In the spirit of lively debate

[jezebel]

I have a ninja 250, 2008, CPB. I made a website about all the work I've done/am doing on her, as I have no intention of "upgrading" - I'm a small girl, so that little nimble bike suits me just fine.

Some genius, on my post listing all the mods I want to do, wrote one of the most ridiculous and petulant replies I've ever read.

I thought those of you here in the farkle/mod section might enjoy reading it:

http://ridingjezebel.com/2011/06/27/...ke-to-do-list/

I don't plan on replying to him because, quite frankly, I don't think it's worth discussing - that, and the second he told me what I 'should' and 'shouldnt' be doing, that I should 'learn american' and that he rides in a hoodie made me think that it would be a waste of intellectual output to engage.

Anyways - enjoy peoples. Unless of course you agree with him. In which case.. meh.

[Cuongism]

Wow, he's very opinionated on what you should or should not do to your bike (mostly wrong opinions too...IMO). I personally think modding is fun and I do it to make the bike mine, not to add any value to it. I also don't plan on ever selling the 250 since it's paid off, cheap to insure, and tons of fun. I do rotate my other bike though just to get a feel of every manufacturer.

Let me know if you ever get integrated headlights though since I'm also interested in doing that. I do have every other mod except a colored chain

[Azhyen]

I dont' think Joshua is in the same mindset as you or most of us are with the 250's. It seems more like he treated it as a learners bike and then dumped it, which is fine. It also explains why he says you "shouldn't" do most of the mods on your list. That's just his opinion.

I frankly am tired of how America refuses to go metric, This would solve so many conversion issues. Plus he adds "just my 4 pence" what's that in "American" haha. What a walking contradiction.

Do what you want to do. It's your bike. People will always have differing opinons, but no one can force you into anything you don't want to do.

[Alex]

I don't think his "American" comment was meant to be mean or condescending, he just meant that in his opinion, it's not worth going to the trouble to change out the dash just to make sure the markings swapped, if they are there already (just smaller). It was an awful lot of typing that could have been summed up with "neat bike, lot of farkles planned, but I probably wouldn't go to the trouble on my bike".

[SpeedDemon]

IMO that is just someone who is bored at work with way to much of an opinion on someone else bike. Personally i would not do all the farkles only due to the fact im going to be upgrading shortly. As you said in the begining of the thread -"I have no intention of "upgrading" - I'm a small girl, so that little nimble bike suits me just fine."- If this was my situation i would make the bike as custom and personal as possible, as most people do with a bike they intend on keeping for awhile. IMO the bike will look amazing in the end and keep on doing everything u plan on doing to her.

[jezebel]

Originally Posted by Cuongism

Let me know if you ever get integrated headlights though since I'm also interested in doing that. I do have every other mod except a colored chain

OOh, you've done all the others on my list? *we are not worthy!*. Can I pick your brain sometime on some of them? Working out the headlights, but the next things to happen next weekend will be the mirror/turnsignals, the rim tape, the new levers, and the DIY windscreen.

Did a DIY fender chop last weekend that I'm writing a how-to post on

Originally Posted by Azhyen

I frankly am tired of how America refuses to go metric, This would solve so many conversion issues. Plus he adds "just my 4 pence" what's that in "American" haha. What a walking contradiction.

Lol, I didn't even notice that - heh.

Originally Posted by alex

It was an awful lot of typing that could have been summed up with "neat bike, lot of farkles planned, but I probably wouldn't go to the trouble on my bike".

I agree - that's what kind of surprised me - that was a heck of a lot of trouble to disagree with a stranger about something that in no way affects you. Sure must be nice having that much spare time :P
I'm sure he wasn't condescending, but he clearly didn't understand that if I'm in Canada, and we use metric, I want to read my bike in metric - and to me its not a 'trouble' as he sees it to modify that.

Originally Posted by speeddeamon

If this was my situation i would make the bike as custom and personal as possible, as most people do with a bike they intend on keeping for awhile. IMO the bike will look amazing in the end and keep on doing everything u plan on doing to her.

I agree - if I was looking to move to a different bike, fine, maybe don't invest in it - but my beef was more him telling me what I should and shouldn't do.

[SpeedDemon]

Originally Posted by jezebel

I agree - if I was looking to move to a different bike, fine, maybe don't invest in it - but my beef was more him telling me what I should and shouldn't do.

Dont listen to anyone unless they are giving u valid info that is useful. I have noticed with people like that who like to talk alot also give u wrong info sometimes becuz they end up talking over their heads. Best advice i can give is build YOUR dream bike and dont let people try and tell you to go another way you know what u want out of YOUR bike

[Cuongism]

Yea, always willing to help fellow ninjetters out. What levers were you planning on? I went the eBay route from the2wheels and like them so far. Certain colors have faded for other members, but functionally they work well for adjustable levers. They're $25 for a pair or $55 for folding. You do may have to wait since they ship from Hong Kong (3 weeks for my first order, 1 week for my second order).

http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showt...ight=The2wheel

For the windshield, I used Krylon Fusion which works well on plastics.

[jezebel]

Originally Posted by Cuongism

Yea, always willing to help fellow ninjetters out. What levers were you planning on? I went the eBay route from the2wheels and like them so far. Certain colors have faded for other members, but functionally they work well for adjustable levers. They're $25 for a pair or $55 for folding. You do may have to wait since they ship from Hong Kong (3 weeks for my first order, 1 week for my second order).

http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showt...ight=The2wheel

For the windshield, I used Krylon Fusion which works well on plastics.

Yup, I did 2wheels as well, they've already arrived. Blue with black - standard length.

The windshield - i tried some black krylon and it was matte - some people have done the windscreen with some sort of spray that makes it just black tinted (so you can still see through it), trying to figure out what they used there.

What exhaust did you go with? Did you buy a heatshield? I have the 2bros, and I just think it would look less 'stumpy' with a heatshield, and I wouldn't worry about melting my boots off - but the stock one doesn't match!

Did you do the flushmounts and mirror/signals?

[SpeedDemon]

Originally Posted by jezebel

The windshield - i tried some black krylon and it was matte - some people have done the windscreen with some sort of spray that makes it just black tinted (so you can still see through it), trying to figure out what they used there.

I used VHT Nightshade for my truck tail lights. I have not had time to do the windshield but this is basically the "Spray Tint" that you can still see through. If you do end up trying this make sure u clean the windshield VERY well with rubbing alcohal and i would probably spray the inside of the shield, good luck hope it helps

VHT Nightshades.jpg

[Cuongism]

Yoshi pipes come with a heatshield so had that.



I currently have an Area P which doesn't have a heatshield.



For the flushmounts, I just removed the stock stems and added a silicone gasket. Still haven't figured a way for the integrated mirrors yet. I'm currently looking at GSXR mirrors.

[bluepoof]

There are a lot of very opinionated people with verbal diarrhea on the internet.

[KJohnson21]

At least Joshua's open for debate on his opinions for what you should do to your bike!

[Jiggles]

I'm surprised he didn't criticize your slipon and tell you to get a full system.

[Liber]

I'm of the opinion that when you have your own blog, you are setting yourself up for people like this. I know, because I can be one.

I have to +1 that he was probably just bored at work.

One of my friends who runs a much more popular blog than anything I've ever had just sticks to the rule that you don't reply to anyone in your comments section.

[slolane]

Originally Posted by bluepoof

There are a lot of very opinionated people with verbal diarrhea on the internet.

Exactly! Well said bluepoof

I guess I shouldn't reply to the blog and tell him I bought my 250 for $3k and have just about that much into it now as well, LOL. It's MY bike so I will do what I want. I really like your website, very clean layout, easy to read and it's good resource to help others looking for information. Thank you for your hard work.

[sombo]

He would probably say the same stuff to me for what I have in mind for my pre-gen. I don't plan on ever getting rid of the 250 and have lots in mind to do it in the future. I do hope to get something like the FZ6R someday of course, but I still want the 250 to mod and play with and make it how I want.

So it's your bike, you plan on keeping it a very long time, make it YOUR bike. I agree, he was just looking at the 250 as a stepping stone and seemed to think you (possibly everyone) would be or should be doing the same. If anything I would just tell him "Thanks for you advice, but unlike you I don't see the 250 as a stepping stone. I am keeping the bike and plan to make it my own in the way(s) that I want."

[CThunder-blue]

Whether it's a blog, a forum, or even this forum, don't take things people say personally. I would only consider something said to me insulting if the person knew me IRL and went ahead with their diatribe. All in all, do what you want and make yourself happy. I told myself I wouldn't modify my bike when I first bought it. It was jetted, shimmed, and had a full yoshi system. Since then, I've done sprockets, LED stuff, brake light modulator, hazard lights, ZG windscreen, rear set adjusters, and HID retrofit. I'm the type of person who can't leave anything alone if I think I can make it better, or at least more unique to me. As enthusiasts, we all want a piece of ourselves to be reflected in what we ride. Some people are purists who want everything stock, others want every nook and cranny to be personalized.

[rockNroll]

" if you want to discuss any of what I said, just drop me a line….im open to debating any of it."

[alex.s]

the nerve of some people. that guy gives americans a bad name... i mean... talk about the definition of a squid. it sounds like he rides bikes because he thinks it makes him look cool. tools like this make me sad that i have to share the internet with them.

[jezebel]

Originally Posted by rockNroll

" if you want to discuss any of what I said, just drop me a line….im open to debating any of it."

Yeah - it's almost like he knew he was stoking the fire.

[Johnnyscoots]

Louks liyke Johsh forgot his spllcheckkkr. Hukkd on foniks did innnt werk fer hymn.

Seriously, I just read that er...post (?) of his just to laugh. Spelling = awful, punctuation = ???? Maybe he should've saved his 4 pence and bought a dictionary...

Johnny

[Snake]

You are wise to take the first part of ignoreance and just ignore him. If you respond you will just incourage him further.

[setasai]

"On my new bike, my shirt and hoodie both fly up around my neck at high speeds. I got burned up the yin yang because when I bought it, I rode 400 miles in 100 degree sun and my entire back is burnt."

Sounds like a possible squid to me. So no worries. After reading that post, even I felt kind of offended. Thanks for the laughs though.

[SpeedDemon]

Originally Posted by setasai

"On my new bike, my shirt and hoodie both fly up around my neck at high speeds. I got burned up the yin yang because when I bought it, I rode 400 miles in 100 degree sun and my entire back is burnt."

Sounds like a possible squid to me. So no worries. After reading that post, even I felt kind of offended. Thanks for the laughs though.

100% squid for sure i dont know about the rest of u but i know that my jacket doesnt move. Maybe blows around a little bit when u get above 80 but its no where close to having my back out in the open lol

[Jinx250]

First rule of the interwebs - Don't feed the trolls.

Whether you're going to keep your bike forever or sell it after 1 season, who cares what YOU do to YOUR bike? Seriously. I've seen guys pay $5500 for a 250, drop close to another $4000 into it in parts/farkles/mods, only to sell it after a couple hundred miles to get a 600 whatever. Back in the old days I was like "OMG! Someone on the internet is WRONG! I've GOTTA do something!" Now I'm more like "Who gives a f?" Your bike, your money, do what makes you happy and ignore the rest.

[HKr1]

With your safety peices…the adjustable levers….unless yours are bent or really hard to pull, leave them alone. the 250 has the nicest and smoothest clutch pull I have ever used.

^ LOL, what a bozo... tell that to somebody with small hands..
Couldnt read any more of his post after that comment

[Stormshadow]

I hate when people use "wreckless" in place of "reckless". I WANT to drive wreckless.

Seems he spent an awful long time expressing his humble opinion. It would suck if it were to be accidentally removed

[setasai]

Originally Posted by Stormshadow

I hate when people use "wreckless" in place of "reckless". I WANT to drive wreckless.

You noticed that too. It was bugging me but I was already urked by the guy before even getting to that part.

[Buffalony]

He should lay off the nose candy!

[jezebel]

Thanks guys - I didn't respond because it would just end up messy. But I didn't want to delete it because there's a comment button there, so I don't really want to be playing god and censoring people who's opinions I don't agree with.

Some people replied to the post, and that's good enough for me

[wtfh4xx]

Sweet website!

[DarC]

CPT America seems like an angry individual......but insightful.

[choneofakind]

That dude's a twat. just ignore him and look at it from time to time when you need a laugh. I like the blog though. Really shows the 2fiddy love, even if it's for a lowly blue bike

My .02 on your bike mods is carb mods. at the very least, shim the needles to get the midrange back/better and take advantage of what a new pipe gives you. consider snorkle removal too (if you don't want to mess with carbs I understand. But I'm willing to debate as well )

[gfloyd2002]

1. Nice web site.
2. I enjoy posts like Joshua's. Makes me The hoody and back sunburn comments were priceless.
3. As a gearless guy who traded the ninjette for a V Star, I think you could have fun talking about how money is best spent if you wanted to go there. But best to just enjoy the silliness of it and smirk to yourself.
4. If he keeps up comments like that, though, let us know and we'll gang troll him.