The Quarter-Stack
This 1987 Kawasaki EX250-E / Ninja 250R
is a Custom rebuild from the ground up by Atlanta’s own,
Joe Flores, under the project Fitz & Flores.
This bike has been showcased at numerous custom motorcycle shows including,
·      Barber – Aces Corner, Leeds, AL
·      Hand-Built, Austin, TX
·      Victory Moto-show, Savannah, GA
What would it look to have the modern engine technology and raw power of the “King of the Quarters” EX250-E with the timeless, functional, and casual cool styling of the EX-series Kawasaki’s of the 80s?
You get this, built to answer that exact question with added detail, power and style…
While keeping vintage esthetics and modern ergonomics in mind, this Ninja has a modern spin with the city vibes of a classic street scrambler. On this particular build, every inch of this bike has been carefully considered, modified and fabricated for form and function. Pictures don’t lie, here’s a look at what’s under the hood.
·      Powerplant
·      Kawasaki 1987 Ninja EX250-E – twin-cylinder sport bike (250R – Code Name EX250E) 6 speed- Return Shift transmission, electric start, 19″ front tire, 18″ rear tire, 250cc air cooled engine.
riding posture
falls between standard and sport.
o   Type:
Four-stroke
Inline twin
,
DOHC
,
Liquid cooled
,
Eight-valve
, with Counterbalance
o   Displacement:  248 cc (15.1 cu in)
o   Bore and Stroke: 62.0 mm × 41.2 mm (2.44 in × 1.62 in)
o   Compression Ratio: 12.0: 1
o   Carburetion: Keihin CVK32 (2), Constant velocity, diaphragm-type
o   Starting: Electric
·      ELECTRICAL
·      KoSo tnt-02 combo meter
·      Eastern beaver 8 circuit fuse block
·      Completely custom re-fabricated wiring harness
·      TANK
·      Modified CX Honda tank
·      Custom “Blackthumb” graphics by famed Atlanta Artist, Casey Russom
·      CARBS
·      modified/tuned for exhaust and air intake
·      ENGINE
·      Top end rebuild and adjustment with fresh piston rings, chain adjuster, and cam sprockets
·      GEARBOX
·      OEM 6 speed gearbox with custom shift linkage, 15 tooth output sprocket
·      WHEELS
·      Custom powder coated ex250-f wheels
·      Dunlop k30 tires
·      FORKS
·      OEM EX250 Front Forks with spring spacers
·      Fresh seals and fluid
·      BRAKES
·      GPZ250R front brake caliper with custom master cylinder
·      Custom made Aeroquip stainless brake lines.
·      EBC brake pads HH Front /Rear
·      EXHAUST
·      Custom “scrambler styled “header/muffler
·      Combo by Cone Engineering
·      Stainless components.
·      DEI heat shielding components
·      CHAIN
·      Rk excel 520 oring chain
·      HEADLIGHT
·      Custom powder-coated drag specialties 5.75” housing
·      Cree LED headlamp
·      LIGHTS
·      Custom, “star trek” nacelle rear LED taillight
·      SEAT
·      Custom fabricated seat-pan with hand-made “redwing” real red leather seat by Lyons upholstery (Atlanta).
·      EXTRAS
·      Fully restyled frame and weight reductions.
·      Tomaselli handlebars
·      Custom made aluminum fenders
·      Anti gravity battery
·      Biltwell grips
·      Many handcrafted parts and assemblies
Looks and sounds killer in person.