2002 color change!

speedgsx98 · April 17th, 2009, 09:42 AM

So, after 16 years of riding, including a '92 FZR back in '93, a '90 250 ninja, and numerous others on up to a '99 Gsxr 750 that I had for a few years...I'm back! This time on a yellow/purple ninja 250 =( Oh no!

I got bored, started messing in Microsoft paint software and came up with this new, slightly altered color scheme...which should help me feel better about my manliness. I just bought a black lower cowl of Ebay, and just need to purchase some black vinyl decals to put on the side panels. Whatcha think?

I thought I was going to be able to stomach the purple, but after a week...started looking around and total cost of the color change with new cowling and decals is $100. And I can even sell my old Cowl on ebay and recoupe 2/3 of that cost =). My wife will finally be learning how to ride after all these years. She's only 5'3" and this is the only bike other than standards/cruisers that she can fit as you all know.

speedgsx98 · April 17th, 2009, 09:50 AM

BTW, not sure if I should go gloss black or matte balck as far as the decal on the side panels. Or, if they make a low or high gloss black vinyl. The Lower is going to be a nice shiny black from a 2007 ninja.

Apex · April 17th, 2009, 10:32 AM

If you are going with the shiny lower front fairing, keep the look going by keeping the gloss look traveling up the side. Get whatever matches the look of the paint.

miks · April 17th, 2009, 08:10 PM

Matte/flat black would look better IMO. Remember to post up pics when you're done.

voodoomaster · April 17th, 2009, 08:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by speedgsx98

So, after 16 years of riding, including a '92 FZR back in '93, a '90 250 ninja, and numerous others on up to a '99 Gsxr 750 that I had for a few years...I'm back! This time on a yellow/purple ninja 250 =( Oh no!

I got bored, started messing in Microsoft paint software and came up with this new, slightly altered color scheme...which should help me feel better about my manliness. I just bought a black lower cowl of Ebay, and just need to purchase some black vinyl decals to put on the side panels. Whatcha think?

I thought I was going to be able to stomach the purple, but after a week...started looking around and total cost of the color change with new cowling and decals is $100. And I can even sell my old Cowl on ebay and recoupe 2/3 of that cost =). My wife will finally be learning how to ride after all these years. She's only 5'3" and this is the only bike other than standards/cruisers that she can fit as you all know.

ahhhhhhh...an 08' is what you need...in RED with CCCP decals.

Snake · April 18th, 2009, 06:02 AM

I like it. I think you need to put black on the front cowl stripe as well.

speedgsx98 · May 6th, 2009, 10:50 AM

So, got it done last week...looks just like I thought it would, although I like the contour of the stripe a bit better in the computer generated version...but a minor detail really. Happy with the results. And after selling my prior lower cowl on ebay, total cost for this project was just $55 to get my manliness in check. No more purple...yay.

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Apex · May 6th, 2009, 04:13 PM

Looking good there! You definitely have a one of a kind look going on there.

Me thinks it is time I get off my butt and finally create a design for my ride.

April 17th, 2009, 09:42 AM	#1
speedgsx98 ninjette.org member Name: Dave Location: San Diego Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 250 ninja 2002, 2008 ZX10-R Posts: 149	2002 color change! So, after 16 years of riding, including a '92 FZR back in '93, a '90 250 ninja, and numerous others on up to a '99 Gsxr 750 that I had for a few years...I'm back! This time on a yellow/purple ninja 250 =( Oh no! I got bored, started messing in Microsoft paint software and came up with this new, slightly altered color scheme...which should help me feel better about my manliness. I just bought a black lower cowl of Ebay, and just need to purchase some black vinyl decals to put on the side panels. Whatcha think? I thought I was going to be able to stomach the purple, but after a week...started looking around and total cost of the color change with new cowling and decals is $100. And I can even sell my old Cowl on ebay and recoupe 2/3 of that cost =). My wife will finally be learning how to ride after all these years. She's only 5'3" and this is the only bike other than standards/cruisers that she can fit as you all know.

April 17th, 2009, 10:32 AM	#3
Apex Livin' the Minimoto Life Name: Mark Location: Riding around in TX Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2022 Honda Navi, 2018 Z-125 Pro Posts: A lot.	If you are going with the shiny lower front fairing, keep the look going by keeping the gloss look traveling up the side. Get whatever matches the look of the paint. __________________________________________________ --- My IG Page --- My FB page! --- 2022 Honda Navi && 2018 Z-125 Pro

April 17th, 2009, 08:10 PM	#4
miks I'm lovin' it. Name: Mike Location: Melb, Australia Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Black 250R Posts: A lot.	Matte/flat black would look better IMO. Remember to post up pics when you're done. __________________________________________________ Son: When I grow up I want to ride a motorbike. Father: You can't do both son.

May 6th, 2009, 10:50 AM	#7
speedgsx98 ninjette.org member Name: Dave Location: San Diego Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 250 ninja 2002, 2008 ZX10-R Posts: 149	So, got it done last week...looks just like I thought it would, although I like the contour of the stripe a bit better in the computer generated version...but a minor detail really. Happy with the results. And after selling my prior lower cowl on ebay, total cost for this project was just $55 to get my manliness in check. No more purple...yay. [IMG][/IMG]

May 6th, 2009, 04:13 PM	#8
Apex Livin' the Minimoto Life Name: Mark Location: Riding around in TX Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2022 Honda Navi, 2018 Z-125 Pro Posts: A lot.	Looking good there! You definitely have a one of a kind look going on there. Me thinks it is time I get off my butt and finally create a design for my ride. __________________________________________________ --- My IG Page --- My FB page! --- 2022 Honda Navi && 2018 Z-125 Pro

April 17th, 2009, 09:50 AM	#2
speedgsx98 ninjette.org member Name: Dave Location: San Diego Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 250 ninja 2002, 2008 ZX10-R Posts: 149	BTW, not sure if I should go gloss black or matte balck as far as the decal on the side panels. Or, if they make a low or high gloss black vinyl. The Lower is going to be a nice shiny black from a 2007 ninja.

April 18th, 2009, 06:02 AM	#6
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	I like it. I think you need to put black on the front cowl stripe as well.

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