Chopped fender & Installed lights in pods

Snake · February 8th, 2009, 07:12 PM

Today I chopped my fender and put extra brake lights in empty pods. I also relocated the turn signals further back as part of the fender chop. It looks so good I wish I had done it sooner.

OldGuy · February 8th, 2009, 07:18 PM

Ahem -

:

But I'll bet it looks great

Snake · February 8th, 2009, 07:20 PM

I will try and update with pictures as soon as I can.

tapdiggy · March 28th, 2009, 08:34 PM

I just made my '00 250 a real streetfighter. No modified/replacement headlights and such. Stock nakedness. It was too dark for pics when I was done. I'll post them soon.

jonb08 · March 29th, 2009, 09:06 AM

Check out my chop, turn signal integration, clear lenses and flush mounts on my 07 that I did back in Oct. 2008. I made the bracket myself. After chopping the fender, I resprayed it to eliminate any scuff marks from the chop and file. I made the bracket using the directions from this site>> License Plate Bracket

Can't forget the Asian Cycle Flush Mounts

komohana · March 29th, 2009, 06:36 PM

hey that turned out well! like the pipes too.

i got the same tail light integration but need to get the amber or clear turn signal lenses.

sometimesido · March 29th, 2009, 06:44 PM

wheeeee. homemade ftw.

M-Oorb · March 29th, 2009, 06:46 PM

Wow that looks so clean. I have the newer model but I still love the way the old one's look...especially the super clean ones.

jonb08 · March 29th, 2009, 07:29 PM

Thanks! I took extra care in making sure that everything was done neatly. After chopping the fender, I filed where I cut with the hacksaw. The fender/wheel-well looked gritty after taking the hacksaw to it. After filing, I sanded the whole piece down and resprayed it black.

I also replaced the dark plastic piece in the brake light pod so that the license plate gets illuminated by the brake light.

sometimesido · March 29th, 2009, 07:35 PM

Nice, that's about what I did.
Remember to put piece of tape on the hole on the wheel well right behind the tail light.
Helps to seal when you get caught in the rain.

jonb08 · March 30th, 2009, 02:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sometimesido

Nice, that's about what I did.
Remember to put piece of tape on the hole on the wheel well right behind the tail light.
Helps to seal when you get caught in the rain.

DAMNIT!!!!

LOL. Thanks for the reminder.

Verus Cidere · March 30th, 2009, 04:40 PM

My comp werkes fender elim does basically the same thing, but it's stainless steel and it's bolt-on. Comes with a stainless bracket and signal mounts if you don't want to pull the integration. And it comes with a clear plastic lense to replace the other one. The lense already has adhesive on it, so all you have to do is peel the tape and stick. And I think it looks pretty good. Same level of seal as the original, but with a little extra trunk space. It was probably more expensive than your alternatives though...

Snake · March 30th, 2009, 06:11 PM

How do you like the Two Brothers exhaust? Is it realy as loud as people say it is.

jonb08 · March 31st, 2009, 03:02 AM

It's loud for sure. Definitely not for people with sensitive ears. I need to get ear plugs because they might be damaging LOL. Thanks for the reminder.

cjkirch · April 14th, 2009, 06:44 AM

I paid the 80 bucks for a comp werks eleminator kit, Does anyone know how to connect/wire the license plate light?

Strange · April 14th, 2009, 07:18 PM

I do believe thats why the bottom of the rear brake light has a clear lens on it. so it can be used as a plate light.

jonb08 · April 15th, 2009, 04:11 AM

Yeah but it doesn't have a clear lens on it stock. You have to remove the solid lens and put your own clear lens on it.

Verus Cidere · April 15th, 2009, 11:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cjkirch

I paid the 80 bucks for a comp werks eleminator kit, Does anyone know how to connect/wire the license plate light?

Looks to me like you have a new gen bike. The ones we're talking about here are pregens. As to the lighting question, you might try something else?

ninjammin · May 5th, 2009, 05:47 PM

That's definately not an 08+ if that's what you mean.

Shano22 · January 18th, 2010, 06:57 AM

take the little plastic cover out of the bottom of the tail light and then replace it with a piece of a clear CD case. Than since you have a running taillight, it will double as a plate light. Thats what i did at least

sktrs_kpr · January 18th, 2010, 07:49 AM

Question for you pre-gen folks with the chop... I really like the way it looks, but I live back 1/4 mile of gravel and ride everyday - even in the rain pretty frequently. How much more crap do you get sprayed up on you after doing the chop? Does the tail light get dirt fast etc? I'm mostly worried about getting my backpack covered in mud/water since I keep my computer in there. Of course, if its raining I usually put a trash bag on it...

I like the chop, just not sure if it would be worth it for me.

Snake · January 18th, 2010, 08:46 AM

My license plate acts like a fender and keeps rain and other things from being kicked up. The chop has been worth it to me.

tapdiggy · January 19th, 2010, 12:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Snake

My license plate acts like a fender and keeps rain and other things from being kicked up. The chop has been worth it to me.

+1 on the license plate

February 8th, 2009, 07:12 PM	#1
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	Chopped fender & Installed lights in pods Today I chopped my fender and put extra brake lights in empty pods. I also relocated the turn signals further back as part of the fender chop. It looks so good I wish I had done it sooner.

February 8th, 2009, 07:18 PM	#2
OldGuy Live Life Name: Don Location: Lincoln, NE Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Green SE Ninja 250 Posts: A lot.	Ahem - : But I'll bet it looks great __________________________________________________ - ATGATT - Scorpion EX700 Hi-Vis Helmet, First Gear MeshTek 3.0 Jacket, TourMaster Transition 2 Jacket and Flex Pants, Sidi Doha boots

March 29th, 2009, 06:36 PM	#6
komohana ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Steve Location: Kekaha, Kauai HI Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 GSX-R 600 2003 EX250: Woodcraft Bars, Levers, Mirrors, Shim'd Mixture, Synthetic, '08 Rear Shock Posts: A lot.	hey that turned out well! like the pipes too. i got the same tail light integration but need to get the amber or clear turn signal lenses. __________________________________________________ Remember when sex was safe and motorcycles were dangerous?

March 29th, 2009, 06:44 PM	#7
sometimesido ninjette.org sage Name: Chris Location: Norcross, GA Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2006 250R Posts: 772 Blog Entries: 14	wheeeee. homemade ftw. __________________________________________________ my flickr™

March 29th, 2009, 07:35 PM	#10
sometimesido ninjette.org sage Name: Chris Location: Norcross, GA Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2006 250R Posts: 772 Blog Entries: 14	Nice, that's about what I did. Remember to put piece of tape on the hole on the wheel well right behind the tail light. Helps to seal when you get caught in the rain. __________________________________________________ my flickr™

February 8th, 2009, 07:20 PM	#3
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 will try and update with pictures as soon as I can.

March 28th, 2009, 08:34 PM	#4
tapdiggy Humble Observer Name: Truong Location: Augusta, Maine Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Yamaha XT250 Posts: 612	I just made my '00 250 a real streetfighter. No modified/replacement headlights and such. Stock nakedness. It was too dark for pics when I was done. I'll post them soon.

March 29th, 2009, 09:06 AM	#5
jonb08 ninjette.org member Name: Jon Location: Long Island, NY Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2007 EX250 Posts: 91	Check out my chop, turn signal integration, clear lenses and flush mounts on my 07 that I did back in Oct. 2008. I made the bracket myself. After chopping the fender, I resprayed it to eliminate any scuff marks from the chop and file. I made the bracket using the directions from this site>> License Plate Bracket Can't forget the Asian Cycle Flush Mounts

March 29th, 2009, 06:46 PM	#8
M-Oorb ninjette.org sage Name: Matt Location: South East Florida/Rutgers University Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2008 250r (Fastest Color) Posts: 914	Wow that looks so clean. I have the newer model but I still love the way the old one's look...especially the super clean ones.

March 29th, 2009, 07:29 PM	#9
jonb08 ninjette.org member Name: Jon Location: Long Island, NY Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2007 EX250 Posts: 91	Thanks! I took extra care in making sure that everything was done neatly. After chopping the fender, I filed where I cut with the hacksaw. The fender/wheel-well looked gritty after taking the hacksaw to it. After filing, I sanded the whole piece down and resprayed it black. I also replaced the dark plastic piece in the brake light pod so that the license plate gets illuminated by the brake light.

March 30th, 2009, 04:40 PM	#12
Verus Cidere ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Michael Location: Southern NM Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '91 Honda CBR600 F2 Posts: A lot.	My comp werkes fender elim does basically the same thing, but it's stainless steel and it's bolt-on. Comes with a stainless bracket and signal mounts if you don't want to pull the integration. And it comes with a clear plastic lense to replace the other one. The lense already has adhesive on it, so all you have to do is peel the tape and stick. And I think it looks pretty good. Same level of seal as the original, but with a little extra trunk space. It was probably more expensive than your alternatives though... __________________________________________________ 1991 Honda CBR600 F2, White/Gray, D&D slip-on exhaust, tail integrator, gel grips, Custom undertail.

March 30th, 2009, 06:11 PM	#13
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	How do you like the Two Brothers exhaust? Is it realy as loud as people say it is.

March 31st, 2009, 03:02 AM	#14
jonb08 ninjette.org member Name: Jon Location: Long Island, NY Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2007 EX250 Posts: 91	It's loud for sure. Definitely not for people with sensitive ears. I need to get ear plugs because they might be damaging LOL. Thanks for the reminder.

April 14th, 2009, 06:44 AM	#15
cjkirch ninjette.org member Name: Chris Location: Dayton Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R,comp werks fender chop, area p 18''(edited thanks to g21-30!!!) full exhuast, jetted Posts: 11	Comp werks elem. I paid the 80 bucks for a comp werks eleminator kit, Does anyone know how to connect/wire the license plate light?

April 14th, 2009, 07:18 PM	#16
Strange ninjette.org member Name: Cory Location: Austin Tx Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 ZX-6R Monster Edition Posts: 41	I do believe thats why the bottom of the rear brake light has a clear lens on it. so it can be used as a plate light.

April 15th, 2009, 04:11 AM	#17
jonb08 ninjette.org member Name: Jon Location: Long Island, NY Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2007 EX250 Posts: 91	Yeah but it doesn't have a clear lens on it stock. You have to remove the solid lens and put your own clear lens on it.

May 5th, 2009, 05:47 PM	#19
ninjammin ninjette.org member Name: Scott Location: South Mississippi Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2003 Ninja 250 Posts: 26	That's definately not an 08+ if that's what you mean.

January 18th, 2010, 06:57 AM	#20
Shano22 ninjette.org member Name: Shane Location: Pittsburgh Join Date: Jan 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2005 Kawi Ninja 250, 2004 Honda CBR600 F4I, 1999 Yamaha TTR225(dirtbike) Posts: 103	take the little plastic cover out of the bottom of the tail light and then replace it with a piece of a clear CD case. Than since you have a running taillight, it will double as a plate light. Thats what i did at least

January 18th, 2010, 07:49 AM	#21
sktrs_kpr ninjette.org member Name: Nate Location: Central VA Join Date: Nov 2009 Motorcycle(s): 1990 Ninjette 250 Posts: 32	Question for you pre-gen folks with the chop... I really like the way it looks, but I live back 1/4 mile of gravel and ride everyday - even in the rain pretty frequently. How much more crap do you get sprayed up on you after doing the chop? Does the tail light get dirt fast etc? I'm mostly worried about getting my backpack covered in mud/water since I keep my computer in there. Of course, if its raining I usually put a trash bag on it... I like the chop, just not sure if it would be worth it for me. __________________________________________________ Nate '90 Ninja 250, 12k miles

January 18th, 2010, 08:46 AM	#22
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	My license plate acts like a fender and keeps rain and other things from being kicked up. The chop has been worth it to me.

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