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Probably this question has been asked many times but I could not find an exact answer. I have 2011 ninja 250r. I am living in Kentucky so the weather is cold. When I try to run it 20-30 degree F it wont start because it has cold nature. What part should I change to easily run it that cold...

ok first a little background info, I am a 19 year old college student with quite a bit of mechanical experience although I am fairly new to motorcycles. I recently purchased a non running 1995 ninja 250 for cheep to see if I could get it running. it only has 10,xxx miles. before buying I sprayed...

So I've tried everything I can think of and the next step is taking it to a mechanic and getting bent over. Any ideas or input is appreciated. Here is the problem described as best and concisely as I can followed by a link to a video of the bike in it's current state. 2007 Ninja 250 3500 miles...

So, I'm sorry for my first post to be asking for help, but I don't know what else to do with my problem. I recently bought an 05 ninja 250, for cheap. It has been down at least a few times. pretty much every fairing was busted in a few spots. Only had one turn signal(rear) needed a front tire...

Hi! I just bought a 2002 Ninja250R. 18,000 miles. (my first bike!) Ran TOTALLY fine when I got it. After I put around 20 miles on it, it started acting funny. Basically, its come down to this: When I try to start it, I hear a pinging/knocking noise. It used to start, but the noise would go away...

Alright, I'm desperate for help at this point, as I'm simply running out of ideas. I'll start from the beginning, and give a TL;DR at the end. April 2012. I, after riding dirtbikes for a few months, am passively considering buying a street bike. I buy a 94 EX250 on CL for 900 bucks, was told...

So I just bought a 09 and didnt get much information on the service and upgrades on the bike. I have already changed the front sprocket to a 15 tooth and replaced the air filter with a K&N filter. Have heard alot about getting the carbs rejetted or atleast shimming the needles which i have read...

Noob question! I'm waiting on a shipment of SIDI Fusion boots to arrive (hopefully next week!) but I start motorcycle lessons tomorrow and was wondering if anyone had any recommendations on what to wear. I'm told running shoes aren't recommended but seeing as it's an introduction weekend...

I pulled the tank off and pulled out the plugs to check them, they were fine put the bike back together it started up and ran for like 5 mins and died. Now it won't run :(

Bike will not idle below 2500 RPM Sometimes runs great but will cut out as if running on one cyclinder. Top end rebuilt at the bike shop in Huntsville Alabama. They said is was due to lower compression in one cyclinder. Engine slightly bored as they installed new pistons and rings. Still ran...

So I just got my wife's bike out from storage today and opened the choke to start it and it did, but will not stay running after applying the throttle or closing the choke at all. I seriously let the bike run for 30 minutes with the choke open before I could rev the throttle up. What the hell...

So after weeks of staring at the HID box I decided to install them fiinally.After a few threads and some searches I narrowed down the problem for the lights not firing up.The light fuse is a 20 amp.This fuse had to be updraded with a 30 amp.After I popped the fuse in the HID buld lid right...