Evolution of "Monster" my bike!!!

Davidb1986 · March 12th, 2010, 11:01 AM

Here are some pics of the last few months!!! First Monster energy graphics, then a tank protector, a solo seat cowl, now I just put my Hotbodies MGP Growler exhaust which is awesome, next will be the proton blinkers, targa fender eliminator, and hotbodies double bubble smoked windscreen which fatbikez.com has all 3 of those for $210. I also have frame sliders that aren't installed yet. I think my bike is turning out pretty great!!!! What do yall think?

Davidb1986 · March 12th, 2010, 11:03 AM

here's a couple more pictures

Snake · March 12th, 2010, 12:12 PM

The bike is looking great. The bike definetly stands out from the crowd.

Davidb1986 · March 12th, 2010, 01:49 PM

Thanks it will look even better when I get the fender eliminator, flush blinkers, and dark smoke double bubble windscreen! What does everyone else think?

Sailariel · March 12th, 2010, 02:11 PM

My bike came with the Monster Graphics. I rode around with them for a while and then took them off. They are more geared for the younger crowd. A 69 year old looks strange enough on a sport bike. The graphics would be pushing it a bit. (When I bought the bike in June 08, it was the last 250 Ninja in the state.)

Davidb1986 · March 12th, 2010, 02:16 PM

Yeah but I'm 23 so I think the Monster graphics are ok for me. I think you would be the coolest 69 year old out there with the Monster graphics on your bike too!!!

MKlein3004 · March 12th, 2010, 02:25 PM

graphics on the bike aren't my thing, but it does look good. That exhaust looks like it would be loud

Davidb1986 · March 12th, 2010, 02:30 PM

It is loud

people will definitely know when I'm around!!! This Loud pipe might actually save my life!!!

Davidb1986 · March 12th, 2010, 02:54 PM

Other than a K&N air and oil filter and a jet kit what can I do to improve the performance of my bike? I intend on getting a jet kit when I get the fender eliminator, flush blinker, and windscreen, and the K&N filters next time I change my oil. I'm just wondering what else I can do.

DarkNinja52 · March 12th, 2010, 02:55 PM

sweet, good job.
im considering the targa fender elim as well, but idk, im also looking at the b2 fender elim..

as for graphics, im not realy into any graphics, but i do have a sweet design i want to try to implement...

kkim · March 12th, 2010, 03:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Davidb1986

It is loud

people will definitely know when I'm around!!! This Loud pipe might actually save my life!!!

I wouldn't count on it. Rely on your riding skills instead.

Davidb1986 · March 12th, 2010, 03:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DarkNinja52

sweet, good job.
im considering the targa fender elim as well, but idk, im also looking at the b2 fender elim..

as for graphics, im not realy into any graphics, but i do have a sweet design i want to try to implement...

The reason I like the Monster Graphics is because my favorite AMA supersport team is the Monster Energy Kawasaki Team. It's going to be a couple of years until I can afford a ZX-6R to be able to add the Monster Energy feel to it so I did it with my ninjette.:

Whenever you implement your design please post some pics I want to see what it looks like!!!!

Davidb1986 · March 12th, 2010, 03:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kkim

I wouldn't count on it. Rely on your riding skills instead.

Trust me I won't rely on how loud my exhaust is. I went through the MSF course before ever riding a motorcycle so I would know how to ride. I'm still learning something new everytime I get on my bike. That's the thing I love about riding is learning, but it is a plus to have a loud exhaust in my opinion but then again I guess I just like loud things. I am an EMT and love the lights and sirens of the ambulance I work on.

Davidb1986 · March 12th, 2010, 03:54 PM

So what can I do to my bike to up the performance other than K&N filters and a jet kit?

caliente103 · March 12th, 2010, 04:15 PM

Ride more

Davidb1986 · March 12th, 2010, 04:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by caliente103

Ride more

Got that covered as soon as my back heals!!!

ScraitT · March 12th, 2010, 07:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Davidb1986

So what can I do to my bike to up the performance other than K&N filters and a jet kit?

The 250r isn't a performance machine (though it isn't a slouch in my opinion)...you're really not going to get much more out of it. The most your going to get is installing the jet kit and having it properly tuned. It will give you a very slight bump in power, but it will make the bike smoother and more responsive overall.

Aside from that, without spending tons of money, there isn't much more you can do to the bike. If you want more power, start saving for the next step up.

adri99an · March 12th, 2010, 07:52 PM

Love the graphics....as I am a decal whore....

Davidb1986 · March 12th, 2010, 08:44 PM

Right after those pics were taken I put on the 2 MGP decals that came with the exhaust. I love decals a lot especially the Monster Energy ones!!!!

cnichols79us · March 12th, 2010, 08:51 PM

Looks awesome. Dig the Graphics!

Davidb1986 · March 12th, 2010, 08:55 PM

Thank you everyone for the feedback!!! I'm thinking about higher rearsets and putting on woodcraft clip-ons what are the pros and cons of that?

tapdiggy · March 12th, 2010, 09:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Davidb1986

Thank you everyone for the feedback!!! I'm thinking about higher rearsets and putting on woodcraft clip-ons what are the pros and cons of that?

Lower bars and rear-er set footpegs made my bike feel great. If you have a strong lower back to support your redistributed weight, go for it. If not, check this out: http://www.shapefit.com/lower-back-e...xtensions.html

Davidb1986 · March 12th, 2010, 09:32 PM

I know I want to get the clip-ons for sure but as soon as I can find the rearset extensions that was shown in an earlier thread I may do that too!!!

tapdiggy · March 12th, 2010, 09:35 PM

I have the Cycle Control Rearset adjusters on my bike. Here's a link:http://cyclecontrol.com/index.php?page=products/rsa

Davidb1986 · March 12th, 2010, 09:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tapdiggy

I have the Cycle Control Rearset adjusters on my bike. Here's a link:http://cyclecontrol.com/index.php?page=products/rsa

NICE REALLY NICE!!! Is it easy to install??

tapdiggy · March 12th, 2010, 09:53 PM

They weren't bad to fit, considering they were not made to fit a pregen. They mount up just fine to 08+.

Davidb1986 · March 12th, 2010, 10:30 PM

Awesome!!! I'll have to try those!!!

DarkNinja52 · March 12th, 2010, 11:25 PM

im considering those as well, are those the same ones that kkim did a diy on?
gota start savin up some money...

Betlog · March 13th, 2010, 12:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DarkNinja52

im considering those as well, are those the same ones that kkim did a diy on?
gota start savin up some money...

No. Kkim's is some other adjusters.

Zombiphone · March 13th, 2010, 10:20 AM

Looks great!

Just curious, does that seat cowl offer any extra storage space? Like, somewhat noticeably more than you have when it's just the rear seat? I mean, is it hollow inside, or just one solid piece?

Davidb1986 · March 13th, 2010, 12:01 PM

It's hollow but it has the mounting brackets on it. If it offers anymore storage space it won't be much. I just like the way my rear seat cowl looks.

adri99an · March 13th, 2010, 03:29 PM

Here are my updated decals

Davidb1986 · March 13th, 2010, 04:11 PM

NICE!!! looks awesome Adrian!!!

adri99an · March 13th, 2010, 04:49 PM

I just ordered my seat cowl.....can't wait

Davidb1986 · March 13th, 2010, 07:15 PM

my seat cowl sticks up a little bit I'm thinking about trying to find smaller spacers or cutting the ones I have.

adri99an · March 15th, 2010, 07:03 PM

u got a pic of that?

Davidb1986 · March 15th, 2010, 08:47 PM

You can tell in the pic of my new exhaust with the whole bike showing that the seat cowl is sticking up a little bit.

k_tran626 · March 17th, 2010, 01:39 PM

It's no monster but I added some decal stickers to mine as well

Just wanted to share with you and let you know what your feeling. I did so much mods to it. I'm probably going to add a rear hugger as well

Alex · March 17th, 2010, 03:38 PM

/moved to pictures section

adri99an · March 21st, 2010, 06:28 PM

My seat cowl sticks up a bit too...I hear it's a problem......but man it makes the bike look way better....

March 12th, 2010, 02:55 PM	#10
DarkNinja52 ninjette.org sage Name: aj Location: New York / PA Join Date: Jul 2009 Motorcycle(s): Red 09 Ninja 250r aka Sheila (RIP), Red '10 Ninja 250r aka Sasha (Sold), White '13 Ninja 300 (To be Purchased) Posts: 855	sweet, good job. im considering the targa fender elim as well, but idk, im also looking at the b2 fender elim.. as for graphics, im not realy into any graphics, but i do have a sweet design i want to try to implement... __________________________________________________

March 12th, 2010, 09:35 PM	#24
tapdiggy Humble Observer Name: Truong Location: Augusta, Maine Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Yamaha XT250 Posts: 612	I have the Cycle Control Rearset adjusters on my bike. Here's a link:http://cyclecontrol.com/index.php?page=products/rsa __________________________________________________ Everything I post is "IN MY HONEST OPINION". Why is "Parking Lot Enduro" not a thing?

March 12th, 2010, 09:53 PM	#26
tapdiggy Humble Observer Name: Truong Location: Augusta, Maine Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Yamaha XT250 Posts: 612	They weren't bad to fit, considering they were not made to fit a pregen. They mount up just fine to 08+. __________________________________________________ Everything I post is "IN MY HONEST OPINION". Why is "Parking Lot Enduro" not a thing?

March 12th, 2010, 11:25 PM	#28
DarkNinja52 ninjette.org sage Name: aj Location: New York / PA Join Date: Jul 2009 Motorcycle(s): Red 09 Ninja 250r aka Sheila (RIP), Red '10 Ninja 250r aka Sasha (Sold), White '13 Ninja 300 (To be Purchased) Posts: 855	im considering those as well, are those the same ones that kkim did a diy on? gota start savin up some money... __________________________________________________

March 17th, 2010, 01:39 PM	#38
k_tran626 ninjette.org member Name: Kevin Location: Orange Join Date: Jan 2010 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250R Posts: 40	It's no monster but I added some decal stickers to mine as well Just wanted to share with you and let you know what your feeling. I did so much mods to it. I'm probably going to add a rear hugger as well __________________________________________________ 250 FTW

March 12th, 2010, 12:12 PM	#3
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	The bike is looking great. The bike definetly stands out from the crowd.

March 12th, 2010, 01:49 PM	#4
Davidb1986 ninjette.org member Name: David Location: Waxahachie Join Date: Dec 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250r SE green with Monster energy decals!!! Posts: 223	Thanks it will look even better when I get the fender eliminator, flush blinkers, and dark smoke double bubble windscreen! What does everyone else think?

March 12th, 2010, 02:11 PM	#5
Sailariel ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Alex Location: Belfast, ME Join Date: Jul 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Honda NT-700-V, formerly, Green 2008 Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	My bike came with the Monster Graphics. I rode around with them for a while and then took them off. They are more geared for the younger crowd. A 69 year old looks strange enough on a sport bike. The graphics would be pushing it a bit. (When I bought the bike in June 08, it was the last 250 Ninja in the state.)

March 12th, 2010, 02:16 PM	#6
Davidb1986 ninjette.org member Name: David Location: Waxahachie Join Date: Dec 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250r SE green with Monster energy decals!!! Posts: 223	Yeah but I'm 23 so I think the Monster graphics are ok for me. I think you would be the coolest 69 year old out there with the Monster graphics on your bike too!!!

March 12th, 2010, 02:25 PM	#7
MKlein3004 Fighting Texas Aggie '08 Name: Mitchell Location: Allen, Tx Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250r (Race), 2005 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 636 (Track), 2005 Ducati Monster 620 (Street) Posts: 541	graphics on the bike aren't my thing, but it does look good. That exhaust looks like it would be loud

March 12th, 2010, 02:30 PM	#8
Davidb1986 ninjette.org member Name: David Location: Waxahachie Join Date: Dec 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250r SE green with Monster energy decals!!! Posts: 223	It is loud people will definitely know when I'm around!!! This Loud pipe might actually save my life!!!

March 12th, 2010, 02:54 PM	#9
Davidb1986 ninjette.org member Name: David Location: Waxahachie Join Date: Dec 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250r SE green with Monster energy decals!!! Posts: 223	Other than a K&N air and oil filter and a jet kit what can I do to improve the performance of my bike? I intend on getting a jet kit when I get the fender eliminator, flush blinker, and windscreen, and the K&N filters next time I change my oil. I'm just wondering what else I can do.

March 12th, 2010, 03:54 PM	#14
Davidb1986 ninjette.org member Name: David Location: Waxahachie Join Date: Dec 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250r SE green with Monster energy decals!!! Posts: 223	So what can I do to my bike to up the performance other than K&N filters and a jet kit?

March 12th, 2010, 04:15 PM	#15
caliente103 ninjette.org member Name: HECTOR Location: Bronx NY Join Date: Oct 2009 Motorcycle(s): Red 08 250r Posts: 218	Ride more

March 12th, 2010, 07:52 PM	#18
adri99an ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Donger Location: So CAL Join Date: Dec 2009 Motorcycle(s): "Is that a Ninjer 1000?" Posts: A lot.	Love the graphics....as I am a decal whore....

March 12th, 2010, 08:44 PM	#19
Davidb1986 ninjette.org member Name: David Location: Waxahachie Join Date: Dec 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250r SE green with Monster energy decals!!! Posts: 223	Right after those pics were taken I put on the 2 MGP decals that came with the exhaust. I love decals a lot especially the Monster Energy ones!!!!

March 12th, 2010, 08:51 PM	#20
cnichols79us Fastly Slow!!! Name: Jeff Location: Kent, WA Join Date: Feb 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Kawasaki Ninja EX250, 1980 Honda XL125 Posts: 467	Looks awesome. Dig the Graphics!

March 12th, 2010, 08:55 PM	#21
Davidb1986 ninjette.org member Name: David Location: Waxahachie Join Date: Dec 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250r SE green with Monster energy decals!!! Posts: 223	Thank you everyone for the feedback!!! I'm thinking about higher rearsets and putting on woodcraft clip-ons what are the pros and cons of that?

March 12th, 2010, 09:32 PM	#23
Davidb1986 ninjette.org member Name: David Location: Waxahachie Join Date: Dec 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250r SE green with Monster energy decals!!! Posts: 223	I know I want to get the clip-ons for sure but as soon as I can find the rearset extensions that was shown in an earlier thread I may do that too!!!

March 12th, 2010, 10:30 PM	#27
Davidb1986 ninjette.org member Name: David Location: Waxahachie Join Date: Dec 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250r SE green with Monster energy decals!!! Posts: 223	Awesome!!! I'll have to try those!!!

March 13th, 2010, 10:20 AM	#30
Zombiphone CVMA/AFM #72 Name: Tiffani Location: Los Angeles, Ca Join Date: Oct 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250r (Racebike), 2015 FZ-07(Tourer), 2001 KX65(LOL bike) Posts: A lot.	Looks great! Just curious, does that seat cowl offer any extra storage space? Like, somewhat noticeably more than you have when it's just the rear seat? I mean, is it hollow inside, or just one solid piece?

March 13th, 2010, 12:01 PM	#31
Davidb1986 ninjette.org member Name: David Location: Waxahachie Join Date: Dec 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250r SE green with Monster energy decals!!! Posts: 223	It's hollow but it has the mounting brackets on it. If it offers anymore storage space it won't be much. I just like the way my rear seat cowl looks.

March 13th, 2010, 04:11 PM	#33
Davidb1986 ninjette.org member Name: David Location: Waxahachie Join Date: Dec 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250r SE green with Monster energy decals!!! Posts: 223	NICE!!! looks awesome Adrian!!!

March 13th, 2010, 04:49 PM	#34
adri99an ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Donger Location: So CAL Join Date: Dec 2009 Motorcycle(s): "Is that a Ninjer 1000?" Posts: A lot.	I just ordered my seat cowl.....can't wait

March 13th, 2010, 07:15 PM	#35
Davidb1986 ninjette.org member Name: David Location: Waxahachie Join Date: Dec 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250r SE green with Monster energy decals!!! Posts: 223	my seat cowl sticks up a little bit I'm thinking about trying to find smaller spacers or cutting the ones I have.

March 15th, 2010, 07:03 PM	#36
adri99an ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Donger Location: So CAL Join Date: Dec 2009 Motorcycle(s): "Is that a Ninjer 1000?" Posts: A lot.	u got a pic of that?

March 15th, 2010, 08:47 PM	#37
Davidb1986 ninjette.org member Name: David Location: Waxahachie Join Date: Dec 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250r SE green with Monster energy decals!!! Posts: 223	You can tell in the pic of my new exhaust with the whole bike showing that the seat cowl is sticking up a little bit.

March 17th, 2010, 03:38 PM	#39
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	/moved to pictures section __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

March 21st, 2010, 06:28 PM	#40
adri99an ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Donger Location: So CAL Join Date: Dec 2009 Motorcycle(s): "Is that a Ninjer 1000?" Posts: A lot.	My seat cowl sticks up a bit too...I hear it's a problem......but man it makes the bike look way better....

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