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Meowtercyclist
Name: Chloe
Location: Springfield, Oregon
Join Date: Apr 2017 Motorcycle(s): Harumi, 2007 EX250F Posts: 63
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Harumi
It's been a while since my introductory post... :3
Since then, I've given Harumi a couple of upgrades! Out with the old, and in with the… Older. lol I got fed up with the tiny, unlit km/h speedometer, so I found a used OEM cluster and mounted it! ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() I also got her a front fender. Next: Windscreen and cargo rack! |
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not an actual panda
Name: dan
Location: philadelphia
Join Date: Aug 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250, 2009 CBR600RR (Sold) Posts: A lot.
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I like the unadorned OEM instrument panel on a naked bike look.
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Meowtercyclist
Name: Chloe
Location: Springfield, Oregon
Join Date: Apr 2017 Motorcycle(s): Harumi, 2007 EX250F Posts: 63
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How I've always felt. Fairings are kinda... 'meh', from an aesthetic standpoint.
* * * Windscreen and cargo rack have been put on hold in favour of body parts! ![]() New booty section had a ding in it. Praise be to Bondo! ![]() She gon' get a makeover! :3 Still waiting on the side panels and a couple of other bits. |
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Guy Who Enjoys Riding
Name: Jim
Location: North Carolina
Join Date: Jul 2016 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250 Posts: A lot.
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not an actual panda
Name: dan
Location: philadelphia
Join Date: Aug 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250, 2009 CBR600RR (Sold) Posts: A lot.
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I'll be honest.
Whenever I read the name "Chloe" in my head I said "CHA-low". I did this for about as long as I read "Khaki" as "HACK-EE". I wish I could say it wasn't a very long time. But I'd be lying. |
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Meowtercyclist
Name: Chloe
Location: Springfield, Oregon
Join Date: Apr 2017 Motorcycle(s): Harumi, 2007 EX250F Posts: 63
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Meowtercyclist
Name: Chloe
Location: Springfield, Oregon
Join Date: Apr 2017 Motorcycle(s): Harumi, 2007 EX250F Posts: 63
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Progress Update:
Prime(d) Booty: ![]() Pink Booty: ![]() I'm wanting to add custom lettering and decals to her, and since I'm a cheapskate who refuses to custom order...: Transfer test 1 (wax paper to wood): ![]() Transfer test 2 (parchment paper to cardboard): ![]() Wax seems to work better, but all I have right now is pretty much unusable (store run!). I figure transfer it and use that as a guideline to paint it in by hand (I wonder if a sharpie would work...) Side panels should be here tomorrow! ![]() |
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Guy Who Enjoys Riding
Name: Jim
Location: North Carolina
Join Date: Jul 2016 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250 Posts: A lot.
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Looks like you're having fun. I'll be watching your progress.
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Name: Nick
Location: NY
Join Date: Nov 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R and 2014 Triumph 675R Posts: A lot.
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Looks purdy smooth... Nice job!
With the transfer method are you adding any heat? They use same method for diy pcb making and parchment seems to be acceptable and also use photo printer paper.
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Meowtercyclist
Name: Chloe
Location: Springfield, Oregon
Join Date: Apr 2017 Motorcycle(s): Harumi, 2007 EX250F Posts: 63
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I should probably look up some tutorial videos for more/better ideas. |
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Meowtercyclist
Name: Chloe
Location: Springfield, Oregon
Join Date: Apr 2017 Motorcycle(s): Harumi, 2007 EX250F Posts: 63
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Meowtercyclist
Name: Chloe
Location: Springfield, Oregon
Join Date: Apr 2017 Motorcycle(s): Harumi, 2007 EX250F Posts: 63
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Pretty much what I want her to look like when 'finished'. :3
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Guy Who Enjoys Riding
Name: Jim
Location: North Carolina
Join Date: Jul 2016 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250 Posts: A lot.
MOTM - Oct '18, Aug '17, Aug '16
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Pink and black can look very mean when done right. You might even consider a little more black, like a black seat and some black stripes, for example. You're good at sketching, so sketch up a few to look at.
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Meowtercyclist
Name: Chloe
Location: Springfield, Oregon
Join Date: Apr 2017 Motorcycle(s): Harumi, 2007 EX250F Posts: 63
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I'll likely go for #4 as I've already ordered the decals in black. #5 was just for shits. XD ![]() |
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Guy Who Enjoys Riding
Name: Jim
Location: North Carolina
Join Date: Jul 2016 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250 Posts: A lot.
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The top one is my favorite, but I wouldn't try to change your mind about what you like.
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Meowtercyclist
Name: Chloe
Location: Springfield, Oregon
Join Date: Apr 2017 Motorcycle(s): Harumi, 2007 EX250F Posts: 63
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Progress shots from today!
![]() ![]() ![]() The side panels won't actually be going on until I get a proper coolant reservoir to replace the can/bottle/thing. And the tank is still on the bike because not only am I a lazy ass, but she's my only transportation and I can't afford to put her our of commission for too long. Damn tank's gonna take a while to sand down, so she's gonna be ugly for a while. Once I get the decals, the parts are coming back off and getting touched up before clear-coating. |
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Meowtercyclist
Name: Chloe
Location: Springfield, Oregon
Join Date: Apr 2017 Motorcycle(s): Harumi, 2007 EX250F Posts: 63
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Almost ready for the decals!
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Guy Who Enjoys Riding
Name: Jim
Location: North Carolina
Join Date: Jul 2016 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250 Posts: A lot.
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Looks good so far. The tank is pretty easy to get off, by the way. Two bolts and three rubber hoses, as I remember.
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Meowtercyclist
Name: Chloe
Location: Springfield, Oregon
Join Date: Apr 2017 Motorcycle(s): Harumi, 2007 EX250F Posts: 63
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Guy Who Enjoys Riding
Name: Jim
Location: North Carolina
Join Date: Jul 2016 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250 Posts: A lot.
MOTM - Oct '18, Aug '17, Aug '16
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I don't drain it. The petcock will keep gasoline from coming out. I just don't like it to be full because it's heavy when it is. Whatever is easiest for you though.
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Meowtercyclist
Name: Chloe
Location: Springfield, Oregon
Join Date: Apr 2017 Motorcycle(s): Harumi, 2007 EX250F Posts: 63
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:3c
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() I think I'm done for a while. Next will be the exhaust and emissions system... Because important bits are likely missing, and she smells terrible as a result. |D |
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Guy Who Enjoys Riding
Name: Jim
Location: North Carolina
Join Date: Jul 2016 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250 Posts: A lot.
MOTM - Oct '18, Aug '17, Aug '16
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Very nice, Chloe. I like it with the black seat. It connects by the stripes to the engine, etc.. What happened to the stock license plate bracket? Not that what you have isn't nice, just wondering.
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Meowtercyclist
Name: Chloe
Location: Springfield, Oregon
Join Date: Apr 2017 Motorcycle(s): Harumi, 2007 EX250F Posts: 63
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It was gone when I got the bike (as was damn near everything else, lol). The plate was hanging on by zip-ties. o__o
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ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Kerry
Location: Ventura, CA
Join Date: Jan 2016 Motorcycle(s): Ninja650 Posts: A lot.
MOTM - Apr '18, Apr '17, Apr '16
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Nice!
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Guy Who Enjoys Riding
Name: Jim
Location: North Carolina
Join Date: Jul 2016 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250 Posts: A lot.
MOTM - Oct '18, Aug '17, Aug '16
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Meowtercyclist
Name: Chloe
Location: Springfield, Oregon
Join Date: Apr 2017 Motorcycle(s): Harumi, 2007 EX250F Posts: 63
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Meowtercyclist
Name: Chloe
Location: Springfield, Oregon
Join Date: Apr 2017 Motorcycle(s): Harumi, 2007 EX250F Posts: 63
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Some updates:
Tank pad! ![]() Lockbox! No more having important paperwork yanked out of my pocket by the wind. ![]() BONUS: Meowtercycle helmet (WIP). :3c ![]() |
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Guy Who Enjoys Riding
Name: Jim
Location: North Carolina
Join Date: Jul 2016 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250 Posts: A lot.
MOTM - Oct '18, Aug '17, Aug '16
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I love the all three! The lockbox is a really good idea. The helmet looks to be right out of an episode from the original Batman TV series.
![]() I don't want to talk about the tank pad, because at my age anything I say would probably be held against me. |
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Meowtercyclist
Name: Chloe
Location: Springfield, Oregon
Join Date: Apr 2017 Motorcycle(s): Harumi, 2007 EX250F Posts: 63
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HEYO. EDIT (2017.7.25): I was wrong. Last futzed with by Chloebelle; July 25th, 2017 at 02:43 AM. |
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Meowtercyclist
Name: Chloe
Location: Springfield, Oregon
Join Date: Apr 2017 Motorcycle(s): Harumi, 2007 EX250F Posts: 63
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After my little assident, she's been un-ride-able, but the rebuild has finally begun!
New parts acquired: - forks - triple Tree (w/ bonus risers for a 1 1/8 inch bar!) - center stand - shift lever To get: - headlight assembly - handlebars (I'm open to recommendations!) - TIRES - clutch and break levers - gauge cluster? (compact digital at some point) - New paint job! (Plastidip maybe?) |
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Guy Who Enjoys Riding
Name: Jim
Location: North Carolina
Join Date: Jul 2016 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250 Posts: A lot.
MOTM - Oct '18, Aug '17, Aug '16
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It's good to hear of your progress, Chloe. I don't recommend Plastidip. My 250 had it when I bought it, and it quickly started peeling off in places like where my legs contacted the tank. On top of that, gasoline quickly dissolves it, so any spill on the tank will mess it up badly.
I would use a decent spray paint, and if you want a durable clear coat over that, use Spraymax 2K . |
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Certifiable nontundrum
Name: Harper
Location: NC Milkshake stand
Join Date: Mar 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2013 SE NINJA 300 Posts: Too much.
MOTM - Sep '13, Sep '16
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I still wanna pink bike... Nicky poo and you both beat me to it
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Meowtercyclist
Name: Chloe
Location: Springfield, Oregon
Join Date: Apr 2017 Motorcycle(s): Harumi, 2007 EX250F Posts: 63
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"a legend in my own mind"
Name: maverick9611
Location: Augusta,Georgia
Join Date: May 2017 Motorcycle(s): 2015 moto guzzi norge(brownie),2020 aprilia dorsoduro, Posts: A lot.
MOTM - Feb '18
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most excellent
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Meowtercyclist
Name: Chloe
Location: Springfield, Oregon
Join Date: Apr 2017 Motorcycle(s): Harumi, 2007 EX250F Posts: 63
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The search for a headlight and handlebars has begun...
The oh-so-slightly smashed assembly that it currently has is this one, but I'm hoping to find something more affordable if at all possible. (7" or 8") Some I've been looking at: 1 - No mention of size, but it's fairly cheap and already has turn signals 2 - Under $20, and 7", but quality may be iffy 3 - Another 7" that looks decent 4 - Another 7" for under $50 5 - And here's a combo-breaking rectangular one In addition, I'm also looking for some recommendations for 1 1/8" handlebars if anyone has any. |
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Guy Who Enjoys Riding
Name: Jim
Location: North Carolina
Join Date: Jul 2016 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250 Posts: A lot.
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2 and 3 look so similar they may come from the same factory. 7" round gives you a lot of choices, even a high quality LED headlight when you get more money available in the future.
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ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Kerry
Location: Ventura, CA
Join Date: Jan 2016 Motorcycle(s): Ninja650 Posts: A lot.
MOTM - Apr '18, Apr '17, Apr '16
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Yay for the rebuild!
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Meowtercyclist
Name: Chloe
Location: Springfield, Oregon
Join Date: Apr 2017 Motorcycle(s): Harumi, 2007 EX250F Posts: 63
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Meowtercyclist
Name: Chloe
Location: Springfield, Oregon
Join Date: Apr 2017 Motorcycle(s): Harumi, 2007 EX250F Posts: 63
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WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
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Link to original page on YouTube. |
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ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Kerry
Location: Ventura, CA
Join Date: Jan 2016 Motorcycle(s): Ninja650 Posts: A lot.
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Whooo!!!!
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