Why would you do this?

[richiewendt]

I am sorry if I offend anyone or somebody knows who owns this bike. But who else reckons that this is the cheapest taste ever? It looks hideous!! Looking though all the uder 250s and came across this on trademe... Why would you do this to what was a nice looking bike?

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-124130200.htm?key=917364

[skidMark]

see one painted up in race colours in real life and your jaw will drop...they are bloodey awesome.

[EJK]

It looks sharp. It's better than other that I've seen lol

[discotex]

Seems a bit over the top for a 250 if you ask me. Would look good in Repsol colours though.

[0arbreaka]

I have to say it would look a whole lot better if it was painted. I do however question you taste in bikes, as I for one think tyga kits are the shiz and most of the other bikers I know think that as well.

[richiewendt]

I have to say it would look a whole lot better if it was painted. I do however question you taste in bikes, as I for one think tyga kits are the shiz and most of the other bikers I know think that as well.

I reckon that the best looking bikes are the original bikes, I may not have had the best selection of bikes in my short biking life, but why wreck a good looking bike? Performance upgrades, hell yeh, but why waste money making something look good (for some) when thats where it ends... And the neon lights?

[xwhatsit]

A lot of people like the TYGA kits, but to be honest they look a little anodyne and generic. The original CBR250RR was a cool looking bike -- dated though; perhaps too dated for the engine and the running gear (nothing really to match it nowadays). But cool looking in a period sense.

[Bren]

Different strokes for different folks...If people did not customize then there would be no custon bikes (duh to me) or NO HOTRODS:weep:

[ducatilover]

id have it...without the wanky neons.

the tyga kit looks awesome in repsol colours

wonder if it would fit my spada:third:

[richiewendt]

Up to taste I suppose. Still reckon its a way to kill a bike.No respect from me, mind you my taste in bikes is a bit old school though (minus rg, thats just a helluva lot of fun to ride and does it for me). Im a architecture student, and a bit arty farty at that, but I compare this to a honda prelude with a shitty looking body kit...

[ducatilover]

but I compare this to a honda prelude with a shitty looking body kit...

certainly its not that bad?

go the standard nc30:devil2:

[richiewendt]

ok, maybe that was an over statement...

[ducatilover]

ok, maybe that was an over statement...
nothing is as bad as a poolude. except for multiple pooludes:argh::angry2::angry2::angry2::angry2:

[HungusMaximist]

I have to say, the white looks gay but then again if you give me the bike, I wouldn't complain...

[fireball]

nothing is as bad as a poolude. except for multiple pooludes:argh::angry2::angry2::angry2::angry2:

:killingme:killingme:headbang: yay someone else who hates pooludes as much as me!

bling for you its so true nothing as bad as a poolude!

[deanohit]

Heres some pics of them painted. Personally, I would love to see a honda VTR250 that looked like that.:headbang:

[ducatilover]

:killingme:killingme:headbang: yay someone else who hates pooludes as much as me!

bling for you its so true nothing as bad as a poolude!

you are officially on the "good c*nt list" haha:Punk:

burn the pooludes:headbang::headbang:

[ducatilover]

Heres some pics of them painted. Personally, I would love to see a honda VTR250 that looked like that.:headbang:

that black one looks awesome! i love it.
i want to see a bros650 or spada with fairings by tyga

[deanohit]

And a Repsol one:
+ a blue and white one that I think looks very tidy.

[ducatilover]

my front gaurd on the spada is a carbon fibre tyga gaurd:first::love:

[klyong82]

Darn, after a paint job. It really does make a big difference I like the CBR600 colours in red and black. Yeah white does look a little weird but I suppose it is individual preferences.

[fireball]

if i had that white bike out west at my place it would get tagged in no time
(and going by track record)

everyone will think its a transportable white board for a uni geek

[deanohit]

You could charge companies for advertising!!

[delusionz]

Man this is perfect... Since the departure of the 250cc market back in 1994 the only CBR models that got face lifted were the larger displacement bikes 600+ afaik and recently the new CBR125R for learners in Japan and UK.

This is bloody perfect.

I hope "Why would you do this" only refers to the plain white paint and not the design itself.

As everyone else mentioned, It looks great in colour.

[BevanPT]

It's a Stormtrooper bike.

[imdying]

I hope "Why would you do this" only refers to the plain white paint and not the design itself.I assumed he was referring to the 'punch me in the face I have no taste' blue lights? :shrug:

[fergie]

'why would you do this?" because it would be a bloody boring world if everything was identical, i say whatever spins ya wheels.

[breakaway]

How would one go about getting a bike painted like that? :third:

I see repsol fairing kits on Ebay, perhaps that's the way to go. The landed cost is $1000+ though

[sunhuntin]

from a non sprots rider, i have to say it looks ok. would, of course, look better in color, and get rid of the neons [blue will likely get you pulled over] and youd be sweet!

[Wiki Drifter]

the painted ones sure are pruddy things :drool: but personally I wouldn't spend that much $ on a 250.

[discotex]

the painted ones sure are pruddy things :drool: but personally I wouldn't spend that much $ on a 250.

For sure. Why spend all that cash when you could be saving for an upgrade?

[breakaway]

For sure. Why spend all that cash when you could be saving for an upgrade?

Because for some people, their 250s (first bikes) have too much sentimental value to just sell off

[xwhatsit]

Nothing wrong with a 250 anyway. Look at the offroad guys -- they don't all rush out and drool over 450s, because a 125 is often shitloads of fun and suits their purposes better.

A 250 can be more fun than a big bike provided the roads are suited to it. Why not bling it up?

I'll be getting a big bike too, but I don't quite understand the obsession with `upgrading'.

[discotex]

Because for some people, their 250s (first bikes) have too much sentimental value to just sell off

Awwwwwwwww isn't that sweet :hug:

I'm pretty attached to my ZXR but she's gonna have to go. It will be sad as she's my first bike and has been brilliant.

Still the allure of the bigger bikes is undeniable and I can't afford to keep two bikes. I'm sure once my ZX-6R/GSX-R600/SV1000S or whatever I end up with arrives I'll forget all about my 250. :2thumbsup

[discotex]

I'll be getting a big bike too, but I don't quite understand the obsession with `upgrading'.

I do. I'm 6' tall and the ZXR250 is pretty cramped. The main thing I want out of an upgrade is more space. Second is the handling (suspension, brakes, etc). Third is the power.

[xwhatsit]

Oh I know what you mean, but not everybody's like that (and too many people are).

Handling is one thing you'll be disappointed in. 250s are the fastest thing around any corner, and the fastest to change direction. Put some sticky tyres on your ZXR, have the suspension and brakes looked at, and I doubt you'll find much short of an R6 that will be able to hassle you in the twisty stuff.

[90s]

Prior to wiring my Christmas lights up to my bike, I would like to test this CBR to see if the blue neons do, in fact, make it go much faster.

But "Not time waster please, and test pilot thanks."

I'm a test pilot - where does this leave me?

[discotex]

Oh I know what you mean, but not everybody's like that (and too many people are).

Handling is one thing you'll be disappointed in. 250s are the fastest thing around any corner, and the fastest to change direction. Put some sticky tyres on your ZXR, have the suspension and brakes looked at, and I doubt you'll find much short of an R6 that will be able to hassle you in the twisty stuff.

You may well be right. It's the bits between twisties that you notice the power difference.

I'm really interested to see how different the supersports feel as the newer ones aren't much heavier than a ZXR/CBR 250. It seems the biggest difference is the reciprocating mass in the engine and people notice a difference between the handling of the GSX-R600 and GSX-R750 even though it's the same basic bike.

[Tickler]

I like it, especially with the painted kit. I mean in all likely hood its been crashed, and damaged the fairings. Replacement genuine parts will cost more than the kit, and if your going fibreglass, why not bring the looks forward 15 years. doesnt cost that much more.
(also im sure its white because its just the gelcoat finish)

Also with the 250cc licence market, if you make it look like a 600 but its only a 250, someone will want it.

p.s i quite like the idea of being on a 250 on straights, having riden 600's. If i owned one (a 600) i'd either be dead in a ditch or wouldn'tve a licence. You can wind these 250's up and not be doing a speed you wish you werent doing when fate come calling!

[The Pastor]

I think it looks nice, needs to be painted though.

[deanohit]

I like it, especially with the painted kit. I mean in all likely hood its been crashed, and damaged the fairings. Replacement genuine parts will cost more than the kit, and if your going fibreglass, why not bring the looks forward 15 years. doesnt cost that much more.
(also im sure its white because its just the gelcoat finish)
Also with the 250cc licence market, if you make it look like a 600 but its only a 250, someone will want it.
p.s i quite like the idea of being on a 250 on straights, having riden 600's. If i owned one (a 600) i'd either be dead in a ditch or wouldn'tve a licence. You can wind these 250's up and not be doing a speed you wish you werent doing when fate come calling!

Great to see some one using their head! :niceone: