Frame color other than black?

pickax · December 22nd, 2016, 03:36 PM

Curious if anyone has painted their frame a color other than black - especially on the '88 - '07 250R. If so, please share some pics of how it turned out (or direct me to an existing post). Thanks!

Triple Jim · December 22nd, 2016, 03:45 PM

Not a Ninja, but one of my favorite of all time paint schemes. It would be good for a Kaw, too.

csmith12 · December 22nd, 2016, 04:01 PM

Mine... 1992 ninja 250

pickax · December 22nd, 2016, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Triple Jim

Not a Ninja, but one of my favorite of all time paint schemes

A factory OEM green frame - awesome!

spent_too_much · December 22nd, 2016, 05:50 PM

'95 frame and swing arm - bright red.

csmith12 · December 22nd, 2016, 06:50 PM

That's hot Miguel, very nice.

Triple Jim · December 22nd, 2016, 06:54 PM

I might be wrong, but I think Pickax wants to see finished motorcycles, to see the overall look.

csmith12 · December 22nd, 2016, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Triple Jim

I might be wrong, but I think Pickax wants to see finished motorcycles, to see the overall look.

Agreed

Motofool · December 22nd, 2016, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by pickax

.........or direct me to an existing post.......

Courtesy of @alex.s:

https://www.ninjette.org/forums/show...=154937&page=2

choneofakind · December 23rd, 2016, 06:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Triple Jim

I might be wrong, but I think Pickax wants to see finished motorcycles, to see the overall look.

pickax · December 23rd, 2016, 11:12 AM

thanks for the inspiration! keep it coming!

spent_too_much · December 23rd, 2016, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Triple Jim

I might be wrong, but I think Pickax wants to see finished motorcycles, to see the overall look.

I know, but this is as far as I have gotten on this build right now.

spent_too_much · December 23rd, 2016, 09:30 PM

I found these images of others' MC's.

JohnnyBravo · December 24th, 2016, 12:24 AM

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Originally Posted by spent_too_much

I found these images of others' MC's.

That white n blue is pretty sweet

jkv45 · December 24th, 2016, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by spent_too_much

I found these images of others' MC's.

I did the white frame and blue wheels for a local shop that was building a streetfighter GSXR. A bigger photo is on this page about halfway down - http://www.apexcustomcoating.com/photo-gallery/

Depending on what you want to do with bodywork, it may or may not be very visible when completely assembled.

What color bodywork are you thinking?

Jay
www.apexcustomcoating.com

pickax · December 24th, 2016, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by jkv45

...Depending on what you want to do with bodywork, it may or may not be very visible when completely assembled....

Thx Jay...my thoughts exactly and in fact the purpose of my original question. I've scoured around looking for photos of a basically stock '88 - '07, fully assembled, with some 'frame farkle' to get a feel for how much is visible. Perhaps not much shows, but I figured while I've got it stripped down to the frame 'why not?'. I think it would be a cool accent, but I'd like to see what others have done for inspiration before settling on a color scheme. looks like I came to the right place - there are some creative folks out there!

jkv45 · December 24th, 2016, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by pickax

Thx Jay...my thoughts exactly and in fact the purpose of my original question. I've scoured around looking for photos of a basically stock '88 - '07, fully assembled, with some 'frame farkle' to get a feel for how much is visible. Perhaps not much shows, but I figured while I've got it stripped down to the frame 'why not?'. I think it would be a cool accent, but I'd like to see what others have done for inspiration before settling on a color scheme. looks like I came to the right place - there are some creative folks out there!

Here's a shot of our 2004 -

As you can see, not much is visible if you have all the bodywork on - just the area around the swingarm pivot. We coated our peg brackets black to match the frame and blend in.

Changing the color of the frame is neat, but on this particular bike it's not going to be very visible unless you are going fairing-less.

pickax · December 24th, 2016, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by jkv45

...Here's a shot of our 2004...

love it...in fact I already had that exact picture of your 2004 in my gallery of good ideas. Off topic: did you paint the exhausts? Any pointers for that?

jkv45 · December 24th, 2016, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by pickax

love it...in fact I already had that exact picture of your 2004 in my gallery of good ideas. Off topic: did you paint the exhausts? Any pointers for that?

They were a black chrome (or something similar) that year.

The only good, long lasting, black finish for exhaust (other than the factory black chrome) is ceramic coating.

spent_too_much · December 28th, 2016, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by pickax

Off topic: did you paint the exhausts? Any pointers for that?

I have had good luck with high heat BBQ paint. It is flat black, but has held up well for 2 years now. I applied 5-6 coats.

spent_too_much · December 28th, 2016, 08:03 AM

I agree with the others that not much of the frame is visible with full fairings. If going that route, focus on the steering neck, swing arm mount section, forks, and swing arm. It will be easier to paint only what is visible.

Like you, I thought "Why not? I have it all apart."

December 22nd, 2016, 03:36 PM	#1
pickax ninjette.org member Name: Steven Location: Kennewick WA Join Date: Oct 2016 Motorcycle(s): 2007 EX250F7F Posts: 11	Frame color other than black? Curious if anyone has painted their frame a color other than black - especially on the '88 - '07 250R. If so, please share some pics of how it turned out (or direct me to an existing post). Thanks!

December 22nd, 2016, 03:45 PM	#2
Triple Jim Guy Who Enjoys Riding Name: Jim Location: North Carolina Join Date: Jul 2016 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250 Posts: A lot. MOTM - Oct '18, Aug '17, Aug '16	Not a Ninja, but one of my favorite of all time paint schemes. It would be good for a Kaw, too.
	1 out of 1 members found this post helpful.

December 22nd, 2016, 04:01 PM	#3
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	Mine... 1992 ninja 250 __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

December 22nd, 2016, 06:50 PM	#6
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	That's hot Miguel, very nice. __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

December 22nd, 2016, 06:54 PM	#7
Triple Jim Guy Who Enjoys Riding Name: Jim Location: North Carolina Join Date: Jul 2016 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250 Posts: A lot. MOTM - Oct '18, Aug '17, Aug '16	I might be wrong, but I think Pickax wants to see finished motorcycles, to see the overall look.
	1 out of 1 members found this post helpful.

December 23rd, 2016, 11:12 AM	#11
pickax ninjette.org member Name: Steven Location: Kennewick WA Join Date: Oct 2016 Motorcycle(s): 2007 EX250F7F Posts: 11	thanks for the inspiration! keep it coming!

December 28th, 2016, 08:03 AM	#21
spent_too_much ninjette.org guru Name: Miguel Location: TN Join Date: Jan 2015 Motorcycle(s): 2000 EX-250; several other years of the same Posts: 460	I agree with the others that not much of the frame is visible with full fairings. If going that route, focus on the steering neck, swing arm mount section, forks, and swing arm. It will be easier to paint only what is visible. Like you, I thought "Why not? I have it all apart." __________________________________________________ ... can't stop updating the bike!

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