Flame decals...Eliminated!

Singh2jz · April 22nd, 2013, 10:44 PM

Finally got to take those stickers off..

I'll try to get some better pics tomorrow..

c-dog · April 22nd, 2013, 10:59 PM

Looks nice with the flames removed. Minimalistic and clean.

The only other things I'd do if it were my bike would be blacking out the exhausts and headers, and blacking out the chrome disc on the frame by the rear sets. That would clean it up even more (if that's what you are looking to do). I love blacked out exhausts. When I finally pick up my 300 I am probably going to be blacking it out too like I did to my new gen 250 I had.

I like the look of the pre and new gen 250s. Both have unique styles. If I had my way I'd own a pre, new and 300 all at the same time.

Singh2jz · April 22nd, 2013, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by c-dog

Looks nice with the flames removed. Minimalistic and clean.

The only other things I'd do if it were my bike would be blacking out the exhausts and headers, and blacking out the chrome disc on the frame by the rear sets. That would clean it up even more (if that's what you are looking to do). I love blacked out exhausts. When I finally pick up my 300 I am probably going to be blacking it out too like I did to my new gen 250 I had.

I like the look of the pre and new gen 250s. Both have unique styles. If I had my way I'd own a pre, new and 300 all at the same time.

That's exactly what I was thinking of doing! hahaha..don't really like chrome, unless it's on a custom bike or something. I've got the paint for the pipes, but don't know when I'll have the time. The pre-gens are unique, but that tail looks so weird sometimes..it's all good though!

five10 · April 22nd, 2013, 11:38 PM

Nice and clean. I like it!

Did you just use a heatgun and peel, or did you use another method?

c-dog · April 23rd, 2013, 12:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Singh2jz

That's exactly what I was thinking of doing! hahaha..don't really like chrome, unless it's on a custom bike or something. I've got the paint for the pipes, but don't know when I'll have the time. The pre-gens are unique, but that tail looks so weird sometimes..it's all good though!

Excellent! Funny that you were thinking about doing the black out before I mentioned it. Good taste in mods.

It will look even cleaner with blackened exhausts. When you do get to doing the exhaust it would be cool to see some pics of how it looks.

Singh2jz · April 23rd, 2013, 12:49 AM

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Originally Posted by five10

Nice and clean. I like it!

Did you just use a heatgun and peel, or did you use another method?

I used a hairdryer lol. I don't know if it could have been easier with a heatgun, but it still worked. Then I sprayed some goo-gone after to remove the adhesive..some of it was really hard to take off, it got me a little crazy..haha

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Originally Posted by c-dog

Excellent! Funny that you were thinking about doing the black out before I mentioned it. Good taste in mods.

It will look even cleaner with blackened exhausts. When you do get to doing the exhaust it would be cool to see some pics of how it looks.

Thanks! I'm going to be keeping track of all the changes I make, so for sure I'll post up pics..

choneofakind · April 23rd, 2013, 07:19 AM

Looks nice and clean!! I've considered taking off my decals, but I like the stock look. Plus it's a bike from 1999; the paint is probably faded where there's no decals.

StephenA · April 23rd, 2013, 09:39 AM

nice work the bike looks way better without the tribal flames. I was so relieved when I did the same to my bike. Are you going to move the signals to the pods? It really cleans up the tail IMO.

Singh2jz · April 23rd, 2013, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by choneofakind

Looks nice and clean!! I've considered taking off my decals, but I like the stock look. Plus it's a bike from 1999; the paint is probably faded where there's no decals.

thanks! Your decals look way better than the flames lol..I wouldn't have taken them off either if my bike had those..

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Originally Posted by StephenA

nice work the bike looks way better without the tribal flames. I was so relieved when I did the same to my bike. Are you going to move the signals to the pods? It really cleans up the tail IMO.

thanks..I'm thinking about using the pods for more brake light and doing something else for signals, but we will see what idea me brain cooks up..

kirk595x · April 23rd, 2013, 11:57 AM

Looks good!!

StephenA · April 23rd, 2013, 07:01 PM

right on right on

b.miller123 · May 11th, 2013, 12:19 PM

Don't paint the exhaust. It looks fine the way it is. It works well with the silver wheels. When I am shopping for bikes, if I see spray painted anything it just screams "hack job", or "what are they hiding?" I know that everyone thinks they'll never sell their bike. Even if that's the case, you would be better off just leaving well enough alone. There is a difference between "tastefully clean" and "attacked by a bored teenager".

I'm the first guy to say that I don't like chrome stuff or gold anodized crap, but if it came stock it usually doesn't looks bad. It also might be hard to replace those mint cans if you paint them. Try picking up a set of black ones first and see if you like them.

Singh2jz · May 11th, 2013, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by b.miller123

Don't paint the exhaust. It looks fine the way it is. It works well with the silver wheels. When I am shopping for bikes, if I see spray painted anything it just screams "hack job", or "what are they hiding?" I know that everyone thinks they'll never sell their bike. Even if that's the case, you would be better off just leaving well enough alone. There is a difference between "tastefully clean" and "attacked by a bored teenager".

I'm the first guy to say that I don't like chrome stuff or gold anodized crap, but if it came stock it usually doesn't looks bad. It also might be hard to replace those mint cans if you paint them. Try picking up a set of black ones first and see if you like them.

Yoo thanks for being honest..I will put what you said into consideration, but it all depends on how everything plays out. I'm gonna fully utilize Photoshop before doing any painting, so I don't do any damage lol. I might end up not doing anything else! Lol

I didn't think about that before, but I will try to throw on the stock black ones to see how they look in real time..Thank you for the honest input and advice, I appreciate it!

slickt0mmy · May 14th, 2013, 04:19 PM

Your bike is so clean!! haha I just rode mine today and am feeling ashamed at how dirty it's looking. Definitely needs a bath.

Great job on the decal removal though. Cant even tell they were there!

choneofakind · May 14th, 2013, 06:33 PM

Adam. It's Ohio, welcome to the not-clean bike club.

slickt0mmy · May 14th, 2013, 06:56 PM

haha very true. It's hard to keep anything clean around here with all this pollen floating around. I came out of work the other day and had a yellow coat of powder all over my bike.

Singh2jz · May 14th, 2013, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by slickt0mmy

Your bike is so clean!! haha I just rode mine today and am feeling ashamed at how dirty it's looking. Definitely needs a bath.

Great job on the decal removal though. Cant even tell they were there!

haha thanks! it doesn't have to be clean all the time..lol. Mine was just clean because of all the goo-gone I had to rub everywhere..some of the outlines are still there though, just not where I took the picture

cookiebug79 · May 17th, 2013, 04:08 PM

Oh no! Without flames, how will you go fast? The flames add the last 10 hp!

(J/K nice work!)

Singh2jz · May 17th, 2013, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by cookiebug79

Oh no! Without flames, how will you go fast? The flames add the last 10 hp!

(J/K nice work!)

HAHAHAHA! I was gonna write something like that, but forgot lol..thanks!

April 22nd, 2013, 10:44 PM	#1
Singh2jz ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Inderveer Location: San Jose Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): '07 ex250-F/J Posts: A lot.	Flame decals...Eliminated! Finally got to take those stickers off.. I'll try to get some better pics tomorrow.. __________________________________________________ The Bike \| The Truck

April 22nd, 2013, 11:38 PM	#4
five10 ninjette.org member Name: Nasty Location: East Bay - CA Join Date: Jan 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ebony Ninja 300 Posts: 55	Nice and clean. I like it! Did you just use a heatgun and peel, or did you use another method? __________________________________________________ -Need tips/have tips to give on buying a new bike? Visit my thread. Add your input! http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=122975

April 23rd, 2013, 09:39 AM	#8
StephenA Riding Ruby.. Name: Stephen Location: SoCal Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2014 Yamaha Bolt R-Spec, 2007 Ninja 250R Posts: 392	nice work the bike looks way better without the tribal flames. I was so relieved when I did the same to my bike. Are you going to move the signals to the pods? It really cleans up the tail IMO. __________________________________________________ Unregistered

April 23rd, 2013, 07:01 PM	#11
StephenA Riding Ruby.. Name: Stephen Location: SoCal Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2014 Yamaha Bolt R-Spec, 2007 Ninja 250R Posts: 392	right on right on __________________________________________________ Unregistered

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choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	Looks nice and clean!! I've considered taking off my decals, but I like the stock look. Plus it's a bike from 1999; the paint is probably faded where there's no decals.

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May 11th, 2013, 12:19 PM	#12
b.miller123 ninjette.org member Name: Brett Location: Everett, WA Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 1998 Ninja 250 2007 Yamaha R6 2003 Honda RC51... sold :( Posts: 205	Don't paint the exhaust. It looks fine the way it is. It works well with the silver wheels. When I am shopping for bikes, if I see spray painted anything it just screams "hack job", or "what are they hiding?" I know that everyone thinks they'll never sell their bike. Even if that's the case, you would be better off just leaving well enough alone. There is a difference between "tastefully clean" and "attacked by a bored teenager". I'm the first guy to say that I don't like chrome stuff or gold anodized crap, but if it came stock it usually doesn't looks bad. It also might be hard to replace those mint cans if you paint them. Try picking up a set of black ones first and see if you like them.

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slickt0mmy ninjette.org member Name: Adam Location: Ohio Join Date: Jul 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2004 Ninja 250 Posts: 178	haha very true. It's hard to keep anything clean around here with all this pollen floating around. I came out of work the other day and had a yellow coat of powder all over my bike.

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cookiebug79 n00b with the b00bs Name: Jen Location: Southern California Join Date: Jan 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2007 EX250, 2008 EX250, 2001 ZR-7S, 2010 ZX-6R Posts: 470	Oh no! Without flames, how will you go fast? The flames add the last 10 hp! (J/K nice work!)