Classy farkles?

Zim · February 18th, 2010, 03:57 PM

I bought an EX250 swearing I'd keep it stock but as soon as I started tuning it up and getting it ready to ride, I caught the mod bug. Again. I gave up and just started collecting all of the stuff I was going to put on it anyway. So I'm doing the fender eliminator mod, integrated rear clear turn signals, flushmount turn signals up front with clear lenses, a black Euro Sport shield from Mike's Shields, MT75 tires for a lower profile and lower stance. I'd also like to shave the grab bar eventually or get an Airtech cowl when I have an extra $100 to light on fire.

I don't like the look of black wheels so I'm going to strip the paint. I got black reflective tape because I was impressed how noticeable they are on other bikes at night. I thought about powdercoating the wheels white. I think it would look good on a dark blue bike with silver brightwork. But it might be a huge PITA to keep them clean.

I have a gold RK chain coming in. I've got a collection of decals from the upgraded parts I've purchased. Does anyone have pictures of decals on the swingarm? I wonder if it would look ricey or silly on a tiny 250cc bike. Do you think it would be too much?

Snake · February 18th, 2010, 04:13 PM

I have never been a fan of parts stickers on bikes or cars. I figure that on race bikes and cars the parts manufacturers pay/sponsor the racers to put the stickers on. Since they are not paying me to advertise for them I would raather let people guess what I have or just ask me. Just my opinion.

2WheelGuy · February 18th, 2010, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Snake

I have never been a fan of parts stickers on bikes or cars. I figure that on race bikes and cars the parts manufacturers pay/sponsor the racers to put the stickers on. Since they are not paying me to advertise for them I would raather let people guess what I have or just ask me. Just my opinion.

+1 No contingency/sponsorship - no stickers! Last year I even put duct tape over the "Kawasaki" on my tank since they weren't paying.

Zim · February 18th, 2010, 04:33 PM

I kinda agree about the decals. I usually debadge everything on my vehicles. Keeps it clean looking. If there was a way to get rid of that one annoying decal remnant from the front fairing that's under the clearcoat on the tank, I would.

What do you think about powdercoating the wheels?

2WheelGuy · February 18th, 2010, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Zim

What do you think about powdercoating the wheels?

Depends on the color.

Zim · February 18th, 2010, 04:44 PM

Semi-gloss white against Metallic Nocturne Blue (a.k.a. dark blue) with silver brightwork.

Same paint scheme as this one, but without the XTREME CYCLE decal, smaller tires and an Area P stainless exhaust instead of stock black cans. I think this guy painted his rearsets and pegs black. I'm going to axe the NINJA decal on the lower cowl but keep the go faster stripes on the rear and up front.

JokerSeven · February 20th, 2010, 08:25 AM

I like that paint scheme. If it were me, I would leave the wheels alone.

Actually the more I look at it, I love that color scheme! what year model is it ?

Zim · February 20th, 2010, 07:58 PM

2004, Midnight Nocturne Blue with Galaxy Silver and Pearl Chateau Gray trim.

mikesova · January 8th, 2011, 10:42 AM

I have that same color bike and I think it looks so much better w/o the Ninja decals on the bottom fairing and without the Kawasaki strip on the front fairing.

smead · January 9th, 2011, 11:45 PM

if you want to change the wheels do what i did; polish them, but i guess the lip would be fine and less of a pita. it changes it and keeps it looking stock(ish). you need paint stripper, masking tape, a dremal with a wire wheel and polishing wheels, mothers mag and aluminum polish, ANDpatients!!! it takes a really long time to look good and have a mirror finish. the quick route would be brushed finish which you strip, sand with 600 grit wet dry and call it a day

tiggen · January 21st, 2011, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Zim

What do you think about powdercoating the wheels?

Orange would be pimp.

MiniCog · January 21st, 2011, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by tiggen

Orange would be pimp.

How about silver? Like the '07's color?

Yasko · January 21st, 2011, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by smead

if you want to change the wheels do what i did; polish them, but i guess the lip would be fine and less of a pita. it changes it and keeps it looking stock(ish). you need paint stripper, masking tape, a dremal with a wire wheel and polishing wheels, mothers mag and aluminum polish, ANDpatients!!! it takes a really long time to look good and have a mirror finish. the quick route would be brushed finish which you strip, sand with 600 grit wet dry and call it a day

Any photos of the polished wheels?

Josh_kcco · January 14th, 2014, 01:48 AM

awesome bike man! i think this is the best color scheme for this model.

here is mine =] im going to do the fender eliminator soon.
photo(2).jpg

kirk595x · January 15th, 2014, 10:22 AM

I think Silver reflective wheel strips would look nice and save alot of money on powder coating. Have you considered a Zero Gravity Double Bubble? Looks awesome and is functional.

JohnnyBravo · January 15th, 2014, 05:30 PM

Heck of a necro, Welcome to 2 years in the future folks

It does look good for a pregen though... Now I wanna take of my Kawi stickers

fishdip · January 15th, 2014, 05:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zim

Semi-gloss white against Metallic Nocturne Blue (a.k.a. dark blue) with silver brightwork.

Same paint scheme as this one, but without the XTREME CYCLE decal, smaller tires and an Area P stainless exhaust instead of stock black cans. I think this guy painted his rearsets and pegs black. I'm going to axe the NINJA decal on the lower cowl but keep the go faster stripes on the rear and up front.

What size/ tires are on that?

JohnnyBravo · January 15th, 2014, 05:52 PM

He hasn't been online since 2011

fishdip · January 15th, 2014, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by JohnnyBravo

He hasn't been online since 2011

I am sure the powers that be will know what they are.

JohnnyBravo · January 15th, 2014, 06:23 PM

Tis possible

February 18th, 2010, 03:57 PM	#1
Zim ninjette.org member Name: Zim Location: Bay Area Join Date: Dec 2009 Motorcycle(s): '04 EX250F Posts: 65	Classy farkles? I bought an EX250 swearing I'd keep it stock but as soon as I started tuning it up and getting it ready to ride, I caught the mod bug. Again. I gave up and just started collecting all of the stuff I was going to put on it anyway. So I'm doing the fender eliminator mod, integrated rear clear turn signals, flushmount turn signals up front with clear lenses, a black Euro Sport shield from Mike's Shields, MT75 tires for a lower profile and lower stance. I'd also like to shave the grab bar eventually or get an Airtech cowl when I have an extra $100 to light on fire. I don't like the look of black wheels so I'm going to strip the paint. I got black reflective tape because I was impressed how noticeable they are on other bikes at night. I thought about powdercoating the wheels white. I think it would look good on a dark blue bike with silver brightwork. But it might be a huge PITA to keep them clean. I have a gold RK chain coming in. I've got a collection of decals from the upgraded parts I've purchased. Does anyone have pictures of decals on the swingarm? I wonder if it would look ricey or silly on a tiny 250cc bike. Do you think it would be too much?

January 15th, 2014, 10:22 AM	#15
kirk595x ninjette.org guru Name: Robbie Location: Sacramento Join Date: Jan 2013 Motorcycle(s): 03' Ninja 250ex Posts: 333	I think Silver reflective wheel strips would look nice and save alot of money on powder coating. Have you considered a Zero Gravity Double Bubble? Looks awesome and is functional. __________________________________________________ Perform Random Acts of Coolness!!ATGATT

January 15th, 2014, 05:30 PM	#16
JohnnyBravo Certifiable nontundrum Name: Harper Location: NC Milkshake stand Join Date: Mar 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2013 SE NINJA 300 Posts: Too much. MOTM - Sep '13, Sep '16	Heck of a necro, Welcome to 2 years in the future folks It does look good for a pregen though... Now I wanna take of my Kawi stickers __________________________________________________

January 15th, 2014, 05:52 PM	#18
JohnnyBravo Certifiable nontundrum Name: Harper Location: NC Milkshake stand Join Date: Mar 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2013 SE NINJA 300 Posts: Too much. MOTM - Sep '13, Sep '16	He hasn't been online since 2011 __________________________________________________

January 15th, 2014, 06:23 PM	#20
JohnnyBravo Certifiable nontundrum Name: Harper Location: NC Milkshake stand Join Date: Mar 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2013 SE NINJA 300 Posts: Too much. MOTM - Sep '13, Sep '16	Tis possible __________________________________________________

February 18th, 2010, 04:13 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	I have never been a fan of parts stickers on bikes or cars. I figure that on race bikes and cars the parts manufacturers pay/sponsor the racers to put the stickers on. Since they are not paying me to advertise for them I would raather let people guess what I have or just ask me. Just my opinion.

February 18th, 2010, 04:33 PM	#4
Zim ninjette.org member Name: Zim Location: Bay Area Join Date: Dec 2009 Motorcycle(s): '04 EX250F Posts: 65	I kinda agree about the decals. I usually debadge everything on my vehicles. Keeps it clean looking. If there was a way to get rid of that one annoying decal remnant from the front fairing that's under the clearcoat on the tank, I would. What do you think about powdercoating the wheels?

February 18th, 2010, 04:44 PM	#6
Zim ninjette.org member Name: Zim Location: Bay Area Join Date: Dec 2009 Motorcycle(s): '04 EX250F Posts: 65	Semi-gloss white against Metallic Nocturne Blue (a.k.a. dark blue) with silver brightwork. Same paint scheme as this one, but without the XTREME CYCLE decal, smaller tires and an Area P stainless exhaust instead of stock black cans. I think this guy painted his rearsets and pegs black. I'm going to axe the NINJA decal on the lower cowl but keep the go faster stripes on the rear and up front.

February 20th, 2010, 08:25 AM	#7
JokerSeven Ride it like you stole it Name: Jeremy Location: Bama Join Date: Jan 2010 Motorcycle(s): '09 Ninja 250R, '04 R6(sold) Posts: 362	I like that paint scheme. If it were me, I would leave the wheels alone. Actually the more I look at it, I love that color scheme! what year model is it ?

February 20th, 2010, 07:58 PM	#8
Zim ninjette.org member Name: Zim Location: Bay Area Join Date: Dec 2009 Motorcycle(s): '04 EX250F Posts: 65	2004, Midnight Nocturne Blue with Galaxy Silver and Pearl Chateau Gray trim.

January 8th, 2011, 10:42 AM	#9
mikesova ninjette.org member Name: Mike Location: Gladwin, MI Join Date: Apr 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2002 XR200r Posts: 128	I have that same color bike and I think it looks so much better w/o the Ninja decals on the bottom fairing and without the Kawasaki strip on the front fairing.

January 9th, 2011, 11:45 PM	#10
smead ninjette.org newbie Name: S Location: Usa Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 07 ninja 250 Posts: 3	if you want to change the wheels do what i did; polish them, but i guess the lip would be fine and less of a pita. it changes it and keeps it looking stock(ish). you need paint stripper, masking tape, a dremal with a wire wheel and polishing wheels, mothers mag and aluminum polish, ANDpatients!!! it takes a really long time to look good and have a mirror finish. the quick route would be brushed finish which you strip, sand with 600 grit wet dry and call it a day

January 14th, 2014, 01:48 AM	#14
Josh_kcco ninjette.org guru Name: Josh Location: Kern Join Date: Dec 2013 Motorcycle(s): '04 Ninja 250R Posts: 367	awesome bike man! i think this is the best color scheme for this model. here is mine =] im going to do the fender eliminator soon. photo(2).jpg

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