Kawasaki Ninja 250R - Monster Energy Decals (pics)

**Monolith NZ** · 8th March 2009, 18:54

Hey

Seeing as there are so many 250R owners around at the moment, I thought I would share my new Monster Energy decals and other small mods.

Install time for the decals was about 4 hours. I made sure I wasn't in a rush and I prepped the plastics with prepsol before hand. I had the set ordered through Filco Farm and Sport Nelson, who told me they would cost $75 but charged me $100 once they arrived.

I didn't apply the entire set as I didn't want to over do it, and I plan on grabbing a sheet of plain black that I can play around with. But enough talking, here's some pics.
http://iforce.co.nz/i/39b9681ec04598...ee40f6aab4.jpg
http://iforce.co.nz/i/a683aea8e2dc8b...27c747906b.jpg
Some smaller sponsor decals on the top of the seat-cowl and on the front fender cannot be seen.

Ever since I got the bike I have been very interested in picking up a slip-on exhaust, but with the current exchange rate I was looking at $1000, which just isn't worth it.
So i got out the good old drill and bored out the stock exhaust a bit, then had a Dynojet kit installed which cost me $500 including installation. The bike now sounds A LOT better, and the Dynojet kit has it running far smoother.
here's a pic of the holes:
http://iforce.co.nz/i/fb23dbf17cd486...4767798bd7.jpg

Cheers!

**DELLORTO** · 8th March 2009, 19:35

man that stock exhaust dosnt look too good for the motor......

id say your lossing about 5-10hp from that exhaust......you could always get a exhaust made for your bike.....

**Slyer** · 8th March 2009, 19:38

Not a fan of the stickers at all mate. Why the hell did you just drill holes in your exhaust? That's quite stupid.

**Reido** · 8th March 2009, 20:00

TBH i really dislike the stickers..
and its not a ZXR... its an EX... the stickers lie

each to their own though.
do what makes you happy

**vindy500** · 8th March 2009, 20:02

lol

**Monolith NZ** · 8th March 2009, 20:11

Originally Posted by Slyer

Not a fan of the stickers at all mate. Why the hell did you just drill holes in your exhaust? That's quite stupid.

Because with the jet kit in I get the sound of a slipon for half price.

Originally Posted by Reido

its not a ZXR... its an EX... the stickers lie

I know, and frankly I think it's stupid also, but meh. Most other people wouldn't know so I don't mind.

What's with all the hate? I think they look pretty good.

**Reido** · 8th March 2009, 20:24

"KB - Full of love and disrespect"

its the internet

**vindy500** · 8th March 2009, 20:29

Originally Posted by Monolith NZ

I know, and frankly I think it's stupid also, but meh. Most other people wouldn't know so I don't mind.

so why do it?

**Monolith NZ** · 8th March 2009, 20:57

Originally Posted by vindy500

so why do it?

*sigh*
Because obviously I think the stickers look good, and the fact that the model number displayed is incorrect does not mean I'm not going to put them on.

Can we not start an argument? please?

**Reido** · 8th March 2009, 21:01

isnt KB great?

put your self out there and get... attacked?

oh you could pick yourself up a Leovince slip on for pretty cheap ish..

but i'd advise saving the money for new bike when you get your full

**Gubb** · 8th March 2009, 21:01

Mate, you asked for opinions, and then tell people you don't wanna hear it if it differs from yours.

Welcome to real life.

**Monolith NZ** · 8th March 2009, 21:07

Originally Posted by Gubb

Mate, you asked for opinions, and then tell people you don't wanna hear it if it differs from yours.

Welcome to real life.

Never said that. I'm just disappointed.

**mark247** · 8th March 2009, 21:09

Put some more black stickering on it, will make it look cooler i reckon.

And who needs an exhaust? Just take the entire thing off and just richen her up a bit :P

**Monolith NZ** · 8th March 2009, 21:09

Originally Posted by Reido

oh you could pick yourself up a Leovince slip on for pretty cheap ish..

but i'd advise saving the money for new bike when you get your full

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.

**Monolith NZ** · 8th March 2009, 21:10

Originally Posted by mark247

Put some more black stickering on it, will make it look cooler i reckon.

And who needs an exhaust? Just take the entire thing off and just richen her up a bit :P

Yea man, I'm just waiting on a friend to get me a sheet of black for free as he knows someone

Edit: sorry for double post.