, I really like having an accurate speed reading and a clock. I installed the Sigma BC1906 (found one for $25) because it has an indiglo type of back light for night riding.

Also, for anybody else that does the install the stock wheel measurement to input into the computer is 1803(mm).

Nate

humpin2go · May 16, 2008

Anybody know of dealers for a set of the Bridgestone 090s. Local kawi dealer can't find them, they use Tucker Rocky and Parts Unlimited. Tried some national web sites, and no listings for them. Possible racing supply websites?

kkim · May 16, 2008

Did you google it? I found a few places that sold them when I did that.

hoser · May 24, 2008

2008ninja250r said:
I was getting kind of sick of searching through all of the pages of "Look I have a new bike!"(but no pics) threads to find useful information so I compiled a list of some of the good DIY threads and mod threads I may have missed some while going through 40+ pages so if you see anything good to add let me know.

Thread with Parts Diagram link
http://www.kawiforums.com/showthread.php?t=108133

Gas Tank Noise Elimination DIY Thread
http://www.kawiforums.com/showthread.php?t=107901

Seat Shaving Mod (sorry I missed that Loyd)
http://www.kawiforums.com/showthread.php?t=105214&highlight=Lloyd574

Raising the Needle Jets
http://www.kawiforums.com/showthread.php?t=105901

Intake Snorkel Removal DIY Thread
http://www.kawiforums.com/showthread.php?t=106228

Polished Wheels Mod
http://www.kawiforums.com/showthread.php?t=9381

Fender Chop Master Thread
http://www.kawiforums.com/showthread.php?t=105914

15 T Front Sprocket (not a DIY but it has good info)
http://www.kawiforums.com/showthread.php?t=106912

Homemade Camera Mount
http://www.kawiforums.com/showthread.php?t=105649&page=2

Rear Seat Hard Luggage Mod
http://www.kawiforums.com/showthread.php?t=105600

Fairing Removal
http://www.kawiforums.com/showthread.php?t=110849

Lifting the bike with stands
http://www.kawiforums.com/showthread.php?t=110845

noslofiveoh · May 29, 2008

that's cool, i didn't think of a back lit model when i got mine. i did notice that the stock odometer is off by about 3% though. i pretty much just wanted it for actual MPH and a clock.

Shade.Of.BlacK · May 30, 2008

Did you guys test this thing vs a gps to see if it is in fact accurate?

jersy19 · May 30, 2008

my cousin is a cop and when i get my bike in a few weeks ill have him clock me a few times and see how accurate the stock, i think thats more accurate then gps and what counts most is what the police see us doing. but ill let u all know when i can get it done

abacall · May 31, 2008

This was a good one.

http://www.kawiforums.com/showthread.php?t=110853

kkim · Jun 3, 2008

carb syncing...
http://www.kawiforums.com/showthread.php?t=111750

deadheadred08 · Jun 3, 2008

is there anythuing on the string adjustment method?

Shade.Of.BlacK · Jun 3, 2008

Jet kit install/re-jet

http://www.kawiforums.com/showthread.php?t=111046

kkim · Jun 3, 2008

Steven39 said:
Ok...
I will be 16 this month...
i have yet to get a job...
but when i do and i save up money i was thinking about getting a 250R...
because they are cheap, great on gas, and nice...
would that be a good bike for a beginner like me???
and would there be anything that i would need to change right away???
has anything bad gone wrong with anyone's yet???

Please post a seperate thread in the 250R forum. Your post has nothing to do with the content of this thread. Thanks.... "skeets".

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