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ninjette.org member
Name: Sev
Location: Vancouver
Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 09' 250r Thunder Blue Posts: 165
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For the low low price of nothing, Iv'e finally scored a second moto!
Not great looking, or well maintained, or powerful, or manoeuvrable... but she runs!!! ...almost... Not bad eh? eh? ![]() ![]() ![]() Well anyhow the thing was free and it's now the new project for me and my buddy. First, teardown. Plus the solenoid is shot. Mechanicals are good and after a solid grinding and hacking away at everything unneeded, building it back up nice, clean and simple is the name of the game. We're set on a Cafe/dirt tracker plan and it should turn to be a sweet, ass kickin' ride. After replacing the decrepit parts and getting it as bare as possible we've got STUFF. -Dual sport rubber -new shocks, raise the rear and lower forks -Custom seat (grandma's got a gift for upholstery)(tracker or cafe-esque) -reworked tank -MX bars -Pods -Tail tidy/ complete removal -solo lamp -Levers, grips, rearsets and the usual farkles -Chopo the exhausto (wrap for coolness points) -Powder black frame and clean metal parts Managed to secure most of these bits on cheap so parts should only run around $1500. Any and all further suggestions are more than welcome, ![]() Inspiration ![]() ![]() And anything by deus is gold ![]() |
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The Corner Whisperer
Name: Chris (aka Reactor)
Location: Northern KY
Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much.
MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13
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A 440ltd was my first street bike. Still have a soft spot for them. Good luck with your build and looking forward to seeing the completed project.
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ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Jono
Location: Memphis, TN
Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Triumph Street Triple, 2009 KLX250SF, 2003 Suzuki SV650S (Sold), 2006 Ninja 250 (Sold) Posts: A lot.
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ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Jason
Location: Norfolk, VA
Join Date: Dec 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2012 EX250, 2014 EX300 Posts: A lot.
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I agree those bikes look awesome.:d
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cuz
Name: Israel
Location: Houston (me) Galveston
Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 09 ninja 250r Posts: A lot.
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testosterone levels will rise w/that bike
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ninjette.org member
Name: Joshua
Location: Eugene, OR
Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: 142
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Bad ass. Props for taking on a project like this. Can't go wrong with any of those inspirational photos....
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B-Town Ninja
Name: Nathan
Location: Bloomington, IN
Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): Black 2013 Ninja ZX6R ABS Posts: 609
Blog Entries: 3
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DuckmanCycles (not sure if he uses this forum) recently got a 83 KZ440 and is making some videos of him restoring it. Pretty cool stuff! I'm not a fan of cafe racers at all, but these conversion builds are super interesting I think.
Link if anyone else is interested:
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ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Eric
Location: Iowa City
Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Kawmeracchi 350 2010 Project X Posts: A lot.
Blog Entries: 54
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I love the Duck. He always comes up with interesting projects
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ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Jason
Location: Norfolk, VA
Join Date: Dec 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2012 EX250, 2014 EX300 Posts: A lot.
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