2008 Ninja 250R ~ mild streetfighter project

1hardryder4life · May 6th, 2009, 12:22 PM

I'm thinking about selling this little commuter now as something has come up. Its located in Chino, CA 91710. It has a clean title that will be given to the new owner shortly after the sale. A bill of sale will be provided. It has around 7,000 miles on it currently and all maintenance is up to date. Registration is also current. It could use a better way to mount the gauge cluster or to have a custom gauge put on instead. Other than that, its a sweet little bike. Asking $2,900 obo. Make me an offer, it wont hurt.

-Stock air box has been completely removed and replaced with a K&N air filter
-Carbs have been re-jetted
-Full exhaust system, 12" muffler, Area P's D.E.I. quiet insert
-Ebay pegs replaced the stock ones
-Stock coolant reservoir has been removed, replaced, and relocated to under the seat where the stock air box was
-Shogun slider kit installed includes bar end sliders and swingarm slider spools
-Single rear view mirror clamps to left handlebar & folds down and out of the way when not in use
-4" dual headlight kit clamps to the forks and includes a windscreen and turn signals that mount to the side brackets
-DMP S-Spec rear stand will come with it along with extra oil filters

Snake · May 6th, 2009, 12:26 PM

Wow that looks totaly awesome. You definetely have a one of a kind there.

TnNinjaGirl · May 6th, 2009, 01:30 PM

If you could do something with the tabs on the tank you'd really have something there. Machine guns maybe? I kid, but seriously I think it looks pretty awesome. I'd buy one.

1hardryder4life · May 6th, 2009, 02:03 PM

Yeah the tabs would have to be taken off via grinding the welds down and removing the bracket. However, Kawi did a great job at welding those suckers on there so it would be quite involved. Definitely would take some heavy grinding, welding, filling, sanding, repainting, etc. Perhaps I will keep my eye open for a used or damaged fuel tank and put it to work some day.

M-Oorb · May 6th, 2009, 02:10 PM

That is def. a one of a kind bike and looks really good. Any estimate on how much weight you saved? Hows it ride at highway speeds not without those fairings on?

tinng321 · May 6th, 2009, 02:15 PM

wow... very nice...
don't you have to clean the engine more often now since you don't have the fairing?

1hardryder4life · May 6th, 2009, 02:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by M-Oorb

That is def. a one of a kind bike and looks really good. Any estimate on how much weight you saved? Hows it ride at highway speeds not without those fairings on?

I wondered that myself but I dont even have a bathroom scale at home to weigh myself, let alone weigh the parts removed. I wouldnt mind finding out though. It rides just fine on the highway, havent really noticed a difference to be honest.

Quote:

Originally Posted by tinng321

wow... very nice...
don't you have to clean the engine more often now since you don't have the fairing?

Its possible that the engine and other bits might be more likely to get dirty without any fairings but I doubt its any big difference. Just imagine all the other "naked" bikes out there to get an idea...Harleys, dualsports, supermotos, standards. Its easy to spot clean anyway since there are no fairings to remove. It just a matter of grabbing a rag every once in a while and cleaning any dirt spots up.

Broom · May 6th, 2009, 02:36 PM

i bet you could shorten or buy shorter pucks for your slider kit. the only reason they're that long is to clear the body work. it'd clean it up a bit.

good looking bike though. where'd you get the lights?

1hardryder4life · May 6th, 2009, 02:45 PM

Yeah they do seem to stick out pretty far. I havent thought of shortening them or looking for shorter ones though. Thats a good idea! Thanks man! The headlight kit is from Aztec8.

Nemy · May 6th, 2009, 03:05 PM

looks sweet! The headlights and front end always make or break a streetfighter and yours looks amazing!

tjkamper · May 6th, 2009, 03:29 PM

Too bad you didn't have the sliders before hand. Might have saved the plastics.

1hardryder4life · May 6th, 2009, 03:58 PM

naw the sliders wouldnt have helped save the plastics. I wish it was that simple though. I could have easly saved some rashed plastics. However, this wasnt a "slide" type of fall. It was an impact to the front right side of the bike that shattered the right cowling, popped the headlight out of its nest, and bent the upper cowling stay a little bit.

noche_caliente · May 6th, 2009, 04:11 PM

looks completely different - nice touches

Rynownd · May 6th, 2009, 04:23 PM

Whoa! That looks sweet!

TnNinjaGirl · May 6th, 2009, 04:34 PM

I'm curious about your wire routing. It looks very clean.

1hardryder4life · May 6th, 2009, 04:47 PM

Its actually very simple. The only wires that really needed any "re-routing" were the front turn signals because they obviously mount a lot more forward now since they are on the headlight brackets. But those wires were easily tucked up underneath the fuel tank. They then emerge at the front of the tank and run along side the other cables (throttle, choke, clutch) near the head of the frame, to meet the signals themselves.

Jiu Jitsu Player · May 6th, 2009, 04:54 PM

Did you make that radiator cover?

Kolya1981 · May 6th, 2009, 07:13 PM

That thing is sex on wheels man! Definitely going to get some looks with that thing! LOL

tjkamper · May 7th, 2009, 05:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1hardryder4life

naw the sliders wouldnt have helped save the plastics. I wish it was that simple though. I could have easly saved some rashed plastics. However, this wasnt a "slide" type of fall. It was an impact to the front right side of the bike that shattered the right cowling, popped the headlight out of its nest, and bent the upper cowling stay a little bit.

To bad... the ninja is the prettiest bike under 600cc. I'm glad your okay. But your mod looks awsome. I have seen some where the bike looks like it got recked and they didn't have any money to fix it and that is all. But yours looks clean and like you ment to do it.

1hardryder4life · May 7th, 2009, 08:14 AM

Thanks for all the kind words, guys! This is a good forum.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jiu Jitsu Player

Did you make that radiator cover?

Yeah I "made it" haha. I couldnt find anything available online aside from a company wanting like $125 for a stupid radiator guard or having to pull something from Japan. All I did was get some metal screening from Lowes that had holes small enough to prevent any rocks getting thru. Then cut it to the right size and put it up.

randomwalk101 · June 5th, 2009, 11:31 AM

hey TBoz,

WHat peg is this?

1hardryder4life · June 5th, 2009, 12:10 PM

Same as this one here on Ebay.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/88-09...Q5fAccessories

randomwalk101 · June 5th, 2009, 12:55 PM

Thanks bro...may order some to replace mine. I like the look of it. Cheap too

How is the fitment? Any sagging issue or anything like that? Thanks.

1hardryder4life · June 5th, 2009, 01:01 PM

Fitment and quality are great. No sagging yet. The stock springs are a little tough to compress enough to get the pin thru but its do-able. Also, the pegs thread onto the base and they can easily come loose while riding. use some thread lock or wrap the threads in a bit of teflon tape so they dont screw loose.

Nickds7 · June 5th, 2009, 07:51 PM

So i didnt see it in the thread... What headlight/windscreen setup did you pickup? Ebay link any chance?

tpelle · June 24th, 2009, 03:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TnNinjaGirl

If you could do something with the tabs on the tank you'd really have something there. Machine guns maybe? I kid, but seriously I think it looks pretty awesome. I'd buy one.

I'd just mask off most of the tank and paint the tabs flat black.

Ken · June 24th, 2009, 04:57 PM

Looks great! If it's no trouble can you take a profile shot?

Thanks.

1hardryder4life · July 8th, 2009, 08:17 AM

Asking $2500 firm at this point.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nickds7

So i didnt see it in the thread... What headlight/windscreen setup did you pickup? Ebay link any chance?

www.Aztec8.com

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ken

Looks great! If it's no trouble can you take a profile shot?

Thanks.

No problem....

yokozuna · October 31st, 2009, 01:22 AM

how bout this one ?

CZroe · October 31st, 2009, 02:14 AM

That single-sided swingarm is so awesome. I've seen this bike pop up a few times before the streetfighter modifications unless more than one person has thrown the same swingarm on a red bike. What I want to know is what bike did the swingarm come from and how did they retrofit it?

I guess the hugger was meant for the bike the swingarm was meant for.

I also wonder where the replacement fairings came from...

May 6th, 2009, 02:36 PM	#8
Broom Track Junkie Name: Jon Location: Dallas Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250r Track Bike, DR350 commuter, KDX220 woods bike Posts: 602	i bet you could shorten or buy shorter pucks for your slider kit. the only reason they're that long is to clear the body work. it'd clean it up a bit. good looking bike though. where'd you get the lights? __________________________________________________ Las Escobas -- Track Bikes Save Lives JonBroom.com

May 6th, 2009, 03:58 PM	#12
1hardryder4life ninjette.org member Name: TBoz Location: New York Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): Nothing Posts: 93	naw the sliders wouldnt have helped save the plastics. I wish it was that simple though. I could have easly saved some rashed plastics. However, this wasnt a "slide" type of fall. It was an impact to the front right side of the bike that shattered the right cowling, popped the headlight out of its nest, and bent the upper cowling stay a little bit. Last futzed with by 1hardryder4life; June 24th, 2009 at 04:25 PM.

May 6th, 2009, 04:23 PM	#14
Rynownd ninjette.org guru Name: Ryne Location: West Laf, IN Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250R Posts: 290	Whoa! That looks sweet! __________________________________________________ http://www.southparkstudios.com/clips/224099

May 6th, 2009, 04:54 PM	#17
Jiu Jitsu Player Live 2 Ride Forced 2 Work Name: Chris Location: Guam Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 RED 250r Posts: 386	Did you make that radiator cover? __________________________________________________ SAVAGE MODE: [ON] OFF www.7milesdown.com

May 6th, 2009, 07:13 PM	#18
Kolya1981 Generic User Title Name: Nick Location: PA, USA Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): Green 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250R, Slate 2009 Triumph StreetTriple R Posts: 110	That thing is sex on wheels man! Definitely going to get some looks with that thing! LOL __________________________________________________ 2008 Ninja 250R Kawi Green - Bikelitez Fiberglass Undertail w/LED Turn Signals, Carbon Fiber Tank Protector 2009 Triumph StreetTriple R Matte Graphite - Arrow Titanium Exhaust, Belly Pan

May 6th, 2009, 12:26 PM	#2
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	Wow that looks totaly awesome. You definetely have a one of a kind there.

May 6th, 2009, 01:30 PM	#3
TnNinjaGirl Ms. Personality Name: CB Location: Murvill, TN Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): Depends on the week you ask Posts: A lot.	If you could do something with the tabs on the tank you'd really have something there. Machine guns maybe? I kid, but seriously I think it looks pretty awesome. I'd buy one.

May 6th, 2009, 02:03 PM	#4
1hardryder4life ninjette.org member Name: TBoz Location: New York Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): Nothing Posts: 93	Yeah the tabs would have to be taken off via grinding the welds down and removing the bracket. However, Kawi did a great job at welding those suckers on there so it would be quite involved. Definitely would take some heavy grinding, welding, filling, sanding, repainting, etc. Perhaps I will keep my eye open for a used or damaged fuel tank and put it to work some day.

May 6th, 2009, 02:10 PM	#5
M-Oorb ninjette.org sage Name: Matt Location: South East Florida/Rutgers University Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2008 250r (Fastest Color) Posts: 914	That is def. a one of a kind bike and looks really good. Any estimate on how much weight you saved? Hows it ride at highway speeds not without those fairings on?

May 6th, 2009, 02:15 PM	#6
tinng321 ninjette.org sage Name: Tin Location: NJ Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 08 black 250r (sold); '09 black zx6r Posts: 903	wow... very nice... don't you have to clean the engine more often now since you don't have the fairing?

May 6th, 2009, 02:45 PM	#9
1hardryder4life ninjette.org member Name: TBoz Location: New York Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): Nothing Posts: 93	Yeah they do seem to stick out pretty far. I havent thought of shortening them or looking for shorter ones though. Thats a good idea! Thanks man! The headlight kit is from Aztec8.

May 6th, 2009, 03:05 PM	#10
Nemy ninjette.org sage Name: Tim Location: Portland, OR Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2009 SE Ninja 250R Posts: 796	looks sweet! The headlights and front end always make or break a streetfighter and yours looks amazing!

May 6th, 2009, 03:29 PM	#11
tjkamper ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Travis Location: Warwick, RI Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	Too bad you didn't have the sliders before hand. Might have saved the plastics.

May 6th, 2009, 04:11 PM	#13
noche_caliente ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Kim Location: mundo de ensueño Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 250 Posts: A lot.	looks completely different - nice touches

May 6th, 2009, 04:34 PM	#15
TnNinjaGirl Ms. Personality Name: CB Location: Murvill, TN Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): Depends on the week you ask Posts: A lot.	I'm curious about your wire routing. It looks very clean.

May 6th, 2009, 04:47 PM	#16
1hardryder4life ninjette.org member Name: TBoz Location: New York Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): Nothing Posts: 93	Its actually very simple. The only wires that really needed any "re-routing" were the front turn signals because they obviously mount a lot more forward now since they are on the headlight brackets. But those wires were easily tucked up underneath the fuel tank. They then emerge at the front of the tank and run along side the other cables (throttle, choke, clutch) near the head of the frame, to meet the signals themselves.

June 5th, 2009, 11:31 AM	#21
randomwalk101 self wrencher Name: john Location: houston Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 08 250r and 07 600r Posts: A lot.	hey TBoz, WHat peg is this?

June 5th, 2009, 12:10 PM	#22
1hardryder4life ninjette.org member Name: TBoz Location: New York Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): Nothing Posts: 93	Same as this one here on Ebay. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/88-09...Q5fAccessories

June 5th, 2009, 12:55 PM	#23
randomwalk101 self wrencher Name: john Location: houston Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 08 250r and 07 600r Posts: A lot.	Thanks bro...may order some to replace mine. I like the look of it. Cheap too How is the fitment? Any sagging issue or anything like that? Thanks.

June 5th, 2009, 01:01 PM	#24
1hardryder4life ninjette.org member Name: TBoz Location: New York Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): Nothing Posts: 93	Fitment and quality are great. No sagging yet. The stock springs are a little tough to compress enough to get the pin thru but its do-able. Also, the pegs thread onto the base and they can easily come loose while riding. use some thread lock or wrap the threads in a bit of teflon tape so they dont screw loose.

June 5th, 2009, 07:51 PM	#25
Nickds7 ninjette.org guru Name: Nick Location: Sacramento, California. Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250r Posts: 379	So i didnt see it in the thread... What headlight/windscreen setup did you pickup? Ebay link any chance?

June 24th, 2009, 04:57 PM	#27
Ken "Is that the Ninjer 1000? Name: Ken Location: SoCal SGV Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Quarter Liter Kawi Posts: 275	Looks great! If it's no trouble can you take a profile shot? Thanks. __________________________________________________ My Mods

October 31st, 2009, 01:22 AM	#29
yokozuna ninjette.org member Name: yokozuna Location: Indonesia Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 08 Posts: 35	how bout this one ?

October 31st, 2009, 02:14 AM	#30
CZroe CPT Falcon Name: J.Emmett Turner Location: Newnan, GA Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): '08 CP Blue EX250J, '97 unpainted EX250F, 2nd '97 unpainted EX250F (no engine), '07 black EX250F Posts: A lot.	That single-sided swingarm is so awesome. I've seen this bike pop up a few times before the streetfighter modifications unless more than one person has thrown the same swingarm on a red bike. What I want to know is what bike did the swingarm come from and how did they retrofit it? I guess the hugger was meant for the bike the swingarm was meant for. I also wonder where the replacement fairings came from...

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