My never goin back 05 kinda cafe

UnshavenCanuck · June 18th, 2014, 07:18 PM

Well I've been done for a while and have been meaning to post a build thread but was having trouble on my ipad so here goes.

Bought a 77 KZ750 and got stuck tearing the engine down so decided to do my valve adjustment on the ninja and powder coat a few things and this is what happened
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Before the night was out I had the tail tabs all buzzed off and never looked back
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I used an old street sign to make all the various pans and panels, cut it with a jigsaw, sanded the pieces and powder coated it all
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Heres some installed
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My good friend Rob did the tig work for me

I got a front fender off an 86 honda interceptor and used the original ninja inside support
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Then started on the seat. i used my original amd had my pal tig some aluminum to change the shape a little then I got my wrap on and it turned out pretty damn good for my first try
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Just becareful of the staples on the ground after and its probably best to not wear crocs

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Off to bed for tonight I've hit my max pictures as well, will check in tomorrow and continue

nickjpass · June 18th, 2014, 07:43 PM

creative

UnshavenCanuck · June 23rd, 2014, 05:52 PM

Been a little busy so heres where I left off

I had to get a little creative with a seat catch and this is what I came up with
IMG_0260.jpg
I carried around a piece of stainless rod that fit through a slot under the tail and hooked the loop to release the seat. I have since made a tab that sticks through under panel that you just reach under and release the seat. I figured since its a one of a kind not many know how to release it lol.

Then I got to work making the panels for the tank. Lots of bristol board templates were made and I used the best one to trace the shape on the street sign. A little hand bending with the help of some 2x4s and a bench vise.
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Then I powder coated them with super wet black and they look like this
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I taped off the tank to paint under the panels and ended up with this
IMG_0268.jpg

Then my parts came back painted and it was all starting to look like a bike again
IMG_0253.jpg

I taped off the back half of the frame and hit it with some universal black auto paint and was left with this baby
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But I wasnt happy, My dinner just walked in the door so I might be back on later to fininsh up

Singh2jz · June 23rd, 2014, 05:56 PM

Lookin' good!

Brother Michigan · June 23rd, 2014, 05:59 PM

That orange is awesome!

Snake · June 23rd, 2014, 06:08 PM

Wow very nice work!

UnshavenCanuck · June 23rd, 2014, 07:05 PM

Thanks guys, @Snake, she used to be just like yours, same colours and all.

Heres why I wasn't happy. I didnt like the frame piece that trails all the way to the tip of the bike and since its a solo seat I wasnt worried about supporting a passenger. So this is where I went with it.
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Couldn't be happier with the outcome, such a slicker look

Then I went through a bunch of light changes, first china cheapy leds for signals (they sucked). So I spent 60 bucks for 2 pairs of aluminum incandecent ones.
Then the 12 dollar china integrated tail (sucked as well), to a 30 dollar incandecent (sucked worse than the china one)
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Now I spent 100 bucks on the Joker Machine cafe style aluminum led, Its incredibly bright and I love it. Worth every penny (sorry no pics....Check them on instagram @UnshavenCanuck)

Lastly I bought some Woodcrafts and reworked my cluster a little but mostly I'm done
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Before
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After
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Any Questions? Fire away I'm happy to help

nickjpass · June 23rd, 2014, 07:21 PM

crazymadbastard · June 23rd, 2014, 07:34 PM

Nicely done! What size tires?

UnshavenCanuck · June 23rd, 2014, 08:50 PM

I'd have to check. They're the Bridgestone battle axe just slightly bigger than stock

cuong-nutz · June 23rd, 2014, 08:52 PM

Nice!!

psych0hans · June 23rd, 2014, 09:33 PM

Very nice! Great job

choneofakind · June 24th, 2014, 05:29 AM

I like the tail section! I think the sides need some filler panels so you can't see straight through all of them, but the bike looks pretty nice. Well done.

catseye · December 20th, 2014, 05:25 PM

great job!!

csmith12 · December 21st, 2014, 12:20 PM

dcj13 · December 21st, 2014, 02:29 PM

Really cool! The side panels on the front of the tank are clever and good looking. And I think being able to see daylight through the frame looks good: a nice "old school" touch.

June 18th, 2014, 07:18 PM	#1
UnshavenCanuck ninjette.org member Name: Jeff Location: Niagara Region Join Date: Mar 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2005 Ninja 250 Posts: 64	My never goin back 05 kinda cafe Well I've been done for a while and have been meaning to post a build thread but was having trouble on my ipad so here goes. Bought a 77 KZ750 and got stuck tearing the engine down so decided to do my valve adjustment on the ninja and powder coat a few things and this is what happened IMG_0075.jpg Before the night was out I had the tail tabs all buzzed off and never looked back IMG_0121.jpg I used an old street sign to make all the various pans and panels, cut it with a jigsaw, sanded the pieces and powder coated it all IMG_0172.jpg IMG_0191.jpg IMG_0160.jpg IMG_0080.jpg IMG_0235.jpg IMG_0221.jpg Heres some installed IMG_0200.jpg IMG_0209.jpg IMG_0217.jpg My good friend Rob did the tig work for me I got a front fender off an 86 honda interceptor and used the original ninja inside support IMG_0123.jpg Then started on the seat. i used my original amd had my pal tig some aluminum to change the shape a little then I got my wrap on and it turned out pretty damn good for my first try IMG_0143.jpg IMG_0144.jpg IMG_0148.jpg IMG_0247.jpg IMG_0248.jpg IMG_0249.jpg IMG_0250.jpg Just becareful of the staples on the ground after and its probably best to not wear crocs IMG_0294.jpg Off to bed for tonight I've hit my max pictures as well, will check in tomorrow and continue
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June 18th, 2014, 07:43 PM	#2
nickjpass #squid Name: nickypoo Location: Five Guys Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): Track dedicated 2008 ZX6R Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jul '16	creative __________________________________________________

June 23rd, 2014, 05:56 PM	#4
Singh2jz ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Inderveer Location: San Jose Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): '07 ex250-F/J Posts: A lot.	Lookin' good! __________________________________________________ The Bike \| The Truck

June 23rd, 2014, 07:21 PM	#8
nickjpass #squid Name: nickypoo Location: Five Guys Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): Track dedicated 2008 ZX6R Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jul '16	__________________________________________________

June 23rd, 2014, 07:34 PM	#9
crazymadbastard I'm crazy,your excuse is? Name: Winston Location: Connecticut Join Date: May 2013 Motorcycle(s): 250 2007 ninja Posts: A lot.	Nicely done! What size tires? __________________________________________________ My Cafe Racer Build My intro post

June 23rd, 2014, 05:52 PM	#3
UnshavenCanuck ninjette.org member Name: Jeff Location: Niagara Region Join Date: Mar 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2005 Ninja 250 Posts: 64	Been a little busy so heres where I left off I had to get a little creative with a seat catch and this is what I came up with IMG_0260.jpg I carried around a piece of stainless rod that fit through a slot under the tail and hooked the loop to release the seat. I have since made a tab that sticks through under panel that you just reach under and release the seat. I figured since its a one of a kind not many know how to release it lol. Then I got to work making the panels for the tank. Lots of bristol board templates were made and I used the best one to trace the shape on the street sign. A little hand bending with the help of some 2x4s and a bench vise. IMG_0137.jpg Then I powder coated them with super wet black and they look like this IMG_0276.jpg I taped off the tank to paint under the panels and ended up with this IMG_0268.jpg Then my parts came back painted and it was all starting to look like a bike again IMG_0253.jpg I taped off the back half of the frame and hit it with some universal black auto paint and was left with this baby IMG_0292.jpg IMG_0290.jpg But I wasnt happy, My dinner just walked in the door so I might be back on later to fininsh up

June 23rd, 2014, 05:59 PM	#5
Brother Michigan ninjette.org sage Name: Aaron Location: Winder, GA Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300 Posts: 718	That orange is awesome!

June 23rd, 2014, 06:08 PM	#6
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	Wow very nice work!

June 23rd, 2014, 07:05 PM	#7
UnshavenCanuck ninjette.org member Name: Jeff Location: Niagara Region Join Date: Mar 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2005 Ninja 250 Posts: 64	Thanks guys, @Snake, she used to be just like yours, same colours and all. Heres why I wasn't happy. I didnt like the frame piece that trails all the way to the tip of the bike and since its a solo seat I wasnt worried about supporting a passenger. So this is where I went with it. IMG_0302.jpg IMG_0303.jpg IMG_0304.jpg IMG_0308.jpg Couldn't be happier with the outcome, such a slicker look Then I went through a bunch of light changes, first china cheapy leds for signals (they sucked). So I spent 60 bucks for 2 pairs of aluminum incandecent ones. Then the 12 dollar china integrated tail (sucked as well), to a 30 dollar incandecent (sucked worse than the china one) IMG_0277.jpg IMG_0315.jpg Now I spent 100 bucks on the Joker Machine cafe style aluminum led, Its incredibly bright and I love it. Worth every penny (sorry no pics....Check them on instagram @UnshavenCanuck) Lastly I bought some Woodcrafts and reworked my cluster a little but mostly I'm done IMG_0336.jpg Before IMG_00000009.jpg After IMG_0321.jpg Any Questions? Fire away I'm happy to help

June 23rd, 2014, 08:50 PM	#10
UnshavenCanuck ninjette.org member Name: Jeff Location: Niagara Region Join Date: Mar 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2005 Ninja 250 Posts: 64	I'd have to check. They're the Bridgestone battle axe just slightly bigger than stock

June 23rd, 2014, 08:52 PM	#11
cuong-nutz RIP Alex Name: Cuong Location: Houston, TX Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): '10 250r, '09 265r Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 2	Nice!! __________________________________________________ HalfFast Racing Team Serving Greater Houston Area Riders:WFO Riders MotoHouston HPC CMRA Ride Smart Fastline Lone Star Track Days

June 23rd, 2014, 09:33 PM	#12
psych0hans ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Hansveer Location: Bombay, India Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250r - Track whore, Ninja 300 - SOLD, KTM RC390 - Orange Hulk, Ducati 899 Panigale - Red Devil. Posts: A lot.	Very nice! Great job __________________________________________________ GETTING BACK INTO RIDING? Read this.

June 24th, 2014, 05:29 AM	#13
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	I like the tail section! I think the sides need some filler panels so you can't see straight through all of them, but the bike looks pretty nice. Well done.

December 20th, 2014, 05:25 PM	#14
catseye ninjette.org member Name: John Location: "Raleighwood", NC Join Date: Nov 2014 Motorcycle(s): '76 KZ900, '99 Ninja 250, Posts: 78	great job!! __________________________________________________ All I remember is dirt, sky, dirt....ambulance.

December 21st, 2014, 12:20 PM	#15
csmith12 The Corner Whisperer Name: Chris (aka Reactor) Location: Northern KY Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	__________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

December 21st, 2014, 02:29 PM	#16
dcj13 Participant Name: Dave Location: South of Seattle Join Date: Oct 2012 Motorcycle(s): '94 K75 std Posts: Too much. MOTM - Aug '15	Really cool! The side panels on the front of the tank are clever and good looking. And I think being able to see daylight through the frame looks good: a nice "old school" touch.

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