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100,000 miles on an EX250	1500 Miles in 24 Hours	2008 (and up) EX250J Info
500 mile inspection/maintenance	AAA-type roadside assistance	A Ninja 250 testimonial
A beginner's guide to maintenance tools	A brief guide to bearings	A day at the Keith Code Track School
About our forum layout	About wider tires	Accelerating, changing gears
Adding lower footpegs	Adjusting the clutch cable	Adjusting the throttle cables
Aerostich Roadcrafter Suit	Aftermarket Shocks	Alternator Information
Am I too big for this motorcycle?	Am I too small for this motorcycle?	An in-depth guide to posting
And it should be a full-face helmet, right?	Another man's fairing repair	Approaching an intersection
Are Valve Emulators worthwhile?	Are there any disadvantages to lowering the bike?	As a second motorcycle
Back protector	Basic Controls	Batteries explained
Battery stuff	Best bike for your dollar	Biker Speak
Body color by model year	Body plastics repair guide	Bodywork & Frame
Boots	Boxers or briefs? Summer under-gear wear	Brake light system overhaul with LEDs
Brakes	Braking while downshifting/Blipping the throttle	Budget seat mod for the long-legged
Buell Blast vs Ninja 250	But aren't MSF courses just for total newbies?	Cam chain tensioner maintenance
Can I get fork tube protectors/gaiters?	Can I get some stats/specs for the bike?	Can I import a motorcycle into Canada?
Can I improve carb performance without buying a whole jet kit?	Can I leave my protective gear/helmet on the bike?	Can I ride my bike home if the clutch cable breaks?
Carburetor photos	Caring for your forks	Changing the front reflectors to running lights
Changing the spark plugs & brands to avoid	Checking the clutch safety switch	Checking the oil screen
Choosing the Right Helmet	Cleaning and servicing the clutch switch	Cleaning the carbs 1
Cleaning the carbs 2	Cleaning your exhaust pipes	Club merchandise
Clutch & Transmission	Cobra Slip-On Exhaust	Cold weather preparation
Comparisons and Reviews of the EX250	Comprehensive list of board modules	Controls & Cables
Cooling system	Corbin seat fitting	Corona Tank Top: Safer Than Leather
Countersteering	Cowardice, or introspection?	Custom, Tunable Supertrapp Slip-ons
Dealing with crosswinds	Dealing with risks	Deck The Halls
Defogging the visor	Differences between New Generation and Classic bikes	Do 120-width tires really work better on the rear?
Do I need a different chain if I change my gearing?	Do I really have to follow this break-in period?	Do I really need to adjust the valves every 6000 miles?
Do I really need to wear all this stuff?	Do K&N pods provide a significant improvement in horsepower?	Do taller/wider tires work better than the stock sizes?
Dragging a knee	Draining J model carbs	Draining the carbs
Dunlop GT501: The Racers' Choice,	Dynojet - Mikuni - Keihin jet sizes conversion	E-Z shifting for beginners
EX250 Wiring Schematic.pdf	EX250 parts diagrams	EX500 springs option
Earplugs	Electrical & Lighting	Emergency Flashers 1
Emergency Flashers 2	Engine	Engine Oil
Entering a turn too fast	Evolution of a touring bike	Exhaust
FAQ Recovery	Final Drive	Finding a good used shock
First day at Sears Point	First days: Living with a motorcycle	First impressions of the 2008
ForceOne Technologies	Forums FAQ	Front suspension upgrades
Fuel Hose - replace	GSXR600 shock	General things to look for if your bike won't start
Gloves	Going around a cloverleaf	Greasing the axles & wheel bearings
Hard luggage	Hauling in a truck (mostly)	Hauling on a trailer
Headlight circuit schematic	Heated cold-weather gear	Helmet
Helmet Hints & Tips	Hints & Tips: Streetfighter	Hints & Tips: Valve Adjustment
Hose routing for California emissions/3 line fuel tanks	How a 600 SS/RR is different than your Ninja	How a carburetor works: Carbs explained
How can I balance the tires by myself?	How can I haul my bike on a truck/trailer?	How can I log into the FAQ?
How do I add HTML to my article?	How do I add images to my article?	How do I adjust chain/rear wheel alignment?
How do I adjust the floats?	How do I adjust the idle mixture?	How do I adjust the rear brake lever?
How do I adjust the rear damping?	How do I adjust the rear preload?	How do I adjust the shifter?
How do I adjust the valves?	How do I avoid working on the carbs?	How do I bleed the brake lines?
How do I change the brake fluid?	How do I change the front sprocket?	How do I change the rear shock?
How do I check my oil?	How do I clean the air filter(s)?	How do I clean the carbs?
How do I clean the drivechain?	How do I drain the fuel tank?	How do I find PARK?
How do I find everything on the site?	How do I get the airbox out to install airfilter pods?	How do I get the vacuum pistons back in correctly?
How do I install a fuel filter?	How do I install a jet kit?	How do I install forks?
How do I join the club?	How do I make use of the extra space under the seat?	How do I measure chain slack?
How do I properly attach the windscreen to avoid breakage?	How do I raise the front fender to fit a 110-width tire?	How do I refurbish a slipping clutch?
How do I remove the carbs to work on them?	How do I remove the fairing, fuel tank, etc?	How do I remove the fork caps/pistons?
How do I replace and adjust the headlight?	How do I replace the brake pads?	How do I replace the chain?
How do I replace the fork oil?	How do I replace the fork seals?	How do I replace the sight glass?
How do I scrub in new tires?	How do I service the cooling system?	How do I stiffen up the front suspension?
How do I submit a profile?	How do I synchronize the carburetors?	How do I thumb the starter?
How do I warm up the tires?	How do I wash the bike?	How do I work on the carbs?
How do relays work?	How does modifying the steering geometry help?	How does the EX250 handle freeway riding?
How does the EX500 compare to the EX250?	How does the charging system work?	How does the reserve tank work?
How does weather affect jetting?	How far can I go after putting the fuel petcock on "reserve"	How long do tires last & when to replace them
How long will a Ninja 250 engine last?	How much work is involved when rebuilding?	How often should I lube the chain; what should I use to do so?
How should I go about preparing my bike for winter storage?	How should I post articles?	How to build your own track bike
How to check the fuses	How to drain the float bowls	How to drain the float bowls 2
How to fine-tune your jetting	How to jump start your bike from a car	How to keep the bodywork hardware organized
How to read a multimeter	How to replace the ignition switch	How to sell your bike
How to shim the cush drive	How to tell if your battery is dead	Humor and satire
I'd like to improve my bike for touring	I'd like to know more about clipons	I'm gonna save big money by buying an EX250
I'm ready to hit the twisties. Where are some good motorcycle roads?	I'm trying to find some touch-up paint to cover some scratches	I've got the filters in, now what do I do with the battery?
I Need Recommendations For Tools/Parts	I am having trouble putting my bike on its centerstand	I bought a bike that's been sitting for a while. What now?
I can't take the key out without turning the handlebars	I can't turn off the headlight	I can ride just fine after a couple beers, right? Right??
I hate these mirrors	I have a 1986-1987 model. What's different?	I have helmet hair. What to do?
I need to realign my forks and front wheel	I need to remove a stripped screw	I should wear a helmet, right?
I think my tire is losing air	I wanna do a track day	I want a brighter brake light
I want a custom seat	I want a louder horn	I want a new windscreen
I want a pad for my seat	I want a small flashlight so I can see my stuff	I want a throttle lock/cruise control
I want adjustable clutch & brake levers	I want an engine stand for my 250	I want better traction on ice & snow
I want emergency/hazard flashers	I want more power	I want tail lights with more brightness & contrast
I want to adjust the ride height of my bike	I want to change my gearing	I want to change the lenses in my rear pods
I want to extend the rear fender	I want to get a bike but I don't know the "process"	I want to get a bike but my parents won't let me
I want to get some new grips	I want to get some new pegs	I want to improve my carburetor jetting
I want to improve my riding skills. What exercises can I do?	I want to install frame sliders	I want to know if my question can be answered by the faq
I want to know more about headlight modulators	I want to make my bike into a streetfighter	I want to make the stock front flasher pods into DRLs
I want to mount up bigger wheels	I want to paint my wheels	I want to put a bigger engine in my Ninja
I want to put flush-mount flashers on the front	I want to put mesh grills on my fairing vents	I want to remove the decals from my bike
I want to remove the paint from my wheels for a polished look	I want to remove the rear fender 1	I want to remove the rear fender 2
I want to repaint my exhaust pipes	I want to repaint the bodywork	I want to reshape my seat
I want to upgrade my intake	I want to wire extra brake lights into those empty rear sockets	I would like to read some good books on motorcycling.
If you only read one article about gear	Ignition circuit schematic	Indian Summer on the Crest
Informative oil links	Installing AsianCycle flush-mounts	Installing Woodcraft lowered risers
Installing a Sigma bicycle computer	Installing a Trail Tech Vapor	Installing a ZX600 shock
Installing a ZX750 shock	Installing a battery tender	Installing a not-exactly-stock shock
Installing a voltmeter	Installing an 08 shock on a Classic	Installing an EX500 shock
Installing an SV650 shock	Installing an accessory fuse box	Installing connectors for your wiring
Installing emulators and springs	Insurance options	Intake
Introducing: Your rear suspension	Introduction to shock upgrades	Is it a good investment; will it retain its value?
Is it better to buy new or used?	Is the MSF course hard; will I be able to pass?	Is there a special tool to make this easier?
J Brake pads	J Tires	J Valve adjustment
J model oil change	Jacket	Jetting adjustments for altitude & temperature
Just how small is a 250 engine?	Kerker Exhaust	Kiwi Outdoors is a crazy squid.
Leather suit	Lights & Bulbs	Looking through the curve
Losing traction	Loud pipes save lives - is that true?	Lubing the cables
Luggage & Touring	Main Page	Master cylinder/caliper seal replacement – every 2 years
Maximum braking	Maximum lean angles	Measuring front-end sag
Metzeler ME880 info	Motorcycle TCO	Motorcycling and Risk
Motorcycling flowchart: Not becoming a statistic	Mounting & balancing tires yourself	Muzzy Exhaust
My '08 is a cold-blooded ogre	My bars move side-to-side when I take my hands off	My battery is dead; how can I bring it back to life?
My battery is dead; how do I bump/push start my bike?	My battery is good, but when I turn on the ignition I get no power	My bike has been sitting for a while, and I can't get it started
My bike jolts forward when I put it in gear after first starting it; is this normal?	My bike starts initially, but the carbs flood very soon thereafter	My bike tries to start but won't, and I see white smoke coming from the exhaust
My bike was wrecked but it wasn't my fault	My brakes are not operating normally	My clutch lever rattles when I rev the engine
My engine is running poorly	My front sprocket "wobbles"	My handlebars shudder when I ride
My oil pressure light comes on during heavy braking	My sidestand switch doesn't work right	My swingarm is 'dented'
My turn signals won't turn off	My upper fairing stay is broken	New Riders
New page	Ninja 250 Rider's bookshelf	No need for excessive speed, expense
Nuggets of Wisdom: Links to other very useful sites	Oil Change Frequency	Oil Change Procedure
Oil Filters	Old Wiring Schematic	Old bikers. Stupid bikers. But no old, stupid bikers
One man's DIY wind protection	One man's fairing repair	Opening your garage door with your light switch
Painting	Painting cheaply with Rust-Oleum	Pants
Part Eight	Part Five	Part Four
Part One	Part Seven	Part Six
Part Three	Part Two	Picking up the bike when it falls over
Places to buy gear online	Plastics repair with ABS cement	Powerful sportbikes & friends
Preferred Brands	Preparation for a track day	Proper posting, or "Why did I get flamed?"
Protective Gear	RTFM	Race Report May, 2002
Racing: The next step for adrenaline junkies	Rain gear	Ratings Of Tools By Brand
Rear suspension upgrades	Reattaching the speedometer cable & retainer	Rebuilding a shock
Reflective vest/clothing	Reinstalling the front wheel	Rejetting after installing pod filters
Removing/replacing the rear wheel	Removing & installing a battery	Removing & replacing bar ends
Removing 250J tank & bodywork	Removing J bike carbs	Removing idle mixture screw plugs
Repacking Cobra F1's	Repacking a Muzzy	Replacing clutch & brake levers
Replacing instrument cluster bulbs	Replacing the clutch cable	Replacing the oil screen cover gasket
Replacing the wheel bearings	Replacing turn signal bulbs	Reshaping the seat
Ride because you love it	Ride height and different tire sizes	Riding Hallett circuit August, 2007
Riding Techniques	Riding The Pace	Riding again after an accident
Riding in the rain	Riding the 250 after the 600	Road Atlanta September, 2007
Running lights without relays	Saddle bags	Scooter tires
Scraping Pegs	Service Manual	Service Schedule
Servicing and replacing an adjustable clutch lever	Servicing the swingarm	Shifting body weight for a turn
Should I pay for the "extended warranty"?	Should I take an MSF course?	Should I use the side prop or centerstand when I park?
Shouldn't I consider a bigger bike? Won't I want a bigger one later anyway?	Size 110/90-16 tires	Size matters
So how do brakes work, exactly?	Soldering 101	Sometimes even all the gear isn't quite enough
Spares to bring to a track day	Speed, rpm & acceleration explained	Speed @ rpm calculator
Speed ratings	Speedometer Error	Stainless steel brake lines upgrade
Start & Ignition Schematic.pdf	Start & Ignition Troubleshoot Schematic.pdf	Start closer to the bottom of the food chain
Starter circuit schematic	Staying light on the bars	Stopping in traffic
Summer's here, and the used parts are on the street	Support Subscriptions	Supporting Your Bike While Servicing
Suspension	Suspension upgrade disclaimer	Tail bag
Tank Bag	Technical Jargon	Testimonials and Stories
Testing a wire	The EX250's shortcomings	The brake disc
Throttle cable dis/re-assembly	Tips & tricks for successful riding	Tips & tricks for successful riding 2
Tire Mounting Hints & Tips	Tires	Tires 101: An Introduction
To wave or not to wave?	Torque Values	Track Day Experience 2.0 or I wish Wes, Jeb and Leon were here
Track Day Experience or Boy, Am I Stiff Now	Track Days	Track day Q & A
Trail Braking	Troubleshooting	Troubleshooting 101:General engine troubleshooting
Turning a motorcycle	Two Brothers Racing Slip-ons	Understanding/troubleshooting the safety switches
Uni Trak Shock Linkage Lubrication	Update One	Update Two
Updating faded plastic parts	Using front and rear brake	Vacuum oil change systems
Ventura rack	Vintage EX250 ads from Japan	Warming up your engine
Washers for carb needles	Watching a squidwreck, up close and almost too personal	Waterproofing your electrical connections
Welcoming La Niña into my life	Wet clutch Q & A	What's a choke?
What's that noise coming from the clutch?	What's the Deals Gap trip all about?	What's the redline of my bike's engine?
What's this dial with 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6...?	What's this thing by my right foot?	What about the ZZR250; how does it compare?
What about the new extra-bright headlights?	What are some other good beginner bikes?	What are the acceptable clearance ranges?
What are the different models of the EX250?	What are the origins of the board?	What are these wires that aren't attached to anything?
What are those tubes hanging down from the bike for?	What benefit will I get from an MSF course?	What can I do if I flood it?
What can I do if I get a flat out on the road?	What can fit underneath the seat?	What carb components do I need to check?
What components are needed to rejet without a jet kit?	What do I do with the crankcase vent hose?	What do I need to know about buying a used bike?
What do I need to know about insurance?	What do I need to know about keys?	What is a Ninja 250?
What is an MSF course?	What is carburetor ice?	What is involved in removing/rebuilding the engine?
What is that blue gunk on my battery terminals?	What is the "hot soak" valve cleaning method?	What is the adjustment procedure?
What is the answer to Life The Universe Everything	What is the board usage policy?	What is the correct way to apply choke at startup?
What is the engine idle speed? How do I adjust it?	What is the engine removal process?	What is the meaning of some of this bike vocabulary I'm hearing?
What is this brake torque link?	What kind of battery charger can I use?	What kind of battery should I use?
What kind of fuel should I use?	What kind of gas mileage can I expect?	What kind of performance can I expect from a Ninja 250?
What parts usually need to be replaced in a rebuild?	What replacement chain/sprockets should I consider?	What replacement pads should I consider?
What should a good set of tools include?	What sort of pressure gauges are available?	What tire makes are available that fit the 250?
What tire pressures should I use?	What tools should I take out on the road?	What windscreen models are available?
When I try to start my bike I hear a chattering noise	When can I change to synthetic oil?	When does the chain need replacement?
Where's the gas gauge?	Where can I buy parts/tools online?	Where can I buy tires online?
Where can I get a flashing brake light?	Where can I get replacement blinker fluid?	Where can I get some preload spacers?
Which aftermarket air filters fit the Ninja 250?	Which oils should NOT be used?	Which things should I consider for a front suspension upgrade?
Why Progressive springs are a bad idea	Why Synthetic Oil?	Why bikes die
Why do I have to check the FAQ?	Why do the valves need to be adjusted?	Why does my bike take so long to reach normal running temperature?
Why does my gas tank sometimes whine when I stop?	Why is it important to raise/lower both ends of the bike together?	Why performance mods might not be good for you
Why should I upgrade my suspension?	Why sportbikes are NOT beginner bikes	Why sportbikes are NOT beginner bikes 1
Why sportbikes are NOT beginner bikes 2	Why truck bedliner is the best paint for your bike	Why would I want to change my jetting?
Why your bike needs a battery	Windjammer review	Wiring schematics & diagrams
Work Assignments	Yoshimura Full Exhaust	Yoshimura Slip-ons
Yuasa YB12A-A cross-reference list	ZX600 shock oil change

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