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james250ninja · October 9th, 2013, 08:32 AM

should I remove flames or keep them

IF I REMOVE FLAMES WILL I LOSE VALUE IN MY BIKE WHEN I SELL IT

JohnnyBravo · October 9th, 2013, 08:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by james250ninja

should I remove flames or keep them

IF I REMOVE FLAMES WILL I LOSE VALUE IN MY BIKE WHEN I SELL IT

Most folks remove the flames... I like em, but that's not my bike. I would imagine you wouldn't lose money.

NevadaWolf · October 9th, 2013, 09:14 AM

Seeing as there are thousands of pregens out there in all sorts of stock and custom paint schemes, I would imagine that the only value you would lose is aesthetic. For the buyers who want the stock flames you may lose out but you will gain those who like the clean look of a solid black.

It's personal preference, I actually like the silly flame and tribal decals. But for the right price, good maintenance record, and clean looking bike, it wouldn't be a factor in my purchase decision.

If you do remove them, and the next owner decides they want them, Kawi and numerous aftermarket places sell the decals.

adouglas · October 9th, 2013, 09:26 AM

Lose 'em. The bike will look better and may actually increase in value.

rasta · October 9th, 2013, 09:36 AM

Take 'em off. Flames on a bike are so cheeseball. Ssshhhh don't tell Harley badasses

allanoue · October 9th, 2013, 09:50 AM

The flames slow your bike down. You need to take them off.

iplante · October 9th, 2013, 12:04 PM

I don't mind the silver flames on the blue or red bikes, but I don't like these red ones on the black paint. Take them off!

Mocha Man · October 10th, 2013, 07:35 AM

As long as you don't sell it to a dealer, you shouldn't lose money out of it.

akima · October 10th, 2013, 07:54 AM

I'd remove them if I was you.

I'm trying not to think about re-sale value of my ninjette. I just want to think about its current value to me!

pinkard129 · October 10th, 2013, 06:46 PM

Mask everything off but the flames and paint over the flames with matte black. That way you still have them but you'll almost have to look for them. I think it'd look pretty good

Joshorilla · October 10th, 2013, 06:48 PM

If you take them off, you risk having a shadow where the paint under the sticker hasn't been UV damaged.

akima · October 10th, 2013, 11:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joshorilla

If you take them off, you risk having a shadow where the paint under the sticker hasn't been UV damaged.

Ah good point.

IMO that would still look better though. He'd have a very understated black flame shadow instead of 90s in-your-face flames.

Kokosun · October 11th, 2013, 04:02 AM

Personally, I'd remove them.

But, Josh makes a good point about colour. Does anybody know about this and can provide advice to James in terms of fading of the plastics?

ForceofWill · October 11th, 2013, 04:10 AM

Shouldn't be a different color underneath. You'll probably have some dirt collected around the edges of the sickers since they've been on so long.

Peel them off and give the bike a good wash then just clay the remaining residue and it should clean right up.

crazymadbastard · October 11th, 2013, 07:04 AM

those red flames look horrible!

akima · October 11th, 2013, 11:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ForceofWill

Shouldn't be a different color underneath. You'll probably have some dirt collected around the edges of the sickers since they've been on so long.

Peel them off and give the bike a good wash then just clay the remaining residue and it should clean right up.

What do you mean by "clay" the remaining residue? Curious.

alex.s · October 11th, 2013, 12:21 PM

clay. its like dirt. but squishy.

allanoue · October 11th, 2013, 12:22 PM

mud?

CC Cowboy · October 11th, 2013, 12:27 PM

Put on blue flames, they are much hotter.

crazymadbastard · October 11th, 2013, 12:38 PM

Tthere is a detailing product called clay- its like playdough and picks up dirt and grime from the paint.

Fly'in Ninja · October 11th, 2013, 01:55 PM

^^^ ^^^

Company name: Mother's

Product name: Gold Clay Bar

crazymadbastard · October 11th, 2013, 01:56 PM

As to depreciation, already a very low values to be worried about it

ForceofWill · October 11th, 2013, 02:10 PM

Lots of companies sell detail clay, in kits even with a detail spray. Easy to use and removes contaminants from paint. The mothers kit is good if you can get it there. Comes with everything you need.

akima · October 11th, 2013, 02:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crazymadbastard

Tthere is a detailing product called clay- its like playdough and picks up dirt and grime from the paint.

@alex.s: So there Mr Sarcastic

lgk · October 11th, 2013, 03:20 PM

clay products do work great, just wash the bike well and use a good cleaning spray.

October 9th, 2013, 09:14 AM	#3
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October 9th, 2013, 12:04 PM	#7
iplante I ride like a granny Name: Isabelle Location: Minneapolis Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2003 Ninja 250R - EX250F Posts: 521 Blog Entries: 1	I don't mind the silver flames on the blue or red bikes, but I don't like these red ones on the black paint. Take them off! __________________________________________________ WANTED for 88-07 Ninja 250: Corbin Gunfighter & Lady seat

October 10th, 2013, 07:54 AM	#9
akima Nooblet Name: Akima Location: England Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Ninja 250R FI Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '13	I'd remove them if I was you. I'm trying not to think about re-sale value of my ninjette. I just want to think about its current value to me!
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October 11th, 2013, 07:04 AM	#15
crazymadbastard I'm crazy,your excuse is? Name: Winston Location: Connecticut Join Date: May 2013 Motorcycle(s): 250 2007 ninja Posts: A lot.	those red flames look horrible! __________________________________________________ My Cafe Racer Build My intro post

October 9th, 2013, 09:36 AM	#5
rasta Your face Name: Wes Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jul 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2014 Honda CBR650f Posts: A lot.	Take 'em off. Flames on a bike are so cheeseball. Ssshhhh don't tell Harley badasses

October 9th, 2013, 09:50 AM	#6
allanoue ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Al Location: York, Pa Join Date: Dec 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300..............2008 Ninja 500-sold...2009 Ninja 250-Crashed Posts: Too much. MOTM - Sep '14	The flames slow your bike down. You need to take them off.

October 10th, 2013, 07:35 AM	#8
Mocha Man Blue Shell magnet Name: Nolan Location: Northwest Washington Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 1997 Ninja 250 Posts: 816	As long as you don't sell it to a dealer, you shouldn't lose money out of it.

October 10th, 2013, 06:46 PM	#10
pinkard129 ninjette.org member Name: michael Location: Clay County, Alabama Join Date: Jan 2010 Motorcycle(s): 04' ninja matte black and naked Posts: 40	Mask everything off but the flames and paint over the flames with matte black. That way you still have them but you'll almost have to look for them. I think it'd look pretty good

October 10th, 2013, 06:48 PM	#11
Joshorilla Bass Master General Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 24	If you take them off, you risk having a shadow where the paint under the sticker hasn't been UV damaged.

October 11th, 2013, 04:02 AM	#13
Kokosun Are you sure about that? Name: That's "Sir" to you! Location: Chorleywood (Nr. London) Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250R-F16, Versys KLE650 CAF Posts: 418	Personally, I'd remove them. But, Josh makes a good point about colour. Does anybody know about this and can provide advice to James in terms of fading of the plastics?

October 11th, 2013, 04:10 AM	#14
ForceofWill Blind 250 Loving Whore Name: Tom Location: Chesapeake, VA Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2008 250R, 02 FZ1, '20 Fat Bob 114 Posts: A lot.	Shouldn't be a different color underneath. You'll probably have some dirt collected around the edges of the sickers since they've been on so long. Peel them off and give the bike a good wash then just clay the remaining residue and it should clean right up.

October 11th, 2013, 12:21 PM	#17
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	clay. its like dirt. but squishy. __________________________________________________

October 11th, 2013, 12:22 PM	#18
allanoue ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Al Location: York, Pa Join Date: Dec 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300..............2008 Ninja 500-sold...2009 Ninja 250-Crashed Posts: Too much. MOTM - Sep '14	mud?

October 11th, 2013, 12:27 PM	#19
CC Cowboy ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Whodat Location: Ware Is.,MA Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): I pass the wind! Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '13, Jun '14	Put on blue flames, they are much hotter. __________________________________________________ If everything seems under control; you're just not going fast enough!

October 11th, 2013, 12:38 PM	#20
crazymadbastard I'm crazy,your excuse is? Name: Winston Location: Connecticut Join Date: May 2013 Motorcycle(s): 250 2007 ninja Posts: A lot.	Tthere is a detailing product called clay- its like playdough and picks up dirt and grime from the paint. __________________________________________________ My Cafe Racer Build My intro post

October 11th, 2013, 01:55 PM	#21
Fly'in Ninja ninjette.org guru Name: Al Location: Bay Area Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): C-250R-ST Posts: 287	^^^ ^^^ Company name: Mother's Product name: Gold Clay Bar

October 11th, 2013, 01:56 PM	#22
crazymadbastard I'm crazy,your excuse is? Name: Winston Location: Connecticut Join Date: May 2013 Motorcycle(s): 250 2007 ninja Posts: A lot.	As to depreciation, already a very low values to be worried about it __________________________________________________ My Cafe Racer Build My intro post

October 11th, 2013, 02:10 PM	#23
ForceofWill Blind 250 Loving Whore Name: Tom Location: Chesapeake, VA Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2008 250R, 02 FZ1, '20 Fat Bob 114 Posts: A lot.	Lots of companies sell detail clay, in kits even with a detail spray. Easy to use and removes contaminants from paint. The mothers kit is good if you can get it there. Comes with everything you need.

October 11th, 2013, 03:20 PM	#25
lgk ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jason Location: Norfolk, VA Join Date: Dec 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2012 EX250, 2014 EX300 Posts: A lot.	clay products do work great, just wash the bike well and use a good cleaning spray. __________________________________________________ Ethioknight Memorial Fund- Sticker sale http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=111700

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