Bolt/Nut Discoloration

delsin · March 6th, 2011, 10:00 PM

Hey All,

This may be nitpicking, but the stem nut(i think that is what it is called) and handle bar bolts look like they are discoloring. I am not sure what it is from. It might be the black coating coming off? Not sure. I am also getting some rusting on the muffler but I plan on swapping that out soon so I am not that concerned about it.

My question is whether I should have the dealer replace these items under warranty? My fear is that in a couple of months they will start rusting. Furthermore, I also fear that after the warranty expires I will still have the same problem. Are there after markets parts that I should look at? I did find this for a stem nut replacement. I have attached some pictures.

scotty · March 6th, 2011, 10:05 PM

OCD kicking again?

Lol I don't think those parts will be covered. Seems like the paint is easy to "rub" off. Mine have the same problem also. You may have to replace them out of pocket, and I am sure they have aftermarket bolts for that center nut. I have seen 250's with multi color ones on their bikes, (red, blue, ect)

Boom King · March 6th, 2011, 10:07 PM

As long as your nuts aren't blue, everything is good

Alex · March 6th, 2011, 10:29 PM

Normal wear and tear. Highly unlikely to be covered under warranty.

CynicalC · March 6th, 2011, 11:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex

Normal wear and tear. Highly unlikely to be covered under warranty.

agreed.

gfloyd2002 · March 7th, 2011, 03:45 AM

Mine is also a bit beat up there. The paint is thin and comes off pretty easily when my keychain or other keys rubs on it. Best way to solve the issue is probably to use only your Ninjette key, off of a keychain and away from other keys, when you ride.

Apex · March 7th, 2011, 06:57 AM

I was going to rattle-can my triple, but I just never got around to it. I was also thinking, since that is exposed so heavily to the sun, to take it apart and send it out for powder coat. Of course that never happened either. I used touch up paint from my Dark Shadow Gray Mustang GT. It wasn't perfect, but it looked better than seeing scratches.

CZroe · March 8th, 2011, 12:22 AM

My bar ends are almost silver now.

gfloyd2002 · March 8th, 2011, 03:47 AM

Good forum discussion linked about nut discoloration.

kkim · March 8th, 2011, 05:01 AM

Hey!!! Why does this ad pop up when I click on your link???

...and what is she looking at???

johnjohn · March 8th, 2011, 06:13 AM

Can you not get cover caps for those Allen bolts. Previous generations had them. As for the stem bolt, take it out and rattle can it with engine ceramic paint. You may have too many keys rubbing on it.

DaBlue1 · March 8th, 2011, 06:19 AM

Everything can be painted. Bolts can be taken out, cleaned and painted black and silver bolts painted with clear. Color rite has paint for the frame. http://www.colorrite.com/product/kaw...black-2179.cfm

Apex · March 8th, 2011, 06:56 AM

Just put this in the ignition

And use this to attach it to your main keyring.

Less scratches on the triple if you do that...

wvninja · March 8th, 2011, 06:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by delsin

This is from your keychain, remove all keys except your ninjette key. I carry my house key and all that on a seperate keychain and have a big honda rubber attached to my bike keychain so i can find it when I reach in my pocket instead of standing there looking like I'm enjoying the game of pocket pool. (It will always do this if you have keys on your chain no matter what bike you have.)

These appear to have been screwed a few times. Maybe a bit of the in and out with the allen key to much? You "could" take them out and spray the heads or just order new one's on the cheap prob.

That will start to rust bad. My suggestion is to replace the exhaust all together. Now you have a very valid reason and justification to the wife (gf or significant other) to do so.

Quote:

Originally Posted by kkim

Hey!!! Why does this ad pop up when I click on your link???

...and what is she looking at???

I think that banner is only set to show for you .. maybe someone is trying to say something

jk

scotty · March 8th, 2011, 07:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kkim

Hey!!! Why does this ad pop up when I click on your link???

...and what is she looking at???

Haha, I have notice that the pop ups that come on people's computeres are things they look at. Like for me, I have motorcycle, car, and miltary stuff always popping up, my wifes computere have, college, nursing, mini cooper pops ups....What are you looking at?????

Edit: That same pop up keeps comming up for me too! Lol

March 6th, 2011, 10:00 PM	#1
delsin ninjette.org member Name: Tim Location: Melbourne, Fl Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: 15	Bolt/Nut Discoloration Hey All, This may be nitpicking, but the stem nut(i think that is what it is called) and handle bar bolts look like they are discoloring. I am not sure what it is from. It might be the black coating coming off? Not sure. I am also getting some rusting on the muffler but I plan on swapping that out soon so I am not that concerned about it. My question is whether I should have the dealer replace these items under warranty? My fear is that in a couple of months they will start rusting. Furthermore, I also fear that after the warranty expires I will still have the same problem. Are there after markets parts that I should look at? I did find this for a stem nut replacement. I have attached some pictures.

March 6th, 2011, 10:05 PM	#2
scotty ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Scott Location: Carlise Ohio Join Date: Apr 2010 Motorcycle(s): Yahama v star 650 classic Posts: A lot.	OCD kicking again? Lol I don't think those parts will be covered. Seems like the paint is easy to "rub" off. Mine have the same problem also. You may have to replace them out of pocket, and I am sure they have aftermarket bolts for that center nut. I have seen 250's with multi color ones on their bikes, (red, blue, ect) __________________________________________________

March 6th, 2011, 10:29 PM	#4
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	Normal wear and tear. Highly unlikely to be covered under warranty. __________________________________________________ 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 7th, 2011, 03:45 AM	#6
gfloyd2002 User Title Free Since '12 Name: Floyd Location: Barbados Join Date: Dec 2010 Motorcycle(s): '10 Ninja 250R Special Edition Green Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 13 MOTM - Feb '12	Mine is also a bit beat up there. The paint is thin and comes off pretty easily when my keychain or other keys rubs on it. Best way to solve the issue is probably to use only your Ninjette key, off of a keychain and away from other keys, when you ride. __________________________________________________ "Improvement makes straight roads, but the crooked roads without improvement, are roads of genius." — William Blake

March 7th, 2011, 06:57 AM	#7
Apex Livin' the Minimoto Life Name: Mark Location: Riding around in TX Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2022 Honda Navi, 2018 Z-125 Pro Posts: A lot.	I was going to rattle-can my triple, but I just never got around to it. I was also thinking, since that is exposed so heavily to the sun, to take it apart and send it out for powder coat. Of course that never happened either. I used touch up paint from my Dark Shadow Gray Mustang GT. It wasn't perfect, but it looked better than seeing scratches. __________________________________________________ --- My IG Page --- My FB page! --- 2022 Honda Navi && 2018 Z-125 Pro

March 6th, 2011, 10:07 PM	#3
Boom King So, where's the reverse? Name: Anson Location: Ontario, Canada Join Date: Nov 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	As long as your nuts aren't blue, everything is good

March 8th, 2011, 12:22 AM	#8
CZroe CPT Falcon Name: J.Emmett Turner Location: Newnan, GA Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): '08 CP Blue EX250J, '97 unpainted EX250F, 2nd '97 unpainted EX250F (no engine), '07 black EX250F Posts: A lot.	My bar ends are almost silver now.

March 8th, 2011, 03:47 AM	#9
gfloyd2002 User Title Free Since '12 Name: Floyd Location: Barbados Join Date: Dec 2010 Motorcycle(s): '10 Ninja 250R Special Edition Green Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 13 MOTM - Feb '12	Good forum discussion linked about nut discoloration. __________________________________________________ "Improvement makes straight roads, but the crooked roads without improvement, are roads of genius." — William Blake

March 8th, 2011, 05:01 AM	#10
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	Hey!!! Why does this ad pop up when I click on your link??? ...and what is she looking at???

March 8th, 2011, 06:13 AM	#11
johnjohn ninjette.org member Name: John Location: Caledonia, Ontario, Canada Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): Honda, Buell, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Yamaha Posts: 170	Can you not get cover caps for those Allen bolts. Previous generations had them. As for the stem bolt, take it out and rattle can it with engine ceramic paint. You may have too many keys rubbing on it.

March 8th, 2011, 06:19 AM	#12
DaBlue1 Long Time Rider Name: Blue Location: Charlotte, NC Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	Everything can be painted. Bolts can be taken out, cleaned and painted black and silver bolts painted with clear. Color rite has paint for the frame. http://www.colorrite.com/product/kaw...black-2179.cfm

March 8th, 2011, 06:56 AM	#13
Apex Livin' the Minimoto Life Name: Mark Location: Riding around in TX Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2022 Honda Navi, 2018 Z-125 Pro Posts: A lot.	Just put this in the ignition And use this to attach it to your main keyring. Less scratches on the triple if you do that... __________________________________________________ --- My IG Page --- My FB page! --- 2022 Honda Navi && 2018 Z-125 Pro

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