Harumi - Page 2

Chloebelle · August 2nd, 2018, 06:54 PM

New rubber acquired!

Alex · August 3rd, 2018, 06:52 AM

Ducati999 · January 30th, 2019, 12:38 PM

You have really good skills. I liked the pink prior to crash and the Purple gauges look great with the rebuild. You should sell the "helmet mod" to make money for the rebuild, I bet a few folks would like their lid to look like that

Chloebelle · January 31st, 2019, 03:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Ducati999

You have really good skills. I liked the pink prior to crash and the Purple gauges look great with the rebuild. You should sell the "helmet mod" to make money for the rebuild, I bet a few folks would like their lid to look like that

I need to get back into tinkering with the ears, because I would really like to make them work. I only set out to make my own when I couldn't find ANY online that I liked.

Harumi was a lot pinker when I first painted her, but it faded fast into what I call "Disappointing Grapefruit". I REALLY wanted a fluorescent pink, but I'll have to use a different shade that's actually meant for this kind of thing. :<

Ducati999 · January 31st, 2019, 09:05 AM

Check out Auto Zone or Advance Auto or what ever auto shops you may have in your area for auto paint. Auto paint takes longer to dry and cost more but will last and look better longer

Chloebelle · April 8th, 2021, 04:42 PM

HI THERE, HEY THERE, HO THERE!

Finding myself finally getting tired of the horribly faded paint job, and still searching for the right pink. In the meantime, I've decided to do a test:

Vinyl wrapping her.... In cheap shelf liner.

If the side panels hold up well enough, I'll tackle the rest of the bodywork. :3

Triple Jim · April 8th, 2021, 07:47 PM

That looks amazingly good, CB.

Ceeloo Yello · April 8th, 2021, 07:57 PM

Does it have a non-slip texture?

Triple Jim · April 9th, 2021, 05:41 AM

Your exhaust system looks a lot like mine when I got it. I used BBQ grill paint on the pipes and semigloss engine paint on the mufflers and it holds up well. You can even sand the gouges in the mufflers smoother and fill them with a little smear of Bondo if you want.

Chloebelle · April 13th, 2021, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Ceeloo Yello

Does it have a non-slip texture?

No more or less than paint. I really want to get grip pads at some point.

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Originally Posted by Triple Jim

Your exhaust system looks a lot like mine when I got it. I used BBQ grill paint on the pipes and semigloss engine paint on the mufflers and it holds up well. You can even sand the gouges in the mufflers smoother and fill them with a little smear of Bondo if you want.

I do believe I'll have to do that! Never was too big on the chrome overload anyhow. Blacked out mufflers and exhaust will make the brighter parts pop a bit more.

Chloebelle · February 9th, 2022, 02:11 PM

And now for my yearly update, lol. I'm slowly working on repainting her, one piece at a time!

thedrewski86 · February 9th, 2022, 02:38 PM

I dig this, and I'm glad to see another ninjetter rocking the no-bs Emgo rectangular mirrors. They're the best. Where'd you get that locking license plate mount?
Rage on

Chloebelle · February 9th, 2022, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by thedrewski86

I dig this, and I'm glad to see another ninjetter rocking the no-bs Emgo rectangular mirrors. They're the best. Where'd you get that locking license plate mount?
Rage on

They may not be the fanciest, but they work well and add to the look! As for the lockbox, I got it from here. A very good way to keep insurance and registration with the bike, instead of leaving it in the wrong jacket.

Chloebelle · February 14th, 2022, 12:03 PM

Aaaand done! ... For now. I still want to get new decals at some point.

Triple Jim · February 14th, 2022, 12:22 PM

Custom decals usually don't cost an awful lot, in case you have any creative ideas.

CaliGrrl · February 14th, 2022, 12:26 PM

Nice!

Chloebelle · February 14th, 2022, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Triple Jim

Custom decals usually don't cost an awful lot, in case you have any creative ideas.

$20-$30 if I remember from last time around. I wasn't able to salvage the old ones, sadly. Money's a bit tight right now, so I plan to order some next paycheck. At the very least, I'm pretty sure I have some OEM-style Kawasaki decals for the tank... Somewhere.

Chloebelle · March 31st, 2023, 09:50 AM

The road so far, and the future that may come to pass...

Been a while, ya'll!

maverick9611 · March 31st, 2023, 12:36 PM

me too. i head to the mountains in 2 weeks

Chloebelle · June 14th, 2023, 10:13 AM

Took some time to take her apart and refresh her look a bit. :3

Pushed through three days of wrenching and painting, and caused a CFS flare up that had me almost bed-ridden for two. Worth it! :P

DannoXYZ · June 14th, 2023, 05:34 PM

So awesome and cute!!!

CaliGrrl · June 15th, 2023, 01:32 PM

Nice work!

Chloebelle · December 14th, 2023, 01:26 PM

Link to original page on YouTube.

She idles rough at 8000rpm, with a noticeable knock. When throttling up, she sputters and dies. When the issue first presented itself, she was revving up and down on her own... While I was doing 60mph on the freeway.

Triple Jim · December 14th, 2023, 02:15 PM

I'm sorry you're having trouble, Chloe. I'm just guessing at this point, but not taking throttle points to dirty carbs.

Revving up and down on her own at 60 mph could be dirty carbs surging, or a cylinder intermittently losing spark. When I got my 250 used, its carbs were dirty and I had noticeable surging at 55 mph. I assume when you said "revving up and down" you meant that you could feel the bike speeding up and slowing down on its own, as in surging.

The clunkiness at idle sounds like the typical clutch noise that old 250s develop. Does it get better if you pull in the clutch lever? It could also be cam chain noise.

Chloebelle · March 24th, 2024, 11:56 AM

Yep, acceleration surging. After some testing, it's been determined that the issue is with the charging system and a dying battery, so I've replaced the battery and have a new stator on the way. That's gonna be fun to replace...

EternalNewb · March 27th, 2024, 06:26 AM

I'm glad it's something you can repair within reason. Also, wish I were closer, because I'd totally help with replacing the stator; I did a complete engine and wiring harness swap on a 650R a few years back, and have also replaced stators.
You've put a lot of work into the bike, and she's awesome, so I'm glad that it was a cry for help and not a swan song. Looking forward to updates!

August 3rd, 2018, 06:52 AM	#42
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April 8th, 2021, 07:57 PM	#48
Ceeloo Yello ninjette.org guru Name: C Location: Hawaii Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 250 Posts: 472	Does it have a non-slip texture? __________________________________________________ "It ended up being the loose nut behind the wheel"

February 9th, 2022, 02:11 PM	#51
Chloebelle Meowtercyclist Name: Chloe Location: Springfield, Oregon Join Date: Apr 2017 Motorcycle(s): Harumi, 2007 EX250F Posts: 63	And now for my yearly update, lol. I'm slowly working on repainting her, one piece at a time! Last futzed with by Chloebelle; February 14th, 2022 at 11:54 AM.
	1 out of 1 members found this post helpful.

February 9th, 2022, 02:38 PM	#52
thedrewski86 ninjette.org guru Name: Drew Location: SoCal Join Date: Jul 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2007 SV650S 2005 EX250F Posts: 487	I dig this, and I'm glad to see another ninjetter rocking the no-bs Emgo rectangular mirrors. They're the best. Where'd you get that locking license plate mount? Rage on __________________________________________________ Don't think, look!

March 31st, 2023, 12:36 PM	#59
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August 2nd, 2018, 06:54 PM	#41
Chloebelle Meowtercyclist Name: Chloe Location: Springfield, Oregon Join Date: Apr 2017 Motorcycle(s): Harumi, 2007 EX250F Posts: 63	New rubber acquired!

January 30th, 2019, 12:38 PM	#43
Ducati999 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Ant Location: Wooster Join Date: Dec 2013 Motorcycle(s): Ducati 999 2012 Ninja 250r Ducati748 Yellow finally running 2003 SV650 S (SOLD) Posts: A lot.	You have really good skills. I liked the pink prior to crash and the Purple gauges look great with the rebuild. You should sell the "helmet mod" to make money for the rebuild, I bet a few folks would like their lid to look like that

January 31st, 2019, 09:05 AM	#45
Ducati999 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Ant Location: Wooster Join Date: Dec 2013 Motorcycle(s): Ducati 999 2012 Ninja 250r Ducati748 Yellow finally running 2003 SV650 S (SOLD) Posts: A lot.	Check out Auto Zone or Advance Auto or what ever auto shops you may have in your area for auto paint. Auto paint takes longer to dry and cost more but will last and look better longer

April 8th, 2021, 04:42 PM	#46
Chloebelle Meowtercyclist Name: Chloe Location: Springfield, Oregon Join Date: Apr 2017 Motorcycle(s): Harumi, 2007 EX250F Posts: 63	HI THERE, HEY THERE, HO THERE! Finding myself finally getting tired of the horribly faded paint job, and still searching for the right pink. In the meantime, I've decided to do a test: Vinyl wrapping her.... In cheap shelf liner. If the side panels hold up well enough, I'll tackle the rest of the bodywork. :3

April 8th, 2021, 07:47 PM	#47
Triple Jim Guy Who Enjoys Riding Name: Jim Location: North Carolina Join Date: Jul 2016 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250 Posts: A lot. MOTM - Oct '18, Aug '17, Aug '16	That looks amazingly good, CB.

February 14th, 2022, 12:03 PM	#54
Chloebelle Meowtercyclist Name: Chloe Location: Springfield, Oregon Join Date: Apr 2017 Motorcycle(s): Harumi, 2007 EX250F Posts: 63	Aaaand done! ... For now. I still want to get new decals at some point.

February 14th, 2022, 12:22 PM	#55
Triple Jim Guy Who Enjoys Riding Name: Jim Location: North Carolina Join Date: Jul 2016 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250 Posts: A lot. MOTM - Oct '18, Aug '17, Aug '16	Custom decals usually don't cost an awful lot, in case you have any creative ideas.

February 14th, 2022, 12:26 PM	#56
CaliGrrl ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Kerry Location: Ventura, CA Join Date: Jan 2016 Motorcycle(s): Ninja650 Posts: A lot. MOTM - Apr '18, Apr '17, Apr '16	Nice!

March 31st, 2023, 09:50 AM	#58
Chloebelle Meowtercyclist Name: Chloe Location: Springfield, Oregon Join Date: Apr 2017 Motorcycle(s): Harumi, 2007 EX250F Posts: 63	The road so far, and the future that may come to pass... Been a while, ya'll!

June 14th, 2023, 10:13 AM	#60
Chloebelle Meowtercyclist Name: Chloe Location: Springfield, Oregon Join Date: Apr 2017 Motorcycle(s): Harumi, 2007 EX250F Posts: 63	Took some time to take her apart and refresh her look a bit. :3 Pushed through three days of wrenching and painting, and caused a CFS flare up that had me almost bed-ridden for two. Worth it! :P
	1 out of 1 members found this post helpful.

June 14th, 2023, 05:34 PM	#61
DannoXYZ ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: AKA JacRyann Location: Mesa, AZ Join Date: Dec 2011 Motorcycle(s): CB125T CBR250R-MC19 CBR250RR-MC22 NSR350R-MC21 VF500F CBR600RR SFV650 VFR750F R1M ST1300PA Valkyrie-F6C Posts: A lot. MOTY - 2018, MOTM - Nov '17	So awesome and cute!!!

June 15th, 2023, 01:32 PM	#62
CaliGrrl ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Kerry Location: Ventura, CA Join Date: Jan 2016 Motorcycle(s): Ninja650 Posts: A lot. MOTM - Apr '18, Apr '17, Apr '16	Nice work!

December 14th, 2023, 01:26 PM	#63
Chloebelle Meowtercyclist Name: Chloe Location: Springfield, Oregon Join Date: Apr 2017 Motorcycle(s): Harumi, 2007 EX250F Posts: 63	Link to original page on YouTube. She idles rough at 8000rpm, with a noticeable knock. When throttling up, she sputters and dies. When the issue first presented itself, she was revving up and down on her own... While I was doing 60mph on the freeway. Last futzed with by Alex; December 21st, 2023 at 06:06 PM. Reason: video link fixed

December 14th, 2023, 02:15 PM	#64
Triple Jim Guy Who Enjoys Riding Name: Jim Location: North Carolina Join Date: Jul 2016 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250 Posts: A lot. MOTM - Oct '18, Aug '17, Aug '16	I'm sorry you're having trouble, Chloe. I'm just guessing at this point, but not taking throttle points to dirty carbs. Revving up and down on her own at 60 mph could be dirty carbs surging, or a cylinder intermittently losing spark. When I got my 250 used, its carbs were dirty and I had noticeable surging at 55 mph. I assume when you said "revving up and down" you meant that you could feel the bike speeding up and slowing down on its own, as in surging. The clunkiness at idle sounds like the typical clutch noise that old 250s develop. Does it get better if you pull in the clutch lever? It could also be cam chain noise.

March 24th, 2024, 11:56 AM	#65
Chloebelle Meowtercyclist Name: Chloe Location: Springfield, Oregon Join Date: Apr 2017 Motorcycle(s): Harumi, 2007 EX250F Posts: 63	Yep, acceleration surging. After some testing, it's been determined that the issue is with the charging system and a dying battery, so I've replaced the battery and have a new stator on the way. That's gonna be fun to replace...

March 27th, 2024, 06:26 AM	#66
EternalNewb ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: S Location: CA/MA, usually Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250R, 2007 Ninja 650R, 2001 F650 Dakar Posts: A lot.	I'm glad it's something you can repair within reason. Also, wish I were closer, because I'd totally help with replacing the stator; I did a complete engine and wiring harness swap on a 650R a few years back, and have also replaced stators. You've put a lot of work into the bike, and she's awesome, so I'm glad that it was a cry for help and not a swan song. Looking forward to updates!