My 07 250 cafe project

Presto_z · August 3rd, 2013, 12:02 PM

New to the forum, but not new to bikes.

Here are a few pics of my latest project. I still have a long way to go, but it's a start.

Still need to trim the front fender, install a digital Guage setup, woodcraft clip ons, fork tube covers, coolant reservoir, exhaust wrap, new mufflers, then paint everything white including the wheels (I used plastidip to see how I'd like the look)

Here is a better pic of the tank covers I made

Opinions?

csmith12 · August 3rd, 2013, 12:04 PM

Welcome!

and

adouglas · August 3rd, 2013, 12:08 PM

effin awesome

Presto_z · August 3rd, 2013, 09:25 PM

Thanks guys.
Tonight I trimmed and painted the fender and front wheel. Tomorrow I'll do the rear.

Presto_z · August 3rd, 2013, 10:12 PM

Anyone know of a nice radiator guard that will fit a pre-gen? There are tons for 08+ but I've only found custom ones for 07 and older

cerberusrex25 · August 4th, 2013, 02:38 PM

I looooooove that tail, that is a pretty awesome ride you got there. I gotta admit, I'm kinda jelly, you plan on getting clip ons in the near future?

Presto_z · August 4th, 2013, 05:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cerberusrex25

I looooooove that tail, that is a pretty awesome ride you got there. I gotta admit, I'm kinda jelly, you plan on getting clip ons in the near future?

Thanks, The tail is a universal tail I got off of eBay, I can send a link to anyone if they're interested. I'm not sure the forum rules on non sponsor links.. And I'll be ordering clip ons some time this week. I'm debating on standard clip ons or woodcraft lowered clip ons. I love the low look of normal clip ons

Here is another pic with better lighting

broken neck · August 4th, 2013, 05:40 PM

Very nice pre-gen...

But what about trimming a bit off the front fender. Maybe just to have it a little shorter in the front than the back.

Go with low clip-ons, you have no fairing to hit...

In a true café spirit, you should be able to kiss your top triple when riding. héhéhéhéhéhéhéhéhéhéhé...

Keep us posted.

Love the finishing touch of your tank covers.

Presto_z · August 4th, 2013, 06:02 PM

I'm definitely going to trim more once it's ready for paint. Plastidip is neat for seeing what something will look like before you commit, but it's definitely not something I want for long term paint.

Those tank covers were inspired by blue collar bobbers so it wasn't my idea, thanks though.

IF13 · August 4th, 2013, 06:50 PM

That is gorgeous.

cerberusrex25 · August 5th, 2013, 09:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Presto_z

Thanks, The tail is a universal tail I got off of eBay, I can send a link to anyone if they're interested. I'm not sure the forum rules on non sponsor links.. And I'll be ordering clip ons some time this week. I'm debating on standard clip ons or woodcraft lowered clip ons. I love the low look of normal clip ons

Here is another pic with better lighting

I like regular clip ons, you could mount those bad boys right under the upper fork clamp for a proper cafe racer look. I did the vortex on mine and I don't think they look that bad or sit too low. As for that tail, I would appreciate a link, and who made your seat?

Presto_z · August 5th, 2013, 09:48 AM

Here is a link to the tail
http://pages.ebay.com/motors/link/?n...d=200949672075

As for the seat I chopped the factory one down quite a bit on the back and the sides. I then reshaped the foam with a belt sander, then built a new base on the bottom side so it would fit flush with the new rail section. I then re-upholstered it with some nice marine vinyl from a local fabric store. I got enough vinyl to do 3 seats for about 10 bucks lol

Presto_z · August 5th, 2013, 09:56 AM

Tail section measurements are shown here

I slightly modified the factory hump brace, I trimmer maybe a 1/4" off the front side. I also cut off the tabs on the factory tail sub frame to get it to properly fit.

The tail section was trimmed in the front since it was slightly to narrow. I can post more pics if needed.

Presto_z · August 5th, 2013, 08:30 PM

Bottom of seat after it was reframed

Presto_z · August 10th, 2013, 02:17 PM

Installed 36mm woodcraft clip ons today.. Fairly easy job, took about an hour.

Here is a before and after height comparison

broken neck · August 10th, 2013, 05:10 PM

Getting better and better...

Presto_z · August 12th, 2013, 09:53 AM

Just ordered a TrailTech Vapor 75-300 and the Indicator Dashboard 022-PDA from OEMCYCLE.COM. They had the lowest price i could find anywhere and had them both in stock. The 75-300 was $84.41 and the Dash indicator was $43.56.. Plus they have Free Shipping! Im pretty stoked to get them on the bike.. Any suggestions on how to mount them?

here are links to anyone who is interested

75-300 $84.41
http://oemcycle.com/Item/product/900109082

022-pda $43.56
http://oemcycle.com/Item/product/900108529

Presto_z · August 12th, 2013, 09:58 AM

i also have the cardboard cutout for my tank covers if anyone wants them. It only took about 10 minutes to make, but would save some work.

Chicagobob · August 12th, 2013, 12:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Presto_z

Just ordered a TrailTech Vapor 75-300 and the Indicator Dashboard 022-PDA from OEMCYCLE.COM. They had the lowest price i could find anywhere and had them both in stock. The 75-300 was $84.41 and the Dash indicator was $43.56.. Plus they have Free Shipping! Im pretty stoked to get them on the bike.. Any suggestions on how to mount them?

here are links to anyone who is interested

75-300 $84.41
http://oemcycle.com/Item/product/900109082

022-pda $43.56
http://oemcycle.com/Item/product/900108529

See http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showt...635#post730635

gantt · August 12th, 2013, 12:47 PM

Wow looks great. definitely an improvement to the pregen body. Keep up the updates and pictures.

greenaero · August 12th, 2013, 02:41 PM

Looking good! Very nice work

darrell85 · August 12th, 2013, 03:08 PM

Looks great.... will continue to follow this build! Any pics of the tail with the seat off to see how you mounted it?

Presto_z · August 13th, 2013, 08:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by darrell85

Looks great.... will continue to follow this build! Any pics of the tail with the seat off to see how you mounted it?

The tail fits perfectly on to the frame and can not go side to side, I also made a plate out of aluminum sheeting to stop the tail from moving front to back. The Aluminum sheeting also holds the electronics as well as the tail light and license plate. Pics to come later today

Presto_z · August 13th, 2013, 01:47 PM

darrell85 · August 13th, 2013, 02:52 PM

Great job, thats a professional looking piece you got there!

kirk595x · August 13th, 2013, 03:44 PM

Looks Great!!

Presto_z · August 17th, 2013, 06:00 PM

Got the trail tech installed today. It was a fairly simple process but took time to figure everything out. The tach was a pita to get to read properly, and im not sure if its perfectly dialed in yet. Ill see once my jb weld dries for the speed sensor magnet.

Here is a night shot, ill take some better pics tomorrow morning and post them up

Be sure to use the supplied led bulbs instead of the factory bulbs. I couldnt believe how much heat they put off, it made the dash lights (neutral, high beam, oil, and signals)very hot to the touch. Now they're nice and cool.

August 3rd, 2013, 12:02 PM	#1
Presto_z ninjette.org member Name: Steve Location: SWFL Join Date: Jun 2013 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250 Posts: 14	My 07 250 cafe project New to the forum, but not new to bikes. Here are a few pics of my latest project. I still have a long way to go, but it's a start. Still need to trim the front fender, install a digital Guage setup, woodcraft clip ons, fork tube covers, coolant reservoir, exhaust wrap, new mufflers, then paint everything white including the wheels (I used plastidip to see how I'd like the look) Here is a better pic of the tank covers I made Opinions?

August 3rd, 2013, 12:04 PM	#2
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August 3rd, 2013, 09:25 PM	#4
Presto_z ninjette.org member Name: Steve Location: SWFL Join Date: Jun 2013 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250 Posts: 14	Thanks guys. Tonight I trimmed and painted the fender and front wheel. Tomorrow I'll do the rear.

August 3rd, 2013, 10:12 PM	#5
Presto_z ninjette.org member Name: Steve Location: SWFL Join Date: Jun 2013 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250 Posts: 14	Anyone know of a nice radiator guard that will fit a pre-gen? There are tons for 08+ but I've only found custom ones for 07 and older

August 4th, 2013, 02:38 PM	#6
cerberusrex25 Accesories Guru Name: Dave Location: Centreville, VA Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): '99 EX250(Cafe/fighter project) Posts: 537	I looooooove that tail, that is a pretty awesome ride you got there. I gotta admit, I'm kinda jelly, you plan on getting clip ons in the near future?

August 4th, 2013, 05:40 PM	#8
broken neck ninjette.org guru Name: Thomas Location: Montréal Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Ninja 250R Special Edition (sold), 2017 CRF250 Rally Posts: 384	Very nice pre-gen... But what about trimming a bit off the front fender. Maybe just to have it a little shorter in the front than the back. Go with low clip-ons, you have no fairing to hit... In a true café spirit, you should be able to kiss your top triple when riding. héhéhéhéhéhéhéhéhéhéhé... Keep us posted. Love the finishing touch of your tank covers.

August 4th, 2013, 06:02 PM	#9
Presto_z ninjette.org member Name: Steve Location: SWFL Join Date: Jun 2013 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250 Posts: 14	I'm definitely going to trim more once it's ready for paint. Plastidip is neat for seeing what something will look like before you commit, but it's definitely not something I want for long term paint. Those tank covers were inspired by blue collar bobbers so it wasn't my idea, thanks though.

August 4th, 2013, 06:50 PM	#10
IF13 WOT WOT WOT Name: Ken Location: Suffolk Join Date: Jul 2013 Motorcycle(s): '12 Ninja 250R Posts: 421	That is gorgeous.

August 5th, 2013, 09:48 AM	#12
Presto_z ninjette.org member Name: Steve Location: SWFL Join Date: Jun 2013 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250 Posts: 14	Here is a link to the tail http://pages.ebay.com/motors/link/?n...d=200949672075 As for the seat I chopped the factory one down quite a bit on the back and the sides. I then reshaped the foam with a belt sander, then built a new base on the bottom side so it would fit flush with the new rail section. I then re-upholstered it with some nice marine vinyl from a local fabric store. I got enough vinyl to do 3 seats for about 10 bucks lol

August 5th, 2013, 09:56 AM	#13
Presto_z ninjette.org member Name: Steve Location: SWFL Join Date: Jun 2013 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250 Posts: 14	Tail section measurements are shown here I slightly modified the factory hump brace, I trimmer maybe a 1/4" off the front side. I also cut off the tabs on the factory tail sub frame to get it to properly fit. The tail section was trimmed in the front since it was slightly to narrow. I can post more pics if needed.

August 5th, 2013, 08:30 PM	#14
Presto_z ninjette.org member Name: Steve Location: SWFL Join Date: Jun 2013 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250 Posts: 14	Bottom of seat after it was reframed

August 10th, 2013, 02:17 PM	#15
Presto_z ninjette.org member Name: Steve Location: SWFL Join Date: Jun 2013 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250 Posts: 14	Installed 36mm woodcraft clip ons today.. Fairly easy job, took about an hour. Here is a before and after height comparison

August 10th, 2013, 05:10 PM	#16
broken neck ninjette.org guru Name: Thomas Location: Montréal Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Ninja 250R Special Edition (sold), 2017 CRF250 Rally Posts: 384	Getting better and better...

August 12th, 2013, 09:53 AM	#17
Presto_z ninjette.org member Name: Steve Location: SWFL Join Date: Jun 2013 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250 Posts: 14	Just ordered a TrailTech Vapor 75-300 and the Indicator Dashboard 022-PDA from OEMCYCLE.COM. They had the lowest price i could find anywhere and had them both in stock. The 75-300 was $84.41 and the Dash indicator was $43.56.. Plus they have Free Shipping! Im pretty stoked to get them on the bike.. Any suggestions on how to mount them? here are links to anyone who is interested 75-300 $84.41 http://oemcycle.com/Item/product/900109082 022-pda $43.56 http://oemcycle.com/Item/product/900108529

August 12th, 2013, 09:58 AM	#18
Presto_z ninjette.org member Name: Steve Location: SWFL Join Date: Jun 2013 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250 Posts: 14	i also have the cardboard cutout for my tank covers if anyone wants them. It only took about 10 minutes to make, but would save some work.

August 12th, 2013, 12:47 PM	#20
gantt ninjette.org sage Name: michael Location: Central Georgia Join Date: May 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2019 Ninja 400, Sold 2012 Ninja 650, Sold 2009 Ninja 250r, Sold 2007 DRZ400s Posts: 628	Wow looks great. definitely an improvement to the pregen body. Keep up the updates and pictures.

August 12th, 2013, 02:41 PM	#21
greenaero Motorcycle Hypermiler Name: Vic Location: Livermore CA Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): 1999 & 2005 Kawasaki Ninja 250R's Posts: A lot.	Looking good! Very nice work

August 12th, 2013, 03:08 PM	#22
darrell85 darrell85 Name: darrell Location: vandalia Mo. Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2001 250 ninja Posts: 91	Looks great.... will continue to follow this build! Any pics of the tail with the seat off to see how you mounted it?

August 13th, 2013, 01:47 PM	#24
Presto_z ninjette.org member Name: Steve Location: SWFL Join Date: Jun 2013 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250 Posts: 14

August 13th, 2013, 02:52 PM	#25
darrell85 darrell85 Name: darrell Location: vandalia Mo. Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2001 250 ninja Posts: 91	Great job, thats a professional looking piece you got there!

August 17th, 2013, 06:00 PM	#27
Presto_z ninjette.org member Name: Steve Location: SWFL Join Date: Jun 2013 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250 Posts: 14	Got the trail tech installed today. It was a fairly simple process but took time to figure everything out. The tach was a pita to get to read properly, and im not sure if its perfectly dialed in yet. Ill see once my jb weld dries for the speed sensor magnet. Here is a night shot, ill take some better pics tomorrow morning and post them up Be sure to use the supplied led bulbs instead of the factory bulbs. I couldnt believe how much heat they put off, it made the dash lights (neutral, high beam, oil, and signals)very hot to the touch. Now they're nice and cool.