"However, it quickly became evident that learning this skill was going to be harder than I thought. The realization came swiftly, as it was something I had learned before and knew all along, learning something new, especially a new skill, takes dedication, commitment and time. Lots of time."

https://naturallycalamityjane.ca/2019/09...ggly-line/

Cover the brakes: to ride with their fingers outstretched and resting on the front brake lever in crowded environments, mid-corner and between corners.

https://www.cycleworld.com/motorcycling-...ency-room/

A great article posted by a PRS Alumni, discussing the trials and tribulations of the parking lot experience, feeling dejected, overcoming the internal pressures and expectations, and kicking butt!

Original Post: https://naturallycalamityjane.ca/2019/05...e-outside/
PRS PDF Version: PRS Testimonials

https://vancouver.ca/streets-transportat...oters.aspx

Great read from our friends down south @ CLASS Motorcycle School.

Even experienced riders need to invest in smoothness... and it has to be invested at the beginning.

https://regpridmore.blog/2019/04/13/the-...-at-class/

From ADV Rider - a brief compendium of the most obvious things every rider can do to make their winter ride both safe and comfortable.

https://advrider.com/tips-for-riding-in-...12_11_2018 

is fresh off of the <a href="http://www.kawiforums.com/ninja-250r/105092-2008-ninja-250r-aftermarket-parts-accessories-38.html">kawiforms.com</a>, written a while ago and added to - so some links are broke and deadends.  I then added the info from <a href="http://newninja.com">NewNinja.com</a>. If you have updated info, please let me know and I'll expand. It's not comprehensive, but it might give you some ideas!
<h2><strong><span style="color: red;">EXHAUST</span></strong></h2>
<strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="color: black;">APEX / FMF RACING EXHAUST</span></span></em></strong> Links: <em>- <a href="http://www.fmfracing.com/applications/product_list.aspx?year=2008&amp;make=KAWASAKI&amp;model=NINJA%20250R" target="_blank" rel="noopener">FMF Racing</a></em> <strong><span style="color: black;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em>AREA P / ROARING TOYZ EXHAUST</em></span></span></strong> Links: - <a href="http://www.areapnolimits.com/products/Slip-On-Exhaust-Kawasaki-Ninja-250R-2008.php" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><em>http://www.areapnolimits.com/product...-250R-2008.php</em></a> <em>(AREA P)</em> <em>- </em><a href="http://www.buynowroaringtoyz.com/2008_Ninja_EX_250_Full_Exhaust_System_Carbon_Fiber_p/rt-22500.htm" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><em>http://www.buynowroaringtoyz.com/200...p/rt-22500.htm</em></a> <em>(ROARING TOYZ)</em> Dyno: - <a href="http://www.roaringtoyz.com/N250/N250DynoSheet.jpg" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><em>http://www.roaringtoyz.com/N250/N250DynoSheet.jpg</em></a> <em>(ROARING TOYZ)</em> Video: <em>- <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QoCHjBTr_y4" target="_blank" rel="noopener">YouTube - 2008 ninja 250r Area p exhaust</a> (AREA P)</em> <strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">D&amp;D PEFORMANCE EXHAUST</span></em></strong> Links: <em>- <a href="http://www.danddexhaust.com/news/2008/05/2008_kawasaki_n.htm" target="_blank" rel="noopener">D&amp;D Exhaust | 2008 Kawasaki Ninja® 250R is a Freakfest</a></em> <strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em>HINDLE EXHAUST</em></span></strong> Links: <em>- <a href="http://www.hindle.com/products-kaw.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hindle for Kawasaki</a></em> <em>- <a href="http://www.hindle.com/Ninja%20250-120dpi.jpg" target="_blank" rel="noopener">http://www.hindle.com/Ninja%20250-120dpi.jpg</a></em> <strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">HR1 EXHAUST</span></em></strong> Links: <em>- <a href="http://www.hardrockmotorsports.com/hr1_web/HR1_web_street_KAWASAKI_ZX250_NINJA08.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">HR 1 EXHAUST - Home</a></em> <strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em>JARDINE EXHAUST</em></span></strong> Links: <em>- <a href="http://www.jardineproducts.com/products/searchType/vehicleSearch/year/2008/make/KAWASAKI/model/NINJA%20250/sfID1/28/sfID2/8/sfID3/9" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Aluminum Slip-On: Stainless Steel &amp; Aluminum Performance ATV Exhaust Systems</a></em> <strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">LEO VINCE EXHAUST</span></em></strong> Links: <em>- <img src="http://www.jdoqocy.com/image-3176200-10559669" alt="" width="1" height="1" border="0" /><a href="http://www.jdoqocy.com/click-3176200-10559669?URL=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.motorcycle-superstore.com%2F1%2F5%2F88%2F13915%2F23620%2FPITEM%2FLeo-Vince-Evo-II-GP-Slip-On-Exhaust-2008-Kawasaki-Ninja-250R-Parts.aspx" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Leo Vince GP Style Evo II Slip-On Exhaust - - Motorcycle Superstore</a></em> <strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">MICRON EXHAUST</span></em></strong> Links: <em>- <a href="http://www.micronexhausts.com/product-details.html?autoid=79" target="_blank" rel="noopener">product details*-*micronexhausts.com</a></em> <strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em>MUZZYS EXHAUST</em></span></strong> Links: <em>- <a href="http://www.muzzys.com/EX250/index.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2008 Ninja 250 R Exhaust by Muzzys</a> </em> <strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">R9 RACING EXHAUST</span></em></strong> Links: <em>- <a href="http://r9racing.co.id/eng_home.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">http://r9racing.co.id/eng_home.html</a></em> <strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em>TWO BROTHERS EXHAUST</em></span></strong> Links: <em>- </em><a href="http://www.twobros.com/cgi-bin/shopp...50R-SO-08.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><em>http://www.twobros.com/cgi-bin/shopp...50R-SO-08.html</em></a> Dyno: <em>- </em><a href="http://www.twobros.com/Cust_Service/..._Ninja250R.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><em>http://www.twobros.com/Cust_Service/..._Ninja250R.pdf</em></a> Video: <em>- <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bRlxWF3krOc" target="_blank" rel="noopener">YouTube - 2008 Ninja 250R two brothers can (requested video)</a></em> <em>- </em><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NF2YXkFW92s" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><em>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NF2YXkFW92s</em></a> <em>- <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Da8zIYCaS0M" target="_blank" rel="noopener">YouTube - 2008 Ninja 250R Two Brothers Can (drive off)</a></em> <em><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">YOSHIMURA EXHAUST</span></strong></em> Links: <em>- </em><a href="http://www.yoshimura-rd.com/s-1266-2008.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><em>http://www.yoshimura-rd.com/s-1266-2008.aspx</em></a> Dyno: <em>- </em><a href="http://www.yoshimura-rd.com/popup.aspx?src=images/product/large/3523_3_.jpg" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><em>http://www.yoshimura-rd.com/popup.aspx?src=images/product/large/3523_3_.jpg</em></a><em> (Slip-On)</em> <em>- </em><a href="http://www.yoshimura-rd.com/popup.aspx?src=images/product/large/3593_5_.jpg" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><em>http://www.yoshimura-rd.com/popup.aspx?src=images/product/large/3593_5_.jpg</em></a><em> (Full Exhaust System)</em> Video: - <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1IoFtOuZHVw" target="_blank" rel="noopener">YouTube - 2008 ninja 250R yoshi slip on</a> - <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XdWYOn8m2-k" target="_blank" rel="noopener">YouTube - 2008 ninja 250r</a> - <a href="http://www.iavoor.com/play.php?vid=1508" target="_blank" rel="noopener">laptops vegas vacation digital cameras at iavoor.com</a>
<h2><strong><span style="color: red;">SUSPENSION</span></strong></h2>
<strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="color: black;">Clip-Ons</span></span></em></strong> Links: <em>- </em><a href="http://www.vortexracing.com/index.php?src=gendocs&amp;link=Clip%20On%20Chart&amp;category=Tech" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><em>Vortex Clip-Ons</em></a> <em>- </em><a href="http://www.woodcraft-cfm.com/Scripts/prodView.asp?idproduct=18129" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><em>Woodcraft Clip-Ons</em></a> <strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="color: black;">Works Performance Rear Shock</span></span></em></strong> Links: <em>- </em><a href="http://worksperformance.com/html/home.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><em>http://worksperformance.com/html/home.html</em></a> Info: <em>- Standard Shock w/ Pre-load and Reservoir ($389)</em> <em>- Standard Shock w/ Pre-load and Reservoir, add Adjustable Compression ($479)</em> <em>- Standard Shock w/ Pre-load and Reservoir, add Adjustable Compression w/ Rebound ($549)</em> <em><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Ohlins Rear Shock KA840 (</strong>Confirmed Fitment)</span> <a href="http://www.ohlins.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">http://www.ohlins.com/</a></em> <em><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>YSS Racing Shocks (Confirmed Fitment)</strong></span> <a href="http://th.yss.co.th/index.php?option=com_content&amp;task=view&amp;id=120&amp;Itemid=54" target="_blank" rel="noopener">http://th.yss.co.th/index.php?option...=120&amp;Itemid=54</a></em> <em><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Penske Shocks</strong></span> <a href="http://www.penskeshocks.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">http://www.penskeshocks.com/</a></em> <em><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>WP Suspension</strong></span> <a href="http://www.wpsuspension.com/products/Street.php" target="_blank" rel="noopener">http://www.wpsuspension.com/products/Street.php</a></em> <em><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Elka Suspension (Confirmed Fitment)</strong></span> <a href="http://www.elkasuspension.com/products/kawasaki-moto.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">http://www.elkasuspension.com/produc...saki-moto.html</a> <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Sportisimoto USA Shocks (Confirmed Fitment)</strong></span> <a href="http://www.sportisimoto-usa.com/suspension.php" target="_blank" rel="noopener">http://www.sportisimoto-usa.com/suspension.php</a> <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Leak Proof Seals Pro</strong></span> <a href="http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/1/5/92/23600/24278/PITEM/Leak-Proof-Seals-Pro-Moly-Fork-Seals-Wiper-Seals-2009-Kawasaki-Ninja-250R-Parts.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener">http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...50R-Parts.aspx</a> <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Ricor Rod Shocks</strong></span> <a href="http://www.ricorshocks.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">www.ricorshocks.com</a> </em>
<h2><strong><span style="color: red;">FENDER ELIMINATOR KITS</span></strong></h2>
<strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="color: black;">Competition Werks fender eliminator kit</span></span></em></strong> Links: <em>- </em><a href="http://estore.websitepros.com/1784228/Detail.bok?no=416" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><em>http://estore.websitepros.com/1784228/Detail.bok?no=416</em></a> <strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Rumble Concept Fender Eliminator Kit</span></em></strong> Links: <em>- <a href="http://www.solomotoparts.com/product.php?productid=31297&amp;showfull=Y" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Rumble Concept Bone Series Fender Eliminator for Ninja 250R 08-10 - Fender Eliminator &amp; Bodywork - Solo Moto Parts</a></em> <strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Targa Fender Eliminator</span></em></strong> Links: <em>- </em><a href="http://www.targa-acc.com/cgi-bin/products.cgi?name=upc_code&amp;value=22-464&amp;format=3" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><em>http://www.targa-acc.com/cgi-bin/pro...2-464&amp;format=3</em></a> <em><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>A-Tech Fender Eliminator (Japanese Website)</strong></span> <a href="http://www.a-tech.org/shop/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">http://www.a-tech.org/shop/</a></em> <em><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>B2 Industries Fender Eliminator</strong></span> <a href="http://www.solomotoparts.com/product.php?productid=35214&amp;cat=383&amp;page=1" target="_blank" rel="noopener">http://www.solomotoparts.com/product...cat=383&amp;page=1</a></em> <em><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Speed Tactics Fender Eliminator</strong></span> <a href="http://www.solomotoparts.com/product.php?productid=34774&amp;cat=383&amp;page=1" target="_blank" rel="noopener">http://www.solomotoparts.com/product...cat=383&amp;page=1</a></em> <em><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Jardine Fender Eliminator</strong></span> <a href="http://www.solomotoparts.com/product.php?productid=33909&amp;cat=383&amp;page=1" target="_blank" rel="noopener">http://www.solomotoparts.com/product...cat=383&amp;page=1</a></em> <em><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>R &amp; G Fender Eliminator</strong></span> <a href="http://www.rg-racing.com/browseBike/Kawasaki/ZX250_(Ninja_250R)/2008/LP0071BK.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener">http://www.rg-racing.com/browseBike/.../LP0071BK.aspx</a> </em>     <em><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Fender Eliminator - BikeLitez</strong></span> (I&amp;#39;ve seen it covered on this forum, but didn&amp;#39;t see it on the list) No modification needed($149) <a href="http://www.bikelitez.com/product_p/k0809250rstdf.htm" target="_blank" rel="noopener">http://www.bikelitez.com/product_p/k0809250rstdf.htm</a> Cutting necessary ($85) <a href="http://www.bikelitez.com/product_p/k0809250rstd.htm" target="_blank" rel="noopener">http://www.bikelitez.com/product_p/k0809250rstd.htm</a></em>
<h2><span style="color: #ff0000;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>UNDERTAILS</strong></span></span></h2>
<em> HotBodies Racing Undertail <a href="http://www.hotbodiesracing.com/en/prod_345_undertails_kawasaki_2008-10_ninja_250r" target="_blank" rel="noopener">http://www.hotbodiesracing.com/en/pr...-10_ninja_250r</a></em> <em>Sportisi Motorsports Undertail <a href="http://www.sportisimotorsport.com/under-cowl.php" target="_blank" rel="noopener">http://www.sportisimotorsport.com/under-cowl.php</a> </em>
<h2><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">FRAME SLIDERS</span></strong></h2>
<em><strong>Intuitive Frame Sliders</strong> <a href="http://www.inturace.com/index.php" target="_blank" rel="noopener">http://www.inturace.com/index.php</a></em> <em><strong>Sato Racing Frame Sliders</strong> <a href="http://www.satoracing.com/frameslider_ninja250.htm" target="_blank" rel="noopener">http://www.satoracing.com/frameslider_ninja250.htm</a></em> <em><strong>Shogun Motorsports Frame Sliders</strong> <a href="http://www.solomotoparts.com/product.php?productid=33217&amp;cat=374&amp;page=1" target="_blank" rel="noopener">http://www.solomotoparts.com/product...cat=374&amp;page=1</a></em>     <em><strong>R &amp; G Frame Sliders (UK Models Only)</strong> <a href="http://www.rg-racing.com/browseBike/Kawasaki/ZX250_(Ninja_250R)/2008/CP0237BL.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener">http://www.rg-racing.com/browseBike/.../CP0237BL.aspx</a> </em>
<h2><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">JET KITS</span></strong></h2>
<strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="color: black;">FACTORY PRO</span></span></em></strong> Links: <em>- </em><a href="http://www.factorypro.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><em>www.factorypro.com</em></a> Part Numbers: <em>- #CRB-K13-1.0 $89.95 (For Stock Airbox)</em> <em>- #CRB-K13-3.0 $89.95 (For Modified Airbox / No Airbox)</em> <strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">DYNOJET</span></em></strong> Links: <em>- </em><a href="http://www.dynojet.com/pdf/2193.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><em>http://www.dynojet.com/pdf/2193.pdf</em></span></span></a> <span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="color: #800080;"><em>- </em><a href="http://www.dynojet.com/jetkits/motorcycle/kawasaki.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><em>http://www.dynojet.com/jetkits/motorcycle/kawasaki.aspx</em></a></span></span></span>
<h2><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">WINDSCREENS</span></strong></h2>
Sportisi Motorsports Windscreen <a href="http://www.sportisimotorsport.com/ninja-250r-accesories.php" target="_blank" rel="noopener">http://www.sportisimotorsport.com/ni...accesories.php</a> Hotbodies Racing Windscreen <a href="http://www.hotbodiesracing.com/en/prod_357_windscreens_kawasaki_2008-10_ninja_250r" target="_blank" rel="noopener">http://www.hotbodiesracing.com/en/pr...-10_ninja_250r</a> Zero Gravity Windscreen <a href="http://www.zerogravity-racing.com/sportbikes/kawasaki_sptbks/281.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">http://www.zerogravity-racing.com/sp...ptbks/281.html</a> Puig Windscreen <a href="http://www.puigusa.com/tuning-bikes/kawasaki-ninja-250r-2008/puig-racing-screens/c171en/f213-r2-m1689/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">http://www.puigusa.com/tuning-bikes/...f213-r2-m1689/</a> Shogun Motorsports Windscreen <a href="http://www.solomotoparts.com/product.php?productid=33235&amp;cat=327&amp;page=1" target="_blank" rel="noopener">http://www.solomotoparts.com/product...cat=327&amp;page=1</a>Links:
<h2><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">RACE STAND STOPPERS</span></strong></h2>
<strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="color: black;">YOSHIMURA</span></span></em></strong> Links: <em>- </em><a href="http://www.yoshimura-rd.com/ps-3261-...-stoppers.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><em>http://www.yoshimura-rd.com/ps-3261-...-stoppers.aspx</em></a>
<h2><strong><span style="color: red;">TAIL LIGHT ASSEMBLY</span></strong></h2>
<span style="color: black;"><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Clear Alternatives</span></em></strong> <em>(LED Tail Light w/ Integrated Turn Signals)</em></span> Links: <em>- <a href="http://www.clearalternatives.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Clear Motorcycle Taillights for Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Yamaha and others by Clear Alternatives</a> (Not Yet Available)</em> <em><strong>Bike Monkey Integrated Tail Light</strong> <a href="http://www.bikemonkey.com.au/kawasaki-250r-2008-2009-crystal-clear-lens-led-taillight-with-integrated-turnsignals.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">http://www.bikemonkey.com.au/kawasak...rnsignals.html</a></em> <em><strong>Integrated Taillight - BikeLitez</strong> Clear or Smoke ($90) <a href="http://www.bikelitez.com/product_p/k0809250itl.htm" target="_blank" rel="noopener">http://www.bikelitez.com/product_p/k0809250itl.htm</a> </em> <span style="color: #ff0000;">REAR SETS</span>   <span style="font-size: 13px; font-weight: normal;"><em><span style="color: black;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Sato Racing Rear set <a href="http://www.satoracing.com/rearsetsninja250.htm" target="_blank" rel="noopener">http://www.satoracing.com/rearsetsninja250.htm</a></span></strong></span></em></span> Woodcraft Rear set <a href="http://www.woodcraft-cfm.com/Scripts/prodView.asp?idproduct=18069" target="_blank" rel="noopener">http://www.woodcraft-cfm.com/Scripts...dproduct=18069</a> Sportisi Rear set <a href="http://www.sportisimotorsport.com/footpeg-x-racer.php" target="_blank" rel="noopener">http://www.sportisimotorsport.com/footpeg-x-racer.php</a> K-Factory (Japanese Website) <a href="http://www.k-factory.com/eng/ONLINE-SHOP/kawasaki_bikes/ninja250r_08.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">http://www.k-factory.com/eng/ONLINE-...ja250r_08.html</a>   <span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong><span style="font-size: 13px;">LEVERS</span></strong></span> <span style="font-size: 13px; font-weight: normal;">Pazzo Racing Levers</span> <span style="font-size: 13px; font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: black;"><a href="http://www.pazzoracing.com/guide.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">http://www.pazzoracing.com/guide.html</a></span></span> Levers - ASV Levers C5 series (about $250, but if you search around you can get them for around $200) <a href="http://asvinventions.com/index.php" target="_blank" rel="noopener">http://asvinventions.com/index.php</a>
<h2><strong><span style="color: red;">CLIP ONS</span></strong></h2>
Vortex Clip-on http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...50R-Parts.aspx Woodcraft Clip-on http://www.woodcraft-cfm.com/Scripts...dproduct=18129 Roaring Toyz Lowering Blocks/Handlebar Risers http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...50R-Parts.aspx
<h2><span style="color: #ff0000;">BAR ENDS</span></h2>
R &amp; G Bar Ends http://www.rg-racing.com/browseBike/.../BE0015BK.aspx
<h2><span style="color: #ff0000;">SEATS</span></h2>
Corbin http://www.corbin.com/kawasaki/kn250r8f.shtml Costume Seat Creations http://www.customseatcreations.com/n250_2008_new.html Lumito Seat Covers http://www.luimoto.com/index.php?cPa...8271b923a2848f
<h2><span style="color: #ff0000;">RACING BODIES</span></h2>
Catalyst Racing Bodies http://www.catalystracingcomposites.com/ Hotbodies Racing Bodies http://www.hotbodiesracing.com/en/pr...-10_ninja_250r Shark Skinz Racing Bodies http://www.sharkskinz.com/shopdispla...&...=Ninja+250
<h2><span style="color: #ff0000;">BRAKE LINES</span></h2>
Spieglar Stainless Steel Brake Line http://www.spieglerusa.com/cfm/brakelines.cfm Galfer Stainless Steel Brake Line http://www.galferusa.com/html/streetlines.html
<h2><span style="color: #ff0000;">BRAKE PADS</span></h2>
EBC HH Front and Rear Pads http://www.solomotoparts.com/product...c...amp;page=1 Galfer HH Front and Rear Pads http://www.solomotoparts.com/product...c...amp;page=1 SBS Front and Rear Pads http://www.solomotoparts.com/product...c...amp;page=1
<h2><span style="color: #ff0000;">CHAINS AND SPROCKETS</span></h2>
Driven Racing Chains and Sprockets http://www.drivenracing.com/content....a...mp;CurMake= Super Sprox Chains and Sprockets http://www.supersproxusa.com/products.php?cat=1559 JT Sprockets http://www.jtsprockets.com/52.0.html...e...4513&amp;p= Sun Star Sprockets http://sunstar-mc.com/searchresults....E...p;DD3=2008 Vortex Chains and Sprocket http://www.motosport.com/motorcycle/...AKI;EX250;2008
<h2><span style="color: #ff0000;">RACING STANDS</span></h2>
Pit Bull Racing Stands http://www.pit-bull.com/motorcycle-stands.shtml T-Rex Racing stands http://t-rex-racing.com/catalog.php?category=43 Vortex Racing Stands http://www.hardracing.com/Misc/VORTEXSTANDS.htm Steel Horse Racing Stands http://www.steelhorsefab.com/store/index.php
<h2><span style="color: #ff0000;">SPOOLS</span></h2>
Pit Bull Spools (10mm) http://www.pit-bull.com/Merchant2/me...ode=spool_kits Woodcraft Spools (10mm) http://www.woodcraft-cfm.com/Scripts...dproduct=17798 R &amp; G Spools (10mm) http://www.rg-racing.com/browseBike/.../CR0020BK.aspx
<h2>AIR FILTERS</h2>
K&amp;N Replaceable Air Filter, For use with the Factory air box http://www.knfilters.com/search/prod...x?Prod=KA-2508 BMC Air Filter http://www.bmcairfilters.com/VisModel.asp K&amp;N Pods, If you are REMOVING the entire Factory air box http://www.knfilters.com/search/prod...px?Prod=R-0990
<h2>OIL FILTERS</h2>
K&amp;N Oil Filter http://www.knfilters.com/search/prod...px?Prod=KN-401 Other Oil Filters that are reported to fit: Amsoil: SMF 101 (No longer available. Replaced by WIX 24941.) CarQuest: CFI-89941 Emgo: 10-37500 (includes O-rings) 10-20300 (doesn't have O-rings) Fram: CH6012 Hastings: LF571 Honda: 15410-426-010 or 15410-300-024 Kawasaki: 16099-003 NAPA: PS4941 (formerly 4941) Perf-Form: OF-0047 (formerly J-501) Purolator: ML16812 STP: SMO-12 (Once readily available, now appears to have been discontinued.) Triumph: 1210031 Vesrah: SF-4004 WIX: 24941 Yamaha: 36Y-13441-00
<h2><span style="color: #ff0000;">FLUSH MOUNT TURN SIGNALS</span></h2>
Proton Flush Mount Turn Signals http://stores.sportbiketrackgear.com/Detail.bok?no=5856
<h2><span style="color: #ff0000;">H.I.D. LIGHTS (H7 Bulbs)</span></h2>
Lumenez H.I.D. Lights http://www.lumenez.com/hidkits.html HID kit - DDM Tuning -Normal Ballast ($25) http://www.ddmtuning.com/index.php?p...=...;parent=85 -Slim Ballast ($35) http://www.ddmtuning.com/index.php?p...=...;parent=85
<h2><span style="color: #ff0000;">BRAKE MODULATORS</span></h2>
No-Cut Brake Modulators http://www.nocutmodulators.com/ BackOFF Brake Modulators http://66.252.233.21/products/Modules/xp.asp
<h2><span style="color: #ff0000;">IGNITION/ENGINE UPGRADES</span></h2>
Sportisi Motor BRT-TIS http://www.sportisimoto-usa.com/ignition.php JE Pistons http://www.jepistons.com/cat/je/powe...nja_250r.shtml
<h2><span style="color: #ff0000;">TOURING BAGS/HARD CASES</span></h2>
Givi Cases http://www.giviusa.com/cases/ Fast Pack Tail pack http://www.thecycleguys.com/default....7...oductID=97 Ventura Packs and Cases http://www.ventura-mca.com/
<h2><span style="color: #ff0000;">LOWERING LINKS</span></h2>
Pro-Tek Lowering Links http://www.solomotoparts.com/product...2...amp;page=2 Soupys Lowering Links http://www.soupysperformance.com/cat...00/5405407.htm
<h2><span style="color: #ff0000;">HEADLIGHT SCRATCH PROTECTOR</span></h2>
Scratch-on http://www.scratchon.com/store/power...se-cover-2008/ Lamin-x http://www.lamin-x.com/Kawasaki-250-...rs-p/kw013.htm
<h2><span style="color: #ff0000;">OEM PAINT</span></h2>
Color Rite - 2008 Colors http://www.colorrite.com/matrix-colo...TOKEN=64312344 Color Rite - 2009 Colors http://www.colorrite.com/matrix-colo...TOKEN=64312344
<h2><span style="color: #ff0000;">POWDERCOATING SERVICES</span></h2>
Powder Perfect (Company that did Joe's wheels) http://www.powderperfect.com/ HP Powdercoating (Owner is "hppowdercoating", The guy that has the Blue 250r custom) http://www.hp-powdercoatings.com/
<h2><span style="color: #ff0000;">OEM PARTS</span></h2>
http://partsfinder.onlinemicrofiche....p?Type=12&amp;A=40

Thanks to a poster on the<a href="http://www.ninja250forum.com/index.php?option=com_smf&amp;Itemid=26&amp;topic=4020.0"> Ninja250Forum.com </a>for this great list of slip on exhausts available for the Ninja 250. I personally have a Two Brothers (the one in the picture), but as you can see from the list, there are tons to choose from. If there's any missing, leave a comment letting me know

<strong>Akrapovic
</strong> <a href="http://www.akrapovic.com/motorcycle-exhaust/products/kawasaki/model/250r-2009/slip-on-e02a3348fe/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">http://www.akrapovic.com/motorcycle-exhaust/products/kawasaki/model/250r-2009/slip-on-e02a3348fe/</a>

<strong>Arrow</strong>
<a href="http://www.arrow.it/eng/website/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">http://www.arrow.it/eng/website/</a> <a href="http://www.pureperformancecycles.com/Products/Exhaust/Arrow-Exhausts/Arrow-Street-Thunder-Silencer--09-Ninja-250R?utm_source=googlebase&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_campaign=products&amp;utm_term=1752" target="_blank" rel="noopener">http://www.pureperformancecycles.com/Products/Exhaust/Arrow-Exhausts/Arrow-Street-Thunder-Silencer--09-Ninja-250R?utm_source=googlebase&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_campaign=products&amp;utm_term=1752</a>

<strong>MGP</strong>
<a href="http://www.hotbodiesracing.com/en/newphoto_36_ninja_250r_mgp_exhaust">http://www.hotbodiesracing.com/en/newphoto_36_ninja_250r_mgp_exhaust </a>

<strong>Area P</strong>
<a href="http://areapnolimits.com/products/Slip-On-Exhaust-Kawasaki-Ninja-250R-2008.php" target="_blank" rel="noopener">http://areapnolimits.com/products/Slip-On-Exhaust-Kawasaki-Ninja-250R-2008.php</a> Standard Muffler (12" long, 2.0" core) Idle: 90 dbA 5000 rpms: 105 dbA Long Quiet Muffler (18" long, 1.75" core) Idle: 83 dbA 5000 rpms: 95 dbA AreaP Race System - 18" muffler,Turn Down Exit Tip Idle: 83 dbA 5000 rpms: 98 dbA

<strong>Yoshimura</strong> <a href="http://www.yoshimura-rd.com/s-1266-prod.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener">http://www.yoshimura-rd.com/s-1266-prod.aspx</a>

<strong>Two Brothers</strong> <a href="http://www.twobros.com/Road.htm" target="_blank" rel="noopener">http://www.twobros.com/Road.htm</a>

<strong>Blue Flame</strong> <a href="http://www.blueflameperformance.com/bikes_english/blueflame-motorcycle-exhausts/kawasaki/ninja-250r.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">http://www.blueflameperformance.com/bikes_english/blueflame-motorcycle-exhausts/kawasaki/ninja-250r.html</a>

<strong>Muzzy</strong> <a href="http://www.muzzys.com/catalog/sportbike_exs.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">http://www.muzzys.com/catalog/sportbike_exs.html</a>

<strong>FMF</strong> <a href="http://www.fmfracing.com/default_det...&amp;app_year=2008" target="_blank" rel="noopener">http://www.fmfracing.com/default_det...&amp;app_year=2008</a>

<strong>D&amp;D</strong> <a href="http://www.danddexhaust.com/catalog/2008/06/53911.htm" target="_blank" rel="noopener">http://www.danddexhaust.com/catalog/2008/06/53911.htm</a>

<strong>Jardine</strong> <a href="http://www.jardineproducts.com/products/productID/1084" target="_blank" rel="noopener">http://www.jardineproducts.com/products/productID/1084</a>

<strong>Leo Vince</strong> <a href="http://www.leovinceusa.com/main/news/street/ninja250_10-22-08.php" target="_blank" rel="noopener">http://www.leovinceusa.com/main/news/street/ninja250_10-22-08.php</a> Stock exhaust: 84.5 @ 5500 rpm Leovince slip on with dB killer 97 @ 5500 rpm Leovince slip on open 100 @ 5500 rpm Leovince full system with dB killer 98 @ 5500 rpm Leovince full system open 100 @ 5500 rpm

<strong>K-factory</strong> <a href="http://www.k-factory.com/list_en.php?MN=M&amp;modelId=107" target="_blank" rel="noopener">http://www.k-factory.com/list_en.php?MN=M&amp;modelId=107</a>

<strong>McCoy Motorsports</strong> <a href="http://www.tobefast.com/mccoy-gp-ninja-250-exhaust-pr-10001350.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">http://www.tobefast.com/mccoy-gp-ninja-250-exhaust-pr-10001350.html</a> NOTE: I couldn't find a video showing it on a ninja.

<strong>HMF</strong> <a href="http://www.motoworldonline.com/HMF-Low-Mount-Slip-On-Exhaust--Kawasaki-Ninja-250-2008-2009_p_3165.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">http://www.motoworldonline.com/HMF-Low-Mount-Slip-On-Exhaust--Kawasaki-Ninja-250-2008-2009_p_3165.html</a>

<strong>M4</strong> <a href="http://www.solomotoparts.com/product.php?productid=35654" target="_blank" rel="noopener">http://www.solomotoparts.com/product.php?productid=35654</a>

<strong>HR1 </strong><a href="http://www.hardrockmotorsports.com/hr1_web/HR1_web_street_KAWASAKI_ZX250_NINJA08.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">http://www.hardrockmotorsports.com/hr1_web/HR1_web_street_KAWASAKI_ZX250_NINJA08.html</a>

<strong>MBRP</strong> <a href="http://www.mbrp.com/index.php?page=productssb&amp;make=Kawasaki&amp;model=Ninja%20250R&amp;year=2008" target="_blank" rel="noopener">http://www.mbrp.com/index.php?page=productssb&amp;make=Kawasaki&amp;model=Ninja%20250R&amp;year=2008</a>

<strong>Micron</strong> <a href="http://www.micronexhausts.com/produc...html?autoid=79" target="_blank" rel="noopener">http://www.micronexhausts.com/produc...html?autoid=79</a>

<strong>Nojima MotoGP</strong> <a href="http://www.nojimausa.com/fullexninja250r.htm" target="_blank" rel="noopener">http://www.nojimausa.com/fullexninja250r.htm</a>

<strong>Nassert Beet</strong> <a href="http://www.jap4performance.com/kawasakiNinja250r.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">http://www.jap4performance.com/kawasakiNinja250r.html</a>

<strong>Hindle</strong> <a href="http://www.hindle.com/findyourhindle.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">http://www.hindle.com/findyourhindle.html</a>

<strong>Totsubo</strong> <a href="http://www.totsubomotorsports.com/TMS20060208b/Pages/Engine_CI.htm" target="_blank" rel="noopener">http://www.totsubomotorsports.com/TMS20060208b/Pages/Engine_CI.htm</a>

<strong>LOR</strong> <a href="http://www.leveloneracing.com/home-1.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener">http://www.leveloneracing.com/home-1.aspx</a>

<strong>Moriwaki</strong> <a href="http://www.maxmcdirect.com/proddetail.asp?prod=MW01810-L3%28L2%29244-00" target="_blank" rel="noopener">http://www.maxmcdirect.com/proddetail.asp?prod=MW01810-L3%28L2%29244-00</a>

<strong>Sportisi V6R and VR</strong> <a href="http://www.sportisimoto-usa.com/exhausts.php" target="_blank" rel="noopener">http://www.sportisimoto-usa.com/exhausts.php</a>

<strong>Scorpion</strong> <a href="http://www.kneedraggers.com/details/...R--644079.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">http://www.kneedraggers.com/details/...R--644079.html</a> <a href="http://www.kneedraggers.com/product/670335/Scorpion-Red-Power-Oval-Slip-On-Exhaust-Kawasaki-Ninja-250R?green=24873600569">http://www.kneedraggers.com/product/670335/Scorpion-Red-Power-Oval-Slip-On-Exhaust-Kawasaki-Ninja-250R?green=24873600569</a>

<strong>Remus</strong> <a href="http://www.remus.at/php/index.php?cm...ctModel=163295" target="_blank" rel="noopener">http://www.remus.at/php/index.php?cm...ctModel=163295</a>

<strong>Dan Moto</strong> <a href="http://www.dan-moto.com/ninja-zx-250-r-wholesale-18_21_119.html?zenid=ga0eo14ijfs1c8ij4rnjkpnmh1" target="_blank" rel="noopener">http://www.dan-moto.com/ninja-zx-250-r-wholesale-18_21_119.html?zenid=ga0eo14ijfs1c8ij4rnjkpnmh1</a>

<strong>Tyga</strong> <a href="http://www.aftermarketcycles.com/tyga-performance-full-race-exhaust-aluminum-ninja-250.html?___store=default" target="_blank" rel="noopener">http://www.aftermarketcycles.com/tyga-performance-full-race-exhaust-aluminum-ninja-250.html?___store=default</a> <a href="http://www.tygausa.com/23-ninja-250r-2008-2010" target="_blank" rel="noopener">http://www.tygausa.com/23-ninja-250r-2008-2010</a>

<strong>Beowulf</strong> <a href="http://beowulf-performance-products.com/shop/category.asp?catid=263" target="_blank" rel="noopener">http://beowulf-performance-products.com/shop/category.asp?catid=263</a>

<strong>Vance &amp; Hines</strong> <a href="http://www.vanceandhines.com/products/sport-cs1slipon/Kawasaki/ninja250/cs-one/csone.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">http://www.vanceandhines.com/products/sport-cs1slipon/Kawasaki/ninja250/cs-one/csone.html</a> <a href="http://www.surfsidemoto.com/store/product/VAH18112064.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">http://www.surfsidemoto.com/store/product/VAH18112064.html</a>

<strong>Graves Motorsports</strong> <a href="http://www.gravesport.com/Graves-Motorsports-Kawasaki-Ninja-250-Full-Exhaust-System.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">http://www.gravesport.com/Graves-Motorsports-Kawasaki-Ninja-250-Full-Exhaust-System.html</a>

<strong>Competition Werkes</strong> <a href="http://competitionwerkes.com/products/Kawasaki/2008/Ninja250/gp-exhaust-1" target="_blank" rel="noopener">http://competitionwerkes.com/products/Kawasaki/2008/Ninja250/gp-exhaust-1</a>

<strong>Tsukigi Racing</strong> <a href="http://tsukigi.com/apps_kawasaki.htm" target="_blank" rel="noopener">http://tsukigi.com/apps_kawasaki.htm</a> <a href="http://powersport-superstore-inc.amazonwebstore.com/Tsukigi-Racing-SlipOn-Silencer-Stainless-Stainless/M/B00317BB0C.htm?traffic_src=froogle&amp;utm_medium=CSE&amp;utm_source=froogle" target="_blank" rel="noopener">http://powersport-superstore-inc.amazonwebstore.com/Tsukigi-Racing-SlipOn-Silencer-Stainless-Stainless/M/B00317BB0C.htm?traffic_src=froogle&amp;utm_medium=CSE&amp;utm_source=froogle</a>

<h1>Why Lower a Motorcycle?</h1>
There are many reasons to lower a motorcycle; ranging from looks to comfort. One of the most common reasons to lower the bike is to allow shorter riders to get more of their foot on the ground, improving stability and confidence, especially at slow speeds and stopping. It can be difficult, if not  impossible to duck walk or even park your bike when your toes barely graze the ground, and slow speed turns can be intimidating. If you are not  able to find a pair of high-heeled riding boots that offer both style and safety, lowering your bike is a sure fire way to get you from tippy toes to firmly planted on the ground.
<h1>Lowering Options</h1>
There are many options out there to lower your motorcycle, most popular being:
<ul>
  <li>Shortening your existing suspension</li>
  <li>Specialized shocks</li>
  <li>Installation of lowering links</li>
</ul>
After a fair bit of research into cost and safety considerations, we decided to install aftermarket lowering links. Changing the suspension is definitely an excellent option, but it is typically expensive. Another option is to replace the springs on the front and back suspension for progressive, shortened springs. These springs are designed to get stiffer as they are compressed. Although this option appears to be more cost effective at first glance, it is more labour intensive to change springs if you do it yourself, and a shop will often charge $100.00 or more per hour to change them for you. Lowering links provided us with a cost effective method to lower the bike and it was simple enough that we were able to complete the modifications in a morning with some basic tools.
<h1>Types of Lowering Links</h1>
The three main types of lowering links for a Kawasaki Ninja 250r are <strong>fixed</strong>, <strong>quick adjust</strong>, and <strong>selective</strong>. The fixed length lowering links are great options if you know exactly how low you want your bike to be, and they look like shorter versions of the stock links on a Ninja 250r. These are often referred to "dog bones" due to their dog-bone-like shape. The next option we looked at was the adjustable lowering links. These are great if you want to quickly and easily change the height of the rear of your bike. They are effectively a link with an embedded bolt that allows you to  move the bike up or down by simply turning the body or a bolt on the lowering link. Since we are not planning on changing the height of the bike often, we opted for links that had several options from raising the bike by one, or lowering it by up to four inches. The <strong>"Roaring Toyz"</strong> lowering links for the Ninja 250r were our choice for Jezebel. They gave us the freedom to try different heights, while keeping costs in check (under $100 for both the lowering links and the handle bar raisers).
<p style="text-align: center;">Bolt-Select Lowering Links by Roaring Toyz</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Fixed length Lowering Links by Lust Racing</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Adjustable Lowering Link by PSR</p>
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<h1>Materials</h1>
Aluminum is one of the most common materials used to manufacture lowering links. You will want to make sure that you get<strong> T6 aluminum.</strong> This is a tempered aluminum that is used in everything from aircraft parts to scuba tanks. There are also 2 main methods of making links from aluminum: machining from an aluminum billet, or forming it in a cast. Links created from billet aluminum are machined, or cut  out of a solid block of aluminum using specialized equipment. These are often slightly more expensive than cast links as there is more waste produced in the manufacturing process. Cast lowering links are created by pouring molten aluminum into a cast, or form, to create the link. More often than not, this will create a perfectly strong lowering link, but there is a risk of imperfections that may occur during the pouring and cooling process. Billet aluminum is more likely to create a link that will be consistent throughout the entire link. I am not going to say that billet is always better, but based on one process likely producing more consistent structural integrity; I am going to go with billet.
<h1>Handle Bar Risers</h1>
If you are going to lower the rear suspension, it’s a good idea to lower the front of your bike as well. This will help keep the geometry of your bike as close to stock as possible. On the Ninja 250R, the handlebars bolt directly above the suspension. In order to lower the front end, handle bar risers are needed to add an additional inch of space to allow the forks of the front suspension to be moved slightly higher, lowering the front end of your bike. Although you will not be able to lower front end more than an inch due to the limitations of this design, it will help.
<h1>Kickstand</h1>
One component of lowering a bike that is often overlooked is the kickstand. The stock kickstand is designed for a bike that is stock height. As you lower your bike it will be more and more upright when on the kickstand. If you lower your Ninja up to about two inches, you are likely going to be fine with the stock stand. Once you get into the three or more inch range, you will need to look into getting a shorter kickstand or get the stock stand cut and welded. Aftermarket kickstands can be expensive, coming in well over $100.00, so for many people taking their stand to a local metal working shop is a much more cost effective method of getting the stand at a length that suits your lowered motorcycle.
<h1>Pricing</h1>
The price and availability of lowering links can vary from retailer to retailer so I suggest you shop around online for the best deal in your area. We purchased the hardware on eBay and found it was slightly cheaper than the MSRP when buying direct from the manufacturer ($89 total for the links and the raisers).
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It seems that the world of frame slider manufacturers are all in agreement that this little bike is expensive to protect. While some other bike models have frame sliders available for under $50, Jezebel won't be getting protected for less than $100, and more likely closer to $200. I've talked about<a href="https://www.pacificridingschool.com/forum2/showthread.php?tid=574"> general frame slider design and selection (click)</a>, and now this post is dedicated to the research I've been doing for Jezebel, and what options are available specifically for a 2008 Ninja 250R. 

A little background on why I want sliders: I low-sided Jezebel going around 40km/hr by locking up my rear brakes on a curved road. After about a 4 ft. skid, I went down, with Jezebel sliding approximately 10ft along the pavement into on coming traffic. Her right fairing, front fairing, right turn signal and exhaust got all the damage. I'm pretty sure that if I had installed frame sliders the fairing at least would have been protected (though it's possible they would have still cracked from the stock turn signals that stick out - next on my list is flush mount lights!)

While frame sliders are originally designed to protect the frame and insides of the bike more than the pretty fairings (which are relatively cheap compared to what's inside the bike), the geometry of our bikes pretty much dictates that everything that's valuable is inside the triangle of the frame rail and where the suspension will hit the ground on a slide and we really don't have a GOOD frame point to mount to. Everything is relatively protected, that is, EXCEPT our fairings, which makes frame sliders for our '08+ 250s more like FAIRING SLIDERS. When deciding what frame slider to go for, you need to think about what you expect them to do for you. 

<strong>A NOTE ON MATERIALS</strong>: ANY frame slider puck that is not made of delrin or some other soft yet resilient plastic is pure street bling-bling crap, and will cause more damage in a real crash (other than a simple tip over) than not having sliders on in the first place. Aluminum ones are the ones that routinely catch on some piece of the pavement and flip the bike instead of snapping off altogether. Further, the carbon ones shatter, usually on initial contact, and carbon fiber weave, no matter what epoxy matrix it's in, HAS NO ABRASION RESISTANCE, so it just disintegrates (ever seen a modern F1 or Indy car even BUMP the wall, even at low speed? Shower of carbon fibers!)

<h2>Type one: Frame sliders that attach to dog ear brackets to the upper engine mount bolt. <em><span style="font-size: 13px; font-weight: normal;">(Intuitive and other similar types)</span></em></h2> <strong>Pros</strong>: Cheap to manufacture. Easy to install. Easy to understand and requires only basic hand tools to install. Takes little time to install. Will survive well for a simple tip over. True fairing/frame "No cut". Will protect fairings unless it slips/bends. <strong>Cons</strong>: Relatively weak dog ear brackets prone to bending, even in simple tip over. Tabs often bend and cause head/engine case damage in serious high/low side fall at speed. Often hard to keep the brackets aligned when torquing mount bolts. Extended pucks offer long leverage arm that often bends bracket even in moderate tip overs. Because of long arm and strong mount bolt, does not break off in catastrophic crash, causing more damage. &nbsp; <h2>Type two: Frame sliders that attach to bars that mount on the upper engine mount bolt and a lower point on the engine. <em><span style="font-size: 13px; font-weight: normal;">(Sato)</span></em></h2> <strong>Pros</strong>: Strong mounting point that will always be correctly positioned. Will survive well from simple tip over to moderate crash. Moderate relative installation difficulty. True fairing/frame "No cut". Shorter pucks that offer less of a leverage arm than type ones. More likely to break off in catastrophic crash, but because mounting brackets are often aluminum in this type, causes unfix-able tweaks and/or cracks to mount brackets/hardware/extenders. <strong>Cons</strong>: Mounts to points on mid engine case. Requires adapters and extended bolts/sleeves to mate to engine case. Has the potential to cause extensive engine case damage in a serious high/low side fall at speed. &nbsp; <h2>Type three: Frame sliders that attach to bars that mount on the upper engine mount bolt and a transmission/engine mount bolt. <em><span style="font-size: 13px; font-weight: normal;">(Shogun)</span></em></h2> <strong>Pros</strong>: Strong mounting point that will always be correctly positioned. Two point support on frame mount components. Creates a structurally reinforced crash bar that ONLY bears on the frame. Will survive (as has already been proven) a tip over to full on low/high side impact at speed. Shorter pucks that offer less of a leverage arm than type ones. Has been shown to break off when necessary, and easily repaired by re-bending mounting bracket on crash bar and replacing puck. <strong>Cons</strong>: Expensive to manufacture. Relatively difficult to install. Requires more support tools than type one or type two. Not a true NO CUT (requires that sprocket cover be notched to clear lower mount point) but fairing remains no cut (incidentally, taking some care with a dremel 60 grit sanding drum instead of cutting a chunk out of the cover will lead to a "factory" look to your install, and takes some care, but no more time to do correctly than proper careful cutting of the chunk as suggested. I used a total of 4 drum covers to do the entire notch with enough clearance to slide a playing card between the bar and the cover). &nbsp; <h2>Type Four: Replaces the upper engine mount dog ears with a HUGE piece of metal. <em><span style="font-size: 13px; font-weight: normal;">(R&amp;Gs)</span></em></h2> By far, they require the most extensive disassembly of the bike, may only work on FI bikes due to possible interference issues (unconfirmed), and they're expensive, too. Although they look substantial, and surely would take some hard punishment, I would like to see how they survive a crash before making any more observations. I think that anything that would tweak the bracket enough to rip the slider but not total the bike would probably transmit back into the frame rail in a negative manner, possibly tweaking the frame in a manner that less substantial mounting methods would not. There is such a thing as "Too tough" when making a frame slider. </span> (The one, twos, and threes are all old designs newly adapted to the new 250, and I based my observations on both the new 250 crashes as posted all over the web in pictures, previous incarnations of those mount types on other bikes and crash results, and some first hand experience). &nbsp; <h2><em>..So, what do you want your frame sliders to do?</em></h2> Remember, you often get EXACTLY what you pay for. Sometimes less, rarely more. <strong>Type ones</strong> will surely protect your fairings under light impact, but little else. <strong>Type twos</strong> will also protect your fairings, but you may sacrifice your engine case in a moderate impact. <strong>Type threes</strong> have been shown to protect BOTH your engine and fairings even at moderate to high impacts and speed slides. ANYTHING that totals a type two, three or type four mount will total your bike. That said, I will be installing Shoguns on my bike. Using a floor jack, sockets, and a torque wrench they should take all of an hour to install from first fairing mount screw removal to last fairing bolt back installed and ready to ride. I'd prefer to damage my fairings before damaging my bike's insides, which would keep me off my wheels for longer. As a technical note, make sure that your engine mount bolts (upper and lower) that you replace and/or retorque are as free floating as you can get them on installation. A little binding is expected, and somewhat normal, but if you had to force them in and then torqued them with the weight of the engine on them, be aware that you MAY NOT have gotten proper torque on the bolt, ESPECIALLY with the Shogun kit. With the full weight of the engine assembly on the bolt before torquing, sometimes the bolt won't stretch properly, and subsequent road vibration and heat/cold cycles will allow the whole assembly to settle and equalize the load on the bolt. Re-torquing will often reveal that the nut will turn somewhat, indicating that it was not torqued properly initially. This is very common in the Shogun kit, as the replacement upper engine mount bolt is assembled from threaded rod that has a nut welded onto one end to form the 'bolt head'. The threaded rod is of a (sufficient) but lower grade than the factory bolt, and stretches more on initial torque. Oh, and you might want to put a spot of black paint on the thing, too, to prevent corrosion, if you're given to care about things like that. About 6 inches of the bolt is exposed at the front of the engine case, and will get all of the road water and dirt on it that your front tire kicks up. Touch up black on the bolt head and nut will ensure that you won't have to worry much about rusted tight components should you ever need to remove them later in life. At the end of the day, no matter what you choose (unless you're putting them on for pure cosmetics), it's an insurance policy in the form of a hard part. Like all insurance policies, the best ones are the ones that you NEVER have to test firsthand! <a href="http://www.ninjette.org/wiki/Frame_sliders">Credit: Info comes from Ninjette Wiki</a>