May 2nd, 2014, 08:21 AM | #1 |
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Cafe/Streefighter/Naked Advice
Hi all. I've been researching and have become so overwhelmed with info, that I thought it may be better to ask. I'm not a huge fan of the front end of the pregen 250, so my hope is to change it without spending a fortune. Just looking for some ideas. I guess the way I am leaning now is a 7" headlight and getting new turn signals and mirrors (I think that's all thats needed if I go this route). I do like the streetfighter look, but the headlights I've been coming across are pretty ugly and use bulbs that don't seem bright enough.
I just don't know which way to go and am hoping to get some opinions/ideas. Thanks! |
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May 2nd, 2014, 08:28 AM | #2 |
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Oh and the other thing is that I definitely want to keep my gauge cluster.
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May 2nd, 2014, 08:33 AM | #3 |
Ms. Personality
Name: CB
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Well, Pete, do you like the fair'd or non fair'd look? That's a good place to start.
You can get HID 7" headlights I always liked the look where you take everything off except the lower oil pan thingy and the tail. |
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May 2nd, 2014, 08:37 AM | #4 |
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I wouldnt be opposed to fairings, I just cant seem to come up with anything that is an improvement over stock.
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May 2nd, 2014, 08:42 AM | #5 |
Ms. Personality
Name: CB
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Could get creative and try to put newgen fairings on.
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May 2nd, 2014, 08:42 AM | #6 |
I'm crazy,your excuse is?
Name: Winston
Location: Connecticut
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Graft the newgen top front half to your pregen fairing. That makes it better.
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May 2nd, 2014, 11:27 AM | #7 |
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Difficult to retain the giant stock gauge cluster if you don't want a fairing. I went with the Trail Tech Vapor with good results.
A good 7" headlight with an H4 bulb will give a very good beam. I got one from Speedmotoco.com. Basic: Or radical (you can remove about 30 lbs): |
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May 2nd, 2014, 11:34 AM | #8 |
Ms. Personality
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That looks nice and clean @Chicagobob
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May 2nd, 2014, 11:51 AM | #9 | |
I'm crazy,your excuse is?
Name: Winston
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I am a fan of @Chicagobob creations! Very clean work |
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May 2nd, 2014, 05:44 PM | #10 |
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I am a fan of the chicagobob look and I'm thinking of going the basic route. Reason I want to keep the speedo is that I want to stay try to the miles and not complicate things when I eventually sell.
I remember seeing a picture of the 7" headlight with the stock cluster, but it was just the picture with no details. Standard round headlight is fine but I was hoping to go with something a little different but I just haven't been able to find the right idea. I'd like a more aggressive looking headlight (if that makes sense). |
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May 3rd, 2014, 12:25 AM | #11 |
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That will take a lot of chopping to fit around the pre-08 tank and seat, and the subframe will stick out below the tail. Not sure how you'd mount the headlight either, as the front fairing stays are very different. The 08 tank won't fit without serious modifications.
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May 3rd, 2014, 06:33 AM | #12 |
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This is a pic of what looks like a 7inch headlight with the stock cluster; I can't find any additional details though. http://faq.ninja250.org/images/e/e7/120930_001.jpg
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May 4th, 2014, 07:12 AM | #13 |
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Any reasons to believe that this combo won't work?
Thanks! http://m.ebay.com/itm/300961191735?nav=SEARCH |
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May 4th, 2014, 08:55 PM | #14 |
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Name: Jeff
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It'll work fine but that gauge cluster is gonna look terrible and bulky. Your best and cheapest bet would be to fabricate something like the blue collar bobber setup or spend the money on a Koso or vapor.
If anyone could explain to me how to post multiple pics that would be awesome. All my attempts have ended in failure. I don't have photobucket or such they're all on my iPad. |
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May 15th, 2014, 01:03 PM | #15 |
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The bike posted here: http://faq.ninja250.org/images/e/e7/120930_001.jpg that was referenced actually doesnt look bad at all with the stock dash... now I think it would look tons better with a black headlight instead of chrome, and small standard stalk-style turn signals instead of oddly mounted flush mounts....
Perhaps the black painted 7" round headlight with the stock gauges/dash with a custom molded or modified cafe faring.. the style that only goes around the headlight and then up into a small windscreen, perhaps? Like this one: modified of course, or custom made: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-Viper-...item3f16400a03 |
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May 16th, 2014, 12:56 PM | #16 |
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Name: Matt
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Ive been considering the same thing.
Is it possible to put the 7" headlight out far enough with side mounts to put a bikini fairing or windscreen out far enough to sneak the cluster in? The bike thats been posted has the cluster right on the light, but I think the mount has to be custom. Its either that or I've considered salvaging the front fender, straightening the fairing stay and using it as a pod. Keep the headlight, gauges, enough fairing to cover them both. If I did it well enough I could mount the mirrors and windscreen as well. Just depends on how straight I can get everything |
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May 16th, 2014, 01:15 PM | #17 |
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You could make new housings for the stock speedo and tach, like this guy did:
Looks like he used enamel camping mugs (and a canteen for a coolant recovery tank). Plastic mugs or food cans might also work. |
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May 17th, 2014, 08:57 AM | #18 |
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I ended up getting a round headlight, brackets, signals and mirrors. I believe the light is 6.5 inches. I'm going to see what I can do with the stock cluster. I may incorporate a fly screen if it comes to that. I tried to get the gauge bezel from blue collar bobbers, but they won't sell it on its own. Hopefully I'll have it all together soon and can post a pic.
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June 10th, 2014, 06:33 AM | #19 |
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Hi again everybody - So I began undertaking this change to fairing-less. I have a problem though. The fork is supposed to be 36mm, correct? I bought the following and I had a lot of difficulty getting it on. It seemed one slot was too small and the hole to screw the pieces together wouldnt line up and the other slot required me to bend the bracket. I managed to get it on but realized on my AM ride that the little notch things slipped out of their respective slots. It still seemed to hold fairly solidly, but I can't leave it like that.
I will point out that I placed mine the opposite direction of chicagobob. Where his is mounted towards the top of the fork and pointing down, mine is right above the midsection and pointing up. Maybe I received the wrong bracket? http://www.ebay.com/itm/Black-36mm-H...item233074e7f7 |
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June 10th, 2014, 10:28 AM | #20 |
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@Chicagobob What kind of bars are those?
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June 10th, 2014, 10:59 AM | #21 | |
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June 11th, 2014, 03:03 PM | #22 | |
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June 16th, 2014, 06:48 PM | #23 |
That one guy
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New here, but I'll get to the introduction a little later. Right now looking for some help.
Anyone doing this mod, do you still have the stock headlight bracket? I just started this one but don't have a replacement headlight or instrument cluster yet, so for now I'm gonna use the stock setup, but the bottom of my bracket is broken from the previous owner having laid it down. The top bolt still holds it in place, but without the cowling as support I don't want to rely on the top part holding the whole thing by itself. It's pretty expensive new, so much so that might as well wait until I have a headlight setup. But in the mean time, if anyone has their stock bracket left over that I could get for cheaper I'd rather do that for now. |
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July 25th, 2014, 07:40 AM | #24 | |
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July 25th, 2014, 07:54 AM | #25 | |
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The Amazon risers I used are at http://www.amazon.com/Universial-Mot...ndlebar+risers I've often wished someone would make risers that bolt to the stock clip-on holes, but no luck there yet. |
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July 25th, 2014, 09:54 AM | #26 |
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Hey @Chicagobob, I love your bike! It's one of my fave naked ninjettes. What's the setup you have on the tail light? Did you fabricate a mount for an aftermarket light? It's the only thing I can't figure out.
Also, how do you like the renthal bars? How's it change the handling?
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July 25th, 2014, 10:30 AM | #27 | |
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The bars are very comfortable. They make the steering feel lighter, due to the increase in leverage. There's no hint of shake at high speeds, as sometimes happens when you widen the control area like that. Our prime purpose in adding the bars was to lighten the front end (only a little, because the risers were heavy) and allow it to be lowered, to match a lowered rear suspension. The bike is ridden by a teenage girl, so a low seat is a benefit. |
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December 9th, 2014, 10:02 PM | #28 |
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@Chicagobob how do you attach the side cover? And where did you attach the springs for the seat release? Any wire tucking? If so where did you hide them?
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December 10th, 2014, 07:39 AM | #29 | |
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