SMKennedy94
New Member
I've been lurking around for a while, but since my bike is up and running, and im starting to mod it, i'll post up some pictures.
Picked it up in late May for $555 from a news anchor based out of Hartford. No title, no key, and kept in a storage shed for two years. Supposedly the PO before her 'restored' the bike.
First things first - broke the seat lock so that I could access under the seat. And what do we have here? The title folded up nicely in the underseat pocket. Jackpot! Hot wired the bike the day i got it home and kicked it over (dead battery) - she fires right up and sounds awesome. Ordered the new ignition, air pods, ballistic EV02 battery, new rectifier and regulator combo (thanks to the forums here for all their knowledge), new clubman bars, older vintage bar end mirrors, LED headlight, and some LED instrument lights.
The bike is far from done, and i have plenty more in store for this old gem. All of the original parts are being kept in case i ever feel like going back to the original look.
I havent found many people in the area i live (Hudson Valley) that ride cafe styled bikes. If you live around the HV area, and want to ride - PM me. I'm always riding, and always up for meeting new people.
Too long, didnt read - on to the reason why you clicked the link ... pictures!
How i got her from the PO - fancy red shocks :
Using the knobby tire on the power lines
Fixed those fancy red shocks, and found some great chrome underneath!
LED Headlight and bar end mirrors - which may get replaced with bar end horn style
Bought a polisher and got to work
1 month and 500 miles later ...
I love my Kawasaki Ninja, but I have to say - this thing gets waaaaay more looks than any crotch rocket i've ever been on. With all the character these bikes have, I can see why they're so popular.
Picked it up in late May for $555 from a news anchor based out of Hartford. No title, no key, and kept in a storage shed for two years. Supposedly the PO before her 'restored' the bike.
First things first - broke the seat lock so that I could access under the seat. And what do we have here? The title folded up nicely in the underseat pocket. Jackpot! Hot wired the bike the day i got it home and kicked it over (dead battery) - she fires right up and sounds awesome. Ordered the new ignition, air pods, ballistic EV02 battery, new rectifier and regulator combo (thanks to the forums here for all their knowledge), new clubman bars, older vintage bar end mirrors, LED headlight, and some LED instrument lights.
The bike is far from done, and i have plenty more in store for this old gem. All of the original parts are being kept in case i ever feel like going back to the original look.
I havent found many people in the area i live (Hudson Valley) that ride cafe styled bikes. If you live around the HV area, and want to ride - PM me. I'm always riding, and always up for meeting new people.
Too long, didnt read - on to the reason why you clicked the link ... pictures!
How i got her from the PO - fancy red shocks :
Using the knobby tire on the power lines
Fixed those fancy red shocks, and found some great chrome underneath!
LED Headlight and bar end mirrors - which may get replaced with bar end horn style
Bought a polisher and got to work
1 month and 500 miles later ...
I love my Kawasaki Ninja, but I have to say - this thing gets waaaaay more looks than any crotch rocket i've ever been on. With all the character these bikes have, I can see why they're so popular.