My Ninja Cafe...work in progress - Page 2

Motofool · May 4th, 2013, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Ivanrules

Thank you.
Started out with a yellow then added black and blue...

Thanks, Ivan.

I love it because I had a bike with a color very similar to that one many years ago........, sweet memories came back......

leed · May 4th, 2013, 11:20 AM

Man that looks great! Might be something I have to consider for my own 250! Mine needs a bit more work though, my 'sub-frame' is tweaked a good bit.

Did you have previous glassing experience prior to this project?

hirubhaiambani · May 4th, 2013, 01:39 PM

I think the picture with the Kawi green gas tank and white tail section looks super SEXY!

Ivanrules · May 4th, 2013, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by leed

Man that looks great! Might be something I have to consider for my own 250! Mine needs a bit more work though, my 'sub-frame' is tweaked a good bit.

Did you have previous glassing experience prior to this project?

Yes I did. I work at bodyshop.

Ivanrules · May 4th, 2013, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Motofool

Thanks, Ivan.

I love it because I had a bike with a color very similar to that one many years ago........, sweet memories came back......

Nice.

Ivanrules · May 5th, 2013, 06:47 PM

For those who are wondering how to make a cafe racer seat from scratch. Here is a good tutorial. Almost exactly how mine was made.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AT6P7qaUPLw
Enjoy.

Ivanrules · May 7th, 2013, 07:13 PM

A little update for you guys...

Upholstery guy glued and shaped the foam on the fiberglass plate i made him.

Material you see on the table is the material thats gonna be used to upholster the seat.

psych0hans · May 8th, 2013, 03:45 AM

You need a chrome ring for your tail light... Get working on it PRONTO!

lol Great work M8!

Ivanrules · May 8th, 2013, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by psych0hans

You need a chrome ring for your tail light... Get working on it PRONTO!

lol Great work M8!

Chrome ring where? Around the lenses it self or on the seat?
Thank you.

psych0hans · May 8th, 2013, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Ivanrules

Chrome ring where? Around the lenses it self or on the seat?
Thank you.

Just around the tail light lens would really finish off the rear. I could be wrong ofcourse, but just my

Ausoi · May 8th, 2013, 12:19 PM

That's just a slipon isn't it? If its a full system I might be interested.

Ivanrules · May 8th, 2013, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Ausoi

That's just a slipon isn't it? If its a full system I might be interested.

Its a slip on.

Motofool · May 8th, 2013, 05:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ivanrules

A little update for you guys...
Upholstery guy glued and shaped the foam on the fiberglass plate i made him.
Material you see on the table is the material thats gonna be used to upholster the seat.

Ivanrules · May 8th, 2013, 10:08 PM

Guess what i got back today....

More pictures and hopefully a video as well.......SOON!

Thanks for watching.

krolinked · May 8th, 2013, 10:34 PM

That seat is badass bro!

psych0hans · May 8th, 2013, 10:35 PM

Brilliant work!!!

skilletmo · May 8th, 2013, 11:01 PM

SUB'D!!

Ivanrules · May 9th, 2013, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by krolinked

That seat is badass bro!

Thanks

Ivanrules · May 9th, 2013, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by psych0hans

Brilliant work!!!

Thank you sir.. I'm looking into to chrome accents.

Ivanrules · May 9th, 2013, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by skilletmo

SUB'D!!

Noob question.. what's does sub'd mean. ?

TheDementedDrummer · May 9th, 2013, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Ivanrules

Noob question.. what's does sub'd mean. ?

It means he subscribed to the thread

psych0hans · May 9th, 2013, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Ivanrules

Noob question.. what's does sub'd mean. ?

Sub'd means he's subscribed to your thread and will receive notifications of any new posts, thus making it easy for him to follow your work.

skilletmo · May 9th, 2013, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by psych0hans

Sub'd means he's subscribed to your thread and will receive notifications of any new posts, thus making it easy for him to follow your work.

It means he subscribed to the thread

Ivanrules · May 9th, 2013, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by psych0hans

Sub'd means he's subscribed to your thread and will receive notifications of any new posts, thus making it easy for him to follow your work.

^^^
Oh wow cool.
I appreciate everyone's comments.

psych0hans · May 9th, 2013, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Ivanrules

^^^
Oh wow cool.
I appreciate everyone's comments.

Well deserved bro, you really are an artist...

I know your bike will make many jelly... lol

Ivanrules · May 12th, 2013, 07:45 PM

Update

The seat is Supper comfortable. Im waiting for mirrors, license bracket and signals.

skilletmo · May 12th, 2013, 07:54 PM

DUDE THATS IS SO SEXY, get something for the sides and perfecto

Such a nice color too

Ivanrules · May 12th, 2013, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by skilletmo

DUDE THATS IS SO SEXY, get something for the sides and perfecto

Such a nice color too

hmmmmmm Im torn between side covers or not. I think im going to make them and see if i like how they look.

skilletmo · May 12th, 2013, 08:39 PM

I definitely think they look alot better, but still gives a naked cafe look. But covers most of that junk and wires.

eddiekay · May 13th, 2013, 04:11 AM

I been watching the build. From the pix it absolutely could NOT BE ANY BETTER but I gotta add my 2 cents....with all respect...a tiny bit of gold ( maybe a pinstripe at bottom of tank) ON A GREEN SURFACE would bring it back to the 1960's look.) This bike def bvelongs on the cover oF A MAGAZINE...just out of curiousity....is the mold for the tail still usueable.

massacremasses · May 13th, 2013, 08:21 AM

Ivan what body shop did/do you work at in Chico? I've been to most of them at one point or another.

Ivanrules · May 13th, 2013, 09:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eddiekay

I been watching the build. From the pix it absolutely could NOT BE ANY BETTER but I gotta add my 2 cents....with all respect...a tiny bit of gold ( maybe a pinstripe at bottom of tank) ON A GREEN SURFACE would bring it back to the 1960's look.) This bike def bvelongs on the cover oF A MAGAZINE...just out of curiousity....is the mold for the tail still usueable.

Thank you. Gold stripe would not look bad. Thank you for any suggestions. I'll look into that. Sadly the mold didn't make it.

Ivanrules · May 13th, 2013, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by massacremasses

Ivan what body shop did/do you work at in Chico? I've been to most of them at one point or another.

I work at chico collision center on E. Park ave.

massacremasses · May 13th, 2013, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Ivanrules

I work at chico collision center on E. Park ave.

Oh dang I dont think Ive been there actually. I dont know if you guys have one of our paint booths. I work at AFC finishing systems in Oroville. I service a lot of the paint booths in Chico.

Welp I think the next bike night is the 7th at Krispy Cream! If youre still in Chico you gotta come man! Its always nice to see something different. Mostly just spot bikes there.

psych0hans · May 13th, 2013, 10:40 AM

Sweet work!!! Keep it up and you'll make a magazine cover, no doubts about it... Good luck!!!

Ivanrules · May 13th, 2013, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by massacremasses

Oh dang I dont think Ive been there actually. I dont know if you guys have one of our paint booths. I work at AFC finishing systems in Oroville. I service a lot of the paint booths in Chico.

Welp I think the next bike night is the 7th at Krispy Cream! If youre still in Chico you gotta come man! Its always nice to see something different. Mostly just spot bikes there.

We have a spraybake booth. If I have the bike all done and where I like it I'll try and make it by the seventh.

iplante · May 13th, 2013, 12:34 PM

Dude I don't usually like cafe racers or naked bikes but that is HOT.

massacremasses · May 13th, 2013, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Ivanrules

We have a spraybake booth. If I have the bike all done and where I like it I'll try and make it by the seventh.

ahh.

yeah dude, if not we meet the first friday of every month

Ivanrules · May 14th, 2013, 12:46 PM

What do you guys suggest I do about the coolant reservoir?
A friend mention I should make one out of a whisky flask.

RedPepper64 · May 14th, 2013, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Ivanrules

Update

The seat is Supper comfortable. Im waiting for mirrors, license bracket and signals.

I love checking back on your progress. Your bike is turning into quite the masterpiece. When will you get the sides in/done? I'm curious to see what it looks like dressed with how sexy it is nekkid. Awesome job!

May 5th, 2013, 06:47 PM	#46
Ivanrules ninjette.org member Name: Ivan Location: Corning/Chico Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): Ninja250r Posts: 84	For those who are wondering how to make a cafe racer seat from scratch. Here is a good tutorial. Almost exactly how mine was made. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AT6P7qaUPLw Enjoy.
	1 out of 1 members found this post helpful.

May 7th, 2013, 07:13 PM	#47
Ivanrules ninjette.org member Name: Ivan Location: Corning/Chico Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): Ninja250r Posts: 84	A little update for you guys... Upholstery guy glued and shaped the foam on the fiberglass plate i made him. Material you see on the table is the material thats gonna be used to upholster the seat.
	1 out of 1 members found this post helpful.

May 8th, 2013, 03:45 AM	#48
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.	You need a chrome ring for your tail light... Get working on it PRONTO! lol Great work M8! __________________________________________________ GETTING BACK INTO RIDING? Read this.

May 8th, 2013, 10:34 PM	#55
krolinked Nerd Name: Chris Location: Tujunga Join Date: Mar 2012 Motorcycle(s): Ducati Hyperstrada Posts: 672	That seat is badass bro! __________________________________________________ It doesn't LOOK that steep. But you can go first...

May 8th, 2013, 10:35 PM	#56
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.	Brilliant work!!! __________________________________________________ GETTING BACK INTO RIDING? Read this.

May 4th, 2013, 11:20 AM	#42
leed ninjette.org sage Name: David Location: Loves Park, IL Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): Time will tell Posts: 969	Man that looks great! Might be something I have to consider for my own 250! Mine needs a bit more work though, my 'sub-frame' is tweaked a good bit. Did you have previous glassing experience prior to this project?

May 4th, 2013, 01:39 PM	#43
hirubhaiambani Ninjette Fanboy Name: HB Location: Missouri Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja250 Posts: 307	I think the picture with the Kawi green gas tank and white tail section looks super SEXY!

May 8th, 2013, 12:19 PM	#51
Ausoi ninjette.org member Name: Joshua Location: Loomis, CA Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2008 (Black) Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: 151	That's just a slipon isn't it? If its a full system I might be interested.

May 8th, 2013, 10:08 PM	#54
Ivanrules ninjette.org member Name: Ivan Location: Corning/Chico Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): Ninja250r Posts: 84	Guess what i got back today.... More pictures and hopefully a video as well.......SOON! Thanks for watching.

May 8th, 2013, 11:01 PM	#57
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May 12th, 2013, 07:45 PM	#66
Ivanrules ninjette.org member Name: Ivan Location: Corning/Chico Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): Ninja250r Posts: 84	Update The seat is Supper comfortable. Im waiting for mirrors, license bracket and signals.

May 12th, 2013, 07:54 PM	#67
skilletmo InfoWhore Name: Melashi Location: 75081 Join Date: Oct 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250 StreetFighter ~~~~ 2005 KTM 450 EXC Posts: 628	DUDE THATS IS SO SEXY, get something for the sides and perfecto Such a nice color too __________________________________________________ Everyone, go buy a dirtbike hurry

May 12th, 2013, 08:39 PM	#69
skilletmo InfoWhore Name: Melashi Location: 75081 Join Date: Oct 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250 StreetFighter ~~~~ 2005 KTM 450 EXC Posts: 628	I definitely think they look alot better, but still gives a naked cafe look. But covers most of that junk and wires. __________________________________________________ Everyone, go buy a dirtbike hurry

May 13th, 2013, 04:11 AM	#70
eddiekay ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: eddie Location: Lawnguylind Join Date: Nov 2009 Motorcycle(s): 300, WeeStrom Posts: A lot.	I been watching the build. From the pix it absolutely could NOT BE ANY BETTER but I gotta add my 2 cents....with all respect...a tiny bit of gold ( maybe a pinstripe at bottom of tank) ON A GREEN SURFACE would bring it back to the 1960's look.) This bike def bvelongs on the cover oF A MAGAZINE...just out of curiousity....is the mold for the tail still usueable.

May 13th, 2013, 08:21 AM	#71
massacremasses Avid Kitteh Poster Name: Justin Location: Norcal Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Yamaha TTR 50 SUCK IT Posts: A lot.	Ivan what body shop did/do you work at in Chico? I've been to most of them at one point or another. __________________________________________________ I powdercoat stuff Help me pay for my addiction I say funny stuff. http://twitter.com/JustinPWNSyou sometimes... I write like a 12 year old too, http://justinpwnsyou.wordpress.com/

May 13th, 2013, 10:40 AM	#75
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.	Sweet work!!! Keep it up and you'll make a magazine cover, no doubts about it... Good luck!!! __________________________________________________ GETTING BACK INTO RIDING? Read this.

May 13th, 2013, 12:34 PM	#77
iplante I ride like a granny Name: Isabelle Location: Minneapolis Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2003 Ninja 250R - EX250F Posts: 521 Blog Entries: 1	Dude I don't usually like cafe racers or naked bikes but that is HOT. __________________________________________________ WANTED for 88-07 Ninja 250: Corbin Gunfighter & Lady seat

May 14th, 2013, 12:46 PM	#79
Ivanrules ninjette.org member Name: Ivan Location: Corning/Chico Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): Ninja250r Posts: 84	What do you guys suggest I do about the coolant reservoir? A friend mention I should make one out of a whisky flask.

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