My Project

[EternalNewb]

I love that gauge, and this looks like such a cool project! I'll be watching eagerly. Getting that gauge is tempting, but I really should invest in a lock/alarm and better pair of boots first.

[CZroe]

Originally Posted by Old Guy on a '08

I wouldn't sand them... use a stripper to get the paint off...

.... Make sure she's a good looking one too...

Everyone says to sand them smooth when doing a fork oil job, but that may be because they assume there are likely pits and burrs that caused the seal failure. IMO, as long as it is followed with a super fine grit it would probably be better off.

[rojoracing53]

NO NO NO sanding please. If there's chips or divots in the Crome tubes you stone them with a fine grit machinists stone do not use sand paper. As for removing the paint any kind of pain thinner will do the trick but try and keep it out of the seals because it will eat the rubber. And yes you must remove the paint or else it will wear off and turn your fork oil into oily paint sludge.

[rojoracing53]

Set of stones

[CZroe]

Originally Posted by rojoracing53

NO NO NO sanding please. If there's chips or divots in the Crome tubes you stone them with a fine grit machinists stone do not use sand paper. As for removing the paint any kind of pain thinner will do the trick but try and keep it out of the seals because it will eat the rubber. And yes you must remove the paint or else it will wear off and turn your fork oil into oily paint sludge.

Then you are needed in the fork DIY thread.

http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showp...&postcount=134

I followed the Ninja250.org DIY and sanded with a cross-hatch pattern when I did mine.

The thing is, he may have sanded and prepped the surface for painting.

[rojoracing53]

Originally Posted by CZroe

Then you are needed in the fork DIY thread.

http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showp...&postcount=134

I followed the Ninja250.org DIY and sanded with a cross-hatch pattern when I did mine.

The thing is, he may have sanded and prepped the surface for painting.

The first thing I thought is why would you even consider painting the Crome tubes?

Then I though how you would even get the paint to stick to the Crome?

Then I thought oh ****, he didn't sand it did he

You know what they say "some lessons are best learned the hard way"

Or my personal favorite "oh wait hang on, I know a harder way"

[skilletmo]

Ok im at school and watching yall talk lol. Replying on my phone. So for my new gauge im almost done rewiring it to match my hanress on bike. I will have pictures by this weekend witg it on the bike. Ill post some pictures of it tonight on what it looks like so far. As for the forks, I was simply painting my tail fairings and front headlight part so it didn't look so ugly till I add the front parts, so I was like why not paint the forks? I didnt sand or anything. All I did was aim and spray flat black automotive paint lol

[CZroe]

Originally Posted by skilletmo

Ok im at school and watching yall talk lol. Replying on my phone. So for my new gauge im almost done rewiring it to match my hanress on bike. I will have pictures by this weekend witg it on the bike. Ill post some pictures of it tonight on what it looks like so far. As for the forks, I was simply painting my tail fairings and front headlight part so it didn't look so ugly till I add the front parts, so I was like why not paint the forks? I didnt sand or anything. All I did was aim and spray flat black automotive paint lol

That's a relief. Hope it comes off easily.

[skilletmo]

So as most of you know i returned my digital speedo and i dont recommend it to anyone! Im going to look for a non Chinese product that is durable. Ill let you know what i get.

As for what happened today:

I sold my old Swingarm sliders for 10$ on craigslist. This guy see's my bike and he wants to swap me his exhaust.... I look at his bike and it has a brand new YOSHI, that BACK FIRES. I tried his bike and nothing, absolutely nothing wrong with it. His explanation? I always like 2 Brothers more. Me? ive always loved how the yoshis looked and sounded so i went for it! Thing is none of us had air tools on us to get my exhuast off, So were meeting up this weekend at my uncles mechanic shop and hes going to swap it for us! The guy knows its more expensive too, but he is a filthy rich guy and his mom paid for it he said. LOL. Hes like 20 years old im 18 and after we talked and ate together (because we started riding together for a little) he told me he has a rear seat that he would give me for free on the weekend when we switch the exhaust. I officially am the luckiest man on earth. 700$ ninja, Free yoshi, free seat. Btw my exhaust is all scratched up and ****.

I couldnt have had a better day. Met a new riding buddy, New free parts, and 10$ lol.

[skilletmo]

Thats him and his sexy ass modded bike, Literally he has everything on it. His leds arent on but he has like 8 strips under his bike.

[CZroe]

Sounds like a productive and eventful day.

[psych0hans]

Originally Posted by skilletmo

So as most of you know i returned my digital speedo and i dont recommend it to anyone! Im going to look for a non Chinese product that is durable. Ill let you know what i get.

Try looking into one of those trail tech computer thingies...

[skilletmo]

So we went riding again and man is his bike fast. I took it for a spin and rev'd it and we took a little drag race in a back road WITH FULL GEAR. He said he put a ninja 500 engine in there. I didn't completely believe him till i rode it. When we got on the line, i started to put some gas like i would on mine and let go of the clutch and before i knew it i was doing my first wheelie LOL. He stopped immediately to see if i was going to lay down his bike but i kept cool and let go of the gas and put it down. PRO I KNOW, he still want my TB full exhaust, but i said no way now that i know it is a full exhaust system and not the slip on only.

For who ever thinks i should give this Chinese speedo another try go to my speedo thread and vote, Im really not wanting to get another one cause of how mad i am that he wouldn't pay the shipping. But i have to let my ego down and decide, need yalls help. Is it worth it?

[skilletmo]

Originally Posted by psych0hans

Try looking into one of those trail tech computer thingies...

I saw them but i really hate the digital tachometer.... Even the look of it is pretty ugly and old looking lol. But its the same exact price as that Chinese replica. And im sure the vapor is more reliable. So i think i might get it if people disagree to try it again. It really looks tempting tooo, hmmmmm.....

[skilletmo]

Ok so here it is with the painted touch up and painted exhaust system flat black. More images on my album, feel free to look.

[skilletmo]

still need front fender, back seat, and my new gauge that im deciding on. Then some maintenance stuff and im 100% done!

Btw i think my bike is lowered or the shocks are really used lol

[Alex]

Nice!

[skilletmo]

Thanks! Bike has gone a long way since i first got it! (first post)

[Domagoj]

You have no blinkers. They are usefull for street riding. They really are.

How long will that paint hold on to the hot exhaust? Painted forks? Some things are left bare for a reason.

edit: I think you're right about it being lowered.

[skilletmo]

Idohaveblinkersonthe back,LED ones. And so far for 3 month riding they have been perfect, never got in a close call thank god and i don't think i will be getting front turn signals. Unless they are flush mounts but since i don't have fairings i will have to find a way to put them on.

For the exhaust paint i used a flat black high temp made specifically for exhaust systems and they have been great, not one scratch or fade. If they do ill just repaint it, no big deal. 10$ bucks for a can that i didn't even wast use so far. But the forks are a different story, so far they have been holding, im going to keep them on for now.

[CZroe]

Originally Posted by Domagoj

You have no blinkers. They are usefull for street riding. They really are.

How long will that paint hold on to the hot exhaust? Painted forks? Some things are left bare for a reason.

edit: I think you're right about it being lowered.

The factory paints 2010, 2011, and 2012 exhausts black, so I guess there was no reason. .

[psych0hans]

Originally Posted by CZroe

The factory paints 2010, 2011, and 2012 exhausts black, so I guess there was no reason. .

I may be going out on a limb here, but I believe he was talking about the forks... Also, the temperature at the muffler is MUCH lower than the temperature at the headers. I believe 200*C max at the muffler as compared to upto 650*C at the headers.

[Old Guy on a '08]

Originally Posted by psych0hans

....to upto 650*C at the headers.

That's 1202*F and really ought to toast your cookies

I've read that High Tempature Ceramic Paint can withstand over 1200*F (650*C)
Here's a useful link:
competitiveedgecoatings.com
Cost for exhaust manifold coating:
Motorcycle Aluminum Ceramic Coating (quoting Harleys but I would expect simular for the Ninjette)
H.D. Single $140.00
H.D. 2 into 1 $160.00
H.D. Drag $160.00

[CZroe]

Originally Posted by psych0hans

I may be going out on a limb here, but I believe he was talking about the forks... Also, the temperature at the muffler is MUCH lower than the temperature at the headers. I believe 200*C max at the muffler as compared to upto 650*C at the headers.

Ah. I see. I even said something similar about that myself.

[psych0hans]

My dad manufactures exhaust systems for 4 wheelers and generators. We use high temperature paint ranging from 200*C max to 600*C max depending on the application. Generally diesel fuels burn at a much lower temperature than petrol thus requiring lower resistance.

[psych0hans]

Originally Posted by CZroe

Ah. I see. I even said something similar about that myself.

Sorry if I seemed like an a**hole, I just can't help my self sometimes...

[CZroe]

Originally Posted by psych0hans

Sorry if I seemed like an a**hole, I just can't help my self sometimes...

I didn't get that impression at all.

Oh, and here's where I mentioned the painted forks being a bad idea:
http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showp...3&postcount=37

[skilletmo]

Sigh, guys im not dumb lol....

I understood how hot it was and bought paint that could withstand up to 2000f (1093c) from orielly for 10 bucks and looks as if the headers came factory made black. Its really good quality and recommend anyone who is getting a streetfighter to do the same!

Heres the link if you dont believe me lol

The actual website: http://www.vhtpaint.com/products/flameproof/
Where i bought it from in store: http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/de...igh+heat+paint

[skilletmo]

Btw i finished the swap with the exhausts ill post pics here in a minute!

[CZroe]

Originally Posted by skilletmo

Btw i finished the swap with the exhausts ill post pics here in a minute!

Congrats!

[Old Guy on a '08]

Originally Posted by psych0hans

Sorry if I seemed like an a**hole, I just can't help my self sometimes...

I think your safe... not likely someone is going to show up on your doorstep in Bombay

HAPPY THANKSGIVING Everyone!

[skilletmo]

HERE IS THE BEAUTY! SOUNDS AS LOUD AS MY TB! AND LOOKS NICER

[skilletmo]

So i raised the Bike back up after finding out it was lowered! It feels so much better and smoother on pot holes and turns. Also i dont feel like a giant anymore, I feel like it fits perfectly my size now. Also changed my spark plugs, man they were burned out.

Here is a before after picture. When I first got the bike, before i changed the links, after changing links.

[psych0hans]

What did you do with your gauges?

[skilletmo]

Originally Posted by psych0hans

What did you do with your gauges?

Its should arrive to the guy by Monday, its been like 3 weeks, but hey i chose the cheapest shipping lol. I decided to get my money back and invest in a vapor tech!

[psych0hans]

Originally Posted by skilletmo

Its should arrive to the guy by Monday, its been like 3 weeks, but hey i chose the cheapest shipping lol. I decided to get my money back and invest in a vapor tech!

Do let me know how that goes, I'm very interested in those as well...

[skilletmo]

Just put the front fenders on! 25$ shipped, painted them flat black and attached em today.

[NinjaBoyEddy]

Originally Posted by psych0hans

what did u do with your gauges?

what was wrong.with the one you posted up earlier?? ?

And why the hell said.i'm jealous my bike is way sexier.

This was weird lol

[choneofakind]

Mo, I'm digging the blue and flat black look. Your bike has come a long way from when you introduced yourself here. Nice work.

[skilletmo]

Thanks alot! I really put time and just enough money with patience on good deals. So fat ive spent 1600$ on the whole bike and all i need to do is get the back seat which im trying to find for 30$ plus the brackets for it. Other then that im done! Im probably going to work on the gauge and front look, but not until i get my college stuff out of the way (so maybe summer) for soccer. Im in high school, a senior, making visits, work, club soccer (aka my life), V. high school soccer.. So ya next update will be in a while. Ill let you guys know where i commit for soccer! Should be around February or April!