Wrecked.. what are my cosmetic options

kittyslasher · April 7th, 2014, 04:22 AM

I'm Mr. Picky and after a low speed 10-15 MPH Low side its left my bike front to back on the left side scratched and broken. I'm curious what my options are for making it look nice again. I've heard ABS Fairing but are there any good kits with tank cover? I was also told to use a wrap but seeing as in how ive got chunks busted outta my fairing something says that won't fit right.

rojoracing53 · April 7th, 2014, 05:15 AM

You could try this http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showt...8&goto=newpost

Or sell it as is and upgrade to that new R6 you oh so earned

rojoracing53 · April 7th, 2014, 05:16 AM

Oh and

kittyslasher · April 7th, 2014, 05:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rojoracing53

You could try this http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showt...=174328&goto=n

Or sell it as is and upgrade to that new R6 you oh so earned

Psh I'm to broke to get a 600 or Ida done that at first since I've been riding for 3 years now. and ewww I hate
that. I went through water and the bike just washed out well water and most likely sand and rocks

kittyslasher · April 7th, 2014, 05:19 AM

There :P

rojoracing53 · April 7th, 2014, 05:21 AM

Don't worry some of the bondo gods on this site with swoop in later and give you some pointers. Off the top of my head I think @tfkrocks had to do quite a bit of body work to her bike to get it back up and running.

tfkrocks · April 7th, 2014, 05:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rojoracing53

Don't worry some of the bondo gods on this site with swoop in later and give you some pointers. Off the top of my head I think @tfkrocks had to do quite a bit of body work to her bike to get it back up and running.

I don't think my bike is currently what you'd call "nice looking" though

kittyslasher · April 7th, 2014, 05:30 AM

Exactly! Haha so any feed back on abs fairings?

the big mike · April 7th, 2014, 06:16 AM

It doesn't look too bad, maybe (if you have time) you can do what I did

But i repaired it myself

kittyslasher · April 7th, 2014, 06:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by the big mike

It doesn't look too bad, maybe (if you have time) you can do what I did

But i repaired it myself

Wow amazing work. I don't have the tools nor skill to even attempt that haha

Chicagobob · April 7th, 2014, 07:10 AM

Expensive option: Purchase new or used parts to replace the damaged ones. This will cost, but will best preserve your resale value.

Easy option: Just ride it like it is, or with repair tape. It has become a ratbike.

Fun option: Make it naked. You just need a headlight and some turn signals, and a replacement speedo, if yours is trashed. You could also cut back the rear subframe and use a smaller taillight and smaller rear turn signals. Remove as much plastic as possible, paint the coolant tank black, and there you go. The 250 can benefit greatly from the weight reduction, anyhow. I've also seen some nice cafe racers made from newgen 250s.

kittyslasher · April 8th, 2014, 02:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chicagobob

Expensive option: Purchase new or used parts to replace the damaged ones. This will cost, but will best preserve your resale value.

Easy option: Just ride it like it is, or with repair tape. It has become a ratbike.

Fun option: Make it naked. You just need a headlight and some turn signals, and a replacement speedo, if yours is trashed. You could also cut back the rear subframe and use a smaller taillight and smaller rear turn signals. Remove as much plastic as possible, paint the coolant tank black, and there you go. The 250 can benefit greatly from the weight reduction, anyhow. I've also seen some nice cafe racers made from newgen 250s.

My main concern about the naked bike is you go down again you don'thave fairings any more which means radiator damage engine damage ect

Ninja Bob · April 8th, 2014, 08:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by the big mike

It doesn't look too bad, maybe (if you have time) you can do what I did

But i repaired it myself

Love the look of that. Great job!

the big mike · April 8th, 2014, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Ninja Bob

Love the look of that. Great job!

thank you

broken neck · April 9th, 2014, 07:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kittyslasher

My main concern about the naked bike is you go down again you don'thave fairings any more which means radiator damage engine damage ect

Be positive...

Been down, done that...

Why would you want to go down twice? Once is not enough?

If you have to lay her down again, do it now since she's already scraped...

Héhéhéhéhéhéhéhéhéhéhéhéhéhé

April 7th, 2014, 04:22 AM	#1
kittyslasher ninjette.org member Name: David Location: Indio, Ca Join Date: Apr 2013 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250 Posts: 87	Wrecked.. what are my cosmetic options I'm Mr. Picky and after a low speed 10-15 MPH Low side its left my bike front to back on the left side scratched and broken. I'm curious what my options are for making it look nice again. I've heard ABS Fairing but are there any good kits with tank cover? I was also told to use a wrap but seeing as in how ive got chunks busted outta my fairing something says that won't fit right.

April 7th, 2014, 06:16 AM	#9
the big mike ninjette.org sage Name: Michael Location: Belgium Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250r, Fazer8 Posts: 580	It doesn't look too bad, maybe (if you have time) you can do what I did But i repaired it myself __________________________________________________ I can not be a true player by playing around.

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rojoracing53 Fast-Guy wannabe Name: Jason Location: Brentwood, Ca Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja250, 2011 RM-Z250, 2004 NSR50, Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jan '13	You could try this http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showt...8&goto=newpost Or sell it as is and upgrade to that new R6 you oh so earned

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rojoracing53 Fast-Guy wannabe Name: Jason Location: Brentwood, Ca Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja250, 2011 RM-Z250, 2004 NSR50, Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jan '13	Oh and

April 7th, 2014, 05:21 AM	#6
rojoracing53 Fast-Guy wannabe Name: Jason Location: Brentwood, Ca Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja250, 2011 RM-Z250, 2004 NSR50, Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jan '13	Don't worry some of the bondo gods on this site with swoop in later and give you some pointers. Off the top of my head I think @tfkrocks had to do quite a bit of body work to her bike to get it back up and running.

April 7th, 2014, 05:30 AM	#8
kittyslasher ninjette.org member Name: David Location: Indio, Ca Join Date: Apr 2013 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250 Posts: 87	Exactly! Haha so any feed back on abs fairings?

April 7th, 2014, 07:10 AM	#11
Chicagobob ninjette.org guru Name: Bob Location: Chicago Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): '06 Ninja 250, 2018 Honda GL1800B Posts: 315	Expensive option: Purchase new or used parts to replace the damaged ones. This will cost, but will best preserve your resale value. Easy option: Just ride it like it is, or with repair tape. It has become a ratbike. Fun option: Make it naked. You just need a headlight and some turn signals, and a replacement speedo, if yours is trashed. You could also cut back the rear subframe and use a smaller taillight and smaller rear turn signals. Remove as much plastic as possible, paint the coolant tank black, and there you go. The 250 can benefit greatly from the weight reduction, anyhow. I've also seen some nice cafe racers made from newgen 250s.