Project: Street 250R

jamesbernatchez · November 18th, 2009, 12:27 PM

I have almost 900 miles on my first bike (250R) and am having a blast. I am glad I picked this over a 600 for my first bike. After riding for the past few weeks I felt a little cramped in my arm area. Sitting straigt up on the bike my arms are slightly bent and it doens't have the forward lean position that I actually want. Plus I wanted to "make it my own" and add some stuff to help me enjoy the bike even more. I changed the oil and filter at 600 and need to bring it in for its first service next weekend. It will also be jetted and tuned at that time too. I got the WoodCraft clip-ons last night and wow, great build quality. I got them done last night...night and day difference in feel now. Only did a quick ride down the road last night to check them out. Plan on riding this weekend if weather is nice. The clip-ons combined with the new X-Race rear sets that I purchased from ztrack on here (Sportisimoto) really make me feel like I fit the bike much better. I have long arms/legs and am 6' so this combo stretches me out just right. I much prefer the clip-on bar height from the stock bars.

I still need to install the right rear set tonight and then I will take some better shots of everything with a real camera. These were taken with my Iphone.

I am waiting on my Private Lable MFG exhaust which I will install early next week before it goes to get jetted. Only other mods I plan to do are sliders, windscreen, rear passenger peg delete, Area P exhaust hanger, and rear tire hugger. Might step up to a 140 rear eventually too.

I will continue to up date this thread with new photos and info as I go along.

DEXSPEED · November 18th, 2009, 01:25 PM

looks great,i'm going for my clip-ons too soon.

jamesbernatchez · November 18th, 2009, 01:37 PM

Pick them up from RaceBikeRentals.com. They are $162 with free shipping from there also, and they directly shipped from Woodcraft in Mass. I had them the day after they shipped!

Snake · November 18th, 2009, 01:38 PM

The bike looks good with the new mods.

jamesbernatchez · November 19th, 2009, 08:12 AM

Alright, I got some much better photos of it as it sits now. I rode last night with the new rear sets and bars and I like it more. Puts more pressure on my wrists, but it isn't too bad. Definitely happy with the upgrades so far. My exhaust should be here today.

RRTRIDER · November 19th, 2009, 07:36 PM

i really like the bronze rearset with the red. looks hot! i was about to do the exact same with my bike. i ordered the woodcraft clipons but i couldnt afford the rearsets so i got cycle control rearset adjusters instead. hopefully they both should be here tomorrow so i install them this weekend. post up some pics and make a exhaust video when you get exhaust in. i might pick up that same exhaust, the price seems good.

sixer · November 20th, 2009, 01:16 AM

Nice!
gotta get some rear sets...

I highly recomend some progrip gel grips for any wrist hand annoyances -
They also come in snazzy black n red ect-

craha · November 20th, 2009, 01:55 AM

Great mods. I'll have to look into those.

My Pazzo levers just arrived today, hope to install this weekend. Clip-ons and rearsets are definitely next on my list. I was also considering a new stainless front brake line. Haven't gotten to the exhaust yet, limited budget.... Post some more pics when you get that on!

subiegy2010 · December 13th, 2009, 07:30 PM

How are you liking the PLMFG exhaust?

mike_sema · December 19th, 2009, 08:58 AM

hey if you use a lighter or a torch you can really clean up your lines on you rear fender that you cut

kevlarorc · December 20th, 2009, 12:37 AM

how do you have your rear turn signals mounted on your license plate mount? that's how I want my fender chop to look when I do it.

Betlog · December 25th, 2009, 03:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kevlarorc

how do you have your rear turn signals mounted on your license plate mount? that's how I want my fender chop to look when I do it.

I think he did this: http://www.kawiforums.com/ninja-250r...tra-parts.html

November 18th, 2009, 12:27 PM	#1
jamesbernatchez Rider newbie Name: James Location: Connecticut Join Date: Nov 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R Posts: 18	Project: Street 250R I have almost 900 miles on my first bike (250R) and am having a blast. I am glad I picked this over a 600 for my first bike. After riding for the past few weeks I felt a little cramped in my arm area. Sitting straigt up on the bike my arms are slightly bent and it doens't have the forward lean position that I actually want. Plus I wanted to "make it my own" and add some stuff to help me enjoy the bike even more. I changed the oil and filter at 600 and need to bring it in for its first service next weekend. It will also be jetted and tuned at that time too. I got the WoodCraft clip-ons last night and wow, great build quality. I got them done last night...night and day difference in feel now. Only did a quick ride down the road last night to check them out. Plan on riding this weekend if weather is nice. The clip-ons combined with the new X-Race rear sets that I purchased from ztrack on here (Sportisimoto) really make me feel like I fit the bike much better. I have long arms/legs and am 6' so this combo stretches me out just right. I much prefer the clip-on bar height from the stock bars. I still need to install the right rear set tonight and then I will take some better shots of everything with a real camera. These were taken with my Iphone. I am waiting on my Private Lable MFG exhaust which I will install early next week before it goes to get jetted. Only other mods I plan to do are sliders, windscreen, rear passenger peg delete, Area P exhaust hanger, and rear tire hugger. Might step up to a 140 rear eventually too. I will continue to up date this thread with new photos and info as I go along. __________________________________________________ www.jamesbernatchezphoto.com '09 Ninja 250R

November 18th, 2009, 01:37 PM	#3
jamesbernatchez Rider newbie Name: James Location: Connecticut Join Date: Nov 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R Posts: 18	Pick them up from RaceBikeRentals.com. They are $162 with free shipping from there also, and they directly shipped from Woodcraft in Mass. I had them the day after they shipped! __________________________________________________ www.jamesbernatchezphoto.com '09 Ninja 250R

November 19th, 2009, 08:12 AM	#5
jamesbernatchez Rider newbie Name: James Location: Connecticut Join Date: Nov 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R Posts: 18	Alright, I got some much better photos of it as it sits now. I rode last night with the new rear sets and bars and I like it more. Puts more pressure on my wrists, but it isn't too bad. Definitely happy with the upgrades so far. My exhaust should be here today. __________________________________________________ www.jamesbernatchezphoto.com '09 Ninja 250R

December 20th, 2009, 12:37 AM	#11
kevlarorc noob motovlogger Name: Gareth Location: Austin, TX Join Date: Dec 2009 Motorcycle(s): Black 2009 250r Posts: 328	how do you have your rear turn signals mounted on your license plate mount? that's how I want my fender chop to look when I do it. __________________________________________________ My Motovlog "Damn, either shimming the needles fixes 90% of any problems with the 250Rs, or kkim owns stock in a washer manufacturer." -DmbShn41

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November 18th, 2009, 01:25 PM	#2
DEXSPEED 2012 is here,let's ride!! Name: dex Location: visalia,ca. Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009R,'12 suzuki +500 Posts: 354	looks great,i'm going for my clip-ons too soon.

November 18th, 2009, 01:38 PM	#4
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	The bike looks good with the new mods.

November 19th, 2009, 07:36 PM	#6
RRTRIDER ninjette.org member Name: Andy Location: Fairfax Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: 41	i really like the bronze rearset with the red. looks hot! i was about to do the exact same with my bike. i ordered the woodcraft clipons but i couldnt afford the rearsets so i got cycle control rearset adjusters instead. hopefully they both should be here tomorrow so i install them this weekend. post up some pics and make a exhaust video when you get exhaust in. i might pick up that same exhaust, the price seems good.

November 20th, 2009, 01:16 AM	#7
sixer no joy Name: Six Location: Cali Join Date: Nov 2009 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 2006 636 Posts: 408	Nice! gotta get some rear sets... I highly recomend some progrip gel grips for any wrist hand annoyances - They also come in snazzy black n red ect-

November 20th, 2009, 01:55 AM	#8
craha ninjetter Name: Craig Location: Los Angeles Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250r Posts: 27	Great mods. I'll have to look into those. My Pazzo levers just arrived today, hope to install this weekend. Clip-ons and rearsets are definitely next on my list. I was also considering a new stainless front brake line. Haven't gotten to the exhaust yet, limited budget.... Post some more pics when you get that on!

December 13th, 2009, 07:30 PM	#9
subiegy2010 noob in training Name: Ilya Location: Milwaukee, WI Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250R (sold) '05 SV650S Posts: 175	How are you liking the PLMFG exhaust?