VTR250 Streetfighter and subframe mod

[Jarno]

So, i'm new to kiwirider and yeah not the most experienced with mucking around with motorcycles. But i'm modding my VTR250 to look more like a streetfighter and give it a modern look.

I've ordered;

Custom mirrors http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-UNIVERSAL-MOTORCYCLE-SCOOTER-KOSO-DIAMOND-BLACK-SIDE-REAR-VIEW-MIRRORS-PAIR-/160983319437?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item257b5a838d&vxp=mtr

Twin LED tail lights http://www.ebay.com/itm/230946707231?item=230946707231&viewitem=&sspagename=ADME:L:OU:US:3160&vxp=mtr

Going to order

streetfighter headlight http://www.ebay.com/itm/290822267740?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

and Gold drag bars http://www.ebay.com/itm/250967156618?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649


And i'll get some pictures up on how i'm modding the sub frame so my bike had a raised rear end. Giving a good streetfighter look.

Any tips, let me know!

[Jarno]

Also These indicators i have to buy too;

http://www.ebay.com/itm/170827904589?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

[fyrgem]

Twin LED tail lights http://www.ebay.com/itm/230946707231?item=230946707231&viewitem=&sspagename=ADME:L:OU:US:3160&vxp=mtr


I've been searching for some good LED tail lights!:eek: what year is your VTR?

[hayd3n]

i bought my indis from supercheap led ones and emarked too

[hayd3n]

i had those mirrors they look great but go loose and flimsy over a couple of weeks, :(
get some bar end ones :drool:
that bulb in the headlight (35W) will be real dim you will struggle in the dark almost better with a candle

and with out any emarks you can sometimes struggle to get a wof

[ducatilover]

:2thumbsup There's a significant lack of fighters on this site (or motorbikes in general...)
I'd love to see some pics of your VTR, what year/model is it?

Whatever you do, please don't rock one of those headlights, a VROD or MT-03 one would look much prettier and actually output some light

Sent from my streetfighter using the clutch

[Jarno]

I've been searching for some good LED tail lights!:eek: what year is your VTR?

Mine is a 1996 VTR!

[Jarno]

:2thumbsup There's a significant lack of fighters on this site (or motorbikes in general...)
I'd love to see some pics of your VTR, what year/model is it?

Whatever you do, please don't rock one of those headlights, a VROD or MT-03 one would look much prettier and actually output some light

Sent from my streetfighter using the clutch

Wont be getting that headlight then! i'll get some pics up once i get my friggin camera working.. I have a 1996 VTR250. The naked version, but its a bit ugly. i'll have a look at the headlights you mentioned man

Cheers

[ducatilover]

Wont be getting that headlight then! i'll get some pics up once i get my friggin camera working.. I have a 1996 VTR250. The naked version, but its a bit ugly. i'll have a look at the headlights you mentioned man

Cheers

I'll assume it's an MC33 with the cool trellis frame? I reckon they'd be a wicked streetfighter base to play with :banana: I had a Spada and it really helps them out power wise if you build a tuned length or equal length exhaust system (factory rear just goes in to a dirty big balance box) :brick:

[yoyo 2wheels]

Yeay a fellow pimping vtr rider! :D get the seat covered, I did it the same color as the bike, because everyone's got standard boring black, although IV had trouble with LED indicators and wof. Wheels strips and cut that ugly as mud guard thing of! Dirt bike handle bars give it a badass look :) what kinda wheels have you got in it?

[Jarno]

I'll assume it's an MC33 with the cool trellis frame? I reckon they'd be a wicked streetfighter base to play with :banana: I had a Spada and it really helps them out power wise if you build a tuned length or equal length exhaust system (factory rear just goes in to a dirty big balance box) :brick:

I cant find a decent pipe anywhere!!

So i'm considering buying a long baffle to fit inside the header pipe. Cut the pipe just where the exhaust is, fit the baffle and ride that way? reckon that would beat the stock exhaust? any ideas on a cheaper exhaust system than 600$$ :mad:

[hayd3n]

:2thumbsup There's a significant lack of fighters on this site (or motorbikes in general...)
I'd love to see some pics of your VTR, what year/model is it?

Whatever you do, please don't rock one of those headlights, a VROD or MT-03 one would look much prettier and actually output some light

Sent from my streetfighter using the clutch
im slowly getting there on my hornet , much easier to mod a already naked bike :)

[ducatilover]

I cant find a decent pipe anywhere!!

So i'm considering buying a long baffle to fit inside the header pipe. Cut the pipe just where the exhaust is, fit the baffle and ride that way? reckon that would beat the stock exhaust? any ideas on a cheaper exhaust system than 600$$ :mad:

I gutted out two standard mufflers, put straight pipe in them (honey comb/perforated) and steel wool packing. Then made equal length headers and it sounded far vetter than all my other exhausts

[98tls]

Cool bits n bobs you have ordered,you may run into problems with the clear lenses and you will need a reflector,i got away with a $10 pushbike one cut in 1/2 and stuck on below tailights.ie.....

[AllanB]

I cant find a decent pipe anywhere!!

So i'm considering buying a long baffle to fit inside the header pipe. Cut the pipe just where the exhaust is, fit the baffle and ride that way? reckon that would beat the stock exhaust? any ideas on a cheaper exhaust system than 600$$ :mad:

I'd be inclined to have a look at Danmoto - I've seen one of their mufflers and they are good value for the $. Made in china but shit-the-bed they are well priced.
Here is a link to their website - you'll need to add shipping but cheap as, think it is in us$ - please check. Also all over ebay. You may need to fabricate a joiner pipe but any decent muffler shop will help you out there. Can't help but think the siamese pipes would look the bizz on ya ride.

http://www.dan-moto.com/DM_INT/cbr-250-wholesale-18_19_165.html

[Jarno]

I'd be inclined to have a look at Danmoto - I've seen one of their mufflers and they are good value for the $. Made in china but shit-the-bed they are well priced.
Here is a link to their website - you'll need to add shipping but cheap as, think it is in us$ - please check. Also all over ebay. You may need to fabricate a joiner pipe but any decent muffler shop will help you out there. Can't help but think the siamese pipes would look the bizz on ya ride.

http://www.dan-moto.com/DM_INT/cbr-250-wholesale-18_19_165.html

Cheers mate, but its a VTR not a CBR i'm looking for! cheers anyway

[Jarno]

This headlight meets the CE and DOT standards. I'm gonna go with this one i reckon?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Polisport-MMX-Headlight-CR-Red-Motorcycle-Enduro-Honda-/110636649675?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item19c2754ccb&vxp=mtr

Looks boss too

[hayd3n]

Cheers mate, but its a VTR not a CBR i'm looking for! cheers anyway

like he said^^^ get a fabricator to make you a link pipe ;) , thats how i fitted my zorst,
i bought a two brothers of trademe for $100 and fitted it for $50 :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=15B8kmb8kaM

[hayd3n]

This headlight meets the CE and DOT standards. I'm gonna go with this one i reckon?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Polisport-MMX-Headlight-CR-Red-Motorcycle-Enduro-Honda-/110636649675?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item19c2754ccb&vxp=mtr

Looks boss too

35w? meets but it is marked??
whats the projection like????

[Jarno]

35w? meets but it is marked??
whats the projection like????

I dunno, but if its marked i'm going to be better off than unmarked? plus, its the look i'm after!

And with the pipe, i guess you could just weld a flange from a bike wrecker onto it and fit any aftermarket pipe?

[AllanB]

Cheers mate, but its a VTR not a CBR i'm looking for! cheers anyway



Yep realise that figured look for something for a 250 then adapt it to suit. Half the fun is custom fitting something that no one else has. A mid-pipe can easily be made up at a decent muffler shop if required.

[Jarno]

Yep realise that figured look for something for a 250 then adapt it to suit. Half the fun is custom fitting something that no one else has. A mid-pipe can easily be made up at a decent muffler shop if required.

Cheers mate, i wouldn't have thought of that otherwise, and a decent VTR muffler, wayyy overpriced. But this would be good? I just need to get myself a job after moving up here to auckland so i can afford more parts!

[hayd3n]

Cheers mate, i wouldn't have thought of that otherwise, and a decent VTR muffler, wayyy overpriced. But this would be good? I just need to get myself a job after moving up here to auckland so i can afford more parts!

did you even watch this ???
i bought a two brothers of trademe for $100 and fitted it for $50
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=15B8kmb8kaM
wont find much cheaper vs quality

[Jarno]

did you even watch this ???
i bought a two brothers of trademe for $100 and fitted it for $50
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=15B8kmb8kaM
wont find much cheaper vs quality

Legit! Thats decent as man, if only i had the tools and skills to weld... Sad story but, i'll keep looking around man, thanks!

[Tigadee]

I cant find a decent pipe anywhere!!

Talk to Peter at Custom Chambers (http://www.customchambers.co.nz/)... he'll sort you out. :niceone:

He helped mod the exhausts on my old Venox [OEM Honda Magna 250] which uses the same engine as the VTR250 and it sounded awesome [like this (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bjkf3X6iPw0)] once done, and cost only 120 to do while still looking stock. Not sure about the VTR's exhaust and if it can be similarly modded or cost the same, but I'm sure Peter can make something to fit and he does quality work.

[fyrgem]

I have a 1996 VTR250. The naked version, but its a bit ugly.

I have the 98 VTR250 naked MC33, black with red spring, so I've added a wee red rim stripe.

eyeing up these indicators http://www.ebay.com/itm/160954156895?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649
so much cheaper online, in store you're looking at $70 for 2x.

[fyrgem]

Talk to Peter at Custom Chambers (http://www.customchambers.co.nz/)... he'll sort you out. :niceone:



om nom nom nom!
exhausts :drool:

I need a third job to pay for my wishlist mods :lol:

[fyrgem]

Yeay a fellow pimping vtr rider! :D get the seat covered, I did it the same color as the bike, because everyone's got standard boring black, although IV had trouble with LED indicators and wof. Wheels strips and cut that ugly as mud guard thing of! Dirt bike handle bars give it a badass look :) what kinda wheels have you got in it?

You too! :eek:

mines black so the seat cover will do, for now.
what was wrong with the indicators? not emarked??
wheels strips - check
I need to replace my bars to get my next wof, what ones would you rec? :rolleyes:

[Jarno]

280512 This is where i cut the subframe and bolted it up to raise the tail. Very simple, will get it tidied up eventually.

The old taillight, chunky as.. so i replaced it with a twin led one, looks amazing. But i will spray it black so it merges with the bike!

[ducatilover]

That looks quite nice dude.
Please throw that IRC tyre in the bin though :sweatdrop and slam a sexy muffler, or two on it


Sent from Bethlehem

[Jarno]

That looks quite nice dude.
Please throw that IRC tyre in the bin though :sweatdrop and slam a sexy muffler, or two on it


Sent from Bethlehem

Was going to cut the origional muffler off and either put in a baffle or wack a flange on there maybe just fit a shorty muffler in? And what is IRC?

[ducatilover]

Was going to cut the origional muffler off and either put in a baffle or wack a flange on there maybe just fit a shorty muffler in? And what is IRC?

It'll lose power if you do that, they need a muffler on 'em. Shorty will be okay, but anything under 300mm and it's a wee bit pointless
IRC is the brand of your rear tyre, it's a nylon thing and horrible.



Sent from the smell of farts