opinions/suggestions?

want1sobad · February 19th, 2010, 05:29 AM

hey everyone, in a previous post i announced that i finally got my hands a on a black 08. trying to come up with some ideas to personalize it and make it stand out more. i've put together a lot of different paint/vinyl schemes, but black is always the accent color and i'm not willing to incur the expense associated with painting. here's what i've come up with to match my gear. what do you guys think?

brianhilker · February 19th, 2010, 07:15 AM

I would check out some carbon fiber from these guys. I just got a $30 sheet and wrapped my side panels and it was pretty easy and I will def get some more.

Check it out!

Link to original page on YouTube.

kevlar250 · February 19th, 2010, 08:21 AM

Just ordered some of that CF wrap, looks cool!

JokerSeven · February 19th, 2010, 01:20 PM

Vince,
I like that pic you had a few days ago. It had the black tank with white fairings & gold wheels. It looked really sharp.

Momaru · February 19th, 2010, 01:23 PM

I like the paint scheme you've got, but if you're going for re-colored rims, I'd lean towards white (a bit more tedious to keep clean than gold, but not much) and perhaps a white ceramic coat on the can.

want1sobad · February 19th, 2010, 02:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JokerSeven

Vince,
I like that pic you had a few days ago. It had the black tank with white fairings & gold wheels. It looked really sharp.

yeah, i like that scheme too. at this point i'm not looking to drop the coin to have anything sprayed, and doing a full vinyl wrap would be tedious as hell. trying to work with what i have given my options. (wish i coulda got one in blue or red, but i got a great deal on blackie)

want1sobad · February 19th, 2010, 02:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Momaru

I like the paint scheme you've got, but if you're going for re-colored rims, I'd lean towards white (a bit more tedious to keep clean than gold, but not much) and perhaps a white ceramic coat on the can.

got my heart set on the bronze/gold wheels. ever since i saw beast's (chris') bike i was sold.

http://thebeastisback.com/files/ninja250/250r_logo3.jpg

HKr1 · February 19th, 2010, 02:47 PM

The first pic looks pretty nice! The second with mostly white, something makes it look a bit odd

Betlog · February 19th, 2010, 02:49 PM

I like plain black with gold wheels. Kinda like the R6. It looks awesome.

Or like the Triumph.

want1sobad · February 19th, 2010, 03:01 PM

definitely a sharp looking bike, i think the R6 is the best bike out there from a visual standpoint. maybe it's me, but i think the body lines on our Ninjas just beg to be broken up with some contrasting color.

miks · February 19th, 2010, 03:22 PM

Looks good so far, but don't forget some proper riding pants.

want1sobad · February 19th, 2010, 04:08 PM

i've got the knee/shin guards to wear under jeans for now and i'm planning to pick up these shorts in the spring.

want1sobad · February 19th, 2010, 04:09 PM

last piece will be this and gear will be complete

miks · February 19th, 2010, 04:42 PM

I see that you have alot of impact protection, but normal jeans ain't going to slide good. Look for denim riding pants, they offer much more abrasion resistance compared to normal jeans.

tapdiggy · February 19th, 2010, 05:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by miks

I see that you have alot of impact protection, but normal jeans ain't going to slide good. Look for denim riding pants, they offer much more abrasion resistance compared to normal jeans.

I say go one better and skip denim. Go for cotton ripstop, the material of summer weight BDUs. This stuff comes through a skid with barely scratch.

want1sobad · February 19th, 2010, 05:42 PM

yeah, i've been looking at some riding jeans from cortech and icon too.

Snake · February 19th, 2010, 05:46 PM

I like the color schem. Kinda like the green SE's

Seattle_Chris · February 23rd, 2010, 12:25 AM

How does that Carbon Fiber stuff compare to regular Contact Paper? Whenever I see the adds for wraps, it just nags at the back of my head that it really REALLY sounds like very expensive contact paper.

Can one of you that have worked both with the vinyl wrapping material and contact paper brand vinyl compare them? I did my tank in fake leather contact the other day just to play with it, and it's not too bad for $5. But for the price of the wraps, I'd expect a LOT better.

brianhilker · February 25th, 2010, 12:47 PM

I thought the quality of the carbon fiber wrap from the vid in the above post was very good and i'm picky. So far it shows no signs of comming off and its been in the freezing cold garage for a few weeks now. Here is a closeup pic of the upper plastic piece I did on my bike. Web site if interested is http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/12-x4...Q5fAccessories

kylerwhite · February 25th, 2010, 06:38 PM

WOW! That looks really good Brian. What did you do for the bolt hole there? I think this will be one of my next mods. Thanks!

brianhilker · February 25th, 2010, 09:30 PM

Thanks, really easy to do with a hairdryer on high and just form and shape around it. That bolt hole just got covered over. Didn't cut around it

capt_bugaloo · February 26th, 2010, 08:46 AM

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bdavison · February 26th, 2010, 09:12 AM

Aw man, thanks alot ....now Im gonna have to cover everything in carbon fiber....hmmm...now to order a 14'x14' sheet of vinyl.....cant.....resist......carbon.....fiber....MWUHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

February 19th, 2010, 01:23 PM	#5
Momaru ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Paul Location: Roanoke, VA Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Candy Plasma Blue 250R Posts: A lot.	I like the paint scheme you've got, but if you're going for re-colored rims, I'd lean towards white (a bit more tedious to keep clean than gold, but not much) and perhaps a white ceramic coat on the can. __________________________________________________ Proud member of the Blue Army

February 19th, 2010, 03:22 PM	#11
miks I'm lovin' it. Name: Mike Location: Melb, Australia Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Black 250R Posts: A lot.	Looks good so far, but don't forget some proper riding pants. __________________________________________________ Son: When I grow up I want to ride a motorbike. Father: You can't do both son.

February 19th, 2010, 04:42 PM	#14
miks I'm lovin' it. Name: Mike Location: Melb, Australia Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Black 250R Posts: A lot.	I see that you have alot of impact protection, but normal jeans ain't going to slide good. Look for denim riding pants, they offer much more abrasion resistance compared to normal jeans. __________________________________________________ Son: When I grow up I want to ride a motorbike. Father: You can't do both son.

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February 19th, 2010, 07:15 AM	#2
brianhilker ninjette.org member Name: Brian Location: Akron Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Kawasaki Ninja ex250 Posts: 28	I would check out some carbon fiber from these guys. I just got a $30 sheet and wrapped my side panels and it was pretty easy and I will def get some more. Check it out! Link to original page on YouTube.

February 19th, 2010, 08:21 AM	#3
kevlar250 ninjette.org member Name: Kevin Location: MN Metro Join Date: Feb 2010 Motorcycle(s): '94 Vulcan 1500, '06 Katana 600, '08 FZ1 Posts: 133	Just ordered some of that CF wrap, looks cool!

February 19th, 2010, 01:20 PM	#4
JokerSeven Ride it like you stole it Name: Jeremy Location: Bama Join Date: Jan 2010 Motorcycle(s): '09 Ninja 250R, '04 R6(sold) Posts: 362	Vince, I like that pic you had a few days ago. It had the black tank with white fairings & gold wheels. It looked really sharp.

February 19th, 2010, 02:47 PM	#8
HKr1 IC2(SW) Name: Kerry Location: Pensacola Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: A lot.	The first pic looks pretty nice! The second with mostly white, something makes it look a bit odd

February 19th, 2010, 02:49 PM	#9
Betlog ninjette.org guru Name: Dude!! Location: Southern California Join Date: Dec 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 250r Posts: 443	I like plain black with gold wheels. Kinda like the R6. It looks awesome. Or like the Triumph.

February 19th, 2010, 03:01 PM	#10
want1sobad Ninjette CPT Name: Vince Location: jacksonville, fl Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): Black 08 250r Posts: A lot.	definitely a sharp looking bike, i think the R6 is the best bike out there from a visual standpoint. maybe it's me, but i think the body lines on our Ninjas just beg to be broken up with some contrasting color.

February 19th, 2010, 05:42 PM	#16
want1sobad Ninjette CPT Name: Vince Location: jacksonville, fl Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): Black 08 250r Posts: A lot.	yeah, i've been looking at some riding jeans from cortech and icon too.

February 19th, 2010, 05:46 PM	#17
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	I like the color schem. Kinda like the green SE's

February 23rd, 2010, 12:25 AM	#18
Seattle_Chris Newb since 10/2009 Name: Chris Location: Seattle Join Date: Oct 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 SE. Slowly morphing to ADV bike. :D Posts: 182	How does that Carbon Fiber stuff compare to regular Contact Paper? Whenever I see the adds for wraps, it just nags at the back of my head that it really REALLY sounds like very expensive contact paper. Can one of you that have worked both with the vinyl wrapping material and contact paper brand vinyl compare them? I did my tank in fake leather contact the other day just to play with it, and it's not too bad for $5. But for the price of the wraps, I'd expect a LOT better.

February 25th, 2010, 12:47 PM	#19
brianhilker ninjette.org member Name: Brian Location: Akron Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Kawasaki Ninja ex250 Posts: 28	I thought the quality of the carbon fiber wrap from the vid in the above post was very good and i'm picky. So far it shows no signs of comming off and its been in the freezing cold garage for a few weeks now. Here is a closeup pic of the upper plastic piece I did on my bike. Web site if interested is http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/12-x4...Q5fAccessories

February 25th, 2010, 06:38 PM	#20
kylerwhite 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Name: Kyle Location: Victoria, BC Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 08 Ninja 250R Posts: 43	WOW! That looks really good Brian. What did you do for the bolt hole there? I think this will be one of my next mods. Thanks!

February 25th, 2010, 09:30 PM	#21
brianhilker ninjette.org member Name: Brian Location: Akron Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Kawasaki Ninja ex250 Posts: 28	Thanks, really easy to do with a hairdryer on high and just form and shape around it. That bolt hole just got covered over. Didn't cut around it

February 26th, 2010, 08:46 AM	#22
capt_bugaloo motorcycle rider Name: Bruce Location: Victoria, BC Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): '14 Yamaha V-Star 650 Custom (silver) Posts: A lot.	--

February 26th, 2010, 09:12 AM	#23
bdavison Wartown, USA Name: Bryan Location: Warner Robins, GA Join Date: Nov 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R SE, 2007 Ninja 650R, and assorted other bikes Posts: A lot.	Aw man, thanks alot ....now Im gonna have to cover everything in carbon fiber....hmmm...now to order a 14'x14' sheet of vinyl.....cant.....resist......carbon.....fiber....MWUHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA