Spray painted my windshield. 2012 Red 250

Ninja250gurl · January 23rd, 2012, 07:18 AM

I didnt even know you could do this, until i was on this forum. Great idea! And really inexpensive! Love the darker look!

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oreX · January 23rd, 2012, 07:48 AM

Looks great! Gonna have to do that to mine soon.

I dont mean to change directions of the thread, but what clock do you have mounted on your dash? It looks way better than the watch I have zip tied to the handlebars.

RedNinja21 · January 23rd, 2012, 07:50 AM

Your bike looks clean.

I bought my bike wildshield already spray painted black, wish it wasn't because it's hard to see when I'm fully tucked. Maybe it's time for a new helmet.

Ninja250gurl · January 23rd, 2012, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by oreX

Looks great! Gonna have to do that to mine soon.

I dont mean to change directions of the thread, but what clock do you have mounted on your dash? It looks way better than the watch I have zip tied to the handlebars.

I was going to do the watch thing, then i went to auto zone and found this.. put some 3M double sided velcro on the bottom, and stuck it on there. It also has the temp on it, and a light. lol! It was like $11.99 i think.

Ninja250gurl · January 23rd, 2012, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by RedNinja21

Your bike looks clean.

I bought my bike wildshield already spray painted black, wish it wasn't because it's hard to see when I'm fully tucked. Maybe it's time for a new helmet.

I actually laided down all the way on my tank, as far down as i could get, and i still look over my windshield, i dont really look thru it ever, so it doesnt bother me... maybe i tuck wrong! lol!

Ninja250gurl · January 23rd, 2012, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by oreX

Looks great! Gonna have to do that to mine soon.

I dont mean to change directions of the thread, but what clock do you have mounted on your dash? It looks way better than the watch I have zip tied to the handlebars.

Nice bike by the way, lol!

jdoucet93 · January 23rd, 2012, 08:01 AM

That is an incredibly good looking bike! Almost makes me wish I would have waited a few months to get mine.

massacremasses · January 23rd, 2012, 08:02 AM

because its a sport/touring we dont really have to look through the windshield... SS You would not want to do that. Because you wanna be able to see through it. lol

Ninja250gurl · January 23rd, 2012, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by jdoucet93

That is an incredibly good looking bike! Almost makes me wish I would have waited a few months to get mine.

Thanx Josh!! I love her

Kawi green is awesome too!

Ninja250gurl · January 23rd, 2012, 08:06 AM

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Originally Posted by massacremasses

because its a sport/touring we dont really have to look through the windshield... SS You would not want to do that. Because you wanna be able to see through it. lol

Got my exhaust on friday!!

I didnt need to make any modifications to it.. yet anyway. She runs alottt smoother, starts up faster, and sounds friggin AwEsOmE!! Totally worth the $130!

massacremasses · January 23rd, 2012, 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Ninja250gurl

Got my exhaust on friday!!

I didnt need to make any modifications to it.. yet anyway. She runs alottt smoother, starts up faster, and sounds friggin AwEsOmE!! Totally worth the $130!

yeah so you didnt shim your needles? hmm Ill see how she runs without it. Glad you like it.

mine is still in the box. Because I still need to get the fairings painted and it put back together... :/ SOOOOOON I hope. lol

any luck on the lowering links? you pick em up?

Ninja250gurl · January 23rd, 2012, 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by massacremasses

yeah so you didnt shim your needles? hmm Ill see how she runs without it. Glad you like it.

mine is still in the box. Because I still need to get the fairings painted and it put back together... :/ SOOOOOON I hope. lol

any luck on the lowering links? you pick em up?

No shimming of the needles..-ive heard once you start messing with that, with the weather changes, you have to keep adjusting, etc.. im good with the performance it has now.. I talked to my brother about it, he's had several sports bikes, and has built race bikes before, etc.. i asked him about all that, and he didnt think that would be necessary with my bike. It runs aloot smoother, and she warms up alot faster. Before it would take me 3-5mins to warm her up, now it takes like 1min, and she is ready to go. The only difference so far ive noticed is that it idle's at 2, vs 1.5 before at a stop. I didnt do the lowering links, since i got my seat, im actually a little lower to the ground, so its not too bad. I think my boyfriend would kill me if i did lower it, since he is 6ft and likes to ride my bike every now and then.. lol!

massacremasses · January 23rd, 2012, 08:22 AM

It may warm up faster because its running even more lean. idk Ill mess with it and see what I think as well...

Lowering links are dope because you can adjust them pretty damn easily. But if its short enough for you now thats good.

oreX · January 23rd, 2012, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Ninja250gurl

Nice bike by the way, lol!

Thanks. I think the red is the best color for '12.

iceknyght · January 23rd, 2012, 09:48 AM

Looks good! I am planning to paint mine as well in the next couple weeks!

saxnbass · January 23rd, 2012, 10:01 AM

Looks good, and I like that clock. I may run to AutoZone right now and pick one up.

Ninja250gurl · January 23rd, 2012, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by saxnbass

Looks good, and I like that clock. I may run to AutoZone right now and pick one up.

LOL! I didnt know the clock would be so popular!! It sits in the perfect location.. and it wont get wet in there...hopefully!

saxnbass · January 23rd, 2012, 10:33 AM

And I'm back, with clock as you can see.

Ninja250gurl · January 23rd, 2012, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by saxnbass

And I'm back, with clock as you can see.

LOL! Just add a AAA battery and you will be good to go! I was originally trying to find something to put between the handlebar area.. but i like it on top better. Did you get some double sided velcro??

iceknyght · January 23rd, 2012, 10:38 AM

Wow. That was fast! LOL!

saxnbass · January 23rd, 2012, 10:39 AM

Mary, did you cut off the outside temperature sensor? If not, did you just stick in behind the clock kind of hidden or did you put it someplace specific?

Also, seems this clock will only display in 12hour format; not a huge deal breaker, but a downside for some (like myself. Grrr).

Nah, will pick up better velcro or double sided adhesive after class, didn't have time for that now. I'll just use the one that was included for now.

Ninja250gurl · January 23rd, 2012, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by saxnbass

Mary, did you cut off the outside temperature sensor? If not, did you just stick in behind the clock kind of hidden or did you put it someplace specific?

Also, seems this clock will only display in 12hour format; not a huge deal breaker, but a downside for some (like myself. Grrr).

Nah, will pick up better velcro or double sided adhesive after class, didn't have time for that now. I'll just use the one that was included for now.

I left the wires on it-in the twistie tie, and shoved it behind the clock.. And I just stuck the temp thing to the back of the clock, so when i remove it to change out the battery, its not stuck to something. I dont think the temp is that accurate tho, since its inside there.. i was thinking about just cutting it off myself.. but i dont know if it will mess it up or not-im mechanically declined.. lol! yeah, its only 12hr..

Sorry.. I wish it lite up blue like the sticker!! That would be sweeet!!

massacremasses · January 23rd, 2012, 11:08 AM

does it light up though?

Ninja250gurl · January 23rd, 2012, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by massacremasses

does it light up though?

Naw.. its just black. It does have a light on it.. but it doesnt work that great. Its worth $12

CynicalC · January 23rd, 2012, 01:15 PM

Farkles forum more better.

Ninja250gurl · January 24th, 2012, 07:14 AM

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Originally Posted by saxnbass

Mary, did you cut off the outside temperature sensor? If not, did you just stick in behind the clock kind of hidden or did you put it someplace specific?

Also, seems this clock will only display in 12hour format; not a huge deal breaker, but a downside for some (like myself. Grrr).

Nah, will pick up better velcro or double sided adhesive after class, didn't have time for that now. I'll just use the one that was included for now.

Did you put the clock on?!

SlowBoyRacing · January 24th, 2012, 07:52 AM

Looks better.

choneofakind · January 24th, 2012, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by iceknyght

Wow. That was fast! LOL!

He's the Stig! What did you expect??

saxnbass · January 24th, 2012, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Ninja250gurl

Did you put the clock on?!

I did this morning. I didn't feel like fussing with it last night in the dark.

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Originally Posted by choneofakind

He's the Stig! What did you expect??

No comment.

Ninja250gurl · January 24th, 2012, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by saxnbass

I did this morning. I didn't feel like fussing with it last night in the dark.

No comment.

Looks good! I like the red windshield on the black bike

Did you leave the wires on the temp thing?

saxnbass · January 24th, 2012, 09:09 AM

Yeah, for now the wires are still there.

I'll probably clip it off when I open her up and change the backlight bulb to a brighter red one.

iceknyght · January 24th, 2012, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by choneofakind

He's the Stig! What did you expect??

LOL!

Looks good... I really like that red windshield! Did you paint it? And if so, what paint did you use for that? I have an idea for like a two tone red/black design that I might try and that red would be perfect!

saxnbass · January 24th, 2012, 10:01 AM

Nope, bought it that red.

Ninja250gurl · January 24th, 2012, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by saxnbass

Yeah, for now the wires are still there.

I'll probably clip it off when I open her up and change the backlight bulb to a brighter red one.

iceknyght · January 24th, 2012, 10:21 AM

Gotcha... Thanks!

oreX · January 24th, 2012, 01:14 PM

Painted mine yesterday

choneofakind · January 24th, 2012, 01:18 PM

Why does no one paint theirs the same color as their bike? that would look sweet.

massacremasses · January 24th, 2012, 01:20 PM

mine prolly will... but I will be tinting mine dark rather than just painting it... Using that spray on tint stuff... lol

Ninja250gurl · January 24th, 2012, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by oreX

Painted mine yesterday

Hey, that bike looks familiar!! HAHA! Even down to the rim tape! lol! Looks great!!

Im still debating on keeping that kawasaki sticker on the front.. probley take it off eventually.

oreX · January 24th, 2012, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Ninja250gurl

Hey, that bike looks familiar!! HAHA! Even down to the rim tape! lol! Looks great!!

Im still debating on keeping that kawasaki sticker on the front.. probley take it off eventually.

I actually kind of like the sticker there. I think it adds a small simple touch to an otherwise large blank area.

January 23rd, 2012, 07:18 AM	#1
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January 23rd, 2012, 07:50 AM	#3
RedNinja21 ninjette.org member Name: Jack Location: NNJ Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: 103	Your bike looks clean. I bought my bike wildshield already spray painted black, wish it wasn't because it's hard to see when I'm fully tucked. Maybe it's time for a new helmet. __________________________________________________

January 23rd, 2012, 08:01 AM	#7
jdoucet93 ninjette.org sage Name: Josh Location: Lafayette Louisiana Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 R6 Posts: 509	That is an incredibly good looking bike! Almost makes me wish I would have waited a few months to get mine. __________________________________________________ SOLD MY NINJETTE and got THIS

January 23rd, 2012, 08:02 AM	#8
massacremasses Avid Kitteh Poster Name: Justin Location: Norcal Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Yamaha TTR 50 SUCK IT Posts: A lot.	because its a sport/touring we dont really have to look through the windshield... SS You would not want to do that. Because you wanna be able to see through it. lol __________________________________________________ I powdercoat stuff Help me pay for my addiction I say funny stuff. http://twitter.com/JustinPWNSyou sometimes... I write like a 12 year old too, http://justinpwnsyou.wordpress.com/

January 23rd, 2012, 08:22 AM	#13
massacremasses Avid Kitteh Poster Name: Justin Location: Norcal Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Yamaha TTR 50 SUCK IT Posts: A lot.	It may warm up faster because its running even more lean. idk Ill mess with it and see what I think as well... Lowering links are dope because you can adjust them pretty damn easily. But if its short enough for you now thats good. __________________________________________________ I powdercoat stuff Help me pay for my addiction I say funny stuff. http://twitter.com/JustinPWNSyou sometimes... I write like a 12 year old too, http://justinpwnsyou.wordpress.com/

January 23rd, 2012, 07:48 AM	#2
oreX ninjette.org member Name: Zach Location: Orlando, fl Join Date: Dec 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2013 636 - ABS Posts: 173 Blog Entries: 1	Looks great! Gonna have to do that to mine soon. I dont mean to change directions of the thread, but what clock do you have mounted on your dash? It looks way better than the watch I have zip tied to the handlebars.

January 23rd, 2012, 09:48 AM	#15
iceknyght Recalculating. . . Name: Jason Location: Colorado Join Date: Nov 2011 Motorcycle(s): '09 250 (sold) '12 Ninja 650 Posts: 353	Looks good! I am planning to paint mine as well in the next couple weeks! __________________________________________________ jasontracewell.com

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saxnbass ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Eric Location: Nashville, TN Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 CBR600rr Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 1	Looks good, and I like that clock. I may run to AutoZone right now and pick one up.

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saxnbass ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Eric Location: Nashville, TN Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 CBR600rr Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 1	And I'm back, with clock as you can see.

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January 23rd, 2012, 10:39 AM	#21
saxnbass ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Eric Location: Nashville, TN Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 CBR600rr Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 1	Mary, did you cut off the outside temperature sensor? If not, did you just stick in behind the clock kind of hidden or did you put it someplace specific? Also, seems this clock will only display in 12hour format; not a huge deal breaker, but a downside for some (like myself. Grrr). Nah, will pick up better velcro or double sided adhesive after class, didn't have time for that now. I'll just use the one that was included for now.

January 23rd, 2012, 11:08 AM	#23
massacremasses Avid Kitteh Poster Name: Justin Location: Norcal Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Yamaha TTR 50 SUCK IT Posts: A lot.	does it light up though? __________________________________________________ I powdercoat stuff Help me pay for my addiction I say funny stuff. http://twitter.com/JustinPWNSyou sometimes... I write like a 12 year old too, http://justinpwnsyou.wordpress.com/

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SlowBoyRacing ninjette.org member Name: Mani Location: NY Join Date: Dec 2011 Motorcycle(s): ZX6-R and etc. Posts: 137	Looks better.

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saxnbass ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Eric Location: Nashville, TN Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 CBR600rr Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 1	Yeah, for now the wires are still there. I'll probably clip it off when I open her up and change the backlight bulb to a brighter red one.

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saxnbass ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Eric Location: Nashville, TN Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 CBR600rr Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 1	Nope, bought it that red.

January 24th, 2012, 10:21 AM	#35
iceknyght Recalculating. . . Name: Jason Location: Colorado Join Date: Nov 2011 Motorcycle(s): '09 250 (sold) '12 Ninja 650 Posts: 353	Gotcha... Thanks! __________________________________________________ jasontracewell.com

January 24th, 2012, 01:14 PM	#36
oreX ninjette.org member Name: Zach Location: Orlando, fl Join Date: Dec 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2013 636 - ABS Posts: 173 Blog Entries: 1	Painted mine yesterday

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choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	Why does no one paint theirs the same color as their bike? that would look sweet.

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massacremasses Avid Kitteh Poster Name: Justin Location: Norcal Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Yamaha TTR 50 SUCK IT Posts: A lot.	mine prolly will... but I will be tinting mine dark rather than just painting it... Using that spray on tint stuff... lol __________________________________________________ I powdercoat stuff Help me pay for my addiction I say funny stuff. http://twitter.com/JustinPWNSyou sometimes... I write like a 12 year old too, http://justinpwnsyou.wordpress.com/

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