2009 SE Green vinyl status check

Nemy · April 27th, 2009, 08:19 AM

Anyone having problems with their white vinyl yet? After a couple hundred kms I noticed some minor bubbling but now it seems like it's gone...

Either way, I don't foresee it lasting more than a year/20,000 kms with scratches, rain etc. so I've had mod ideas for a green/black version on the back burner.

Here's a pic snagged from the other forum to give you an idea what it looks like too...

gizmogamez · April 27th, 2009, 08:27 AM

500km on her and no issues yet....but i'll keep an eye on it.

OldGuy · April 27th, 2009, 08:28 AM

At 460 miles no problems yet - must be a north of the border issue

kutelilkittie · April 27th, 2009, 07:57 PM

If vinyl gets a bubble the way to get rid of it is to poke a small hole on the outer edge of the bubble. Then push the air from the opposite side towards the little pin hole you made. If the bubble is really small u can just poke a hole in the middle and squish it flat
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TnNinjaGirl · April 27th, 2009, 07:59 PM

At the risk of being run off... i think the bike looks so much better without that white stripe. The green and black really set it off, but that white majorly detracts from the lines. IMHO... since no one asked.

Jiu Jitsu Player · April 27th, 2009, 09:57 PM

I'm a bit torn. the black and green look sick, but I also like the white accents. i was even thinking of adding a similar scheme to my bike.

Nemy · April 27th, 2009, 10:03 PM

It's a color that you really have to see in person to appreciate. And now that I'm used to the white/black combo, the pic that I posted above seems empty... some decals etc. would fix it up nice though.

empire00 · April 28th, 2009, 10:02 PM

2k mi on mine and no problems yet.

Sound Wave · April 29th, 2009, 12:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TnNinjaGirl

At the risk of being run off... i think the bike looks so much better without that white stripe. The green and black really set it off, but that white majorly detracts from the lines. IMHO... since no one asked.

i gotta agree with you. i was planning on getting a green, but after seeing the new color scheme, i decided to go with black instead. also, imho. just personal preference. but that is why they offer 4 colors to suit different tastes.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nemy

It's a color that you really have to see in person to appreciate. And now that I'm used to the white/black combo, the pic that I posted above seems empty... some decals etc. would fix it up nice though.

yeah, something.... maybe change the color on that part leading to the opening on the lower fairing? idk. but yeah, it is missing something with it just being all black.

xTKx · April 29th, 2009, 06:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TnNinjaGirl

At the risk of being run off... i think the bike looks so much better without that white stripe. The green and black really set it off, but that white majorly detracts from the lines. IMHO... since no one asked.

+1 And a matte black would probably be even better... again, just IMO.

April 27th, 2009, 08:19 AM	#1
Nemy ninjette.org sage Name: Tim Location: Portland, OR Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2009 SE Ninja 250R Posts: 796	2009 SE Green vinyl status check Anyone having problems with their white vinyl yet? After a couple hundred kms I noticed some minor bubbling but now it seems like it's gone... Either way, I don't foresee it lasting more than a year/20,000 kms with scratches, rain etc. so I've had mod ideas for a green/black version on the back burner. Here's a pic snagged from the other forum to give you an idea what it looks like too...

April 27th, 2009, 08:28 AM	#3
OldGuy Live Life Name: Don Location: Lincoln, NE Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Green SE Ninja 250 Posts: A lot.	At 460 miles no problems yet - must be a north of the border issue __________________________________________________ - ATGATT - Scorpion EX700 Hi-Vis Helmet, First Gear MeshTek 3.0 Jacket, TourMaster Transition 2 Jacket and Flex Pants, Sidi Doha boots

April 27th, 2009, 09:57 PM	#6
Jiu Jitsu Player Live 2 Ride Forced 2 Work Name: Chris Location: Guam Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 RED 250r Posts: 386	I'm a bit torn. the black and green look sick, but I also like the white accents. i was even thinking of adding a similar scheme to my bike. __________________________________________________ SAVAGE MODE: [ON] OFF www.7milesdown.com

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April 27th, 2009, 08:27 AM	#2
gizmogamez ninjette.org member Name: Mike Location: Barrie, Ontario, Canada Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R SE Green Posts: 217	500km on her and no issues yet....but i'll keep an eye on it.

April 27th, 2009, 07:57 PM	#4
kutelilkittie Jackalope Master Name: Jen Location: Northern NJ Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 08 Kawi Green Ninja 250CF Yoshi FullCowlAM Ducati blinkersGhetto tail chop Posts: 30	If vinyl gets a bubble the way to get rid of it is to poke a small hole on the outer edge of the bubble. Then push the air from the opposite side towards the little pin hole you made. If the bubble is really small u can just poke a hole in the middle and squish it flat Posted via Mobile Device

April 27th, 2009, 07:59 PM	#5
TnNinjaGirl Ms. Personality Name: CB Location: Murvill, TN Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): Depends on the week you ask Posts: A lot.	At the risk of being run off... i think the bike looks so much better without that white stripe. The green and black really set it off, but that white majorly detracts from the lines. IMHO... since no one asked.

April 27th, 2009, 10:03 PM	#7
Nemy ninjette.org sage Name: Tim Location: Portland, OR Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2009 SE Ninja 250R Posts: 796	It's a color that you really have to see in person to appreciate. And now that I'm used to the white/black combo, the pic that I posted above seems empty... some decals etc. would fix it up nice though.

April 28th, 2009, 10:02 PM	#8
empire00 ninjette.org member Name: Sean Location: Southern IL Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 250r SE, 2015 FJ-09 Posts: 171	2k mi on mine and no problems yet.