Race upper fairing bracket?

smokinsingle · November 22nd, 2011, 04:16 PM

Anyone made one yet? I'm wondering if one from a different bike could be adapted to the 250 with modification of course.

Rexbo · November 22nd, 2011, 04:40 PM

If you're handy with a welder, shouldn't be too hard!

smokinsingle · November 23rd, 2011, 08:00 AM

Without a doubt. Just wondering if anyone has done it yet, and if they started with an existing bracket from something else.

smokinsingle · January 28th, 2012, 09:20 AM

It is done!

I utilized the front two windshield well nuts, and inserted them in to replaceable alum. tubes that slip over the steel mount structure. Suprisingly solid set-up. Total weight is 7.5 oz!

Trail Tech Vapor is next. Will probably mount a plate across the two alum tubes for that and the toggle ignition switch.

racegunnr · January 31st, 2012, 07:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smokinsingle

Without a doubt. Just wondering if anyone has done it yet, and if they started with an existing bracket from something else.

I'm just puttin' Drewster on a diet.....get him down to Pedrosa weight....

samw · January 31st, 2012, 07:57 PM

Nice !!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by smokinsingle

It is done!

I utilized the front two windshield well nuts, and inserted them in to replaceable alum. tubes that slip over the steel mount structure. Suprisingly solid set-up. Total weight is 7.5 oz!

Trail Tech Vapor is next. Will probably mount a plate across the two alum tubes for that and the toggle ignition switch.

smokinsingle · February 2nd, 2012, 09:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by racegunnr

I'm just puttin' Drewster on a diet.....get him down to Pedrosa weight....

Uh-oh, Pedrosa weight? I better start drilling out frame rails! ;-)

Kangxi · February 3rd, 2012, 03:29 PM

has anyone seen an aftermarket "upper cowling stay", "fairing stay" or whatever you would like to call it? Have a feeling that I'm going to have to have a fabrication done but I would like to know the options. Have searched for aftermarket kit and also through forums but came up blank.

Just for shizzles and giggles does anybody know how much the OEM "upper cowling stay" weighs? My guess: 1500kg

Smoking got that down to a mere few grams! Well done!

Nemesis · February 3rd, 2012, 03:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smokinsingle

It is done!

I utilized the front two windshield well nuts, and inserted them in to replaceable alum. tubes that slip over the steel mount structure. Suprisingly solid set-up. Total weight is 7.5 oz!

Trail Tech Vapor is next. Will probably mount a plate across the two alum tubes for that and the toggle ignition switch.

Dude, make me one. How much?

alex.s · February 3rd, 2012, 03:57 PM

ok i love that. im stealing your idea and making one of those myself when i setup the ninja for race

smokinsingle · February 3rd, 2012, 04:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nemesis

Dude, make me one. How much?

I'll get back to you on that one....

Quote:

Originally Posted by alex.s

ok i love that. im stealing your idea and making one of those myself when i setup the ninja for race

Feel free!

Nemesis · February 3rd, 2012, 04:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alex.s

ok i love that. im stealing your idea and making one of those myself when i setup the ninja for race

While you're at it make me one.

alex.s · February 3rd, 2012, 04:57 PM

sure jon.

smokinsingle · February 3rd, 2012, 10:47 PM

Finished up the dash panel, cut up an old carbon motobike skid plate for the plate material. Red light is oil pressure. Dual stage shift lights on top of the Vapor.

abhijitz · December 5th, 2012, 12:43 PM

Are you making any more of these?

Trailerboy531 · December 5th, 2012, 12:45 PM

possible want.

tooblekain · December 5th, 2012, 01:03 PM

WANT!!!!. Ive got a Trail Tech gauge also

smokinsingle · December 5th, 2012, 01:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by abhijitz

Are you making any more of these?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trailerboy531

possible want.

Quote:

Originally Posted by tooblekain

WANT!!!!. Ive got a Trail Tech gauge also

There is a chance of making 'smore. I'm thinking no more than $100 each with 2 sets of tubes.

Nemesis · December 5th, 2012, 02:02 PM

Can you make one so it fits the stock gauge? If so, I'm interested.

smak · December 5th, 2012, 04:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nemesis

Can you make one so it fits the stock gauge? If so, I'm interested.

Me also if you'll stoop that low.

htdub · December 5th, 2012, 04:39 PM

That's very cool, i'll take 2

Peanut_EOD · December 5th, 2012, 06:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smokinsingle

There is a chance of making 'smore. I'm thinking no more than $100 each with 2 sets of tubes.

I'm in. I'll buy one. Looks like you've got some work to do.

sharky nrk · December 6th, 2012, 04:45 AM

Looks good, I like the idea of the Vapor as well.

Kangxi · December 6th, 2012, 12:24 PM

Cottage Industry FTW!

smokinsingle · December 11th, 2012, 04:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nemesis

Can you make one so it fits the stock gauge? If so, I'm interested.

Quote:

Originally Posted by smak

Me also if you'll stoop that low.

Stock guages are a def. no go. Kinda defeats the purpose? I'd love to make a few for people, but it will take time, so hopefully no one is in a hurry?

Nemesis · December 11th, 2012, 04:19 PM

Boo

htdub · December 12th, 2012, 02:24 PM

I can wait until early spring, bike has no gauges.

Peanut_EOD · December 12th, 2012, 06:58 PM

I can wait at least a few days.

smokinsingle · December 13th, 2012, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by peanut_eod

i can wait at least a few days.

ha! :d

CZroe · December 20th, 2012, 11:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smokinsingle

Stock guages are a def. no go. Kinda defeats the purpose? I'd love to make a few for people, but it will take time, so hopefully no one is in a hurry?

Expand the purpose.

The OEM ones get tweaked in even minor drops and people need cheap replacements!

tooblekain · December 29th, 2012, 10:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smokinsingle

There is a chance of making 'smore. I'm thinking no more than $100 each with 2 sets of tubes.

Deal...let me know when it's made. Will you include backing like your carbon fiber one? Mine doesn't need to be carbon fiber.

Jred · September 19th, 2013, 09:26 AM

I have developed a new LIGHTWEIGHT race fairing stay for the Ninja 250. It replaces the large bulky OEM subframe (61 ounces) with 6061 aluminum tubing that weighs slightly over 3 ounces.

The tubes are measured and angled so that they fit in the existing frame bolt holes and are attached using the existing rubber windshield grommets. Installation is a snap.

In the event of a crash these have been replaced in as little as 10 minutes. Currently you would have build a bracket for the stock cluster, I am working on a solution for that. The fit all race fairings including Hot Bodies, Armor Bodies as well as OEM bodywork,

Hardware kit includes matching structural tubes, windshield rubber fasteners, an cross bracket as well as all necessary hardware.

THE KOSO TACH IS NOT INCLUDED.

Our introductory price is $79.95 shipped in the continental US.

Go here to order, if interested.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/171130668300...witem=&vxp=mtr

Nemesis · September 19th, 2013, 10:15 AM

Let me know when you have built one to fit the stock gauge cluster, and I'll place an order.

Thanks for doing this!

smokinsingle · September 19th, 2013, 12:05 PM

What holds it from drooping down? Seems like you could twist those down with little effort...?

Trailerboy531 · September 19th, 2013, 12:32 PM

pics requested of unit for sale off the bike and how it attaches to the bodywork/windscreen. May want...

Nemesis · September 19th, 2013, 12:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smokinsingle

What holds it from drooping down? Seems like you could twist those down with little effort...?

Tru dat. Our forks don't absorb bumps all that well. Bike flexes like crazy too.

mgentz · September 19th, 2013, 06:37 PM

no offense, but I like smokinsingle's better....

zvonler · October 1st, 2013, 11:35 AM

Got my two stays from Jred yesterday and they look great. I'll post back once installed. Thanks!

Jred · October 10th, 2013, 08:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smokinsingle

What holds it from drooping down? Seems like you could twist those down with little effort...?

Great question. The windshield rubber nuts when compressed hold the stay in place. I race 250's in CRMA and can tell you they aren't going anywhere, crash tested several times. Lol.

Jred · October 10th, 2013, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by mgentz

no offense, but I like smokinsingle's better....

Until the welds break from vibration or impact, then what?

November 22nd, 2011, 04:16 PM	#1
smokinsingle L8APEX Name: CRA#33 EXPERT Location: Mankato, MN Join Date: Nov 2011 Motorcycle(s): 07 KTM 950SMR, 06 KTM 450SMR, 99 KTM 300MXC, 00 Derbi GPR 50, 09 Ninja 250 racebike, race with www.cra-mn.org! Posts: 233	Race upper fairing bracket? Anyone made one yet? I'm wondering if one from a different bike could be adapted to the 250 with modification of course. __________________________________________________ www.joemillersmoderngarage.com www.starr-cycle.com *The most important concept of science isn't memorizing facts, it's observation of phenomena.*

November 23rd, 2011, 08:00 AM	#3
smokinsingle L8APEX Name: CRA#33 EXPERT Location: Mankato, MN Join Date: Nov 2011 Motorcycle(s): 07 KTM 950SMR, 06 KTM 450SMR, 99 KTM 300MXC, 00 Derbi GPR 50, 09 Ninja 250 racebike, race with www.cra-mn.org! Posts: 233	Without a doubt. Just wondering if anyone has done it yet, and if they started with an existing bracket from something else. __________________________________________________ www.joemillersmoderngarage.com www.starr-cycle.com *The most important concept of science isn't memorizing facts, it's observation of phenomena.*

February 3rd, 2012, 03:57 PM	#10
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	ok i love that. im stealing your idea and making one of those myself when i setup the ninja for race __________________________________________________

February 3rd, 2012, 04:57 PM	#13
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	sure jon. __________________________________________________

December 5th, 2012, 12:43 PM	#15
abhijitz ninjette.org sage Name: Abhijit Location: San Francisco Join Date: Nov 2011 Motorcycle(s): Many Two Wheels .. Posts: 611	Are you making any more of these? __________________________________________________ [ex-AFM #828 \| SMUSA #828 \| Sponsors : MotionPro \| LeoVince \| Insurrection Racing Gloves \| QstarZ Laptimers + OEM Parts @ 30-40% OFF : Harry @ 1-877-437-1631,17 harry@hondaeasttoledo.com

November 22nd, 2011, 04:40 PM	#2
Rexbo CVMA / AFM / M1GP #250 Name: Steve Location: Los Angeles Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250r, 2011 Zero S, 2009 KLR 650 Posts: A lot.	If you're handy with a welder, shouldn't be too hard!

February 3rd, 2012, 03:29 PM	#8
Kangxi OMRRA 701 Name: . Location: PDX Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): 'jette, R6 Posts: 96	has anyone seen an aftermarket "upper cowling stay", "fairing stay" or whatever you would like to call it? Have a feeling that I'm going to have to have a fabrication done but I would like to know the options. Have searched for aftermarket kit and also through forums but came up blank. Just for shizzles and giggles does anybody know how much the OEM "upper cowling stay" weighs? My guess: 1500kg Smoking got that down to a mere few grams! Well done!

December 5th, 2012, 12:45 PM	#16
Trailerboy531 Gear crash test dummy Name: Max Location: South Bay (So. Cal) Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250 race bike, 2014 ZX-636r Posts: A lot.	possible want. __________________________________________________ CVMA #531

December 5th, 2012, 01:03 PM	#17
tooblekain ninjette.org sage Name: Matt Location: San Diego, CA Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Triumph Bonneville; 2008 Ninja 250r (trackbike) Posts: 748	WANT!!!!. Ive got a Trail Tech gauge also __________________________________________________ CVMA #312SoCal TrackdaysBigHeadz RacingMotion ProFactory EffexLeatt Brace* Racetech Bell Woodcraft CFMVortexHotbodiesSurface Sun SystemsBrakingLiveWire EnergyFreegun Underwear

December 5th, 2012, 02:02 PM	#19
Nemesis CVMA #74 WSMC #750 Name: Nemesis Location: On the track Join Date: Oct 2009 Motorcycle(s): All of them Posts: A lot.	Can you make one so it fits the stock gauge? If so, I'm interested. __________________________________________________

December 5th, 2012, 04:39 PM	#21
htdub ninjette.org member Name: Hien Location: Vancouver,BC Join Date: Feb 2012 Motorcycle(s): triumph Posts: 116	That's very cool, i'll take 2

December 6th, 2012, 04:45 AM	#23
sharky nrk Fighting Texas Aggie '05 Name: Neil Location: Hutto, TX Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '07 ZX6R, '08 Versys, '09 250R Track, '93 F2/F3 Track Posts: A lot.	Looks good, I like the idea of the Vapor as well.

December 6th, 2012, 12:24 PM	#24
Kangxi OMRRA 701 Name: . Location: PDX Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): 'jette, R6 Posts: 96	Cottage Industry FTW!

December 11th, 2012, 04:19 PM	#26
Nemesis CVMA #74 WSMC #750 Name: Nemesis Location: On the track Join Date: Oct 2009 Motorcycle(s): All of them Posts: A lot.	Boo __________________________________________________

December 12th, 2012, 02:24 PM	#27
htdub ninjette.org member Name: Hien Location: Vancouver,BC Join Date: Feb 2012 Motorcycle(s): triumph Posts: 116	I can wait until early spring, bike has no gauges.

December 12th, 2012, 06:58 PM	#28
Peanut_EOD ninjette.org sage Name: Peanut Location: Senoia, GA Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): Green 2013 ZX-6R Posts: 723	I can wait at least a few days. __________________________________________________ http://www.simplysurrealphotography....es/peanut2.png

September 19th, 2013, 09:26 AM	#32
Jred ninjette.org member Name: john Location: Houston Join Date: May 2013 Motorcycle(s): Several Posts: 61	I have developed a new LIGHTWEIGHT race fairing stay for the Ninja 250. It replaces the large bulky OEM subframe (61 ounces) with 6061 aluminum tubing that weighs slightly over 3 ounces. The tubes are measured and angled so that they fit in the existing frame bolt holes and are attached using the existing rubber windshield grommets. Installation is a snap. In the event of a crash these have been replaced in as little as 10 minutes. Currently you would have build a bracket for the stock cluster, I am working on a solution for that. The fit all race fairings including Hot Bodies, Armor Bodies as well as OEM bodywork, Hardware kit includes matching structural tubes, windshield rubber fasteners, an cross bracket as well as all necessary hardware. THE KOSO TACH IS NOT INCLUDED. Our introductory price is $79.95 shipped in the continental US. Go here to order, if interested. http://www.ebay.com/itm/171130668300...witem=&vxp=mtr

September 19th, 2013, 10:15 AM	#33
Nemesis CVMA #74 WSMC #750 Name: Nemesis Location: On the track Join Date: Oct 2009 Motorcycle(s): All of them Posts: A lot.	Let me know when you have built one to fit the stock gauge cluster, and I'll place an order. Thanks for doing this! __________________________________________________

September 19th, 2013, 12:05 PM	#34
smokinsingle L8APEX Name: CRA#33 EXPERT Location: Mankato, MN Join Date: Nov 2011 Motorcycle(s): 07 KTM 950SMR, 06 KTM 450SMR, 99 KTM 300MXC, 00 Derbi GPR 50, 09 Ninja 250 racebike, race with www.cra-mn.org! Posts: 233	What holds it from drooping down? Seems like you could twist those down with little effort...? __________________________________________________ www.joemillersmoderngarage.com www.starr-cycle.com *The most important concept of science isn't memorizing facts, it's observation of phenomena.*

September 19th, 2013, 12:32 PM	#35
Trailerboy531 Gear crash test dummy Name: Max Location: South Bay (So. Cal) Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250 race bike, 2014 ZX-636r Posts: A lot.	pics requested of unit for sale off the bike and how it attaches to the bodywork/windscreen. May want... __________________________________________________ CVMA #531

September 19th, 2013, 06:37 PM	#37
mgentz Board Member Name: ... Location: WI Join Date: Dec 2011 Motorcycle(s): 250R (street), 250R (dirt) Posts: A lot.	no offense, but I like smokinsingle's better....

October 1st, 2013, 11:35 AM	#38
zvonler ninjette.org member Name: Zach Location: Texas Join Date: Dec 2012 Motorcycle(s): 250R Posts: 70	Got my two stays from Jred yesterday and they look great. I'll post back once installed. Thanks!

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