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hybridxx March 5th, 2009, 02:27 PM im gonna be trying to buy a ninja 250 pretty soon and as i have been looking around, ive found a couple people with white ninjas and lemme say this to all you white ninja owners...ur bikes look awesome.
why do u guys think Kawasaki doesnt just make em in white to begin with..they would sell pretty good imo. ANybody with white ninjas wanna share some pics? oh and how hard is it to keep them clean?
Beast March 5th, 2009, 02:44 PM Oiyee, here we go :) First of all thanks. I am a white ninja owner (pearl white to be exact). I'm glad they don't make bikes white stock...why? Then it wouldn't be special! Haha.
Keeping them clean is easy. I don't notice it getting any dirtier than the stock black, then again, I do maintain it by giving it a wash down every other week. Honestly, dirt shouldn't be a factor in your decision to change the color :)
Pics of the white:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2107/2464264406_42b16788d6_o.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2154/2464264462_d6d357535a_o.jpg
Old pic, doesn't look like this anymore haha.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2342/2463430829_450e902f59_o.jpg
hybridxx March 5th, 2009, 03:00 PM very very nice. U know what, im not even gonna try to lie here. I have to admit that whenever i see your bike Beast, i find myself staring at it for a rly long time lol...that is one sexy bike.
and ur absolutely right lol. something tells me that if Kawasaki made em white they wouldnt look as cool lol.
BlueTyke March 5th, 2009, 04:30 PM :drool:
darkknight49 March 5th, 2009, 05:23 PM white ninja owners..
now why you ignorin' us DARK ninja owners, huh?
:D j/k. White does look pretty darn awesome. Although, it has to a real nice white, like what Beast has or that Pearl thats on the Lexus IS.
Nemy March 5th, 2009, 06:06 PM sooo sexxxy :drool: and pics of your bike now are even more seXXXy
OldGuy March 5th, 2009, 06:47 PM See that's why the '09 Special Edition is so good, you got some green, some black, and some white. Sorry about the red and blue though.
CupcakeNinja March 5th, 2009, 07:02 PM she's sexy
Purspeed March 5th, 2009, 07:52 PM I thought that this thread was about Storm Shadow.
sccerpro01 March 5th, 2009, 08:04 PM here is a white ninja i am looking to buy
P1NDLESK1N March 5th, 2009, 08:06 PM I thought that this thread was about Storm Shadow.
lol
http://www.i-mockery.com/minimocks/stormshadow/carded-stormshadow.jpg
jpnfrk March 5th, 2009, 08:55 PM Chris, your pearl white Ninja is simply... wow.
:allhail:
jameZ March 5th, 2009, 09:04 PM how much did you pay for that paint job?
TonyKZ1 March 6th, 2009, 07:11 AM And then for the classic white Ninjas... http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v56/tonykz1/89Ninja250.jpg
BlueTyke March 6th, 2009, 07:29 AM Anthony... Your windscreen... Abouts how much does it life the air away from you? ON the stock windscreen the wind hits me in the chest or helmet (I am not exactally small) and your windscreen looks quiet nice...
xTKx March 6th, 2009, 09:23 AM lol
http://www.i-mockery.com/minimocks/stormshadow/carded-stormshadow.jpg
Haha! With "SWIVEL ARM BATTLE GRIP" !! Sweeeeeet....
Oh yeah, gorgeous bike Chris!! :thumbup:
Beast March 6th, 2009, 10:45 AM Oh yeah, gorgeous bike Chris!!
She's not ALL white anymore guys :) This is an old pic, minus some aftermarket parts added since then hehe. Glad you liked her when she was pure :thumbup:
how much did you pay for that paint job?
About $700. That included the labor for the shop to strip every part off my bike and then reinstall it. The pearl white is the "Pikes Peak" color of the Nissan 350z.
http://assets.clickmotive.com/ail/color_0640_001/4982/4982_cc0640_001_QX1.jpg
I went to our dealership road and checked out all the pearl whites of various makes and manufacturers and the 350z easily stood out as the best in terms of the pearl not creating a milky/satin effect in the sun like the Lexus IS or the Cadillac Escalade. The pearl white is still very much white :)
hybridxx March 6th, 2009, 11:05 AM u should put up some new pics of ur bike =D. oh, and a question. the black part on the bike, thats not the stock black right? it looks a lot more like a flat black..
Beast March 6th, 2009, 11:14 AM u should put up some new pics of ur bike =D
Before I bought BT-090's and some other bits ;)
http://thebeastisback.com/ninja250/250r_logo4.jpg
http://thebeastisback.com/ninja250/250r_logo3.jpg
the black part on the bike, thats not the stock black right? it looks a lot more like a flat black..
You are correct. Flat black with a flat clear coat to try and match the plastic side panels.
TonyKZ1 March 6th, 2009, 11:54 AM Anthony... Your windscreen... Abouts how much does it life the air away from you? ON the stock windscreen the wind hits me in the chest or helmet (I am not exactally small) and your windscreen looks quiet nice...
I'm 5'11" and 250lbs, It helped move some of the air away from my chest but since then the windshield was damaged (bike fell over while on my front porch and the windscreen hit a support post and broke :eek:) so I bought a bigger sport touring windshield from Mike (gti20vturbo over on the ninja250 riders club site). It's quite a bit better for wind protection, although I liked the looks of the ZG's double bubble screen more.
Since then, he's made a new euro sport shield that looks much better and keeps the wind off of you even more. Here's the link (http://members.cox.net/michealmims/mikesshields.htm) to his windscreens.
hybridxx March 6th, 2009, 02:41 PM Before I bought BT-090's and some other bits ;)
http://thebeastisback.com/ninja250/250r_logo4.jpg
http://thebeastisback.com/ninja250/250r_logo3.jpg
You are correct. Flat black with a flat clear coat to try and match the plastic side panels.
very nice. mind if i ask how much u payed for the CF tank cover?
Purspeed March 6th, 2009, 03:20 PM lol
http://www.i-mockery.com/minimocks/stormshadow/carded-stormshadow.jpg
...knowing is half the battle. :thumbup:
VeX March 6th, 2009, 03:31 PM I believe the proper nomenclature is "Caucasian" ninja :rolleyes:
Gotta keep things P.C. in here!
kkim March 6th, 2009, 03:33 PM then it should be "haole". :D
islanderman7 March 7th, 2009, 07:53 AM Chris, are those aftermarket wheels? Or are they stock with gold powder coating? How much did it cost to get those wheels?
Beast March 7th, 2009, 11:35 AM Chris, are those aftermarket wheels? Or are they stock with gold powder coating? How much did it cost to get those wheels?
Here's the answer I give everyone about changing the wheel color :D
I asked my cycle shop if they did powder coating and they do, only they outsource to a local powder coater. FYI, if you do plan to change the color of your wheels know that you'll have to:
A) Get new seals and bearings because the powder coating can't happen unless the wheel is nothing but bare metal. The motorcycle shop should advise you on this...they'll usually order what you need to replace them. It's about $65-75 dollars if I can remember for the parts
B)LABOR = Pay the shop to strip the paint on your wheels (that is not free or easy), Remove your old bearings and seals, and install new ones, Remove and reinstall your tires, and install your wheels again. About $175
C) The paint itself. First you need to bring reference material in so they know what type of "gold" or whatever you're looking for. (i.e. All reds aren't the same, if you get red and you wanted cherry instead of brick, you're screwed). Basically, the more info you give the shop, the less of a chance they have to screw it up.
D) Cost to paint/coat the wheels (about $300 for both)...but your results may vary.
ninjabrewer March 7th, 2009, 01:14 PM Sssswwweeeettttt.
Strider March 27th, 2009, 08:59 PM http://thebeastisback.com/ninja250/250r_logo4.jpg
I couldn't see anyone painting a pregen like that and it coming out anywhere near as wicked as your bike Beast! I'm jealous of it! I wanted a 2010 green , now I want WHITE!
paterick4o8 March 27th, 2009, 09:07 PM Hybrid, your bike's soo purrrdy! If I saw it in person I'd give it a hug.. however that would work :hug:
btw how much tender lovin' cash did you put into her to get all that done?
GTsmokeya March 27th, 2009, 10:42 PM I am in awe of what you did to that bike, it looks sick. Oh my it like bike porn.
GTsmokeya
rceezy March 28th, 2009, 04:43 AM Wow... gorgeous paint job! I love the simple touch of gold. Yum yum.
sometimesido March 28th, 2009, 07:33 AM Man, I am liking the pearl white...
Beast March 28th, 2009, 12:21 PM I couldn't see anyone painting a pregen like that and it coming out anywhere near as wicked as your bike Beast! I'm jealous of it! I wanted a 2010 green , now I want WHITE!
Thanks Alan! But, don't knock the green :) If you change your mind you can always have it redone hehe.
Wow... gorgeous paint job! I love the simple touch of gold. Yum yum.
For sheezy, rceezy :cheers: Nothing is wrong with a touch of bling that doesn't have to be explained haha. I was inspired by the JDM look of import cars.
Oh my it like bike porn.
Spaceballs FTW :D that was just a quick snap, it'd probably be porn if I shot it with true intent and good lighting ;)
Snake March 28th, 2009, 12:52 PM I did not think that white would be a good color for a bike until I seen all the cool pics. You have a convert here.
komohana March 28th, 2009, 01:54 PM then it should be "haole". :D
:whathesaid:
:lol:
ajaygraci March 28th, 2009, 02:07 PM mm white bikes...
Eva689 December 5th, 2010, 10:17 PM Thread revival.
Completed Saturday....
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs1221.snc4/155362_467627157300_618447300_6280417_1431269_n.jpg
wild-bill December 7th, 2010, 06:35 PM Ninjettes look good in white.
Powerlogix December 7th, 2010, 06:45 PM nice paint job looks nice.
DR1300R December 7th, 2010, 06:53 PM Thread revival.
Completed Saturday....
Looks real nice except for the green wheel stripes.. :boink:
Eva689 December 7th, 2010, 07:32 PM Looks real nice except for the green wheel stripes.. :boink:
Yeh, I'll be removing them ASAP. Anybody have any tips on that?
ithaca00 December 8th, 2010, 03:13 AM Don't! I'm a big fan of blank canvases (white vehicles) with just a hint of color, just like your wheel stripes!
If you really want to remove them just use a hair dryer and maybe some goo gone.
Bleak21 December 10th, 2010, 07:47 AM Don't! I'm a big fan of blank canvases (white vehicles) with just a hint of color, just like your wheel stripes!
Took the words right out of my mouth! I say leave it or try to find another color. Maybe something that goes with your gear?
Foreigner December 10th, 2010, 09:04 AM Dunno about over there in the states, but over here they're going to start selling the white 250R next year (at a whopping €5000!!!):
http://www.kawasaki.fr/Ninja250R
The tail will be black though, looks a little funny. I love my little green machine, but the white is quite sexy :cool:
bluepoof December 10th, 2010, 10:26 AM The USA is getting this one for 2011
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Zr8FDB7gtRk/TNdKNxex6gI/AAAAAAAABnw/IMbm8Oc1LMI/s400/Kawasaki_Ninja_250R_7.jpg
It looks more noticeably white in person than in the pic. :thumbup:
Foreigner December 10th, 2010, 11:47 AM The USA is getting this one for 2011
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Zr8FDB7gtRk/TNdKNxex6gI/AAAAAAAABnw/IMbm8Oc1LMI/s400/Kawasaki_Ninja_250R_7.jpg
It looks more noticeably white in person than in the pic. :thumbup:
Nice, I like the red in it as well, reminds me of the old-school designs :cool:
arnette December 11th, 2010, 07:08 PM The USA is getting this one for 2011
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Zr8FDB7gtRk/TNdKNxex6gI/AAAAAAAABnw/IMbm8Oc1LMI/s400/Kawasaki_Ninja_250R_7.jpg
It looks more noticeably white in person than in the pic. :thumbup:
I'm picking mine up tomorrow! Heehee!!
Foreigner December 11th, 2010, 07:35 PM I'm picking mine up tomorrow! Heehee!!
Ooooh congrats on the new bike! Don't forget to post pictures :thumbup:
Eva689 December 12th, 2010, 02:10 PM Yeh I almost wasn't going to do a custom white for that reason.
But Australia isn't getting the white 250! If I hadn't done this myself, I would be so pissed at Kawasaki right now
Anteraan December 12th, 2010, 11:36 PM Dunno about over there in the states, but over here they're going to start selling the white 250R next year (at a whopping €5000!!!):
http://www.kawasaki.fr/Ninja250R
The tail will be black though, looks a little funny. I love my little green machine, but the white is quite sexy :cool:
Not a fan of the black tail either. That rear body panel is a gorgeous piece, and it's a shame to let a great shape like that just disappear. Make that white, and we have a winner (like Shaun's). I happen to like that white myself. The pearls are gorgeous, but so are the arctic whites. My 2005 Mazda 3 5-door is a dead ringer for that white, Shaun. Well done!
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