Those with 2012 Ninjettes

LoD575 · October 19th, 2011, 03:30 PM

Obtaining farkles aka "Sparkly Sh!t" as Outlander puts it has not been a problem with the 2012 models.

I have been trying to find a solo seat cowl which matches the new candy lime green paint with no luck.

Kawasaki does not even list it on the website but I may have found a solution.
Ninja_250R Kawasaki parts house has the complete assembly listed which shows C.L.GRN listed as the color with a price tag of $92.36 associated with it.

I shot an inquiry email to them to check and see if the color is in fact the metallic candy lime green for the 2012 models.

The price seems steep for a piece of plastic covering but have not found any other listings for the candy lime green paint.

Will post update when I receive a response from the company.

greatwhiteninja · October 19th, 2011, 03:40 PM

depending how good your painting skills are you can always get the paint to match your bike from here http://www.colorrite.com/matrix-colo...TOKEN=22075146 and then find a nice cheap seat cowl and try and paint it to match..

LoD575 · October 19th, 2011, 03:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by greatwhiteninja

depending how good your painting skills are you can always get the paint to match your bike from here http://www.colorrite.com/matrix-colo...TOKEN=22075146 and then find a nice cheap seat cowl and try and paint it to match..

I wouldn't mind painting one myself if I had the equipment at my disposable. From a price standpoint it's cheaper to buy one already painted instead of materials and equipment needed.

greatwhiteninja · October 19th, 2011, 04:05 PM

very true.. i believe they make our paints in a spray can form too.. something small like a seat cowl could probably be done fairly easy with a spray can.. this all assuming you cant get one in your color and you really want one bad enough.

LoD575 · October 19th, 2011, 04:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by greatwhiteninja

very true.. i believe they make our paints in a spray can form too.. something small like a seat cowl could probably be done fairly easy with a spray can.. this all assuming you cant get one in your color and you really want one bad enough.

Spray can with a metallic paint does not sound like a good combination. Points I have learned with metallic paint is flow rate through the nozzle and drying conditions. If the paint dries with the metallic flakes out of balance with each other it looks like crap.

greatwhiteninja · October 19th, 2011, 04:10 PM

by the paint in a quart form.. find the cheapest seat cowl you can, take to a local paint shop and have them do it.. end result you will be the only one with a candy lime green seat cowl worth $200 lol hopefully you can just get the OEM for under $100 though

Havok · October 19th, 2011, 04:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LoD575

Obtaining farkles aka "Sparkly Sh!t" as Outlander puts it has not been a problem with the 2012 models.

I have been trying to find a solo seat cowl which matches the new candy lime green paint with no luck.

Kawasaki does not even list it on the website but I may have found a solution.
Ninja_250R Kawasaki parts house has the complete assembly listed which shows C.L.GRN listed as the color with a price tag of $92.36 associated with it.

I shot an inquiry email to them to check and see if the color is in fact the metallic candy lime green for the 2012 models.

The price seems steep for a piece of plastic covering but have not found any other listings for the candy lime green paint.

Will post update when I receive a response from the company.

That price is pretty much standard for all of the solo cowls. With no used ones in that color out and about yet its the best you are going to do.

CZroe · October 19th, 2011, 04:27 PM

Umm, I wouldn't complain because $92.36 is cheaper than most people pay (dealer's price?). Most people pay about $100 + tax and/or shipping. Also, I checked yesterday and ColorRite does NOT have the paint or codes for 2012 Candy Lime Green (yet?).

LoD575 · October 21st, 2011, 10:47 AM

Single Seat Assy: 99996-1364-15P from Babbit's Online is the correct part number and color for the 2012 Ninja 250 with candy lime green paint for those wanting a solo seat cowl.

Part was confirmed using the VIN# for my ninjette.

Major_Paine · October 22nd, 2011, 03:00 AM

woah. thanks for finding this. i was waiting on the dealership to give me info as to when they would have them in stock.

nightmarechevy · October 22nd, 2011, 05:14 AM

Sweet! Waiting on someone to order and confirm, lol.

Outlander Systems · October 22nd, 2011, 06:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LoD575

Obtaining farkles aka "Sparkly Sh!t"...

Hahahaha.

I want, "Sparkly Sh!t" on my tombstone.

Lil_Green_Demon · October 23rd, 2011, 07:17 AM

Solo cowls have horrible fitment. They look good, though.

Phantomx · October 23rd, 2011, 07:27 PM

Yeah I'm actually looking for a black one to match. It has "Sparkly sh!t" in the paint so I don't think a plain black one would match to well.

LoD575 · October 24th, 2011, 10:59 PM

I will probably be ordering one within the next couple months.

ator · January 1st, 2012, 06:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nightmarechevy

Sweet! Waiting on someone to order and confirm, lol.

Just ordered one, I'll post up some pics when I get it.

ator · January 9th, 2012, 05:12 PM

Well, I ordered it just before the new year and still have heard nothing, not even an email. So, I called today to check the status and was told it was on back order with no ETA, which is fine because it's too cold to ride now anyway. Buy why no email, no notification at all. they asked me if I wanted to cancel the order, I said no.

Anyway, when I do get it I will post up some pics, but it sounds like it may be awhile.

LoD575 · January 10th, 2012, 11:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ator

Well, I ordered it just before the new year and still have heard nothing, not even an email. So, I called today to check the status and was told it was on back order with no ETA, which is fine because it's too cold to ride now anyway. Buy why no email, no notification at all. they asked me if I wanted to cancel the order, I said no.

Anyway, when I do get it I will post up some pics, but it sounds like it may be awhile.

Keep us updated on this. I am still looking at purchasing one for my ninjette.

ator · January 23rd, 2012, 04:54 PM

OK, so it's on its way via Fed Ex, I'll post up pics and comments after I get it.

LoD575 · January 23rd, 2012, 04:58 PM

Thanks for the update. Looking forward to some pics.

nightmarechevy · January 23rd, 2012, 05:16 PM

+1

ForceofWill · January 23rd, 2012, 05:23 PM

Keep in mind the cowls you buy are probably a 1 stage paint with no separate clear over it. I used zaino scratch remover step on mine and the microfiber was blue after a little buff. So painting yourself would probably yield same result.

ator · January 24th, 2012, 05:24 PM

I will post up more pics after I put it together and instal it, but paint is a spot on match

LoD575 · January 24th, 2012, 05:31 PM

That is good to know. I am wondering how it fits to the bike.

walty87 · January 24th, 2012, 05:38 PM

I have the red / black 2012 250.

It's funny... the guy at the dealers told me that when I ordered my cowl that the red bike is really considered a black model!? I was like wtf really!? Obviously I knew the cowl was going to be black but kawi considers it a black bike?

Anyways sorry. This was of no help to you... My cowl was easy to order. I ordered a 2012 one (maybe they just ordered me a 2010 / 11 black one and said it was 2012) idk..

ator · January 24th, 2012, 06:02 PM

Well, I couldn't wait. Put it together in like 3 minutes, had to try it out on the bike.

Fitment, well, it's not the best. I'll get it to fit better when I have more time. But it does look damn good!!

LoD575 · January 24th, 2012, 06:13 PM

It does look good. Minor fitment issues are normally correctable. The paint is clearly spot on perfect when installed on the bike.

I will have to order myself one.

Thanx for the pics

nightmarechevy · January 24th, 2012, 06:36 PM

choneofakind · January 25th, 2012, 09:52 AM

Looking good with the cowl ator. That carbon is growing on me too

Minikin_Jo · June 20th, 2012, 01:21 PM

Ator - I might have missed it in the thread, but where did you order the cowl from? The Babbits Online place or somewhere else? It looks really good.

PsHYk · June 20th, 2012, 01:43 PM

yeah i know you already seem to have it but 100 bucks isnt bad...
here...in alaska... the kawi shop said it would be 300 bucks for one...

so i said fuk that and im just getting one from ebay...

ator · June 20th, 2012, 02:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Minikin_Jo

Ator - I might have missed it in the thread, but where did you order the cowl from? The Babbits Online place or somewhere else? It looks really good.

Babbit's online, yes

LoD575 · June 26th, 2012, 10:34 AM

I went with a Sportisi GP style cowl.
Cowl

October 19th, 2011, 03:30 PM	#1
LoD575 ninjette.org sage Name: Steve Location: Valdosta GA, US Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250, 2006 Ninja ZX6R-636 Posts: 661	Those with 2012 Ninjettes Obtaining farkles aka "Sparkly Sh!t" as Outlander puts it has not been a problem with the 2012 models. I have been trying to find a solo seat cowl which matches the new candy lime green paint with no luck. Kawasaki does not even list it on the website but I may have found a solution. Ninja_250R Kawasaki parts house has the complete assembly listed which shows C.L.GRN listed as the color with a price tag of $92.36 associated with it. I shot an inquiry email to them to check and see if the color is in fact the metallic candy lime green for the 2012 models. The price seems steep for a piece of plastic covering but have not found any other listings for the candy lime green paint. Will post update when I receive a response from the company.

October 19th, 2011, 03:40 PM	#2
greatwhiteninja Ridin Dirty Name: Ed Location: Delaware Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 white se 250r , 2008 zx6R Posts: 921	depending how good your painting skills are you can always get the paint to match your bike from here http://www.colorrite.com/matrix-colo...TOKEN=22075146 and then find a nice cheap seat cowl and try and paint it to match.. __________________________________________________ #1

October 19th, 2011, 04:05 PM	#4
greatwhiteninja Ridin Dirty Name: Ed Location: Delaware Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 white se 250r , 2008 zx6R Posts: 921	very true.. i believe they make our paints in a spray can form too.. something small like a seat cowl could probably be done fairly easy with a spray can.. this all assuming you cant get one in your color and you really want one bad enough. __________________________________________________ #1

October 19th, 2011, 04:10 PM	#6
greatwhiteninja Ridin Dirty Name: Ed Location: Delaware Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 white se 250r , 2008 zx6R Posts: 921	by the paint in a quart form.. find the cheapest seat cowl you can, take to a local paint shop and have them do it.. end result you will be the only one with a candy lime green seat cowl worth $200 lol hopefully you can just get the OEM for under $100 though __________________________________________________ #1

October 22nd, 2011, 05:14 AM	#11
nightmarechevy ninjette.org member Name: Matt Location: San Angelo, TX Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2007 ZX6R Posts: 77	Sweet! Waiting on someone to order and confirm, lol. __________________________________________________ 2012 Ninja 250 - SOLD 2007 Ninja ZX6R- 2 Bros exhaust, Puig w/s, OES sliders, hid high/low

October 19th, 2011, 04:27 PM	#8
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.	Umm, I wouldn't complain because $92.36 is cheaper than most people pay (dealer's price?). Most people pay about $100 + tax and/or shipping. Also, I checked yesterday and ColorRite does NOT have the paint or codes for 2012 Candy Lime Green (yet?).

October 21st, 2011, 10:47 AM	#9
LoD575 ninjette.org sage Name: Steve Location: Valdosta GA, US Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250, 2006 Ninja ZX6R-636 Posts: 661	Single Seat Assy: 99996-1364-15P from Babbit's Online is the correct part number and color for the 2012 Ninja 250 with candy lime green paint for those wanting a solo seat cowl. Part was confirmed using the VIN# for my ninjette.

October 22nd, 2011, 03:00 AM	#10
Major_Paine ninjette.org member Name: Ernie Location: LA area Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2004 ninja 250 (in progress), 2009 cbr600rr Posts: 122	woah. thanks for finding this. i was waiting on the dealership to give me info as to when they would have them in stock.

October 23rd, 2011, 07:17 AM	#13
Lil_Green_Demon Winging It In Life Name: Umar Location: SoCal Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250R; 2011 250R (sold) Posts: A lot.	Solo cowls have horrible fitment. They look good, though. __________________________________________________ 2011 Kawasaki Ninja 250R (Bought - Apr 22, 2011; Sold - Feb 17, 2015) 2010 Kawasaki Ninja 250R (Bought - May 01, 2017; Current)

October 23rd, 2011, 07:27 PM	#14
Phantomx ninjette.org newbie Name: Joe Location: High Falls Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250r SE (Black) Posts: 1	Yeah I'm actually looking for a black one to match. It has "Sparkly sh!t" in the paint so I don't think a plain black one would match to well.

October 24th, 2011, 10:59 PM	#15
LoD575 ninjette.org sage Name: Steve Location: Valdosta GA, US Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250, 2006 Ninja ZX6R-636 Posts: 661	I will probably be ordering one within the next couple months.

January 9th, 2012, 05:12 PM	#17
ator ninjette.org guru Name: Chris Location: Michigan Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250R Posts: 365	Well, I ordered it just before the new year and still have heard nothing, not even an email. So, I called today to check the status and was told it was on back order with no ETA, which is fine because it's too cold to ride now anyway. Buy why no email, no notification at all. they asked me if I wanted to cancel the order, I said no. Anyway, when I do get it I will post up some pics, but it sounds like it may be awhile.

January 23rd, 2012, 04:54 PM	#19
ator ninjette.org guru Name: Chris Location: Michigan Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250R Posts: 365	OK, so it's on its way via Fed Ex, I'll post up pics and comments after I get it.

January 23rd, 2012, 04:58 PM	#20
LoD575 ninjette.org sage Name: Steve Location: Valdosta GA, US Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250, 2006 Ninja ZX6R-636 Posts: 661	Thanks for the update. Looking forward to some pics.

January 23rd, 2012, 05:16 PM	#21
nightmarechevy ninjette.org member Name: Matt Location: San Angelo, TX Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2007 ZX6R Posts: 77	+1 __________________________________________________ 2012 Ninja 250 - SOLD 2007 Ninja ZX6R- 2 Bros exhaust, Puig w/s, OES sliders, hid high/low

January 23rd, 2012, 05:23 PM	#22
ForceofWill Blind 250 Loving Whore Name: Tom Location: Chesapeake, VA Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2008 250R, 02 FZ1, '20 Fat Bob 114 Posts: A lot.	Keep in mind the cowls you buy are probably a 1 stage paint with no separate clear over it. I used zaino scratch remover step on mine and the microfiber was blue after a little buff. So painting yourself would probably yield same result.

January 24th, 2012, 05:24 PM	#23
ator ninjette.org guru Name: Chris Location: Michigan Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250R Posts: 365	I will post up more pics after I put it together and instal it, but paint is a spot on match

January 24th, 2012, 05:31 PM	#24
LoD575 ninjette.org sage Name: Steve Location: Valdosta GA, US Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250, 2006 Ninja ZX6R-636 Posts: 661	That is good to know. I am wondering how it fits to the bike.

January 24th, 2012, 05:38 PM	#25
walty87 ninjette.org guru Name: andrew Location: oakdale california Join Date: Nov 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2012 ninja 250 Posts: 296	I have the red / black 2012 250. It's funny... the guy at the dealers told me that when I ordered my cowl that the red bike is really considered a black model!? I was like wtf really!? Obviously I knew the cowl was going to be black but kawi considers it a black bike? Anyways sorry. This was of no help to you... My cowl was easy to order. I ordered a 2012 one (maybe they just ordered me a 2010 / 11 black one and said it was 2012) idk..

January 24th, 2012, 06:02 PM	#26
ator ninjette.org guru Name: Chris Location: Michigan Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250R Posts: 365	Well, I couldn't wait. Put it together in like 3 minutes, had to try it out on the bike. Fitment, well, it's not the best. I'll get it to fit better when I have more time. But it does look damn good!!

January 24th, 2012, 06:13 PM	#27
LoD575 ninjette.org sage Name: Steve Location: Valdosta GA, US Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250, 2006 Ninja ZX6R-636 Posts: 661	It does look good. Minor fitment issues are normally correctable. The paint is clearly spot on perfect when installed on the bike. I will have to order myself one. Thanx for the pics

January 24th, 2012, 06:36 PM	#28
nightmarechevy ninjette.org member Name: Matt Location: San Angelo, TX Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2007 ZX6R Posts: 77	__________________________________________________ 2012 Ninja 250 - SOLD 2007 Ninja ZX6R- 2 Bros exhaust, Puig w/s, OES sliders, hid high/low

January 25th, 2012, 09:52 AM	#29
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	Looking good with the cowl ator. That carbon is growing on me too

June 20th, 2012, 01:21 PM	#30
Minikin_Jo ninjette.org sage Name: Jo Location: Howard County, MD Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300 Posts: 528	Ator - I might have missed it in the thread, but where did you order the cowl from? The Babbits Online place or somewhere else? It looks really good. __________________________________________________ I'm not short, I'm concentrated AWESOME!

June 20th, 2012, 01:43 PM	#31
PsHYk ninjette.org member Name: Pshyk Location: Fairbanks,AK Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012-250R Posts: 202	yeah i know you already seem to have it but 100 bucks isnt bad... here...in alaska... the kawi shop said it would be 300 bucks for one... so i said fuk that and im just getting one from ebay...

June 26th, 2012, 10:34 AM	#33
LoD575 ninjette.org sage Name: Steve Location: Valdosta GA, US Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250, 2006 Ninja ZX6R-636 Posts: 661	I went with a Sportisi GP style cowl. Cowl

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