Out with old

In with the new. Not running yet but almost done.

New motor

I purchased a motor from eBay with 300 miles on it. Yes 300. Basically brand new and had been sitting for years. I dropped the oil screen and everything looks fresh. I'm going to clean and freshen everything on the bike before I put it back together.

Beginning the tear down

Motor swap stage 1. Fairings, tank, carbs, exhaust removal.

Blown 250

Maiden voyage on the ninja 250 and a bearing that may have been going for a while finally let go.

Function over Form

I recently bought a 2004 Ninja 250 as a commuter bike and also to put some serious miles on.  I'm looking forward to ease of maintenance, going slow, and fingers crossed for 70 mpg.  Should be a good fall riding season.