Someone call a surgeon, my bike needs one.

Monkeytofu · October 16th, 2012, 06:33 PM

So I just low sided and my bike is wounded. The forks are bent and I've got cosmetic damage out the wazzo. I'm going to need to repair and/ or cover up so I figured I'd ask what you guys would do?

I'll probably repaint my exhaust pipes by myself but I don't think any of the custom paint is going to be fixed anytime soon. I may cover it up with stickers.

my upper fairing is split and my windscreen is cracked. My front forks are bent and I'm not sure what would be the cheapest way to replace them. Should I go newgen or pregen? Help!

RockyCapone · October 16th, 2012, 06:40 PM

Oh ****!! Sorry man hope your ok.

Jiggles · October 16th, 2012, 06:45 PM

Totaled

Monkeytofu · October 16th, 2012, 07:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jiggles

Totaled

It's already been totaled before, so no news there.

Also, looks like my forks aren't bent, just need to loosen the clamps and then tighten to spec. I was able to straighten them by holding the tire between my feet.

Motofool · October 16th, 2012, 08:20 PM

Forget about repairing the damage; just replace those Dunlop tires !!

Monkeytofu · October 16th, 2012, 08:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Motofool

Forget about repairing the damage; just replace those Dunlop tires !!

Yes sir, the first purchase I'm going to make.

This will be my second:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/KAWASAKI-NIN...b83e81&vxp=mtr

Unless I can figure out something I can do with my current windshield:

RockyCapone · October 16th, 2012, 09:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Motofool

Forget about repairing the damage; just replace those Dunlop tires !!

What tires do you suggest for the 16" wheelier?

Motofool · October 17th, 2012, 05:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RockyCapone

What tires do you suggest for the 16" wheelier?

Check this out:

http://faq.ninja250.org/wiki/What_ti...fit_the_250%3F

CZroe · October 17th, 2012, 06:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Monkeytofu

Yes sir, the first purchase I'm going to make.

This will be my second:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/KAWASAKI-NIN...b83e81&vxp=mtr

Unless I can figure out something I can do with my current windshield:

I'd say to fill in the missing part and black out the whole thing. Alternatively, you could fill it in and black out up to the top portion and then mount it underneath like @Luvninja.

rabies · October 17th, 2012, 07:09 AM

awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww......time to make a streetfighter

Monkeytofu · October 17th, 2012, 01:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CZroe

I'd say to fill in the missing part and black out the whole thing. Alternatively, you could fill it in and black out up to the top portion and then mount it underneath like @Luvninja.

I went ahead and just bough another one. I don't think a black windshield would look too good on my bike. Well I guess I shouldn't be too concerned about looks at this point

alex.s · October 17th, 2012, 01:46 PM

cool paint job

Dark Wolf · October 17th, 2012, 08:49 PM

If you contact the person who did the paint work on the fairing, they could go back over it, grid by grid and repaint. On the filler, try 3M Platinum. Worked for me and came out smooth with 600 grit.

StephenA · October 17th, 2012, 09:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rabies

awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww......time to make a streetfighter

Dark Wolf · October 17th, 2012, 09:56 PM

Or recreate. Take a pen out and come up with an idea. It Is your ride. Take some of the ideas here, you will find it.

Monkeytofu · October 18th, 2012, 11:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dark Wolf

If you contact the person who did the paint work on the fairing, they could go back over it, grid by grid and repaint. On the filler, try 3M Platinum. Worked for me and came out smooth with 600 grit.

info on the painter is long gone sadly, so I'm on my own. I don't have the skill or the steady hand to touch up the work this guy did on the bike so regrettably I have to do something else.

Quote:

Originally Posted by StephenA

Maybe if my fairings get obliterated in the future I'll cut em up and make a mural with the pieces and turn it into a street fighter.

-----------------

I think I'm going to buy some of these:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/6-Band-aid-s...item257645c009

But I don't know what color to choose. They do sell some "realistic" ones that might be funnier, but I don't know what to choose at this point.

Maybe I should just wear those scars with pride?

On the other hand, I readjusted my front forks and my bike handles great now! I'll need to bend one of my handle bars back into place but everything seems to be in working order.

KawiKid860 · October 18th, 2012, 11:24 PM

Yeahhh go bandaid! I have one on the front of my bike covering a crack :P actual bandaid though they don't come off lol

YunMing · October 19th, 2012, 12:57 AM

time for some stitches

Monkeytofu · October 19th, 2012, 01:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by YunMing

time for some stitches

Thought about doing zip tie "stiches" but I'm not sure if I could do them properly and make it look good.

alex.s · October 19th, 2012, 02:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Monkeytofu

Thought about doing zip tie "stiches" but I'm not sure if I could do them properly and make it look good.

@Kevin2109

Kevin2109 · October 19th, 2012, 02:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Monkeytofu

Thought about doing zip tie "stiches" but I'm not sure if I could do them properly and make it look good.

ahh yeah! Time to show off

I've "stitched" the **** out of my bike, started as a practical thing then took it a little farther lol. After I kick-flipped my bike I needed to repair the damaged tail fairing, so I got out the superglue and the sexy green zipties

Went from this:

To this:

Then I decided to add a little more and "stiched" my front turn signal

First drilled the body work, then the turn signal

And this is how my baby looks now:

Monkeytofu · October 19th, 2012, 06:36 PM

Hmm maybe I'll try it. I'll have to figure out what pattern to use.

Monkeytofu · October 20th, 2012, 08:11 PM

was able to reattach the front front fairing part that split, but it's still painful to look at

. My handle bar bent, and I really don't want to buy another one. Any suggestion on how to bend it back into place? I Don't have money or room to buy and set up a table vice. I don't want to buy another bar, but other than bending it back that seems to be my only option right now.

Monkeytofu · October 20th, 2012, 08:59 PM

Actually, I cleaned up the spot where the damage happened and my clear coat pen fixed most of the scratches.

I'm thinking I could fix all the damage with some touch up paint. Any idea what stores would have a wide selection of auto paint that could match mine?

Rollingmenace · October 21st, 2012, 11:02 PM

Just hit up all the local auto parts stores they usually have a decent selection.. Even Walmart carries some.. Worst case look into places that carry auto paint and body supplies u can usually get touch up mixes there

Monkeytofu · October 26th, 2012, 09:53 PM

Hit up a local machine shop and they fixed my bar and an old bar I had from before and made them like brand new for only 25 dollars. Well, one of them isn't perfectly straight because it was pretty bent, but it'll be a backup if I ever screw it up.

choneofakind · October 26th, 2012, 11:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RockyCapone

What tires do you suggest for the 16" wheelier?

I know this is late, but Pirelli Diablo Scooter tires all the way! Those things rock, and they're CHEAP. Great dry grip, and good wet grip as well.

BT45's are pretty grippy as well, but they gave me funny wear over fewer miles than I was expecting, YMMV.

Monkeytofu · October 27th, 2012, 06:22 PM

Wish I could figure out how to remove the reflector by itself from the reflector body. even the plastic holding my reflectors is painted

Bike is pretty much all back together, just need to find someone or somewhere to get the nut that holds the windscreen bolt in.

Put it on my bike anyways for now Thanks @rabies.

October 16th, 2012, 06:33 PM	#1
Monkeytofu I told you bro Name: Noor Location: Austin, Texas Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 1996 Ninja 250r Posts: 680	Someone call a surgeon, my bike needs one. So I just low sided and my bike is wounded. The forks are bent and I've got cosmetic damage out the wazzo. I'm going to need to repair and/ or cover up so I figured I'd ask what you guys would do? I'll probably repaint my exhaust pipes by myself but I don't think any of the custom paint is going to be fixed anytime soon. I may cover it up with stickers. my upper fairing is split and my windscreen is cracked. My front forks are bent and I'm not sure what would be the cheapest way to replace them. Should I go newgen or pregen? Help!

October 16th, 2012, 06:40 PM	#2
RockyCapone ninjette.org member Name: Rocky Location: Arizona Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2001 Ninja 250 Posts: 77	Oh ****!! Sorry man hope your ok. __________________________________________________ 1`

October 16th, 2012, 06:45 PM	#3
Jiggles Jigglin' your Jiglets Name: Sean Location: San Jose, Ca Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 K1300S, 2013 Ninja 300, 2011 Ninja 250R, Faster than Unregistered's ninjette Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 1 MOTM - Apr '13	Totaled __________________________________________________ If the Ninja 250 doesn't have enough power for you, then you don't know how to ride it. AFM #676 Supersports are for n00bs

October 16th, 2012, 08:20 PM	#5
Motofool Daily Ninjette rider Name: Hernan Location: Florida Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250 Posts: A lot. MOTY - 2016, MOTM - Dec '12, Jan '14, Jan '15, May '16	Forget about repairing the damage; just replace those Dunlop tires !! __________________________________________________ *Motofool* *.................................Never ride faster than your guardian angel can fly* "Mankind is composed of two sorts of men — those who love and create, and those who hate and destroy. Love is the bond between men, the way to teach and the center of the world." - José Martí

October 17th, 2012, 07:09 AM	#10
rabies time is running out.... Name: jesse Location: the land of corn Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): pregen ninjari Posts: 412 Blog Entries: 3	awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww......time to make a streetfighter __________________________________________________ The King

October 17th, 2012, 01:46 PM	#12
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	cool paint job __________________________________________________

October 17th, 2012, 08:49 PM	#13
Dark Wolf ninjette.org member Name: Henry Location: Kent, Washington Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2000 Ninja EX250-F14 Posts: 16	If you contact the person who did the paint work on the fairing, they could go back over it, grid by grid and repaint. On the filler, try 3M Platinum. Worked for me and came out smooth with 600 grit.

October 17th, 2012, 09:56 PM	#15
Dark Wolf ninjette.org member Name: Henry Location: Kent, Washington Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2000 Ninja EX250-F14 Posts: 16	Or recreate. Take a pen out and come up with an idea. It Is your ride. Take some of the ideas here, you will find it.

October 18th, 2012, 11:24 PM	#17
KawiKid860 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Murphey Location: Eastern Washington Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2002 Honda 919, 2004 Ninja 500R NAKED Posts: A lot.	Yeahhh go bandaid! I have one on the front of my bike covering a crack :P actual bandaid though they don't come off lol

October 19th, 2012, 12:57 AM	#18
YunMing ninjette.org member Name: Alexander Location: Santa Rosa Join Date: Jul 2012 Motorcycle(s): (Sold) 2007 Red Ninja 250r, 2003 Cbr 600 F4i Posts: 137	time for some stitches

October 19th, 2012, 06:36 PM	#22
Monkeytofu I told you bro Name: Noor Location: Austin, Texas Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 1996 Ninja 250r Posts: 680	Hmm maybe I'll try it. I'll have to figure out what pattern to use.

October 20th, 2012, 08:11 PM	#23
Monkeytofu I told you bro Name: Noor Location: Austin, Texas Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 1996 Ninja 250r Posts: 680	was able to reattach the front front fairing part that split, but it's still painful to look at . My handle bar bent, and I really don't want to buy another one. Any suggestion on how to bend it back into place? I Don't have money or room to buy and set up a table vice. I don't want to buy another bar, but other than bending it back that seems to be my only option right now.

October 20th, 2012, 08:59 PM	#24
Monkeytofu I told you bro Name: Noor Location: Austin, Texas Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 1996 Ninja 250r Posts: 680	Actually, I cleaned up the spot where the damage happened and my clear coat pen fixed most of the scratches. I'm thinking I could fix all the damage with some touch up paint. Any idea what stores would have a wide selection of auto paint that could match mine?

October 21st, 2012, 11:02 PM	#25
Rollingmenace ninjette.org member Name: Zach Location: Colorado Springs Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 96 Ninja 250EX , 87 CBR 1000, 86 TRX 260R, 86 KXT 250, 84 ATC 200X, 82 ATC 250R (w/CR480) Posts: 134	Just hit up all the local auto parts stores they usually have a decent selection.. Even Walmart carries some.. Worst case look into places that carry auto paint and body supplies u can usually get touch up mixes there

October 26th, 2012, 09:53 PM	#26
Monkeytofu I told you bro Name: Noor Location: Austin, Texas Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 1996 Ninja 250r Posts: 680	Hit up a local machine shop and they fixed my bar and an old bar I had from before and made them like brand new for only 25 dollars. Well, one of them isn't perfectly straight because it was pretty bent, but it'll be a backup if I ever screw it up. Last futzed with by Monkeytofu; October 27th, 2012 at 01:54 AM.

October 27th, 2012, 06:22 PM	#28
Monkeytofu I told you bro Name: Noor Location: Austin, Texas Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 1996 Ninja 250r Posts: 680	Wish I could figure out how to remove the reflector by itself from the reflector body. even the plastic holding my reflectors is painted Bike is pretty much all back together, just need to find someone or somewhere to get the nut that holds the windscreen bolt in. Put it on my bike anyways for now Thanks @rabies.

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