Lets talk Rearset Brackets

shiftdrift06 · April 14th, 2011, 10:51 AM

Has a company actually made one the pregen's? I look around couldn't find anything. I did find find some rearset brackets for the newgens by Yoshimura.

Yoshi Brackets for 08+

I know some people actually fabricated their own but its not a documented "how to".

Various pics of homemade brackets.

OPTIONS:
A:
We could see if the Newgen Yoshi bracket would work. Its not too expensive ($90). And It comes with the bolts and the "extended shift rod".

But I am not sure if it will even bolt up to a pregen. Also if it did, how the fitment would be and if we would need the newgen rearset also. I am going to the Kawasaki Dealership tomorrow to do some measuring. Hopefully i'll get some useful Intel.

B:
Fabricate some plates/brackets. It would be much cheaper. Must consider what kind of metal to use and also source a proper length shift rod and hardware.

I wouldn't mind making a couple of sets to try out. But I am not sure what metal and thickness to use. Or how to cut the metal with. lol

k-os · April 14th, 2011, 02:34 PM

I'd probably use 3/8" thick 6061 T6 aluminum. You could cut it with a hack saw if you needed to, but it would look a lot better if they were CNC milled for the contour. You'll also need to know how to drill and tap.

Find out what the center to center distance of the stock mounting holes are and it shouldn't be too hard.

shiftdrift06 · April 15th, 2011, 10:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by k-os

I'd probably use 3/8" thick 6061 T6 aluminum. You could cut it with a hack saw if you needed to, but it would look a lot better if they were CNC milled for the contour. You'll also need to know how to drill and tap.

Find out what the center to center distance of the stock mounting holes are and it shouldn't be too hard.

Sweet thanks the info. You know where I can get the aluminum? Home depo?

Stopping the dealership today, gonna compare the stock mounting holes on the newgens.

kkim · April 15th, 2011, 10:41 AM

work up some templates using some thick cardboard first. That way it will be easy to remake your second and third fittings.

Once you get the design and hole placements exactly where you want it. transfer the design to the aluminum stock, then cut your final design once.

m3fan4ever · April 15th, 2011, 12:52 PM

According to tapdiggy in this thread, the '08+ rearsets will fit on any 250 ninja. He already did your measuring work for you

.

http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=21305

shiftdrift06 · April 15th, 2011, 03:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m3fan4ever

According to tapdiggy in this thread, the '08+ rearsets will fit on any 250 ninja. He already did your measuring work for you

.

http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=21305

Awesome! so they fit, these are also cheaper than Yoshimura brackets. I'm gonna buy a set and see if I can create a set.

kkim · April 15th, 2011, 04:02 PM

I think you'll find it difficult to get a set of Cycle Control rear set plates and the few that have, have had fitting issues, I believe.

gl... interested to see what you find.

k-os · April 15th, 2011, 09:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shiftdrift06

Sweet thanks the info. You know where I can get the aluminum? Home depo?

Stopping the dealership today, gonna compare the stock mounting holes on the newgens.

I doubt you could get aluminum that thick at Home Depot. I'd search around locally for some sheet metal distributors, or order it from McMaster.com

shiftdrift06 · April 16th, 2011, 06:54 PM

Cool Cool, did some measuring. I'm making cardboard templates as advised. And your right, the cyclecontrol website was up, but looks to be inactive for acouple of years.

just wanted to give a little update. Should have something done by next week.

April 14th, 2011, 10:51 AM	#1
shiftdrift06 ninjette.org member Name: Z Location: Earth Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): None Posts: 92	Lets talk Rearset Brackets Has a company actually made one the pregen's? I look around couldn't find anything. I did find find some rearset brackets for the newgens by Yoshimura. Yoshi Brackets for 08+ I know some people actually fabricated their own but its not a documented "how to". Various pics of homemade brackets. OPTIONS: A: We could see if the Newgen Yoshi bracket would work. Its not too expensive ($90). And It comes with the bolts and the "extended shift rod". But I am not sure if it will even bolt up to a pregen. Also if it did, how the fitment would be and if we would need the newgen rearset also. I am going to the Kawasaki Dealership tomorrow to do some measuring. Hopefully i'll get some useful Intel. B: Fabricate some plates/brackets. It would be much cheaper. Must consider what kind of metal to use and also source a proper length shift rod and hardware. I wouldn't mind making a couple of sets to try out. But I am not sure what metal and thickness to use. Or how to cut the metal with. lol

April 15th, 2011, 12:52 PM	#5
m3fan4ever ninjette.org member Name: Seth Location: Huntsville, AL Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): '05 Ninja 250 Posts: 20	According to tapdiggy in this thread, the '08+ rearsets will fit on any 250 ninja. He already did your measuring work for you. http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=21305

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April 14th, 2011, 02:34 PM	#2
k-os ninjette.org sage Name: Andy Location: Sheboygan, WI Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 1988 Honda Hawk NT650, 1989 Honda Hawk NT650, 1997 GSXR750 Track Bike Posts: 890	I'd probably use 3/8" thick 6061 T6 aluminum. You could cut it with a hack saw if you needed to, but it would look a lot better if they were CNC milled for the contour. You'll also need to know how to drill and tap. Find out what the center to center distance of the stock mounting holes are and it shouldn't be too hard.

April 15th, 2011, 10:41 AM	#4
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	work up some templates using some thick cardboard first. That way it will be easy to remake your second and third fittings. Once you get the design and hole placements exactly where you want it. transfer the design to the aluminum stock, then cut your final design once.

April 15th, 2011, 04:02 PM	#7
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	I think you'll find it difficult to get a set of Cycle Control rear set plates and the few that have, have had fitting issues, I believe. gl... interested to see what you find.

April 16th, 2011, 06:54 PM	#9
shiftdrift06 ninjette.org member Name: Z Location: Earth Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): None Posts: 92	Cool Cool, did some measuring. I'm making cardboard templates as advised. And your right, the cyclecontrol website was up, but looks to be inactive for acouple of years. just wanted to give a little update. Should have something done by next week.