Gold Brake Calipers???

dubojr1 · September 24th, 2010, 06:50 AM

First of all... Thank you Vince for taking the time to photo-shop a picture for comparison. You are indeed a valued member here.

I'm looking for opinions here people. What do you think about the gold brake calipers with the Green SE?

I have come to know a GREAT Powder-coat source here locally while working on my 650R wheel conversion. I think the gold looks awesome and for $10 a caliper... liking it more.

Flashmonkey · September 24th, 2010, 07:43 AM

For $10 a caliper...why not? Hell, I may copy you.

lux · September 24th, 2010, 07:45 AM

Looks nice! So do the passenger pegs. Is the source Tripage? If so, how about some LEDs in the passenger pegs?

dubojr1 · September 24th, 2010, 07:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flashmonkey

For $10 a caliper...why not? Hell, I may copy you.

I talked to owner of the PC business (Pro-Tec). He said he is willing to do shipping if needed. Send them to him, pay via credit card or PayPal and then ship them back. Anyone interested? Might could get a group discount if we can gather up some. I'll be doing mine prolly in the next few days but I'd be willing to coordinate something for those interested.

lux: I might would if I had them but I've already removed my passenger pegs.

Reswob · September 24th, 2010, 09:10 AM

Nope.
1) Gold accents are for black bikes
2) You can't even see the rear caliper
3) Making the caliper stand out only showcases how dinky it is
4) Sure it's 'only' $10, but you have to disassemble the caliper, bleed the brakes, etc.
5) How about green?

dubojr1 · September 24th, 2010, 09:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reswob

Nope.
1) Gold accents are for black bikes
2) You can't even see the rear caliper
3) Making the caliper stand out only showcases how dinky it is
4) Sure it's 'only' $10, but you have to disassemble the caliper, bleed the brakes, etc.
5) How about green?

Taking the calipers apart is simple and I have a one man bleeder so thats simple too. Keep in mind I have Area P exhaust and I think the rear caliper is seen more with it. Also, the bike has alot of green already. I think green would be too much. Thanks for the input though.

Flashmonkey · September 24th, 2010, 09:45 AM

LOL damnit Jason you're making me consider spending money....

Although $10/caliper is tempting, my gixxer has big, honking 6-pots and there's two of them...and rebuilding those calls for a lot of seals. I'll have to look into it as other aspects of my bike need attention (read: my big butt blew out my rear suspension haha).

dubojr1 · September 24th, 2010, 09:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flashmonkey

LOL damnit Jason you're making me consider spending money....

Although $10/caliper is tempting, my gixxer has big, honking 6-pots and there's two of them...and rebuilding those calls for a lot of seals. I'll have to look into it as other aspects of my bike need attention (read: my big butt blew out my rear suspension haha).

Glad to help...

Suspension is prolly a better choice at this time though. Add the calipers to the mod list though!

Flashmonkey · September 24th, 2010, 10:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dubojr1

Glad to help...

Suspension is prolly a better choice at this time though. Add the calipers to the mod list though!

Yea I will...that list is growing unfortunately.

kkim · September 24th, 2010, 12:26 PM

how well does powdercoat stand up to heat? Calipers can get really hot.

I think the gold/green works well together.

how about gold wheel centers/spokes to go along with that?

Snake · September 24th, 2010, 02:27 PM

I like it. I think it adds a splash of bling bling to the bike.

TygaUSA.com · September 24th, 2010, 05:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kkim

how well does powdercoat stand up to heat? Calipers can get really hot.

Should be ok....looks good too!

dubojr1 · September 27th, 2010, 07:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kkim

how well does powdercoat stand up to heat? Calipers can get really hot.

Calipers are in and the business owner says the PC should be good up to 700 degrees. From what little I could find on the web, calipers may reach temps up to 450 degrees. Should be good to go! I guess the pads and rotors deal with the majority of the heat.

dubojr1 · October 1st, 2010, 10:09 AM

Well the calipers are back...

Hopefully I'll get them back on this weekend. Install pictures may have to wait till I get my rear wheel project done.

want1sobad · October 1st, 2010, 10:18 AM

the black ones are mine, turned out great - i'll post pics soon.

Snake · October 1st, 2010, 10:19 AM

The look great. I can't wait to see what they look like on your bike.

Flashmonkey · October 1st, 2010, 11:24 AM

Holy crap those look good!

dubojr1 · October 1st, 2010, 11:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flashmonkey

Holy crap those look good!

ha... your hooked now!

Snake · October 1st, 2010, 11:27 AM

At only $10 a caliper I think that is well worth the investment. You would spend more time and money trying to do it yourself.

Flashmonkey · October 1st, 2010, 12:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dubojr1

ha... your hooked now!

Yup...I'm screwed hahaha. I guess it's time to whore myself out to the fat chicks again.....

kkim · October 1st, 2010, 01:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flashmonkey

Yup...I'm screwed hahaha. I guess it's time to whore myself out to the fat chicks again.....

again???

Flashmonkey · October 1st, 2010, 07:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kkim

again???

Fat chicks need lovin' too

dubojr1 · October 1st, 2010, 07:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flashmonkey

Fat chicks need lovin' too

I was thinking the same thing...

Snake · October 1st, 2010, 08:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dubojr1

I was thinking the same thing...

you thinking about whoring yourself out to the fat chicks too? I hope it pays well.

DBentley415 · October 1st, 2010, 09:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reswob

1) Gold accents are for black bikes

Gold accents are for blue, black, red, white....ANYTHING BUT a green bike!!!

Flashmonkey · October 1st, 2010, 09:48 PM

Looks pretty good to me

Edit: Uhmm...is it just me or is that orangey-gold?

dubojr1 · October 2nd, 2010, 06:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kchesney415

Gold accents are for blue, black, red, white....ANYTHING BUT a green bike!!!

What about a green, black, white, and red bike like the one we talking about?

demp · October 2nd, 2010, 08:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flashmonkey

Looks pretty good to me

Edit: Uhmm...is it just me or is that orangey-gold?

definitely orangey gold

Snake · October 2nd, 2010, 09:04 AM

I say be an individual and go with anything you like no matter what anyone thinks or says.

DBentley415 · October 2nd, 2010, 12:39 PM

ugh that look like something ridiculous that would show up to a packer game...gross

wellcraft · October 2nd, 2010, 01:20 PM

I would like to see a Photoshop of my red bike with gold calipers and the black center piece of the front/rear disk in gold too. I already have a steering damper gold and it looks good, and I wasn't a fan before of that combination. If I can see a Photoshop I might ended up doing this mod.

dubojr1 · October 2nd, 2010, 02:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kchesney415

ugh that look like something ridiculous that would show up to a packer game...gross

Well it seems your in the minority that doesn't like it. Oh well, to each his own I guess.

dubojr1 · October 4th, 2010, 04:59 AM

All back together now. Pics coming soon!

Snake · October 4th, 2010, 06:45 AM

Cool, looking forward to the pics.

dubojr1 · October 6th, 2010, 04:54 PM

A teaser till I get some time to take some better pictures.

Blackwidow · October 6th, 2010, 04:59 PM

i'm guessing this gold calipers is a guy thing, cuz the difference is so minimal, I wouldn't do it...unless it adds some more braking power or something.

Blackwidow · October 6th, 2010, 05:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flashmonkey

why would anyone do this to a bike, it looks hideous!!!!

dubojr1 · October 6th, 2010, 05:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blackwidow

i'm guessing this gold calipers is a guy thing, cuz the difference is so minimal, I wouldn't do it...unless it adds some more braking power or something.

I have to disagree but to each their own!

BTW... of course gold stops faster! Duh

Blackwidow · October 6th, 2010, 05:09 PM

lol good point! haha

the bike looks like a cross between crap and shyt...then covered up with a layer of pearl to add shine to the crap and shyt. i'd be embarressed riding that thing.

dubojr1 · October 13th, 2010, 06:46 AM

Pictures are posted!

http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showt...190#post224190

September 24th, 2010, 06:50 AM	#1
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.	Gold Brake Calipers??? First of all... Thank you Vince for taking the time to photo-shop a picture for comparison. You are indeed a valued member here. I'm looking for opinions here people. What do you think about the gold brake calipers with the Green SE? I have come to know a GREAT Powder-coat source here locally while working on my 650R wheel conversion. I think the gold looks awesome and for $10 a caliper... liking it more. __________________________________________________ 09 250R SE: Paying it forward one post at a time! Don't forget to add yourself to our Member Map

September 24th, 2010, 09:10 AM	#5
Reswob ninjette.org sage Name: Josh Location: Richmond VA Join Date: Oct 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Triumph Bonneville Black Posts: 627	Nope. 1) Gold accents are for black bikes 2) You can't even see the rear caliper 3) Making the caliper stand out only showcases how dinky it is 4) Sure it's 'only' $10, but you have to disassemble the caliper, bleed the brakes, etc. 5) How about green? __________________________________________________ '08 Bonneville Black sold->'08 Ninja 250R \| OES Swingarm Spools \| EBC HH brake pads \| reflector delete \| no-cut brake light modulator \| DIY fender eliminator

October 1st, 2010, 10:09 AM	#14
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.	Well the calipers are back... Hopefully I'll get them back on this weekend. Install pictures may have to wait till I get my rear wheel project done. __________________________________________________ 09 250R SE: Paying it forward one post at a time! Don't forget to add yourself to our Member Map

October 4th, 2010, 04:59 AM	#33
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.	All back together now. Pics coming soon! __________________________________________________ 09 250R SE: Paying it forward one post at a time! Don't forget to add yourself to our Member Map

October 6th, 2010, 04:59 PM	#36
Blackwidow ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Paulette Location: . Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	i'm guessing this gold calipers is a guy thing, cuz the difference is so minimal, I wouldn't do it...unless it adds some more braking power or something. __________________________________________________ sometimes I aim to please, but mostly I shoot to kill

September 24th, 2010, 07:43 AM	#2
Flashmonkey Professional belly dancer Name: James Location: Toronto Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 1992 GSX-R 750 Posts: A lot.	For $10 a caliper...why not? Hell, I may copy you.

September 24th, 2010, 07:45 AM	#3
lux ninjette.org guru Name: lux Location: NY Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250R Posts: 306	Looks nice! So do the passenger pegs. Is the source Tripage? If so, how about some LEDs in the passenger pegs?

September 24th, 2010, 09:45 AM	#7
Flashmonkey Professional belly dancer Name: James Location: Toronto Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 1992 GSX-R 750 Posts: A lot.	LOL damnit Jason you're making me consider spending money.... Although $10/caliper is tempting, my gixxer has big, honking 6-pots and there's two of them...and rebuilding those calls for a lot of seals. I'll have to look into it as other aspects of my bike need attention (read: my big butt blew out my rear suspension haha).

September 24th, 2010, 12:26 PM	#10
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	how well does powdercoat stand up to heat? Calipers can get really hot. I think the gold/green works well together. how about gold wheel centers/spokes to go along with that?

September 24th, 2010, 02:27 PM	#11
Snake ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rick Location: Alexandria, Louisiana Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much. MOTY - 2017, MOTM - Jan '19, Oct '16, May '14	I like it. I think it adds a splash of bling bling to the bike.

October 1st, 2010, 10:18 AM	#15
want1sobad Ninjette CPT Name: Vince Location: jacksonville, fl Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): Black 08 250r Posts: A lot.	the black ones are mine, turned out great - i'll post pics soon.

October 1st, 2010, 10:19 AM	#16
Snake ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rick Location: Alexandria, Louisiana Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much. MOTY - 2017, MOTM - Jan '19, Oct '16, May '14	The look great. I can't wait to see what they look like on your bike.

October 1st, 2010, 11:24 AM	#17
Flashmonkey Professional belly dancer Name: James Location: Toronto Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 1992 GSX-R 750 Posts: A lot.	Holy crap those look good!

October 1st, 2010, 11:27 AM	#19
Snake ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rick Location: Alexandria, Louisiana Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much. MOTY - 2017, MOTM - Jan '19, Oct '16, May '14	At only $10 a caliper I think that is well worth the investment. You would spend more time and money trying to do it yourself.

October 1st, 2010, 09:48 PM	#26
Flashmonkey Professional belly dancer Name: James Location: Toronto Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 1992 GSX-R 750 Posts: A lot.	Looks pretty good to me Edit: Uhmm...is it just me or is that orangey-gold?

October 2nd, 2010, 09:04 AM	#29
Snake ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rick Location: Alexandria, Louisiana Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much. MOTY - 2017, MOTM - Jan '19, Oct '16, May '14	I say be an individual and go with anything you like no matter what anyone thinks or says.

October 2nd, 2010, 12:39 PM	#30
DBentley415 ninjette.org member Name: Kayla Location: Wisconsin Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250 Posts: 206	ugh that look like something ridiculous that would show up to a packer game...gross

October 2nd, 2010, 01:20 PM	#31
wellcraft ninjette.org guru Name: JR Location: Augusta, GA Join Date: Dec 2009 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250R Posts: 432	I would like to see a Photoshop of my red bike with gold calipers and the black center piece of the front/rear disk in gold too. I already have a steering damper gold and it looks good, and I wasn't a fan before of that combination. If I can see a Photoshop I might ended up doing this mod.

October 4th, 2010, 06:45 AM	#34
Snake ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rick Location: Alexandria, Louisiana Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much. MOTY - 2017, MOTM - Jan '19, Oct '16, May '14	Cool, looking forward to the pics.

October 6th, 2010, 05:09 PM	#39
Blackwidow ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Paulette Location: . Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	lol good point! haha the bike looks like a cross between crap and shyt...then covered up with a layer of pearl to add shine to the crap and shyt. i'd be embarressed riding that thing. __________________________________________________ sometimes I aim to please, but mostly I shoot to kill

October 13th, 2010, 06:46 AM	#40
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.	Pictures are posted! http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showt...190#post224190 __________________________________________________ 09 250R SE: Paying it forward one post at a time! Don't forget to add yourself to our Member Map

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