Mikesshields?

Jninja · October 4th, 2011, 06:48 PM

So i just purchased the eurosport shield from mikes,Was just wondering if anyone on the board has one on there pre ninja?If so would you put up some pics for me the pic on his site is bland and only one view!!I'm hopeing it will cut down on the wind at higher speeds(legal speeds

)But still look good.
So if you got one let me know how you like it!! thnx

kimboEX250 · October 5th, 2011, 04:28 AM

anybody have any input on this?? i'm wantin too, but i agree, mike needs more pics

bcole666 · October 6th, 2011, 12:14 AM

They seem to kill the sporty look for me; but thats just my personal, mildly relevant opinion on the topic

JCCJMM_ · October 6th, 2011, 11:36 AM

http://forums.ninja250.org/viewtopic...4f061779abcc45

Alex · October 6th, 2011, 11:41 AM

cerberusrex25 · October 6th, 2011, 01:00 PM

If I wanted my ninjette to look like a goldwing I would buy one, or just buy goldwing.

Jninja · October 6th, 2011, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by cerberusrex25

If I wanted my ninjette to look like a goldwing I would buy one, or just buy goldwing.

O.k. not sure this looks like g wing but thnxs for your op.

Jono · October 7th, 2011, 07:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Jninja

O.k. not sure this looks like g wing but thnxs for your op.

Dang that looks good! Post more pics. I think I want one. But that link to the tall one looks terrible.

Jninja · October 7th, 2011, 07:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Jono

Dang that looks good! Post more pics. I think I want one. But that link to the tall one looks terrible.

That is what the orig post is for it is the only pic i can find.
Well i should get it soon and will take several pic's to post!!

Jono · October 7th, 2011, 08:50 AM

Yeah I saw that on his sight after I posted. So definitely post pics. I want to see what it looks like from the front, side, and sitting on the bike. I think it looks better than the stock screen how it kinda wraps around. Looks more sporty.

"A" · October 7th, 2011, 09:56 AM

My Ninja in winter riding mode..

Put some plastic spacers and rubber washers to reduce the air pressure difference at speed.

CZroe · October 8th, 2011, 05:33 AM

I thought Mike's was out of business?

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Originally Posted by bcole666

They seem to kill the sporty look for me; but thats just my personal, mildly relevant opinion on the topic

Uhh, that look didn't exist TO kill on an EX250F.

cerberusrex25 · October 8th, 2011, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Jninja

O.k. not sure this looks like g wing but thnxs for your op.

I saw the other one that is ugly as sin and made it look like a Gwing. Yours actually looks sporty enough.

Alex · October 8th, 2011, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by CZroe

I thought Mike's was out of business?

Site's still up. http://www.mikesshields.com/

Kevin K · October 8th, 2011, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by JCCJMM_

http://forums.ninja250.org/viewtopic...4f061779abcc45

Yeah, that was my write up back when Susan owned the bike. I'm still running the windshield, but stopped using the Winter Wings since they don't help much when you're running bar risers. The Euroshield is great, BTW. Whether or not you like the look, it works great!
-K

choneofakind · October 12th, 2011, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by CZroe

Uhh, that look didn't exist TO kill on an EX250F.

Well they don't exactly have the sex appeal of the J series bikes or current supersport bikes, but they definitely have the classic sporty look. I honestly prefer the F series bike in looks just because it's capable of more than it looks like it is. Plus from the proper angle, damn.

Don't get me wrong, the J bikes are still beautiful.

CZroe · October 12th, 2011, 08:24 PM

I think it looks great too except for the front end but I don't think it looks particularly "sporty." It could with a few changes but I haven't seen anyone take it all the way, which is why I now want one to play with.

Jono · October 12th, 2011, 09:00 PM

I like my pregen. Yes it is not sexy like the newgens but that is why it is nice. It is not fake. The newgen is all show and no go. The pregen is no show and no go. Haha. No but back when the pregen was designed it had sport bike looks. It looked like the Kawasaki 900R's little sibling. The pregen has that classic late 80's sport bike look.

CZroe · October 12th, 2011, 09:03 PM

The thing is, even when I was a kid in the '80s I thought the rectangular headlights looked awkward and there really is no excuse for those mirrors! Luckily, both can be rectified. Also, the GPZ900's windscreen didn't terminate at a flat headlight. There was at least a little bit of fairing there!

Jono · October 12th, 2011, 09:20 PM

I see what you're saying. But I guess the pregen 250 has a face only a mother can love. Haha. I am not a big fan of the square headlight with the windscreen either, but it grows on you. I don't want to change it. But that is just me. It doesn't look as bad in person. In fact, I think the whole bike looks much better in person.

CZroe · October 12th, 2011, 09:24 PM

I do like that the GPZ900 mirrors are very similar to the ones they use today (pointed this out in an earlier thread about Top Gun).

bcole666 · October 13th, 2011, 04:13 AM

I actually like the look of the pregen 250s
However, I admit they would have looked better if they were less box-y

(For what its worth, im on a zzr250 / ex250h - slightly less box-y)

johnjohn · October 13th, 2011, 04:33 AM

2001 250H or ZZR 250. Old style but good looks, no faking there.lol

choneofakind · October 13th, 2011, 02:04 PM

I hate the mirrors. But I overlook them since I love my bike and they aren't worth my time, nor money when I could be riding

bcole666 · October 14th, 2011, 03:57 AM

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Originally Posted by johnjohn

2001 250H or ZZR 250. Old style but good looks, no faking there.lol

They're not the same model?
BRB doing more research :s

kimboEX250 · October 14th, 2011, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Jninja

That is what the orig post is for it is the only pic i can find.
Well i should get it soon and will take several pic's to post!!

have you gotten the windshield yet? while it may not be as sexy as the zero gravity shields, it's the only one i've found that seems like it will completely block the wind. i have reserves ordering one for the simple fact that i keep hearing that he is not making anymore, but then again the website seems to be active?

bluepoof · October 14th, 2011, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by kimboEX250

i have reserves ordering one for the simple fact that i keep hearing that he is not making anymore, but then again the website seems to be active?

He took some time off this past summer for a health issue but the last time I talked to him, he was making shields again.

kimboEX250 · October 14th, 2011, 10:05 AM

GREAT! thanks bluepoof

Jninja · October 14th, 2011, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by kimboEX250

have you gotten the windshield yet? while it may not be as sexy as the zero gravity shields, it's the only one i've found that seems like it will completely block the wind. i have reserves ordering one for the simple fact that i keep hearing that he is not making anymore, but then again the website seems to be active?

I haven't got the screen yet i have heard it takes awhile.No rush for me i will post up some pic's when installed.Who knows you might get yours before me!

Guoseph · November 4th, 2011, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Jninja

I haven't got the screen yet i have heard it takes awhile.No rush for me i will post up some pic's when installed.Who knows you might get yours before me!

Any updates? Did you get your windscreen? Pics?

Also, anyone with any experience on the large Euro GT version? Would love to see a picture of it mounted.

kimboEX250 · November 4th, 2011, 07:54 PM

Jninja · November 4th, 2011, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by kimboEX250

Not yet but i did receive conformation that it is being shipped.

Jninja · November 6th, 2011, 12:08 PM

Looks like delivery is Wednesday!! I'll try to get some pics up before i leave for the weekend .

AlanDog · November 8th, 2011, 03:49 PM

I'm 5'10" and he recommended the Euro model. I've been using it all year, pretty much. It does not direct air above my helmet, but it does keep it off my body. It doesn't reduce wind noise unless you lean down. When I lean down my helmet is a few inches from the shield and then I do get much less noise. But just sitting up, I don't think it makes any difference. I was initially disappointed when I got it. If I had to do it again, I'd custom order a Euro model that is about 2" taller.

The other thing is that the workmanship and finish was pretty poor. It basically looks like someone did it in his garage... oh, because he did... well, he could have finished the edges much nicer. I can still see where the saw cut into the plastic! And not only was shipping slow, I felt like he wasn't being honest about it. He said my initial emails were getting lost in his spam folder (and that's why he ignored me for two weeks); not sure I believe him, although it's possible.

Guoseph · November 8th, 2011, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by AlanDog

I'm 5'10" and he recommended the Euro model. I've been using it all year, pretty much. It does not direct air above my helmet, but it does keep it off my body. It doesn't reduce wind noise unless you lean down. When I lean down my helmet is a few inches from the shield and then I do get much less noise. But just sitting up, I don't think it makes any difference. I was initially disappointed when I got it. If I had to do it again, I'd custom order a Euro model that is about 2" taller.

The other thing is that the workmanship and finish was pretty poor. It basically looks like someone did it in his garage... oh, because he did... well, he could have finished the edges much nicer. I can still see where the saw cut into the plastic! And not only was shipping slow, I felt like he wasn't being honest about it. He said my initial emails were getting lost in his spam folder (and that's why he ignored me for two weeks); not sure I believe him, although it's possible.

So you got the 17" Euro? or the 21" Euro GT? Seems to be a lack of options otherwise for real wind protection.

AlanDog · November 8th, 2011, 05:12 PM

I got the 17" Euro. I know, 17" sounds tall, but I think that is the entire length of the plastic, down to the bottom edge that bolts on... I would guess the height past the handlebars is less than 12"... I'd have to measure...

Guoseph · November 8th, 2011, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by AlanDog

I got the 17" Euro. I know, 17" sounds tall, but I think that is the entire length of the plastic, down to the bottom edge that bolts on... I would guess the height past the handlebars is less than 12"... I'd have to measure...

Thanks, I think I might go for the 21" Euro GT then. I know it's slow and whatnot, but like I said before, not like there's a lot of choice out there.

AlanDog · November 8th, 2011, 08:43 PM

Yea, that's what I would have done if I had known...

I just measured the height of my Euro windshield from the top of the windshield down to the top of the handlebars (at the 90 degree bend just above the fork tube) = 10 inches.

Jninja · November 10th, 2011, 03:58 PM

So the Mike shields finally came in.1st i would like to say that I'm not sure if anything can be done to make the front view of the pregen look really good without a new front faring. So i prefer the black windscreen a little better than smoke so i used 800 grit paper and wet sanded the inside and painted it black with plastic paint. I could not find a yellow Kawasaki sticker so i had to go with white, still looks OK. I'm still getting use to the new look but from sitting on the bike it looks great.I haven't been able to ride it yet but will let you guy's know how the wind is affected. I will also say that since i got a new helmet.
( scorpion) exo700 the wind no longer bothers me at all at any speed now.

Jono · November 10th, 2011, 06:54 PM

Wow! It looks good! I might consider getting one of these. Let us know how the wind is effected.

October 4th, 2011, 06:48 PM	#1
Jninja NinjaCreeper!! Name: Jim Location: Oregon Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): ninja 250r 2006 Posts: 56	Mikesshields? So i just purchased the eurosport shield from mikes,Was just wondering if anyone on the board has one on there pre ninja?If so would you put up some pics for me the pic on his site is bland and only one view!!I'm hopeing it will cut down on the wind at higher speeds(legal speeds )But still look good. So if you got one let me know how you like it!! thnx

October 6th, 2011, 11:41 AM	#5
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November 8th, 2011, 03:49 PM	#34
AlanDog ninjette.org guru Name: Alan Location: Woodland, California (Sacramento area) Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2019 Ninja 400, 2009 KLX250-SF, 2014 Zero S Posts: 269	My impressions of Mike's Shields Euro model I'm 5'10" and he recommended the Euro model. I've been using it all year, pretty much. It does not direct air above my helmet, but it does keep it off my body. It doesn't reduce wind noise unless you lean down. When I lean down my helmet is a few inches from the shield and then I do get much less noise. But just sitting up, I don't think it makes any difference. I was initially disappointed when I got it. If I had to do it again, I'd custom order a Euro model that is about 2" taller. The other thing is that the workmanship and finish was pretty poor. It basically looks like someone did it in his garage... oh, because he did... well, he could have finished the edges much nicer. I can still see where the saw cut into the plastic! And not only was shipping slow, I felt like he wasn't being honest about it. He said my initial emails were getting lost in his spam folder (and that's why he ignored me for two weeks); not sure I believe him, although it's possible.

November 8th, 2011, 08:43 PM	#38
AlanDog ninjette.org guru Name: Alan Location: Woodland, California (Sacramento area) Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2019 Ninja 400, 2009 KLX250-SF, 2014 Zero S Posts: 269	Yea, that's what I would have done if I had known... I just measured the height of my Euro windshield from the top of the windshield down to the top of the handlebars (at the 90 degree bend just above the fork tube) = 10 inches. Last futzed with by AlanDog; November 8th, 2011 at 10:46 PM.

October 5th, 2011, 04:28 AM	#2
kimboEX250 ninjette.org member Name: Matt Location: Dallas, GA Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2002 Ninja EX250 Posts: 39	anybody have any input on this?? i'm wantin too, but i agree, mike needs more pics

October 6th, 2011, 12:14 AM	#3
bcole666 ninjette.org member Name: Ben Location: Gold Coast Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): ZZR250 Posts: 21	They seem to kill the sporty look for me; but thats just my personal, mildly relevant opinion on the topic

October 6th, 2011, 11:36 AM	#4
JCCJMM_ ninjette.org member Name: John-Michael Location: Texas Join Date: Aug 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2007 EX250 Posts: 133	http://forums.ninja250.org/viewtopic...4f061779abcc45

October 6th, 2011, 01:00 PM	#6
cerberusrex25 Accesories Guru Name: Dave Location: Centreville, VA Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): '99 EX250(Cafe/fighter project) Posts: 537	If I wanted my ninjette to look like a goldwing I would buy one, or just buy goldwing.

October 7th, 2011, 08:50 AM	#10
Jono ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jono Location: Memphis, TN Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Triumph Street Triple, 2009 KLX250SF, 2003 Suzuki SV650S (Sold), 2006 Ninja 250 (Sold) Posts: A lot.	Yeah I saw that on his sight after I posted. So definitely post pics. I want to see what it looks like from the front, side, and sitting on the bike. I think it looks better than the stock screen how it kinda wraps around. Looks more sporty.

October 7th, 2011, 09:56 AM	#11
"A" vampire Name: A Location: IT Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2 many 2 list Posts: A lot.	My Ninja in winter riding mode.. Put some plastic spacers and rubber washers to reduce the air pressure difference at speed.

October 12th, 2011, 08:24 PM	#17
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.	I think it looks great too except for the front end but I don't think it looks particularly "sporty." It could with a few changes but I haven't seen anyone take it all the way, which is why I now want one to play with.

October 12th, 2011, 09:00 PM	#18
Jono ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jono Location: Memphis, TN Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Triumph Street Triple, 2009 KLX250SF, 2003 Suzuki SV650S (Sold), 2006 Ninja 250 (Sold) Posts: A lot.	I like my pregen. Yes it is not sexy like the newgens but that is why it is nice. It is not fake. The newgen is all show and no go. The pregen is no show and no go. Haha. No but back when the pregen was designed it had sport bike looks. It looked like the Kawasaki 900R's little sibling. The pregen has that classic late 80's sport bike look.

October 12th, 2011, 09:03 PM	#19
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.	The thing is, even when I was a kid in the '80s I thought the rectangular headlights looked awkward and there really is no excuse for those mirrors! Luckily, both can be rectified. Also, the GPZ900's windscreen didn't terminate at a flat headlight. There was at least a little bit of fairing there!

October 12th, 2011, 09:20 PM	#20
Jono ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jono Location: Memphis, TN Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Triumph Street Triple, 2009 KLX250SF, 2003 Suzuki SV650S (Sold), 2006 Ninja 250 (Sold) Posts: A lot.	I see what you're saying. But I guess the pregen 250 has a face only a mother can love. Haha. I am not a big fan of the square headlight with the windscreen either, but it grows on you. I don't want to change it. But that is just me. It doesn't look as bad in person. In fact, I think the whole bike looks much better in person.

October 12th, 2011, 09:24 PM	#21
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.	I do like that the GPZ900 mirrors are very similar to the ones they use today (pointed this out in an earlier thread about Top Gun).

October 13th, 2011, 04:13 AM	#22
bcole666 ninjette.org member Name: Ben Location: Gold Coast Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): ZZR250 Posts: 21	I actually like the look of the pregen 250s However, I admit they would have looked better if they were less box-y (For what its worth, im on a zzr250 / ex250h - slightly less box-y)

October 13th, 2011, 02:04 PM	#24
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	I hate the mirrors. But I overlook them since I love my bike and they aren't worth my time, nor money when I could be riding

October 14th, 2011, 10:05 AM	#28
kimboEX250 ninjette.org member Name: Matt Location: Dallas, GA Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2002 Ninja EX250 Posts: 39	GREAT! thanks bluepoof

November 4th, 2011, 07:54 PM	#31
kimboEX250 ninjette.org member Name: Matt Location: Dallas, GA Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2002 Ninja EX250 Posts: 39

November 6th, 2011, 12:08 PM	#33
Jninja NinjaCreeper!! Name: Jim Location: Oregon Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): ninja 250r 2006 Posts: 56	Looks like delivery is Wednesday!! I'll try to get some pics up before i leave for the weekend .

November 8th, 2011, 05:12 PM	#36
AlanDog ninjette.org guru Name: Alan Location: Woodland, California (Sacramento area) Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2019 Ninja 400, 2009 KLX250-SF, 2014 Zero S Posts: 269	I got the 17" Euro. I know, 17" sounds tall, but I think that is the entire length of the plastic, down to the bottom edge that bolts on... I would guess the height past the handlebars is less than 12"... I'd have to measure...

November 10th, 2011, 06:54 PM	#40
Jono ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jono Location: Memphis, TN Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Triumph Street Triple, 2009 KLX250SF, 2003 Suzuki SV650S (Sold), 2006 Ninja 250 (Sold) Posts: A lot.	Wow! It looks good! I might consider getting one of these. Let us know how the wind is effected.