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September 12th, 2011, 04:43 PM
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User Title Free Since '12
Name: Floyd
Location: Barbados
Join Date: Dec 2010 Motorcycle(s): '10 Ninja 250R Special Edition Green Posts: A lot.
Blog Entries: 13
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Help Me Birthday Shop
My wife came to me asking what I wanted her to buy my motorcycle for my birthday. (She a total keeper, obviously.)
So, I'm looking for suggestions. I'm pretty happy with my current gear, so I'm probably looking at mods. Here is what I've got so far: Pro Grip 719 Grips, Pro Grip Tank Pad, Heavyweight Bar Ends, Evotech Fender Eliminator, Evotech Exhaust Hanger Bracket, LED Flushmounts, Area P Quiet Core Exhaust with Dynojet, Pirelli Sport Demon Tires, Shogun Rear Spools/Sliders, Brake light modulator. Right now, I'm thinking shogun sliders, new brake pads (EBC sintered), maybe a braided brake line to improve front brake performance, a rear seat cowling, or maybe tinker with my seating position with bar risers. Suggestions welcome, doesn't have to be mods -- I'm hoping someone comes up with something I haven't thought of that would be cool or comes in raving about something they have that they love. Not sure what price she's got in mind, probably a couple hundred bucks total.
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September 12th, 2011, 05:36 PM
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ninjette.org guru
Name: Aaron
Location: Gone riding.
Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 389
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hmmmmm, a vinyl wrap would be sweet.
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September 12th, 2011, 05:37 PM
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ninjette.org guru
Name: Aaron
Location: Gone riding.
Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 389
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but your paint job is sweet as it is. Love kawi green!
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September 12th, 2011, 06:16 PM
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ninjette.org sage
Name: T
Location: U.S.
Join Date: May 2010 Motorcycle(s): Current: '11 ZX-6R; Previous: '09 Ninjette; '08 ZX-6R (Ex-Wife '09 TU250X) Posts: 981
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Honestly, how often do you really need the brakes for street riding? I don't know about you, but I personally ride "The Pace" and rarely brake. Granted the 250 could use some help with feel there, but I don't think it is necessary for the street.
If an Area P w/Dynojet is on the table, that would be what I went for, unless you are truly happy with the power you have now. The Sport Demons are probably what I would put next on the list. Boring, sure, but you're gonna need them sooner rather than later, and it gives you an excuse to ride harder knowing you have a set waiting to put on. Ask me how I know! (I may have a set of BT-016s waiting to go on the ZX.) As far as thinking of something you haven't, well that is a pretty lengthy list, but if something comes to mind, I'll be sure to post.
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September 12th, 2011, 06:20 PM
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ninjette.org guru
Name: Brad
Location: Centerville, OH
Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Ninja 250R SE (Green) Previous bikes R1, Daytona 675, GSXR600, Pre-Gen 250R Posts: 330
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Exhaust and Jet Kit.
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September 12th, 2011, 06:31 PM
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ninjette.org guru
Name: JR
Location: Augusta, GA
Join Date: Dec 2009 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250R Posts: 432
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Shinto accessories
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September 12th, 2011, 06:31 PM
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ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Cuong
Location: San Diego
Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250r, 2007 Daytona 675 Posts: A lot.
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He already has an Area P and Dynojet. What he really wants are assless chaps
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September 12th, 2011, 06:47 PM
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ninjette.org dude
Name: 1 guess :-)
Location: SF Bay Area
Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much.
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September 12th, 2011, 07:06 PM
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ninjette.org guru
Name: Matthew
Location: Washington
Join Date: Aug 2010 Motorcycle(s): Bike-less, Can I ride yours? Posts: 318
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I think another cool thing if you like spirited rides through the twisties is getting the front forks set to your weight. EX) Springs / Oil
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September 12th, 2011, 07:14 PM
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Name: nickypoo
Location: Five Guys
Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): Track dedicated 2008 ZX6R Posts: A lot.
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Happy birthday!!!
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September 12th, 2011, 07:52 PM
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ninjette.org member
Name: Jack
Location: columbia MO
Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): Red 2009 Ninja 250r Posts: 132
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September 12th, 2011, 07:59 PM
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Always.
Name: Alex
Location: Calgary, AB
Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250, '05 GSX-R600 Posts: A lot.
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No one sees your front turning signals much anyways, it's mostly for show IMO if you really think about it, unlesss they shoulder check and see your turning..
Maybe paint your rims?
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September 12th, 2011, 08:15 PM
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ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: .
Location: .
Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much.
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EFI kit!! a little pricey I know... but if she's game don't say no!
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September 12th, 2011, 08:41 PM
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ninjette.org sage
Name: T
Location: U.S.
Join Date: May 2010 Motorcycle(s): Current: '11 ZX-6R; Previous: '09 Ninjette; '08 ZX-6R (Ex-Wife '09 TU250X) Posts: 981
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I think assless chaps would kick ass on a Ninjette! 
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September 12th, 2011, 09:00 PM
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User Title Free Since '12
Name: Floyd
Location: Barbados
Join Date: Dec 2010 Motorcycle(s): '10 Ninja 250R Special Edition Green Posts: A lot.
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As to concerns I may not need brake upgrades . . . well, um, err, I sort of went through the OEM front pads in 4000 miles.
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September 13th, 2011, 01:52 PM
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ninjette.org member
Name: Marcus
Location: San Antonio, TX
Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): Green '08 Ninja 250R Posts: 32
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Corbin seat
I just ordered a Corbin front seat earlier today after reading about them in this thread.
Considering your rear is the single largest bike/human contact point the seat seemed like a worthwhile towards improving comfort 
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September 14th, 2011, 12:39 PM
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my hair matches my bike
Name: Tiffany
Location: Greater Pittsburgh Metropolitan Area
Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Red 250r Posts: 411
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Ooh I second the Corbin seat.
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September 14th, 2011, 12:42 PM
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Name: Jojo
Location: San Diego
Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): none, cuz i'm a loser. Posts: 687
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September 14th, 2011, 12:49 PM
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ninjette.org sage
Name: Alex
Location: michigan
Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250r Posts: 784
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