Boy would I love to see a how-to writeup for this.

http://www.davisracingteam.com/ducati999ninja250

Wow... great paint job.

Holy crap, nice job mate! Looks fantastic.

Oh it ain't mine, I stumbled upon it google-ing.

WOW! Undertail exhaust for a pregen! Looks great, but not street legal! Dang it! No rear lights! :mad:

He totaly transformed that bike. Looks sharp.

that is hot! I would love to update the front of my bike to look more modern.. maybe a ZX6R or new gen 250 headlight update and fairing..

that is hot! I would love to update the front of my bike to look more modern.. maybe a ZX6R or new gen 250 headlight update and fairing..

a new front end would be awesome thats like the main thing i hate about my ninja

that is hot! I would love to update the front of my bike to look more modern.. maybe a ZX6R or new gen 250 headlight update and fairing..
a new front end would be awesome thats like the main thing i hate about my ninja

It looks like he started with the new front/upper fairing and windscreen to begin with.

Anyone know where to buy it? I'd buy a classic 250 just to pair with it!

yea someone needs to release a how-to lol that bike looks amazing, i like that undertail alot looks pretty sick also. it kinda looks like the stock cans.

You peeps are not giving me good ideas.........




hmmmmmm

He is very talented but I don't get why you would want to change the bike to look like another bike. I guess it is like the Ferrari body kits you can buy for Fieros.

You peeps are not giving me good ideas.........




hmmmmmm

DO it. :p

I emailed them, waiting for a reply. Hopefully he will oblige with a write up!

I emailed them, waiting for a reply. Hopefully he will oblige with a write up!

lol we had the same ideas i emailed him earlier about it =D hope we get some info would be great.

lol we had the same ideas i emailed him earlier about it =D hope we get some info would be great.

Maybe with enough requests , he'll follow threw :)

that looks damn good!

hopefully he will

Hi everyone, excellent forum you have here...I'm the guy with the 250 and i am happy to answer any questions anyone has about it, also on the note of the write up I will complete one and post a link to soon it but my life is a little hectic right now so it could be just a little while.

Thanks so much for all the support

sorry...ducati 250

:welcome: Cole! Fantastic bike you've got there.

Hey Cole!
Just got your email and was coming to post about it here, and saw that you had joined :)
Welcome aboard!
looking forward to that write-up!!!

Welcome Cole.. nice craftmanship and ingenuity!

Really looks fantastic Cole, and welcome, glad I stumbled upon the pics. :thumbup:

um wow..i was wondering if anyone had sprayed one of these 250's what are you doing like a 6 or 9 shot?

Not my thing to take something that for to look like something it's not.


But I appreciate the work and time that went into the bike.

Not my thing to take something that for to look like something it's not.


But I appreciate the work and time that went into the bike.

What if it were painted differently? The new upper/front fairing fixes my primary complaints about the "classic, but out-dated" look including the abrupt (except on black) windscreen-meets-headlight seem, awkwardly-elbowed mirrors, and ugly square headlight while the paint with seat cover stealth's the bannana seat and the undertail exhaust carves out those, blocky, angular, tail-lights. Those things alone don't add up to "Ducati replica" and, yet, they make a WORLD of difference.

um wow..i was wondering if anyone had sprayed one of these 250's what are you doing like a 6 or 9 shot?
I'm using a NOS fogger nitrous system and it is a 14 horsepower shot in other words it has 7hp per cylinder added to the factory 38

Hey Cole... where did you get the body kit? :)

I'm using a NOS fogger nitrous system and it is a 14 horsepower shot in other words it has 7hp per cylinder added to the factory 38

have you moddified any internals? would love to find out some more about how your a/f mix is and does it ride normal when not spraying

The body on my bike is all fibrgass purchased from sharkskinz racing bodywork and it is adapted to fit the much smaller ninja. as for the engine, it has ported intake boots, individual air filters, and a dynojet stage 3 kit in the carbs. even without the nitrous its the fastest 250 i've ever ridden, and i've owned a bunch...that is the best combination i have developed so far as far as peak power and an excellent torque spread.

ahhh much better, nice ride cole

i like it better before the decals .. like JUST red / JUST red and white stripes .. looks pemp that way... stickers = a little too much imo

The body on my bike is all fibrgass purchased from sharkskinz racing bodywork and it is adapted to fit the much smaller ninja. as for the engine, it has ported intake boots, individual air filters, and a dynojet stage 3 kit in the carbs. even without the nitrous its the fastest 250 i've ever ridden, and i've owned a bunch...that is the best combination i have developed so far as far as peak power and an excellent torque spread.

You say it was adapted... Since the item for sale on the Sharkskinz site says it's for 2008, did you have to drill new holes? How did you get it to fit, or does it right off the bat?

I may have to undertake a front fairing makeover :)

You say it was adapted... Since the item for sale on the Sharkskinz site says it's for 2008, did you have to drill new holes? How did you get it to fit, or does it right off the bat?

I may have to undertake a front fairing makeover :)

The body is not a kawasaki fairing, the model i purchased was for a 2004 ducati 999R and being for a different motorcycle i had to fabricate new body mounts, headlight brackets, guage package mounts, change the handle bars to clip ons, and quite a few other things that i cant remember off the top of my head. Despite the long list of modifications, the project is definitely do-able it just isnt going to happen in a weekend.

Next time you have that fairing off, take a few pics! Would love to see how you hooked everything up.:thumbup:

Hey one more question, all in all approx how much did this cost?

Nice looking bike. i love the undertail exhaust. I think i would definately have to get rid of those stock DunFlops though!!

Where did you hide the nitrous bottle?

Nitrous bottle is on a billet mount strapped to the framerail, it was removed for the pictures though. Real world cost isnt much on a project like this IF you do it yourself, personally I have less than $4500 in the bike and all the upgrades, that includes the $650 modified and revalved penske rear shock, the race body, nitrous kit, paint, decals, headlights, seat, clip-ons, factory ducati mirrors, etc....it is a very do-able project for someone who wants a better lookin ride and doesnt mind puttin out a little work for it.

Nitrous bottle is on a billet mount strapped to the framerail, it was removed for the pictures though. Real world cost isnt much on a project like this IF you do it yourself, personally I have less than $4500 in the bike and all the upgrades, that includes the $650 modified and revalved penske rear shock, the race body, nitrous kit, paint, decals, headlights, seat, clip-ons, factory ducati mirrors, etc....it is a very do-able project for someone who wants a better lookin ride and doesnt mind puttin out a little work for it.

do you mind if i ask you for more detail about the nitrous kit? is that 1/4 airline? is there a p/n? for the kit? how do you trigger it? i was thinking the horn button would be a good starting point?..also i cant belive anybody would be like oh why try and make it something else blah blah blah. ha half these folks around me think if you dont have a harley your a pussy. i think what you done kicks a$$ and your young and mad talented

do you mind if i ask you for more detail about the nitrous kit? is that 1/4 airline? is there a p/n? for the kit? how do you trigger it? i was thinking the horn button would be a good starting point?..also i cant belive anybody would be like oh why try and make it something else blah blah blah. ha half these folks around me think if you dont have a harley your a pussy. i think what you done kicks a$$ and your young and mad talented

There is a site for NOS systems http://www.holley.com/index.asp?division=NOS that is the URL. I just used a basic fogger system with an arming switch right next to the solenoids, and an activation switch attached to the front brake master cylinder which you can see in the pictures on our website.

do you mind if i ask you for more detail about the nitrous kit? is that 1/4 airline? is there a p/n? for the kit? how do you trigger it? i was thinking the horn button would be a good starting point?..also i cant belive anybody would be like oh why try and make it something else blah blah blah. ha half these folks around me think if you dont have a harley your a pussy. i think what you done kicks a$$ and your young and mad talented
This is the link to the NOS homepage http://www.holley.com/index.asp?division=NOS, i used their basic 4 cylinder fogger system and utilized just half of it, as for the switches i used an arming switch next to the solenoids and an activation switch on the front brake master cylinder.

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This is the link to the NOS homepage http://www.holley.com/index.asp?division=NOS, i used their basic 4 cylinder fogger system and utilized just half of it, as for the switches i used an arming switch next to the solenoids and an activation switch on the front brake master cylinder.

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thanks ill check it out!

so does one solenoid control the n2o? and one for fuel? or is this a dry system..could you describe how the fuel is plumbed to the solenoid. Im guessing the 250 pistons are forged?

Nice frickin bike Cole!

How you mounted the fairing looks pretty ****in professional. :thumbup:
Not that I would know otherwise. :p

This thread really needs a bump.

I am also interested in the n2o system
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All that work with the stock tires still? You need to get rid of those and complete the bike with some real tires :)

Looks great man! Mad props for your work.

Hello everyone I sincerely apologize for taking so much time off of replying to everyone's threads but for the guys interested in the nitrous system it is a Nitrous Oxide Systems wet nitrous kit designed for a 4 cylinder carburetor fed motorcycle that i reduced down to a 2 cylinder system but yes it has 2 solenoids one N2O and one fuel. the fuel is supplied via a T fitting in the factory fuel line and routed to a pump providing the pressure for the fine mist to the cylinders.

P.S. as for the dunlop's i never planned on doing anything but riding back and forth to school and the originals had excellent wear characteristics so i saw no need to dispose of perfectly good tires in favor of a set that would cost twice what the originals did and accomplish nothing more than owning (and paying for) a new set of tires that were no better than the ones i already owned (for my purposes) to do nothing but say I own a new set of tires. keep in mind that i am working off a 15 year old's budget here and I'm trying to finish my 79 El Camino before i have to drive.

Thanks you so much for your interest I'll try to be more religious about answering you guys in the future

Hello everyone I sincerely apologize for taking so much time off of replying to everyone's threads but for the guys interested in the nitrous system it is a Nitrous Oxide Systems wet nitrous kit designed for a 4 cylinder carburetor fed motorcycle that i reduced down to a 2 cylinder system but yes it has 2 solenoids one N2O and one fuel. the fuel is supplied via a T fitting in the factory fuel line and routed to a pump providing the pressure for the fine mist to the cylinders.

P.S. as for the dunlop's i never planned on doing anything but riding back and forth to school and the originals had excellent wear characteristics so i saw no need to dispose of perfectly good tires in favor of a set that would cost twice what the originals did and accomplish nothing more than owning (and paying for) a new set of tires that were no better than the ones i already owned (for my purposes) to do nothing but say I own a new set of tires. keep in mind that i am working off a 15 year old's budget here and I'm trying to finish my 79 El Camino before i have to drive.

Thanks you so much for your interest I'll try to be more religious about answering you guys in the future
nice to hear from you again cole! and great answer on the tires lol new and expensive is the way around here

Hello everyone I sincerely apologize for taking so much time off of replying to everyone's threads but for the guys interested in the nitrous system it is a Nitrous Oxide Systems wet nitrous kit designed for a 4 cylinder carburetor fed motorcycle that i reduced down to a 2 cylinder system but yes it has 2 solenoids one N2O and one fuel. the fuel is supplied via a T fitting in the factory fuel line and routed to a pump providing the pressure for the fine mist to the cylinders.

P.S. as for the dunlop's i never planned on doing anything but riding back and forth to school and the originals had excellent wear characteristics so i saw no need to dispose of perfectly good tires in favor of a set that would cost twice what the originals did and accomplish nothing more than owning (and paying for) a new set of tires that were no better than the ones i already owned (for my purposes) to do nothing but say I own a new set of tires. keep in mind that i am working off a 15 year old's budget here and I'm trying to finish my 79 El Camino before i have to drive.

Thanks you so much for your interest I'll try to be more religious about answering you guys in the future
Your budget is WAAAAAAY beyond my 15yo budget but it sounds like you put every penny to good use. You are very obviously wise beyond your years. How will you find time to study with a hobby as serious and time-consuming as yours?

well, I know this thread is a bit old, but...this bike is totally awesome! no way around it! you well deserve to be riding such a beautiful bike with the amount of time/money you must have put into it. You are seriously tempting me to do something similar, not a xerox replica, but something with the fairings anyway, I'm really tired of my 250's very outdated look and want some more wind protection to boot. I was just talking about something like this with the local speed shop guy this afternoon actually.

Few questions for ya. What did you do with the center stand, is it still there, or deleted? side stand? any mods to keep it/them working right? what about controls? do your knees knock the fairings? how did you rig up the mounting system for the main fairing (upper/lower)? Dude, that bike is just awesome.

Travis

Hey thanks for your interest in my motorcycle. The center stand is removed not because it had to be but it was just a hassle to me and I have hydraulic motorcycle lifts so i have no use for them. the stock center stand remains fully functioning no modifications needed.controls are stock but the grips and levers have been replaced. The rears controls have had the non functioning aluminum cut off of them for styling differences and weight savings. my knees do not contact the fairing but did before I extensively modified them with a cutting wheel haha. The main body has dzus fasteners that go to a custon fabricated stainless steel inner structure that mounts back to the factory holes.

check out this link for more pictures: http://www.davisracingteam.com/ducati999ninja250

Hope this helped.

Cole

sorry...the clip on controls are 36mm units from ebay. I think they were this item.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/CLIPONs-HANDLEBARS-Kawasaki-EX500-89-94-36mm_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem3ca757048dQQitemZ260505535629QQptZMotorcyclesQ5f PartsQ5fAccessories

Cole, I salute you. You are definitely a top shelf wrench.

That is the SEXIEST thing I have ever seen..... I have such a soft spot for the LOOKS of the Ducs. ESPECIALLY the Race bikes. Great JOB !

Thank you guys so much. Do any of you guys have the sv650 shock on the back of your bike make it a bit stiffer and taller? I love mine, I was just curious if anyone else had installed one. Also, if anyone is interested the bike is for sale, I need to reduce my collection as i am building an all out autocross 1995 Corvette.

Thank you guys so much. Do any of you guys have the sv650 shock on the back of your bike make it a bit stiffer and taller? I love mine, I was just curious if anyone else had installed one. Also, if anyone is interested the bike is for sale, I need to reduce my collection as i am building an all out autocross 1995 Corvette.

How much?

I am asking 3500 for it but I will work with any offers, I will consider trades also.

I am asking 3500 for it but I will work with any offers, I will consider trades also.

With your mods? Not bad, even if the F-series topped at $3,000 MSRP in 2007.

I have no idea HOW I would go about getting it but I am strongly entertaining the idea. I will be looking into transportation and financing options!

I know that what this bike is worth to you and what it is worth to me are two different numbers entirely but knowing the cost of the parts that went in to this machine and the labor it required i would say that the price is more than fair but like I said before i want to make the new owner happy and any money is more than I have now so dont be afraid to shoot me an offer. The worst that could happen is I say no. good luck man I hope you find a way to get it, you wont be disappointed.

I know that what this bike is worth to you and what it is worth to me are two different numbers entirely but knowing the cost of the parts that went in to this machine and the labor it required i would say that the price is more than fair but like I said before i want to make the new owner happy and any money is more than I have now so dont be afraid to shoot me an offer. The worst that could happen is I say no. good luck man I hope you find a way to get it, you wont be disappointed.

Agreed. I'm surprised you're willing to part with it at all! Were you ever even able to ride it?!

I'm going to talk to the bank and I'll let you know if I qualify for $3,500. They may not want to do it in this economy because I don't have much spending money left from each paycheck after bills but they may be able to help with that too (consolidation).
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Yes as a matter of fact I have ridden it, it rides very well and stable, and is very snappy and responsive.

Cole, your bike looks insane. I thought I was doing good with a 600rr tail on my 250. Now after seeing yours I might do the full 600rr body conversion. Great work.

Gorgeous adapting the Ducati fairings onto the Ninja!!

Gives me all kinds of ideas!