Race EX250 with RS125 bodywork

A.R.K. · December 2nd, 2012, 05:36 PM

I make my own bodywork and didn't want to make molds for the EX250. Just to much work... So I modified some Honda RS125 bodywork to fit(have the molds for that). I had to make some mounts and modify the belly pan a bunch lol.

I split the RS125 bellypan and used cardboard, hot glue and aluminum tape to make the form of the added area needed.

Made some mounts from metal fuel line for the upper corners. I just used a hammer to make the flat mount points. A composite forward mount with reliefs to break away in case of a forward impact.

Making the molds for the tail in the next few weeks.

And how it is so far. Waiting on the clipons (mounting under the upper triple.I think I'm going to sell the fancy slipon, no point in screwing it up on the track.

I'm racing this bike with WERA that has no bodywork restrictions.

Nemesis · December 2nd, 2012, 08:24 PM

Looks sweet. Your tracks must not have long straights. LOL

Motofool · December 2nd, 2012, 08:29 PM

r6boater · December 2nd, 2012, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by A.R.K.

I'm racing this bike with WERA that has no bodywork restrictions.

I'm pretty sure that for the Superstock class, you have to run "exact replica" bodywork. I think it's awesome what you are making and wouldn't have issue with but the tech guys might... or the sometimes-overly-sensitive-types might...

BTW, were you at Barber in the spring with STT? from what it looks like in your avatar, I think I remember your bike there.

A.R.K. · December 2nd, 2012, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by r6boater

I'm pretty sure that for the Superstock class, you have to run "exact replica" bodywork. I think it's awesome what you are making and wouldn't have issue with but the tech guys might... or the sometimes-overly-sensitive-types might...

BTW, were you at Barber in the spring with STT? from what it looks like in your avatar, I think I remember your bike there.

bodywork has restrictions for ESS in WERA,but I'm sure I could only run the bodywork in WERA and moto series.
From WERA rule book.
E SUPERSTOCK EXPERT & NOVICE

200-250cc 4-stroke air and water-cooled twins

200-250cc 4-stroke air and water-cooled singles

*No bodywork restrictions.

*No engine modifications allowed

*All bikes may upgrade to 17” wheels so long as they do not weigh less than the stock wheels for that model.

*Kickstand mounts may be cut off of frame.

I was at Barber in March with 3 others on out first trip to the place. We had a blast, what an awesome track.

A.R.K. · December 2nd, 2012, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Nemesis

Looks sweet. Your tracks must not have long straights. LOL

Just making due with what I have. I'm short so I should be able to just tuck in and ride. Well thats what I'm thinking.

bkbaseballa16 · January 22nd, 2015, 09:05 AM

Would you consider making an upper and lower that would fit a 300 that I would pay for?

garth285 · January 22nd, 2015, 10:51 AM

More pics!!!!! Looks awesome!

crazymadbastard · January 22nd, 2015, 02:01 PM

looks great!

December 2nd, 2012, 05:36 PM	#1
A.R.K. ninjette.org member Name: Rick Location: Michigan Join Date: Oct 2012 Motorcycle(s): 64 Triumph, 86 Fazer, 08 R6, 11 Ex250 Posts: 39	Race EX250 with RS125 bodywork I make my own bodywork and didn't want to make molds for the EX250. Just to much work... So I modified some Honda RS125 bodywork to fit(have the molds for that). I had to make some mounts and modify the belly pan a bunch lol. I split the RS125 bellypan and used cardboard, hot glue and aluminum tape to make the form of the added area needed. Made some mounts from metal fuel line for the upper corners. I just used a hammer to make the flat mount points. A composite forward mount with reliefs to break away in case of a forward impact. Making the molds for the tail in the next few weeks. And how it is so far. Waiting on the clipons (mounting under the upper triple.I think I'm going to sell the fancy slipon, no point in screwing it up on the track. I'm racing this bike with WERA that has no bodywork restrictions.

December 2nd, 2012, 08:24 PM	#2
Nemesis CVMA #74 WSMC #750 Name: Nemesis Location: On the track Join Date: Oct 2009 Motorcycle(s): All of them Posts: A lot.	Looks sweet. Your tracks must not have long straights. LOL __________________________________________________

December 2nd, 2012, 08:29 PM	#3
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January 22nd, 2015, 09:05 AM	#7
bkbaseballa16 ninjette.org member Name: Nelson Location: West Palm Beach, FL Join Date: Dec 2014 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 300 Posts: 21	These are sick Would you consider making an upper and lower that would fit a 300 that I would pay for?

January 22nd, 2015, 02:01 PM	#9
crazymadbastard I'm crazy,your excuse is? Name: Winston Location: Connecticut Join Date: May 2013 Motorcycle(s): 250 2007 ninja Posts: A lot.	looks great! __________________________________________________ My Cafe Racer Build My intro post

January 22nd, 2015, 10:51 AM	#8
garth285 KAWASAKI GURU Name: Shawn Location: Florida Join Date: Jul 2013 Motorcycle(s): Turbo Ninja 250 Posts: 863	More pics!!!!! Looks awesome!

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