New Bike.. New paint job

blanco · October 15th, 2010, 09:18 PM

I picked up my 07 a few days ago and man oh man was there a terrible paint scheme on it. Someone had painted over the original graphics and I couldn't bring myself to deal with it any longer. Here's a few pics.

Racer x · October 16th, 2010, 01:27 AM

OOF well did the girl you bought it from ride it much? It looks like a very clean bike.

Was the rainbow stuff paint or stickers?

blanco · October 16th, 2010, 09:59 AM

What they did was tape off the black area and paint over the decals. Real SOB to get off too. it's an 07 with 15k on it so she (oh I hope it was a girl) must have ridden it often. I don't know the previous owner as I purchased it at a car lot.

bob706 · October 16th, 2010, 10:13 AM

Those painted graphic = epic fail. The bike looks waaaaaaay better now.

Apex · October 16th, 2010, 10:41 AM

I've been thinking about pulling the stock flames off my bike. I think they make the bike look older than it is. It kind of dates the design.

blanco · October 16th, 2010, 01:54 PM

I picked up a dual temperature heat gun at ace hardware for $20. a few hrs of tedious work and the flames were gone. if ya do it apex, be sure not to melt the plastic body parts... they are pretty thin.
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Sailariel · October 16th, 2010, 02:56 PM

Mark, I took all the decals off my bike with a hair dryer--less chance of melting the plastic. What worked best for me was to heat up a corner of the decal and get the corner unglued. I would then grip the decal with a hemostat--needle nose pliers will work too. You gently apply pressure peeling back, while applying heat to the underside of the decal. It should peel back easily.

00NissanNinja · October 17th, 2010, 12:01 AM

Yep that was quite an interesting paint job you had on there. Looks better now. I didn't know they had flames on those bikes, it makes them look like they are from the muscle car era/70s.

Snake · October 17th, 2010, 06:02 AM

The bike looks much better now.

October 16th, 2010, 10:41 AM	#5
Apex Livin' the Minimoto Life Name: Mark Location: Riding around in TX Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2022 Honda Navi, 2018 Z-125 Pro Posts: A lot.	I've been thinking about pulling the stock flames off my bike. I think they make the bike look older than it is. It kind of dates the design. __________________________________________________ --- My IG Page --- My FB page! --- 2022 Honda Navi && 2018 Z-125 Pro

October 16th, 2010, 02:56 PM	#7
Sailariel ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Alex Location: Belfast, ME Join Date: Jul 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Honda NT-700-V, formerly, Green 2008 Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	Mark, I took all the decals off my bike with a hair dryer--less chance of melting the plastic. What worked best for me was to heat up a corner of the decal and get the corner unglued. I would then grip the decal with a hemostat--needle nose pliers will work too. You gently apply pressure peeling back, while applying heat to the underside of the decal. It should peel back easily. __________________________________________________ Ninjette, Sold. New Bike: 2010 Honda NT-700V/VA, 73 Honda 550, 74 Honda 550

October 17th, 2010, 12:01 AM	#8
00NissanNinja I hate driving... Name: S Location: SW Ohio Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): 13 Triumph Street Triple R, 09 Ninja 250r (Sold 4/20/12) Posts: A lot.	Yep that was quite an interesting paint job you had on there. Looks better now. I didn't know they had flames on those bikes, it makes them look like they are from the muscle car era/70s. __________________________________________________ 09 ninja 2fiddy SE Driving slow things fast

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October 16th, 2010, 01:27 AM	#2
Racer x ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Eric Location: Iowa City Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Kawmeracchi 350 2010 Project X Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 54 MOTM - Sep '18, Feb '16	OOF well did the girl you bought it from ride it much? It looks like a very clean bike. Was the rainbow stuff paint or stickers?

October 16th, 2010, 09:59 AM	#3
blanco ninjette.org member Name: Jesse Location: Spokane Join Date: Oct 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Kawasaki Ninja 250 Posts: 14	What they did was tape off the black area and paint over the decals. Real SOB to get off too. it's an 07 with 15k on it so she (oh I hope it was a girl) must have ridden it often. I don't know the previous owner as I purchased it at a car lot.

October 16th, 2010, 10:13 AM	#4
bob706 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Sean Location: Mary Esther, FL Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250 1998 HD Road King Posts: A lot.	Those painted graphic = epic fail. The bike looks waaaaaaay better now.

October 16th, 2010, 01:54 PM	#6
blanco ninjette.org member Name: Jesse Location: Spokane Join Date: Oct 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Kawasaki Ninja 250 Posts: 14	I picked up a dual temperature heat gun at ace hardware for $20. a few hrs of tedious work and the flames were gone. if ya do it apex, be sure not to melt the plastic body parts... they are pretty thin. Posted via Mobile Device

October 17th, 2010, 06:02 AM	#9
Snake ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rick Location: Alexandria, Louisiana Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much. MOTY - 2017, MOTM - Jan '19, Oct '16, May '14	The bike looks much better now.