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This article describes how to replace the ignition switch on a Ninja 250. Typically this will need to be done because some dunderhead had to discover for himself that you really can't steal this bike by jamming a screwdriver in the lock.

For more information on keys and locks, [[What do I need to know about keys?|see here]].

<b>Special note to thieves: you can't steal a Ninja 250 by jamming a screwdriver into the lock!</b> All it does is make the lock ugly, or if you're a real moron and break off the tip of your screwdriver in the lock, prevent the lock from ever working again. '''Please stop trying'''.

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* Remove the side panels. Unlock the seat and set it aside. Unscrew each side panel (one Phillips screw at the bottom) and pop it out of its retainers under the tank and at the rear of each panel. Set them aside.

* [[How do I remove the fairing, fuel tank, etc?|Remove the gas tank]]. Undo the four bolts holding the upper fairing to the gas tank and the four bolts under the seat, holding the tank bracket to the frame. Remember to disconnect all hoses from the tank before you lift, then set it aside. Keep in mind that it can weigh up to about 35 lbs (16 kg) if it's full of gas, so have a friend handy if you're concerned about lifting that much weight. You might be able to do this without removing the tank, but it's guaranteed to be far easier to remove the tank.

* [[How do I remove the fairing, fuel tank, etc?|Remove the gas tank]]. Undo the four bolts holding the upper fairing to the gas tank (see this [http://faq.ninja250.org/wiki/How_do_I_remove_the_fairing%2C_fuel_tank%2C_etc%3F#Warnings_first.2C_AND_PAY_ATTENTION very important warning]) and the four bolts under the seat, holding the tank bracket to the frame. Remember to disconnect all hoses from the tank before you lift, then set it aside. Keep in mind that it can weigh up to about 35 lbs (16 kg) if it's full of gas, so have a friend handy if you're concerned about lifting that much weight. You might be able to do this without removing the tank, but it's guaranteed to be far easier to remove the tank.

* Remove the upper triple clamp. Measure the position of the bars and fork tubes in the triple clamp before you start, so you can put it all back in the same place. Use the 22mm socket on the pivot bolt (the huge bolt in the center of the top triple clamp). Loosen the clamp bolts on each fork leg. If everything is correctly loosened, the clamp should lift off easily with a little bit of rocking back and forth.

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 This article describes how to replace the ignition switch on a Ninja 250.  Typically this will need to be done because some dunderhead had to discover for himself that you really can't steal this bike by jamming a screwdriver in the lock.
+For more information on keys and locks, [[What do I need to know about keys?|see here]].
 <b>Special note to thieves: you can't steal a Ninja 250 by jamming a screwdriver into the lock!</b>  All it does is make the lock ugly, or if you're a real moron and break off the tip of your screwdriver in the lock, prevent the lock from ever working again.  '''Please stop trying'''.
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 * Remove the side panels.  Unlock the seat and set it aside.  Unscrew each side panel (one Phillips screw at the bottom) and pop it out of its retainers under the tank and at the rear of each panel.  Set them aside.
-* [[How do I remove the fairing, fuel tank, etc?|Remove the gas tank]].  Undo the four bolts holding the upper fairing to the gas tank and the four bolts under the seat, holding the tank bracket to the frame.  Remember to disconnect all hoses from the tank before you lift, then set it aside.  Keep in mind that it can weigh up to about 35 lbs (16 kg) if it's full of gas, so have a friend handy if you're concerned about lifting that much weight.  You might be able to do this without removing the tank, but it's guaranteed to be far easier to remove the tank.
+* [[How do I remove the fairing, fuel tank, etc?|Remove the gas tank]].  Undo the four bolts holding the upper fairing to the gas tank (see this [http://faq.ninja250.org/wiki/How_do_I_remove_the_fairing%2C_fuel_tank%2C_etc%3F#Warnings_first.2C_AND_PAY_ATTENTION very important warning]) and the four bolts under the seat, holding the tank bracket to the frame.  Remember to disconnect all hoses from the tank before you lift, then set it aside.  Keep in mind that it can weigh up to about 35 lbs (16 kg) if it's full of gas, so have a friend handy if you're concerned about lifting that much weight.  You might be able to do this without removing the tank, but it's guaranteed to be far easier to remove the tank.
 * Remove the upper triple clamp.  Measure the position of the bars and fork tubes in the triple clamp before you start, so you can put it all back in the same place. Use the 22mm socket on the pivot bolt (the huge bolt in the center of the top triple clamp).  Loosen the clamp bolts on each fork leg. If everything is correctly loosened, the clamp should lift off easily with a little bit of rocking back and forth.