TOTAL make over

wandyhee · April 5th, 2012, 09:41 AM

this is how it's look before:

this is how it's look now:

soon, it's going to look like this:

TnNinjaGirl · April 5th, 2012, 09:42 AM

Very nice!

Bosgarage57 · April 5th, 2012, 10:04 AM

I like it both ways!!! <--- thats what she said!

EthioKnight · April 5th, 2012, 10:06 AM

looks great man!...Red rules them all!

wandyhee · April 5th, 2012, 10:12 AM

90% done tonite.. tomorrow will do polishing work and next day will send over to sticker shop

wandyhee · April 5th, 2012, 10:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EthioKnight

looks great man!...Red rules them all!

you're right.. can't stay long with green.. look boring

saxnbass · April 5th, 2012, 10:16 AM

Looking good, can't wait for final pics. Is it just the angle or is the tail at a higher angle in the 2nd pic from the first?

wandyhee · April 5th, 2012, 10:20 AM

it's tail at higher angle.. lowered my fork before to as I installed aftermarket handle bar

adouglas · April 5th, 2012, 11:19 AM

First off: Good for you for being ambitious and doing something you like.

I absolutely love the paint scheme but to be honest I'd leave the stickers off. This ain't Capirossi's or Bayliss' bike. Make it YOUR bike. Make YOUR statement.

I know I'll get flamed for this but... Gut reaction to a sticker-ed up 250 made to look like a Ducati:

"Seriously? Isn't that a bit like wads of tissue paper in the bra?"

Also reminds me of those kit cars from the 70s. You know, where you could take a Beetle and make it look like a supercar. It was still a freakin' Beetle, though.

A 250 can be really cool in its own right. Why pretend to make it something it's not? I could put a set of GSXR stickers on mine, but that won't make it a Suzuki supersport. (Picture it... silly, ain't it? How is this any different?)

If I saw that bike with just the paint job I'd give it a huge thumbs-up because it's striking and tasteful. Really beautiful, especially with the new wheels and gold treatment.

If I saw it with all the MotoGP wannabe junk I'd probably just laugh to myself, shake my head and walk away. What makes that Ducati awesome isn't the stickers. It's the BIKE. And as much as I love Ninjette's, they're not Ducatis. ESPECIALLY not Ducati MotoGP bikes.

But hey, if it floats your boat, more power to ya!

leed · April 5th, 2012, 11:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by adouglas

First off: Good for you for being ambitious and doing something you like.

I absolutely love the paint scheme but to be honest I'd leave the stickers off. This ain't Capirossi's or Bayliss' bike. Make it YOUR bike. Make YOUR statement.

I know I'll get flamed for this but... Gut reaction to a sticker-ed up 250 made to look like a Ducati:

"Seriously? Isn't that a bit like wads of tissue paper in the bra?"

Also reminds me of those kit cars from the 70s. You know, where you could take a Beetle and make it look like a supercar. It was still a freakin' Beetle, though.

A 250 can be really cool in its own right. Why pretend to make it something it's not? I could put a set of GSXR stickers on mine, but that won't make it a Suzuki supersport. (Picture it... silly, ain't it? How is this any different?)

If I saw that bike with just the paint job I'd give it a huge thumbs-up because it's striking and tasteful. Really beautiful, especially with the new wheels and gold treatment.

If I saw it with all the MotoGP wannabe junk I'd probably just laugh to myself, shake my head and walk away. What makes that Ducati awesome isn't the stickers. It's the BIKE. And as much as I love Ninjette's, they're not Ducatis. ESPECIALLY not Ducati MotoGP bikes.

But hey, if it floats your boat, more power to ya!

Although I understand where you're coming from, I think he just likes the design and art of the bike that happens to be a larger sized MotGP Ducati. It's just like buying helmet replicas. Respect for the "real thing (the driver, team, etc)" and appreciation for the creativity put into the original design.

Above that.. 250's are MotoGP bikes.. 2 stroke maybe, but 250 none the less.

Paint looks great! What kind of rims are those, though?

wandyhee · April 5th, 2012, 11:34 AM

thanks for your thought man. but I prefer to stick something on my bike.. beside it's the easiest way to chance the look of bike appearance. once I get bored with those stickers, might put different one next time

wandyhee · April 5th, 2012, 11:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by leed

Although I understand where you're coming from, I think he just likes the design and art of the bike that happens to be a larger sized MotGP Ducati. It's just like buying helmet replicas. Respect for the "real thing (the driver, team, etc)" and appreciation for the creativity put into the original design.

Above that.. 250's are MotoGP bikes.. 2 stroke maybe, but 250 none the less.

Paint looks great! What kind of rims are those, though?

i'm open to all kind of opinion. beside, if all of us thinking the same way, this world would be boring place

that's aftermarket rim for ninja 250r, with wider base for bigger tire size. you can click my signature (blue) for detail

adouglas · April 5th, 2012, 11:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by leed

Although I understand where you're coming from, I think he just likes the design and art of the bike that happens to be a larger sized MotGP Ducati. It's just like buying helmet replicas. Respect for the "real thing (the driver, team, etc)" and appreciation for the creativity put into the original design.

Above that.. 250's are MotoGP bikes.. 2 stroke maybe, but 250 none the less.

I hear ya. I feel the same way about helmet replicas... "Senator, I know who Valentino is, and you're no Valentino."

I guess it's just a mindset. I greatly prefer going my own way and making my own statement.

I do appreciate all the hard work that went into that project. If you're going to do it, do it right... and the OP obviously is.

And yes, I know about 250 GP bikes. But this is not a replica of one. It's very, very specific.

MikeBudd · April 5th, 2012, 11:40 PM

Man that looks awesome.

Thinking about a makeover, but dunno if I have the time to do it :O

wandyhee · April 9th, 2012, 02:28 AM

time to put stickers on

Falcor · April 9th, 2012, 06:36 AM

Looks great even without the stickers, i'd ride it just the way it is now

.

adouglas · April 9th, 2012, 07:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Falcor

Looks great even without the stickers, i'd ride it just the way ti is now

.

Seriously, make big print of the bike without stickers and take another just like it once it's all tarted up.

Set 'em up side-by-side in a place where you spend a lot of time.

That'll make it clear which one you really like, deep down.

PS: That really is beautiful.

wandyhee · April 9th, 2012, 07:44 AM

sticker parts temporary on hold as I'm busy with another project right now.. keep it as it is until I got time for it

anyway, last month I did ordered universal turn light from ebay (china seller) which I plan to replace my rear turn light.. should get here within 3 weeks but never received it..

request for refund and bought this one today from USA seller, which I trust more as USPS are 10 times reliable

should be here within 2 weeks.. no more sticking out rear turn light for me

HERE'S the link for those light:

raybolic · April 10th, 2012, 07:46 PM

Love the gas tank! Does it just go over the OEM one, and just bolt on below other fairings?

Also wondering where you got them and how much?

jdoucet93 · April 10th, 2012, 08:06 PM

I spy a Jardine GP-1. Looks great! I'm a huge fan of the GP-1. Good luck with the police though...

jjb84 · April 10th, 2012, 10:50 PM

Very nice

psych0hans · April 11th, 2012, 03:05 AM

Love the work you've done... what sort of paint did you use?

wandyhee · April 11th, 2012, 08:13 AM

Rei, no bolt needed for those tank cover, it will lock on it's position once you put back seat pad on, and tighten fairing screws

Josh, love the sound and look of those Jardine gp1, good news no police stop me yet, maybe they love it too

Hans, those are solid bright red which look slightly look orange under the sun Duxone brand if not mistaken.

wandyhee · April 11th, 2012, 08:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by raybolic

Love the gas tank! Does it just go over the OEM one, and just bolt on below other fairings?

Also wondering where you got them and how much?

I could get it from the same stockist who supply ninja parts. price USD125 and shipping USD60. let me know if you interested

jjb84 · April 11th, 2012, 12:50 PM

im interested in the tank cover as well. tell me more! lol

thurt88 · April 11th, 2012, 01:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jjb84

im interested in the tank cover as well. tell me more! lol

^^ ^^

wandyhee · April 11th, 2012, 05:00 PM

it's made of fiberglass.. here's combo pics on how to fix it:

1st; loosen the screws and fairing
2nd; open both side cover to
3rd; open up seat
4th; cover your tank with tape to avoid scratch on original paint
5th: put on tank cover

jjb84 · April 11th, 2012, 06:56 PM

Is this the same tank cover as yours? Lines look so different. Where can I get the one you have?

wandyhee · April 11th, 2012, 07:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jjb84

Is this the same tank cover as yours? Lines look so different. Where can I get the one you have?

the one in fixing instruction above are different model, but also for ninja250r. you can paypal me, the price is US$125 and shipping to US$50

you'll need to repaint it again somehow as the factory painting finish don't match kawa OEM color... any color.

wandyhee · April 15th, 2012, 07:46 PM

went to decal/sticker shop on last Thursday, and get them to do this

I have to remove few decals (bottom) and on rear hugger as it's doesn't match with what I wanted..

psych0hans · April 15th, 2012, 08:11 PM

Looks beautiful!!! I want to do something similar with my black ninjette...

nak3dninja · June 26th, 2012, 09:14 AM

that tank cover looks sick, what year are the tank covers from on those zx10r. and would any other tank covers fit? thanks.

alex.s · June 26th, 2012, 06:07 PM

that bike is hot. good job man.

wandyhee · June 27th, 2012, 07:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nak3dninja

that tank cover looks sick, what year are the tank covers from on those zx10r. and would any other tank covers fit? thanks.

i'm not sure which year of zx10r either.. what supplier told me that's what I tell you guys here

. they come with 3 style; zx10r, ducati & M1, all tailor to fit on ninja250r

PKL · June 29th, 2012, 03:41 PM

I totally understand youre going for the MotoGP look, but paying to advertise for Marlboro... just terrible.

In general, the bike looks amazing

Chubbs032 · June 29th, 2012, 04:09 PM

fukin sick

wandyhee · June 29th, 2012, 05:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PKL

I totally understand youre going for the MotoGP look, but paying to advertise for Marlboro... just terrible.

In general, the bike looks amazing

just started my airbrush shop this week, might change it to something else soon.. or revise the whole design

April 5th, 2012, 09:41 AM	#1
wandyhee ninjette.org member Name: andy Location: Borneo-Miri Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250R FI, 2006 ZX10R Posts: 175	TOTAL make over this is how it's look before: this is how it's look now: soon, it's going to look like this: __________________________________________________ I'm Selling wider (4.5" & 5") aftermarket Wheel for N250r/N300r/Z250/Z250r

April 5th, 2012, 10:12 AM	#5
wandyhee ninjette.org member Name: andy Location: Borneo-Miri Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250R FI, 2006 ZX10R Posts: 175	90% done tonite.. tomorrow will do polishing work and next day will send over to sticker shop __________________________________________________ I'm Selling wider (4.5" & 5") aftermarket Wheel for N250r/N300r/Z250/Z250r

April 5th, 2012, 10:16 AM	#7
saxnbass ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Eric Location: Nashville, TN Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 CBR600rr Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 1	Looking good, can't wait for final pics. Is it just the angle or is the tail at a higher angle in the 2nd pic from the first? __________________________________________________ My Mods \| My Bike's Ninjette Thread

April 5th, 2012, 10:20 AM	#8
wandyhee ninjette.org member Name: andy Location: Borneo-Miri Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250R FI, 2006 ZX10R Posts: 175	it's tail at higher angle.. lowered my fork before to as I installed aftermarket handle bar __________________________________________________ I'm Selling wider (4.5" & 5") aftermarket Wheel for N250r/N300r/Z250/Z250r

April 5th, 2012, 11:34 AM	#11
wandyhee ninjette.org member Name: andy Location: Borneo-Miri Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250R FI, 2006 ZX10R Posts: 175	thanks for your thought man. but I prefer to stick something on my bike.. beside it's the easiest way to chance the look of bike appearance. once I get bored with those stickers, might put different one next time __________________________________________________ I'm Selling wider (4.5" & 5") aftermarket Wheel for N250r/N300r/Z250/Z250r

April 5th, 2012, 09:42 AM	#2
TnNinjaGirl Ms. Personality Name: CB Location: Murvill, TN Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): Depends on the week you ask Posts: A lot.	Very nice!

April 5th, 2012, 10:04 AM	#3
Bosgarage57 ninjette.org sage Name: Luke Location: Sevierville, TN Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 06 Buell Uly, 05 VStar 1100 Posts: 577	I like it both ways!!! <--- thats what she said!

April 5th, 2012, 10:06 AM	#4
EthioKnight Super Noob Name: Alex Location: Mobile, AL Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): '09 Kawasaki Ninja 250R, '84 Honda Spree 50cc Posts: A lot.	looks great man!...Red rules them all!

April 5th, 2012, 11:19 AM	#9
adouglas Cat herder Name: Gort Location: A secret lair which, being secret, has an undisclosed location Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): Aprilia RS660 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 6 MOTM - Jul '18, Nov '16, Aug '14, May '13	First off: Good for you for being ambitious and doing something you like. I absolutely love the paint scheme but to be honest I'd leave the stickers off. This ain't Capirossi's or Bayliss' bike. Make it YOUR bike. Make YOUR statement. I know I'll get flamed for this but... Gut reaction to a sticker-ed up 250 made to look like a Ducati: "Seriously? Isn't that a bit like wads of tissue paper in the bra?" Also reminds me of those kit cars from the 70s. You know, where you could take a Beetle and make it look like a supercar. It was still a freakin' Beetle, though. A 250 can be really cool in its own right. Why pretend to make it something it's not? I could put a set of GSXR stickers on mine, but that won't make it a Suzuki supersport. (Picture it... silly, ain't it? How is this any different?) If I saw that bike with just the paint job I'd give it a huge thumbs-up because it's striking and tasteful. Really beautiful, especially with the new wheels and gold treatment. If I saw it with all the MotoGP wannabe junk I'd probably just laugh to myself, shake my head and walk away. What makes that Ducati awesome isn't the stickers. It's the BIKE. And as much as I love Ninjette's, they're not Ducatis. ESPECIALLY not Ducati MotoGP bikes. But hey, if it floats your boat, more power to ya!

April 5th, 2012, 11:40 PM	#14
MikeBudd ninjette.org guru Name: Mike Location: Vancouver, British Columbia Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): RED 2010 Ninja 250r Posts: 304	Man that looks awesome. Thinking about a makeover, but dunno if I have the time to do it :O

April 9th, 2012, 02:28 AM	#15
wandyhee ninjette.org member Name: andy Location: Borneo-Miri Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250R FI, 2006 ZX10R Posts: 175	time to put stickers on __________________________________________________ I'm Selling wider (4.5" & 5") aftermarket Wheel for N250r/N300r/Z250/Z250r

April 9th, 2012, 06:36 AM	#16
Falcor The Luck Dragon Name: William Location: Stuart, FL Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja ZX-6R B/W Posts: 738	Looks great even without the stickers, i'd ride it just the way it is now .

April 9th, 2012, 07:44 AM	#18
wandyhee ninjette.org member Name: andy Location: Borneo-Miri Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250R FI, 2006 ZX10R Posts: 175	sticker parts temporary on hold as I'm busy with another project right now.. keep it as it is until I got time for it anyway, last month I did ordered universal turn light from ebay (china seller) which I plan to replace my rear turn light.. should get here within 3 weeks but never received it.. request for refund and bought this one today from USA seller, which I trust more as USPS are 10 times reliable should be here within 2 weeks.. no more sticking out rear turn light for me HERE'S the link for those light: __________________________________________________ I'm Selling wider (4.5" & 5") aftermarket Wheel for N250r/N300r/Z250/Z250r

April 10th, 2012, 07:46 PM	#19
raybolic ninjette.org member Name: Rei Location: HK Join Date: Feb 2012 Motorcycle(s): Ninja250R Posts: 63	Love the gas tank! Does it just go over the OEM one, and just bolt on below other fairings? Also wondering where you got them and how much?

April 10th, 2012, 08:06 PM	#20
jdoucet93 ninjette.org sage Name: Josh Location: Lafayette Louisiana Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 R6 Posts: 509	I spy a Jardine GP-1. Looks great! I'm a huge fan of the GP-1. Good luck with the police though... __________________________________________________ SOLD MY NINJETTE and got THIS

April 10th, 2012, 10:50 PM	#21
jjb84 ninjette.org member Name: JJ Location: Cali Join Date: Mar 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250 Posts: 127	Very nice

April 11th, 2012, 03:05 AM	#22
psych0hans ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Hansveer Location: Bombay, India Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250r - Track whore, Ninja 300 - SOLD, KTM RC390 - Orange Hulk, Ducati 899 Panigale - Red Devil. Posts: A lot.	Love the work you've done... what sort of paint did you use? __________________________________________________ GETTING BACK INTO RIDING? Read this.

April 11th, 2012, 08:13 AM	#23
wandyhee ninjette.org member Name: andy Location: Borneo-Miri Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250R FI, 2006 ZX10R Posts: 175	Rei, no bolt needed for those tank cover, it will lock on it's position once you put back seat pad on, and tighten fairing screws Josh, love the sound and look of those Jardine gp1, good news no police stop me yet, maybe they love it too Hans, those are solid bright red which look slightly look orange under the sun Duxone brand if not mistaken. __________________________________________________ I'm Selling wider (4.5" & 5") aftermarket Wheel for N250r/N300r/Z250/Z250r Last futzed with by wandyhee; April 11th, 2012 at 04:53 PM.

April 11th, 2012, 12:50 PM	#25
jjb84 ninjette.org member Name: JJ Location: Cali Join Date: Mar 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250 Posts: 127	im interested in the tank cover as well. tell me more! lol

April 11th, 2012, 05:00 PM	#27
wandyhee ninjette.org member Name: andy Location: Borneo-Miri Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250R FI, 2006 ZX10R Posts: 175	it's made of fiberglass.. here's combo pics on how to fix it: 1st; loosen the screws and fairing 2nd; open both side cover to 3rd; open up seat 4th; cover your tank with tape to avoid scratch on original paint 5th: put on tank cover __________________________________________________ I'm Selling wider (4.5" & 5") aftermarket Wheel for N250r/N300r/Z250/Z250r

April 11th, 2012, 06:56 PM	#28
jjb84 ninjette.org member Name: JJ Location: Cali Join Date: Mar 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250 Posts: 127	Is this the same tank cover as yours? Lines look so different. Where can I get the one you have?

April 15th, 2012, 07:46 PM	#30
wandyhee ninjette.org member Name: andy Location: Borneo-Miri Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250R FI, 2006 ZX10R Posts: 175	went to decal/sticker shop on last Thursday, and get them to do this I have to remove few decals (bottom) and on rear hugger as it's doesn't match with what I wanted.. __________________________________________________ I'm Selling wider (4.5" & 5") aftermarket Wheel for N250r/N300r/Z250/Z250r

April 15th, 2012, 08:11 PM	#31
psych0hans ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Hansveer Location: Bombay, India Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250r - Track whore, Ninja 300 - SOLD, KTM RC390 - Orange Hulk, Ducati 899 Panigale - Red Devil. Posts: A lot.	Looks beautiful!!! I want to do something similar with my black ninjette... __________________________________________________ GETTING BACK INTO RIDING? Read this.

June 26th, 2012, 09:14 AM	#32
nak3dninja ninjette.org newbie Name: Yee Location: nova Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 08 ninja 250r Posts: 7	that tank cover looks sick, what year are the tank covers from on those zx10r. and would any other tank covers fit? thanks.

June 26th, 2012, 06:07 PM	#33
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	that bike is hot. good job man. __________________________________________________

June 29th, 2012, 03:41 PM	#35
PKL ninjette.org member Name: Phil Location: Santa Monica Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 250R Posts: 52	I totally understand youre going for the MotoGP look, but paying to advertise for Marlboro... just terrible. In general, the bike looks amazing __________________________________________________

June 29th, 2012, 04:09 PM	#36
Chubbs032 ninjette.org member Name: Chris Location: LA Join Date: Dec 2009 Motorcycle(s): 250r Posts: 199	fukin sick

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