A pic of my bike and a few ?s

Redin99 · August 2nd, 2022, 04:55 PM

Hi my name is tyler I’m 27 and have a 09 Ninja 250r runs great but I ride on highway any suggestions for better gearing also my forks seals are toast should I replace with different kind or stick with stock any suggestions welcome

JohnnyBravo · August 2nd, 2022, 05:22 PM

Redin99! Glad to have you aboard...

DannoXYZ · August 2nd, 2022, 06:55 PM

Greetings & Salutations!!!

Wow, that's awesome paint job!

I like using 16t sprocket in front for freeway cruising. Much more relaxed.
Stock fork seals work fine. Just did mine last month.

Ceeloo Yello · August 2nd, 2022, 07:35 PM

Welcome

CaliGrrl · August 5th, 2022, 01:48 AM

Welcome, Tyler!

BoBO · August 7th, 2022, 05:10 PM

Welcome. Factory seals are great but if you want to save a little money "All Balls Racing" sells seals as well. I used them on my CBR and 1k miles later and 2 trackdays it's still good. Enjoy your bike you'll get a lot out of it.

Snake · August 16th, 2022, 06:44 AM

Hello and welcome!

Singh2jz · August 22nd, 2022, 10:26 PM

Welcome!

Love the color!! I agree with suggestions already given!

Let us know how it goes!

Bob KellyIII · August 27th, 2022, 07:33 PM

Welcome Tyler...
I have a 2012 250R and love it
I would keep with the stock shocks and just rebuild them myself much cheaper that way.
that is a very pretty paint job on your bike ! I love the metal flake !
but get you some sliders on it before you lay it down and scratch it all up as you'll never be able to match that paint !
....
I have a 16 tooth sprocket on front and a 43 tooth sprocket on the rear
and I could cruse at 70~75mph all day if my butt could handle it ! LOL
I did have to work on the chain cover in the front to get clearance though...
I just took a hack saw blade and cut the part that was touching off....
(technically I clamped the chain cover in the vice between 2 wood blocks and cut off the half moon protrusion with a reciprocating saw, it went pirty fast, and then bolted right up. no more shift shift and shift before going 30mph either... that's silly !
...
Bob......

Redin99 · May 27th, 2023, 07:52 PM

Believe it or not it’s spray paint color shift

DannoXYZ · May 27th, 2023, 08:36 PM

That's awesome! Can you post link to spray can product? thx

Triple Jim · May 28th, 2023, 05:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DannoXYZ

That's awesome! Can you post link to spray can product? thx

Rustoleum Color Shift:

https://www.rustoleum.com/product-ca...by/color-shift

https://www.walmart.com/c/kp/color-shift-spray-paint

DannoXYZ · May 28th, 2023, 05:56 AM

awesome, thanks!!!

DaveTheWelder · May 28th, 2023, 06:32 AM

I was literally looking at that same paint last night wondering what it would look like on mine. That is sharp looking, how many coats/cans did it take?

Redin99 · June 14th, 2023, 09:41 PM

So the key is to get the 2k clear not the cheap stuff it’s about 20 bucks a can and you break the thing on the bottom to mix and you only have a few hours to use I believe if I remember right here a link this stuff is key to amazing finish if I remember right I bought about 4 cans of paint and 2 of clear maybe 3 but it’s worth it 100% https://www.amazon.com/SprayMax-Glam...95780726&psc=1

Triple Jim · June 15th, 2023, 05:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Redin99

So the key is to get the 2k clear not the cheap stuff it’s about 20 bucks a can

Correct. That's what I used on my 250 and my Moto Guzzi, over the color coats. For the 250 it took 2 cans to do just the parts I kept, so I can imagine it would take 3 to include the fairings. I used Duplicolor lacquer for the metallic red, but I won't use it again. It's very finicky and very vulnerable to gasoline spills. Luckily the Spraymax 2K is protecting it well, and a little spillage at the gas station doesn't hurt it at all.

If you don't finish the can of Spraymax, you can keep it in the refrigerator for at least a week, maybe a little longer. I used some that was a week old without any problem, but I let it warm up thoroughly before I sprayed it.

DannoXYZ · June 16th, 2023, 06:43 PM

Wow, that turned out awesome Jim!!!

Yeah, lacquer's not cured paint with permanent poly-vinyl cross-linking, so it can get dissolved easily.

As for clears, does anyone know where I can get some of this stuff? Best I've ever used, continues to flow for 20-minutes after spraying for glass-smooth finish! No cutting needed. And super-tough and chip-resistant.

EDIT: Ah... I see that DuPont was bought by The Carlyle Group and re-branded as Axalta Coatings... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Axalta

Triple Jim · June 16th, 2023, 08:04 PM

Thanks JR. I painted my '72 H2 with Imron in 1979, and that paint is still on it. I wouldn't hesitate to use it again. I've spilled brake fluid on it and it doesn't hurt it at all. I even got lacquer thinner on it, and if you wipe it off reasonably quickly it won't damage it either.

August 2nd, 2022, 05:22 PM	#2
JohnnyBravo Certifiable nontundrum Name: Harper Location: NC Milkshake stand Join Date: Mar 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2013 SE NINJA 300 Posts: Too much. MOTM - Sep '13, Sep '16	Redin99! Glad to have you aboard... __________________________________________________

August 2nd, 2022, 07:35 PM	#4
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August 7th, 2022, 05:10 PM	#6
BoBO ninjette.org guru Name: Genesis Location: Playa Del Rey, CA Join Date: Jan 2014 Motorcycle(s): 08 ninja 250R & SC28 Fireblade Posts: 459	Welcome. Factory seals are great but if you want to save a little money "All Balls Racing" sells seals as well. I used them on my CBR and 1k miles later and 2 trackdays it's still good. Enjoy your bike you'll get a lot out of it. __________________________________________________ 94 900RR 04 BMW Z4 2.5 M Package 01 R170 AMG Sport Package

August 22nd, 2022, 10:26 PM	#8
Singh2jz ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Inderveer Location: San Jose Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): '07 ex250-F/J Posts: A lot.	Welcome! Love the color!! I agree with suggestions already given! Let us know how it goes! __________________________________________________ The Bike \| The Truck

August 27th, 2022, 07:33 PM	#9
Bob KellyIII Retired motorcycle Mc. Name: Robert Location: Weed, California. Join Date: Jul 2021 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Kawasaki Ninja 250R, 2021 CSC TT250, 1977 Triumph Bonneville 750cc,2001 Honda XR650L. Posts: A lot.	Welcome Tyler... I have a 2012 250R and love it I would keep with the stock shocks and just rebuild them myself much cheaper that way. that is a very pretty paint job on your bike ! I love the metal flake ! but get you some sliders on it before you lay it down and scratch it all up as you'll never be able to match that paint ! .... I have a 16 tooth sprocket on front and a 43 tooth sprocket on the rear and I could cruse at 70~75mph all day if my butt could handle it ! LOL I did have to work on the chain cover in the front to get clearance though... I just took a hack saw blade and cut the part that was touching off.... (technically I clamped the chain cover in the vice between 2 wood blocks and cut off the half moon protrusion with a reciprocating saw, it went pirty fast, and then bolted right up. no more shift shift and shift before going 30mph either... that's silly ! ... Bob...... __________________________________________________ Its too late when you've gone too far !

August 2nd, 2022, 06:55 PM	#3
DannoXYZ ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: AKA JacRyann Location: Mesa, AZ Join Date: Dec 2011 Motorcycle(s): CB125T CBR250R-MC19 CBR250RR-MC22 NSR350R-MC21 VF500F CBR600RR SFV650 VFR750F R1M ST1300PA Valkyrie-F6C Posts: A lot. MOTY - 2018, MOTM - Nov '17	Greetings & Salutations!!! Wow, that's awesome paint job! I like using 16t sprocket in front for freeway cruising. Much more relaxed. Stock fork seals work fine. Just did mine last month.

August 5th, 2022, 01:48 AM	#5
CaliGrrl ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Kerry Location: Ventura, CA Join Date: Jan 2016 Motorcycle(s): Ninja650, Ninja250 Posts: A lot. MOTM - Apr '18, Apr '17, Apr '16	Welcome, Tyler!

August 16th, 2022, 06:44 AM	#7
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	Hello and welcome!

May 27th, 2023, 07:52 PM	#10
Redin99 ninjette.org newbie Name: Tyler Location: Ephrata,wa Join Date: Sep 2021 Motorcycle(s): 2009 ninja 250r Posts: 4	Believe it or not it’s spray paint color shift

May 27th, 2023, 08:36 PM	#11
DannoXYZ ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: AKA JacRyann Location: Mesa, AZ Join Date: Dec 2011 Motorcycle(s): CB125T CBR250R-MC19 CBR250RR-MC22 NSR350R-MC21 VF500F CBR600RR SFV650 VFR750F R1M ST1300PA Valkyrie-F6C Posts: A lot. MOTY - 2018, MOTM - Nov '17	That's awesome! Can you post link to spray can product? thx

May 28th, 2023, 05:56 AM	#13
DannoXYZ ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: AKA JacRyann Location: Mesa, AZ Join Date: Dec 2011 Motorcycle(s): CB125T CBR250R-MC19 CBR250RR-MC22 NSR350R-MC21 VF500F CBR600RR SFV650 VFR750F R1M ST1300PA Valkyrie-F6C Posts: A lot. MOTY - 2018, MOTM - Nov '17	awesome, thanks!!!

May 28th, 2023, 06:32 AM	#14
DaveTheWelder ninjette.org newbie Name: David Location: Oklahoma Join Date: May 2023 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250 Posts: 8	I was literally looking at that same paint last night wondering what it would look like on mine. That is sharp looking, how many coats/cans did it take?

June 14th, 2023, 09:41 PM	#15
Redin99 ninjette.org newbie Name: Tyler Location: Ephrata,wa Join Date: Sep 2021 Motorcycle(s): 2009 ninja 250r Posts: 4	So the key is to get the 2k clear not the cheap stuff it’s about 20 bucks a can and you break the thing on the bottom to mix and you only have a few hours to use I believe if I remember right here a link this stuff is key to amazing finish if I remember right I bought about 4 cans of paint and 2 of clear maybe 3 but it’s worth it 100% https://www.amazon.com/SprayMax-Glam...95780726&psc=1 Last futzed with by Redin99; June 14th, 2023 at 09:42 PM. Reason: Forgot to add link

June 16th, 2023, 06:43 PM	#17
DannoXYZ ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: AKA JacRyann Location: Mesa, AZ Join Date: Dec 2011 Motorcycle(s): CB125T CBR250R-MC19 CBR250RR-MC22 NSR350R-MC21 VF500F CBR600RR SFV650 VFR750F R1M ST1300PA Valkyrie-F6C Posts: A lot. MOTY - 2018, MOTM - Nov '17	Wow, that turned out awesome Jim!!! Yeah, lacquer's not cured paint with permanent poly-vinyl cross-linking, so it can get dissolved easily. As for clears, does anyone know where I can get some of this stuff? Best I've ever used, continues to flow for 20-minutes after spraying for glass-smooth finish! No cutting needed. And super-tough and chip-resistant. EDIT: Ah... I see that DuPont was bought by The Carlyle Group and re-branded as Axalta Coatings... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Axalta Last futzed with by DannoXYZ; June 17th, 2023 at 12:22 AM.

June 16th, 2023, 08:04 PM	#18
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	Thanks JR. I painted my '72 H2 with Imron in 1979, and that paint is still on it. I wouldn't hesitate to use it again. I've spilled brake fluid on it and it doesn't hurt it at all. I even got lacquer thinner on it, and if you wipe it off reasonably quickly it won't damage it either.

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