Fairing discolored?

ChiefKeif · November 7th, 2012, 04:58 PM

Hey fellas, so i just put on my new fairing. The person who had before me dumped it and the cawling and right fairing got jacked up. i already replaced the back cawling (don't no how to spell that) and just finished with the fairing. It's a little different shade, has this happened to you guys? i mean its not that big of a deal, just annoying to me (stepdad said nobody will notice tho unless you tell them you changed it).

heres what it looks like

the picture doesn't give it justice, it's actually a good bit more lime green then darker

alex.s · November 7th, 2012, 05:01 PM

a cowl (cowling, also known as panelling, hatch or hood) is a removable or openable covering.
a fairing (also referred to as a cowl by stupid insurance agents) is bodywork designed to provide air streamlining.

notice the usage: seat cowl. front fairing. nose fairing.

i'm colorblind, but it looks like the same color to me

csmith12 · November 7th, 2012, 05:13 PM

not color blind and I can't tell from the pic

ChiefKeif · November 7th, 2012, 05:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by csmith12

not color blind and I can't tell from the pic

haha thanks, but it seriously is, like the picture just isnt good quality i guess. i didnt realize til after i posted that you can't really tell.

EsrTek · November 7th, 2012, 05:43 PM

It will fade some if left in sun a lot, your new piece probably hasn't had as much exposure.
Maybe a fresh coat of clear will brighten the other pieces back up??

Jiggles · November 7th, 2012, 05:43 PM

I can see it. Did you order OEM? It could be that the paint on the bike has simply faded over time while the new fairing is still the original color. I also noticed when I was checking out camerons bike (which is a red 09) that his tank and fairing were different colors. I'm guessing that either the paint on different surfaces faded at different rates.

ChiefKeif · November 7th, 2012, 05:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EsrTek

It will fade some if left in sun a lot, your new piece probably hasn't had as much exposure.
Maybe a fresh coat of clear will brighten the other pieces back up??

alright, i figured that as well, but i didnt think the gas tank would of faded as much. iunno, ill give that a try then. thanks for the idea!

ChiefKeif · November 7th, 2012, 05:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jiggles

I can see it. Did you order OEM? It could be that the paint on the bike has simply faded over time while the new fairing is still the original color. I also noticed when I was checking out camerons bike (which is a red 09) that his tank and fairing were different colors. I'm guessing that either the paint on different surfaces faded at different rates.

yeah got it prepainted from the local kawasaki/ducatti shop i always go to. it's not that big of a deal, but it is like that one thing that i will know when i ride which blows.

Jiggles · November 7th, 2012, 05:52 PM

Shoulda gone black

ChiefKeif · November 7th, 2012, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Jiggles

Shoulda gone black

haha i was gonna get a blacked out 250 of the same year, ended up getting a good deal on this, plus the girls love the color. blacked out is more badass, but this green is more appealing to the ladies.

Jiggles · November 7th, 2012, 06:03 PM

lol ok

November 7th, 2012, 04:58 PM	#1
ChiefKeif ninjette.org member Name: Keifer Location: Pennsylvania Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): 08 Ninja 250 Posts: 31	Fairing discolored? Hey fellas, so i just put on my new fairing. The person who had before me dumped it and the cawling and right fairing got jacked up. i already replaced the back cawling (don't no how to spell that) and just finished with the fairing. It's a little different shade, has this happened to you guys? i mean its not that big of a deal, just annoying to me (stepdad said nobody will notice tho unless you tell them you changed it). heres what it looks like the picture doesn't give it justice, it's actually a good bit more lime green then darker

November 7th, 2012, 05:01 PM	#2
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	a cowl (cowling, also known as panelling, hatch or hood) is a removable or openable covering. a fairing (also referred to as a cowl by stupid insurance agents) is bodywork designed to provide air streamlining. notice the usage: seat cowl. front fairing. nose fairing. i'm colorblind, but it looks like the same color to me __________________________________________________

November 7th, 2012, 05:13 PM	#3
csmith12 The Corner Whisperer Name: Chris (aka Reactor) Location: Northern KY Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	not color blind and I can't tell from the pic __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

November 7th, 2012, 05:43 PM	#6
Jiggles Jigglin' your Jiglets Name: Sean Location: San Jose, Ca Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 K1300S, 2013 Ninja 300, 2011 Ninja 250R, Faster than Unregistered's ninjette Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 1 MOTM - Apr '13	I can see it. Did you order OEM? It could be that the paint on the bike has simply faded over time while the new fairing is still the original color. I also noticed when I was checking out camerons bike (which is a red 09) that his tank and fairing were different colors. I'm guessing that either the paint on different surfaces faded at different rates. __________________________________________________ If the Ninja 250 doesn't have enough power for you, then you don't know how to ride it. AFM #676 Supersports are for n00bs

November 7th, 2012, 05:52 PM	#9
Jiggles Jigglin' your Jiglets Name: Sean Location: San Jose, Ca Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 K1300S, 2013 Ninja 300, 2011 Ninja 250R, Faster than Unregistered's ninjette Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 1 MOTM - Apr '13	Shoulda gone black __________________________________________________ If the Ninja 250 doesn't have enough power for you, then you don't know how to ride it. AFM #676 Supersports are for n00bs

November 7th, 2012, 05:43 PM	#5
EsrTek ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Eric Location: Murfreesboro, TN Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): '13 300 Posts: A lot.	It will fade some if left in sun a lot, your new piece probably hasn't had as much exposure. Maybe a fresh coat of clear will brighten the other pieces back up??

November 7th, 2012, 06:03 PM	#11
Jiggles Jigglin' your Jiglets Name: Sean Location: San Jose, Ca Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 K1300S, 2013 Ninja 300, 2011 Ninja 250R, Faster than Unregistered's ninjette Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 1 MOTM - Apr '13	lol ok __________________________________________________ If the Ninja 250 doesn't have enough power for you, then you don't know how to ride it. AFM #676 Supersports are for n00bs

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