My Candy Plasma Blue '08 250-Revised! - Page 2

kkim · January 13th, 2009, 10:47 AM

CG... did you ever resolve the oil pressure issue? Have you had the chance to ride again?

CaliGirl · January 13th, 2009, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by kkim

CG... did you ever resolve the oil pressure issue? Have you had the chance to ride again?

This weekend I tested the oil pressure switch and it is faulty. I don't want to try to ride it until that is resolved. I am trying to find a way to get it to the dealership for repair. It should be under warranty, but I am afraid since I did all the work on the bike on my own, that the warranty is voided. I am hoping that this weekend, one of my friends (truck) will be available to help me take it to the dealership. This needs to get resolved ASAP though...it's not doing much sitting in the garage

kkim · January 13th, 2009, 11:49 AM

Good to find out that it's only the switch and not an oil pump problem.

If the cost of the switch is not too bad, you may want to consider just replacing it on your own and not deal with the hassle of carting the bike down to the dealership and fighting over the warranty issue.

At any rate, it's great to hear you'll soon be back up and running with the buffed out bike. Again, congrats to you for the long, arduous journey you have taken to get to this level. Bike does look good!

CaliGirl · January 15th, 2009, 02:06 AM

I hope this one is easier to see....

VeX · January 15th, 2009, 02:12 AM

Dang! I would make sweet passionate love to that bike

You did a killer job fixing the bike up Miss Cali!

CaliGirl · January 15th, 2009, 02:39 AM

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Originally Posted by kkim

Good to find out that it's only the switch and not an oil pump problem.

If the cost of the switch is not too bad, you may want to consider just replacing it on your own and not deal with the hassle of carting the bike down to the dealership and fighting over the warranty issue.

At any rate, it's great to hear you'll soon be back up and running with the buffed out bike. Again, congrats to you for the long, arduous journey you have taken to get to this level. Bike does look good!

Yeah I will have to figure out whether I can do it and avoid the dealership or just have them do it and give my bike a once over while I'm there...

Either way, I will be riding soon!

And thanks for the compliment!

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Originally Posted by VeX

Dang! I would make sweet passionate love to that bike

You did a killer job fixing the bike up Miss Cali!

lol! Yeah I know. My bike is sexy

And thank you. I couldn't have gotten this far without the help of my forum gurus....especially you and Kelly

ROCKNROLLA · January 15th, 2009, 04:40 AM

Damn, very impressed

xTKx · January 15th, 2009, 05:11 PM

Very nice job CG!! I think you've done a much better job than I could do. I was new from KF, so I don't know much about your story, but you know what they say "a picture says a thousand words!"
To see it come from where it was to where it's at now, again, I'm very impressed!! Keep the updates comin.

GreezMunky · January 16th, 2009, 07:55 PM

I

what you've done with this bike..

ROCKNROLLA · January 17th, 2009, 06:52 AM

Quick question, how'd you remove your Ninja stickers?

Are you going to add an aftermarket pipe on that or respray your current one?

I whipped this up as an example but someone else used heat resistant flat black paint to paint their stock pipe, looked great!
Heres an example I thought you could do if you wanted

just brain storming haha

zartan · January 17th, 2009, 09:51 PM

Cali, that looks amazing

great job.

CaliGirl · January 18th, 2009, 02:35 AM

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Originally Posted by ROCKNROLLA

Very nice! How'd you remove your NINJA stickers as well as the glue residue? I did one tonight but gotta get rid of the residue, was planning on trying an eraser (heard it works) tomorrow. As for stickers I'm thinking of just adding 1 or 2 alpinestars ones on mine, MAYBE the "icon" crest - still deciding

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Originally Posted by ROCKNROLLA

Quick question, how'd you remove your Ninja stickers?

Are you going to add an aftermarket pipe on that or respray your current one?

I whipped this up as an example but someone else used heat resistant flat black paint to paint their stock pipe, looked great!
Heres an example I thought you could do if you wanted

just brain storming haha

The two fairings were not originally CP blue, the left was black and the right was red. I bought them both used and slightly rashed. My paint guy then had the fun job of sanding and painting them. So the Ninja stickers came off in the sanding process I would assume. The blue on the fairings was custom matched to the tank since paint from color-rite was way to expensive.

Once I have some available "extra funds" (which never happens), I will probably get a CF Area P or Yosh can...I don't think I want to paint the stock one...

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Originally Posted by xTKx

Very nice job CG!! I think you've done a much better job than I could do. I was new from KF, so I don't know much about your story, but you know what they say "a picture says a thousand words!"
To see it come from where it was to where it's at now, again, I'm very impressed!! Keep the updates comin.

Thank you! It has come a long way! Almost too long...lol

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Originally Posted by GreezMunky

I

what you've done with this bike..

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Originally Posted by zartan

Cali, that looks amazing

great job.

Thank you so much! I am very happy with how the paint scheme turned out.

ROCKNROLLA · January 18th, 2009, 02:45 AM

I just realized I asked you the same question twice lol! Sorry I havent had much sleep

CaliGirl · January 18th, 2009, 02:47 AM

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Originally Posted by ROCKNROLLA

I just realized I asked you the same question twice lol! Sorry I havent had much sleep

No biggie. I just assumed you forgot, so I answered you again!

Viper-Byte · January 19th, 2009, 12:53 AM

Wow, very nice job there CG! I am sure you will take a lot of pride while riding, knowing that you have had such a large hand in getting it back on the road

tinng321 · April 17th, 2009, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by CaliGirl

I hope this one is easier to see....

wow...

I think i'm falling in love again...
would you marry me?
would you let me hold you?
would you let me rub you clean?
would you let me ride you?

to the bike of course.

dyeclan · April 17th, 2009, 11:38 AM

CG, just plain awesome job. If you want to break up the black, why not work your 'CaliGirl' graphic from your sig in there in plasma blue? Let me know, I can mock it up for you if you wanna see it first.

Be glad to hear that you're back on the road, that thing deserves to be ridden.

talldrink · April 17th, 2009, 11:42 AM

^^^^ That's a good idea (IMHO) dyeclan for her to add her 'CaliGirl' signature graphic on the bike. That would look hawt!!!!!!

dyeclan · April 17th, 2009, 06:50 PM

Ok, this proves I have no life. IMO, it's kawi green FTW.

miks · April 17th, 2009, 08:20 PM

The blue ones look nice.

Strider · April 17th, 2009, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by dyeclan

Ok, this proves I have no life. IMO, it's kawi green FTW.

I like the last one best ... sweet!

talldrink · April 18th, 2009, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Strider

I like the last one best ... sweet!

+1

January 17th, 2009, 09:51 PM	#51
zartan ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: zartan Location: spam la Join Date: Oct 2008 Motorcycle(s): 08 250 R Posts: A lot.	Cali, that looks amazing great job. __________________________________________________ "Don't let adverse facts stand in the way of a good decision" Colin Powell

April 17th, 2009, 11:42 AM	#58
talldrink ninjette.org guru Name: Deb Location: Philly Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): '09 ninja 250 (blue) Posts: 295	^^^^ That's a good idea (IMHO) dyeclan for her to add her 'CaliGirl' signature graphic on the bike. That would look hawt!!!!!! __________________________________________________ A woman is like a teabag; you never know how strong she is until she's in hot water!

April 17th, 2009, 08:20 PM	#60
miks I'm lovin' it. Name: Mike Location: Melb, Australia Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Black 250R Posts: A lot.	The blue ones look nice. __________________________________________________ Son: When I grow up I want to ride a motorbike. Father: You can't do both son.

January 13th, 2009, 10:47 AM	#41
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	CG... did you ever resolve the oil pressure issue? Have you had the chance to ride again?

January 13th, 2009, 11:49 AM	#43
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	Good to find out that it's only the switch and not an oil pump problem. If the cost of the switch is not too bad, you may want to consider just replacing it on your own and not deal with the hassle of carting the bike down to the dealership and fighting over the warranty issue. At any rate, it's great to hear you'll soon be back up and running with the buffed out bike. Again, congrats to you for the long, arduous journey you have taken to get to this level. Bike does look good!

January 15th, 2009, 02:12 AM	#45
VeX That's me! Name: TJ Location: Ames, IA Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250r (Tis blue), 2008 CBR600RR Posts: 454	Dang! I would make sweet passionate love to that bike You did a killer job fixing the bike up Miss Cali!

January 15th, 2009, 04:40 AM	#47
ROCKNROLLA <(^^,)> Name: Vinny Location: Sydney AU Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250R (08) Posts: 83	Damn, very impressed

January 15th, 2009, 05:11 PM	#48
xTKx Finally! Name: Tony Location: Central TX Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 09 Red 250R Posts: 420 Blog Entries: 4	Very nice job CG!! I think you've done a much better job than I could do. I was new from KF, so I don't know much about your story, but you know what they say "a picture says a thousand words!" To see it come from where it was to where it's at now, again, I'm very impressed!! Keep the updates comin.

January 16th, 2009, 07:55 PM	#49
GreezMunky ninjette.org guru Name: Tor Location: TX Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 09 250r (sold), 2010 Daytona 675 Posts: 301	I what you've done with this bike..

January 18th, 2009, 02:45 AM	#53
ROCKNROLLA <(^^,)> Name: Vinny Location: Sydney AU Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250R (08) Posts: 83	I just realized I asked you the same question twice lol! Sorry I havent had much sleep

January 19th, 2009, 12:53 AM	#55
Viper-Byte ninjette.org sage Name: David Location: Wellington, New Zealand Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 08 Ninja 250R in Green! (Sold) Now 2011 Triumph Daytona 675 SE Posts: 564	Wow, very nice job there CG! I am sure you will take a lot of pride while riding, knowing that you have had such a large hand in getting it back on the road

April 17th, 2009, 11:38 AM	#57
dyeclan Scooter Trash No0b Name: Frank Location: Cleveland Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 08 EX250R 'Gears of War' Theme Bike, ZG DB screen, cowl, progrips. Posts: 73	CG, just plain awesome job. If you want to break up the black, why not work your 'CaliGirl' graphic from your sig in there in plasma blue? Let me know, I can mock it up for you if you wanna see it first. Be glad to hear that you're back on the road, that thing deserves to be ridden.

April 17th, 2009, 06:50 PM	#59
dyeclan Scooter Trash No0b Name: Frank Location: Cleveland Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 08 EX250R 'Gears of War' Theme Bike, ZG DB screen, cowl, progrips. Posts: 73	Ok, this proves I have no life. IMO, it's kawi green FTW.