Ninja Cafe Racer!

JGRIM · February 3rd, 2012, 03:10 PM

Hi all,
This is my 09 ninja 250r. I bought it brand new, within 3 months me and my buddy chopped the frame, and built a new rear section. The turtle deck is a front fender off a Harley that my buddy had sitting in a trash can. I cut it and welded it. the headlight is Harley, clip-ons are wood craft. Rear sets are stock, but I bought a adjustment plate. The exhaust is completely custom, The seat pan is homemade, I used the old cover and used some foam from a fabric store. The fork brace was made out of aluminum, I cut it with a jig, used a drill press to make the speed-holes, and used a lathe for the other pieces. The coolant reservoir is a aluminum spun water bottle I got at Target for $2.99, pipe nipples, tubing and bed liner paint and there, new reservoir. The carbs have been re-jetted, they sport some K&N filters, and The back sprocket is a 49 JT with an OX chain, the gauges are off ebay. The Paint is a one off from my buddy Jimmy. I learned a lot from this build. Took about 6 months 4-5 days a week and a LOT of late nights! But it was definitely worth it, and its a blast to drive.

akima · February 3rd, 2012, 03:24 PM

That bike really is something special. Would love to ride it.

alex.s · February 3rd, 2012, 03:26 PM

wow look at that. i think the only thing i would change is i like the way the area P headers look better, and that seat needs some love. and after riding with no front fender for months ive realized how wonderful they are so i would put a tiny one on. also the tank sides need some kind of cover or something. i hate the way batteries look so i would get rid of that too.

pretty classy. props.

Mountain Dew · February 3rd, 2012, 03:37 PM

That's a very nice looking bike. Only gripe I have is the stock headers are so awkward they just throw everything off.

JGRIM · February 3rd, 2012, 03:48 PM

Totally agree! Want to pick up some mandrel next month. Its never finished!

JGRIM · February 3rd, 2012, 03:51 PM

Yeah throwing a magneto in it would be ****. The rest of the "electronics" are tucked under the deck.

Jono · February 3rd, 2012, 04:14 PM

Looks awesome! I love it.

What kind of gauges did you use?

JGRIM · February 3rd, 2012, 04:44 PM

ebay specials! Mini Tachometer and mini speedo...Ha, mini speedo.

cerberusrex25 · February 3rd, 2012, 05:08 PM

Love it, Stealing some Ideas for my build!!!. Woould you be a peach an take some close up of your front setup, please? I'm kinda diggin' the fenderless look.

KJohnson21 · February 3rd, 2012, 05:51 PM

choneofakind · February 3rd, 2012, 05:52 PM

I saw this the other day on the best picture of your baby thread. Wow. Looks even better in color

redline0889 · February 3rd, 2012, 06:01 PM

This is an awesome looking bike! Definitely going to be stealing some of those ideas for my build (1976 Kawasaki km100 converted to 250 motor and 12V system and cafe'd out).

JGRIM · February 3rd, 2012, 09:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cerberusrex25

Love it, Stealing some Ideas for my build!!!. Woould you be a peach an take some close up of your front setup, please? I'm kinda diggin' the fenderless look.

Here ya go.

killermase · February 3rd, 2012, 09:10 PM

That's so damn cool. Man I wish I knew how to weld.

cerberusrex25 · February 3rd, 2012, 09:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JGRIM

Here ya go.

You are a gentleman and a scholar.

JGRIM · February 3rd, 2012, 09:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by redline0889

This is an awesome looking bike! Definitely going to be stealing some of those ideas for my build (1976 Kawasaki km100 converted to 250 motor and 12V system and cafe'd out).

Sounds fun!

choneofakind · February 4th, 2012, 09:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cerberusrex25

Love it, Stealing some Ideas for my build!!!.

Dude I think his rear end would look good on your bike too. Especially if you go through with that sportisi swingarm thing/hugger. That would be beastly.

koenigcitizen · February 4th, 2012, 10:29 AM

Looks bad ass!!!
Welcome!

NDspd · February 4th, 2012, 10:19 PM

Dude that bike is freaking sweet!!! Welcome btw!!

Klondike1020 · February 4th, 2012, 11:03 PM

thats a mint cafed ninja !

Whats the total for pounds dropped off this bike?
and how bad are the aerodynamics w/o the fairings?

thats a nice modern spin on the Cafe style .

JGRIM · February 5th, 2012, 08:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Klondike1020

thats a mint cafed ninja !

Whats the total for pounds dropped off this bike?
and how bad are the aerodynamics w/o the fairings?

thats a nice modern spin on the Cafe style .

Alot! It feels like a BMX bike with a 250cc. As far as aeros, with the rear sets and clip ons the way they are you lay across the bike. Without my friends skill, tools, and assistance, this would have never got off the ground. Eat humble pie, watch , listen, and do. This is how you gain new skills!

MotoED · February 5th, 2012, 04:52 PM

nice bike!

oh... and

luisd_08 · February 5th, 2012, 08:04 PM

That is an absolute beaut'!
Where did you get the adjustment plates for your rearsets by the way?

thebozenator · February 5th, 2012, 08:19 PM

can I see the right side?

choneofakind · February 5th, 2012, 10:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by luisd_08

Where did you get the adjustment plates for your rearsets by the way?

http://www.a-lmotorsports.com/Produc...-adjuster.aspx

http://www.yoshimura-rd.com/ps-4403-...-brackets.aspx

just to name a couple

JGRIM · February 6th, 2012, 04:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by luisd_08

That is an absolute beaut'!
Where did you get the adjustment plates for your rearsets by the way?

Cycle Control. They work great!

JGRIM · February 6th, 2012, 05:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thebozenator

can I see the right side?

Yup. That pipe is a temp, looking to build something else.

choneofakind · February 6th, 2012, 07:58 AM

^^ how loud is that puppy? I assume that's just a straight pipe?

I think a megaphone style exhaust would look awesome on that. I think this bike might be a case where a Jardine GP-1 would actually fit in perfectly with the look of the bike. Plus if you're currently running straight pipe, this might also be the only bike that the GP-1 would make quieter too

JGRIM · February 6th, 2012, 08:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by choneofakind

^^ how loud is that puppy? I assume that's just a straight pipe?

I think a megaphone style exhaust would look awesome on that. I think this bike might be a case where a Jardine GP-1 would actually fit in perfectly with the look of the bike. Plus if you're currently running straight pipe, this might also be the only bike that the GP-1 would make quieter too

It was ungodly loud. My buddy and I built a homemade exhausted, its got a good sound. Where I ride the louder the better, between the old ladies, and the morons texting, it good for them to hear you.

Toly · February 6th, 2012, 09:52 AM

Awesome!!

250rr · February 6th, 2012, 09:58 AM

Gorgeous bike. Nice work, my friend.

CynicalC · February 6th, 2012, 04:34 PM

I'm a big fan.

choneofakind · February 6th, 2012, 04:35 PM

^^

greenaero · February 6th, 2012, 05:50 PM

Very nice ! welcome aboard

JGRIM · February 6th, 2012, 07:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CynicalC

I'm a big fan.

Hey Oh!! Is this thing on?

itsa250bro · February 6th, 2012, 08:27 PM

Great job... very creative. That thing belongs in a movie!! The only thing I recognize from the Ninja are the wheels/rotors.

heylookitsfranco · February 6th, 2012, 09:01 PM

that's just so hot.

Snake · February 14th, 2012, 11:56 AM

Hello and welcome.

nickjpass · February 16th, 2012, 09:13 PM

Nice bike.

to Ninjette!!!

!!!

Keep the shiny side up!

TheJimmyEnglish · February 20th, 2012, 03:41 PM

Do want!

February 3rd, 2012, 03:26 PM	#3
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	wow look at that. i think the only thing i would change is i like the way the area P headers look better, and that seat needs some love. and after riding with no front fender for months ive realized how wonderful they are so i would put a tiny one on. also the tank sides need some kind of cover or something. i hate the way batteries look so i would get rid of that too. pretty classy. props. __________________________________________________

February 3rd, 2012, 03:37 PM	#4
Mountain Dew Ambrosia. Name: Jaymie Location: Oahu, Hawaii Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 1974 Honda CB550K0 W.I.P. Posts: A lot.	That's a very nice looking bike. Only gripe I have is the stock headers are so awkward they just throw everything off. __________________________________________________ Life's better on the Mountain.

February 3rd, 2012, 05:51 PM	#10
KJohnson21 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Ken Location: Indio, CA Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 Kawasaki EX250 "Yoshi", '99 Kawasaki Concours "Grace", '06 Concours "Belle", '06 Yamaha YZF600R "Slick" Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 3	__________________________________________________ < ATGATT > Sweat you can wipe off, Road rash you can't. HEY!! Unregistered!! Does your bike have a name?

February 4th, 2012, 10:29 AM	#18
koenigcitizen Russian Ninja :) Name: Andrei Location: Ocean City, MD Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Triumph Street Triple R, 2009 Yamaha FZ6, 2010 Kawi 250r (sold) Posts: 335	Looks bad ass!!! Welcome! __________________________________________________ 2009 Fazer (2009 Yamaha FZ6), 2012 Triumph Street Triple R

February 5th, 2012, 04:52 PM	#22
MotoED ninjette.org guru Name: Edd Location: Los Angeles-CALI Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 SE Pearl/Ebony Ninja 250R Posts: 376	nice bike! oh... and __________________________________________________ [#4]

February 3rd, 2012, 03:24 PM	#2
akima Nooblet Name: Akima Location: England Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Ninja 250R FI Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '13	That bike really is something special. Would love to ride it.

February 3rd, 2012, 03:48 PM	#5
JGRIM ninjette.org member Name: Justin Location: FL Join Date: Nov 2009 Motorcycle(s): 09 Ninja 250r Posts: 16	Totally agree! Want to pick up some mandrel next month. Its never finished!

February 3rd, 2012, 03:51 PM	#6
JGRIM ninjette.org member Name: Justin Location: FL Join Date: Nov 2009 Motorcycle(s): 09 Ninja 250r Posts: 16	Yeah throwing a magneto in it would be ****. The rest of the "electronics" are tucked under the deck.

February 3rd, 2012, 04:14 PM	#7
Jono ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jono Location: Memphis, TN Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Triumph Street Triple, 2009 KLX250SF, 2003 Suzuki SV650S (Sold), 2006 Ninja 250 (Sold) Posts: A lot.	Looks awesome! I love it. What kind of gauges did you use?

February 3rd, 2012, 04:44 PM	#8
JGRIM ninjette.org member Name: Justin Location: FL Join Date: Nov 2009 Motorcycle(s): 09 Ninja 250r Posts: 16	ebay specials! Mini Tachometer and mini speedo...Ha, mini speedo.

February 3rd, 2012, 05:08 PM	#9
cerberusrex25 Accesories Guru Name: Dave Location: Centreville, VA Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): '99 EX250(Cafe/fighter project) Posts: 537	Love it, Stealing some Ideas for my build!!!. Woould you be a peach an take some close up of your front setup, please? I'm kinda diggin' the fenderless look.

February 3rd, 2012, 05:52 PM	#11
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	I saw this the other day on the best picture of your baby thread. Wow. Looks even better in color

February 3rd, 2012, 06:01 PM	#12
redline0889 ninjette.org member Name: Jesse Location: West Des Moines, Iowa Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250R Posts: 47	This is an awesome looking bike! Definitely going to be stealing some of those ideas for my build (1976 Kawasaki km100 converted to 250 motor and 12V system and cafe'd out).

February 3rd, 2012, 09:10 PM	#14
killermase ninjette.org member Name: Chuck Location: RI Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 2504 Posts: 32	That's so damn cool. Man I wish I knew how to weld.

February 4th, 2012, 10:19 PM	#19
NDspd 1/4 English, 3/4 Kick Ass Name: Jeremy Location: Dayton, OH Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2002 Triumph Speed Triple 955i, '05 Suzuki SV650S(retired), '11 Ninja 250R(sold) Posts: A lot.	Dude that bike is freaking sweet!!! Welcome btw!!

February 4th, 2012, 11:03 PM	#20
Klondike1020 Intrepid Adventurer Name: Josh Location: Rochester/Buffalo NY Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2004 GSXR 750 , 71 cb350streettracker, 07 Polaris Predator 500 Posts: A lot.	thats a mint cafed ninja ! Whats the total for pounds dropped off this bike? and how bad are the aerodynamics w/o the fairings? thats a nice modern spin on the Cafe style .

February 5th, 2012, 08:04 PM	#23
luisd_08 Luis Name: Luis Location: Deep, Deep South Texas Join Date: Nov 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250 "Metallic Island Blue" Posts: 16	That is an absolute beaut'! Where did you get the adjustment plates for your rearsets by the way? __________________________________________________ Chuck Norris adds 52hp to a ninjette by giving it an approving nod.

February 5th, 2012, 08:19 PM	#24
thebozenator ninjette.org member Name: Ricardo Location: Tenafly Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): Red 2009 Ninja 250R Posts: 47	can I see the right side? __________________________________________________ DIY Byson rear hugger, DIY flush mounts, replica pazzo shorty brake/clutch lever, MGP growler exhaust, random tank pad, Shogun spool/slider kit, Targa fender eliminator

February 6th, 2012, 07:58 AM	#28
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	^^ how loud is that puppy? I assume that's just a straight pipe? I think a megaphone style exhaust would look awesome on that. I think this bike might be a case where a Jardine GP-1 would actually fit in perfectly with the look of the bike. Plus if you're currently running straight pipe, this might also be the only bike that the GP-1 would make quieter too

February 6th, 2012, 09:52 AM	#30
Toly ninjette.org guru Name: Toly Location: NY Join Date: Nov 2010 Motorcycle(s): KTM 390 Duke Posts: 428	Awesome!!

February 6th, 2012, 09:58 AM	#31
250rr ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Mark Location: Portland Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): Cheap Italian Suit. Otherwise known as Dew Kitty Posts: A lot.	Gorgeous bike. Nice work, my friend.

February 6th, 2012, 04:34 PM	#32
CynicalC ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Colin Location: Bay Area Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): '96 EX250 Posts: A lot.	I'm a big fan. __________________________________________________ Ç¥ñï©ª\| ßÿ Ñâ7µ®é. Äñt¡~§º¢Ïä\| ßý Çhøî©è.

February 6th, 2012, 04:35 PM	#33
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	^^

February 6th, 2012, 05:50 PM	#34
greenaero Motorcycle Hypermiler Name: Vic Location: Livermore CA Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): 1999 & 2005 Kawasaki Ninja 250R's Posts: A lot.	Very nice ! welcome aboard

February 6th, 2012, 08:27 PM	#36
itsa250bro ninjette.org member Name: Tommy Location: Flemington, NJ Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250 CP Blue Posts: 149	Great job... very creative. That thing belongs in a movie!! The only thing I recognize from the Ninja are the wheels/rotors.

February 6th, 2012, 09:01 PM	#37
heylookitsfranco ninjette.org member Name: Franco Location: Fairfax, VA Join Date: Oct 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250r, 2006 Ninja 636 Posts: 175	that's just so hot. __________________________________________________

February 14th, 2012, 11:56 AM	#38
Snake ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rick Location: Alexandria, Louisiana Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much. MOTY - 2017, MOTM - Jan '19, Oct '16, May '14	Hello and welcome.

February 16th, 2012, 09:13 PM	#39
nickjpass #squid Name: nickypoo Location: Five Guys Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): Track dedicated 2008 ZX6R Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jul '16	Nice bike. to Ninjette!!! !!! Keep the shiny side up! __________________________________________________

February 20th, 2012, 03:41 PM	#40
TheJimmyEnglish ninjette.org guru Name: Andrew Location: Cleveland TN Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Red Posts: 316	Do want! __________________________________________________ My YouTube Channel

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