86 250r parts question

fadeyt · January 16th, 2013, 11:01 PM

so I picked up this girl for cheap. run s and drives. main problem no front fairings. I've been searching no luck. Any ideas if any other years can fit? I know its probably unlikely. But worth the shot. Work ahead of me. planning on restoring. Got her for 250 $

fadeyt · January 17th, 2013, 09:00 AM

any ideas money really isn't an issue. And I got nothing but time.

Pure Lunacy · January 17th, 2013, 09:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fadeyt

Any ideas if any other years can fit?

Only '86-'87 fit, but honestly, you can make anything fit with a big enough hammer.

alex.s · January 17th, 2013, 09:15 AM

dang i want that bike. i love the 86 model. $250 is a fantastic price. i would say don't worry about looks just ride the little bastard until she can't ride no more. spend money on tires and gas

Motofool · January 17th, 2013, 09:17 AM

Welcome to the site, Josh !!!

Yes, that is the very first generation and only those parts will fit.

It is perfect the way it is.

Check this thread for ideas if you decide moving in the direction of nakedness and weight reduction.............of the bike.

http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showt...ghlight=weight

fadeyt · January 17th, 2013, 09:32 AM

hey thank you guys and yeah I love it. I really love naked bikes but man when I see her in just like she needs that fairing haha. again thank you and any suggestions towards anything is appreciated.

fadeyt · January 17th, 2013, 09:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pure Lunacy

Only '86-'87 fit, but honestly, you can make anything fit with a big enough hammer.

wanna lend me a big enough Hammer.haha.

Pure Lunacy · January 17th, 2013, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by fadeyt

wanna lend me a big enough Hammer.haha.

Well, you don't live that far away...so getting you that hammer to use wouldn't be that bad!

I've seen the 1st gen Ninja body work come up from time to time...just be patient & keep an eye out.

fadeyt · January 17th, 2013, 10:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pure Lunacy

Only '86-'87 fit, but honestly, you can make anything fit with a big enough hammer.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pure Lunacy

Well, you don't live that far away...so getting you that hammer to use wouldn't be that bad!

I've seen the 1st gen Ninja body work come up from time to time...just be patient & keep an eye out.

ok sweet deal man lol. and ok yeah I'm gonna call a contact in agusta hes got a **** ton of junk bikes. then there's a junk yard jn Franklin that might.

fadeyt · January 17th, 2013, 03:43 PM

is there other places other than ebay that have older parts. ebay doesn't have much the local yards dont eithir

fadeyt · January 17th, 2013, 07:33 PM

would it be possible to make the aftermarket fairings from ebay work? and I read on anither forum that the streamkine fairings would fit guy said he called then and they said it would dont know for sure. would kawi still be able get them. I mean I might just leave it as is but who knows. I'll keep searching lol.

Pure Lunacy · January 18th, 2013, 05:14 AM

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Originally Posted by fadeyt

I'll keep searching lol.

fadeyt · January 19th, 2013, 12:16 PM

actually the only fairing I'm looking for is the front one for the head light but thank you. I did see all those. and I have a speedo its just not on it.

Pure Lunacy · January 19th, 2013, 04:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fadeyt

actually the only fairing I'm looking for is the front one for the head light but thank you. I did see all those. and I have a speedo its just not on it.

Read the bottom, I put extras in. As you stated your looking for the front fairing...look through the links, there's part of one (right side) available, plus the filler panels.

The parts are out there, you just need to dig, & they will appear.

fadeyt · January 20th, 2013, 05:32 PM

well today my dads friend showed up and convinced my dad to try and convince me to trade him my bike for one of his because aparently he owned the bike at one point or something I didn't really listen. But long story short he wants it for his 2001 ninja 250. which I have seen it and its a clean bike. So I think I'm going to do that. Since it's my dad's friend. And he's willing to do it out right. I'll be back with pics when it's official.

CZroe · January 23rd, 2013, 09:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fadeyt

well today my dads friend showed up and convinced my dad to try and convince me to trade him my bike for one of his because aparently he owned the bike at one point or something I didn't really listen. But long story short he wants it for his 2001 ninja 250. which I have seen it and its a clean bike. So I think I'm going to do that. Since it's my dad's friend. And he's willing to do it out right. I'll be back with pics when it's official.

Sounds like a great deal!

fadeyt · February 3rd, 2013, 05:02 PM

deal went threw now a new owner of a 2001 ninja 250. it's awesome. Only down side is a crack in the upper fairing. No biggie will repair. Very excited has an idling issue I'm gonna sync the carbs when it's a lil warmer. bike will be home Friday or Saturday so just gotta wait a week.

CZroe · February 4th, 2013, 07:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fadeyt

deal went threw now a new owner of a 2001 ninja 250. it's awesome. Only down side is a crack in the upper fairing. No biggie will repair. Very excited has an idling issue I'm gonna sync the carbs when it's a lil warmer. bike will be home Friday or Saturday so just gotta wait a week.

Looks great!

fadeyt · February 8th, 2013, 08:47 PM

everything worked out brought her home today. Only down side is we got slammed with snow so I'll register her next week.... so in terms of mods flush mounts, turn signal mirrors, fender eliminater. Anything else any ideas would be great money is not a big issue but I would like to keep costs low.

Motofool · February 9th, 2013, 05:06 AM

Congratulations !

fadeyt · February 9th, 2013, 11:15 AM

thank you.

choneofakind · February 9th, 2013, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by fadeyt

Anything else any ideas would be great... *snip* ...I would like to keep costs low.

Best bang for your buck modifications that won't eat a hole in your wallet. The last 3 are completely free:

fork springs for your weight.
08-12 shock.
Pirelli Diablo Scooter tires - stock sizes.
Separate the battery box so taking out the carbs is easier.
Open up the intake lid for a little quicker response and mid-range.
Shim the needles out with 1 or 2 washers.

fadeyt · February 18th, 2013, 05:16 PM

so nh changed there laws you can't just get a motorcycle license so I'm moving back to mass on the 11th. Just need to get her inspected. Then everything is all set. I'll ride in nh another time then. I'm going to take the msf course in mass in the end of March.

Dkawi86 · February 23rd, 2013, 10:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fadeyt

so I picked up this girl for cheap. run s and drives. main problem no front fairings. I've been searching no luck. Any ideas if any other years can fit? I know its probably unlikely. But worth the shot. Work ahead of me. planning on restoring. Got her for 250 $

Bought an 86 250 and I pulled off the fairings... Planning on cafe style or street fighter look with it. I may be persuaded to part with the fairings. They're not perfect. I couple small cracks but overall in good shape for a bike that's 20 some year old. I have the full setup with the windshield, both sides, and the center gas cap cover with the lock on it..
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fadeyt · February 23rd, 2013, 11:21 PM

don't have that bike anymore but thank you traded it for a 2001

CZroe · February 25th, 2013, 05:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fadeyt

don't have that bike anymore but thank you traded it for a 2001

IIRC, it was to a family friend, so pass it on if said friend is interested in fixing it up.

rjyruegas · December 26th, 2013, 11:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dkawi86

Bought an 86 250 and I pulled off the fairings... Planning on cafe style or street fighter look with it. I may be persuaded to part with the fairings. They're not perfect. I couple small cracks but overall in good shape for a bike that's 20 some year old. I have the full setup with the windshield, both sides, and the center gas cap cover with the lock on it..
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Still willing to part with the windscreen? that is the only thing I am missing, well the windscreen and lower fairing.

January 17th, 2013, 09:15 AM	#4
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	dang i want that bike. i love the 86 model. $250 is a fantastic price. i would say don't worry about looks just ride the little bastard until she can't ride no more. spend money on tires and gas __________________________________________________
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January 17th, 2013, 09:17 AM	#5
Motofool Daily Ninjette rider Name: Hernan Location: Florida Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250 Posts: A lot. MOTY - 2016, MOTM - Dec '12, Jan '14, Jan '15, May '16	Welcome to the site, Josh !!! Yes, that is the very first generation and only those parts will fit. It is perfect the way it is. Check this thread for ideas if you decide moving in the direction of nakedness and weight reduction.............of the bike. http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showt...ghlight=weight __________________________________________________ *Motofool* *.................................Never ride faster than your guardian angel can fly* "Mankind is composed of two sorts of men — those who love and create, and those who hate and destroy. Love is the bond between men, the way to teach and the center of the world." - José Martí

February 9th, 2013, 05:06 AM	#20
Motofool Daily Ninjette rider Name: Hernan Location: Florida Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250 Posts: A lot. MOTY - 2016, MOTM - Dec '12, Jan '14, Jan '15, May '16	Congratulations ! __________________________________________________ *Motofool* *.................................Never ride faster than your guardian angel can fly* "Mankind is composed of two sorts of men — those who love and create, and those who hate and destroy. Love is the bond between men, the way to teach and the center of the world." - José Martí

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January 17th, 2013, 09:00 AM	#2
fadeyt ninjette.org member Name: Josh Location: tamworth, nh Join Date: Jan 2013 Motorcycle(s): 1986 250r, 1981 kz550 ltd. Posts: 21	any ideas money really isn't an issue. And I got nothing but time.

January 17th, 2013, 09:32 AM	#6
fadeyt ninjette.org member Name: Josh Location: tamworth, nh Join Date: Jan 2013 Motorcycle(s): 1986 250r, 1981 kz550 ltd. Posts: 21	hey thank you guys and yeah I love it. I really love naked bikes but man when I see her in just like she needs that fairing haha. again thank you and any suggestions towards anything is appreciated.

January 17th, 2013, 03:43 PM	#10
fadeyt ninjette.org member Name: Josh Location: tamworth, nh Join Date: Jan 2013 Motorcycle(s): 1986 250r, 1981 kz550 ltd. Posts: 21	is there other places other than ebay that have older parts. ebay doesn't have much the local yards dont eithir

January 17th, 2013, 07:33 PM	#11
fadeyt ninjette.org member Name: Josh Location: tamworth, nh Join Date: Jan 2013 Motorcycle(s): 1986 250r, 1981 kz550 ltd. Posts: 21	would it be possible to make the aftermarket fairings from ebay work? and I read on anither forum that the streamkine fairings would fit guy said he called then and they said it would dont know for sure. would kawi still be able get them. I mean I might just leave it as is but who knows. I'll keep searching lol.

January 19th, 2013, 12:16 PM	#13
fadeyt ninjette.org member Name: Josh Location: tamworth, nh Join Date: Jan 2013 Motorcycle(s): 1986 250r, 1981 kz550 ltd. Posts: 21	actually the only fairing I'm looking for is the front one for the head light but thank you. I did see all those. and I have a speedo its just not on it.

January 20th, 2013, 05:32 PM	#15
fadeyt ninjette.org member Name: Josh Location: tamworth, nh Join Date: Jan 2013 Motorcycle(s): 1986 250r, 1981 kz550 ltd. Posts: 21	well today my dads friend showed up and convinced my dad to try and convince me to trade him my bike for one of his because aparently he owned the bike at one point or something I didn't really listen. But long story short he wants it for his 2001 ninja 250. which I have seen it and its a clean bike. So I think I'm going to do that. Since it's my dad's friend. And he's willing to do it out right. I'll be back with pics when it's official.

February 8th, 2013, 08:47 PM	#19
fadeyt ninjette.org member Name: Josh Location: tamworth, nh Join Date: Jan 2013 Motorcycle(s): 1986 250r, 1981 kz550 ltd. Posts: 21	everything worked out brought her home today. Only down side is we got slammed with snow so I'll register her next week.... so in terms of mods flush mounts, turn signal mirrors, fender eliminater. Anything else any ideas would be great money is not a big issue but I would like to keep costs low.

February 9th, 2013, 11:15 AM	#21
fadeyt ninjette.org member Name: Josh Location: tamworth, nh Join Date: Jan 2013 Motorcycle(s): 1986 250r, 1981 kz550 ltd. Posts: 21	thank you.

February 18th, 2013, 05:16 PM	#23
fadeyt ninjette.org member Name: Josh Location: tamworth, nh Join Date: Jan 2013 Motorcycle(s): 1986 250r, 1981 kz550 ltd. Posts: 21	so nh changed there laws you can't just get a motorcycle license so I'm moving back to mass on the 11th. Just need to get her inspected. Then everything is all set. I'll ride in nh another time then. I'm going to take the msf course in mass in the end of March.

February 23rd, 2013, 11:21 PM	#25
fadeyt ninjette.org member Name: Josh Location: tamworth, nh Join Date: Jan 2013 Motorcycle(s): 1986 250r, 1981 kz550 ltd. Posts: 21	don't have that bike anymore but thank you traded it for a 2001