My Blue 2009 Build

thisisbenji · March 2nd, 2012, 03:51 PM

Well I'v decided to start modifying my ninjette. My first order of business was the DIY fender chop.

When I first bought the bike the previous owner had just chopped it off below the plate.

January 06, 2012 by Benji Reynolds, on Flickr

Ninja 250r by Benji Reynolds, on Flickr

Ninja 250r by Benji Reynolds, on Flickr

I thought this was kind of ugly so I found an OEM fender off ebay for $20 and put that on.

January 31, 2012 - 01.jpg by Benji Reynolds, on Flickr

Then I got to thinking and finished the job and just chopped the whole thing off.

DIY Fender Eliminator by Benji Reynolds, on Flickr

DIY Fender Eliminator by Benji Reynolds, on Flickr

My next project will be adding an Area P 12" stainless exhaust and the K&N pod filter. I'v already ordered them, just waiting on delivery.

In the future I'd like to add a double bubble, woodcraft clipons, rear sets, honda cbr250r rear tire hugger, and maybe a 15t sprocket.

EthioKnight · March 2nd, 2012, 04:29 PM

Great job bruh, bike looks great. I also have the semi-chopped fender and will be going 'full' as soon as I receive my integrated tail lights. Your license plate is a bit too vertical for my liking though...I'm looking into ways of bending the brackets for when I do mine. Keep @ it!

thisisbenji · March 2nd, 2012, 04:43 PM

It's too vertical for my liking as well. I tried bending the 79 cent brackets I got from Ace but they are pretty tough. I'll probably bend them next time I'm over at my parents place. My dad probably has something that will do the job.

Trailerboy531 · March 2nd, 2012, 04:49 PM

Sounds like you've got some solid plans

you're going to love the Area P, that bitch is loudddd though!

thisisbenji · March 5th, 2012, 02:17 PM

Pod filter came in today, exhaust should be here wednesday.

K&N Pod Filter R-0990 by Benji Reynolds, on Flickr

thisisbenji · March 7th, 2012, 04:24 PM

Got some more toys today.

Breather by Benji Reynolds, on Flickr

Stainless 12" by Benji Reynolds, on Flickr

reaubideux · March 8th, 2012, 06:22 AM

Where's your light for the rear plate? Do you just not ride around at night?

thisisbenji · March 8th, 2012, 07:48 AM

I'll be adding some bolt lights eventually. But as it is I don't really ride at night right now. The temperature is still dropping into the high 20s low 30s at night.

gilmorec61 · March 8th, 2012, 08:00 AM

Woah man, this bike is looking sick, cant wait to see it with that Area P on it!

leed · March 8th, 2012, 08:59 AM

Just an FYI, the running light does provide some (read: barely) light for the plate. I had run mine without a plate light for a few months and it was never an issue here. I conjured up some plate lights though, for safety sake.

Dman51 · March 8th, 2012, 09:03 AM

Nice shots of the bike, Nikon user myself. Can't wait to see how the pipe looks on!

thisisbenji · March 10th, 2012, 06:57 PM

Ugh, went to put the pipe on today and the headers don't fit onto the motor. The holes are off by a degree or so. I struggled with it for over an hour and finally gave up for fear of stripping the bolts and not being able to get the stock headers back on.

silverdub · March 10th, 2012, 07:19 PM

awesome pictures! slr ftw

thisisbenji · March 14th, 2012, 06:18 PM

Ha, thanks! My positive came undone from my battery while riding the other day, I had to stop and fix it. It's a good thing we have tools under the rear seat.

Battery Repair by Benji Reynolds, on Flickr

675Raisinator · March 15th, 2012, 08:38 AM

you should buy my fender eliminator kit ... check it out

Klondike1020 · March 15th, 2012, 09:32 AM

Nice bike. Photos are great ! What camera are you using ?

thisisbenji · March 15th, 2012, 11:57 AM

A combination of my Nikon D7000, J1, and iPhone 4.

thisisbenji · March 15th, 2012, 05:18 PM

Some photos of myself wasting time putting the K&N into my bike, as I put the air box back in. I didn't want to remove the kleen air yet until I get the exhaust on. On the good side it only took me 4 hours to do.

March 12, 2012 - 01.jpg by Benji Reynolds, on Flickr

March 12, 2012 - 02.jpg by Benji Reynolds, on Flickr

March 12, 2012 - 03.jpg by Benji Reynolds, on Flickr

Mocha Man · March 16th, 2012, 12:06 AM

Lookin good! Now lets see the AP on it

kevheads · March 21st, 2012, 03:37 PM

What's the status Benji, you get the Area-P back yet?

thisisbenji · March 21st, 2012, 04:08 PM

Just got installed yesterday, the replacement went on so much easier. I still need to jet the bike though. I'm getting a ZG double bubble tomorrow. I was gonna go shoot a couple of photos after I put that on.

thisisbenji · March 22nd, 2012, 05:34 PM

Put the DB on today... it's great the wind protection is so much better than stock. The only problem, my bottom right well nut broke. So I only have three bolts holding the windscreen on for now.

thisisbenji · March 24th, 2012, 11:09 AM

Area P & ZG Double Bubble by Benji Reynolds, on Flickr

thisisbenji · April 18th, 2012, 07:09 PM

Meh...

Getting a Tow by Benji Reynolds, on Flickr

xSean13 · April 18th, 2012, 08:13 PM

Did you ever get some bolt lights for your plate? I got some blue LEDs at this auto parts store (had a cigarette lighter plug) but I cute the wires & spliced them into where the stock ones went...doesn't provide as much light as I'd like but it's neat :P

CZroe · April 19th, 2012, 07:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thisisbenji

Meh...

Getting a Tow by Benji Reynolds, on Flickr

What's happening? Repo?!

Quote:

Originally Posted by xSean13

Did you ever get some bolt lights for your plate? I got some blue LEDs at this auto parts store (had a cigarette lighter plug) but I cute the wires & spliced them into where the stock ones went...doesn't provide as much light as I'd like but it's neat :P

Most laws requiring plate lights also specify specifically that the must be white.

xSean13 · April 19th, 2012, 08:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CZroe

What's happening? Repo?!

Most laws requiring plate lights also specify specifically that the must be white.

I already checked the laws here. Thanks.

CZroe · April 19th, 2012, 05:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xSean13

I already checked the laws here. Thanks.

Additionally, many states have laws against having blue lights anywhere on/in a vehicle (impersonating police by replacing your interior light with a blue bulb

).

xSean13 · April 19th, 2012, 06:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CZroe

Additionally, many states have laws against having blue lights anywhere on/in a vehicle (impersonating police by replacing your interior light with a blue bulb

).

Yes, here it's only having them on the front of a vehicle (as it would appear if you were ahead of them looking behind), anywhere else is fine as long as it's not flashing.

Anyways, I have led (white) plate bolts on the way just in case.

Malicious Logic · April 20th, 2012, 09:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thisisbenji

Meh...

Getting a Tow by Benji Reynolds, on Flickr

Too many mods, not enough attention to maintenance?

thisisbenji · April 21st, 2012, 10:47 AM

I attempted to install the jet kit myself, but as it turns out I wasn't up to the task. After installing it the bike wouldn't start, so I cut my loses and had it towed to the shop.

TnNinjaGirl · April 21st, 2012, 12:22 PM

Jelly about your exhaust. Looks fantastic!

thisisbenji · April 21st, 2012, 06:55 PM

Thanks! I took a gamble on the stainless but I think it actually looks better than the fake carbon one.

thisisbenji · April 24th, 2012, 05:45 PM

Should have named this thread "Photos of my Ninjette"

Here's another,

Ninjette by Benji Reynolds, on Flickr

silverdub · April 26th, 2012, 03:56 PM

very nice!

thisisbenji · June 15th, 2012, 12:28 PM

Went for a ride along Lake Michigan today.

Lake Michigan by Benji Reynolds, on Flickr

thisisbenji · April 21st, 2013, 11:58 AM

Ah!!! None of my photos work!! I'll have to go back an fix them, flickr seems to do this from time to time.

Anyways here are some recent shots with new tires on.

thisisbenji · June 18th, 2014, 04:19 AM

Figured I would repost some of the broken flickr links.

January 06, 2012 by Benji Reynolds, on Flickr

Ninja 250r by Benji Reynolds, on Flickr

January 31, 2012 - 01.jpg by Benji Reynolds, on Flickr

DIY Fender Eliminator by Benji Reynolds, on Flickr

Area P & ZG Double Bubble by Benji Reynolds, on Flickr

Ninjette by Benji Reynolds, on Flickr

Singh2jz · June 18th, 2014, 09:10 AM

Those are some nice pictures. or should I say were, lol.

csmith12 · June 18th, 2014, 09:24 AM

March 2nd, 2012, 03:51 PM	#1
thisisbenji ninjette.org sage Name: Benji Location: Wadsworth, IL Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250r (Sold), 2009 FZ6, 2015 Honda Grom Posts: 898	My Blue 2009 Build Well I'v decided to start modifying my ninjette. My first order of business was the DIY fender chop. When I first bought the bike the previous owner had just chopped it off below the plate. January 06, 2012 by Benji Reynolds, on Flickr Ninja 250r by Benji Reynolds, on Flickr Ninja 250r by Benji Reynolds, on Flickr I thought this was kind of ugly so I found an OEM fender off ebay for $20 and put that on. January 31, 2012 - 01.jpg by Benji Reynolds, on Flickr Then I got to thinking and finished the job and just chopped the whole thing off. DIY Fender Eliminator by Benji Reynolds, on Flickr DIY Fender Eliminator by Benji Reynolds, on Flickr DIY Fender Eliminator by Benji Reynolds, on Flickr My next project will be adding an Area P 12" stainless exhaust and the K&N pod filter. I'v already ordered them, just waiting on delivery. In the future I'd like to add a double bubble, woodcraft clipons, rear sets, honda cbr250r rear tire hugger, and maybe a 15t sprocket.

March 10th, 2012, 07:19 PM	#13
silverdub on flames Name: Max Location: Montreal, Canada Join Date: Dec 2011 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250R Posts: 88	awesome pictures! slr ftw __________________________________________________ 2010 Ebony Black 250R

March 24th, 2012, 11:09 AM	#23
thisisbenji ninjette.org sage Name: Benji Location: Wadsworth, IL Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250r (Sold), 2009 FZ6, 2015 Honda Grom Posts: 898	Area P & ZG Double Bubble by Benji Reynolds, on Flickr __________________________________________________ My Old Bike My New Bike

April 18th, 2012, 07:09 PM	#24
thisisbenji ninjette.org sage Name: Benji Location: Wadsworth, IL Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250r (Sold), 2009 FZ6, 2015 Honda Grom Posts: 898	Meh... Getting a Tow by Benji Reynolds, on Flickr __________________________________________________ My Old Bike My New Bike

April 21st, 2012, 10:47 AM	#31
thisisbenji ninjette.org sage Name: Benji Location: Wadsworth, IL Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250r (Sold), 2009 FZ6, 2015 Honda Grom Posts: 898	I attempted to install the jet kit myself, but as it turns out I wasn't up to the task. After installing it the bike wouldn't start, so I cut my loses and had it towed to the shop. __________________________________________________ My Old Bike My New Bike

March 2nd, 2012, 04:29 PM	#2
EthioKnight Super Noob Name: Alex Location: Mobile, AL Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): '09 Kawasaki Ninja 250R, '84 Honda Spree 50cc Posts: A lot.	Great job bruh, bike looks great. I also have the semi-chopped fender and will be going 'full' as soon as I receive my integrated tail lights. Your license plate is a bit too vertical for my liking though...I'm looking into ways of bending the brackets for when I do mine. Keep @ it!

March 2nd, 2012, 04:43 PM	#3
thisisbenji ninjette.org sage Name: Benji Location: Wadsworth, IL Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250r (Sold), 2009 FZ6, 2015 Honda Grom Posts: 898	It's too vertical for my liking as well. I tried bending the 79 cent brackets I got from Ace but they are pretty tough. I'll probably bend them next time I'm over at my parents place. My dad probably has something that will do the job.

March 2nd, 2012, 04:49 PM	#4
Trailerboy531 Gear crash test dummy Name: Max Location: South Bay (So. Cal) Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250 race bike, 2014 ZX-636r Posts: A lot.	Sounds like you've got some solid plans you're going to love the Area P, that bitch is loudddd though!

March 5th, 2012, 02:17 PM	#5
thisisbenji ninjette.org sage Name: Benji Location: Wadsworth, IL Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250r (Sold), 2009 FZ6, 2015 Honda Grom Posts: 898	Pod filter came in today, exhaust should be here wednesday. K&N Pod Filter R-0990 by Benji Reynolds, on Flickr

March 7th, 2012, 04:24 PM	#6
thisisbenji ninjette.org sage Name: Benji Location: Wadsworth, IL Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250r (Sold), 2009 FZ6, 2015 Honda Grom Posts: 898	Got some more toys today. Breather by Benji Reynolds, on Flickr Stainless 12" by Benji Reynolds, on Flickr

March 8th, 2012, 06:22 AM	#7
reaubideux Perpetual Newb Name: Jason Location: Imperial, MO Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 MIB Ninja 250R [sold]; 2006 CBR600RR [sold]; 2013 Triumph Street Triple R Posts: 782	Where's your light for the rear plate? Do you just not ride around at night?

March 8th, 2012, 07:48 AM	#8
thisisbenji ninjette.org sage Name: Benji Location: Wadsworth, IL Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250r (Sold), 2009 FZ6, 2015 Honda Grom Posts: 898	I'll be adding some bolt lights eventually. But as it is I don't really ride at night right now. The temperature is still dropping into the high 20s low 30s at night.

March 8th, 2012, 08:00 AM	#9
gilmorec61 ninjette.org guru Name: Chris Location: Newnan, G.A. Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: 347	Woah man, this bike is looking sick, cant wait to see it with that Area P on it!

March 8th, 2012, 08:59 AM	#10
leed ninjette.org sage Name: David Location: Loves Park, IL Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): Time will tell Posts: 969	Just an FYI, the running light does provide some (read: barely) light for the plate. I had run mine without a plate light for a few months and it was never an issue here. I conjured up some plate lights though, for safety sake.

March 8th, 2012, 09:03 AM	#11
Dman51 ninjette.org newbie Name: Dustin Location: East Coast Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: 1	Nice shots of the bike, Nikon user myself. Can't wait to see how the pipe looks on!

March 10th, 2012, 06:57 PM	#12
thisisbenji ninjette.org sage Name: Benji Location: Wadsworth, IL Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250r (Sold), 2009 FZ6, 2015 Honda Grom Posts: 898	Ugh, went to put the pipe on today and the headers don't fit onto the motor. The holes are off by a degree or so. I struggled with it for over an hour and finally gave up for fear of stripping the bolts and not being able to get the stock headers back on.

March 14th, 2012, 06:18 PM	#14
thisisbenji ninjette.org sage Name: Benji Location: Wadsworth, IL Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250r (Sold), 2009 FZ6, 2015 Honda Grom Posts: 898	Ha, thanks! My positive came undone from my battery while riding the other day, I had to stop and fix it. It's a good thing we have tools under the rear seat. Battery Repair by Benji Reynolds, on Flickr

March 15th, 2012, 08:38 AM	#15
675Raisinator ninjette.org member Name: Zander the Expander Location: Houston, Texas Join Date: Nov 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Kawasaki 250 (Track scooter) 2012 Triumph Daytona 675 Posts: 153	you should buy my fender eliminator kit ... check it out

March 15th, 2012, 09:32 AM	#16
Klondike1020 Intrepid Adventurer Name: Josh Location: Rochester/Buffalo NY Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2004 GSXR 750 , 71 cb350streettracker, 07 Polaris Predator 500 Posts: A lot.	Nice bike. Photos are great ! What camera are you using ?

March 15th, 2012, 11:57 AM	#17
thisisbenji ninjette.org sage Name: Benji Location: Wadsworth, IL Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250r (Sold), 2009 FZ6, 2015 Honda Grom Posts: 898	A combination of my Nikon D7000, J1, and iPhone 4.

March 15th, 2012, 05:18 PM	#18
thisisbenji ninjette.org sage Name: Benji Location: Wadsworth, IL Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250r (Sold), 2009 FZ6, 2015 Honda Grom Posts: 898	Some photos of myself wasting time putting the K&N into my bike, as I put the air box back in. I didn't want to remove the kleen air yet until I get the exhaust on. On the good side it only took me 4 hours to do. March 12, 2012 - 01.jpg by Benji Reynolds, on Flickr March 12, 2012 - 02.jpg by Benji Reynolds, on Flickr March 12, 2012 - 03.jpg by Benji Reynolds, on Flickr

March 16th, 2012, 12:06 AM	#19
Mocha Man Blue Shell magnet Name: Nolan Location: Northwest Washington Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 1997 Ninja 250 Posts: 816	Lookin good! Now lets see the AP on it

March 21st, 2012, 03:37 PM	#20
kevheads ninjette.org guru Name: Kevin Location: central Illinois Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Green 250R Posts: 346	What's the status Benji, you get the Area-P back yet?

March 21st, 2012, 04:08 PM	#21
thisisbenji ninjette.org sage Name: Benji Location: Wadsworth, IL Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250r (Sold), 2009 FZ6, 2015 Honda Grom Posts: 898	Just got installed yesterday, the replacement went on so much easier. I still need to jet the bike though. I'm getting a ZG double bubble tomorrow. I was gonna go shoot a couple of photos after I put that on.

March 22nd, 2012, 05:34 PM	#22
thisisbenji ninjette.org sage Name: Benji Location: Wadsworth, IL Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250r (Sold), 2009 FZ6, 2015 Honda Grom Posts: 898	Put the DB on today... it's great the wind protection is so much better than stock. The only problem, my bottom right well nut broke. So I only have three bolts holding the windscreen on for now.

April 18th, 2012, 08:13 PM	#25
xSean13 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Sean Location: Middle TN Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250r (sold) / '03 CBR 600RR Posts: A lot.	Did you ever get some bolt lights for your plate? I got some blue LEDs at this auto parts store (had a cigarette lighter plug) but I cute the wires & spliced them into where the stock ones went...doesn't provide as much light as I'd like but it's neat :P

April 21st, 2012, 12:22 PM	#32
TnNinjaGirl Ms. Personality Name: CB Location: Murvill, TN Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): Depends on the week you ask Posts: A lot.	Jelly about your exhaust. Looks fantastic!

April 21st, 2012, 06:55 PM	#33
thisisbenji ninjette.org sage Name: Benji Location: Wadsworth, IL Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250r (Sold), 2009 FZ6, 2015 Honda Grom Posts: 898	Thanks! I took a gamble on the stainless but I think it actually looks better than the fake carbon one. __________________________________________________ My Old Bike My New Bike

April 24th, 2012, 05:45 PM	#34
thisisbenji ninjette.org sage Name: Benji Location: Wadsworth, IL Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250r (Sold), 2009 FZ6, 2015 Honda Grom Posts: 898	Should have named this thread "Photos of my Ninjette" Here's another, Ninjette by Benji Reynolds, on Flickr __________________________________________________ My Old Bike My New Bike

April 26th, 2012, 03:56 PM	#35
silverdub on flames Name: Max Location: Montreal, Canada Join Date: Dec 2011 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250R Posts: 88	very nice! __________________________________________________ 2010 Ebony Black 250R

June 15th, 2012, 12:28 PM	#36
thisisbenji ninjette.org sage Name: Benji Location: Wadsworth, IL Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250r (Sold), 2009 FZ6, 2015 Honda Grom Posts: 898	Went for a ride along Lake Michigan today. Lake Michigan by Benji Reynolds, on Flickr __________________________________________________ My Old Bike My New Bike

April 21st, 2013, 11:58 AM	#37
thisisbenji ninjette.org sage Name: Benji Location: Wadsworth, IL Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250r (Sold), 2009 FZ6, 2015 Honda Grom Posts: 898	Ah!!! None of my photos work!! I'll have to go back an fix them, flickr seems to do this from time to time. Anyways here are some recent shots with new tires on. __________________________________________________ My Old Bike My New Bike

June 18th, 2014, 04:19 AM	#38
thisisbenji ninjette.org sage Name: Benji Location: Wadsworth, IL Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250r (Sold), 2009 FZ6, 2015 Honda Grom Posts: 898	Figured I would repost some of the broken flickr links. January 06, 2012 by Benji Reynolds, on Flickr Ninja 250r by Benji Reynolds, on Flickr Ninja 250r by Benji Reynolds, on Flickr January 31, 2012 - 01.jpg by Benji Reynolds, on Flickr DIY Fender Eliminator by Benji Reynolds, on Flickr Area P & ZG Double Bubble by Benji Reynolds, on Flickr Ninjette by Benji Reynolds, on Flickr __________________________________________________ My Old Bike My New Bike

June 18th, 2014, 09:10 AM	#39
Singh2jz ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Inderveer Location: San Jose Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): '07 ex250-F/J Posts: A lot.	Those are some nice pictures. or should I say were, lol. __________________________________________________ The Bike \| The Truck

June 18th, 2014, 09:24 AM	#40
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