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===Introduction===
===Introduction===


To state the obvious, the Ninja 250 has a good amount of bodywork. It is ABS plastic, which can be heat formed, or heat-welded. Most plastic repair can be done on the cheap, and without many exotic tools. So, if you are poor, cheap, or have made a terrible life decision to become a grad student making $600 a year, this article is for you.
To state the obvious, the Ninja 250 has a good amount of bodywork. It is ABS plastic, which can be heat formed or heat-welded. Most plastic repair can be done on the cheap and without many exotic tools. So, if you are poor, cheap, or have made a terrible life decision to become a grad student making $600 a year, this article is for you.
   
   
This process repairs the plastic, but does not address paint, or making it look good. This page will just cover the structural repair.
This process repairs the plastic but does not address paint or making it look good. This page will just cover the structural repair.


Make sure that you have a well-ventilated area for the noxious fumes to escape from.
Make sure that you have a well-ventilated area for the noxious fumes to escape from.