Complete NOOB from the Mountain State... some ???s

Zooker · June 14th, 2016, 07:21 PM

Pretty simple, I am 34 and have only rode a motorcycle on the street once which 10 years ago and oddly, it was ninja 250. Wanted something small that would require ample stupidity to hurt myself so I snatched up a 04 250 with 10k on the clock. Runs fine but the previous owner wanted to paint it and started working on the fairings so it needs some tlc but everything is there. I am planning on keeping this bike and no intention to upgrade. What this bike does suits my purpose perfectly.

On to the ???s. I once owned a suzuki gs500 that had the fairings. It had 1200 miles but needed a crank. The guy I got it from never gave me the title so I never fixed it. However I have always loved the naked look. I have looked at some street fighter builds and that is what I like. I would like to simplify the build by tucking the wires, going to a round style headlight, black on black paint, and keeping just the front fender but trimming it as well.

My question is has anyone done this? What are the major hurdles? What all can I take off? And the main question, is there any legality issues going this route?

Thanks and Happy riding!!

choneofakind · June 14th, 2016, 07:38 PM

Zooker! Glad you found us...

Ghostt · June 14th, 2016, 07:48 PM

I like the BCB cafe' racer kit,, I have plans to hopefully do one, also check out their build videos for it, might help, give you some insight.

http://bluecollarbobbers.com/kawasak...r-aka-gpx-250r

Link to original page on YouTube.

Welcome, here are just a few things to think about,

1.Get trained and licensed MSF Courses

2.ALWAYS Wear protective gear -- ATGATT All The Gear, All The Time -- including a helmet manufactured to the standards set by a government agency.

3.ALWAYS Ride unimpaired by alcohol or other drugs

4.ALWAYS Ride within your own skill limits and road conditions.

5.Be a lifelong learner by taking refresher rider courses, and advanced rider course A.R.C.

https://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=218237

https://www.ninjette.org/forums/show...8&postcount=26

A.T.G.A.T.T. so I may ride another day.

Link to original page on YouTube.

CaliGrrl · June 14th, 2016, 11:01 PM

Welcome!

snot · June 15th, 2016, 02:53 AM

Welcome

VaFish · June 15th, 2016, 04:37 AM

Welcome,

I've got a Café Racer I'm slowly building. You can take off a lot of stuff. The fairing, side panels, the tail section.

I'm building mine on an 1988 so it is registered as an Antique vehicle.

Check your state laws for vehicle requirements. Here in VA we don't need turn signals on a motorcycle so my Cafe' just has head light and tail light.

Sorry don't have any pics readily available this morning.

DEFY · June 15th, 2016, 04:38 AM

Welcome!!!

VaFish · June 15th, 2016, 05:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zooker

...... Wanted something small that would require ample stupidity to hurt myself .....

Also wanted to add, It really doesn't take a whole lot of stupidity to hurt yourself on a Ninja 250. They have plenty of power to get to stupid speeds. They just don't do ludicrous speeds.

Zooker · June 15th, 2016, 04:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VaFish

Also wanted to add, It really doesn't take a whole lot of stupidity to hurt yourself on a Ninja 250. They have plenty of power to get to stupid speeds. They just don't do ludicrous speeds.

I once totaled a car on a one lane road jumping a hump at 85 kph. That was some time ago and my son has slowed me down considerably. A zx6r is too much for me, that's what I meant by that statement lol.

I want a bike that is easy on gas, looks decent, cheap on parts, and will not hit ludicrous speed... I plan on keeping the 250. Not a starter bike unless I get a 300.

csmith12 · June 15th, 2016, 05:10 PM

Welcome Russell!

VaFish · June 15th, 2016, 05:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zooker

I once totaled a car on a one lane road jumping a hump at 85 kph. That was some time ago and my son has slowed me down considerably. A zx6r is too much for me, that's what I meant by that statement lol.

I want a bike that is easy on gas, looks decent, cheap on parts, and will not hit ludicrous speed... I plan on keeping the 250. Not a starter bike unless I get a 300.

Modern sport bikes can get you in trouble very quickly. The Ninja 250 can get you in trouble too, just not quite as fast.

But the Ninja 250's aren't just for beginners. I've had my motorcycle license since 1986 or so. I've had 900 and 1100 cc sport bikes, I'm really enjoying my ninjettes.

toEleven · June 15th, 2016, 06:59 PM

Welcome aboard.

Snake · June 19th, 2016, 06:26 AM

Hello and welcome!

UFOmoplata · July 13th, 2016, 07:58 AM

Welcome. High 5 for hillbillies. I'm on the other end of WV.

June 14th, 2016, 07:21 PM	#1
Zooker ninjette.org newbie Name: Russell Location: Ronceverte Join Date: Jun 2016 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250 Posts: 2	Complete NOOB from the Mountain State... some ???s Pretty simple, I am 34 and have only rode a motorcycle on the street once which 10 years ago and oddly, it was ninja 250. Wanted something small that would require ample stupidity to hurt myself so I snatched up a 04 250 with 10k on the clock. Runs fine but the previous owner wanted to paint it and started working on the fairings so it needs some tlc but everything is there. I am planning on keeping this bike and no intention to upgrade. What this bike does suits my purpose perfectly. On to the ???s. I once owned a suzuki gs500 that had the fairings. It had 1200 miles but needed a crank. The guy I got it from never gave me the title so I never fixed it. However I have always loved the naked look. I have looked at some street fighter builds and that is what I like. I would like to simplify the build by tucking the wires, going to a round style headlight, black on black paint, and keeping just the front fender but trimming it as well. My question is has anyone done this? What are the major hurdles? What all can I take off? And the main question, is there any legality issues going this route? Thanks and Happy riding!!

June 14th, 2016, 07:48 PM	#3
Ghostt in your machine Name: Scott Location: Summer Shade, Ky. Join Date: Oct 2014 Motorcycle(s): 98 Ninja 250/F12 aka ZX-2R "SERENITY", 91 Ninja 500/A5 aka ZX-5R "Phoenix", 84 Honda GL1200A "SIREN" Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 25 MOTM - Jun '17, May '16, Mar '15	I like the BCB cafe' racer kit,, I have plans to hopefully do one, also check out their build videos for it, might help, give you some insight. http://bluecollarbobbers.com/kawasak...r-aka-gpx-250r Link to original page on YouTube. Welcome, here are just a few things to think about, 1.Get trained and licensed MSF Courses 2.ALWAYS Wear protective gear -- *ATGATT* All The Gear, All The Time -- including a helmet manufactured to the standards set by a government agency. 3.ALWAYS Ride unimpaired by alcohol or other drugs 4.ALWAYS Ride within your own skill limits and road conditions. 5.Be a lifelong learner by taking refresher rider courses, and advanced rider course A.R.C. https://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=218237 https://www.ninjette.org/forums/show...8&postcount=26 A.T.G.A.T.T. so I may ride another day. Link to original page on YouTube. Link to original page on YouTube. __________________________________________________ *violente et ignorantia* ZX-2R BLOG *Twitter and Instagram = Ghostt_Scott* *I'm not here to change your mind, just to inform.*

June 15th, 2016, 02:53 AM	#5
snot sammich maker Name: snot Location: West Ohio - in the kitchen Join Date: Feb 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 white 300, 09 KLX 250 SF, 09 thunder blue 250(traded) Posts: A lot. MOTM - Apr '15	Welcome __________________________________________________ https://www.brocksperformance.com/VZ...0035+C450.aspx

June 15th, 2016, 04:38 AM	#7
DEFY ᗧ•••ᗣ•ᗣᗣ•••ᗣ Name: Nick Location: NY Join Date: Nov 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R and 2014 Triumph 675R Posts: A lot.	Welcome!!! __________________________________________________ Spoiler for topic: It might just be the [you] tag

June 15th, 2016, 05:10 PM	#10
csmith12 The Corner Whisperer Name: Chris (aka Reactor) Location: Northern KY Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	Welcome Russell! __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

June 14th, 2016, 07:38 PM	#2
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	Zooker! Glad you found us...

June 14th, 2016, 11:01 PM	#4
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June 15th, 2016, 04:37 AM	#6
VaFish ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Tom Location: Northern Virginia Join Date: Jul 2015 Motorcycle(s): 2001 Ninja 250, 2019 Harley Ultra Classic, 2001 Suzuki SV650 Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jan '16	Welcome, I've got a Café Racer I'm slowly building. You can take off a lot of stuff. The fairing, side panels, the tail section. I'm building mine on an 1988 so it is registered as an Antique vehicle. Check your state laws for vehicle requirements. Here in VA we don't need turn signals on a motorcycle so my Cafe' just has head light and tail light. Sorry don't have any pics readily available this morning.

June 15th, 2016, 06:59 PM	#12
toEleven Slower than you. Name: toEleven Location: NoVA Join Date: Oct 2015 Motorcycle(s): CBR600RR, CB750, EX300 (半蔵) Posts: 667 MOTM - May '16	Welcome aboard. __________________________________________________ DISCLAIMERv1.0: There may be more info on the topic than this forum post. Conduct your own research. If another thread is linked or quoted, go read it yourself.

June 19th, 2016, 06:26 AM	#13
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	Hello and welcome!

July 13th, 2016, 07:58 AM	#14
UFOmoplata ninjette.org member Name: Shoulder Blade Location: WV Join Date: Dec 2015 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Hoodrat 250 Posts: 242	Welcome. High 5 for hillbillies. I'm on the other end of WV. __________________________________________________ "Brah, you can't be looking like that on a 250, brah. You gotta mod a 250, brah. It's like the hachi-roku of bikes."

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