What mods have you done to your 250r?

raveness · August 7th, 2013, 06:36 PM

Starting to look into modding my 2012 250. A few things I am looking at:

Slip On exhaust.
Washer Mod.
Aftermarket Rear Sets.
Chain.
Solo Cowl.
Integrated Tail Light.
Fender Eliminator.

My favorite color is pink,(yes, I know it's cliché) so looking to add a few subtle pink accents to it. I was hoping to find a pink 520 chain, but so far have only been able to find a purple one. I was also trying to find a pink bolt kit , but no luck. All I have found are pink crystal valve covers, aaaaand those will not be going on my bike.

Looking for ideas, so share what you have done with your 250! My bike is black, and so far the only "mod" I have done is to pull the yellow pinstripe decals off. ( I know a few of you may gasp)

I am also playing with the idea of Plasti-dipping my wheels fluorescent pink. Nice thing about that is if I don't like it or want to sell the bike, it just peels off and I will have my black wheels back.

Looking forward to the feedback!

Alex · August 7th, 2013, 07:06 PM

raveness! Glad to have you aboard...

rojoracing53 · August 7th, 2013, 07:13 PM

Everrrything!

Alex · August 7th, 2013, 09:29 PM

/thread moved to new-gen tech area

Here's a great mods thread that's been going for years: List Your Mods!

jhap2009 · August 7th, 2013, 10:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by raveness

Starting to look into modding my 2012 250. A few things I am looking at:

Slip On exhaust.
Washer Mod.
Aftermarket Rear Sets.
Chain.
Solo Cowl.
Integrated Tail Light.
Fender Eliminator.

My favorite color is pink,(yes, I know it's cliché) so looking to add a few subtle pink accents to it. I was hoping to find a pink 520 chain, but so far have only been able to find a purple one. I was also trying to find a pink bolt kit , but no luck. All I have found are pink crystal valve covers, aaaaand those will not be going on my bike.

Looking for ideas, so share what you have done with your 250! My bike is black, and so far the only "mod" I have done is to pull the yellow pinstripe decals off. ( I know a few of you may gasp)

I am also playing with the idea of Plasti-dipping my wheels fluorescent pink. Nice thing about that is if I don't like it or want to sell the bike, it just peels off and I will have my black wheels back.

Looking forward to the feedback!

What is the washer mod, is that the washer for shimming the carb needles???

subxero · August 8th, 2013, 07:07 AM

@Alex, not trying to be the board police and point out the obvious but this thread is regarding the 250 and is in the 300 section.

Just trying to do my part and keep the streets clean.. ya dig?

Alex · August 8th, 2013, 07:08 AM

raveness · August 8th, 2013, 11:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jhap2009

What is the washer mod, is that the washer for shimming the carb needles???

Yes, it's shimming the carb needles. I have read about some doing it and starting off with one washer, maybe 2, and up to 3 if they have aftermarket exhaust. Curious to see who has done it, and if they had any significant benefit from it.

adouglas · August 8th, 2013, 11:19 AM

I did most mods for performance or function. A few were for looks only.

Performance:

AreaP full exhaust (better than a slip-on by FAR)
Fueling to take advantage of the exhaust. That meant:
- Jet kit (which includes new needles)
- K&N panel filter
- Kleen Air delete
- Snorkel removal
- Idle screw adjustments

Function:

Clip-ons
Rearset adjusters
Seat cowl (more space in the tail but it looks good too)
Double-bubble windscreen
Preload adjusters

Looks

Swingarm cover and hugger
Fender eliminator
Removal of passenger pegs

By the time I was done I LOVED MY BIKE. Significant improvements to power, ergonomics and appearance.

mgentz · August 11th, 2013, 05:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rojoracing53

Everrrything!

Really? I tried to keep mine as stock as possible. ..

tac12345 · August 13th, 2013, 01:57 AM

too much to remember everyone of them lol.

I would say same as adouglas +

front spring upgraded sonic spring .80
racerech emulator
HID 4300k, no retrofit
exhaust hanger from slingshot racing.
rearshock 2way from RPM (thanks samw/sportisi)
fender elimitator from targa
raised my bike about 1 1/4 inch with shorter adjustable dogbone
K&N 0990 pod filter

and some that i don't remember.

August 31st, 2013, 04:36 PM

Today I was replacing the brake/clutch levers and my torque wrench snapped the brake lever bolt in half...

JA-Moo · August 31st, 2013, 07:34 PM

I got my 2011 with most of the mods I would do, already done.

A 2 Brothers slip-on, LED taillight conversion and a rear fender eliminator.

the one thing It didn't have was the 15 tooth countershaft conversion, which I did last night. I like it! It's obvious the gearing is so low for beginners to be able to pretty much dump the clutch (which they do a lot

) to not have the bike stall and fall over.

Being old, I would have gone with a 16, but at 5000 altitude, there is a 22% HP loss, and I knew it wouldn't pull it. 90mph with my 200lb lard ass is all she will do up here.......

August 7th, 2013, 06:36 PM	#1
raveness ninjette.org newbie Name: Christina Location: Edmonton Join Date: Aug 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250R Posts: 5	What mods have you done to your 250r? Starting to look into modding my 2012 250. A few things I am looking at: Slip On exhaust. Washer Mod. Aftermarket Rear Sets. Chain. Solo Cowl. Integrated Tail Light. Fender Eliminator. My favorite color is pink,(yes, I know it's cliché) so looking to add a few subtle pink accents to it. I was hoping to find a pink 520 chain, but so far have only been able to find a purple one. I was also trying to find a pink bolt kit , but no luck. All I have found are pink crystal valve covers, aaaaand those will not be going on my bike. Looking for ideas, so share what you have done with your 250! My bike is black, and so far the only "mod" I have done is to pull the yellow pinstripe decals off. ( I know a few of you may gasp) I am also playing with the idea of Plasti-dipping my wheels fluorescent pink. Nice thing about that is if I don't like it or want to sell the bike, it just peels off and I will have my black wheels back. Looking forward to the feedback!

August 7th, 2013, 07:06 PM	#2
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	raveness! Glad to have you aboard... __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

August 7th, 2013, 09:29 PM	#4
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	/thread moved to new-gen tech area Here's a great mods thread that's been going for years: List Your Mods! __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

August 8th, 2013, 07:07 AM	#6
subxero dirty boy Name: Joe Location: Johnstown, PA Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): I don't even know anymore?? Posts: A lot. MOTM - Apr '14	@Alex, not trying to be the board police and point out the obvious but this thread is regarding the 250 and is in the 300 section. Just trying to do my part and keep the streets clean.. ya dig? __________________________________________________ I love the smell of burning pre-mix in the morning I don't think I'm a lot dumber than you thought that I think that I thought I was once.

August 8th, 2013, 07:08 AM	#7
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	__________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

August 7th, 2013, 07:13 PM	#3
rojoracing53 Fast-Guy wannabe Name: Jason Location: Brentwood, Ca Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja250, 2011 RM-Z250, 2004 NSR50, Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jan '13	Everrrything!

August 8th, 2013, 11:19 AM	#9
adouglas Cat herder Name: Gort Location: A secret lair which, being secret, has an undisclosed location Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): Aprilia RS660 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 6 MOTM - Jul '18, Nov '16, Aug '14, May '13	I did most mods for performance or function. A few were for looks only. Performance: AreaP full exhaust (better than a slip-on by FAR) Fueling to take advantage of the exhaust. That meant: Jet kit (which includes new needles) K&N panel filter Kleen Air delete Snorkel removal Idle screw adjustments Function: Clip-ons Rearset adjusters Seat cowl (more space in the tail but it looks good too) Double-bubble windscreen Preload adjusters Looks Swingarm cover and hugger Fender eliminator Removal of passenger pegs By the time I was done I LOVED MY BIKE. Significant improvements to power, ergonomics and appearance. __________________________________________________ I am NOT an adrenaline junkie, I'm a skill junkie. - csmith12 Nam et ipsa scientia potestas est. Heri historia. Cras mysterium. Hodie donum est. Carpe diem.

August 13th, 2013, 01:57 AM	#11
tac12345 ninjette.org member Name: Alexandre Location: Montreal Join Date: Jul 2009 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250r 09 SE Posts: 172	too much to remember everyone of them lol. I would say same as adouglas + front spring upgraded sonic spring .80 racerech emulator HID 4300k, no retrofit exhaust hanger from slingshot racing. rearshock 2way from RPM (thanks samw/sportisi) fender elimitator from targa raised my bike about 1 1/4 inch with shorter adjustable dogbone K&N 0990 pod filter and some that i don't remember.

August 31st, 2013, 04:36 PM	#12
rjizzle36 Guest Posts: n/a	Today I was replacing the brake/clutch levers and my torque wrench snapped the brake lever bolt in half...

August 31st, 2013, 07:34 PM	#13
JA-Moo ninjette.org member Name: John Location: Rio Rancho Join Date: Aug 2012 Motorcycle(s): many kawasaki 2 stroke triples and a 250R now. Well no more 250R, 2013 300 now Posts: 146	I got my 2011 with most of the mods I would do, already done. A 2 Brothers slip-on, LED taillight conversion and a rear fender eliminator. the one thing It didn't have was the 15 tooth countershaft conversion, which I did last night. I like it! It's obvious the gearing is so low for beginners to be able to pretty much dump the clutch (which they do a lot ) to not have the bike stall and fall over. Being old, I would have gone with a 16, but at 5000 altitude, there is a 22% HP loss, and I knew it wouldn't pull it. 90mph with my 200lb lard ass is all she will do up here.......

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