My streetfighter build.

nickadolph · June 5th, 2011, 05:43 AM

Thought I'd post up the current progress of my streetfighter build. I plan to cut of the brackets on the tank as soon as I run out of gas, and I'm going to use the trail tech vapor for a gauge. Don't know if I'm going to keep the blinkers there yet, time will tell.

randomwalk101 · June 5th, 2011, 05:48 AM

Choppa.

nickadolph · June 5th, 2011, 05:57 AM

God I wish, this is just to tide me over until I can afford a cruiser.

rockNroll · June 5th, 2011, 07:27 AM

Is that truck bed liner stuff?

nickadolph · June 5th, 2011, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by rockNroll

Is that truck bed liner stuff?

Yep, herculiner.

alex.s · June 5th, 2011, 11:13 AM

SICK bedline job. love it. i personally like gaugeless bikes but yeah... legalities...
BTW i think you have a cat stuck in your exhaust pipe.

nice job on the coolant tank... also isn't the mirror on the wrong side?

love it.

maxwellca21 · June 5th, 2011, 12:06 PM

what build? you just spray truck bed liner on a bike and took off the fairing.

cerberusrex25 · June 5th, 2011, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by maxwellca21

what build? you just spray truck bed liner on a bike and took off the fairing.

So, he still worked on the bike and I assume he still has more work to do. No one is disrespecting you or your bike, please don't do that to others.

Back on topic, I assume you are gonna stick some clip ons on it Nickadolph? It would look way more aggressive. Overall great bike.

nickadolph · June 5th, 2011, 02:37 PM

Yep bars in the near future. Need to anyways, the right side is bent from a low side.

nickadolph · June 5th, 2011, 02:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alex.s

SICK bedline job. love it. i personally like gaugeless bikes but yeah... legalities...
BTW i think you have a cat stuck in your exhaust pipe.

nice job on the coolant tank... also isn't the mirror on the wrong side?

love it.

I'll be getting another mirror for the other side. I just didn't want to buy two if it wasn't going to work out.

Alex · June 5th, 2011, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by nickadolph

Yep, herculiner.

Herculiner. Made famous by one of the funniest threads on any forum, ever.

Enjoy.

cerberusrex25 · June 5th, 2011, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Alex

Herculiner. Made famous by one of the funniest threads on any forum, ever.

Enjoy.

HAHAHAHA, I just got done reading that. Dude should've used disposable gloves.

Lvr · June 6th, 2011, 06:39 AM

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Originally Posted by maxwellca21

what build? you just spray truck bed liner on a bike and took off the fairing.

Look a little closer. he's done quite a bit more than that.

@ the OP; are you gonna take off the mounting tabs on the tail plastics? those should go IMO if you're not running the other plastics. That looks really nice though dude. Just need some new headers. I'm a big fan of how the area p pipes look. I always thought they'd be good on a naked.

nickadolph · June 6th, 2011, 06:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Lvr

Look a little closer. he's done quite a bit more than that.

@ the OP; are you gonna take off the mounting tabs on the tail plastics? those should go IMO if you're not running the other plastics. That looks really nice though dude. Just need some new headers. I'm a big fan of how the area p pipes look. I always thought they'd be good on a naked.

Yeah the tabs will be getting cut off.

ricochet08 · June 6th, 2011, 06:46 AM

I like it

kaiserz · June 6th, 2011, 06:51 AM

I like it, But I would fall in love with this if it has it's front fender on (: just saying (I really like the street fighter build with fenders)

nickadolph · June 6th, 2011, 06:56 AM

I was going to keep the fender at first but it just looked too bulky next to the bare forks.

Buffalony · June 23rd, 2011, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by nickadolph

I was going to keep the fender at first but it just looked too bulky next to the bare forks.

I agree.
Maybe find some fork boot covers to go over the fork travel section. Should help fatten up their look for a front fender

I'd pull the guard off the front of the muffler and trim the remaining tabs.

Find some cheap muffler wrap for the headers back to the muffler.

The tank should look good with out the tabs. Clip-ons and one tall round black mirror.

keep us posted.

wayanlam · June 23rd, 2011, 07:56 PM

thats the strangest/funniest position ive seen for the blinkers so far. definitely something out of the norm, hehe...

that new paint job looks indestructible now

nickadolph · June 24th, 2011, 10:21 PM

So I got the tank tabs cut off and I threw some drag bars on it instead of clipons because it only cost about $30 bucks for the same riding position. I'll post some pics up tomorrow after I do my wiring cleanup and ignition relocate

nickadolph · June 24th, 2011, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Buffalony

I agree.
Maybe find some fork boot covers to go over the fork travel section. Should help fatten up their look for a front fender

I'd pull the guard off the front of the muffler and trim the remaining tabs.

Find some cheap muffler wrap for the headers back to the muffler.

The tank should look good with out the tabs. Clip-ons and one tall round black mirror.

keep us posted.

I'm actually really liking the fender less look for now. The mirrors are where I'm getting the most frustrated, because I don't really care much for the bar ends. You think I should just go with the standard black circle ones that screw into the lever perches?

hoodadooda · June 24th, 2011, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by nickadolph

You think I should just go with the standard black circle ones that screw into the lever perches?

Yes! That would look pretty good imo. I would also like to suggest a custom bracket from good 'ol Home Depot to mount the turn signals to the forks next to the headlamp. You may need to solder in some more wire for the signals.

hoodadooda · June 24th, 2011, 11:35 PM

Aw yeah mspaint

setasai · June 25th, 2011, 01:34 AM

That looks sweet. It has always felt wierd to see the newgen's naked since mine's not. Kinda gives it that rugged look. Also, I agree with the ms paint location for the signals. Doesnt the previous location get in the way of your legs? I'd imagine it's exactly where my shins/knees would be.

nickadolph · June 25th, 2011, 08:58 AM

the signals are about an inch in front of my shins, haven't bumped em yet.

Buffalony · June 26th, 2011, 12:31 AM

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Originally Posted by nickadolph

I'm actually really liking the fender less look for now. You think I should just go with the standard black circle ones that screw into the lever perches?

I understand. But when and if you hit some wet weather you may regret that choice a little

Prob wouldnt hurt to snag a front fender from someone on the forums. At least you;d have it if you changed ur mind.

The standard bar mounts would look fine. One on the left is typical, two is added visibility. I've always admired this guys bike. http://youtu.be/3IrtI2VYZHs I think his bar mounted mirrors are absolutly spot on for this bike. Maybe you could contact him for the source if you like them too.

You could always BBQ black the headers too. just remember "high temp paint" if you decide to go that route

I'd definitly get those signals mounted further up front. maybe near the side of the headlight if they can reach. I dont think the stock wires would though. They gotta be somewhere that gives the bike a uniform balanced look. Street fighters have a history... you could always fab some cheap brackets with cheap metal stock from home depot. or if your completely broke try aluminum cans cut and folded over with holes drilled where you need em. Good luck Nick. Keep us updated

nickadolph · June 26th, 2011, 08:16 PM

I actually have ridden in the rain already without the fender, not bad at all. I do still have the stock fender in case I change my mind though.

nickadolph · July 2nd, 2011, 12:16 PM

Time for an update sorry for the long wait had some issues with the ignition. So I finally got my bars put on and lowered the front end about an inch. It's are much more aggressive stance than the stock ones at about 2-3 inches wider and 2-2.5 inches further forward. They are much more comfortable than stock too, I took a 2.5 hour ride today and felt better afterwards than I ever did with the stock bars. I deleted the ignition to allow me to mount the bars further forward and replaced it with two buttons under the rear seat. Next things I need to do are to pickup some mirrors, which will be the standard black round ones that mount to the lever perches. I also have some expanded steel to make a radiator guard out of, and then I'm going to look into moving the turn signals.

alex.s · July 2nd, 2011, 12:23 PM

dude... thats ****ing awesome. props.

alex.s · July 2nd, 2011, 12:25 PM

what's the second switch for?

nickadolph · July 2nd, 2011, 01:00 PM

Being that the stock ignition has 7 wires divided into 3 groups there was no way to reduce it down to one button unless I were to use a dpst switch, which I couldn't find locally. A guy over on custom fighters gave me some help on which wires I could combine to get it down to two switches instead of four which is what I originally thought I would need.

alex.s · July 2nd, 2011, 02:40 PM

you could use the switch to feed a dpst relay. just a thought. are yoou planning on swapping levers or repairing it? looks great so far, keep up the good work.

highpsiguy · July 2nd, 2011, 03:16 PM

I like the Herculiner. DO NOT USE THE PAINT ON BEDLINER FROM WALMART! I painted the bed of my flatbed truck with it and my pressure cleaning trailer with that crap... trying to remember name of it-edit... Duplicolor is the brand-. All that stuff has done is peeled off...and yes I did prep it all right. I once did paint and body for a living.....

nickadolph · July 2nd, 2011, 04:08 PM

I'll be keeping the levers, I have no problems with a little rash on the tip. The bedliner they sell at walmart is rustoleum last I checked.

alex.s · July 2nd, 2011, 04:30 PM

nick, they're nice and easy to repair yourself
http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=71051

Buffalony · July 5th, 2011, 02:58 PM

looking good. Magic Marker on the lever end is a good cheap quick fix.

ducducgooseit · July 5th, 2011, 04:09 PM

Mad Max, baby!

tanman2003 · August 7th, 2011, 07:54 AM

can you please show more pics of how the handlebars are mounted?

rabies · September 28th, 2012, 05:55 AM

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Originally Posted by tanman2003

can you please show more pics of how the handlebars are mounted?

x2

June 5th, 2011, 05:43 AM	#1
nickadolph ninjette.org member Name: nick Location: Twin Cities, MN Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): ninja 250 Posts: 168	My streetfighter build. Thought I'd post up the current progress of my streetfighter build. I plan to cut of the brackets on the tank as soon as I run out of gas, and I'm going to use the trail tech vapor for a gauge. Don't know if I'm going to keep the blinkers there yet, time will tell.

June 5th, 2011, 07:27 AM	#4
rockNroll . Name: rock Location: greenville, south carolina Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): black Posts: A lot.	Is that truck bed liner stuff? __________________________________________________ Always get a second opinion because most of these people are makin' this stuff up

June 5th, 2011, 11:13 AM	#6
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	SICK bedline job. love it. i personally like gaugeless bikes but yeah... legalities... BTW i think you have a cat stuck in your exhaust pipe. nice job on the coolant tank... also isn't the mirror on the wrong side? love it. __________________________________________________

June 5th, 2011, 12:06 PM	#7
maxwellca21 ninjette.org member Name: Max Location: san marcos Join Date: Oct 2010 Motorcycle(s): 09 ninja 250 Posts: 131	what build? you just spray truck bed liner on a bike and took off the fairing. __________________________________________________ ride it like you stole it!

June 23rd, 2011, 07:56 PM	#19
wayanlam ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Wayan Location: Bali - Indonesia Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2014 Z250 Posts: A lot.	thats the strangest/funniest position ive seen for the blinkers so far. definitely something out of the norm, hehe... that new paint job looks indestructible now __________________________________________________ Kawasaki Z250, Bored up to 300cc with 12.8 CR, 41hp at wheel 27nm torque, Two bros full exhaust with DB killer Dynojet Power Commander V, KnN Open filter, intake and exhaust ported, Puig Windshield

June 5th, 2011, 05:48 AM	#2
randomwalk101 self wrencher Name: john Location: houston Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 08 250r and 07 600r Posts: A lot.	Choppa.

June 5th, 2011, 05:57 AM	#3
nickadolph ninjette.org member Name: nick Location: Twin Cities, MN Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): ninja 250 Posts: 168	God I wish, this is just to tide me over until I can afford a cruiser.

June 5th, 2011, 02:37 PM	#9
nickadolph ninjette.org member Name: nick Location: Twin Cities, MN Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): ninja 250 Posts: 168	Yep bars in the near future. Need to anyways, the right side is bent from a low side.

June 6th, 2011, 06:46 AM	#15
ricochet08 ninjette.org guru Name: Ross Location: St. Louis Join Date: Aug 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2007 ninja ex500, 2010 Ninja 250r, 2004 zzr600, 2003 CBR600rr, 2013 Ninja 300...in that order :D Posts: 266	I like it

June 6th, 2011, 06:51 AM	#16
kaiserz There's a limit to s2pdty Name: A.D. Location: NoVa the burg Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 250r ninja (sold) Posts: A lot.	I like it, But I would fall in love with this if it has it's front fender on (: just saying (I really like the street fighter build with fenders)

June 6th, 2011, 06:56 AM	#17
nickadolph ninjette.org member Name: nick Location: Twin Cities, MN Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): ninja 250 Posts: 168	I was going to keep the fender at first but it just looked too bulky next to the bare forks.

June 24th, 2011, 10:21 PM	#20
nickadolph ninjette.org member Name: nick Location: Twin Cities, MN Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): ninja 250 Posts: 168	So I got the tank tabs cut off and I threw some drag bars on it instead of clipons because it only cost about $30 bucks for the same riding position. I'll post some pics up tomorrow after I do my wiring cleanup and ignition relocate

June 25th, 2011, 01:34 AM	#24
setasai ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Brian Location: Detroit, MI Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R Green Posts: A lot.	That looks sweet. It has always felt wierd to see the newgen's naked since mine's not. Kinda gives it that rugged look. Also, I agree with the ms paint location for the signals. Doesnt the previous location get in the way of your legs? I'd imagine it's exactly where my shins/knees would be.

June 25th, 2011, 08:58 AM	#25
nickadolph ninjette.org member Name: nick Location: Twin Cities, MN Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): ninja 250 Posts: 168	the signals are about an inch in front of my shins, haven't bumped em yet.

June 26th, 2011, 08:16 PM	#27
nickadolph ninjette.org member Name: nick Location: Twin Cities, MN Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): ninja 250 Posts: 168	I actually have ridden in the rain already without the fender, not bad at all. I do still have the stock fender in case I change my mind though.

July 2nd, 2011, 12:16 PM	#28
nickadolph ninjette.org member Name: nick Location: Twin Cities, MN Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): ninja 250 Posts: 168	Time for an update sorry for the long wait had some issues with the ignition. So I finally got my bars put on and lowered the front end about an inch. It's are much more aggressive stance than the stock ones at about 2-3 inches wider and 2-2.5 inches further forward. They are much more comfortable than stock too, I took a 2.5 hour ride today and felt better afterwards than I ever did with the stock bars. I deleted the ignition to allow me to mount the bars further forward and replaced it with two buttons under the rear seat. Next things I need to do are to pickup some mirrors, which will be the standard black round ones that mount to the lever perches. I also have some expanded steel to make a radiator guard out of, and then I'm going to look into moving the turn signals.

July 2nd, 2011, 12:23 PM	#29
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	dude... thats ****ing awesome. props. __________________________________________________

July 2nd, 2011, 12:25 PM	#30
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	what's the second switch for? __________________________________________________

July 2nd, 2011, 01:00 PM	#31
nickadolph ninjette.org member Name: nick Location: Twin Cities, MN Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): ninja 250 Posts: 168	Being that the stock ignition has 7 wires divided into 3 groups there was no way to reduce it down to one button unless I were to use a dpst switch, which I couldn't find locally. A guy over on custom fighters gave me some help on which wires I could combine to get it down to two switches instead of four which is what I originally thought I would need.

July 2nd, 2011, 02:40 PM	#32
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	you could use the switch to feed a dpst relay. just a thought. are yoou planning on swapping levers or repairing it? looks great so far, keep up the good work. __________________________________________________

July 2nd, 2011, 03:16 PM	#33
highpsiguy ninjette.org guru Name: Kevin Location: Athens Join Date: Aug 2010 Motorcycle(s): 1981 Honda Cx500 Custom, 2002 Ninja 250 Posts: 289 Blog Entries: 1	I like the Herculiner. DO NOT USE THE PAINT ON BEDLINER FROM WALMART! I painted the bed of my flatbed truck with it and my pressure cleaning trailer with that crap... trying to remember name of it-edit... Duplicolor is the brand-. All that stuff has done is peeled off...and yes I did prep it all right. I once did paint and body for a living..... __________________________________________________ "Rudeness is a weak persons attempt at strength." Last futzed with by highpsiguy; July 3rd, 2011 at 04:11 PM.

July 2nd, 2011, 04:08 PM	#34
nickadolph ninjette.org member Name: nick Location: Twin Cities, MN Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): ninja 250 Posts: 168	I'll be keeping the levers, I have no problems with a little rash on the tip. The bedliner they sell at walmart is rustoleum last I checked.

July 2nd, 2011, 04:30 PM	#35
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	nick, they're nice and easy to repair yourself http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=71051 __________________________________________________

July 5th, 2011, 02:58 PM	#36
Buffalony ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Joe Location: Buffalo NY Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 08 Ninja 250 "Wasabi", 82 Yamaha xj650j Posts: A lot.	looking good. Magic Marker on the lever end is a good cheap quick fix. __________________________________________________

July 5th, 2011, 04:09 PM	#37
ducducgooseit Name: ... Location: ... Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): ... Posts: 999	Mad Max, baby!

August 7th, 2011, 07:54 AM	#38
tanman2003 ninjette.org member Name: Brian Location: Georgia Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2004 Kawasaki Ninja 250, 2007 Harley Davidson Nightster XL 1200N Posts: 99	can you please show more pics of how the handlebars are mounted?

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