Cafe Honja

Jojah17 · April 3rd, 2011, 01:43 PM

Teaser/Crappy iPhone pic. Still got clipons, rearset adjusters, and SS brake lines to install. Bike is an '08 250r. My girlyfriend has a sweet DSLR that we will take some better pics with once I am done putting it all together.

CC Cowboy · April 3rd, 2011, 01:57 PM

Nice lookin......beer! What kind of koozie is that?

Yasko · April 3rd, 2011, 02:16 PM

Kool photo...

Jojah17 · April 3rd, 2011, 02:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CC Cowboy

Nice lookin......beer! What kind of koozie is that?

Its a basketball koozie holding one of the classic Fatweisers. I'd say the additional weight is well worth it considering it lowers condensation and improves handling characteristics.

jmgrande · April 3rd, 2011, 03:04 PM

Why the drastic change for the Ninja?

Daeldren · April 3rd, 2011, 03:07 PM

Looks like some chopcult type build, a more streamlined pan seat would look good, looks almost like a flat track style bike.

spooph · April 3rd, 2011, 03:15 PM

hrm, interested to see how it all ends up once you're finished. Not quite sure I see it yet.

Jojah17 · April 3rd, 2011, 03:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jmgrande

Why the drastic change for the Ninja?

Bike was wrecked by a PO...I bought it with the current gas tank and seat (off a 70-71 CL175).

Ive been tossing around a fiberglass seat pan (with a bum-stop) for a while now. I personally like the look of the Honda seat though and its in great condition.

jmgrande · April 3rd, 2011, 04:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jojah17

Bike was wrecked by a PO...I bought it with the current gas tank and seat (off a 70-71 CL175).

Ive been tossing around a fiberglass seat pan (with a bum-stop) for a while now. I personally like the look of the Honda seat though and its in great condition.

That's too bad, but the projects coming along great! I love the tank. Good luck and I'll be checking back for new pics. Just an idea, but maybe get a smaller seat and add a rear cowl piece, for example:

http://thekneeslider.com/archives/20...50-cafe-racer/

Check out that link, an older Honda take a sweet transformation, and that site has a lot of other cafe racer type transformations.

rockNroll · April 4th, 2011, 03:49 AM

I say keep the seat and add a rear fender, like Z1R-ish

CC Cowboy · April 4th, 2011, 07:48 AM

Nice looking KZ!

slolane · April 4th, 2011, 08:04 AM

I like it, please keep us posted of the progress.

Jojah17 · July 20th, 2011, 04:45 PM

New exhaust. Need to paint the hanger and possibly wrap it? Need to throw my clipons and a new headlight on as well. Need to hide all the wiring/misc crap as well (the idea of this terrifies me...I am an electric putz) Also tossing around the idea of a front fender with the same color scheme/stripe. Fiberglass seat pan is still a maybe...

Bosgarage57 · July 20th, 2011, 05:23 PM

I'd say it looks like poo and you should give it to me immediately

jk, I REALLLY like it. Iwould have ever guessed its a ex250. Good job. You ever wanna sell it, ATL isnt that far away from me.

kaiserz · July 20th, 2011, 06:35 PM

Cool! reminds me of my uncle's motorcycle when I was like 6 or something.

CZroe · July 21st, 2011, 02:27 AM

So, it looks like our current gen will work with a previous gen front tire?

Jojah17 · December 11th, 2011, 11:18 AM

Winter work coming soon. Gotta trim down my new pan, figure out a mounting situation, paint and finish. Also going to hide the wiring and make an electronics tray to tuck everything up under the tank. Gonna have a local shop weld in a battery tray under the hump and gonna stick a smaller battery in there. Its been fun riding for the past season but im looking forward to getting some work done over the colder months. This is a terrible pic but hopefully you can see the direction im going.

nickjpass · December 11th, 2011, 12:30 PM

Funny looking bike! Very unique.

KELPHYN · December 12th, 2011, 12:34 AM

Seatpan is looking good, maybe a L.E.D brake/ signal light built right into the hump. Should do a hugger or something keep the rear tire from throwing crud right at the carbs. Looking good though. Oh, don't forget the side number plates.

April 3rd, 2011, 01:43 PM	#1
Jojah17 ninjette.org member Name: Ben Location: Atlanta Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Honja Posts: 171	Cafe Honja Teaser/Crappy iPhone pic. Still got clipons, rearset adjusters, and SS brake lines to install. Bike is an '08 250r. My girlyfriend has a sweet DSLR that we will take some better pics with once I am done putting it all together.

April 3rd, 2011, 01:57 PM	#2
CC Cowboy ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Whodat Location: Ware Is.,MA Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): I pass the wind! Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '13, Jun '14	Nice lookin......beer! What kind of koozie is that? __________________________________________________ If everything seems under control; you're just not going fast enough!

April 3rd, 2011, 03:04 PM	#5
jmgrande YEAH! Custom name tag. Name: Jon Location: CT Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250R SE- SOLD to maverick9611 Posts: 525	Why the drastic change for the Ninja? __________________________________________________ Don't touch it. Don't even look at it. Go on, get out, you heard me. Don't look at me either. Yeah, you better walk on. I'll hit an old man in public.

April 3rd, 2011, 03:07 PM	#6
Daeldren two wheel addict Name: Kenneth Location: Simpsonville, SC Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 94 xlh 883, 1984 kawi gpz money pit Posts: 556	Looks like some chopcult type build, a more streamlined pan seat would look good, looks almost like a flat track style bike. __________________________________________________ The M endorsement on my license stands for mental.

April 3rd, 2011, 03:15 PM	#7
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	hrm, interested to see how it all ends up once you're finished. Not quite sure I see it yet. __________________________________________________ My therapist has 2 wheels and a seat. If you are ever in doubt to my tone, please refer to my avatar.

April 3rd, 2011, 02:16 PM	#3
Yasko Texas Newbie Name: John Location: D/FW Texas Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 07 Ninja EX250, 07 FZ6 Posts: A lot.	Kool photo...

April 4th, 2011, 03:49 AM	#10
rockNroll . Name: rock Location: greenville, south carolina Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): black Posts: A lot.	I say keep the seat and add a rear fender, like Z1R-ish __________________________________________________ Always get a second opinion because most of these people are makin' this stuff up

April 4th, 2011, 07:48 AM	#11
CC Cowboy ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Whodat Location: Ware Is.,MA Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): I pass the wind! Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '13, Jun '14	Nice looking KZ! __________________________________________________ If everything seems under control; you're just not going fast enough!

April 4th, 2011, 08:04 AM	#12
slolane Motorcyclist Name: James Location: Maryland Join Date: May 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2014 Ninja 300 ABS Posts: A lot.	I like it, please keep us posted of the progress.

July 20th, 2011, 04:45 PM	#13
Jojah17 ninjette.org member Name: Ben Location: Atlanta Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Honja Posts: 171	New exhaust. Need to paint the hanger and possibly wrap it? Need to throw my clipons and a new headlight on as well. Need to hide all the wiring/misc crap as well (the idea of this terrifies me...I am an electric putz) Also tossing around the idea of a front fender with the same color scheme/stripe. Fiberglass seat pan is still a maybe...

July 20th, 2011, 05:23 PM	#14
Bosgarage57 ninjette.org sage Name: Luke Location: Sevierville, TN Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 06 Buell Uly, 05 VStar 1100 Posts: 577	I'd say it looks like poo and you should give it to me immediately jk, I REALLLY like it. Iwould have ever guessed its a ex250. Good job. You ever wanna sell it, ATL isnt that far away from me.

July 20th, 2011, 06:35 PM	#15
kaiserz There's a limit to s2pdty Name: A.D. Location: NoVa the burg Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 250r ninja (sold) Posts: A lot.	Cool! reminds me of my uncle's motorcycle when I was like 6 or something.

July 21st, 2011, 02:27 AM	#16
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.	So, it looks like our current gen will work with a previous gen front tire?

December 11th, 2011, 11:18 AM	#17
Jojah17 ninjette.org member Name: Ben Location: Atlanta Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Honja Posts: 171	Winter work coming soon. Gotta trim down my new pan, figure out a mounting situation, paint and finish. Also going to hide the wiring and make an electronics tray to tuck everything up under the tank. Gonna have a local shop weld in a battery tray under the hump and gonna stick a smaller battery in there. Its been fun riding for the past season but im looking forward to getting some work done over the colder months. This is a terrible pic but hopefully you can see the direction im going.

December 11th, 2011, 12:30 PM	#18
nickjpass #squid Name: nickypoo Location: Five Guys Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): Track dedicated 2008 ZX6R Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jul '16	Funny looking bike! Very unique. __________________________________________________

December 12th, 2011, 12:34 AM	#19
KELPHYN ninjette.org guru Name: Calvin Location: Quesnel, B.C Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): '08 250R (sold), 2013 300SE Posts: 276	Seatpan is looking good, maybe a L.E.D brake/ signal light built right into the hump. Should do a hugger or something keep the rear tire from throwing crud right at the carbs. Looking good though. Oh, don't forget the side number plates. Last futzed with by KELPHYN; December 12th, 2011 at 12:38 AM. Reason: adding something

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