Cafe Racer Project - 04 Ninja 250R - Page 2

MrAtom · April 5th, 2015, 01:31 PM

Absolutely gorgeous. Thats a bike to be proud of.

crazymadbastard · April 5th, 2015, 07:45 PM

You made it look easy. I like your color choice.

Proteus · April 5th, 2015, 09:24 PM

This looks awesome!

Butch · April 6th, 2015, 07:11 AM

Thanks guys.
I rode it around abit yesterday. Pulled the spark plug n was black so i turned mixture screw back to 2 turns out from 2.5.
Ive never had a 2 stroke. Is it a normal sound that it sounds like a tractor while idling?

crazymadbastard · April 6th, 2015, 07:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Butch

Thanks guys.
I rode it around abit yesterday. Pulled the spark plug n was black so i turned mixture screw back to 2 turns out from 2.5.
Ive never had a 2 stroke. Is it a normal sound that it sounds like a tractor while idling?

these are 4 strokes

Butch · April 6th, 2015, 08:12 AM

Ah. I get it now. Had to google it.

crazymadbastard · April 6th, 2015, 08:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Butch

Ah. I get it now. Had to google it.

that noise is probably the clutch doing its thing.

spent_too_much · May 5th, 2015, 08:46 AM

Excellent work. Your bike looks amazing! Great color scheme!

Racer x · May 5th, 2015, 09:28 AM

You sir are a WILD MAN!!
That looks great. I am inspired to get to work on my BCB.

Qomomoko · May 5th, 2015, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Butch

Bike is basically done. Jus need to break in the engine n adjust valves later. Took it for a spin around block and that kn pod filter sounds awesome. Very throughty sound.

so pretty

and great work. You work super fast tooooo

I am taking mine apart to powder coat most of it..

frame, swing arm, fork outer tubes, calipers, perches, master cyclinders....

any details on such like did you buy a rebuild kit for the calipers and master brake cylinders( and what about the oil bullseye window, broke it and replaced it b/c it would not handle the heat?)

CynicalC · May 5th, 2015, 04:47 PM

Everything about this tells me this is a thinly veiled advertisement for bluecollarbobbers. Not that I'm complaining, but it's pretty clear.

Butch · May 5th, 2015, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Qomomoko

so pretty

and great work. You work super fast tooooo

I am taking mine apart to powder coat most of it..

frame, swing arm, fork outer tubes, calipers, perches, master cyclinders....

any details on such like did you buy a rebuild kit for the calipers and master brake cylinders( and what about the oil bullseye window, broke it and replaced it b/c it would not handle the heat?)

I havent done anything to brake calipers. I got too excited to start riding it so I left them as they are.
That oil window, I was able to pop it out with a same size socket n hammer before I baked the cover.

Butch · May 5th, 2015, 05:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CynicalC

Everything about this tells me this is a thinly veiled advertisement for bluecollarbobbers. Not that I'm complaining, but it's pretty clear.

Sorry. These posts have nothing to do with advertising bcb.
I jus ordered their kit n thats it with them.
Actually I was planning on getting a nice pic of the bike to send to them so my bike can be put in their gallery.

Qomomoko · May 6th, 2015, 05:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Butch

I havent done anything to brake calipers. I got too excited to start riding it so I left them as they are.
That oil window, I was able to pop it out with a same size socket n hammer before I baked the cover.

great to know..

I am rebuilding the calipers and master cylinders... your bike is really inspiring..

I'll paint the engine with spray or hand.. but not powder coat as its too much work for me and I really have track withdrawals from taking so long on this.. but I rather do it right the first time....

also my tank is pretty banged up but i'll try my best to undent it; might powder coat it.. lol

Racer x · May 6th, 2015, 06:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CynicalC

Everything about this tells me this is a thinly veiled advertisement for bluecollarbobbers. Not that I'm complaining, but it's pretty clear.

I hope it is.
They worked very hard to make this kit. It looks like it's a quality product. The instructional videos are very well made.

The people I have talked to are really nice. I am looking forward to buying the kit and building my own.

CynicalC · May 6th, 2015, 09:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Racer x

I hope it is.
They worked very hard to make this kit. It looks like it's a quality product. The instructional videos are very well made.

The people I have talked to are really nice. I am looking forward to buying the kit and building my own.

Shill!

Qomomoko · May 6th, 2015, 03:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Butch

I havent done anything to brake calipers. I got too excited to start riding it so I left them as they are.
That oil window, I was able to pop it out with a same size socket n hammer before I baked the cover.

and you popped it out as a whole? did not take the inner metal piece out first?
ok.. time to try it..

Butch · May 11th, 2015, 07:04 AM

Found some used ex500 perch and adjustable levers on ebay. 2 birds 1 stone i guess. Clutch perch was in really bad condition but figured out a way to fix it. Glad levers were in gold.

Riverdale · June 17th, 2015, 03:49 PM

we have had good luck with prismatic powders also. do you use any other brands?

April 5th, 2015, 07:45 PM	#42
crazymadbastard I'm crazy,your excuse is? Name: Winston Location: Connecticut Join Date: May 2013 Motorcycle(s): 250 2007 ninja Posts: A lot.	You made it look easy. I like your color choice. __________________________________________________ My Cafe Racer Build My intro post

April 5th, 2015, 09:24 PM	#43
Proteus Daily Ninjette Rider Name: Steve Location: Hollywood, FL Join Date: Jul 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250R, 2015 Vespa GTS 300 IE Super, 1989 Honda Elite 80 (SOLD) Posts: 402	This looks awesome! __________________________________________________ Check out my music at http://www.proteusmusic.com

May 5th, 2015, 08:46 AM	#48
spent_too_much ninjette.org guru Name: Miguel Location: TN Join Date: Jan 2015 Motorcycle(s): 2000 EX-250; several other years of the same Posts: 460	Excellent work. Your bike looks amazing! Great color scheme! __________________________________________________ ... can't stop updating the bike!

May 5th, 2015, 09:28 AM	#49
Racer x ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Eric Location: Iowa City Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Kawmeracchi 350 2010 Project X Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 54 MOTM - Sep '18, Feb '16	You sir are a WILD MAN!! That looks great. I am inspired to get to work on my BCB. __________________________________________________ Top speed 123.369mph. Ohio mile Worlds fastest 250 ninja

May 5th, 2015, 04:47 PM	#51
CynicalC ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Colin Location: Bay Area Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): '96 EX250 Posts: A lot.	Everything about this tells me this is a thinly veiled advertisement for bluecollarbobbers. Not that I'm complaining, but it's pretty clear. __________________________________________________ Ç¥ñï©ª\| ßÿ Ñâ7µ®é. Äñt¡~§º¢Ïä\| ßý Çhøî©è.

April 5th, 2015, 01:31 PM	#41
MrAtom . Name: . Location: . Join Date: Aug 2014 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: A lot. MOTM - July '15	Absolutely gorgeous. Thats a bike to be proud of.

April 6th, 2015, 07:11 AM	#44
Butch ninjette.org member Name: Butch Location: Los Angeles Join Date: Mar 2015 Motorcycle(s): Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: 33	Thanks guys. I rode it around abit yesterday. Pulled the spark plug n was black so i turned mixture screw back to 2 turns out from 2.5. Ive never had a 2 stroke. Is it a normal sound that it sounds like a tractor while idling?

April 6th, 2015, 08:12 AM	#46
Butch ninjette.org member Name: Butch Location: Los Angeles Join Date: Mar 2015 Motorcycle(s): Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: 33	Ah. I get it now. Had to google it.

May 11th, 2015, 07:04 AM	#58
Butch ninjette.org member Name: Butch Location: Los Angeles Join Date: Mar 2015 Motorcycle(s): Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: 33	Adjustable Levers Found some used ex500 perch and adjustable levers on ebay. 2 birds 1 stone i guess. Clutch perch was in really bad condition but figured out a way to fix it. Glad levers were in gold.

June 17th, 2015, 03:49 PM	#59
Riverdale ninjette.org member Name: Brandon Location: Kansas Join Date: Aug 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2009 250r. 1983 BMW r100rt Posts: 38	we have had good luck with prismatic powders also. do you use any other brands?

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