The Re-Rebuild...

mr2peak · March 24th, 2016, 03:33 AM

Ok guys.

Bought this bike back in '14, rode the piss out of it as a naked bike after reviving it from a blown engine from the PO.

Got clip-ons, 70kg spring, '08 rear sets set up for GP shift, quick throttle mod, and lowered the front significantly; and I have a GSXR shock that I'm fitting to a bare frame right now. Got a full jet kit too, K&N filter, and no room for the airbox but I'm hoping to add that back in and hide it behind the (new/fun) fairings. No airbox felt like a handicap. Also got a nice dual-light headlight, but I'm hoping to ditch that for a small LED headlight that I can blend into the bodywork for the "racer" no-headlight look.

Got a new fiberglass tail, and planning on a nice 1970's-80's look fairing. Something bulbous and classic that I can tuck behind, but also small enough for the 250. Maybe A1R250 or TA125... along those lines from Airtech-streamlining. Open to suggestions. Ran naked for a while, need something else. The frame is definitely getting chopped up to make it a nice single-seater. Probably run a different fuel tank as well, something more rounded.

What other mods should I look at? Need new tires, so the newer 250/300 swing arm and tire is looking good, 17" gives decent compounds and those parts are getting pretty cheap. Emulators are in play, but I always felt like the stock forks were flexing badly, so maybe some GSXR forks? Such nice adjustable stock suspension on those bikes, but more power than I'd use responsibly..

Replacing this bike will be ~$1500, so my budget is around 1/2 that. Let's hear some suggestions!

mr2peak · March 24th, 2016, 03:51 AM

I'll also be reinforcing the frame with some plate in a few places... gusset the arch in the middle for sure. Standing a towering 5'7, the size of this bike makes more sense than stepping up to something larger. Plus, the roads I usually ride make more power meaningless, lean angle is more useful and more fun.

HoneyBadgerRy · March 24th, 2016, 04:19 AM

If you could get your hands on a yoshimura 2:1 exhaust it would help you out. It mounts on the rearset instead of the passenger footpeg mount, and it gives you more lean angle.

crazymadbastard · March 24th, 2016, 06:50 AM

I would add stainless brake and radial master cylinder. I like your plans lets see it done.

mr2peak · March 24th, 2016, 12:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HoneyBadgerRy

If you could get your hands on a yoshimura 2:1 exhaust it would help you out. It mounts on the rearset instead of the passenger footpeg mount, and it gives you more lean angle.

Forgot to mention, already have that!

Quote:

Originally Posted by crazymadbastard

I would add stainless brake and radial master cylinder. I like your plans lets see it done.

Already have a front stainless steel line. Stock brakes apart from that though.

spooph · April 8th, 2016, 12:45 PM

What about the fairing just for shipping?

mr2peak · April 8th, 2016, 06:33 PM

What is it off of?

spooph · April 11th, 2016, 07:11 PM

It's a custom made piece by @RacerX, I'm not sure what it's modeled after. I think e was going for 70's cafe-ish.

March 24th, 2016, 03:33 AM	#1
mr2peak ninjette.org member Name: james Location: SF Join Date: Mar 2014 Motorcycle(s): Hyper 821 Posts: 161	The Re-Rebuild... Ok guys. Bought this bike back in '14, rode the piss out of it as a naked bike after reviving it from a blown engine from the PO. Got clip-ons, 70kg spring, '08 rear sets set up for GP shift, quick throttle mod, and lowered the front significantly; and I have a GSXR shock that I'm fitting to a bare frame right now. Got a full jet kit too, K&N filter, and no room for the airbox but I'm hoping to add that back in and hide it behind the (new/fun) fairings. No airbox felt like a handicap. Also got a nice dual-light headlight, but I'm hoping to ditch that for a small LED headlight that I can blend into the bodywork for the "racer" no-headlight look. Got a new fiberglass tail, and planning on a nice 1970's-80's look fairing. Something bulbous and classic that I can tuck behind, but also small enough for the 250. Maybe A1R250 or TA125... along those lines from Airtech-streamlining. Open to suggestions. Ran naked for a while, need something else. The frame is definitely getting chopped up to make it a nice single-seater. Probably run a different fuel tank as well, something more rounded. What other mods should I look at? Need new tires, so the newer 250/300 swing arm and tire is looking good, 17" gives decent compounds and those parts are getting pretty cheap. Emulators are in play, but I always felt like the stock forks were flexing badly, so maybe some GSXR forks? Such nice adjustable stock suspension on those bikes, but more power than I'd use responsibly.. Replacing this bike will be ~$1500, so my budget is around 1/2 that. Let's hear some suggestions!

March 24th, 2016, 04:19 AM	#3
HoneyBadgerRy ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Ryan Location: Beaufort SC Join Date: Aug 2015 Motorcycle(s): 05 Ninja 250, 04 KTM 625 SMC, 01 Xc250 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 3	If you could get your hands on a yoshimura 2:1 exhaust it would help you out. It mounts on the rearset instead of the passenger footpeg mount, and it gives you more lean angle. __________________________________________________ Because Unregistered sucks at riding.

March 24th, 2016, 06:50 AM	#4
crazymadbastard I'm crazy,your excuse is? Name: Winston Location: Connecticut Join Date: May 2013 Motorcycle(s): 250 2007 ninja Posts: A lot.	I would add stainless brake and radial master cylinder. I like your plans lets see it done. __________________________________________________ My Cafe Racer Build My intro post

April 11th, 2016, 07:11 PM	#8
spooph ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Spooph Location: Golden, CO Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250R Posts: A lot. MOTM - Oct '15	It's a custom made piece by @RacerX, I'm not sure what it's modeled after. I think e was going for 70's cafe-ish. __________________________________________________ My therapist has 2 wheels and a seat. If you are ever in doubt to my tone, please refer to my avatar.

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March 24th, 2016, 03:51 AM	#2
mr2peak ninjette.org member Name: james Location: SF Join Date: Mar 2014 Motorcycle(s): Hyper 821 Posts: 161	I'll also be reinforcing the frame with some plate in a few places... gusset the arch in the middle for sure. Standing a towering 5'7, the size of this bike makes more sense than stepping up to something larger. Plus, the roads I usually ride make more power meaningless, lean angle is more useful and more fun.

April 8th, 2016, 06:33 PM	#7
mr2peak ninjette.org member Name: james Location: SF Join Date: Mar 2014 Motorcycle(s): Hyper 821 Posts: 161	What is it off of?