nice 2004 build

juxsa · January 30th, 2012, 06:27 PM

So i picked up a nice '04 last spring. Been tinkering with it over the past month since its been to cold to ride. Its mostly finished with just a few nit picky things left to do. I wish I had taken a few more pix than I did... but I will post more as I finish it up.

Stuff done
Replaced the front and rear brakes with EBC pads. Did the 15tooth and 44tooth sprocket change with new chain. Got my sprockets from Rebel Gears based out of Middle TN. I mounted duel headlights on with a Car HID kit. Cut the front fairing so that it looks like something from Excitebike. Replaced the gauge cluster with an Acewell 2853 gauge. Woodcraft lowered risers. Sanded and painted entire exhaust flat black. Took off the rear turn signals and mounted lights in the rear tail light so that its like the euro turn signals.

Plans include to cut black vinyl in the same shape as the decals to cover them and to pain the sides of the front fender satin black. Also I'm waiting for an '09 rear shock to put on and some LED turn signals to put on the front.

Its been fun and can't wait to do more

woodcraft.jpg rear sprocket.jpg naked3.jpg naked1.jpg naked 2.jpg exhaust can.jpg HID ballist.jpg front.jpg bright2.jpg bright.jpg almost finished.jpg

choneofakind · January 30th, 2012, 06:32 PM

Looking good

I like the headlights.

Alex · February 4th, 2012, 07:35 PM

cuz · February 5th, 2012, 10:49 AM

dude ur bike is going to be bad A

choneofakind · February 5th, 2012, 02:35 PM

What tires are those?

Bosgarage57 · February 6th, 2012, 08:20 AM

Hey Andy, I live in Sevierville! Anytime you wanna ride holler at me! I am doing some stuff with my 250 as well. I like the dual headlights on yours. I decided to go with the moose Racing Alien headlight. I am also interested in the Acewell you put on (where'd you get it from, was it hard to install). We should ride this summer.

Klondike1020 · February 8th, 2012, 06:54 AM

I like how you cut down the fairings down into radiator shrouds .
Nice fighter style

Jinx250 · February 8th, 2012, 08:24 AM

Wit hthe exception of the tiny part on the gas tank, the decals are removable with a little (ok, a LOT) of patience.

juxsa · February 13th, 2012, 04:55 PM

Thanks guys. I'm lucky to have access to my friends shop. The acewell i got on ebay. It was pretty easy to install. Having issues with the tach though. not sure why I keep getting jumpy readings even with the 1ohm resister in place.
Would love to ride with any local people. Me and a few other friends will get together on nice weekend days and tear it up in south knox.

Csmith9 · March 28th, 2012, 01:03 PM

Thats super awesome looking. For the decal on the rad guards and tank just get a new one made the same size to cover that one up and have the words moved back so it says all of Kawasaki or have it say Ninja, I think that would be sweet.

wardie · March 31st, 2012, 06:18 AM

Anyone know who sells a fork brace for pre gen 92' 250 Ninja?

blink · March 31st, 2012, 11:29 AM

Head lights

...+5

TnNinjaGirl · March 31st, 2012, 12:07 PM

Nice bike! I can't wait to see it!

choneofakind · March 31st, 2012, 12:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wardie

Anyone know who sells a fork brace for pre gen 92' 250 Ninja?

no one. It doesn't need one. Why do you want one?

wardie · March 31st, 2012, 03:48 PM

just thinking maybe they'd flex if pushed hard by a heavy rider

choneofakind · March 31st, 2012, 03:49 PM

unless you're really racing on a track and pushing the entire bike as far as it will go, you should be fine.

January 30th, 2012, 06:27 PM	#1
juxsa ninjette.org newbie Name: Andy Location: Knoxville, TN Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2004 Ninja 250 Posts: 9	nice 2004 build So i picked up a nice '04 last spring. Been tinkering with it over the past month since its been to cold to ride. Its mostly finished with just a few nit picky things left to do. I wish I had taken a few more pix than I did... but I will post more as I finish it up. Stuff done Replaced the front and rear brakes with EBC pads. Did the 15tooth and 44tooth sprocket change with new chain. Got my sprockets from Rebel Gears based out of Middle TN. I mounted duel headlights on with a Car HID kit. Cut the front fairing so that it looks like something from Excitebike. Replaced the gauge cluster with an Acewell 2853 gauge. Woodcraft lowered risers. Sanded and painted entire exhaust flat black. Took off the rear turn signals and mounted lights in the rear tail light so that its like the euro turn signals. Plans include to cut black vinyl in the same shape as the decals to cover them and to pain the sides of the front fender satin black. Also I'm waiting for an '09 rear shock to put on and some LED turn signals to put on the front. Its been fun and can't wait to do more woodcraft.jpg rear sprocket.jpg naked3.jpg naked1.jpg naked 2.jpg exhaust can.jpg HID ballist.jpg front.jpg bright2.jpg bright.jpg almost finished.jpg

February 4th, 2012, 07:35 PM	#3
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February 5th, 2012, 10:49 AM	#4
cuz cuz Name: Israel Location: Houston (me) Galveston Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 09 ninja 250r Posts: A lot.	dude ur bike is going to be bad A __________________________________________________ THE GOOD LIFE

March 31st, 2012, 06:18 AM	#11
wardie ninjette.org guru Name: Larry Location: Youngstown, Ohio Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): 06 KLR 650,12 250 Ninja, 86 DR 125, 07 CRF 100, 09 Tomos Streetmate LEL Record Holder, 88 K100 RT Posts: 434	fork brace? Anyone know who sells a fork brace for pre gen 92' 250 Ninja? __________________________________________________ wardie

March 31st, 2012, 11:29 AM	#12
blink Always. Name: Alex Location: Calgary, AB Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250, '05 GSX-R600 Posts: A lot.	Head lights ...+5 __________________________________________________ blink-182

January 30th, 2012, 06:32 PM	#2
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	Looking good I like the headlights.

February 5th, 2012, 02:35 PM	#5
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	What tires are those?

February 6th, 2012, 08:20 AM	#6
Bosgarage57 ninjette.org sage Name: Luke Location: Sevierville, TN Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 06 Buell Uly, 05 VStar 1100 Posts: 577	Hey Andy, I live in Sevierville! Anytime you wanna ride holler at me! I am doing some stuff with my 250 as well. I like the dual headlights on yours. I decided to go with the moose Racing Alien headlight. I am also interested in the Acewell you put on (where'd you get it from, was it hard to install). We should ride this summer.

February 8th, 2012, 06:54 AM	#7
Klondike1020 Intrepid Adventurer Name: Josh Location: Rochester/Buffalo NY Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2004 GSXR 750 , 71 cb350streettracker, 07 Polaris Predator 500 Posts: A lot.	I like how you cut down the fairings down into radiator shrouds . Nice fighter style

February 8th, 2012, 08:24 AM	#8
Jinx250 Smoker Name: Bob Location: SoCal Join Date: Dec 2010 Motorcycle(s): Guess.... Posts: 556	Wit hthe exception of the tiny part on the gas tank, the decals are removable with a little (ok, a LOT) of patience.

March 28th, 2012, 01:03 PM	#10
Csmith9 ninjette.org member Name: Codi Location: Moose Jaw, Sk, Canada Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2003 Ninja 250 Posts: 76	Thats super awesome looking. For the decal on the rad guards and tank just get a new one made the same size to cover that one up and have the words moved back so it says all of Kawasaki or have it say Ninja, I think that would be sweet.

March 31st, 2012, 12:07 PM	#13
TnNinjaGirl Ms. Personality Name: CB Location: Murvill, TN Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): Depends on the week you ask Posts: A lot.	Nice bike! I can't wait to see it!

March 31st, 2012, 03:48 PM	#15
wardie ninjette.org guru Name: Larry Location: Youngstown, Ohio Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): 06 KLR 650,12 250 Ninja, 86 DR 125, 07 CRF 100, 09 Tomos Streetmate LEL Record Holder, 88 K100 RT Posts: 434	little tubes big guy just thinking maybe they'd flex if pushed hard by a heavy rider __________________________________________________ wardie

March 31st, 2012, 03:49 PM	#16
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	unless you're really racing on a track and pushing the entire bike as far as it will go, you should be fine.

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