Something Different From Atlanta

Jojah17 · February 22nd, 2011, 05:58 PM

Whats up y'all figured I'd stop lurking and post up my whip. Shes not my first ride but shes an absolute blast. I've taken to calling it a 'Honja'. She's an '08 Ninja 250r with a CL175 tank/seat. All fairings removed. Cafe-style 2-1 high exhaust, pod filters (since this picture), exhaust wrap and a bunch of other junk. Plans include: stripping the tank/headlight bucket and either clearing the bare metal or spraying it with Stainless Steel epoxy paint, red racing stripes and red Kawasaki badges, and possibly a fiberglass tail/bumpstop to complete the cafe look. Hope you guys like it! Thanks for looking!

Alex · February 22nd, 2011, 06:01 PM

Momaru · February 22nd, 2011, 06:11 PM

Holy frijoles that looks like a fun cafe mod! Welcome aboard!

How's the exhaust routed? Looks like it comes out awfully high on that left side, but assume that's partly why you wrapped it?

CZroe · February 22nd, 2011, 06:51 PM

VERY cool. What gauge is that? Speedometer? Is it better than stock?

Jojah17 · February 22nd, 2011, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Momaru

Holy frijoles that looks like a fun cafe mod! Welcome aboard!

How's the exhaust routed? Looks like it comes out awfully high on that left side, but assume that's partly why you wrapped it?

Yeah it comes out real high on the left side...my leg can attest to that! I wrapped it because of that and the fact that it leaks where it meets the baffle. I sealed the leak with some high-temp RVT goop and then wrapped it so it should hold up for a while. Its tucked close enough to the frame that you don't touch it unless you really lean the bike over while you are stationary though.

The speedo is from a CL175 as well. Its about to get replaced with a generic analog tach....If anybody has a good source for decent analog gauges I would greatly appreciate it!

kkim · February 22nd, 2011, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Jojah17

Yeah it comes out real high on the left side...

I hope not too high!!

Jojah17 · February 22nd, 2011, 09:25 PM

Hahaha, I'd say its about 1/2 of the way up my calf when I am on the pegs....The seat position is a good bit higher than a stock Ninja....with a stock seat I'm pretty sure this exhaust would prevent the average sized rider from having children.

kkim · February 22nd, 2011, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Jojah17

Hahaha, I'd say its about 1/2 of the way up my calf when I am on the pegs....The seat position is a bit higher than a stock Ninja....with a stock seat I'm pretty sure this exhaust would prevent the average sized rider from having children.

Heyyy!!! Who you callin' average sized?

AMMOCAN · February 23rd, 2011, 12:48 AM

sharky nrk · February 23rd, 2011, 05:32 AM

different and cool indeed

scotty · February 23rd, 2011, 08:31 PM

Welcome!

slolane · February 23rd, 2011, 09:11 PM

Welcome, very cool!!

Yasko · February 23rd, 2011, 10:14 PM

Welcome...Nice ride...

vnranger · February 24th, 2011, 04:45 PM

Snake · February 25th, 2011, 10:49 AM

Hello and welcome.

spooph · February 25th, 2011, 01:37 PM

That is awesome! Welcome! I gotta get my hands on a pre-gen.

Jojah17 · February 25th, 2011, 02:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spooph

That is awesome! Welcome! I gotta get my hands on a pre-gen.

Well that one's an '08 which I thought was the new generation? Agreed, that ripping off all the fairings and redoing the look is much more reasonable with a pre-gen. Just got the tank back from the radiator shop and will get to stripping/painting next week. Colors will be stainless steel tank, red racing stripes (thin line bare metal thick line), old school Kawasaki badges in red with black trim. Also, got some stainless steel brake lines that will be going on at some point next week. After that Im not sure where Im going with it...I may do a fiberglass seat/bump like one off rockcitycafe.com....but who knows.

PS:
I've got a guy whipping up some decals and striping for me on the cheap. His stuff is really high quality durable vinyl and his prices are very reasonable. Shoot me a pm if you want to get in touch with him.

KJohnson21 · March 1st, 2011, 11:30 PM

CZroe · March 2nd, 2011, 02:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jojah17

Well that one's an '08 which I thought was the new generation? Agreed, that ripping off all the fairings and redoing the look is much more reasonable with a pre-gen. Just got the tank back from the radiator shop and will get to stripping/painting next week. Colors will be stainless steel tank, red racing stripes (thin line bare metal thick line), old school Kawasaki badges in red with black trim. Also, got some stainless steel brake lines that will be going on at some point next week. After that Im not sure where Im going with it...I may do a fiberglass seat/bump like one off rockcitycafe.com....but who knows.

PS:
I've got a guy whipping up some decals and striping for me on the cheap. His stuff is really high quality durable vinyl and his prices are very reasonable. Shoot me a pm if you want to get in touch with him.

Yes, that is a new-gen you've got there.

March 2nd, 2011, 05:38 AM

Welcome and very cool! Keep posting pictures as you go!

Mekkakat · March 2nd, 2011, 06:38 AM

HOLY CRAP!!! THat's the coolest Cafe I've seen made out of a Ninja yet!!! Welcome!

Jojah17 · March 2nd, 2011, 01:50 PM

Thanks for the kind words! The tanks getting stripped and sprayed tonight. Epoxy paint takes a while to cure so I figured I'd go ahead and get it out of the way before the weather gets super nice (supposed to rain all weekend). Decals should be here by end of week/early next week. SS Brake Lines are here waiting to be installed. Thinking hard about clip ons+ rear set adjusters+ cafe seat. Would really finish the bike up nicely.

Once I get it all bolted back up in the next 2 weeks or so I will go take some nice pics of the bike. Thanks again!

February 22nd, 2011, 05:58 PM	#1
Jojah17 ninjette.org member Name: Ben Location: Atlanta Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Honja Posts: 171	Something Different From Atlanta Whats up y'all figured I'd stop lurking and post up my whip. Shes not my first ride but shes an absolute blast. I've taken to calling it a 'Honja'. She's an '08 Ninja 250r with a CL175 tank/seat. All fairings removed. Cafe-style 2-1 high exhaust, pod filters (since this picture), exhaust wrap and a bunch of other junk. Plans include: stripping the tank/headlight bucket and either clearing the bare metal or spraying it with Stainless Steel epoxy paint, red racing stripes and red Kawasaki badges, and possibly a fiberglass tail/bumpstop to complete the cafe look. Hope you guys like it! Thanks for looking!

February 22nd, 2011, 06:01 PM	#2
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February 22nd, 2011, 06:11 PM	#3
Momaru ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Paul Location: Roanoke, VA Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Candy Plasma Blue 250R Posts: A lot.	Holy frijoles that looks like a fun cafe mod! Welcome aboard! How's the exhaust routed? Looks like it comes out awfully high on that left side, but assume that's partly why you wrapped it? __________________________________________________ Proud member of the Blue Army

February 23rd, 2011, 12:48 AM	#9
AMMOCAN SLIME-R Name: AMMOCAN Location: Maryland Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): SOLD '10 Kawasaki 250R SE A.K.A. SLIME-R SOLD Posts: 596	__________________________________________________

February 23rd, 2011, 08:31 PM	#11
scotty ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Scott Location: Carlise Ohio Join Date: Apr 2010 Motorcycle(s): Yahama v star 650 classic Posts: A lot.	Welcome! __________________________________________________

February 22nd, 2011, 06:51 PM	#4
CZroe CPT Falcon Name: J.Emmett Turner Location: Newnan, GA Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): '08 CP Blue EX250J, '97 unpainted EX250F, 2nd '97 unpainted EX250F (no engine), '07 black EX250F Posts: A lot.	VERY cool. What gauge is that? Speedometer? Is it better than stock?

February 22nd, 2011, 09:25 PM	#7
Jojah17 ninjette.org member Name: Ben Location: Atlanta Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Honja Posts: 171	Hahaha, I'd say its about 1/2 of the way up my calf when I am on the pegs....The seat position is a good bit higher than a stock Ninja....with a stock seat I'm pretty sure this exhaust would prevent the average sized rider from having children.

February 23rd, 2011, 05:32 AM	#10
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.	different and cool indeed

February 23rd, 2011, 09:11 PM	#12
slolane Motorcyclist Name: James Location: Maryland Join Date: May 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2014 Ninja 300 ABS Posts: A lot.	Welcome, very cool!!

February 23rd, 2011, 10:14 PM	#13
Yasko Texas Newbie Name: John Location: D/FW Texas Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 07 Ninja EX250, 07 FZ6 Posts: A lot.	Welcome...Nice ride...

February 24th, 2011, 04:45 PM	#14
vnranger ninjette.org sage Name: Jonathan Location: Beaverton OR Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): Candy Thunder blue 2009 kawasaki 250r, 2010 Dark Stealth Ducati Monster 696. Posts: 891

February 25th, 2011, 10:49 AM	#15
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	Hello and welcome.

February 25th, 2011, 01:37 PM	#16
spooph ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Spooph Location: Golden, CO Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250R Posts: A lot. MOTM - Oct '15	That is awesome! Welcome! I gotta get my hands on a pre-gen. __________________________________________________ My therapist has 2 wheels and a seat. If you are ever in doubt to my tone, please refer to my avatar.

March 1st, 2011, 11:30 PM	#18
KJohnson21 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Ken Location: Indio, CA Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 Kawasaki EX250 "Yoshi", '99 Kawasaki Concours "Grace", '06 Concours "Belle", '06 Yamaha YZF600R "Slick" Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 3	__________________________________________________ < ATGATT > Sweat you can wipe off, Road rash you can't. HEY!! Unregistered!! Does your bike have a name?

March 2nd, 2011, 05:38 AM	#20
Kipawa Guest Posts: n/a	Welcome and very cool! Keep posting pictures as you go!

March 2nd, 2011, 06:38 AM	#21
Mekkakat Eternal Noob Name: Chase Location: Pittsburgh PA Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): "Blanka" 07' Ninja 250 Posts: 247	HOLY CRAP!!! THat's the coolest Cafe I've seen made out of a Ninja yet!!! Welcome!

March 2nd, 2011, 01:50 PM	#22
Jojah17 ninjette.org member Name: Ben Location: Atlanta Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Honja Posts: 171	Thanks for the kind words! The tanks getting stripped and sprayed tonight. Epoxy paint takes a while to cure so I figured I'd go ahead and get it out of the way before the weather gets super nice (supposed to rain all weekend). Decals should be here by end of week/early next week. SS Brake Lines are here waiting to be installed. Thinking hard about clip ons+ rear set adjusters+ cafe seat. Would really finish the bike up nicely. Once I get it all bolted back up in the next 2 weeks or so I will go take some nice pics of the bike. Thanks again!

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