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Old March 4th, 2019, 08:01 PM   #1
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Dangerous addiction....

So, I got my ninja 250 in July of last year. Love it, and it’s mint all black 07. But I like to tinker on things, and have a list of mods I wanted to do. My only issue was modding such a nice clean bike. It seemed wrong to cut up or bolt on too much when it has been fun and so reliable stock. So, I have to decide what I was willing to do, and this week I found the answer.

I’m now the proud owner of a silver orange black 05 that was laid down, and a blue 04 parts bike with body parts missing. Not bad for 800 invested.

Let the scrambler build begin!
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Old March 4th, 2019, 08:05 PM   #2
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Congratulations on your new addiction! I look forward to pics of your current bike and your build bike as it comes along.
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Old March 4th, 2019, 11:03 PM   #3
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That sounds like a good solution for your need to tinker!
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Old March 5th, 2019, 07:09 AM   #4
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I too bought an all too nice 2007 to mod but chose to mod away! Good on you for exercising restraint and common sense

Have fun with the new project, hope to see updates & pics!
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Old March 6th, 2019, 04:30 AM   #5
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Welcome!

Want to know the secret to modifying a vehicle and not ruining it? Tasteful, thorough, and clean modifications done without shortcuts or cost cutting. Build it as if you're trying to sell a product with your name on it.

This, coming from a dude who had a thoroughly molested 250 that was also clean and well maintained, and is on his way to a Miata that's modified in a similar fashion.
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Old March 6th, 2019, 05:52 PM   #6
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Want to know the secret to modifying a vehicle and not ruining it? Tasteful, thorough, and clean modifications done without shortcuts or cost cutting. Build it as if you're trying to sell a product with your name on it.


This is my 500 after about $2500 worth of mods. Most people probably wouldn't notice much beyond the mufflers. I still have all the original parts, and can put it back to 100% stock other than three small holes that were drilled.

Obviously a scrambler is going to require some bigger, more permanent mods, but take your time and do it the right way rather than the cheap/easy way. In the end, you'll be glad you did.
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Old March 6th, 2019, 06:18 PM   #7
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Welcome!

Want to know the secret to modifying a vehicle and not ruining it? Tasteful, thorough, and clean modifications done without shortcuts or cost cutting. Build it as if you're trying to sell a product with your name on it.

This, coming from a dude who had a thoroughly molested 250 that was also clean and well maintained, and is on his way to a Miata that's modified in a similar fashion.
This is my aim, and I’m gathering the parts I will need now. I have done many cars before, but this will be my first motorcycle. Normally I try and stick to bolt ons, but this time I will be cutting and altering the frame. I guess I do have two Incase I mess one up.
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Old March 6th, 2019, 06:52 PM   #8
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Old March 7th, 2019, 04:41 PM   #9
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The bright side is tons of these things were made, so if you really mess it up, you can always build a new one.
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Old March 8th, 2019, 01:51 PM   #10
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Let me know when you have more than 5 in the garage at once.
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Old March 8th, 2019, 01:55 PM   #11
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Let me know when you have more than 5 in the garage at once.
5 ex250s or 5 total.... because I’m at 6 now if you count all motor 2 wheelers.
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5 ex250s or 5 total.... because I’m at 6 now if you count all motor 2 wheelers.
I had 5 EX 250's at once in the garage. Now I'm down to 4 Harley's in the garage and one Ninja outside.
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