My new Beasty...

drumr9 · November 2nd, 2009, 01:20 PM

Here she is The Monster!!!

Snake · November 2nd, 2009, 01:25 PM

So how do you like the body positioning? Is it hard on the back?

CRXTrek · November 2nd, 2009, 01:32 PM

If you're looking for a fender eliminator, Evo Tech makes a very nice one.
http://www.evotech-performance.com/a...Tail_Tidy.html

I put one on my 08 (got it on ebay)and love it. For the 09 it uses the stock tag light and turn sigs

drumr9 · November 2nd, 2009, 01:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Snake

So how do you like the body positioning? Is it hard on the back?

No not really, its more my left wrist and forearm, thats what has suffered the most...

drumr9 · November 2nd, 2009, 01:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CRXTrek

If you're looking for a fender eliminator, Evo Tech makes a very nice one.
http://www.evotech-performance.com/a...Tail_Tidy.html

I put one on my 08 (got it on ebay)and love it. For the 09 it uses the stock tag light and turn sigs

Thanks for the link!! Im going to check that out ASAP, that was the first mod I wanted to do! I cant stand the look of stock rear fenders!!

rockNroll · November 2nd, 2009, 01:58 PM

Nice lookin bike

It came new with rim stripes?

bob706 · November 2nd, 2009, 02:08 PM

Great looking bike. Congrats!

Sound Wave · November 2nd, 2009, 02:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drumr9

No not really, its more my left wrist and forearm, thats what has suffered the most...

sweet ride. i really like the monster edition. as far as the left wrist/forearm pain, maybe you could try getting a tank grip. that way, you can squeeze it with your legs and use less pressure on your wrists. helps me with my bike... although mine isn't as aggressively positioned as yours.

drumr9 · November 2nd, 2009, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by rockNroll

Nice lookin bike

It came new with rim stripes?

Yeah it sure did, i actually had the ninja 250 with the green stripes and loved the looked... i was really glad to know that i could get them again!

drumr9 · November 2nd, 2009, 04:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sound Wave

sweet ride. i really like the monster edition. as far as the left wrist/forearm pain, maybe you could try getting a tank grip. that way, you can squeeze it with your legs and use less pressure on your wrists. helps me with my bike... although mine isn't as aggressively positioned as yours.

Im going to look into that. Because of the aggresive position, im taking somewhat of a beating on my forearm... thanks for the tip. BTW, that one sided swing arm on the VFR800A is freakin awesome!! Im a HUGE HUGE fan of the one sided swing arms! Great look!

mike_sema · November 2nd, 2009, 04:46 PM

nice

Sound Wave · November 2nd, 2009, 08:35 PM

thanks for the compliment. i really like the single swingarm too... next to the relatively comfortable riding positions for the operator and passenger, the single swingarm is my favorite feature. too bad it doesn't also have a single sided front fork like the yamaha gts 1000. now that would be pretty sick.

mike_sema · November 2nd, 2009, 08:38 PM

man that is crazy

drumr9 · November 2nd, 2009, 09:08 PM

What a great look... more bikes should be made that way..

The closest thing i come to that is my wifes Vespa..ha ha...

CRXTrek · November 2nd, 2009, 10:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drumr9

No not really, its more my left wrist and forearm, thats what has suffered the most...

Yea,the clutch pull will get you for a couple days. A little more effort to pull than the ninjette.

drumr9 · November 2nd, 2009, 11:21 PM

Tell me about it man, the wind has been cold here (well for CA anyway) and my arms been in pain, but a pain well worth it... he he..

CZroe · November 2nd, 2009, 11:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sound Wave

thanks for the compliment. i really like the single swingarm too... next to the relatively comfortable riding positions for the operator and passenger, the single swingarm is my favorite feature. too bad it doesn't also have a single sided front fork like the yamaha gts 1000. now that would be pretty sick.

I've seen these before but I just started to wonder... how does it pass feedback from the bars to the front tire for turning?

CRXTrek · November 3rd, 2009, 12:01 AM

Link to original page on YouTube.

Sound Wave · November 3rd, 2009, 12:13 AM

lol... that was such a stupid advertisement.

hey drumr9. i have been wondering. i heard that many kawasakis have that whistling gas tank vent like the 250s. does your monster do that as well?

drumr9 · November 3rd, 2009, 12:23 AM

Interesting... to be honest, i don't remember hearing it on my 250, or maybe i just didnt pay attention, I haven't heard any whistling... then again, I haven't had it that long, but yeah so far no whistling...

And yeah that was some advertisement, Yamaha completely lost it!

Sound Wave · November 3rd, 2009, 12:36 AM

no whistling on the 250? man, mine was like a tea kettle. especially on hot days. it was embarrassing at stop lights and people would look strangely at me like "wtf is that sound?" i did the fix which helped a bit, but it still happened from time to time.

looking at your pic again, i just realized that the monster has the "ninja" and "kawasaki" swapped. looks a bit odd, but it is just because i am used to it being the other way.

i had a black 250 and was thinking of doing the "monster" make over, but decided against it. some people on this site did it and it came out really nice.

CZroe · November 3rd, 2009, 12:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sound Wave

no whistling on the 250? man, mine was like a tea kettle. especially on hot days. it was embarrassing at stop lights and people would look strangely at me like "wtf is that sound?" i did the fix which helped a bit, but it still happened from time to time.

looking at your pic again, i just realized that the monster has the "ninja" and "kawasaki" swapped. looks a bit odd, but it is just because i am used to it being the other way.

i had a black 250 and was thinking of doing the "monster" make over, but decided against it. some people on this site did it and it came out really nice.

We've firmly established that CA "50-state" bikes rarely do it. Many may never do it at all. 49-state bikes are probably darn-near 100% though.

andrewexd · November 3rd, 2009, 12:42 AM

yep, never heard it on my CA bike either. Nice bike btw, green seat

drumr9 · November 3rd, 2009, 12:48 AM

Hey, you're right it is backwards, I didnt even notice that, but i just looked online and all the 09 monster zx6r are like that, i wonder why?? hmm.....

I personally like the monster look, especially the rims, im sure its not hard to put the stripes, but im a spaz and would probably have squigly stripes... everything is clear coated on which is cool, except the M on the seat cowl, but thats really not a big deal for me (especially since i got it for free, lol)

I saw a red 250 the other day on this site with a black Monster "M", it did look great!

much appreciated Andrew.. it is a cool seat, REALLY bright... haha

revstriker · November 9th, 2009, 11:55 AM

Very nice! I've got the same bike, just not the monster edition.

The key to getting over your arm and wrist pain is to support yourself with your core. Try to put very little weight on your arms. You'll be surprised at how well this works. I've been on several rides of 200 miles and more with no discomfort at all (well, maybe a little in the butt

).

As for the fender eliminator, it's pretty easy to just make one and save yourself some $$. I bought a universal plate mount and some angle brackets. I used the reflector mount to hook up the stock turn signals. Looks pretty good, but I think I might switch out the stock turn signals for something a little smaller.

November 2nd, 2009, 01:20 PM	#1
drumr9 ninjette.org member Name: Eddie Location: Hollywood/Hacienda Heights, CA Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): 09 Ninja 250(Gone), 09 GTS IE Vespa, 09 Monster ZX-6R Posts: 24	My new Beasty... Here she is The Monster!!!

November 2nd, 2009, 04:46 PM	#11
mike_sema ninjette.org guru Name: mike Location: tucson az Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): ninja 250r Posts: 371	nice __________________________________________________ 08 250R: sportisi VR full exhaust, Dynojet, custom seat, kleen air rmvd, rim tape, grips, fender chop,zg db windscreen,k&n air filter,15t front sprocket,sportisi-usa clipons,solo seat cowl

November 2nd, 2009, 08:38 PM	#13
mike_sema ninjette.org guru Name: mike Location: tucson az Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): ninja 250r Posts: 371	man that is crazy __________________________________________________ 08 250R: sportisi VR full exhaust, Dynojet, custom seat, kleen air rmvd, rim tape, grips, fender chop,zg db windscreen,k&n air filter,15t front sprocket,sportisi-usa clipons,solo seat cowl

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