Kawasaki ZXR250 Help-Needed

[Olly]

Hey All,

Just got my new bike; loving it (Kawasaki ZXR250)... however I am still lost as to a few things on it. I have been running it on 95/96 (Depending on Petrol Station) and I would like to know if that is the right stuff; also I havent needed to refill the oil yet however would be awesome if someone could inform me what is the right type for it so I know when it comes time. Also I'm sure there a few other handy tips/experiences people can share with me to make it hastle free FUN! :P

Cheers

[qldzxr250a]

Hi There,

ZXR's are great Bikes. lots of fun to be had. I only run mine on BP ultimate which is 98 because its a jap import. but the best bet is to fill it with 96/98 and get it tuned to that via dyno makes a huge difference. as for oil ive got motul 10w40 i think.

the manual states oil viscosity: SAE10w-40, 10w-50, 20w-40, 20w-50

if you want the full service manual goto http://hosted.filefront.com/qldzxr250a/1471835

keep em' topped with oil but dont let it get to low.

[MidnightMike]

Bloody nice bike there mate.

[Olly]

Thanks Guys; Will Keep you updated how I get on... Where do I find somewhere with a Dyno?

[Brett]

yeah i try to run mine on 98 only as well. Only main issue i have had is if it sits in traffic and gets really hot and i turn it off and try to restart it, it doesn't start easily. everyone i know with a zxr has the same issue! Otherwise they are an awesome 250!

[Olly]

:P Funny you mention that; I have the same issue... I find starting it when that happens is as simple as full choke, no gas and loads of starter :P

[.produKt]

Hey hey

Bloody good bike ya bought yourself there mate. mainly because as my first bike, i bought one too

Damn it goes hard for 60,000 km's on it
I hope this thread gets a bit of attention cuz i need help too..

My Issues are
a: Can't get the fucking thing to start, have to crash start it..
It turns over but doesnt start before exhausting its own battery, Im using the choke on full, half way, 3/4 way & no way. And Holding the clutch in (to reduce rotational work)

b: What voltage is the battery? 6v or 12v?

c: Wheres the best place to get it serviced in chch?

d: Where do you get tyres from here in chch?

e: I'm Running my ZXR on 91 mate, and it runs perfectly.... Fucking fast too, 10,000 rpms and your arms feel like thier gettin pulled out slowly


All the best with your wee beauty too

[metric]

yep I agree... love mine too

had it for five months - have had the same starting problem: a new battery sorted it out for me...

gas: I run mine on 91, 96 and 98 (just to see if there is a noticeable difference) but I've heard that higher octane is better for it

voltage: pretty sure it's 12v

tyres/servicing in chch: no idea mate, I live in auckland

tuning: I think that's a great idea to dyno it and get it properly tuned, but tbh I know I'm going to sell this bike in about three months once I've sat my full... so I'm trying to keep my expenditure to a bare minimum (although I guess the arguement goes that if I get it tuned, it will run better and cost me less in gas/servicing etc?)

[metric]

Hey All,

Just got my new bike; loving it (Kawasaki ZXR250)... however I am still lost as to a few things on it. I have been running it on 95/96 (Depending on Petrol Station) and I would like to know if that is the right stuff; also I havent needed to refill the oil yet however would be awesome if someone could inform me what is the right type for it so I know when it comes time. Also I'm sure there a few other handy tips/experiences people can share with me to make it hastle free FUN! :P

Cheers

oh yeah, if you haven't already got them, get some airhorns fitted... essential I reckon

cheap as chips to buy and you never know, they could save your life

[poorbastard]

Run mine on 91. Every extra litre of fuel I can get for my money helps my poor pocket.

I didn't notice a shit load off difference running it on other fuels but if it was run and tuned to a specific fuel it may make a difference. Would love to do that but then I wouldn't be buying fuell for a month or so saving up.

Nice choice of bike by the way

[N4CR]

Run whatever it runs on properly, 91 - if it is too lean it will pop and run like a shitbox when you open it up properly. Mine used to run lean with the old completely open pipe and didn't like 91, ran like it was runnign out of fuel.

Drain oil completely (open top plug and then open bottom sump bolt.. see manual) and change filter at the same time. Do up bolt after it has dripped out for an hour (ps it will pour for first 5 mins so make sure you got a big container). then fill it up, I'm reccomending Motul 5100 15w40 as it has no clutch slip (AT ALL) unlike silkoline and other shit that gets put in it.

Tyres, each model of zxr has different tyre sizes so check for a sticker on the rear wheel hugger with something like 17/110 and 18/140 or something like that (can't remember off the top of my head). Sport demons did not fit onto mine properly without distorting the profiles so I got Dunlop GPR100's for about $340 fitted. They are sports touring tyres and you can peg the bike with ease and no sliding.

If your bike has gone over 20,000km's it might pay to get the valve shims done and they tune carbs at the same time, so get a custom exhaust can before you get this done so it is set up for the future (tuned for exhaust characteristics). Getting valve shims done will pretty much prevent the slight possibility of a valve dropping into your cylinder when you treat it hard. It also gets tuned at teh same time... $400-600 though for mechanics time. BUT WORTH IT!

Have fun.

[qldzxr250a]

i got a set of GPR70'S and they are the fucking biz man. cant fault them at all more grip then u will ever use super super sticky but noth the greatest tyre life.

i had a set of gpr80's originally and were nothing in comparison. ask anyone who has used 70's and they will swear by them.

p.s i also use 15w40 motul just check my bottle in garage.

[N4CR]

GPR100's are the new GPR80 model dual compound and all. 100's don't slide really unless you are cranked over being silly buggers. I had the front wash out bad on some bad surfacing today though :|

[imdying]

Should start first time every time, ex gf had one, never gave any trouble.

[.produKt]

Hey imdying. You wouldnt happen to be the same 'imdying' from dc++ (ss serv) would you?

Anyway im charging the batter overnight tonight, we'll just see what happens.
Might just have to take it to a mechanic :-( ching....