Comments on: 08 Ninja 250r Spotted http://www.motomadness.buddybrick.com/motorcycle/08-ninja-250r-spotted/ Just Another Chick Rider Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:23:55 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.2 By: allnvain http://www.motomadness.buddybrick.com/motorcycle/08-ninja-250r-spotted/#comment-186 allnvain Sat, 26 Jul 2008 15:24:07 +0000 http://www.motomadness.buddybrick.com/2007/09/15/08-ninja-250r-spotted/#comment-186 Will do. Will do.

]]> By: Yamaha Girl http://www.motomadness.buddybrick.com/motorcycle/08-ninja-250r-spotted/#comment-185 Yamaha Girl Fri, 25 Jul 2008 07:50:31 +0000 http://www.motomadness.buddybrick.com/2007/09/15/08-ninja-250r-spotted/#comment-185 Please keep me informed. If they figure out what it is I'd like to know in case I run into this again and changing suspension setup doesn't fix it. Please keep me informed. If they figure out what it is I’d like to know in case I run into this again and changing suspension setup doesn’t fix it.

]]> By: allnvain http://www.motomadness.buddybrick.com/motorcycle/08-ninja-250r-spotted/#comment-184 allnvain Thu, 24 Jul 2008 21:56:53 +0000 http://www.motomadness.buddybrick.com/2007/09/15/08-ninja-250r-spotted/#comment-184 My suspension set up is factory and the back shock was set on softest setting so i went up 2 clicks and still does the same thing.I am having the mechanics check fork oil thickness and back tire.Yes the tires are crap that come on the bike and the dealer tried to get me to purchase the same when i replaced the front tire.LOL I ended up getting a dunlop qualifier for the front because of all the highway driving i do.65 miles each day with most on the highway.I`ve talked to others on the ninja 250 forum and people the same weight and under are having no problems. My suspension set up is factory and the back shock was set on softest setting so i went up 2 clicks and still does the same thing.I am having the mechanics check fork oil thickness and back tire.Yes the tires are crap that come on the bike and the dealer tried to get me to purchase the same when i replaced the front tire.LOL
I ended up getting a dunlop qualifier for the front because of all the highway driving i do.65 miles each day with most on the highway.I`ve talked to others on the ninja 250 forum and people the same weight and under are having no problems.

]]> By: Yamaha Girl http://www.motomadness.buddybrick.com/motorcycle/08-ninja-250r-spotted/#comment-180 Yamaha Girl Wed, 23 Jul 2008 08:42:26 +0000 http://www.motomadness.buddybrick.com/2007/09/15/08-ninja-250r-spotted/#comment-180 What's your suspension setup? I've had the same experience with an 05 gsxr 750 (actually the one pictured in my header) when going at a slower speed. The up and down shake was horrible, and only the owner of the bike and I could feel it. We're both in the 5'2"-5'3" range and 125-130lbs. Factory suspension is setup for a person in the 170-190lb range. Sometimes the suspension can't be tuned enough to accommodate the weight difference which is exactly why the our 600r just got new aftermarket springs. Hubby has the opposite problem. He's a larger guy and can't adjust the suspension enough for his 275lbs, so we had to buy stiffer springs. With a smaller person it's the exact opposite, and springs that allow for a looser setting might be your answer. Also the tires that come standard on the 250r are horrible. Running a touring tire is going to give you a rougher ride. Have you checked into getting one of the sportier J rated tires? Just remember not to mix tread patterns. Uneven tire wear will also cause a bouncing feeling at certain speeds, especially if you're riding mostly in flat straight lines wearing a flat spot in the center of the tire. What’s your suspension setup?

I’ve had the same experience with an 05 gsxr 750 (actually the one pictured in my header) when going at a slower speed. The up and down shake was horrible, and only the owner of the bike and I could feel it. We’re both in the 5′2″-5′3″ range and 125-130lbs. Factory suspension is setup for a person in the 170-190lb range.

Sometimes the suspension can’t be tuned enough to accommodate the weight difference which is exactly why the our 600r just got new aftermarket springs.

Hubby has the opposite problem. He’s a larger guy and can’t adjust the suspension enough for his 275lbs, so we had to buy stiffer springs. With a smaller person it’s the exact opposite, and springs that allow for a looser setting might be your answer.

Also the tires that come standard on the 250r are horrible. Running a touring tire is going to give you a rougher ride. Have you checked into getting one of the sportier J rated tires? Just remember not to mix tread patterns. Uneven tire wear will also cause a bouncing feeling at certain speeds, especially if you’re riding mostly in flat straight lines wearing a flat spot in the center of the tire.

]]> By: allnvain http://www.motomadness.buddybrick.com/motorcycle/08-ninja-250r-spotted/#comment-179 allnvain Tue, 22 Jul 2008 22:51:07 +0000 http://www.motomadness.buddybrick.com/2007/09/15/08-ninja-250r-spotted/#comment-179 Hi and i own the green 08 250r!! LOL I love the bike but am 5`8" and 150 lbs.Here lies the problem..On mine i get a bad up and down shake when going 30 to 57mph.Been to balance and no problem there.I was then told i needed a new tire which the original tire only had 1700 miles on it.Well it`s going on a month now and $200, i have a new tire and still hopping like crazy.All the mechanics at 2 dealers are 200 plus pounds and cant feel it.I have a feeling this will be a problem with lighter folks. just F.Y.I Hi and i own the green 08 250r!! LOL
I love the bike but am 5`8″ and 150 lbs.Here lies the problem..On mine i get a bad up and down shake when going 30 to 57mph.Been to balance and no problem there.I was then told i needed a new tire which the original tire only had 1700 miles on it.Well it`s going on a month now and $200, i have a new tire and still hopping like crazy.All the mechanics at 2 dealers are 200 plus pounds and cant feel it.I have a feeling this will be a problem with lighter folks. just F.Y.I

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