They're all going to laugh at you….

[Sirref]

Originally Posted by willi777

Here's my solution... mounted a GSXR-1000 tail section on my 500 Ninja. No one asks how big mine is anymore-LOL, but believe it or not, now i have to deal with brainiacs that think it really is a Ninja 1000-

That's gold, the front end is still stock though? Because an aftermarket front end could be convincing with the tail. Just the tail feels too obvious that it isn't a 1k.

[cbinker]

Originally Posted by willi777

Here's my solution... mounted a GSXR-1000 tail section on my 500 Ninja. No one asks how big mine is anymore-LOL, but believe it or not, now i have to deal with brainiacs that think it really is a Ninja 1000-

so sad, to have to cover up what you have.

[willi777]

That's gold, the front end is still stock though? Because an aftermarket front end could be convincing with the tail. Just the tail feels too obvious that it isn't a 1k.

Still stock except for V-Rossi rim, but I've got an R1 front end that is ready to be bolted on- really seems like overkill in so many ways (like i'm not sure the frame can handle that front end)... would look awesome though.

so sad, to have to cover up what you have.

i swapped the tail because i didn't like the stock tail, nothing to do with covering up anything... nice bonus is that the 1000 sticker keeps people guessing.
It's sticks and stones people... Anyone who is giving you sh*t about the size of your ride, doesn't deserve the time you are wasting by listening to them. Kenny Roberts on a 125 will smoke anyone of us on whatever bike we choose to ride.

[cbinker]

It's ok, I understand.

[Ducati999]

Originally Posted by willi777

Still stock except for V-Rossi rim, but I've got an R1 front end that is ready to be bolted on- really seems like overkill in so many ways (like i'm not sure the frame can handle that front end)... would look awesome though.


i swapped the tail because i didn't like the stock tail, nothing to do with covering up anything... nice bonus is that the 1000 sticker keeps people guessing.
It's sticks and stones people... Anyone who is giving you sh*t about the size of your ride, doesn't deserve the time you are wasting by listening to them. Kenny Roberts on a 125 will smoke anyone of us on whatever bike we choose to ride.

The Kawasaki did not reject the Suzuki body part? That actually looks great How hard was it to adapt the 1000 rear to the ninja?

[willi777]

The Kawasaki did not reject the Suzuki body part? How hard was it to adapt the 1000 rear to the ninja?

LOL- The Kawi fought tooth and nail against that Suzuki tail- actually keeping the airbox was the real challenge. The easy way would be to mount the Suzuki tail on the stock subframe- if it hadn't been mangled by PO i would have. Cut off bent subframe, welded frame to go around airbox (mostly), added tabs to bolt on the GSXR subframe- and lots of time slimming the airbox to fit between GSXR subframe.

That actually looks great

Thank you... had a 01-02 GSXR1000 tail last year, (pic below) but the 03-04 tail is one of my all time favorites. Still need filler panels below tank, various other details before painting. 03-04 tail is prob a little too angular compared to upper and tank, but much more streamlined than the 01-02 tail.

[Ducati999]

Well it does a nice job of making the pre gen look more sporty. From you description it seems you have some fabrication skills so keep up the good work now you just need a paint booth.

[EternalNewb]

I've been laughed at for riding a 250. Then I pointed out that the laughing parties don't even ride. Guess who got the last laugh.

[misfitsailor]

I don't get laughed at for riding a 250, I get laughed at for getting passed by everything on the road, no matter what I am riding! (I ride slow )

[CaptainPlatypus]

Originally Posted by misfitsailor

I don't get laughed at for riding a 250, I get laughed at for getting passed by everything on the road, no matter what I am riding! (I ride slow )

Laughed at? Getting passed on a bike takes balls of steel. I feel more scared when a car is passing me than in any other situation on the road. Props to you.

[ez12a]

Originally Posted by CaptainPlatypus

Laughed at? Getting passed on a bike takes balls of steel. I feel more scared when a car is passing me than in any other situation on the road. Props to you.

yep.

This morning i lane split at a red light to the front. the guy on my right wouldn't have it and gunned his car to pass me. Only to get stopped by the next red again at the fwy on ramp meter.

Some things aren't just worth getting upset over lol.

[CC Cowboy]

Originally Posted by fast1075

I went for a Sunday ride a few weeks ago. There is a road that wanders thru some phosphate mines locally that is quite twisty. There are no houses or buildings of any kind for maybe 15 miles. I have never seen a cop on that road at all.


Yes it is possible to get "mad props" on a 250.

and the location is.......please share your rare find?

[CC Cowboy]

Originally Posted by misfitsailor

I don't get laughed at for riding a 250, I get laughed at for getting passed by everything on the road, no matter what I am riding! (I ride slow )

Try picking your feet up!

[tfkrocks]

I still get told my how cool my Ninjette is even when it's less than whole.

[misfitsailor]

The best way to be passed by a car is to stay in the left third of your lane, make him pass you as if you were a car. If they get too close for comfort, you still have room to move right. Riders get in trouble when they move right for a passing car, they have no room and can get brushed off the road by careless drivers.

[misfitsailor]

Originally Posted by CC Cowboy

Try picking your feet up!

LOL!