Kawasaki Ninja 250R - Monster Energy Decals (pics)

**Grizzo** · 9th March 2009, 17:52

Originally Posted by Monolith NZ

I really don't see the point in this.

Can we just leave it at the fact that you don't like the decals and ignore the fact that you somehow felt the urge to argue for no reason?

Dont take it to heart dude, I think Slyer's on the red rag.

**hayd3n** · 9th March 2009, 17:53

Originally Posted by Monolith NZ

I was really keen on a slip on but Filco (the only Kawa dealer in Nelson) quoted $1000. For the slip on you say? yes.

Frankly I'm planning on keeping the bike for a long time as Uni is getting close and I can't afford an upgrade.

you can go to other shops ya know i buy all my yamaha bike stuff from which ever does the best deal (suzuki , kawasaki , honda , yamaha ducatti shops etc) they can all order the same parts!!!!

**McWild** · 9th March 2009, 19:07

Monster sticker looks quie nice, and some black stickers over the green would help its appearance. Make sure anything else you do won't affect the paintwork if it becomes necessary to take them off for resale or whatever.

Don't like the ZXR sticker at all though, be proud of what you have, don't try to make it something else. That's like me chucking a 500 sticker on my RG. People who know both bikes will take the piss, and people who don't wouldn't appreciate it any more if it was a 500.

And I think you just destroyed your resale value by playing with the exhaust.

I think other than the aforementioned, you could potentially have quite a unique little ninja on your hands. Fuck knows we need a different ninja out there. Key thing is to make sure everything you do can be undone.

**Monolith NZ** · 9th March 2009, 20:48

Originally Posted by McWild

Monster sticker looks quie nice, and some black stickers over the green would help its appearance. Make sure anything else you do won't affect the paintwork if it becomes necessary to take them off for resale or whatever.

Don't like the ZXR sticker at all though, be proud of what you have, don't try to make it something else. That's like me chucking a 500 sticker on my RG. People who know both bikes will take the piss, and people who don't wouldn't appreciate it any more if it was a 500.

And I think you just destroyed your resale value by playing with the exhaust.

I think other than the aforementioned, you could potentially have quite a unique little ninja on your hands. Fuck knows we need a different ninja out there. Key thing is to make sure everything you do can be undone.

I am thinking about grabbing a muffler when the exchange rate sharpens up a bit. And about pulling off the ZXRR stickers and replacing them with a same shaped plain black decal, because I totally agree with you.

And yes post above ^^ I am aware that I can grab parts from other dealers, but I think I'm going to wait until the exchange rate is more favorable as aforementioned.
Cheers for the input guys.

**EJT** · 9th March 2009, 21:17

Good for you mono. I think it looks ok and if you are happy with what you have done then go for it. I have a Shoei Kagayama. Do I think I am like him - not a chance. I bought it because I like the look. That doesn't make me an imposter.

Heaven help those who have a CBR1000 with Repsol stickers, or worse, an R1 with Fiat stickers. Since when does having a cage name on the side make it cool. If it wasn't for Rossi everyone would laugh. Unless there is a difference to the standard machine it doesn't make any difference whether the manufacturer has added a few stickers and doing it yourself.

**Monolith NZ** · 9th March 2009, 21:58

Originally Posted by EJT

Good for you mono. I think it looks ok and if you are happy with what you have done then go for it. I have a Shoei Kagayama. Do I think I am like him - not a chance. I bought it because I like the look. That doesn't make me an imposter.

Heaven help those who have a CBR1000 with Repsol stickers, or worse, an R1 with Fiat stickers. Since when does having a cage name on the side make it cool. If it wasn't for Rossi everyone would laugh. Unless there is a difference to the standard machine it doesn't make any difference whether the manufacturer has added a few stickers and doing it yourself.

Thanks mate, Glad to see that at least one person shares my opinion

**xwhatsit** · 10th March 2009, 00:06

Slyer, you're a tool. My bike's a heap of crap but nobody gives me any heat for it because it's just one of those things about `motorcycling' (as far as you can refer to it generally and not sound naïve) that it's particularly bad form to insult somebody else's bike. It's like saying their girlfriend is fat and ugly. Just plain rude. If you don't think it looks great, then why tell him in such a way?

Personally I think anything with fairings on is overdressed

I'd like to see a version of the 250R done up like a baby ER6N. That would be a fantastic bike.

Hasn't anyone here ever seen a debaffled can before? I don't think it'll make one lick of difference to resale value given the target market for this kind of bike. Sensible too to get it re-jetted too when doing the debaffle.

Stock-standard bikes are bland and boring. Maybe if it's a classic but even then I've got my doubts and those Concours examples are a very sad state of affairs. Race-rep style decals may not be everybody's cup of tea but you should be applauded for taking steps to make the bike suit you a little better.

**bistard** · 10th March 2009, 06:46

You need to put some green wheel rim tape on to break up all the black around the wheel area

**Morcs** · 10th March 2009, 09:01

yep it doesnt look right. it should look like this, my old tard:

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/pi...ictureid=16113

**The Pastor** · 10th March 2009, 10:14

talk to an exhaust maker, they can make mufflers really cheap, and look good too!

**Slyer** · 10th March 2009, 11:20

Originally Posted by Morcs

yep it doesnt look right. it should look like this, my old tard:

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/pi...ictureid=16113

Motards always need moar stickers!

**ital916** · 14th March 2009, 00:19

Originally Posted by Slyer

Cry more, I'm not going to lie and say it looks good.
I'm also not going to not say anything.

You're just pissed you spent all this money on such worthless upgrades.
I bought an entire replacement engine, carbs, full exhaust etc for my bike for $900
You got some stickers, a rejet and some holes drilled in your exhaust. Fucking CLAP!

(Sorry, I'm in a bit of a prick mood.)

sam, stop being such a hater. Dont worry mate I think it looks awesome, good on ya for customising it and dont let people give you shit about it as a part of biking is the look of your motorcycle. Same reason people do custom paint jobs etc.

Sam, just stick to getting your shit bucket of a gpx running sweet and looking good before bagging on others. Im not hating on you but its not nice when a bike that you love and out much effort into get bagged by someone who rides a bike that looks like it was shat out of a constipated elephant. No offense.

I like the mosnter energy decals all you have to do is paint the bike black put the decals on and make the seat green.

**Candle** · 19th March 2009, 20:57

1stly the stickers look really cool but i recon you need to get a better pipe a cus it just makes the sticker's look just a bit to tacky and besides with the bike looking good you now need to make it sound grate. good on you for doing them a really personalizes the bike and as i said looks really cool keep up the good work