White 2008 250R - in Progress - Page 2

sixer · January 3rd, 2010, 12:17 AM

holy gaga!! err i thought the org pos was on?? I wasn't payin attention!! I was too busy yappn with the wife to take note i know it had to be ON so no fuel leaked - Am i looney or is on the org pos??

Wuts prime fer then? oh hey thanks

Momaru · January 3rd, 2010, 12:21 AM

'prime' changes the fuel feed to gravity fed instead of vacuum fed. since the fuel line is heading downhill (unless you've got the tank/bike in a *very* interesting position) it supplies fuel to the carbs nonstop. I'm sure there's a reason for this setting other'n draining the tank, but at 2:30 in the morning, I can't think of why you'd need to use it other than to make the initial start-up after removing the fuel lines a little easier.

currentsea · January 3rd, 2010, 12:25 AM

I forget if it's labeled "ON" -- but turn to the left to close the valve, and to the right to open it.

Original position is closed (turned all the way to the left), such that the groove of the flathead is parallel with the bike. Correct me if i'm wrong Ninjette!

sixer · January 3rd, 2010, 12:28 AM

Momaru- aha! thanks, now I can go to sleep was buggen me LMAO! Just pulled my tank today- not hard really-

currentsea: Thanks again! it's labeled on and prime-

Momaru · January 3rd, 2010, 12:31 AM

Just to clarify, "prime" is gravity feed (will drain if you unplug the fuel lines/tank), "on" s vacuum feed (should not drain from lines/tank unless there's suction on them). Most people leave the petcock on "on"

currentsea · January 3rd, 2010, 12:34 AM

Thanks for clarifying Momaru

v1p3r420 · January 11th, 2010, 12:41 AM

whats the difference between a ca gas tank and one from some where else?

Momaru · January 13th, 2010, 01:27 AM

From what I understand, the CA tank has some additional emissions/fuel evaporation hardware attached to bungs coming off the the front left side of the tank. Non-CA tanks only have one bung up there instead of three.

cnichols79us · February 26th, 2010, 11:29 PM

AMAZING!!!! Best looking'08-'09 I have seen! Damn SEXY!!!! May the force be with you....

Locksmiff · February 27th, 2010, 02:02 AM

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Originally Posted by cnichols79us

AMAZING!!!! Best looking'08-'09 I have seen! Damn SEXY!!!! May the force be with you....

You haven't seen the first white one done by Beast then have you. There is nothing that comes even close to it's class of horn material in white.

singlecoillover · March 1st, 2010, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by currentsea

Pics as promised!

Fresh after a wax. Overcast day in Santa Barbara, perfect for photos.

Sir, that is the bike I have wanted since I was too young to know there were other sport bikes besides ninjas. That is exactly what I've pictured in my minds eye for the past 10+ years.

I am so jealous!

aloh · March 1st, 2010, 10:11 PM

ohhhhh man ive always wanted to paint my bike white... This looks AWESOME

I wanted to do white plastics with gold wheels and some CF goodness sprinkled on top. It'll look just like my car!

ninja man · March 3rd, 2010, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by currentsea

Pics as promised!

Fresh after a wax. Overcast day in Santa Barbara, perfect for photos.

Flush LEDs, kind of disappointing. Very dim, and directional. Not good for turn signals, though they look really cool. Yeah, I forgot to put in new well nuts on the front cowl.

Mean looking face

Side shot with GSXR Exhaust, I feel like I should be fighting crime when riding this bike now.

Rear shot, just installed a rear brake modulator, though you can't really see that in the photo.

Thanks for all your help in getting my bike modded and running again ninjette!

very very nice , looks smart in white mate

ninja man · March 3rd, 2010, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Locksmiff

You haven't seen the first white one done by Beast then have you. There is nothing that comes even close to it's class of horn material in white.

thats the business mate ,great colours mate.

CZroe · March 3rd, 2010, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Locksmiff

You haven't seen the first white one done by Beast then have you. There is nothing that comes even close to it's class of horn material in white.

I think the kawiforums kid that target-fixated and died (RIP

) did white first. It matched his car.

k-os · March 3rd, 2010, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by CZroe

I think the kid that target-fixated and died (RIP

) did white first. It matched his car.

I don't think he died, but I do believe he ended up paralyzed and in a wheelchair.

cnichols79us · March 3rd, 2010, 10:58 AM

WOW! Both of those Bikes are amazing..... White is a great color on the new Gens. What happened with the KawiForums kid? Was the 2nd white bike pictured his?

Betlog · March 3rd, 2010, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by cnichols79us

WOW! Both of those Bikes are amazing..... White is a great color on the new Gens. What happened with the KawiForums kid? Was the 2nd white bike pictured his?

The second bike pictured is Beast's. I do believe the KawiForums kid is the first white new gen 250r. He wanted his bike to match his white Subaru. Cool kid from what members have said.

ninja man · March 3rd, 2010, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by k-os

I don't think he died, but I do believe he ended up paralyzed and in a wheelchair.

so sorry to ear that

CZroe · March 3rd, 2010, 03:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by k-os

I don't think he died, but I do believe he ended up paralyzed and in a wheelchair.

You're right. dnaL0R/Roland was still very much alive last we heard from him on New Year's Eve, 2008. Still sad though.

Quote:

Originally Posted by cnichols79us

WOW! Both of those Bikes are amazing..... White is a great color on the new Gens. What happened with the KawiForums kid? Was the 2nd white bike pictured his?

That is Beast's bike. He was riding ahead of dnaL0R/Roland on ACH when it happened. Small world.

DR1300R · March 5th, 2010, 12:48 PM

Real nice looking bikes both of them, diggin the white..

pm sent about the Gixxer muffler, Interested in the details of the install..

CZroe · March 5th, 2010, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by DR1300R

Real nice looking bikes both of them, diggin the white..

pm sent about the Gixxer muffler, Interested in the details of the install..

It's a popular mod, but it doesn't "muffle" anything... the baffles and cats are cut off so it's just a tip for open headers.

It really does match the styling, but some kind of baffles would have to be added earlier in the exhaust system to be something we could all enjoy.

DR1300R · March 5th, 2010, 01:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CZroe

It's a popular mod, but it doesn't "muffle" anything... the baffles and cats are cut off so it's just a tip for open headers.

It really does match the styling, but some kind of baffles would have to be added earlier in the exhaust system to be something we could all enjoy.

Wow no baffles? that is not for us then, Shore looks sweet though.. thank you for the response..

Mac · August 13th, 2010, 11:12 PM

absolutely beautiful man the gixxer exhaust looks amazing so clean set simple.

currentsea · August 14th, 2010, 12:01 AM

yep, i actually rode with Beast earlier this year. haven't seen him much since

little green menace · August 14th, 2010, 05:04 AM

all hail the white beuty

Cuongism · August 14th, 2010, 06:29 AM

Hey JR, great looking bike! I actually plan on painting mine white and black as well, so was looking for some tips. Did you paint it yourself or bring it to the shop? If you did it yourself, what was the process? Thanks!

08ninja250 · August 14th, 2010, 07:47 PM

Now remember to keep it clean!

January 3rd, 2010, 12:21 AM	#42
Momaru ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Paul Location: Roanoke, VA Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Candy Plasma Blue 250R Posts: A lot.	'prime' changes the fuel feed to gravity fed instead of vacuum fed. since the fuel line is heading downhill (unless you've got the tank/bike in a very interesting position) it supplies fuel to the carbs nonstop. I'm sure there's a reason for this setting other'n draining the tank, but at 2:30 in the morning, I can't think of why you'd need to use it other than to make the initial start-up after removing the fuel lines a little easier. __________________________________________________ Proud member of the Blue Army

January 3rd, 2010, 12:31 AM	#45
Momaru ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Paul Location: Roanoke, VA Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Candy Plasma Blue 250R Posts: A lot.	Just to clarify, "prime" is gravity feed (will drain if you unplug the fuel lines/tank), "on" s vacuum feed (should not drain from lines/tank unless there's suction on them). Most people leave the petcock on "on" __________________________________________________ Proud member of the Blue Army

January 13th, 2010, 01:27 AM	#48
Momaru ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Paul Location: Roanoke, VA Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Candy Plasma Blue 250R Posts: A lot.	From what I understand, the CA tank has some additional emissions/fuel evaporation hardware attached to bungs coming off the the front left side of the tank. Non-CA tanks only have one bung up there instead of three. __________________________________________________ Proud member of the Blue Army

March 1st, 2010, 10:11 PM	#52
aloh lolwut Name: Alex Location: socal Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: 196	ohhhhh man ive always wanted to paint my bike white... This looks AWESOME I wanted to do white plastics with gold wheels and some CF goodness sprinkled on top. It'll look just like my car! __________________________________________________ 08 Blue Ninja 250R

August 14th, 2010, 07:47 PM	#68
08ninja250 ninjette.org member Name: Colin Location: Ottawa Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2008 ninja 250 Posts: 168	Now remember to keep it clean! __________________________________________________ Colin #191 - Area P, Elka Shock, Woodcraft Clip-Ons and Rearsets, Attack Race Bodywork, BT 003RS, .700 Fork Springs, DynoJet Stage 2 and BMC High Flow Air Filter. 613 MOTORSPORTS.COM

January 3rd, 2010, 12:17 AM	#41
sixer no joy Name: Six Location: Cali Join Date: Nov 2009 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 2006 636 Posts: 408	holy gaga!! err i thought the org pos was on?? I wasn't payin attention!! I was too busy yappn with the wife to take note i know it had to be ON so no fuel leaked - Am i looney or is on the org pos?? Wuts prime fer then? oh hey thanks

January 3rd, 2010, 12:25 AM	#43
currentsea ninjette.org member Name: J.R. Location: Santa Barbara Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250R Posts: 118	I forget if it's labeled "ON" -- but turn to the left to close the valve, and to the right to open it. Original position is closed (turned all the way to the left), such that the groove of the flathead is parallel with the bike. Correct me if i'm wrong Ninjette!

January 3rd, 2010, 12:28 AM	#44
sixer no joy Name: Six Location: Cali Join Date: Nov 2009 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 2006 636 Posts: 408	Momaru- aha! thanks, now I can go to sleep was buggen me LMAO! Just pulled my tank today- not hard really- currentsea: Thanks again! it's labeled on and prime-

January 3rd, 2010, 12:34 AM	#46
currentsea ninjette.org member Name: J.R. Location: Santa Barbara Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250R Posts: 118	Thanks for clarifying Momaru

January 11th, 2010, 12:41 AM	#47
v1p3r420 ninjette.org newbie Name: josh Location: mass Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): none yet... Posts: 3	whats the difference between a ca gas tank and one from some where else?

February 26th, 2010, 11:29 PM	#49
cnichols79us Fastly Slow!!! Name: Jeff Location: Kent, WA Join Date: Feb 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Kawasaki Ninja EX250, 1980 Honda XL125 Posts: 467	AMAZING!!!! Best looking'08-'09 I have seen! Damn SEXY!!!! May the force be with you....

March 3rd, 2010, 10:58 AM	#57
cnichols79us Fastly Slow!!! Name: Jeff Location: Kent, WA Join Date: Feb 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Kawasaki Ninja EX250, 1980 Honda XL125 Posts: 467	WOW! Both of those Bikes are amazing..... White is a great color on the new Gens. What happened with the KawiForums kid? Was the 2nd white bike pictured his?

March 5th, 2010, 12:48 PM	#61
DR1300R ninjette.org guru Name: Doyle Location: Quad Cities,Il Join Date: Mar 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2000 Hayabusa 2009 Ninja 250R Posts: 318	Real nice looking bikes both of them, diggin the white.. pm sent about the Gixxer muffler, Interested in the details of the install..

August 13th, 2010, 11:12 PM	#64
Mac ninjette.org member Name: Mac Location: Sacramento Ca Join Date: Aug 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 250r Posts: 27	absolutely beautiful man the gixxer exhaust looks amazing so clean set simple.

August 14th, 2010, 12:01 AM	#65
currentsea ninjette.org member Name: J.R. Location: Santa Barbara Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250R Posts: 118	yep, i actually rode with Beast earlier this year. haven't seen him much since

August 14th, 2010, 05:04 AM	#66
little green menace ninjette.org member Name: Chris Location: brisbane Join Date: Aug 2010 Motorcycle(s): 09 Ninja 250r Posts: 14	all hail the white beuty

August 14th, 2010, 06:29 AM	#67
Cuongism ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Cuong Location: San Diego Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250r, 2007 Daytona 675 Posts: A lot.	Hey JR, great looking bike! I actually plan on painting mine white and black as well, so was looking for some tips. Did you paint it yourself or bring it to the shop? If you did it yourself, what was the process? Thanks!

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