Solo Seat from ebay

key3thermal · October 28th, 2011, 11:39 AM

Has anyone bought one of these?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/320774261608...S:1123&vxp=mtr

I contacted the seller and he said that the color is designed to match the Kawasaki candy plasma blue.

I have the 09, which i think is the Candy Thunder blue.
I haven't seen a candy plasma in person so how good will the colour matching be?

dubojr1 · October 28th, 2011, 11:41 AM

It won't match, they are too different.

key3thermal · October 28th, 2011, 11:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dubojr1

It won't match, they are too different.

well that sucks, don't really want to pay $100 plus tax for a solo seat.

dubojr1 · October 28th, 2011, 12:09 PM

You won't if you wait for the right deal. I paid $35 for mine used but in good condition.

key3thermal · October 28th, 2011, 12:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dubojr1

You won't if you wait for the right deal. I paid $35 for mine used but in good condition.

From ebay or local classifieds?

dubojr1 · October 28th, 2011, 01:34 PM

Ninjette member actually.

CZroe · October 28th, 2011, 02:54 PM

Wow. I just paid $70 used for CP blue and I've been looking for a better deal for three years. These must not bhe original. Now, the description says that they paint it after you order, so I would assume that they could do CT Blue too. After all, CTB is easier.

trevor_shiggs · October 30th, 2011, 10:04 AM

whats the color called of 2010? Blue.
That wont be right will it?
Thanks.

CZroe · October 30th, 2011, 02:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by trevor_shiggs

whats the color called of 2010? Blue.
That wont be right will it?
Thanks.

Metallic Island Blue (MIB).

trevor_shiggs · October 31st, 2011, 09:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CZroe

Metallic Island Blue (MIB).

thanks

key3thermal · October 31st, 2011, 06:17 PM

got an update from the seller, he said that he will paint match it for me.

Order the product
Don't pay
Email and tell them the colour
When they confirm the colour then you pay.

pjed · October 31st, 2011, 07:29 PM

Bought mine from this seller last week to match the candy plasma blue. Hopefully it matches and fits well. At this price I do have my doubts...we'll see.

key3thermal · October 31st, 2011, 07:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pjed

Bought mine from this seller last week to match the candy plasma blue. Hopefully it matches and fits well. At this price I do have my doubts...we'll see.

Well i guess you are the Guinea pig for this one. I'll wait until yours comes in. Which might take a while im guessing.

pjed · October 31st, 2011, 07:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by key3thermal

Well i guess you are the Guinea pig for this one. I'll wait until yours comes in. Which might take a while im guessing.

I'll let you know.

CZroe · October 31st, 2011, 09:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pjed

I'll let you know.

I'd like to know as well. I already scratched up my OEM one and I want to use it for a theming project.

pjed · November 2nd, 2011, 03:54 PM

Got the seat cowl today. I ordered it on 10/21 so the shipping was actually pretty quick. Cosmetically, it looks good. There are a few blemishes on the bottom lip but no big deal. The color looks great...matches prefectly. The fit, unless I'm missing something, totally sux! The back piece of the cowl has no way to firmly attach to the bike and just flopps around. No way to slide it on the tab like the seat. Is there a piece that I'm missing that's required for the cowl vs the seat? Here's a few pics.

dubojr1 · November 2nd, 2011, 04:25 PM

Yep... Your missing the rubber grommet that goes in that big hole under the seat on the bike.

pjed · November 2nd, 2011, 04:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dubojr1

Yep... Your missing the rubber grommet that goes in that big hole under the seat on the bike.

I'm glad to hear that...so this grommet is the all that holds the back of the cowl and the whole thing is on there solid? Didn't see any on eBay. Guess I'll try Ron Ayers or Bike Bandit.

dubojr1 · November 2nd, 2011, 04:58 PM

Actual I think the consensus is Lowes has a better than stock replacement. Try searching "Hillman & seat cowl". I think thats the company name. There's a part # on here somewhere. I'll post it tomorrow if you can't find it.

pjed · November 2nd, 2011, 05:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dubojr1

Actual I think the consensus is Lowes has a better than stock replacement. Try searching "Hillman & seat cowl". I think thats the company name. There's a part # on here somewhere. I'll post it tomorrow if you can't find it.

Appreciate it...just checked the fiche on both Ron Ayers and Bike Bandit and both don't even show a hole in that part of the subframe.

pjed · November 2nd, 2011, 06:28 PM

Thanks for posting the link Phil.

Going to try to make it to Lowe's in the next couple days and remount that cowl. If that goes well then this seller's got a great product for a good price.

dubojr1 · November 3rd, 2011, 04:46 AM

Yep... that's the one. Thanks Phil!

pjed · November 3rd, 2011, 03:53 PM

Got the grommet today. The first time I put the cowl down, it was such a tight fit that it pushed the grommet through. I wiggled it down and it seems to fit fine...you can still pull the cowl up from the back though. Also, there's quite a bit of play in the front piece. Think I may need to put bigger bumpers on there.

Are these same symptoms that people experience with the factory cowl?

dubojr1 · November 4th, 2011, 09:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pjed

Are these same symptoms that people experience with the factory cowl?

Yes

dubojr1 · November 4th, 2011, 09:50 AM

Others experiences with them (including mine):

http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showt...t+cowl+fitment

CZroe · November 4th, 2011, 11:34 PM

Looks like I'll be ordering one too.

What do you guys think about this guy's shorty levers? http://www.ebay.com/itm/Racing-Brake...item336d336a7e

Edit: Without a multi-item shipping discount, it seems pointless to add any other items... especially when I see the same levers from other sellers for less money shipped.

solo440 · November 8th, 2011, 07:50 AM

Just ordered one from them in Kawasaki Green. Should get it in 8 - 13 business days, can't wait!

key3thermal · November 8th, 2011, 08:21 AM

i'll be ordering mine in candy thunder blue, let's see how good the colour matching is.

solo440 · November 9th, 2011, 09:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by key3thermal

i'll be ordering mine in candy thunder blue, let's see how good the colour matching is.

Yea, i hope the color matching is good. They were helpful to me in making sure that the green they had was the Kawasaki 617 Lime Green that is on my bike. I guess i'll find out in a couple of weeks.

tazz · November 10th, 2011, 09:46 AM

Dont the solo seats come as OEM?

I picked up (black) for my green ninja, from the dealer while I was taking my ninjette home

I think it cost me something like $85.

key3thermal · November 10th, 2011, 09:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tazz

Dont the solo seats come as OEM?

I picked up (back) for my green ninja, from the dealer while I was taking my ninjette home

I think it cost me something like $85.

yea they do. but here they are so expensive. $100 plus tax

zCasanova · January 18th, 2012, 02:31 AM

So, everyone who's ordered from this seller has an exact color match?

muzkur · January 18th, 2012, 04:32 AM

I want one of these but I'm afraid color dont match too.

So, my solution: All the rear in my bike are in black vinyl, so I can buy one seat cowl and put vinyl too.

CZroe · March 3rd, 2012, 04:16 AM

Well, 2008 CP Blue is probably the hardest to match and the OP didn't have any complaints. Well, I dunno about 2012 CL Green but I haven't heard any complaints about matching that other than ColorRite not having the codes for the longest time.

key3thermal · March 3rd, 2012, 11:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CZroe

Well, 2008 CP Blue is probably the hardest to match and the OP didn't have any complaints. Well, I dunno about 2012 CL Green but I haven't heard any complaints about matching that other than ColorRite not having the codes for the longest time.

I got mine from them, the color matching is not perfect but its pretty close. It didn't come with the grommet. I don't know where to get it from here locally. I'll look around.

CZroe · March 4th, 2012, 02:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by key3thermal

I got mine from them, the color matching is not perfect but its pretty close. It didn't come with the grommet. I don't know where to get it from here locally. I'll look around.

Everyone tells me that it came with the bike and that the OEM cowl did not include it, but I don't recall ever seeing it under my seat. I got mine at Lowes. If they don't have that there, there is always the dealer.

October 28th, 2011, 11:39 AM	#1
key3thermal ninjette.org member Name: Wajeeh Location: Toronto, Canada Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250r Blue Posts: 55	Solo Seat from ebay Has anyone bought one of these? http://www.ebay.com/itm/320774261608...S:1123&vxp=mtr I contacted the seller and he said that the color is designed to match the Kawasaki candy plasma blue. I have the 09, which i think is the Candy Thunder blue. I haven't seen a candy plasma in person so how good will the colour matching be?

October 28th, 2011, 11:41 AM	#2
dubojr1 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jason Location: Jacksonville, Florida Join Date: May 2010 Motorcycle(s): 09 Ninja 250R SE, 07 Honda CRF230F, 06 Honda CRF150F Posts: A lot.	It won't match, they are too different. __________________________________________________ 09 250R SE: Paying it forward one post at a time! Don't forget to add yourself to our Member Map

October 28th, 2011, 12:09 PM	#4
dubojr1 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jason Location: Jacksonville, Florida Join Date: May 2010 Motorcycle(s): 09 Ninja 250R SE, 07 Honda CRF230F, 06 Honda CRF150F Posts: A lot.	You won't if you wait for the right deal. I paid $35 for mine used but in good condition. __________________________________________________ 09 250R SE: Paying it forward one post at a time! Don't forget to add yourself to our Member Map

October 28th, 2011, 01:34 PM	#6
dubojr1 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jason Location: Jacksonville, Florida Join Date: May 2010 Motorcycle(s): 09 Ninja 250R SE, 07 Honda CRF230F, 06 Honda CRF150F Posts: A lot.	Ninjette member actually. __________________________________________________ 09 250R SE: Paying it forward one post at a time! Don't forget to add yourself to our Member Map

October 30th, 2011, 10:04 AM	#8
trevor_shiggs ninjette.org member Name: Canada Location: Duncan, B.C. Canada Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250r Posts: 80	whats the color called of 2010? Blue. That wont be right will it? Thanks. __________________________________________________ 2010 Ninja 250 Danmoto Carbon Slip On,Factory Pro Jet Kit,K&N R-0990 Air Filter,10000K HID's,Carbon Fiber Shogun No Cut Frame Sliders & Swingarm Spools,SSR Lowering Links and more....

October 28th, 2011, 02:54 PM	#7
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.	Wow. I just paid $70 used for CP blue and I've been looking for a better deal for three years. These must not bhe original. Now, the description says that they paint it after you order, so I would assume that they could do CT Blue too. After all, CTB is easier.

October 31st, 2011, 06:17 PM	#11
key3thermal ninjette.org member Name: Wajeeh Location: Toronto, Canada Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250r Blue Posts: 55	got an update from the seller, he said that he will paint match it for me. Order the product Don't pay Email and tell them the colour When they confirm the colour then you pay.

October 31st, 2011, 07:29 PM	#12
pjed ninjette.org guru Name: Paul Location: Midwest Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): 1999 Kawasaki ZRX1100, 2006 Yamaha R1, 2006 Kawasaki ZZR600, 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R, 2017 Kawasaki Z900 Posts: 320	Bought mine from this seller last week to match the candy plasma blue. Hopefully it matches and fits well. At this price I do have my doubts...we'll see.

November 2nd, 2011, 04:25 PM	#17
dubojr1 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jason Location: Jacksonville, Florida Join Date: May 2010 Motorcycle(s): 09 Ninja 250R SE, 07 Honda CRF230F, 06 Honda CRF150F Posts: A lot.	Yep... Your missing the rubber grommet that goes in that big hole under the seat on the bike. __________________________________________________ 09 250R SE: Paying it forward one post at a time! Don't forget to add yourself to our Member Map

November 2nd, 2011, 04:58 PM	#19
dubojr1 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jason Location: Jacksonville, Florida Join Date: May 2010 Motorcycle(s): 09 Ninja 250R SE, 07 Honda CRF230F, 06 Honda CRF150F Posts: A lot.	Actual I think the consensus is Lowes has a better than stock replacement. Try searching "Hillman & seat cowl". I think thats the company name. There's a part # on here somewhere. I'll post it tomorrow if you can't find it. __________________________________________________ 09 250R SE: Paying it forward one post at a time! Don't forget to add yourself to our Member Map

November 2nd, 2011, 06:28 PM	#21
pjed ninjette.org guru Name: Paul Location: Midwest Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): 1999 Kawasaki ZRX1100, 2006 Yamaha R1, 2006 Kawasaki ZZR600, 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R, 2017 Kawasaki Z900 Posts: 320	Thanks for posting the link Phil. Going to try to make it to Lowe's in the next couple days and remount that cowl. If that goes well then this seller's got a great product for a good price.

November 3rd, 2011, 04:46 AM	#22
dubojr1 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jason Location: Jacksonville, Florida Join Date: May 2010 Motorcycle(s): 09 Ninja 250R SE, 07 Honda CRF230F, 06 Honda CRF150F Posts: A lot.	Yep... that's the one. Thanks Phil! __________________________________________________ 09 250R SE: Paying it forward one post at a time! Don't forget to add yourself to our Member Map

November 3rd, 2011, 03:53 PM	#23
pjed ninjette.org guru Name: Paul Location: Midwest Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): 1999 Kawasaki ZRX1100, 2006 Yamaha R1, 2006 Kawasaki ZZR600, 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R, 2017 Kawasaki Z900 Posts: 320	Got the grommet today. The first time I put the cowl down, it was such a tight fit that it pushed the grommet through. I wiggled it down and it seems to fit fine...you can still pull the cowl up from the back though. Also, there's quite a bit of play in the front piece. Think I may need to put bigger bumpers on there. Are these same symptoms that people experience with the factory cowl?

November 4th, 2011, 09:50 AM	#25
dubojr1 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jason Location: Jacksonville, Florida Join Date: May 2010 Motorcycle(s): 09 Ninja 250R SE, 07 Honda CRF230F, 06 Honda CRF150F Posts: A lot.	Others experiences with them (including mine): http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showt...t+cowl+fitment __________________________________________________ 09 250R SE: Paying it forward one post at a time! Don't forget to add yourself to our Member Map

November 4th, 2011, 11:34 PM	#26
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.	Looks like I'll be ordering one too. What do you guys think about this guy's shorty levers? http://www.ebay.com/itm/Racing-Brake...item336d336a7e Edit: Without a multi-item shipping discount, it seems pointless to add any other items... especially when I see the same levers from other sellers for less money shipped. Last futzed with by CZroe; November 5th, 2011 at 02:08 AM.

November 8th, 2011, 07:50 AM	#27
solo440 ninjette.org member Name: Alex Location: Southern Illinois Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R SE Posts: 45	Just ordered one from them in Kawasaki Green. Should get it in 8 - 13 business days, can't wait! __________________________________________________ 2009 250R SE, ProGrip CF Tank Pad, DIY Smoke Windscreen

November 8th, 2011, 08:21 AM	#28
key3thermal ninjette.org member Name: Wajeeh Location: Toronto, Canada Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250r Blue Posts: 55	i'll be ordering mine in candy thunder blue, let's see how good the colour matching is.

November 10th, 2011, 09:46 AM	#30
tazz ninjette.org member Name: Gaurav Location: Bombay(Mumbai),India Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): (2011)Ninja 250r,(2008)Yamaha yzf-R15 Posts: 70	Dont the solo seats come as OEM? I picked up (black) for my green ninja, from the dealer while I was taking my ninjette home I think it cost me something like $85. Last futzed with by tazz; November 10th, 2011 at 01:14 PM. Reason: its black not back :p

January 18th, 2012, 02:31 AM	#32
zCasanova ninjette.org member Name: Devin Location: Lancaster, SC Join Date: Nov 2011 Motorcycle(s): '10 Ninja 250r Posts: 48	So, everyone who's ordered from this seller has an exact color match?

January 18th, 2012, 04:32 AM	#33
muzkur ninjette.org member Name: Fred Location: Brazil Join Date: Jan 2011 Motorcycle(s): 10' Ninja 250R Posts: 164	I want one of these but I'm afraid color dont match too. So, my solution: All the rear in my bike are in black vinyl, so I can buy one seat cowl and put vinyl too. __________________________________________________

March 3rd, 2012, 04:16 AM	#34
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.	Well, 2008 CP Blue is probably the hardest to match and the OP didn't have any complaints. Well, I dunno about 2012 CL Green but I haven't heard any complaints about matching that other than ColorRite not having the codes for the longest time.

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