New Fairings

Danger13Fox · August 4th, 2014, 04:55 PM

Hey all,

I figure there is already probably i few posts out there about this, but i am feeling a little lazy right now.... Anyways, looking for advice on any good sites on the web to get new fairings from? an awesome matte black or possibly a carbon fiber look would be great! Just kind of weary of the sites on the web, and for the kits if they come with a tank cover, or if ill have to get the tank painted. Any advice is much appreciated!

NinjaZX6R123 · August 4th, 2014, 05:51 PM

I used www.dhgate.com with success. Takes 2 months to receive though since all the sellers are in China.

Danger13Fox · August 4th, 2014, 05:54 PM

Ya I was looking at that site.. But seemed really foreign and was unsure of what kind of quality would come from them.

NinjaZX6R123 · August 4th, 2014, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Danger13Fox

Ya I was looking at that site.. But seemed really foreign and was unsure of what kind of quality would come from them.

Don't expect OEM quality, but for the price it's good. I didn't have any fitment issues. Like all aftermarket fairings, it's not as flexible as OEM. Seems to weigh a tad bit heavier, but not by much. Paint job was better than I thought. If I had to get new fairings for the 250, I'd buy from that site again. OEM is not worth the price.

Danger13Fox · August 4th, 2014, 06:34 PM

Ya... Wondering if painting will be an easier route...

JohnnyBravo · August 4th, 2014, 09:13 PM

Painting is quicker, and you can do more with it. Or wrap your plastic or et them wrapped

Danger13Fox · August 6th, 2014, 08:47 AM

Since I know nothing about painting and have little experience with it... I want to make sure I'm not getting a horrible deal. How much should I expect to pay for a simple flat black without a shiny finish? All plastics and tank.

snot · August 6th, 2014, 09:17 AM

http://www.kawasakipartshouse.com/

Danger13Fox · August 6th, 2014, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by snot

http://www.kawasakipartshouse.com/

I'm confused... How is the OEM site supposed to help me with a price quote range for getting my fairings and tank painted?

snot · August 6th, 2014, 10:07 AM

^^Sorry I misread your post I thought you were looking for fairings.

Danger13Fox · August 6th, 2014, 10:08 AM

Lol no its all good

Nemy · September 1st, 2014, 02:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Danger13Fox

Since I know nothing about painting and have little experience with it... I want to make sure I'm not getting a horrible deal. How much should I expect to pay for a simple flat black without a shiny finish? All plastics and tank.

If you just want matte black look into plastidip. Plenty of youtube videos and instructions online for the best way to apply it (e.g. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G8zGCMSWl6g). The best part is that if you don't like it or screw up you can peel it all off and start again.

I'm painting part of my bike right now with it so I'll let you know how it goes in a week or two.

Nemy · September 11th, 2014, 02:54 PM

As promised. I didn't want full matte black so it has a couple of coats of glossifier on it.

Danger13Fox · September 11th, 2014, 03:59 PM

nice! that looks really good, is the plastidip easy to use? and how many cans did you use?

Nemy · September 11th, 2014, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Danger13Fox

nice! that looks really good, is the plastidip easy to use? and how many cans did you use?

Thanks! I have a picture of it mounted now in my re-introduction post (https://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=196194)

I think I did 4 coats and you would probably only need 1 can. I went through 2.5 but I had to peel it off and redo it twice. But that's the beauty of plastidip - it comes off perfectly and can be converted back to stock. So I'd say give it a go - worst case you're down $5.

The only problem I had with it was the instructions are wrong/useless. After following the instructions and screwing up I looked online . And everything says to start with a light layer and 10 mins between multiple coats.

The other thing the instructions don't say is that you need to remove any tape immediately afterwards or it'll peel off with the tape. Apparently each coat re-liquifies underneath it so you have to wet the area right before you peel.

August 4th, 2014, 04:55 PM	#1
Danger13Fox ninjette.org member Name: Philip Location: Fort Stewart Join Date: Aug 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250 Posts: 23	New Fairings Hey all, I figure there is already probably i few posts out there about this, but i am feeling a little lazy right now.... Anyways, looking for advice on any good sites on the web to get new fairings from? an awesome matte black or possibly a carbon fiber look would be great! Just kind of weary of the sites on the web, and for the kits if they come with a tank cover, or if ill have to get the tank painted. Any advice is much appreciated!

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August 4th, 2014, 05:51 PM	#2
NinjaZX6R123 ninjette.org guru Name: Ninja Location: USA Join Date: Mar 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja ZX6R, 2009 Ninja 250R Posts: 256	I used www.dhgate.com with success. Takes 2 months to receive though since all the sellers are in China.

August 4th, 2014, 05:54 PM	#3
Danger13Fox ninjette.org member Name: Philip Location: Fort Stewart Join Date: Aug 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250 Posts: 23	Ya I was looking at that site.. But seemed really foreign and was unsure of what kind of quality would come from them.

August 4th, 2014, 06:34 PM	#5
Danger13Fox ninjette.org member Name: Philip Location: Fort Stewart Join Date: Aug 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250 Posts: 23	Ya... Wondering if painting will be an easier route...

August 4th, 2014, 09:13 PM	#6
JohnnyBravo Certifiable nontundrum Name: Harper Location: NC Milkshake stand Join Date: Mar 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2013 SE NINJA 300 Posts: Too much. MOTM - Sep '13, Sep '16	Painting is quicker, and you can do more with it. Or wrap your plastic or et them wrapped

August 6th, 2014, 08:47 AM	#7
Danger13Fox ninjette.org member Name: Philip Location: Fort Stewart Join Date: Aug 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250 Posts: 23	Since I know nothing about painting and have little experience with it... I want to make sure I'm not getting a horrible deal. How much should I expect to pay for a simple flat black without a shiny finish? All plastics and tank.

August 6th, 2014, 09:17 AM	#8
snot sammich maker Name: snot Location: West Ohio - in the kitchen Join Date: Feb 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 white 300, 09 KLX 250 SF, 09 thunder blue 250(traded) Posts: A lot. MOTM - Apr '15	http://www.kawasakipartshouse.com/

August 6th, 2014, 10:07 AM	#10
snot sammich maker Name: snot Location: West Ohio - in the kitchen Join Date: Feb 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 white 300, 09 KLX 250 SF, 09 thunder blue 250(traded) Posts: A lot. MOTM - Apr '15	^^Sorry I misread your post I thought you were looking for fairings.

August 6th, 2014, 10:08 AM	#11
Danger13Fox ninjette.org member Name: Philip Location: Fort Stewart Join Date: Aug 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250 Posts: 23	Lol no its all good

September 11th, 2014, 03:59 PM	#14
Danger13Fox ninjette.org member Name: Philip Location: Fort Stewart Join Date: Aug 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250 Posts: 23	nice! that looks really good, is the plastidip easy to use? and how many cans did you use?