rear end cleanup / weight loss

dbotos · December 9th, 2009, 07:30 PM

-full stainless Muzzy exhaust system
-chopped stock fender (left enough to mount plate)
-Asian Cycle turn signal lenses / sockets
-shaving grab bar (not quite done yet)
-removed left side passenger foot peg and bracket
-removed right side passenger foot peg and chopped handle from bracket
-removed fold-out hooks (going to shave interior plastic, back-patch, fill, and paint)

dbotos · December 9th, 2009, 07:31 PM

duh, it would help if I attached the pics...

Snake · December 9th, 2009, 07:39 PM

Great job! Looks good!

bob706 · December 9th, 2009, 08:13 PM

Looks great. Very clean. Love the Muzzy

Grn99Kawi · December 9th, 2009, 08:14 PM

I would have kept the grab bar to be honest.. I like the way it finishes off the back. The flip up hooks are so handy that I hope you dont miss them.. but from a looks perspective I can see why you wanted to remove them... I believe that they do help to hold the rear plastic on a bit.

dbotos · December 10th, 2009, 10:10 AM

Thanks. I've been enjoying the bike since I got it back in October, but wanted to make it a little more sporty looking. The Muzzy system is significantly lighter, not that loud, and opens up the left side of the bike visually and for chain maintenance. I never used the flip-out hooks plus I wasn't too fond of their appearance, so that was a no-brainer to delete those. Hopefuly I won't miss the grab bar too much. I guess I could always pick up a used one cheaply or make some kind of tuck-away rope/webbing version if I feel I need one. Going to finish installing the Asian Cycle front flushmounts today and probably start painting the windshield silver. If this cold weather keeps up, I'll be starting on the orange bodywork soon too. Color scheme will be similar to this:

nate-bama · December 10th, 2009, 03:47 PM

Nice dave

noche_caliente · December 10th, 2009, 04:02 PM

I think you're going to have a good-looking bike

Have you seen the yellow one at go-race?

dbotos · December 11th, 2009, 10:42 AM

Thanks. Not that I'm in the market for another bike right now, but what year is that yellow one?

dbotos · December 12th, 2009, 08:07 AM

Here's a better shot of the whole bike. Got the Asian Cycle front flush mounts installed yesterday. Windshield is off for painting (rode it to work that way yesterday). Will probably do the fairing hardware and flush mounts in body color when I paint.

Momaru · December 14th, 2009, 06:31 PM

The yellow one @ Go-Race is an '04, but apparently they've got a '95 and 1-2 other pre-gens floating around their showroom at the moment. Their inventory is large for good reason; they want $2200 for the yellow '04 and the rest are similarly overpriced.

mikesova · September 17th, 2010, 07:25 AM

Am I the only one who doesn't mind the rear fender?

Ninja Nut · January 6th, 2011, 07:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikesova

Am I the only one who doesn't mind the rear fender?

Yes...LOL

December 9th, 2009, 07:30 PM	#1
dbotos ninjette.org member Name: Dave Location: Southwest VA Join Date: Dec 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2001 EX250 Posts: 58	rear end cleanup / weight loss -full stainless Muzzy exhaust system -chopped stock fender (left enough to mount plate) -Asian Cycle turn signal lenses / sockets -shaving grab bar (not quite done yet) -removed left side passenger foot peg and bracket -removed right side passenger foot peg and chopped handle from bracket -removed fold-out hooks (going to shave interior plastic, back-patch, fill, and paint)

December 9th, 2009, 08:14 PM	#5
Grn99Kawi ninjette.org sage Name: A Location: Long Island, NY Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2000 Honda CBR600F4 (sold) 1999 Ninja 250 (sold) Posts: 586	I would have kept the grab bar to be honest.. I like the way it finishes off the back. The flip up hooks are so handy that I hope you dont miss them.. but from a looks perspective I can see why you wanted to remove them... I believe that they do help to hold the rear plastic on a bit. __________________________________________________ 2000 Honda CBR600F4 Silver and Red 1999 Kawi Racing Green Ninja 250 sold

December 10th, 2009, 03:47 PM	#7
nate-bama North Alabama Mtn. ryder Name: Nate Location: Alabama Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Posts: 537	Nice dave __________________________________________________ QTRltrPWR

December 10th, 2009, 04:02 PM	#8
noche_caliente ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Kim Location: mundo de ensueño Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 250 Posts: A lot.	I think you're going to have a good-looking bike Have you seen the yellow one at go-race? __________________________________________________ Progrip tank pad, blue rim stripes, blue Pazzos, Roaring Toyz lowering kit, Puig DB in dark smoke, Cortech sport tail, super mini tank, and saddlebags, OES swingarm spools and Intuitive frame sliders

December 14th, 2009, 06:31 PM	#11
Momaru ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Paul Location: Roanoke, VA Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Candy Plasma Blue 250R Posts: A lot.	The yellow one @ Go-Race is an '04, but apparently they've got a '95 and 1-2 other pre-gens floating around their showroom at the moment. Their inventory is large for good reason; they want $2200 for the yellow '04 and the rest are similarly overpriced. __________________________________________________ Proud member of the Blue Army

December 9th, 2009, 07:39 PM	#3
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	Great job! Looks good!

December 9th, 2009, 08:13 PM	#4
bob706 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Sean Location: Mary Esther, FL Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250 1998 HD Road King Posts: A lot.	Looks great. Very clean. Love the Muzzy

December 10th, 2009, 10:10 AM	#6
dbotos ninjette.org member Name: Dave Location: Southwest VA Join Date: Dec 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2001 EX250 Posts: 58	Thanks. I've been enjoying the bike since I got it back in October, but wanted to make it a little more sporty looking. The Muzzy system is significantly lighter, not that loud, and opens up the left side of the bike visually and for chain maintenance. I never used the flip-out hooks plus I wasn't too fond of their appearance, so that was a no-brainer to delete those. Hopefuly I won't miss the grab bar too much. I guess I could always pick up a used one cheaply or make some kind of tuck-away rope/webbing version if I feel I need one. Going to finish installing the Asian Cycle front flushmounts today and probably start painting the windshield silver. If this cold weather keeps up, I'll be starting on the orange bodywork soon too. Color scheme will be similar to this:

December 11th, 2009, 10:42 AM	#9
dbotos ninjette.org member Name: Dave Location: Southwest VA Join Date: Dec 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2001 EX250 Posts: 58	Thanks. Not that I'm in the market for another bike right now, but what year is that yellow one?

September 17th, 2010, 07:25 AM	#12
mikesova ninjette.org member Name: Mike Location: Gladwin, MI Join Date: Apr 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2002 XR200r Posts: 128	Am I the only one who doesn't mind the rear fender?

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