a few ?'s 250 ninja

[frankdogg707]

first i want let you know that this is my first bike so i don't know too much about it, with that being said lets begin, my battery is dead and i charge it the bike stars, i let it run for a while then turn it off and try to turn it on again and it won't. my clucth cable is not hooked up so maybe if i put it on then ride it around then see what happens. or should i just get a new one. one more question how do i know if i need new tiers? the bike has about 10k on it and i'm not sure if or and when they got new ones. the guy i got the bike changed the oil rigth when i got it. is there anything i should do or check on the bike? thanks.:cool:frankie:ninjaryde:Port

[Burning1]

Welcome to BARF, and congratulations on your new bike purchase. The Ninja 250 is one of the best bikes you could have selected to learn on.

Your best resource for information on the Ninja 250 is http://www.ninja250.org. I recommend you read the FAQ fully, and begin there with any questions.

To answer your first question, there are several possible causes:

1. Most likely: You have a short somewhere in your electrical system. To diagnose
- Turn your ignition to the off position.
- Find your fuze box.
- With an ammeter, remove your fuzes one at a time, and check for any current.
- If you have current when the bike is off, you have a short.
2. You could have an issue with your charging system. This may require an experienced mechanic to resolve.

If you have any mechanical inclination, I recommend you purchase the service manual for your bike. The EX250 is a pretty simple motorcycle, and you should be able to do most of the work yourself.

To answer your question about tires:

You should replace the tires under any of the following conditions:
- The tires have worn down to the wear indicators. The wear indicator is a small bump inside the tread.
- Your tires have been punctured and repaired 2 or more times.
- You see any signs of cracking in your tread or sidewalls.
- Any part of your tire feels hard, rather than rubbery.
- Your tires are more than 3 years old (check the manufacturing date.)

Good luck. We look forward to seeing you on the road.