Decal Kits for 08+ Ninja 250r

Crriiissss · August 18th, 2011, 06:11 AM

I've been looking for a place to buy decal kits for my ninja and I found some pretty good looking ones that aren't as pricey compared to other ones I've seen elsewhere. I thought I would share with all of you and get some opinions on them.

Here's the link: http://j3graphix.com/ninja250main.htm

Some pictures from the site and there's plenty more there:

azimmer11 · August 18th, 2011, 06:34 AM

damn the ones on this page are sweet: http://j3graphix.com/ninja2506.htm

Nemesis · August 18th, 2011, 07:56 AM

That all depends on the type of material they use. If it's a die-cut vinyl don't expect to be able to peel away the decal if you make a mistake or don't like the angle position.

The ones I get are a bit pricey but you can peel them of numerous of times and it will still hold its adhesiveness (sp?).

Kurgan · August 18th, 2011, 08:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nemesis

That all depends on the type of material they use. If it's a die-cut vinyl don't expect to be able to peel away the decal if you make a mistake or don't like the angle position.

There's a VERY easy way around the positioning mistakes.....

Soapy Water.

It's how the expensive vinyl shops apply full car wraps and tinted windows to high dollar rides.

Just a few drops of common dish soap in a mist spray bottle then fill it with distilled or filtered water, spray the bike surface (after thorough cleaning, making sure there's no dust), then spray both sides of the vinyl and apply.

Get your positioning just right, then slowly start to squeegee out the soapy water from the middle towards the edges to cut down on air bubbles.

Give it 36 to 48 hours to dry before riding.

If any air bubbles remain after that time, DON'T try to force them toward the edge, just get a small pin and pop the bubble and force the air out.

I used to do vinyl lettering on the sides of boats with my aunt when I was young, that's how she taught me.

This technique even works for screen protectors on cellphones and game systems like the PSP and the DS variants, just be careful not to get any water inside the electronics, have a piece of dry toilet paper sitting at the edge of the vinyl to catch any escaping water. And don't spray the system itself, just the protector/vinyl skin.

Outlander Systems · August 18th, 2011, 09:24 PM

http://www.photoreflect.com/store/Or...&po=192&pc=279

I like the guy's picture on page 231.

vnranger · August 19th, 2011, 05:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crriiissss

I've been looking for a place to buy decal kits for my ninja and I found some pretty good looking ones that aren't as pricey compared to other ones I've seen elsewhere. I thought I would share with all of you and get some opinions on them.

Here's the link: http://j3graphix.com/ninja250main.htm

Some pictures from the site and there's plenty more there:

Much much better than the kits I found on ebay.

Kurgan · August 19th, 2011, 08:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vnranger

Much much better than the kits I found on ebay.

For the price, you could make your own vinyls cheaper just by buying Self Stick Vinyl at your local craft store and cutting out your own design. There's hundreds of colors to choose from, including chrome, metallic, and pearl variants.

It's really not that hard to do, and you're only limited by your imagination.

You can pay $45 to $60 to buy another "me too" pre-made kit, or you can create your own 100% custom piece for a fraction of the price that it would cost you at a pro vinyl place.

Crriiissss · August 19th, 2011, 09:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kurgan

For the price, you could make your own vinyls cheaper just by buying Self Stick Vinyl at your local craft store and cutting out your own design. There's hundreds of colors to choose from, including chrome, metallic, and pearl variants.

It's really not that hard to do, and you're only limited by your imagination.

You can pay $45 to $60 to buy another "me too" pre-made kit, or you can create your own 100% custom piece for a fraction of the price that it would cost you at a pro vinyl place.

Your absolutely right. but i like to think of it as paying for the time it would take me to design , measure and cut the decals out.
only if i had the time to do all that i would, otherwise I'm pretty much stuck with these pre-made kits for now:/

BTW nice ninja!

BLUE!

Highalltheway · August 19th, 2011, 09:20 PM

Just a tip for applying decals. Use johnsons baby shampoo in your spray bottle, not too much.

Mocha Man · August 19th, 2011, 09:38 PM

Those look amazing, but I'm wondering how durable they are if they're that cheap

THE BIG SITT · January 3rd, 2012, 04:49 PM

Does anyone know of a site where I can get the stock decals? I want to add the decals from the '11 SE to mine...

EsrTek · January 3rd, 2012, 05:27 PM

Stock stickers can be bought from bikebandit.com, I just got some from there for my replacement fairing, albeit wrong side of bike. I only ordered the 2 big ones w/ the black and red, 1 is $95 and the other is $45.
I didn't bother w the stickers that look like paint splashes, as I took those off 3 mins after bringing bike home.

j3graphix · June 28th, 2012, 07:35 AM

Hey guys sorry to bump an old topic. Thanks Crriiissss for the kind words. I do these kits part time at home. It's almost more of a hobby for me. I'm not here to sell, just inform.

The kits I make are machine cut vinyl. The vinyl is made for exterior signage and rated at 4-5 years, so they will hold up very well on a bike unless you leave it outside uncovered all the time. I can make custom designs and I make all of my existing designs in almost any color combination. Contact me if you need anything. I have made templates of nearly every area of the bike, so I can design something and know that it will fit the first time.

It's good to be here. I now have an 08 250 (technically my wife's) and I've always been a fan of the bike.

ilovejesus · June 28th, 2012, 11:08 AM

http://www.ebay.com/itm/220848549292...=p5197.c0.m619

I personally think these look way better. More expensive but...sexy lol

CZroe · June 28th, 2012, 05:38 PM

One of the bikes recently for sale here had a number plate like paint job that continued on the seat cowl. My idea for custom graphics kinda needs that. Anyone seen tail + cowl numberplate graphics?

Edit: http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showt...907#post518907

maglin · August 24th, 2012, 01:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ilovejesus

http://www.ebay.com/itm/220848549292...=p5197.c0.m619

I personally think these look way better. More expensive but...sexy lol

Nice! Has anybody bought any of these?

Peanut_EOD · August 24th, 2012, 05:48 AM

I get my stickers from Chris Kruzel of Drippin Wet. They are worth every penny. Just give him an Idea of what you want and he'll design it for you.

CZroe · September 19th, 2012, 05:01 PM

www.fludesigns.com

www.factoryeffex.com

August 18th, 2011, 09:24 PM	#5
Outlander Systems ninjette.org Tengu Name: Mike Location: Atlanta, Georgia Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): Kawasaki Ninja ZX6R Posts: 256	http://www.photoreflect.com/store/Or...&po=192&pc=279 I like the guy's picture on page 231. __________________________________________________ Outlander Systems YouTube Channel Outlander Systems Facebook Page

August 19th, 2011, 09:20 PM	#9
Highalltheway ninjette.org member Name: Omar Location: Dallas Texas Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 ninja 250 special edition Posts: 54	Soapy water. Just a tip for applying decals. Use johnsons baby shampoo in your spray bottle, not too much.

June 28th, 2012, 11:08 AM	#14
ilovejesus ninjette.org member Name: David Location: Florida Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Kawasaki Ninja 250r Posts: 77	http://www.ebay.com/itm/220848549292...=p5197.c0.m619 I personally think these look way better. More expensive but...sexy lol __________________________________________________ Saved by Grace

June 28th, 2012, 05:38 PM	#15
CZroe CPT Falcon Name: J.Emmett Turner Location: Newnan, GA Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): '08 CP Blue EX250J, '97 unpainted EX250F, 2nd '97 unpainted EX250F (no engine), '07 black EX250F Posts: A lot.	One of the bikes recently for sale here had a number plate like paint job that continued on the seat cowl. My idea for custom graphics kinda needs that. Anyone seen tail + cowl numberplate graphics? Edit: http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showt...907#post518907 Last futzed with by CZroe; June 28th, 2012 at 06:46 PM.

August 24th, 2012, 05:48 AM	#17
Peanut_EOD ninjette.org sage Name: Peanut Location: Senoia, GA Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): Green 2013 ZX-6R Posts: 723	I get my stickers from Chris Kruzel of Drippin Wet. They are worth every penny. Just give him an Idea of what you want and he'll design it for you. __________________________________________________ http://www.simplysurrealphotography....es/peanut2.png

August 18th, 2011, 06:34 AM	#2
azimmer11 ninjette.org sage Name: Alex Location: michigan Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250r Posts: 784	damn the ones on this page are sweet: http://j3graphix.com/ninja2506.htm

August 18th, 2011, 07:56 AM	#3
Nemesis CVMA #74 WSMC #750 Name: Nemesis Location: On the track Join Date: Oct 2009 Motorcycle(s): All of them Posts: A lot.	That all depends on the type of material they use. If it's a die-cut vinyl don't expect to be able to peel away the decal if you make a mistake or don't like the angle position. The ones I get are a bit pricey but you can peel them of numerous of times and it will still hold its adhesiveness (sp?).

August 19th, 2011, 09:38 PM	#10
Mocha Man Blue Shell magnet Name: Nolan Location: Northwest Washington Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 1997 Ninja 250 Posts: 816	Those look amazing, but I'm wondering how durable they are if they're that cheap

January 3rd, 2012, 04:49 PM	#11
THE BIG SITT ninjette.org sage Name: Andy Location: Indianapolis Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: 771	Does anyone know of a site where I can get the stock decals? I want to add the decals from the '11 SE to mine...

January 3rd, 2012, 05:27 PM	#12
EsrTek ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Eric Location: Murfreesboro, TN Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): '13 300 Posts: A lot.	Stock stickers can be bought from bikebandit.com, I just got some from there for my replacement fairing, albeit wrong side of bike. I only ordered the 2 big ones w/ the black and red, 1 is $95 and the other is $45. I didn't bother w the stickers that look like paint splashes, as I took those off 3 mins after bringing bike home.

June 28th, 2012, 07:35 AM	#13
j3graphix ninjette.org newbie Name: Jimmy Location: Knoxville, TN Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250, 2002 VFR800 Posts: 1	Hey guys sorry to bump an old topic. Thanks Crriiissss for the kind words. I do these kits part time at home. It's almost more of a hobby for me. I'm not here to sell, just inform. The kits I make are machine cut vinyl. The vinyl is made for exterior signage and rated at 4-5 years, so they will hold up very well on a bike unless you leave it outside uncovered all the time. I can make custom designs and I make all of my existing designs in almost any color combination. Contact me if you need anything. I have made templates of nearly every area of the bike, so I can design something and know that it will fit the first time. It's good to be here. I now have an 08 250 (technically my wife's) and I've always been a fan of the bike.

September 19th, 2012, 05:01 PM	#18
CZroe CPT Falcon Name: J.Emmett Turner Location: Newnan, GA Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): '08 CP Blue EX250J, '97 unpainted EX250F, 2nd '97 unpainted EX250F (no engine), '07 black EX250F Posts: A lot.	www.fludesigns.com www.factoryeffex.com

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