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**krish2778** · 05-31-2015, 10:07 PM

Re: Kawasaki Ninja 250R

Originally posted by R-series View Post

Yep, you're right. Not used for daily commute. in fact my last two rides have only been testing

I don't take it to the mall or shopping areas. Don't park it in general parking. I only leave it if I have a closed parking for this bike. That's another reason why it's been ridden only 9000km in 3 years

Awesome..now i know whom to loot if at all i never get to buy a good bike..!!

Cheers
Ride Safe
Krishna

**R-series** · 05-31-2015, 10:29 PM

Re: Kawasaki Ninja 250R

Originally posted by krish2778 View Post

Awesome..now i know whom to loot if at all i never get to buy a good bike..!!

Cheers
Ride Safe
Krishna

You'll always find a bike better than this one. Initially I felt bad that Kawasaki got the 300 in the market after I bought this. But now, I'm actually relieves that this bike definitely grabs less attention than the 300. So, I can consider myself safe.

**R-series** · 06-04-2015, 05:57 PM

Re: Kawasaki Ninja 250R

First ride of over 15min after the upgrades.
The bike definitely moves faster from left to right and vice verse. It almost feels it's off balance when you try to flick it. Naturally takes less effort to move it around while your on the bike. However, moving it while off it is a different story. Because the centre of gravity has increased it's slightly struggling to move it back and forth or from one place to another. Because of the increase in height I feel like leaning it more as I have more space to get off on right and left.
The bike definitely brakes better. That's where I noticed most of the difference after the turning capability.
Still no track day and with monsoon approaching it might be a few months before that happens.

I also used the keyless gas cap for the first time to fuel up. Felt like a kid using his new gadget when I opened the lid at the station.

**vkuchhal** · 06-04-2015, 07:34 PM

Re: Kawasaki Ninja 250R

Originally posted by R-series View Post

First ride of over 15min after the upgrades.
The bike definitely moves faster from left to right and vice verse. It almost feels it's off balance when you try to flick it. Naturally takes less effort to move it around while your on the bike. However, moving it while off it is a different story. Because the centre of gravity has increased it's slightly struggling to move it back and forth or from one place to another. Because of the increase in height I feel like leaning it more as I have more space to get off on right and left.
The bike definitely brakes better. That's where I noticed most of the difference after the turning capability.
Still no track day and with monsoon approaching it might be a few months before that happens.

I also used the keyless gas cap for the first time to fuel up. Felt like a kid using his new gadget when I opened the lid at the station.

Great going R-series.. i suppose you are the only one keeping this thread alive... may be because most of ninja owners have either sold the bike for a Duke or have graduated to a high CC bike.

I recently completed 5 years on the old horse with not much riding these days, around 44k kms .
Hope to see more guys contributing to this thread.

Let the good times roll...

**R-series** · 06-04-2015, 09:46 PM

Re: Kawasaki Ninja 250R

Originally posted by vkuchhal View Post

Great going R-series.. i suppose you are the only one keeping this thread alive... may be because most of ninja owners have either sold the bike for a Duke or have graduated to a high CC bike.

I recently completed 5 years on the old horse with not much riding these days, around 44k kms .
Hope to see more guys contributing to this thread.

Let the good times roll...

Thanks [MENTION=20551]vkuchhal[/MENTION]. Customization was a big reason why I opted for the Ninja instead of other bikes. In 2013, even I was bent upon switching to the KTMs because of the power the 390 offered. More than that,the level of customization available for an old model is incomparable to a that possible for a new one

That's what had me stick with my Ninja.

The mods I've done are pretty less to that done by some owners of Ninja 300. Although not of the same amount, but I wish I could slowly and gradually get all those mods I've been willing to do. And I'm glad mine is the last of the Ninja 250s in India, as it's a 2012 model that too in black. It's a rare sight

**krish2778** · 06-05-2015, 09:43 AM

Re: Kawasaki Ninja 250R

Originally posted by vkuchhal View Post

Great going R-series.. i suppose you are the only one keeping this thread alive... may be because most of ninja owners have either sold the bike for a Duke or have graduated to a high CC bike.

I recently completed 5 years on the old horse with not much riding these days, around 44k kms .
Hope to see more guys contributing to this thread.

Let the good times roll...

Many have moved on to the Ninja 300 instead. But there is something about the sound of the 250 that the 300 just doesn't have. The loud whistling sound..!! Oh boy..!! That sure is awesome to hear.

Cheers
Ride Safe
Krishna

**chicane1879** · 06-08-2015, 11:20 PM

Re: Kawasaki Ninja 250R

My Ninjette is now 3 years old and has covered close to 24k kms!!

Planning a slew of subtle performance upgrades...Will update here once i get those integrated!!

**Helios** · 06-09-2015, 01:47 AM

Re: Kawasaki Ninja 250R

Hi guys, need your advice. I had my led tail lights for an year now, so thought I might get those fancy flush mounts which are led as well. So got one from eBay.in

Installed them myself, battery died off and it wouldn't start until I push started the bike but the turn signal didn't flash even then.

So I got it fixed in the svc, but still the front turn signals doesn't work properly. What do I need to do now? Get myself a new flasher relay? Is there any other stuff that is to be done like say any small wiring work i.e, soldering and etc.

Waiting to get some suggestions so that I can get my bike back up and running at 100% fitness

**R-series** · 06-09-2015, 02:49 AM

Re: Kawasaki Ninja 250R

Originally posted by Helios View Post

Hi guys, need your advice. I had my led tail lights for an year now, so thought I might get those fancy flush mounts which are led as well. So got one from eBay.in

Installed them myself, battery died off and it wouldn't start until I push started the bike but the turn signal didn't flash even then.

So I got it fixed in the svc, but still the front turn signals doesn't work properly. What do I need to do now? Get myself a new flasher relay? Is there any other stuff that is to be done like say any small wiring work i.e, soldering and etc.

Waiting to get some suggestions so that I can get my bike back up and running at 100% fitness

I don't know much about electrical, I refrain from fiddle with them

but from experience you can also check in the fuse box if any of the fuse went kaput

**Mithungo** · 06-10-2015, 04:12 PM

Re: Kawasaki Ninja 250R

Originally posted by chicane1879 View Post

My Ninjette is now 3 years old and has covered close to 24k kms!!

Planning a slew of subtle performance upgrades...Will update here once i get those integrated!!

Sprocket changes?

Waiting for your updates.

**vkuchhal** · 06-14-2015, 11:24 PM

Re: Kawasaki Ninja 250R

Hi,

Any one installed a mobile holder on the ninja for touring etc...

**The Celebrity** · 06-15-2015, 08:48 AM

Re: Kawasaki Ninja 250R

Originally posted by vkuchhal View Post

Hi,

Any one installed a mobile holder on the ninja for touring etc...

I haven't installed it, but have seen a Ninja with Rynox mobile holder fixed.

**TorqueMaster** · 06-15-2015, 05:57 PM

Re: Kawasaki Ninja 250R

hi guys ...

writing after a long time ... my ninja 250r has been diagnosed with a dead battery and slightly jammed brake calipers. The service center has given me a quote of around Rs. 19000 for both front and rear calipers and for battery they quoted around Rs. 13000 (although there are two more options of Rs. 7000 and Rs. 9000 respectively but they will need to check which battery will fit my september 2010 model)

Just wanted to check with you guys if the pricing seems right

Thanka in advance

**vkuchhal** · 06-15-2015, 06:37 PM

Re: Kawasaki Ninja 250R

Originally posted by The Celebrity View Post

I haven't installed it, but have seen a Ninja with Rynox mobile holder fixed.

I was trying the rynox mobile holder but there is not enough space on the handle bar to accomodate that. not sure how the other guy went ahead with the fit.

Originally posted by TorqueMaster View Post

hi guys ...

writing after a long time ... my ninja 250r has been diagnosed with a dead battery and slightly jammed brake calipers. The service center has given me a quote of around Rs. 19000 for both front and rear calipers and for battery they quoted around Rs. 13000 (although there are two more options of Rs. 7000 and Rs. 9000 respectively but they will need to check which battery will fit my september 2010 model)

Just wanted to check with you guys if the pricing seems right

Thanka in advance

For the brake caliper, i think disassembling the whole lot and cleaning it out should be able to do the trick, under any other major component is rusted or gone bad. but i think you can individually order those alone instead of the whole assembly. Since the service centers mint money with these small issues, they tend to make a lot of money out of it.
If you still want to go for complete replacement, look for the parts on aliexpress or ebay.com and order it. 19000 for what bajaj says is always on a very higher side.

For the battery, you can go for a pulsar 200ns or Duke 200 which is a 12V 8Ah battery same as the ninja and would cost around 2600 only. The 13000 that the ASC say might be the original Yuasa battery, which is again on the higher side.

**R-series** · 06-15-2015, 07:44 PM

Kawasaki Ninja 250R

Originally posted by TorqueMaster View Post

hi guys ...

writing after a long time ... my ninja 250r has been diagnosed with a dead battery and slightly jammed brake calipers. The service center has given me a quote of around Rs. 19000 for both front and rear calipers and for battery they quoted around Rs. 13000 (although there are two more options of Rs. 7000 and Rs. 9000 respectively but they will need to check which battery will fit my september 2010 model)

Just wanted to check with you guys if the pricing seems right

Thanka in advance

I have two very good options for you, depends if you're willing to take them. For the front, buy a Brembo caliper. You would require an adjustment bracket to install it, but that's about it. The seller can provide you both. It'll cost you somewhere around 20k. For rear, buy used calipers from eBay. For the battery buy the ballistic EVO2 online. It comes with a charger and total cost would be just shy off 10k. This is including shipping and duty. The advantage is its less than 500gm in weight compared to your stock 2.8kg battery

All these things together might be slightly above your budget but the difference is like day and night. Brembos are the best thing in brakes and ballistic is the best combination of performance and weight you can find.

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