Which '11 to get

saxnbass · October 21st, 2011, 11:16 AM

So I should be able to get my 250 Ninjette this coming week, I'm going to get a 2011 to save a bit of money. I'm not sure if I want to get the green and take off the black decals from the fairings or if I want to get the black and add pink decals to it. I'm leaning towards the black with pink, as I love that colour combination as well as it would be much more unique than a plain green one. I'd have the pink decals done on a reflective vinyl for more night visibility as well, so that would be a major plus point to that option too, in my opinion.

So, I'm looking on thoughts / feedback as well as any ideas on designs for the black/pink. I'm not doing flowers or things like that, I'd like to keep it fairly masculine in design as it'll already be in a 'girly colour'.

blink · October 21st, 2011, 11:35 AM

only real man can wear pink.../use pink...

...ride pink

you know what I mean

akima · October 21st, 2011, 11:50 AM

I chose the pink option because it's more unique.

I think your "reflective vinyl" idea is good too. If the pink isn't luminescent, then I don't think it would look very good.

More importantly than your bike colour scheme... have you done a motorcycle training course and bought full protective gear?

akima · October 21st, 2011, 11:55 AM

Ooooh. 1 idea for the design.

You could have luminescent pink rim tape on the wheels. Then: at the lower front of the fairings have little pink droplets seemingly being sprayed off the wheel and up the fairings; kinda like it's dirt, or water. As the droplets get further away from the wheel they could spread out.

akima · October 21st, 2011, 12:04 PM

I made a really quick mockup just to give you a rough idea about what I meant.

250r-pink.jpg

Looks a bit girlie. Kinda unavoidable with pink!

You could also have pink droplets underneath the tail, so it looks like they've been sprayed up there too.

Malicious Logic · October 21st, 2011, 12:15 PM

Voted green. Pink has always been a bit too girly for me but that's just me. Purple, on the other hand, is pretty cool...

Edit: There should be a notice for every forum to state whether or not you have gear and have taken the MSF course since that's all anyone really cares about....

saxnbass · October 21st, 2011, 02:04 PM

Well, I wanted to do reflective pink decals on the black because pink is my favourite colour. My everyday wear trainers are a pair of pink Converse.

As per gear and MSF. Yes I have done the MSF and have my endorsement. I have a Shoei RF1100 helmet, Cortech Mesh Gloves, and a TourMaster Mesh jacket. I plan to get boots (Sidi or Alpinestar) and at least textile trousers with armour, though I'd prefer leather trousers and jacket (I've heard Alpinestar is best, what other brands are good and which should I stay away from?)

nickjpass · October 21st, 2011, 02:29 PM

I've never really liked pink. I like your idea, but good luck trying not to make it very feminine. @akima 's idea is pretty nice.

I picked green because I've always been a sucker for Kawasaki Green. One of the reasons I like Kawasaki hahah

rusninja · October 21st, 2011, 02:44 PM

You shoud pick what you like the most if you want a black and pink bike you made your choice.

saxnbass · October 21st, 2011, 03:27 PM

So, as I have gathered, the Ninja logo on the fairing is pretty easy to take off. The Kawasaki on the gas tank is supposedly under the clear coat, does anybody know of anyplace that makes replacement Kawasaki decals in different colours (pink) that will fit over it? I don't want to take the clear coat off and repaint the tank just to recolour the Kawasaki logo. I've been talking to Tri, but she can't guarantee she can make one that fits perfectly, so if she can't do it, I'd like to have a plan B. Also, I'm not the most steady-handed person, what's the best way to put a decal to cover it without the factory one showing?

I'm going to Photoshop some design ideas over the weekend, so will post some black/pink design ideas I've had as well as suggestions I see on here.

OGjackafidy · October 21st, 2011, 05:24 PM

Save money by getting an 11?

Darling Ninja · October 21st, 2011, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by OGjackafidy

Save money by getting an 11?

I was thinking the same thing! I got a pre-gen, that was my idea of saving money. My bike is a 2004.

Lil_Green_Demon · October 21st, 2011, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by OGjackafidy

Save money by getting an 11?

That's what I was thinking. Only way he's saving money is if the 2011 is used.

Malicious Logic · October 21st, 2011, 05:59 PM

I only browse bikes on craigslist....are the 2011 at dealerships any cheaper than 2012s? It'd make sense but few things ever follow that logic so....

saxnbass · October 22nd, 2011, 07:35 AM

The dealerships here are quoting me around $600 more for a 2012.

greatwhiteninja · October 22nd, 2011, 08:04 AM

heres a nice black and pink 250.. http://my.sportbikeclub.com/_Bike-of...198/46089.html

akima · October 22nd, 2011, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by greatwhiteninja

heres a nice black and pink 250.. http://my.sportbikeclub.com/_Bike-of...198/46089.html

I like it! It's a bit emo though

greatwhiteninja · October 22nd, 2011, 01:57 PM

emo?

akima · October 22nd, 2011, 02:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by greatwhiteninja

emo?

I thought "emo" was a world wide thing. It's a style of music and an associated sub-culture.

"emo" image results.

Pink stars on a black background are very emo.

greatwhiteninja · October 22nd, 2011, 02:55 PM

just seemed " girly " to me

Malicious Logic · October 22nd, 2011, 05:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by greatwhiteninja

just seemed " girly " to me

Yeah, same here.

View Poll Results: Which colour to go with
Green with black decals taken off	16	61.54%
Black with pink decals added	10	38.46%
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October 21st, 2011, 11:16 AM	#1
saxnbass ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Eric Location: Nashville, TN Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 CBR600rr Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 1	Which '11 to get So I should be able to get my 250 Ninjette this coming week, I'm going to get a 2011 to save a bit of money. I'm not sure if I want to get the green and take off the black decals from the fairings or if I want to get the black and add pink decals to it. I'm leaning towards the black with pink, as I love that colour combination as well as it would be much more unique than a plain green one. I'd have the pink decals done on a reflective vinyl for more night visibility as well, so that would be a major plus point to that option too, in my opinion. So, I'm looking on thoughts / feedback as well as any ideas on designs for the black/pink. I'm not doing flowers or things like that, I'd like to keep it fairly masculine in design as it'll already be in a 'girly colour'.

October 21st, 2011, 11:35 AM	#2
blink Always. Name: Alex Location: Calgary, AB Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250, '05 GSX-R600 Posts: A lot.	only real man can wear pink.../use pink... ...ride pink you know what I mean __________________________________________________ blink-182

October 21st, 2011, 02:29 PM	#8
nickjpass #squid Name: nickypoo Location: Five Guys Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): Track dedicated 2008 ZX6R Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jul '16	I've never really liked pink. I like your idea, but good luck trying not to make it very feminine. @akima 's idea is pretty nice. I picked green because I've always been a sucker for Kawasaki Green. One of the reasons I like Kawasaki hahah __________________________________________________

October 21st, 2011, 02:44 PM	#9
rusninja Ninjette wanabe :D Name: Ruslan Location: San Jose Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): white 300 :D Posts: A lot.	You shoud pick what you like the most if you want a black and pink bike you made your choice. __________________________________________________ VROOOM vrooom >.>

October 21st, 2011, 11:50 AM	#3
akima Nooblet Name: Akima Location: England Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Ninja 250R FI Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '13	I chose the pink option because it's more unique. I think your "reflective vinyl" idea is good too. If the pink isn't luminescent, then I don't think it would look very good. More importantly than your bike colour scheme... have you done a motorcycle training course and bought full protective gear?

October 21st, 2011, 11:55 AM	#4
akima Nooblet Name: Akima Location: England Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Ninja 250R FI Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '13	Ooooh. 1 idea for the design. You could have luminescent pink rim tape on the wheels. Then: at the lower front of the fairings have little pink droplets seemingly being sprayed off the wheel and up the fairings; kinda like it's dirt, or water. As the droplets get further away from the wheel they could spread out.

October 21st, 2011, 12:04 PM	#5
akima Nooblet Name: Akima Location: England Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Ninja 250R FI Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '13	I made a really quick mockup just to give you a rough idea about what I meant. 250r-pink.jpg Looks a bit girlie. Kinda unavoidable with pink! You could also have pink droplets underneath the tail, so it looks like they've been sprayed up there too.

October 21st, 2011, 12:15 PM	#6
Malicious Logic hates stupid people Name: Mark Location: Oklahoma City Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2005 ZX6R Posts: 860	Voted green. Pink has always been a bit too girly for me but that's just me. Purple, on the other hand, is pretty cool... Edit: There should be a notice for every forum to state whether or not you have gear and have taken the MSF course since that's all anyone really cares about....

October 21st, 2011, 02:04 PM	#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	Well, I wanted to do reflective pink decals on the black because pink is my favourite colour. My everyday wear trainers are a pair of pink Converse. As per gear and MSF. Yes I have done the MSF and have my endorsement. I have a Shoei RF1100 helmet, Cortech Mesh Gloves, and a TourMaster Mesh jacket. I plan to get boots (Sidi or Alpinestar) and at least textile trousers with armour, though I'd prefer leather trousers and jacket (I've heard Alpinestar is best, what other brands are good and which should I stay away from?)

October 21st, 2011, 03:27 PM	#10
saxnbass ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Eric Location: Nashville, TN Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 CBR600rr Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 1	So, as I have gathered, the Ninja logo on the fairing is pretty easy to take off. The Kawasaki on the gas tank is supposedly under the clear coat, does anybody know of anyplace that makes replacement Kawasaki decals in different colours (pink) that will fit over it? I don't want to take the clear coat off and repaint the tank just to recolour the Kawasaki logo. I've been talking to Tri, but she can't guarantee she can make one that fits perfectly, so if she can't do it, I'd like to have a plan B. Also, I'm not the most steady-handed person, what's the best way to put a decal to cover it without the factory one showing? I'm going to Photoshop some design ideas over the weekend, so will post some black/pink design ideas I've had as well as suggestions I see on here.

October 21st, 2011, 05:24 PM	#11
OGjackafidy ninjette.org member Name: Jack Location: columbia MO Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): Red 2009 Ninja 250r Posts: 132	Save money by getting an 11? __________________________________________________ "The goal in life is to die young at a very old age" " Four wheels moves the body, two wheels moves the soul'

October 21st, 2011, 05:59 PM	#14
Malicious Logic hates stupid people Name: Mark Location: Oklahoma City Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2005 ZX6R Posts: 860	I only browse bikes on craigslist....are the 2011 at dealerships any cheaper than 2012s? It'd make sense but few things ever follow that logic so....

October 22nd, 2011, 07:35 AM	#15
saxnbass ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Eric Location: Nashville, TN Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 CBR600rr Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 1	The dealerships here are quoting me around $600 more for a 2012.

October 22nd, 2011, 08:04 AM	#16
greatwhiteninja Ridin Dirty Name: Ed Location: Delaware Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 white se 250r , 2008 zx6R Posts: 921	heres a nice black and pink 250.. http://my.sportbikeclub.com/_Bike-of...198/46089.html __________________________________________________ #1

October 22nd, 2011, 01:57 PM	#18
greatwhiteninja Ridin Dirty Name: Ed Location: Delaware Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 white se 250r , 2008 zx6R Posts: 921	emo? __________________________________________________ #1

October 22nd, 2011, 02:55 PM	#20
greatwhiteninja Ridin Dirty Name: Ed Location: Delaware Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 white se 250r , 2008 zx6R Posts: 921	just seemed " girly " to me __________________________________________________ #1