New To The Site, New To The Bike.

tmlewis3 · February 6th, 2014, 02:47 PM

Hey guys, I just bought my first bike, and I'm new to the ninjette forums; I heard about it from a coworker and fellow rider, and so far I've picked up some really good information.

I just purchased a second hand 2011 Ninja 250 with about 5500 miles on it, for $2300. It had a green 2012 Ninja's fairings put on it, so it has more of a metallic look. It came without any turn signals and a hack-job of an attempt of eliminating the fender, but I'm working on it. I'll try and keep this updated; I'm open to some suggestions for what I should do next to the bike.

Here are a couple pics of my very first bike:

tmlewis3 · February 6th, 2014, 02:57 PM

I installed an Integrated Sequential LED Taillight and Flush Mount LED Turn Signals, but noticed that the bike was missing the Turn Signal relay. I haven't been able to test the signals yet, but the relay came in today so I'm hoping to get that done tonight.

c-dog · February 6th, 2014, 03:04 PM

Nice color! Congrats on the new bike. And welcome to the forum.

My favorite fender eliminator is the Yoshimura - it's really, really nice. But a touch expensive. I have gotten them for all my bikes in the past, high quality.

Here are some very cool turn signals for the 250 that are flush mount and look cool - http://www.hightechspeed.com/products/ProtonLights/

dcj13 · February 6th, 2014, 03:11 PM

Congrats and welcome. Enjoy the bike!

tmlewis3 · February 6th, 2014, 03:32 PM

Thank you. I'm looking for a seat cowl right now for it, because I won't be doubling anyone. I'm having trouble finding one in that color, though.. Any help here would be appreciated. Thanks again.

DEFY · February 6th, 2014, 03:34 PM

welcome!!!

tmlewis3 · February 6th, 2014, 03:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by c-dog

Nice color! Congrats on the new bike. And welcome to the forum.

My favorite fender eliminator is the Yoshimura - it's really, really nice. But a touch expensive. I have gotten them for all my bikes in the past, high quality.

Here are some very cool turn signals for the 250 that are flush mount and look cool - http://www.hightechspeed.com/products/ProtonLights/

Thanks! I really like the yoshimura fender eliminators. I've looked them up on YouTube. I already got my flushmounts from Competition Werkes - I got clear for better visibility.

NevadaWolf · February 6th, 2014, 04:03 PM

I saw your title, then the pics and thought, "Wait, that's a '12!" Then I read the description. Hehehe

The '12 color is referred to as candy lime green, or CL green. If you can't find one floating around, what I did was bought another one, sanded it down, and then painted it using Colorite's spray cans. Came out matching nicely.

eBay, Craigslist, maybe even the marketplace here might have one. If you don't mind paying OEM prices, check out Bike Bandit, Kawasaki Parts House, Partzilla, or the like. You'll find the cowl listed with the rear seat as an option in the parts diagram.

Floki · February 6th, 2014, 04:11 PM

If you cannot find one in your color, you can paint a damaged one. That paint is probably ridiculous at colorrite.com but it is the best paint you can get to match.

tmlewis3 · February 6th, 2014, 06:22 PM

Well I installed the LED flush mount turn signals and the LED integrated taillight; the brake light works but none if the turn signals... the indicator doesn't even blink. I'm using the EP34 Relay and the fuse is good. Any other possibilities?

dcj13 · February 6th, 2014, 06:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tmlewis3

Well I installed the LED flush mount turn signals and the LED integrated taillight; the brake light works but none if the turn signals... the indicator doesn't even blink. I'm using the EP34 Relay and the fuse is good. Any other possibilities?

When you put the turn signal on, does the signal come on and stay on without flashing?

tmlewis3 · February 6th, 2014, 06:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dcj13

When you put the turn signal on, does the signal come on and stay on without flashing?

I got the integrated taillight signals working perfectly. The flush mount signals don't even light up though.

Floki · February 6th, 2014, 07:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tmlewis3

I got the integrated taillight signals working perfectly. The flush mount signals don't even light up though.

Check the fuses. He didn't have blinkers on before so a fuse might be blown? I had something similar happen on my car.
Also check the connectors/wires.

dcj13 · February 6th, 2014, 07:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tmlewis3

I got the integrated taillight signals working perfectly. The flush mount signals don't even light up though.

Hmm... I'm kind of dense... How does the relay fit into the circuit?

And should this portion of the thread be in the fast-flashing LED turn signal thread? Or is that splitting hairs? Or threads?

tmlewis3 · February 6th, 2014, 09:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Floki

Check the fuses. He didn't have blinkers on before so a fuse might be blown? I had something similar happen on my car.
Also check the connectors/wires.

Fuses are good, wires and connectors both appear to be good... I'm stumped.

csmith12 · February 6th, 2014, 09:32 PM

Welcome!

Floki · February 7th, 2014, 07:01 AM

With four leds you need the diode kit anyway. I would go ahead and pick one up from modmy250 or somewhere.

Rogue · February 7th, 2014, 09:12 AM

Welcome! I grew up across the border in Huntington. There are some gorgeous roads for riding in that area.

tmlewis3 · February 8th, 2014, 05:27 PM

Eliminated that nub of a fender and hooked the license plate up. I used a kit I bought off of eBay for $30.. That's where the LED lights and bracket came from.

NevadaWolf · February 8th, 2014, 06:23 PM

Looking nice!

Floki · February 8th, 2014, 06:23 PM

Does that fender make it hard to put the passenger seat on?

Floki · February 8th, 2014, 06:24 PM

Woah @NevadaWolf.... We posted at the same time

rasta · February 8th, 2014, 06:45 PM

Welcome dude, nice looking ninjette there chief

NevadaWolf · February 8th, 2014, 07:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Floki

Woah @NevadaWolf.... We posted at the same time

Sometimes it happens. Sometimes it happens when replying with the exact same info. I find it fun to be Ninja'd on a response.

tmlewis3 · February 8th, 2014, 08:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Floki

Does tht fender make it hard to put the passenger seat on?

Nope, no difference at all. The kit is literally just one bracket and an LED license plate light.

JohnnyBravo · February 8th, 2014, 08:09 PM

Welcome to the forum... Keep up the good work

7oxSin · February 9th, 2014, 12:01 AM

im jelly, i love that bike!! welcome man! have you took your MSF course yet?

tmlewis3 · February 9th, 2014, 01:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 7oxSin

im jelly, i love that bike!! welcome man! have you took your MSF course yet?

Thanks! Not yet, the closest one is about 45 minutes away and being a new rider I'm not comfortable making that trip yet. Lol

Tigerpaw · February 9th, 2014, 07:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tmlewis3

Thanks! Not yet, the closest one is about 45 minutes away and being a new rider I'm not comfortable making that trip yet. Lol

The MSF BRC (Basic Riders Course) provides a bike at the location. They also teach to people who have zero experience.

Nice bike!

tmlewis3 · February 9th, 2014, 08:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tigerpaw

The MSF BRC (Basic Riders Course) provides a bike at the location. They also teach to people who have zero experience.

Nice bike!

I didn't know that. How much does it cost?

JohnnyBravo · February 9th, 2014, 08:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tmlewis3

I didn't know that. How much does it cost?

http://www.ashland.kctcs.edu/News%20...D57836351EA%7D

http://www.eku.edu/news/savings-cont...cross-kentucky

7oxSin · February 9th, 2014, 09:09 AM

if you ever find yourself in nashville where i teach its 210$ most classes are around this price for the BRC, and 150$ for the ERC "with your own bike". its the fastest, easiest, and safest way to get your licences and i dont think a single person on this site will disagree.

Klondike1020 · February 9th, 2014, 10:38 AM

Nice , looks really good .

tmlewis3 · February 9th, 2014, 10:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnnyBravo

http://www.ashland.kctcs.edu/News%20...D57836351EA%7D

http://www.eku.edu/news/savings-cont...cross-kentucky

Man I hope they do that this year!

JohnnyBravo · February 9th, 2014, 01:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tmlewis3

Man I hope they do that this year!

Won't b long before they start up again

Tigerpaw · February 9th, 2014, 02:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tmlewis3

Man I hope they do that this year!

Sign up as soon as they allow you to. It will fill up incredibly fast. If you miss all the good dates, try to get in the class as a "walk-in". There are always vacancies, especially if the weather isn't picture perfect. Also, the BRC is standardized across the country. So if you find yourself away from home for a little while check out local offerings.

Once completed it will help with getting your license(states vary) & probably a nice insurance discount!

tmlewis3 · February 9th, 2014, 09:04 PM

Got the signals working and installed. It's coming along!

evidens83 · February 10th, 2014, 07:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tmlewis3

Got the signals working and installed. It's coming along!

Do you have a link to the ebay seller for the license plate holder? Interested in getting rid of my nub too

tmlewis3 · February 10th, 2014, 08:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by evidens83

Do you have a link to the ebay seller for the license plate holder? Interested in getting rid of my nub too

Sure thing.
http://pages.ebay.com/motors/link/?n...d=251446326227

One thing to know before get it, you have to cut fender and remove the metal brackets underneath the tail; which was a pain, because of those metal tabs. It's worth it tho, the LEDs are super bright.

EternalNewb · February 10th, 2014, 09:06 PM

Welcome aboard! Ride safely out there, and keeping my fingers crossed for good weather for you.

February 6th, 2014, 03:04 PM	#3
c-dog ninjette.org sage Name: - Location: - Join Date: May 2010 Motorcycle(s): - Posts: 591	Nice color! Congrats on the new bike. And welcome to the forum. My favorite fender eliminator is the Yoshimura - it's really, really nice. But a touch expensive. I have gotten them for all my bikes in the past, high quality. Here are some very cool turn signals for the 250 that are flush mount and look cool - http://www.hightechspeed.com/products/ProtonLights/
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February 6th, 2014, 04:03 PM	#8
NevadaWolf Certified looney toon Name: Teri Location: 39°52'40.7"N 118°23'53.8"W (Northern NV) Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250, 102k+ miles -- 2014 CB500X, 42k+ miles Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 16 MOTM Jul '13, Jul '14	I saw your title, then the pics and thought, "Wait, that's a '12!" Then I read the description. Hehehe The '12 color is referred to as candy lime green, or CL green. If you can't find one floating around, what I did was bought another one, sanded it down, and then painted it using Colorite's spray cans. Came out matching nicely. eBay, Craigslist, maybe even the marketplace here might have one. If you don't mind paying OEM prices, check out Bike Bandit, Kawasaki Parts House, Partzilla, or the like. You'll find the cowl listed with the rear seat as an option in the parts diagram. __________________________________________________ <-- Linky Hey Unregistered! The code [you] shows the username currently logged in. IBA # 56020 AMA # 521481 Fun Rides! ][ My Videos ][ My Gear Hold yourself to the same rules you expect others to follow.

February 6th, 2014, 09:32 PM	#16
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February 7th, 2014, 09:12 AM	#18
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February 8th, 2014, 06:23 PM	#20
NevadaWolf Certified looney toon Name: Teri Location: 39°52'40.7"N 118°23'53.8"W (Northern NV) Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250, 102k+ miles -- 2014 CB500X, 42k+ miles Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 16 MOTM Jul '13, Jul '14	Looking nice! __________________________________________________ <-- Linky Hey Unregistered! The code [you] shows the username currently logged in. IBA # 56020 AMA # 521481 Fun Rides! ][ My Videos ][ My Gear Hold yourself to the same rules you expect others to follow.

February 6th, 2014, 03:11 PM	#4
dcj13 Participant Name: Dave Location: South of Seattle Join Date: Oct 2012 Motorcycle(s): '94 K75 std Posts: Too much. MOTM - Aug '15	Congrats and welcome. Enjoy the bike!

February 6th, 2014, 03:32 PM	#5
tmlewis3 ninjette.org member Name: Travis Location: Eastern KY Join Date: Feb 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Ninja 250r Posts: 45	Thank you. I'm looking for a seat cowl right now for it, because I won't be doubling anyone. I'm having trouble finding one in that color, though.. Any help here would be appreciated. Thanks again.

February 6th, 2014, 03:34 PM	#6
DEFY ᗧ•••ᗣ•ᗣᗣ•••ᗣ Name: Nick Location: NY Join Date: Nov 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R and 2014 Triumph 675R Posts: A lot.	welcome!!!

February 6th, 2014, 04:11 PM	#9
Floki Motorcycle Nurse? Name: Jacques Location: Gulf Coast Join Date: Sep 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250R, 1998 Ducati 748L #77/100 Posts: 606	If you cannot find one in your color, you can paint a damaged one. That paint is probably ridiculous at colorrite.com but it is the best paint you can get to match.

February 6th, 2014, 06:22 PM	#10
tmlewis3 ninjette.org member Name: Travis Location: Eastern KY Join Date: Feb 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Ninja 250r Posts: 45	Well I installed the LED flush mount turn signals and the LED integrated taillight; the brake light works but none if the turn signals... the indicator doesn't even blink. I'm using the EP34 Relay and the fuse is good. Any other possibilities?

February 7th, 2014, 07:01 AM	#17
Floki Motorcycle Nurse? Name: Jacques Location: Gulf Coast Join Date: Sep 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250R, 1998 Ducati 748L #77/100 Posts: 606	With four leds you need the diode kit anyway. I would go ahead and pick one up from modmy250 or somewhere.

February 8th, 2014, 06:24 PM	#22
Floki Motorcycle Nurse? Name: Jacques Location: Gulf Coast Join Date: Sep 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250R, 1998 Ducati 748L #77/100 Posts: 606	Woah @NevadaWolf.... We posted at the same time

February 8th, 2014, 06:45 PM	#23
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February 8th, 2014, 08:09 PM	#26
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	Welcome to the forum... Keep up the good work

February 9th, 2014, 12:01 AM	#27
7oxSin MSF Coach! Name: Lupe Location: Antioch, Tennessee Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2003 ninja 250 Posts: 886	im jelly, i love that bike!! welcome man! have you took your MSF course yet? __________________________________________________ Hey Unregistered wanna ride the dragon? Ninjette group ride! May 16th-20th Join the Ride!!http://www.ninjette.org/forums/group.php?groupid=35

February 9th, 2014, 09:09 AM	#32
7oxSin MSF Coach! Name: Lupe Location: Antioch, Tennessee Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2003 ninja 250 Posts: 886	if you ever find yourself in nashville where i teach its 210$ most classes are around this price for the BRC, and 150$ for the ERC "with your own bike". its the fastest, easiest, and safest way to get your licences and i dont think a single person on this site will disagree. __________________________________________________ Hey Unregistered wanna ride the dragon? Ninjette group ride! May 16th-20th Join the Ride!!http://www.ninjette.org/forums/group.php?groupid=35

February 9th, 2014, 10:38 AM	#33
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February 10th, 2014, 09:06 PM	#40
EternalNewb ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: S Location: CA/MA, usually Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250R, 2007 Ninja 650R, 2001 F650 Dakar Posts: A lot.	Welcome aboard! Ride safely out there, and keeping my fingers crossed for good weather for you.

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