White 2008 250R - in Progress

currentsea · December 16th, 2009, 10:59 PM

Hey guys, my friend recently laid down my bike so I thought I'd just do a complete overhaul with new paint, and remove all the California emissions guts.

I thought I'd post pictures as I make progress. I'll post high res photos as soon as I finish.

Today's accomplishments:
Removing California emissions, changing spark plugs, and remounting a non-CA gas tank and rear cowling.

Tomorrow's project:
Mounting flush LEDs to the side fairings.

Other notes about my bike:
Exhaust is a GSXR pipe. Color is a pearl white (same color as the Lexus IS350) .. with paint code 064 or 054 , i forget.

Thanks for viewing!

noche_caliente · December 17th, 2009, 05:43 PM

looking nice - thanks for sharing with us!

punisher83 · December 17th, 2009, 06:11 PM

Looking good!!

bob706 · December 17th, 2009, 06:30 PM

Looks good so far.

Snake · December 23rd, 2009, 03:28 PM

These bikes realy look good in white. Great job!

currentsea · December 23rd, 2009, 06:29 PM

I've soldered and mounting my LED turn signals. Bike has been completely retuned and rejetted with my GSXR pipe, and K&N air filter (thanks to the help of kkim, and some other fellow ninjetters).

Here's a pic with the body panels on.. high res photos coming late next week.
Happy holidays!

g21-30 · December 23rd, 2009, 06:46 PM

I like that Salt & Pepper Team! Looks good. Can't wait to see the High Res pics!

Betlog · December 25th, 2009, 11:18 PM

What benefit do we gain by removing the CA emissions "guts?" PROS, CONS? Will we have to put it back in for smog?

00v_Lucky · December 26th, 2009, 01:04 AM

Tigress · December 26th, 2009, 05:05 AM

I'm a sucka for a white bike!! That looks sweet.

ninja250 · December 26th, 2009, 08:43 AM

White looks great! Looking forward to more pics

Snake · December 26th, 2009, 08:48 AM

The white rim tape was a great touch!

currentsea · December 26th, 2009, 12:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Betlog

What benefit do we gain by removing the CA emissions "guts?" PROS, CONS? Will we have to put it back in for smog?

I removed the Kleen Air system because I bought an out of state Gas tank from Ohio on eBay. There's some talk about a motorcycle smog check, but as of now there is no necessary smog checks on bikes.

Kkim wrote an excellent DIY with PROS and CONS of this mod:
http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showt...ighlight=kleen

currentsea · December 26th, 2009, 12:16 PM

Another low res shot. Waiting on those panel clips for the lower fairings, and a rear brake light modulator, and that will conclude my 2009 mod list.

M-Oorb · December 27th, 2009, 10:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by currentsea

and that will conclude my 2009 mod list.

Yea how many of us have said the same thing...

kevlarorc · December 29th, 2009, 10:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by M-Oorb

Yea how many of us have said the same thing...

well he didn't say anything about 2010 and we're only 3 days away now.

currentsea · December 30th, 2009, 10:20 PM

Pics as promised!

Fresh after a wax. Overcast day in Santa Barbara, perfect for photos.

Flush LEDs, kind of disappointing. Very dim, and directional. Not good for turn signals, though they look really cool. Yeah, I forgot to put in new well nuts on the front cowl.

Mean looking face

Side shot with GSXR Exhaust, I feel like I should be fighting crime when riding this bike now.

Rear shot, just installed a rear brake modulator, though you can't really see that in the photo.

Thanks for all your help in getting my bike modded and running again ninjette!

kevlarorc · December 30th, 2009, 10:26 PM

So schmexy! If I could change anything it would be some kind of LED tail light just for styling but it looks very nice nonetheless!
that exhaust looks really good with the white
edit: ooh ooh. what about some silver rear sets?

MKlein3004 · December 30th, 2009, 10:33 PM

you know, Kawi should just make the bike come in white from the factory, they are so damn sexy in white

currentsea · December 30th, 2009, 10:33 PM

oooo.. yeah. that's next on my todo list.

silver rearsets, bikemonkey integrated tail light, and woodcraft clipons.

Momaru · December 30th, 2009, 10:47 PM

Very slick looking bike. Like the look of the muffler as well.

Perhaps you should investigate getting a Stormtrooper or Scout Trooper uniform...

currentsea · December 30th, 2009, 11:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Momaru

Very slick looking bike. Like the look of the muffler as well.

Perhaps you should investigate getting a Stormtrooper or Scout Trooper uniform...

It's a 2007 GSXR exhaust

Lol, I just need to find a friend with a Chewbacca costume for a ride.

Nickds7 · December 31st, 2009, 12:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by currentsea

Pics as promised!

Fresh after a wax. Overcast day in Santa Barbara, perfect for photos.

The best ninja 250r I've seen to date. Congrats on the bike, i'm sure it will turn heads.

Yes storm trooper uniform and this would be awesome haha

sharky nrk · December 31st, 2009, 05:18 AM

wow that is beautiful - congrats

newrider74 · December 31st, 2009, 05:20 AM

stormtrooper 250's are damn sexy. i wish i had the capability of repainting mine's to white. as of now, mine is all black.

komohana · December 31st, 2009, 09:33 AM

damm...
as a proud member of Team Blue i must admit the white new-gen looks good, this one looks great!

Snake · December 31st, 2009, 09:44 AM

I love the flush mount turn signals. Although they look more like they are below flush.

divingtigger · December 31st, 2009, 10:23 AM

That looks awesome...too bad I have a custom green tail on the way...unless I do a white and green scheme

g21-30 · December 31st, 2009, 08:05 PM

J.R. Lookin' GOOD!!!!!!!!! Just a touch of BLACK!

Manimal · January 1st, 2010, 12:12 PM

like the others, I am really diggin' the white look

currentsea · January 1st, 2010, 01:21 PM

Thanks guys! I saw another white 250R on a forum, and decided to be a copy cat. :P

Grn99Kawi · January 1st, 2010, 07:47 PM

hot!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I love it.

MKlein3004 · January 2nd, 2010, 05:54 PM

can your bike puts its penis in me

Grn99Kawi · January 2nd, 2010, 06:41 PM

Um.. wow.. line... crossed..

cue awkward silence...

anthony26 · January 2nd, 2010, 07:09 PM

White ninjas looks great. Wish i could do that to mine.

MKlein3004 · January 2nd, 2010, 07:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grn99Kawi

Um.. wow.. line... crossed..

cue awkward silence...

I guess i was going off the movie beerfest, but lol yeah prolly crossed

Grn99Kawi · January 2nd, 2010, 07:25 PM

lol.. didn't know it was a movie line.. somehow that kinda makes it okay.. I think...

MKlein3004 · January 2nd, 2010, 07:30 PM

yeah it is a movie line, but i wanted to keep it atleast pg-13. The real line has the d word instead of the p word, but its all good. It prolly still isn't ok.

sixer · January 3rd, 2010, 12:05 AM

currentsea :: Very Kool! Very-

Did you wet sand the clear coat and buff or just left it clear??

Can you tell me howd the tank install go? like after you put fuel in what is the process does it need to be primed (fuel switch) and then turned to on or just add fuel and leave the switch in the on position?? i searched i searched!

currentsea · January 3rd, 2010, 12:10 AM

Hey sixxer- thanks.

I did not wet sand, though I plan to when I get a little more time. For now it is just clear.

To re-install the tank after painting I put gas in the tank, and set the fuel switch to ON. I gave the bike some gas while starting it. When started, I put the fuel switch back to the original position.

December 16th, 2009, 10:59 PM	#1
currentsea ninjette.org member Name: J.R. Location: Santa Barbara Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250R Posts: 118	White 2008 250R - in Progress Hey guys, my friend recently laid down my bike so I thought I'd just do a complete overhaul with new paint, and remove all the California emissions guts. I thought I'd post pictures as I make progress. I'll post high res photos as soon as I finish. Today's accomplishments: Removing California emissions, changing spark plugs, and remounting a non-CA gas tank and rear cowling. Tomorrow's project: Mounting flush LEDs to the side fairings. Other notes about my bike: Exhaust is a GSXR pipe. Color is a pearl white (same color as the Lexus IS350) .. with paint code 064 or 054 , i forget. Thanks for viewing!

December 17th, 2009, 05:43 PM	#2
noche_caliente ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Kim Location: mundo de ensueño Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 250 Posts: A lot.	looking nice - thanks for sharing with us! __________________________________________________ Progrip tank pad, blue rim stripes, blue Pazzos, Roaring Toyz lowering kit, Puig DB in dark smoke, Cortech sport tail, super mini tank, and saddlebags, OES swingarm spools and Intuitive frame sliders

December 25th, 2009, 11:18 PM	#8
Betlog ninjette.org guru Name: Dude!! Location: Southern California Join Date: Dec 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 250r Posts: 443	CA emissions What benefit do we gain by removing the CA emissions "guts?" PROS, CONS? Will we have to put it back in for smog?

December 26th, 2009, 05:05 AM	#10
Tigress Musical Genius Name: Belinda Location: O'Fallon, MO Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): 09 Ninja 250R Blue AKA "The Kid" 08 Vulcan 900 Classic Blue(for now) AKA "Honey" Posts: 146	I'm a sucka for a white bike!! That looks sweet. __________________________________________________ ti·gress n. 1. A female tiger. 2. A woman regarded as daring or fierce.

December 30th, 2009, 10:26 PM	#18
kevlarorc noob motovlogger Name: Gareth Location: Austin, TX Join Date: Dec 2009 Motorcycle(s): Black 2009 250r Posts: 328	So schmexy! If I could change anything it would be some kind of LED tail light just for styling but it looks very nice nonetheless! that exhaust looks really good with the white edit: ooh ooh. what about some silver rear sets? __________________________________________________ My Motovlog "Damn, either shimming the needles fixes 90% of any problems with the 250Rs, or kkim owns stock in a washer manufacturer." -DmbShn41

December 17th, 2009, 06:11 PM	#3
punisher83 ninjette.org member Name: Joe Location: wisconsin Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 08 250 ninja Posts: 16	Looking good!!

December 17th, 2009, 06:30 PM	#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.	Looks good so far.

December 23rd, 2009, 03:28 PM	#5
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	These bikes realy look good in white. Great job!

December 23rd, 2009, 06:29 PM	#6
currentsea ninjette.org member Name: J.R. Location: Santa Barbara Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250R Posts: 118	I've soldered and mounting my LED turn signals. Bike has been completely retuned and rejetted with my GSXR pipe, and K&N air filter (thanks to the help of kkim, and some other fellow ninjetters). Here's a pic with the body panels on.. high res photos coming late next week. Happy holidays!

December 23rd, 2009, 06:46 PM	#7
g21-30 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Sam Location: Northern Virginia Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250R 2009 Posts: A lot.	I like that Salt & Pepper Team! Looks good. Can't wait to see the High Res pics!

December 26th, 2009, 01:04 AM	#9
00v_Lucky ninjette.org sage Name: Howard Location: Cypress, So. Cal. Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Candy Thunder Blue Ninja 250R Posts: 618

December 26th, 2009, 08:43 AM	#11
ninja250 You are sleeping Name: Casey Location: LMFAO!!! Join Date: Nov 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2 Posts: A lot.	White looks great! Looking forward to more pics

December 26th, 2009, 08:48 AM	#12
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 white rim tape was a great touch!

December 26th, 2009, 12:16 PM	#14
currentsea ninjette.org member Name: J.R. Location: Santa Barbara Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250R Posts: 118	Another low res shot. Waiting on those panel clips for the lower fairings, and a rear brake light modulator, and that will conclude my 2009 mod list.

December 30th, 2009, 10:20 PM	#17
currentsea ninjette.org member Name: J.R. Location: Santa Barbara Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250R Posts: 118	Pics as promised! Fresh after a wax. Overcast day in Santa Barbara, perfect for photos. Flush LEDs, kind of disappointing. Very dim, and directional. Not good for turn signals, though they look really cool. Yeah, I forgot to put in new well nuts on the front cowl. Mean looking face Side shot with GSXR Exhaust, I feel like I should be fighting crime when riding this bike now. Rear shot, just installed a rear brake modulator, though you can't really see that in the photo. Thanks for all your help in getting my bike modded and running again ninjette!

December 30th, 2009, 10:33 PM	#19
MKlein3004 Fighting Texas Aggie '08 Name: Mitchell Location: Allen, Tx Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250r (Race), 2005 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 636 (Track), 2005 Ducati Monster 620 (Street) Posts: 541	you know, Kawi should just make the bike come in white from the factory, they are so damn sexy in white

December 30th, 2009, 10:47 PM	#21
Momaru ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Paul Location: Roanoke, VA Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Candy Plasma Blue 250R Posts: A lot.	Very slick looking bike. Like the look of the muffler as well. Perhaps you should investigate getting a Stormtrooper or Scout Trooper uniform... __________________________________________________ Proud member of the Blue Army

December 31st, 2009, 05:18 AM	#24
sharky nrk Fighting Texas Aggie '05 Name: Neil Location: Hutto, TX Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '07 ZX6R, '08 Versys, '09 250R Track, '93 F2/F3 Track Posts: A lot.	wow that is beautiful - congrats

December 31st, 2009, 05:20 AM	#25
newrider74 ninjette.org newbie Name: NewRider Location: Torrance Join Date: Dec 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250r Posts: 9	stormtrooper 250's are damn sexy. i wish i had the capability of repainting mine's to white. as of now, mine is all black.

December 31st, 2009, 09:33 AM	#26
komohana ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Steve Location: Kekaha, Kauai HI Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 GSX-R 600 2003 EX250: Woodcraft Bars, Levers, Mirrors, Shim'd Mixture, Synthetic, '08 Rear Shock Posts: A lot.	damm... as a proud member of Team Blue i must admit the white new-gen looks good, this one looks great! __________________________________________________ Remember when sex was safe and motorcycles were dangerous?

December 31st, 2009, 09:44 AM	#27
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	I love the flush mount turn signals. Although they look more like they are below flush.

December 31st, 2009, 10:23 AM	#28
divingtigger Pedal Power Name: Rob Location: Winterpeg (Winnipeg) Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja EX250R Posts: 401	That looks awesome...too bad I have a custom green tail on the way...unless I do a white and green scheme __________________________________________________ Using Pedal Power

December 31st, 2009, 08:05 PM	#29
g21-30 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Sam Location: Northern Virginia Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250R 2009 Posts: A lot.	J.R. Lookin' GOOD!!!!!!!!! Just a touch of BLACK!

January 1st, 2010, 12:12 PM	#30
Manimal ninjette.org member Name: Daren Location: Milpitas Join Date: Nov 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300 SE Posts: 106	like the others, I am really diggin' the white look

January 1st, 2010, 01:21 PM	#31
currentsea ninjette.org member Name: J.R. Location: Santa Barbara Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250R Posts: 118	Thanks guys! I saw another white 250R on a forum, and decided to be a copy cat. :P

January 1st, 2010, 07:47 PM	#32
Grn99Kawi ninjette.org sage Name: A Location: Long Island, NY Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2000 Honda CBR600F4 (sold) 1999 Ninja 250 (sold) Posts: 586	hot!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I love it. __________________________________________________ 2000 Honda CBR600F4 Silver and Red 1999 Kawi Racing Green Ninja 250 sold

January 2nd, 2010, 05:54 PM	#33
MKlein3004 Fighting Texas Aggie '08 Name: Mitchell Location: Allen, Tx Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250r (Race), 2005 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 636 (Track), 2005 Ducati Monster 620 (Street) Posts: 541	can your bike puts its penis in me

January 2nd, 2010, 06:41 PM	#34
Grn99Kawi ninjette.org sage Name: A Location: Long Island, NY Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2000 Honda CBR600F4 (sold) 1999 Ninja 250 (sold) Posts: 586	Um.. wow.. line... crossed.. cue awkward silence...

January 2nd, 2010, 07:09 PM	#35
anthony26 ninjette.org newbie Name: Anthony Location: New Hampshire Join Date: Jan 2010 Motorcycle(s): 09 Ninja 250 Posts: 4	White ninjas looks great. Wish i could do that to mine.

January 2nd, 2010, 07:25 PM	#37
Grn99Kawi ninjette.org sage Name: A Location: Long Island, NY Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2000 Honda CBR600F4 (sold) 1999 Ninja 250 (sold) Posts: 586	lol.. didn't know it was a movie line.. somehow that kinda makes it okay.. I think...

January 2nd, 2010, 07:30 PM	#38
MKlein3004 Fighting Texas Aggie '08 Name: Mitchell Location: Allen, Tx Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250r (Race), 2005 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 636 (Track), 2005 Ducati Monster 620 (Street) Posts: 541	yeah it is a movie line, but i wanted to keep it atleast pg-13. The real line has the d word instead of the p word, but its all good. It prolly still isn't ok.

January 3rd, 2010, 12:05 AM	#39
sixer no joy Name: Six Location: Cali Join Date: Nov 2009 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 2006 636 Posts: 408	currentsea :: Very Kool! Very- Did you wet sand the clear coat and buff or just left it clear?? Can you tell me howd the tank install go? like after you put fuel in what is the process does it need to be primed (fuel switch) and then turned to on or just add fuel and leave the switch in the on position?? i searched i searched!

January 3rd, 2010, 12:10 AM	#40
currentsea ninjette.org member Name: J.R. Location: Santa Barbara Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250R Posts: 118	Hey sixxer- thanks. I did not wet sand, though I plan to when I get a little more time. For now it is just clear. To re-install the tank after painting I put gas in the tank, and set the fuel switch to ON. I gave the bike some gas while starting it. When started, I put the fuel switch back to the original position.

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