New Rider --> advice on painting and mech. problem??

[SportbikeGirl]

Hi, I'm 18 and just bought a '94 250 Ninja...

I was wondering if anyone has experience painting their motorcycle? I have read a couple online articles on it, but I'm worried it wont turn out well. I'd like to hear other people's experiences!
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Also, I've had to turn the idle up to about 8,000rpms because if I set it any lower it'll keep dropping until it quits. If it quits I have to compression start it...
And just today I went outside after about a day and a half of not checking on the bike and there was a rather large oil leak underneath it which seems to be coming from in front of the shifter.

I'm searching for mechanics in the area as I just started college in Fort Collins, but for the moment I'm on my own. Any help would be greatly appreciated! [/u]

[Wizzard]

Welcome to the forums Ninja Girl............get your self a manual for your bike and you will be amazed at how much you can do your self . If you can follow recipes in a cook book (for example) you can wrench on your own scooter and feel really good about it .
Kindest regards, Wizzard

[jmillheiser]

So how you liking Ft. Collins so far? I live 40 miles up the road in Cheyenne so ive been down there plenty of times.

CSU is a great school, you will love it there.