project "Raven"

want1sobad · April 11th, 2010, 10:19 AM

hey everyone, here are some updated pics after a recent wash and wax. i've dubbed my ride "Raven" - the end goal is to turn my avatar into the real thing. the gunmetal vinyl accents are next on the list, then seat cowl, sportisi hugger, and bronze wheels. i'll post pics as changes are made.

Snake · April 11th, 2010, 02:16 PM

The gold rims on a black bike looks hot and the silver will accent the body panels nicely.
HHHMMM I wonder how gold rims would look on a dark blue bike...?

want1sobad · April 11th, 2010, 04:13 PM

check out my flickr page for some ideas

BlueRaven · April 11th, 2010, 04:37 PM

I'm really loving the gold rims

Snake · April 11th, 2010, 04:38 PM

Those are some great ideas. Now I am thinking about polishing the lip of my rims and painting the spokes and hub gold andg with the calipers.Thanks.

CC Cowboy · April 11th, 2010, 05:37 PM

That bikes rocks! What kind of bike is it?

JeffM · April 11th, 2010, 08:10 PM

Vince, I like the repsol tricolor version on your flicker page

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want1sobad · April 12th, 2010, 03:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CC Cowboy

That bikes rocks! What kind of bike is it?

??

this for me?

want1sobad · April 12th, 2010, 03:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JeffM

Vince, I like the repsol tricolor version on your flicker page

.

i like that one too. i'd love to see that someone do that - but i'm sure it would cost a pretty penny.

ironglory · April 15th, 2010, 09:07 AM

What about Gold lips on the rims.

want1sobad · April 15th, 2010, 01:14 PM

****update****

not quite finished as i ran out of vinyl - but here's how she looks thus far. the vinyl work isn't difficult, but quite tedious and time consuming. keep the comments coming!

schneider_11 · April 15th, 2010, 02:13 PM

Looking good man, keep it up

want1sobad · April 22nd, 2010, 04:28 PM

update:

"installed" remaining vinyl - next up, sportisi hugger!

LazinCajun · April 22nd, 2010, 11:04 PM

Nice! I like the way the gunmetal accents lead your eye up to the tail.

JokerSeven · April 24th, 2010, 06:56 AM

Vince, I love the bike, love what you are doing but will all due respect.... you can't call her Raven. Its just so...Yamaha

Snake · April 24th, 2010, 09:40 AM

The bike looks great. You have a great eye for color combinations.

want1sobad · April 24th, 2010, 02:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JokerSeven

Vince, I love the bike, love what you are doing but will all due respect.... you can't call her Raven. Its just so...Yamaha

yeah, yeah

maybe.....Black Dahlia? j/k - thanks everyone for the positive feedback. really looking forward to getting the wheels powdercoated.

want1sobad · October 18th, 2010, 11:26 AM

so here's verson 3.0 - she's been this way for the last few months. blacked out the "kawasaki" on the tank, also blacked out the bolts on the exhaust hanger and rearsets to blend in with everything else. brake calipers were powdercoated black. biggest change......wheels are being powdercoated bronze this week. new pics of raven 4.0 will go up asap. final version 5.0 will include OEM seat cowl and a new style Shinto hugger/swing arm cover.

want1sobad · October 23rd, 2010, 02:45 PM

from concept:

to reality:

blade · October 23rd, 2010, 03:04 PM

looking very sharp, love it, u got some talent , r u going to do anything with the exhaust pipe or just leave it stock? anyway u got talent on the choices u made for design

want1sobad · October 23rd, 2010, 03:07 PM

thanks matt, i'm happy with how things have progressed - can't wait to finish her off with the hugger and seat cowl.

keep the comments coming!

blade · October 23rd, 2010, 03:11 PM

np so no pipe on that ,it would finish it off when u get the rest of it done

Snake · October 23rd, 2010, 04:14 PM

the bike has a very exotic look. Very nice.

pathfinder · November 25th, 2010, 11:30 PM

Looks great! As far as the rims, is it painted or powder coated? If painted can you give some details? Thanks

Chubbs032 · November 25th, 2010, 11:31 PM

GJOB.....can I get some of that vinyl on your fairings for sale?

want1sobad · November 26th, 2010, 06:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pathfinder

Looks great! As far as the rims, is it painted or powder coated? If painted can you give some details? Thanks

thanks, it's powdercoated.

want1sobad · November 26th, 2010, 07:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chubbs032

GJOB.....can I get some of that vinyl on your fairings for sale?

bought bulk vinyl through www.tapeworks.com and cut/applied myself. also, kevin, our resident decal guy sells a pre-cut kit with pieces that look very similar to what i've done - pm him at kevins_garage

want1sobad · November 26th, 2010, 07:02 AM

just some new shots

Raven · November 26th, 2010, 09:47 AM

I'm honored to see there's a project all about me. haha

Likin' the Silver/Black combo... So CLEAN!

want1sobad · February 21st, 2011, 07:10 AM

added seat cowl:

slolane · February 21st, 2011, 08:25 AM

Great looking bike, very well done!!

MrMach · February 22nd, 2011, 07:50 AM

definitely, very very nice.

want1sobad · February 22nd, 2011, 10:02 AM

thanks guys, much appreciated.

Blackwidow · February 22nd, 2011, 11:59 AM

super sexual!

Sailariel · February 22nd, 2011, 01:25 PM

Vince, Kawasaki should hire you as a design consultant. Then they would not have to worry about competition. Of course, they will raise the price.

grandelatte · February 22nd, 2011, 01:34 PM

nice work, man!

want1sobad · February 22nd, 2011, 02:33 PM

thanks guys. at this point i don't have much left to do. i have some sick folding/adjustable levers that will be going on in the next week or so. also, waiting on a hugger/swing arm cover from an less than reliable guy in thailand that would really finish things off. i hope it gets here.....

leed · March 11th, 2011, 06:07 AM

This is kind of old, but I'm hoping you're still around to see it. I was curious how much vinyl you ended up needing for that. Funny enough, I was looking to do a design VERY similar to that (different color, and minor differences), but wasn't sure how much vinyl I would need. I can measure and guesstimate, but I just want to know if I'm in the right ballpark, not too much, or too little. Though too much doesn't hurt.

want1sobad · March 11th, 2011, 08:54 AM

david,

i ordered bulk vinyl through www.tapeworks.com. they pretty much have every color you can think of. if you're looking to do something similar to what i did, i suggest you order 4-5 units (that would be a 14x48, or 14x60 sheet). better to have excess than run out and need more as shipping from tapeworks is $10 regardless of how much you order.

if you would like to see what you're planning to do mocked up before you get started, let me know what you had in mind and i'll photoshop it for you.

cheers

leed · March 12th, 2011, 09:28 PM

Wow, turns out that that company is in Raleigh (where I am located). I may just swing by the store and be rid of the shipping!

April 11th, 2010, 04:37 PM	#4
BlueRaven ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Lil One Location: NB Canada Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Ninja 250 Black Posts: A lot.	I'm really loving the gold rims __________________________________________________ I'm not small, I'm fun sized

April 11th, 2010, 05:37 PM	#6
CC Cowboy ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Whodat Location: Ware Is.,MA Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): I pass the wind! Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '13, Jun '14	That bikes rocks! What kind of bike is it? __________________________________________________ If everything seems under control; you're just not going fast enough!

April 11th, 2010, 08:10 PM	#7
JeffM Mr. 988 Name: Jeff Location: Sandy, Utah Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): One Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 1	Vince, I like the repsol tricolor version on your flicker page.

April 15th, 2010, 09:07 AM	#10
ironglory ninjette.org member Name: Mhilz Location: Earth Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2005 ZZR600 Midnight Blue Posts: 114	What about Gold lips on the rims. __________________________________________________ A mind is like a parachute, open it up & enjoy the view.

February 22nd, 2011, 07:50 AM	#32
MrMach ninjette.org member Name: USA Location: San Antonio, Tx Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250R Posts: 21	definitely, very very nice. __________________________________________________ ninja in my garage, mach 1 on Fr5's, yeah I can have whatever I like.... (changing words to T.I.'s masterpiece = win)

April 11th, 2010, 02:16 PM	#2
Snake ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rick Location: Alexandria, Louisiana Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much. MOTY - 2017, MOTM - Jan '19, Oct '16, May '14	The gold rims on a black bike looks hot and the silver will accent the body panels nicely. HHHMMM I wonder how gold rims would look on a dark blue bike...?

April 11th, 2010, 04:13 PM	#3
want1sobad Ninjette CPT Name: Vince Location: jacksonville, fl Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): Black 08 250r Posts: A lot.	check out my flickr page for some ideas

April 11th, 2010, 04:38 PM	#5
Snake ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rick Location: Alexandria, Louisiana Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much. MOTY - 2017, MOTM - Jan '19, Oct '16, May '14	Those are some great ideas. Now I am thinking about polishing the lip of my rims and painting the spokes and hub gold andg with the calipers.Thanks.

April 15th, 2010, 02:13 PM	#12
schneider_11 ninjette.org member Name: João Location: Portugal Join Date: Feb 2010 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250 SE 2009 Posts: 33	Looking good man, keep it up

April 22nd, 2010, 11:04 PM	#14
LazinCajun ninjette.org guru Name: Anon Location: Atlanta, GA Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250 (Blue!) Posts: 488	Nice! I like the way the gunmetal accents lead your eye up to the tail.

April 24th, 2010, 06:56 AM	#15
JokerSeven Ride it like you stole it Name: Jeremy Location: Bama Join Date: Jan 2010 Motorcycle(s): '09 Ninja 250R, '04 R6(sold) Posts: 362	Vince, I love the bike, love what you are doing but will all due respect.... you can't call her Raven. Its just so...Yamaha

April 24th, 2010, 09:40 AM	#16
Snake ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rick Location: Alexandria, Louisiana Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much. MOTY - 2017, MOTM - Jan '19, Oct '16, May '14	The bike looks great. You have a great eye for color combinations.

October 23rd, 2010, 03:04 PM	#20
blade ninjette.org member Name: matt Location: j.c. ny Join Date: Oct 2010 Motorcycle(s): 08 ninja 250r Posts: 77	looking very sharp, love it, u got some talent , r u going to do anything with the exhaust pipe or just leave it stock? anyway u got talent on the choices u made for design

October 23rd, 2010, 03:07 PM	#21
want1sobad Ninjette CPT Name: Vince Location: jacksonville, fl Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): Black 08 250r Posts: A lot.	thanks matt, i'm happy with how things have progressed - can't wait to finish her off with the hugger and seat cowl. keep the comments coming!

October 23rd, 2010, 03:11 PM	#22
blade ninjette.org member Name: matt Location: j.c. ny Join Date: Oct 2010 Motorcycle(s): 08 ninja 250r Posts: 77	np so no pipe on that ,it would finish it off when u get the rest of it done

October 23rd, 2010, 04:14 PM	#23
Snake ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rick Location: Alexandria, Louisiana Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much. MOTY - 2017, MOTM - Jan '19, Oct '16, May '14	the bike has a very exotic look. Very nice.

November 25th, 2010, 11:30 PM	#24
pathfinder ninjette.org member Name: A Location: Mid South Join Date: Dec 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 ninja 250r, 2004 SV 650s, 2005 vulcan meanstreak Posts: 33	Looks great! As far as the rims, is it painted or powder coated? If painted can you give some details? Thanks

November 25th, 2010, 11:31 PM	#25
Chubbs032 ninjette.org member Name: Chris Location: LA Join Date: Dec 2009 Motorcycle(s): 250r Posts: 199	GJOB.....can I get some of that vinyl on your fairings for sale?

November 26th, 2010, 09:47 AM	#29
Raven ninjette.org member Name: Neil Location: Seattle Join Date: Dec 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja ZX6R Posts: 106	I'm honored to see there's a project all about me. haha Likin' the Silver/Black combo... So CLEAN!

February 21st, 2011, 08:25 AM	#31
slolane Motorcyclist Name: James Location: Maryland Join Date: May 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2014 Ninja 300 ABS Posts: A lot.	Great looking bike, very well done!!

February 22nd, 2011, 10:02 AM	#33
want1sobad Ninjette CPT Name: Vince Location: jacksonville, fl Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): Black 08 250r Posts: A lot.	thanks guys, much appreciated.

February 22nd, 2011, 11:59 AM	#34
Blackwidow ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Paulette Location: . Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	super sexual! __________________________________________________ sometimes I aim to please, but mostly I shoot to kill

February 22nd, 2011, 01:25 PM	#35
Sailariel ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Alex Location: Belfast, ME Join Date: Jul 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Honda NT-700-V, formerly, Green 2008 Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	Vince, Kawasaki should hire you as a design consultant. Then they would not have to worry about competition. Of course, they will raise the price. __________________________________________________ Ninjette, Sold. New Bike: 2010 Honda NT-700V/VA, 73 Honda 550, 74 Honda 550

February 22nd, 2011, 01:34 PM	#36
grandelatte Go Pack Go! Name: Jim Location: houston-ish Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): 09 250R, 07 XL1200L Posts: 39	nice work, man! __________________________________________________ 09 Ninja 250R (commuter) 07 XL1200L (weekend fun) 02 SV650S (totaled by an idiot cager) & others

February 22nd, 2011, 02:33 PM	#37
want1sobad Ninjette CPT Name: Vince Location: jacksonville, fl Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): Black 08 250r Posts: A lot.	thanks guys. at this point i don't have much left to do. i have some sick folding/adjustable levers that will be going on in the next week or so. also, waiting on a hugger/swing arm cover from an less than reliable guy in thailand that would really finish things off. i hope it gets here.....

March 11th, 2011, 06:07 AM	#38
leed ninjette.org sage Name: David Location: Loves Park, IL Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): Time will tell Posts: 969	This is kind of old, but I'm hoping you're still around to see it. I was curious how much vinyl you ended up needing for that. Funny enough, I was looking to do a design VERY similar to that (different color, and minor differences), but wasn't sure how much vinyl I would need. I can measure and guesstimate, but I just want to know if I'm in the right ballpark, not too much, or too little. Though too much doesn't hurt.

March 11th, 2011, 08:54 AM	#39
want1sobad Ninjette CPT Name: Vince Location: jacksonville, fl Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): Black 08 250r Posts: A lot.	david, i ordered bulk vinyl through www.tapeworks.com. they pretty much have every color you can think of. if you're looking to do something similar to what i did, i suggest you order 4-5 units (that would be a 14x48, or 14x60 sheet). better to have excess than run out and need more as shipping from tapeworks is $10 regardless of how much you order. if you would like to see what you're planning to do mocked up before you get started, let me know what you had in mind and i'll photoshop it for you. cheers

March 12th, 2011, 09:28 PM	#40
leed ninjette.org sage Name: David Location: Loves Park, IL Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): Time will tell Posts: 969	Wow, turns out that that company is in Raleigh (where I am located). I may just swing by the store and be rid of the shipping!

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