Re: Kawasaki Ninja 250R

Hey Helios!
I have been searching/reading a lot for these options. My current setup is stock turn indicators and Xblaster LED taillight from Custom-LED.
there are a a few mix n match things that you gotta do.
1. LED taillight - works well on stock relay
2. LED taillight + one set of LED indicators ( front or rear) - no wiring change. you need to put in LED flasher Relay or electronic relay as they say. Find it on ebay ( goes by the name URI)
3. LED taillight + all 4 LED indicators - Wiring cut needed, where you'll need to put in a zero cut diode between the front and rear indicator wiring plus above given point 2.

Not sure why the battery died, probably not due to LED turn signals.
In a week or two I'm going to put up this relay and indicator stuff with pics on this thread. Though I wont go in for the all LED setup. Mine is an integrated tail light. so I'm going to setup the turn signals in taillight itself.

Re: Kawasaki Ninja 250R

Has anyone here gone for the stock IRCs - instead of Pirellis?
I was wondering what a pair costs now.
I am up for a chain\sprocket change, disk pad replacement and tyre change soon. (If Karnataka RTO does not catch me before that for riding a Mumbai registered bike).

Regards,
Mithun

Re: Kawasaki Ninja 250R

Update: New graphics inspired from the Tech 3 Yamaha MotoGP team.



will post a detailed process on how to go through about this soon.

Re: Kawasaki Ninja 250R

First of all, if you can find a good painter that's the best thing you can get instead of wraps. However, they are permanent and you can't reverse the change. That is not the case with stickers because of which I always opt to wrap of sticker the panels on two wheel vehicles instead of painting them. More over they cause less hassle as well.

Using stickers is pretty simple. Before you start keep few things handy for immediate use
1. Sharp cutter or a blade(sharper the tool, better the finish) - available at stationary or tool shop
2. Masking tape - available at any paint shop
3. Scissors - available mostly anywhere
4. Scale or any straight object to cut straight.
5. Measuring tape
6. Hair dryer
7. Hand viper
8. An efficient helping hand - difficult to find

It's always better to take off the part from the bike so you can set if up the way you want to make it easy to work on.
To begin with: Mask the borders of the area you want to paste the sheet on. Ensure to spend enough time to mask it straight. The better you mask, the better finish you get.
Cut the sheet of sticker around an inch extra than the dimension of the enclosed area.
Use the wiper and that helping hand to remove all the bubbles while you paste the sheet. Use the dryer only if required.
Use your hand nails or the scale on the edges of the sticker which overlaps on the masking tap to get a defined finish.
Now use the cutter or blade to cut. If you are working on a curved surface do this free hand and stay calm. Take all the time in the world because if you cut a wrong line there is no turning back.
Once done, rip off the masking tape and that extra inch of sticker sheet should also come off.
You should be left with a designated area in color.

For the logos, contact a local sticker shop. Take your designs with you in USB or phone so it can be transferred to the computer. Avoid sharing your bike model with him cos they tend to decide the price accordingly. They are cool enough to prepare the ticker so you just have to apply it using the transparent tape they provide along with it.
Keep them simple in one, two or three colors only. Else the shop keeper might ask for more money just for the time and labor.
Few pics for assistance:





All this work cost me around 1000Rs (Sheets for 350+logo stickers for 650) and 4-5hrs of total time.

The stickers I got made are of Monster Energy (x2), Stanley(x2), DeWalt(x2), Shell(x2)
I'm sure the guys at the shops might have done it in like 30-40 min or an hour max but would have charged something around 2000-3000Rs, however, I'm a DIY guy and there is nothing more satisfying and getting the job done yourself

Please feel free to ask any questions or provide suggestions.

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Hello everyone, I would sound crazy here but in the recent past I have been thinking very seriously about the Ninja 250R, I own a CBR250R with no problem whatsoever but I am now inclined to Ninja. I would be only using it for touring. My query is the servicing maintenance very higher than CBR if so what is the % with examples? Difference in fuel consumption I know these are 250's, sourcing the spare parts with costs again, anything we can do for that fuel level indicator. Would love if the answers are directly in context to CBR, note both the bikes are good in their own perspective. On olx there is a guy selling his ninja at 113000 what can be the reasons? As I see most of them around 1.5 on asking him average he replied saying 15 as it's a 250. I would only keep it stock.
Thank you

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Average service costs
~3000 and ~8000 every alternate service - if you use Motul 7200.
Spares very costly with respect to CBR.
My latest service\part replacement is in the region of 35-40 k.
11k each for tyres, 8300 for chain, 4500 for sprockets + labour.

Mileage: I get 18 kmpl in Bangalore. But I drive near ITPL area - never goes above 3rd gear.

Build quality: Absolutely no issues whatsoever. I have taken it to Leh and still no problems.

Regarding the fuel level indicator - Warning light comes on by last 4 ltrs I guess.

But would you get enough of a jump from CBR to Ninja? Would suggest you go for a 600. Lots of options these days.

Regards,
Mithun

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I'm very excited to share this. I've recently installed the HealTech quickshifter on my 2012 Ninja 250R. People are still crazy about the Ninja 300, but this might just be the only ninja 250 in the country with a quickshifter installed.

Link to the product website -http://www.healtech-electronics.com/products/qse/

A quickshifter basically cuts off the power to the engine while the gearbox shifts gears at full throttle without using clutch. Normally, a rider would have to use clutch of at least roll down the throttle for a moment before up shifting. This product, used in now almost all motorsports, allows you to up shift at full throttle.

I usually use my Ninja for track days at BIC and being a motorsports fan I had to have this on my ride. I saved for a few months and was confused between Ohlins rear shocks and this. Finally one of my relative was coming from Japan and it was easy for him to bring this over instead of a rear shock, so I decided to go with this. Ohlins will just have to wait but they are in the list of mods to be done.

Sharing the pics below:

The one of the left the module and sensor which attaches to the shift rod. The one on the right is the wire connection which will go from the module to the two FI of the engine on the Ninja 250.


Some of the reasons for choosing the product are below:
1)It is the only one that comes with a Bluetooth app to tune the module. The app is only available for Android phones as of now, they have said that the one for iOS is expected in the 4th quarter of 2015.
2)Its the smallest one in size.
3)Installing it is pretty easy, I just had to look at the pictures to understand the installation.

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Thank you Mithun da..

Re: Kawasaki Ninja 250R

Hi All,

Finally after waiting in for 10 months odd with the spare parts,just got the coneset changed for my 5.5 yrs old ninja after running close to 45k kms..

The front braking is a bit better otherwise earlier was suffering a lot during strong braking-in.

Total damage on the pocket is 3250. (1600 for parts and 1600 for labour)... Parts pricing seems ok but the labor charges are too much.

I remember getting my full bike serviced with the labor charges being max 900-1200 or so.. Has anyone occurred similar charges for the coneset repair?

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The labour amount vary from work to work. Usually, the labour amount is depending on the time taken for the work. I think it's 300/- per hour for labour at Ninja svc. Check with them what the per hour labour cost is. You will be able to understand the labour charges better, plus question them better if they charge you high next time.

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been out for a while and i just thought of sharing what all i added on my bike
faced a lil trouble for parts but the progress was slow and good

this build took some time,tried to make my very own special edition
keeping the back and gold theme with a little kiss of kawasaki green.
I've lowered both the rear and front suspension.. ride is stiff and taking corners is a lot more fun ..but hitting the potholes will be a pain in the arse..so I've been highway riding mostly
bubble windscreen green
adjustable clip ons and levers (brake and clutch)


rear seat cowl
leovince cobra slip on exhaust
heat wrapped the full system
k&n filters


recently heard about the racing clutch..still doing a small research..do u think it will make a big difference?cause i heard its a little pricey

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How is the leo vince?

Got it from Bachoo Motors I guess.

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nope i got the slip in from tirumala pitstop
its sounds a lot better than ixil.my friend has one. can really feel the punch when we take out the baffle..(without the baffle its dead loud in the city..as the sound echoes too)in the highway without the baffle..turns quite a few heads
at first they told me they have a slip on for n250
after i confirmed and booked it on phone i went there..it actually turned out to be for yamaha fz and bison
but they were charging around 12 to 13k..big big price difference
so i took the slip on and made a custom bend pipe by Raj hingorani..they usually make full systems for cars
no leakage..he can make full systems for bikes too. Engine mods : Team Powerwheels - Raj Hingorani (Bangalore) - Team-BHP
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Is there any way to install fuel gauge ??? For me coolant meter is useless plz suggest

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Go through this link


My suggestion is that you do not tamper with the fuel gauge

Once the orange light comes on start looking for a petrol pump. You have 75 - 100 kms to spot one and fill up the tank

Thanks

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Guys,
I need suggestions/ places where i can get a GoPro mount for my Ninja 250R

I am not sure if the helmet mount is safe or can be used on my Helmet (Nuvo - Retro Green)

Can you all please suggest your experiences with GoPro mounts?

Thanks,
Yogi