New rider introduction

katc10 · July 30th, 2010, 07:53 AM

Just picked up my first bike, a 2004 Ninja 250, back in June. Been doing a little bit of work on it so far and thought I might as well start frequenting the forums while I'm at it and introduce myself.

The bike as I bought it:

And the bike as it looks today:

What I've done so far:
- remove the rear fender, integrate the rear turn signals, fabricate a new license plate bracket & install LED bolts
- install adjustable clutch and brake levers
- trim the front fairing
- flat black the entire bike

I just got a new Buell dual-round headlight and am currently working on fabricating a new mount for it and the gauges, I'll post updated pics when that's done!

austexjg · July 30th, 2010, 08:00 AM

Welcome - looks good.

katc10 · July 30th, 2010, 08:02 AM

Thanks! Trying to do a little at a time but I must say so far it's a vast improvement from stock!

Josh_kcco · January 1st, 2014, 07:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by katc10

Thanks! Trying to do a little at a time but I must say so far it's a vast improvement from stock!

bring this back from the dead!!!!!

got any updated pics? lol

fast1075 · January 5th, 2014, 03:29 AM

Personally, as I own both a ninjette and a Buell "s" model (the one with the dual lights). I will say with complete confidence that compared to the stock Kawi headlight, the Buell headlights SUCK. The headlights are one of the few poor engineering items on the Buell.

Even my Honda scooter has better headlights than my Buell, and I have silverstars in the Buell, and have them rigged so BOTH are on for "high beam". The kawi may not have enough electrical output to run both at once, and they will still be sub par.

July 30th, 2010, 07:53 AM	#1
katc10 ninjette.org newbie Name: Kelly Location: Warren PA Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): '04 Ninja 250 Streetfighter Posts: 3	New rider introduction Just picked up my first bike, a 2004 Ninja 250, back in June. Been doing a little bit of work on it so far and thought I might as well start frequenting the forums while I'm at it and introduce myself. The bike as I bought it: And the bike as it looks today: What I've done so far: - remove the rear fender, integrate the rear turn signals, fabricate a new license plate bracket & install LED bolts - install adjustable clutch and brake levers - trim the front fairing - flat black the entire bike I just got a new Buell dual-round headlight and am currently working on fabricating a new mount for it and the gauges, I'll post updated pics when that's done!

January 5th, 2014, 03:29 AM	#5
fast1075 ninjette.org guru Name: harry Location: Central Florida Join Date: Sep 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Ninja 250, 2004 Buell XB12s, Honda 110 Elite Posts: 332	Personally, as I own both a ninjette and a Buell "s" model (the one with the dual lights). I will say with complete confidence that compared to the stock Kawi headlight, the Buell headlights SUCK. The headlights are one of the few poor engineering items on the Buell. Even my Honda scooter has better headlights than my Buell, and I have silverstars in the Buell, and have them rigged so BOTH are on for "high beam". The kawi may not have enough electrical output to run both at once, and they will still be sub par. __________________________________________________ "They don't pay me enough to ride this thing!" Kenny Roberts after winning the Indy Mile on the TZ750 powered Grand National bike.

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July 30th, 2010, 08:00 AM	#2
austexjg ninjette.org sage Name: J.G. Location: Austin Join Date: Oct 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 zx6r Green/Black, (ex-)Diablo Black '09 Ninja 250r Posts: 959	Welcome - looks good.

July 30th, 2010, 08:02 AM	#3
katc10 ninjette.org newbie Name: Kelly Location: Warren PA Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): '04 Ninja 250 Streetfighter Posts: 3	Thanks! Trying to do a little at a time but I must say so far it's a vast improvement from stock!