March 3rd, 2015, 07:22 AM | #1 |
ninjette.org newbie
Name: Maks
Location: Rosebud, VIC
Join Date: Jan 2015 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250 Posts: 2
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Upgraded my lady - 2008 Ninja 250
So I'm full time on a bike and had this one since the beginning. Have been living in a house with a steep driveway covered with small rocks and having a lack of experience I have dropped it a couple of times. Last year I moved to another house and having more experience under the belt I decided it's time to do some work on my bike.
This is how it looked: IMG_2354.jpg IMG_2353.jpg IMG_0305.jpg IMG_0310.jpg Getting naked IMG_0315.jpg IMG_0320.jpg After a good clean IMG_0326.jpg IMG_0329.jpg IMG_0341.jpg Adjusting the valves IMG_0334.jpg Changing the gasket IMG_0338.jpg Removed the air box and installed a new K&N breather IMG_0344.jpg Unfortunately I didn't take any more photos during the process, but here is the list of what I have done: Changed front and rear sprockets + new chain Changed front and rear braking discs + new brake line Gave a good clean inside and outside (took almost two days to clean, some parts were really dirty) Adjusted the valves (5 out of 8 were out of range) Drained, flushed and refilled the coolant system Removed the air box + installed K&N air filter & breather Removed the number plate fender Re jetted the carbs Installed led lights, usb port, phone mount New grips and levers Changed the exhaust and wrapped the pipes + radiator guard Cleaned the forks + changed the oil and seals Changed spark plugs Changed oil filter + oil Here is the finished product: IMG_0416.jpg IMG_0419.jpg IMG_0421.jpg IMG_0427.jpg IMG_0430.jpg IMG_0431.jpg IMG_0443.jpg Factory Pro Stage 3 RAM phone mount Two Brothers M2 Slip-on Black Series Carbon Fiber Exhaust Wezmoto Braided brake lines Arashi front and rear brake discs Vortex Rear Sprocket JT front sprocket GoMotoTrip.com full body custom design fairing kit + Gas Tank Cover Competition Werkers Fender Eliminator kit X-Ring Drive Chain MotoDynamic Integrated Tail Light EBC Braking Pads HH K&N R-0990 Air Filter + Breather USB port, LED smoke lens turn signals, rear spools, grips, throttle tube, bar ends, clutch and front brake levers, front and rear foot pegs, radiator guard, exhaust thermo wrap |
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March 3rd, 2015, 07:37 AM | #2 |
in your machine
Name: Scott
Location: Summer Shade, Ky.
Join Date: Oct 2014 Motorcycle(s): 98 Ninja 250/F12 aka ZX-2R "SERENITY", 91 Ninja 500/A5 aka ZX-5R "Phoenix", 84 Honda GL1200A "SIREN" Posts: A lot.
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Excellent work, nothing beats the feeling of making a bike your own.
Best part is it's an ongoing project. Here my list of modifications, and the photo build link is below. And I'm still adding to the list. Work performed : Cut and set sag front fork springs(springs from a Ninja 500 1st generation, rate is .85kg/mm ) Replace fork oil 15wt synthetic Install new fork seals and dust caps Replace rear shock(zx600c) Replace shock oil 15wt synthetic Change gears +1/-2 Rebuild/tune carbs, adjust idle mixture K&N air filter New brake pads F&R EBC extreme HH New Wave front rotor Used OEM rear rotor Modified OEM seat(gel/foam insert, Custom Seat Creation cover solo line cf silver/cf metal, heated kit) Extra heavy bar ends(3"/23oz) Heated grips w/ foam covers Touring windscreen(7 JuRock 18" 73%tint flip) Shorter bar risers(ZX600c lower bars about 1 1/2") Removed paint from rims, bare aluminum Bridgestone BT-45s w/ Dynabeads Stainless steel allen head fasteners Stainless steel braided brake lines Shorty adjustable levers HD clutch springs Charge/voltage LED indicator LED clock HID headlight(55w 6k) Replaced all other bulbs with CREE LEDs DIY integrated tail light kit w/clear lens DIY rear fender elimination DIY licence plate mount(LEDs to illuminate the plate/red LEDs tied into brake light) * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Brake light modulator Maintenance free gel battery Compact air horn 2007 Complete OEM fairing set silver Genuine imitation carbon fiber wrap misc parts Reflective custom graphics ZX-2R silver Reflective custom graphic NINJA red(taillight lens) Reflective rim tape silver Electronic turn indicator relay Replace front side reflectors with flush mount turn indicators LEDs Installed rearview camera system Installed oil cooler Strip paint off grab handle, bare aluminum alloy.* Custom reflective graphic "SERENITY" for windscreen* silver Aluminum chain guard from Suzuki Bandit 1200 Swing arm plugs from 08 Ninja 250 Mad Hornets Turn Signal Indicators* w/duel color Cree LEDs(amber/white) FH010 R/R modification. Installed Universal Rear View Side Mirror Rain Board Sun Visor Shade Shield, genuine imitation carbon fiber wrap with non- visible clear coat applied. All this and full maintenance and rebuild everything else except the motor. I'm sure I'm forget some stuff, but you get the idea.
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March 3rd, 2015, 08:00 AM | #3 |
ninjette.org newbie
Name: Maks
Location: Rosebud, VIC
Join Date: Jan 2015 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250 Posts: 2
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Thanks Ghostt! It's definitely feels great to have your own personalised bike. Also, you get to know your ride from inside out.
I agree with you that it's an ongoing process. Even after all that work I still want to add/change more stuff. However, it's a very enjoyable process, so I'm not complaining. Great job on your bike as well. I like the touch of carbon fiber |
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March 3rd, 2015, 08:17 AM | #4 |
The Corner Whisperer
Name: Chris (aka Reactor)
Location: Northern KY
Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much.
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March 3rd, 2015, 08:37 AM | #5 |
in your machine
Name: Scott
Location: Summer Shade, Ky.
Join Date: Oct 2014 Motorcycle(s): 98 Ninja 250/F12 aka ZX-2R "SERENITY", 91 Ninja 500/A5 aka ZX-5R "Phoenix", 84 Honda GL1200A "SIREN" Posts: A lot.
Blog Entries: 25
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Thank you, I love adding new and different things, and a long winter and cabin fever gives one a lot of ideas, trust me, I have a few coming up to do now, so keep an eye on my BLOG.
I would like to add to the photo below the line, "you need to customize it then"
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March 3rd, 2015, 09:23 AM | #6 |
Inline 4!!!
Name: Danny
Location: MA
Join Date: May 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2008 CBR600rr, 1987 KLR 250 Posts: A lot.
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Awesome looking bike! Congrats, it looks like all your hard work has paid off.
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March 8th, 2015, 11:14 AM | #7 |
ninjette.org member
Name: Shawn
Location: Texas City Texas
Join Date: Mar 2015 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250r Posts: 24
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Great lookin scooter man..really like the scheme
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March 8th, 2015, 11:20 AM | #8 |
chaos theory
Name: Scott
Location: Detroit
Join Date: Jul 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250r SE ; 2007 ZZR600 Posts: 123
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Nice Upgrade!
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March 17th, 2015, 11:25 AM | #9 |
ninjette.org member
Name: Peter
Location: Queens, New York
Join Date: Mar 2014 Motorcycle(s): '01 250R and 13' Ninja 300 Posts: 28
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Woah that is a ton of work. Looks sweet!
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