Modding my 250

Mrwils75 · June 7th, 2013, 03:58 AM

Website after website I have read. I'm ready to make changes. Just concerned that I'll totally mess something up. I gotta change my exhaust.(Went to Bike Night at Quaker Steak and as I slowly rolled pass an elderly gentlemen he said, "Is that thing even on") The fender definitely has to go. What to do first? How can I make this "My Ninja" in a cost effective way? This is my venting for the morning. I'm at work bored.

Racer x · June 7th, 2013, 04:07 AM

Start by finding a local shop that will help you out for stuff you can't do yourself.

How much depends on you . Do you have tools and a place to work?

You will need basic hand tools to pull the body and replace the exhaust. And the tuning is a whole nother story.

A slip on will give you some noise look good and not require much else.

Jiggles · June 7th, 2013, 08:25 AM

The horror of a quiet bike. You're not a real motorcyclist unless your bike is loud and obnoxious

NevadaWolf · June 7th, 2013, 09:54 AM

Most of my mods have been cosmetic with a few functional changes as well.

How to do it cost effectively? I just keep a list of all the stuff I want to do with links to the sites with the part or instruction. Knocked off the cheap stuff (<$20) first, then decided rather arbitrarily to just work my way from the nose back. Trying for one mod/month, keeping a bit of a savings going for the higher priced items or emergency repairs (new chain, new tires).

Mrwils75 · June 9th, 2013, 01:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NevadaWolf

Most of my mods have been cosmetic with a few functional changes as well.

How to do it cost effectively? I just keep a list of all the stuff I want to do with links to the sites with the part or instruction. Knocked off the cheap stuff (<$20) first, then decided rather arbitrarily to just work my way from the nose back. Trying for one mod/month, keeping a bit of a savings going for the higher priced items or emergency repairs (new chain, new tires).

Gotcha, that's what I'll do.

c-dog · June 9th, 2013, 01:57 PM

I think the Yoshimura fender eliminators are the best ones out there. Very high quality, but a little pricey. The other brand of fender eliminators I like are Evotech, you can find them on ebay as they are from the UK I believe. Also very high quality. The cheap ones have bad license plate lights - while these are better steel and the lights are bright and high quality.

As for the exhaust - I like Arkapovic the best.

Mrwils75 · June 10th, 2013, 06:35 AM

Starting out slowly

c-dog · June 10th, 2013, 05:40 PM

Looking good!

I haven't done anything to my 300 yet. I have the Yoshi fender eliminator, but I just keep going for rides in my spare time. Whenever I want to work on the bike it's either too nice not to go for a ride or I'm super tired. One of these days I'll get to it.

Black bikes always look super nice to me.

June 7th, 2013, 03:58 AM	#1
Mrwils75 NiNjA aDdIcT Name: Moses Location: Columbus, Ohio Join Date: Jun 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250 Posts: 46	Modding my 250 Website after website I have read. I'm ready to make changes. Just concerned that I'll totally mess something up. I gotta change my exhaust.(Went to Bike Night at Quaker Steak and as I slowly rolled pass an elderly gentlemen he said, "Is that thing even on") The fender definitely has to go. What to do first? How can I make this "My Ninja" in a cost effective way? This is my venting for the morning. I'm at work bored. __________________________________________________ Ride or Ride

June 7th, 2013, 04:07 AM	#2
Racer x ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Eric Location: Iowa City Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Kawmeracchi 350 2010 Project X Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 54 MOTM - Sep '18, Feb '16	Start by finding a local shop that will help you out for stuff you can't do yourself. How much depends on you . Do you have tools and a place to work? You will need basic hand tools to pull the body and replace the exhaust. And the tuning is a whole nother story. A slip on will give you some noise look good and not require much else. __________________________________________________ Top speed 123.369mph. Ohio mile Worlds fastest 250 ninja

June 7th, 2013, 08:25 AM	#3
Jiggles Jigglin' your Jiglets Name: Sean Location: San Jose, Ca Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 K1300S, 2013 Ninja 300, 2011 Ninja 250R, Faster than Unregistered's ninjette Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 1 MOTM - Apr '13	The horror of a quiet bike. You're not a real motorcyclist unless your bike is loud and obnoxious __________________________________________________ If the Ninja 250 doesn't have enough power for you, then you don't know how to ride it. AFM #676 Supersports are for n00bs

June 7th, 2013, 09:54 AM	#4
NevadaWolf Certified looney toon Name: Teri Location: 39°52'40.7"N 118°23'53.8"W (Northern NV) Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250, 102k+ miles -- 2014 CB500X, 42k+ miles Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 16 MOTM Jul '13, Jul '14	Most of my mods have been cosmetic with a few functional changes as well. How to do it cost effectively? I just keep a list of all the stuff I want to do with links to the sites with the part or instruction. Knocked off the cheap stuff (<$20) first, then decided rather arbitrarily to just work my way from the nose back. Trying for one mod/month, keeping a bit of a savings going for the higher priced items or emergency repairs (new chain, new tires). __________________________________________________ <-- Linky Hey Unregistered! The code [you] shows the username currently logged in. IBA # 56020 AMA # 521481 Fun Rides! ][ My Videos ][ My Gear Hold yourself to the same rules you expect others to follow.

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June 9th, 2013, 01:57 PM	#6
c-dog ninjette.org sage Name: - Location: - Join Date: May 2010 Motorcycle(s): - Posts: 591	I think the Yoshimura fender eliminators are the best ones out there. Very high quality, but a little pricey. The other brand of fender eliminators I like are Evotech, you can find them on ebay as they are from the UK I believe. Also very high quality. The cheap ones have bad license plate lights - while these are better steel and the lights are bright and high quality. As for the exhaust - I like Arkapovic the best.

June 10th, 2013, 05:40 PM	#8
c-dog ninjette.org sage Name: - Location: - Join Date: May 2010 Motorcycle(s): - Posts: 591	Looking good! I haven't done anything to my 300 yet. I have the Yoshi fender eliminator, but I just keep going for rides in my spare time. Whenever I want to work on the bike it's either too nice not to go for a ride or I'm super tired. One of these days I'll get to it. Black bikes always look super nice to me.