Ninja 250 - Page 86

LuciferMutt · 09-15-2012, 05:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Navin

I guess this means the EX250 will die as of 2012, leaving only the better looking 300 at $4599. .

I can not put into words how much it will piss me off if this happens.

Navin · 09-15-2012, 05:47 AM

Well, go buy 2 at the discount price and save them for down the road I guess?

YJake · 09-15-2012, 11:42 AM

It would suck to lose such a HUGE chunk of the motorcycling market and history over 50cc, more plastic, and EFI.

And for a full $1000 more over the CBR250?

Only time will tell. I'm still pissed that they killed the EX500.

-Jake

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AlexL · 10-03-2012, 03:50 PM

Motor swap. :)

Navin · 10-03-2012, 04:23 PM

I mentioned a discounted price for 2012 250s a few days ago, turns out is was a BS bait & switch! Friggin dealers!!!

They dropped the price and added on a delivery and build fee of the same amount!!! Sorry if anyone went looking for a rebate from Kawi. I asked my regular dealer about the new discounted prices and tghey told me there were no new incentives.

Cat0020 · 10-03-2012, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by AlexL

Motor swap. :)

Why does it need a motor swap?

FirstLight · 10-03-2012, 08:24 PM

Wow the 2013s are going for $4599? It was just 6 short years ago that a new '07 listed for $2999. That's a 50% price hike in 6 years! Sheesh...

TonyKZ1 · 10-04-2012, 06:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AlexL

Motor swap. :)

Yea, looks familiar, I've done it a few times now too. I just as soon not had to do it but oh well.
Tony

AlexL · 10-04-2012, 06:29 PM

Spun bearing :(. Yep would have preferred not but as motor swaps go it was pretty easy. Only motor I can picture hefting into place with no help. I think my bike had a hard previous life.

LuciferMutt · 10-05-2012, 05:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FirstLight

Wow the 2013s are going for $4599? It was just 6 short years ago that a new '07 listed for $2999. That's a 50% price hike in 6 years! Sheesh...

Yep it's absolutely insane.

Cat0020 · 10-05-2012, 05:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AlexL

Spun bearing :(. Yep would have preferred not but as motor swaps go it was pretty easy. Only motor I can picture hefting into place with no help. I think my bike had a hard previous life.

At what mileage did the bearing go bad?

What was the circumstance?

Were you just riding along?

AlexL · 10-05-2012, 12:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cat0020

At what mileage did the bearing go bad?

What was the circumstance?

Were you just riding along?

Two owners ago the cluster was changed but from what I can figure the engine had at least 22K on it. After two days of owning the bike I was doing about 80 mph on the highway and when I got off the exit the bike shut off. I got it started again after letting it cool and the engine was very noisy. After getting it home I dropped the pickup screen and it was loaded with shavings. Shame on me for not dropping it immediately after purchase but it was running and full of oil when I bought it. The guy I bought it from was clueless so I'm thinking the original owner raced the bike, abused it, or something similar since I know these engines can go much longer. I found a low mileage replacement engine on eBay, lesson learned.

MotoSailorDC · 10-05-2012, 12:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AlexL

Two owners ago the cluster was changed but from what I can figure the engine had at least 22K on it. After two days of owning the bike I was doing about 80 mph on the highway and when I got off the exit the bike shut off. I got it started again after letting it cool and the engine was very noisy. After getting it home I dropped the pickup screen and it was loaded with shavings. Shame on me for not dropping it immediately after purchase but it was running and full of oil when I bought it. The guy I bought it from was clueless so I'm thinking the original owner raced the bike, abused it, or something similar since I know these engines can go much longer. I found a low mileage replacement engine on eBay, lesson learned.

What was the fate of the old engine? I may need a new top end..... :)

AlexL · 10-05-2012, 08:11 PM

It's in my garage. Top end looks ok. :). I was planning to tear it down as a fun project.

09-15-2012, 11:42 AM	#1278
YJake History Repeats... Joined: Apr 2009 Location: Central FL Oddometer: 202	It would suck to lose such a HUGE chunk of the motorcycling market and history over 50cc, more plastic, and EFI. And for a full $1000 more over the CBR250? Only time will tell. I'm still pissed that they killed the EX500. -Jake __________________ Commuting Daily

10-03-2012, 03:50 PM	#1280
AlexL Newbie Adventurer Joined: Aug 2011 Location: Nutmeg State Oddometer: 28	Motor swap. :) __________________ 2004 Baby Ninja, 70 mpg 2012 vstrom 650, weee

10-04-2012, 06:29 PM	#1285
AlexL Newbie Adventurer Joined: Aug 2011 Location: Nutmeg State Oddometer: 28	Spun bearing :(. Yep would have preferred not but as motor swaps go it was pretty easy. Only motor I can picture hefting into place with no help. I think my bike had a hard previous life. __________________ 2004 Baby Ninja, 70 mpg 2012 vstrom 650, weee

10-05-2012, 08:11 PM	#1290
AlexL Newbie Adventurer Joined: Aug 2011 Location: Nutmeg State Oddometer: 28	It's in my garage. Top end looks ok. :). I was planning to tear it down as a fun project. __________________ 2004 Baby Ninja, 70 mpg 2012 vstrom 650, weee

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09-15-2012, 05:47 AM	#1277
Navin Unwounding Joined: Sep 2009 Location: Trail riding! Oddometer: 4,326	Well, go buy 2 at the discount price and save them for down the road I guess?

10-03-2012, 04:23 PM	#1281
Navin Unwounding Joined: Sep 2009 Location: Trail riding! Oddometer: 4,326	I mentioned a discounted price for 2012 250s a few days ago, turns out is was a BS bait & switch! Friggin dealers!!! They dropped the price and added on a delivery and build fee of the same amount!!! Sorry if anyone went looking for a rebate from Kawi. I asked my regular dealer about the new discounted prices and tghey told me there were no new incentives.

10-03-2012, 08:24 PM	#1283
FirstLight Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Dec 2010 Location: N. Carolina Oddometer: 170	Wow the 2013s are going for $4599? It was just 6 short years ago that a new '07 listed for $2999. That's a 50% price hike in 6 years! Sheesh...