Recent content by JonHorv

Hello! So I've ridden this bike for two seasons now as a learner - it's been fantastic. Perfect for commuting and riding around the city, great for beginners. Sadly it's time for me to move up. Fantastic beginning bike, serviced and ready for the 2016 season. Ideal for a new rider, commuter or...

After cleaning and lubing the assembly the problem is MUCH improved and I've finally got the rebuild parts for the end of the season. Thanks for the help everyone!

During very very short runs. I think it's time to get her rebuilt though, brakes are one of the things you don't wanna short change...

I've had it since April of this year. I don't recall it being a problem when I bought it, as I hope I would've noticed such a thing. It's likely within the last 2 months or so. It hasn't resulted in a loss of brake power, it's just unevenly applying. I tend to favor my rear brake in most long...

hey Brant Bandit! It feels the same both while riding and when stopped. While the bike is hot and when it's dead cold. The braking force applied feel knotchy as well, as you describe. I'll apply force to the lever, it comes back a step, sticks a bit, more pressure jumps to the next knotch in...

No leak, pads are in good shape but not sure about OEM. (5th owner in 5 years is always fun). Lever action is otherwise unaffected, returns to full without problem and under it's own pressure. It's only on closing the lever that I feel the crunchies. Definitely seems like something binding. I'm...

That's what I'm hoping, I'll be giving it all some TLC this weekend. Thanks for the tip Riceburner, I'm compiling a list of all the smaller things I hope it is, and if it's still an issue afterwards, then I'll have to bite the bullet.

Hey all! I'm getting a "crunchy" feeling in my brake lever with "steps" in brake resistance. My mechanic feels it's a problem with my master cylinder. Has anyone had a similar problem? Sorry if it's been posted, I couldn't find a thread on this.

And you as well, brother.

GWS puttockc! I live around the corner and ride in that neighborhood. People downtown are absolute ****ing pancakes. Quick recovery!

Welcome to the board! I'm a pretty new rider too, with a Ninja 250. Don't let people convince you otherwise, the little bikes are still SUPER speedy. Did a 4 day camping trip with big Harley's and 1000cc bikes, my little 250 kept up no problem! What kind of 125 is it? Jon

I'm sorry to hear that Scott. :( rip rider.

^ This. I'm a new rider this season, found a 2009 Ninja 250 with low KM in great shape for $3,000. Definitely consider buying used. The post 2008 (to my knowledge) Ninjas are so similar it's almost not worth buying brand new. I love my '09 250 and she runs like a dream. No repairs required so...

Hey Thanks spray! I'm trying to go for overkill with my gear, so this'll be a definite must have. Now to get myself out there... I might have to drive. :'(

Gws!