Finally some pics of my bike

g21-30 · March 29th, 2009, 10:18 AM

It's been raining the past three days and stopped sometime during the night, so I went out this morning. Of course, my bike was filthy after the ride, so I gave her the first official bath via a hose, etc. Used simple green with water to clean her up and then a compressor and chamois to dry.

Hopefully in a few days, I can get some pics without other things (Jeep) in the pics.

kkim · March 29th, 2009, 10:25 AM

Bike looks ready to take on the world!

If you used simple green on the plastics, rewax it. SG has a tendency to strip the wax off paint. That's the reason I use car washing soap to wash my bike. Car washing soap is designed to not strip off the wax that's already on the paint. I do use SG for the grungy/greasy spots, but reoil/regrease after I wash.

Snake · March 29th, 2009, 10:33 AM

Your bike looks very good. Did you wax it as well?

TnNinjaGirl · March 29th, 2009, 10:33 AM

+1 on what Kelly said. Simple Green is like washing your bike with wax remover. Man does it do a good job of getting junk clean though.

I use Nanowax spray for a quick detail and this stuff called "Finish First" for a real good finish. The longer you leave it on the better it does. Dad leaves that stuff on his Mercedes during the winter and buffs it off in the spring. Leaves a great shine and protects the paint very well.

Snake · March 29th, 2009, 10:39 AM

Corey,
Do you know who makes finish first and where I can buy it?

TnNinjaGirl · March 29th, 2009, 10:42 AM

http://www.finishfirstpolish.com/finishfirst.html

Not sure where to purchase it in Louisiana, but I go to the local hot rod shop and they carry it.

Snake · March 29th, 2009, 10:46 AM

Cool thank you for the help.

g21-30 · March 29th, 2009, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by kkim

Bike looks ready to take on the world!

If you used simple green on the plastics, rewax it. SG has a tendency to strip the wax off paint. That's the reason I use car washing soap to wash my bike. Car washing soap is designed to not strip off the wax that's already on the paint. I do use SG for the grungy/greasy spots, but reoil/regrease after I wash.

I didn't use it full strength. Mixed a couple of caps full with a gallon or two of warm water. Clean rag dipped in the mixture and hosed off with clear water.

kkim, you're right about grungy cleaning. I use it (full strength) to clean my pistols, after range sessions.

It's time for a wax job anyway.

g21-30 · March 29th, 2009, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by rcuriel

Your bike looks very good. Did you wax it as well?

Not yet! Thanks

TnNinjaGirl · March 29th, 2009, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by g21-30

It's time for a wax job anyway.

lol, use that in the pick up line thread.

No problem rcuriel, hope you like the results.

Syphen · March 29th, 2009, 11:15 AM

Squeaky clean! That windshield is a monster. I bet it works wonders on the highway though.

TnNinjaGirl · March 29th, 2009, 11:18 AM

He wasn't in the Navy. Though I do get the pleasure of waxing the bottom of our boat every spring. Which sucks. Either way, I don't like to think of my dad and wax in the same sentence. I think I just threw up a little in my mouth.

g21-30 · March 29th, 2009, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Syphen

Squeaky clean! That windshield is a monster. I bet it works wonders on the highway though.

Since I'm 6' 2", it puts the wind right in the mouth, if the visor is open!

spark6 · March 29th, 2009, 02:08 PM

g21... nice bike! How does the ninjette fit you comfort-wise at 6'2"? I'm 6'1"ish (taller on some days! :P ) and have been wondering how these bikes actually fit someone of our stature...

BlueTyke · March 29th, 2009, 04:21 PM

Sweet Sam! Very nice!

The weather was freakish today! It went from like low fourties to seventies then down again. Then throw in the overcast, ran, beautiful sunshine, to rain & very windy, then overcast... I guess the weather Gods could not make up their mind today

g21-30 · March 29th, 2009, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by spark6

g21... nice bike! How does the ninjette fit you comfort-wise at 6'2"? I'm 6'1"ish (taller on some days! :P ) and have been wondering how these bikes actually fit someone of our stature...

It actually fits very well. With the balls of my feet on the pegs, my thighs fit perfectly just below the gas tank and my right heel is about an inch from the muffler.

I was on the verge of purchasing a Suzuki DR650SE, when the Black Ninja 250 arrived at the dealership. After sitting on both of the bikes, I had to have the 250! The sales lady didn't think the 250 would fit me, until she saw me sitting on it. She had been trying to convince me to buy either the DR650SE or a Ninja 500

tinng321 · April 13th, 2009, 02:46 PM

nice bike Sam.

Broom · April 13th, 2009, 03:14 PM

did you groove your tires?

B2FiNiTY · April 13th, 2009, 05:11 PM

What rear stand is that and how do you like it?

Buffalony · April 13th, 2009, 06:29 PM

I'm 6'2" I have the top edge of the tank against my knees. I'm hopping the footrest extenders will help this. I'm wondering if I shoul've got this windsheild instead of the DB?
Looks good. Where did you get the mount?

g21-30 · April 14th, 2009, 06:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Buffalony

I'm 6'2" I have the top edge of the tank against my knees. I'm hopping the footrest extenders will help this. I'm wondering if I shoul've got this windsheild instead of the DB?
Looks good. Where did you get the mount?

Joe,

You could always sell the DB on ebay and get the ST there as well. Might just be a wash. The mount is a Ram, which came from www.cycoactive.com/ I purchased the correct wiring package from them as well.

Does the rear seat rest against your butt, while riding? With leather pants, it's hard to maintain that position, as I tend to slide down the seat into the valley. I have to really squeeze the tank to maintain it. When practicing tight slow turns, the bar ends hit my knees, if I don't sit back!

If you decide to get the extenders, I would be interested in your thoughts. The maker of the extenders posted a pic of himself on his bike and he is 6' 1". The only problem was he's wearing dress shoes, etc. Didn't really get into riding position.

g21-30 · April 14th, 2009, 06:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Broom

did you groove your tires?

Jon, I didn't groove them. When these pics were taken, I only had around 700 miles on them. They are IRC. As you know, this is my first bike, so my "chicken strips" basically take up the "entire" tire!!

g21-30 · April 14th, 2009, 06:26 AM

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Originally Posted by B2FiNiTY

What rear stand is that and how do you like it?

The T-Rex Gold and it is an excellent one. I wish i'd known at the time, I could've gotten the pair (front/rear) as set for roughly $65 more. Just didn't look far enough down the seller's ebay page. The front (gold) will cost an additional $110, but that's what I'm going to get.

Here's a link:

http://tinyurl.com/c7eueo

Viper-Byte · April 14th, 2009, 01:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by g21-30

Jon, I didn't groove them. When these pics were taken, I only had around 700 miles on them. They are IRC. As you know, this is my first bike, so my "chicken strips" basically take up the "entire" tire!!

This is my first bike too, I have managed to get the chicken strips on the rear down to lest than 5mm wide (and I was scraping my boots while doing that

), but the front I don't think I will get down anytime soon, they are still quite large.

g21-30 · April 14th, 2009, 02:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Viper-Byte

This is my first bike too, I have managed to get the chicken strips on the rear down to lest than 5mm wide (and I was scraping my boots while doing that

), but the front I don't think I will get down anytime soon, they are still quite large.

Rear strips are narrow and front aren't! What are you doing....wheelies in the curves?

Viper-Byte · April 14th, 2009, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by g21-30

Rear strips are narrow and front aren't! What are you doing....wheelies in the curves?

Well yeah, I am trying to preserve my front tire a little more

Though it seems to be wearing faster than the rear.

Does everyone else find the front wears faster than the rear or the other way around?

I will try and get some pics of it at lunch and show you what I mean.

Buffalony · April 15th, 2009, 06:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by g21-30

Joe,

Does the rear seat rest against your butt, while riding? With leather pants, it's hard to maintain that position, as I tend to slide down the seat into the valley. I have to really squeeze the tank to maintain it. When practicing tight slow turns, the bar ends hit my knees, if I don't sit back!

If you decide to get the extenders, I would be interested in your thoughts. The maker of the extenders posted a pic of himself on his bike and he is 6' 1". The only problem was he's wearing dress shoes, etc. Didn't really get into riding position.

Nope. I dont rest againsg it. But I always slide down the frickin seat. I kinda hav to rest my body on my arms which ofcourse sucks for longer rides. that or the boys end up on the tank! Think im gonna try the seat mod when I get a chance (too many other mods going on at once) to see if that helps me. I have the same problem with tight slow turns too

I'll let you know what they do for me when I get them. Hav'nt ordered yet but its on the back burner.

March 29th, 2009, 10:18 AM	#1
g21-30 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Sam Location: Northern Virginia Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250R 2009 Posts: A lot.	Finally some pics of my bike It's been raining the past three days and stopped sometime during the night, so I went out this morning. Of course, my bike was filthy after the ride, so I gave her the first official bath via a hose, etc. Used simple green with water to clean her up and then a compressor and chamois to dry. Hopefully in a few days, I can get some pics without other things (Jeep) in the pics. Last futzed with by g21-30; April 13th, 2009 at 05:00 AM.

March 29th, 2009, 04:21 PM	#15
BlueTyke So slow I'm first! Name: Sunny Location: San Jose, CA Join Date: Oct 2008 Motorcycle(s): 06 Kawasaki Ninja EX250 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 10	Sweet Sam! Very nice! The weather was freakish today! It went from like low fourties to seventies then down again. Then throw in the overcast, ran, beautiful sunshine, to rain & very windy, then overcast... I guess the weather Gods could not make up their mind today __________________________________________________ Learn from the mistakes of others, you cannot make them all yourself. Save yourself the trouble and Learn.

April 13th, 2009, 03:14 PM	#18
Broom Track Junkie Name: Jon Location: Dallas Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250r Track Bike, DR350 commuter, KDX220 woods bike Posts: 602	did you groove your tires? __________________________________________________ Las Escobas -- Track Bikes Save Lives JonBroom.com

April 13th, 2009, 06:29 PM	#20
Buffalony ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Joe Location: Buffalo NY Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 08 Ninja 250 "Wasabi", 82 Yamaha xj650j Posts: A lot.	I'm 6'2" I have the top edge of the tank against my knees. I'm hopping the footrest extenders will help this. I'm wondering if I shoul've got this windsheild instead of the DB? Looks good. Where did you get the mount? __________________________________________________

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March 29th, 2009, 10:25 AM	#2
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	Bike looks ready to take on the world! If you used simple green on the plastics, rewax it. SG has a tendency to strip the wax off paint. That's the reason I use car washing soap to wash my bike. Car washing soap is designed to not strip off the wax that's already on the paint. I do use SG for the grungy/greasy spots, but reoil/regrease after I wash.

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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	Your bike looks very good. Did you wax it as well?

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TnNinjaGirl Ms. Personality Name: CB Location: Murvill, TN Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): Depends on the week you ask Posts: A lot.	+1 on what Kelly said. Simple Green is like washing your bike with wax remover. Man does it do a good job of getting junk clean though. I use Nanowax spray for a quick detail and this stuff called "Finish First" for a real good finish. The longer you leave it on the better it does. Dad leaves that stuff on his Mercedes during the winter and buffs it off in the spring. Leaves a great shine and protects the paint very well.

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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	Corey, Do you know who makes finish first and where I can buy it?

March 29th, 2009, 10:42 AM	#6
TnNinjaGirl Ms. Personality Name: CB Location: Murvill, TN Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): Depends on the week you ask Posts: A lot.	http://www.finishfirstpolish.com/finishfirst.html Not sure where to purchase it in Louisiana, but I go to the local hot rod shop and they carry it.

March 29th, 2009, 10:46 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	Cool thank you for the help.

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Syphen Some weird Canuck! Name: Greg Location: Ontario - Canada Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): '92 CBR250RR "Babyblade", 2008 Ninja 250R, 2001 CBR600F4i Posts: 209	Squeaky clean! That windshield is a monster. I bet it works wonders on the highway though.

March 29th, 2009, 11:18 AM	#12
TnNinjaGirl Ms. Personality Name: CB Location: Murvill, TN Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): Depends on the week you ask Posts: A lot.	He wasn't in the Navy. Though I do get the pleasure of waxing the bottom of our boat every spring. Which sucks. Either way, I don't like to think of my dad and wax in the same sentence. I think I just threw up a little in my mouth.

March 29th, 2009, 02:08 PM	#14
spark6 ninjette.org newbie Name: John Location: CT Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): none yet Posts: 2	g21... nice bike! How does the ninjette fit you comfort-wise at 6'2"? I'm 6'1"ish (taller on some days! :P ) and have been wondering how these bikes actually fit someone of our stature...

April 13th, 2009, 02:46 PM	#17
tinng321 ninjette.org sage Name: Tin Location: NJ Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 08 black 250r (sold); '09 black zx6r Posts: 903	nice bike Sam.

April 13th, 2009, 05:11 PM	#19
B2FiNiTY ninjette.org member Name: D Location: cali Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawi Ninja 250R Posts: 114	What rear stand is that and how do you like it?