Re: Making of Kawasaki Ninja 300 San

^^^ this completes the process of copy/paste of the posts from the Ninja 300 ownership thread. While the copy/paste process was ongoing, we have also been working on Ninja San and have added some very interesting titbits, so stay tuned as more write ups are coming up shortly.

Re: Making of Kawasaki Ninja 300 San

Hey amazing amazing stuff going on there! Do you mind if I come to see your bike in flesh at motozone? I visit vikram regularly here in chinchwad,Pune. Do let me know if you come there with your steed.

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abhimanyu31 Cool job done, i want to fit this on my D390, can u tell me the price & from where i can buy it, is it available online ?

Sato Racing Rear Sets

Sato Racing Rear Sets

http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/motorcycle-ownership-experiences/25821-2013-kawasaki-ninja-300-rush-addictive-post951372.html#post951372), I had mentioned that I would prefer a more aggressive riding position and would opt for a set of rear sets and clip on handlebars to make the changes in riding position. At that time I had considered Vortex and Yoshi rear sets. Before ordering the rear sets I did a bit of research online. There are a number of rear sets available in the market. Some of the common names are Woodcraft, Vortex and Yoshimura (only brackets). Interesting pair of rear sets, which are not so common, are Striker. This is a brand that is not so common but the quality is superb. I would rank these at the top of the list for Ninja 300.

The criteria for selecting the rear sets were based on the following:
1. Range of adjustments.
2. Quality of linkages.
3. Ease of fitting.
4. Durability.
5. Available.

The Yoshimura were discounted very early in the game as they do not have the complete rear set. They only supply the bracket for the rear sets and the stock foot pegs, levers and links are used to complete the set.

The Woodcraft and Vortex have 2 issues with them. First, these rear sets look extremely flimsy and are primarily designed with race tracks in mind. Its not that they are flimsy, they are machined from solid billeted aluminum blocks. Secondly, both of them do not have a brake light switch bracket. To use these rear sets you will need to change the rear brake light switch to a hydraulic one.

The above issues narrowed my choice to 2 other makes; Sato Racing and Striker. The Striker rear sets are stunning in finish. It would have been my first choice, however unfortunately the rear sets were not readily available. This left me with no choice but to order Sato Racing.
Made in Japan, Sato Racing rear sets are superbly finished. CNC machined from solid billet of aluminum, every part has exacting tolerances. Each part is exquisite in detail and finish. Its apparent that a lot of attention has been paid to the quality. The gear lever linkages and the break lever are provided with bearing inserts to enhance their working and ensure smooth and positive inputs to the respective hardware.


Each rear set has approximately 21 separate parts which make the rear set. Rear sets are accompanied with detailed instructions and parts for each stage of assembly are packed in separate plastic bags to ensure a smooth and simple assembly experience. A bottle of Loctite thread lock is included to ensure that all parts positively locked tight during final assembly.

Once again Vikram at Motozone was given the task of installing the rear sets on Ninja San. And like a regular Swiss watch, Vikram has done a thoroughly professional job with the same.




He started with mock assembling the rear sets to ensure that all the parts fit as per the instruction manual.




He then assembled the rear sets on to the bike and asked me check the positioning of the levers, pegs in terms of ride position, reach of the levers, shift effort, etc.


Once the positions of the levers and pegs was finalized, each part was removed, Loctite tread lock solution was applied and the part was tightened to final specs.














Note the bearing inserts.

Initial Impression

What a remarkable difference ride position make in the riding experience! I now feel one with the bike and more in control. Also gear shifts are unbelievably slick and positive. Where the rear brake use to feel dead with no feedback, I can now feel every minute input that I am giving it.

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Awesome thread and lovely detailed explanations of all the mods. This has to be one of the best ownership threads I have seen.
Also the mods you have chosen are different than normal and makes a lot of sense.

Thank you for all the efforts in sharing this with us. I would definately be considering some of this stuff for my bike or when i get a new one.

Thanks and wish you many many happy miles with the san.

CHEERS!!
Rachit

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Nice rearsets!
Interesting point about the play in the gear linkage. To me there is another advantage of getting rearsets - in case of a fall they don't fold up like the stock one's, so that might save your foot from getting crushed under the weight of the bike.

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Wow, awesome mods man..

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Hi Abhimanyu,
Nice Mod I am following every inch of you modification done to your Bike. I have booked a Ninja 300 and I have few doubts and questions on it I would be getting my delivery in the mid of June or Early June.
1. You Said about engine Coolant ("Engine Ice"), based on your reviews I am planning to change the coolant before once I get the bike in hand. Is it advisable or should I wait for the running period to get over?
2. Where can I get it. I live in Mumbai near Vashi.
3. Dose Sato Racing Rear Sets change the gear Pattern? I have read in some forum People do change the gear pattern for Track is it true?..

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^^^ I have replied to your queries through a private message. I request all members to send me a P.M. for any queries instead of posting them over here as we want to keep this thread as clean as possible. Please rest assured that I will definitely answer to each every one of them

Installation of FLO Stainless Steel oil filter

Installation of FLO Stainless Steel oil filter

Oils and Oil filters are one of the favorite subjects of motorcyclist around the world. It’s a subject that tends to divide people into 2 groups. On one side are people who change oil with religious flavor at regular intervals with the conviction that even a kilometer more than recommended oil change interval is blasphemy. They are particular about what oil is used and are willing to deliberate on the pros and cons of the oil and oil filter for hours together. On the other side there are people who don’t care what oil is used nor do they believed it is no more or less important than any other maintenance that you would carry out on your bike.

Both sides have absolute faith in their in their views and sincerely believe that there is no middle ground. When these opposing sides meet for discussions on forums like XBhp there are fireworks. Its like the Joker says; “This is what happens when an unstoppable force meets an immoveable object”. Why am I rambling about this? Well, my current post takes us in to such sensitive territory and I do not wish to get caught in the crossfire that would ensue later.

I personally am particular that oil should be changed within the recommended period. However, I also believe that running 500 to 1000 kms more than the recommended interval is not going to blow the engine. While I am particular about what oil and when it is put in my bikes, I am not very particular about the same in my car. At or around the recommended interval the car is sent to the authorised service center and the oil and the oil filter are changed, but I do not inquire what make of oil has been used and what is the make of the oil filter.

As mentioned above, oils and oil filters tend to divide people. Old information, myths, self-beliefs and misinformation rule supreme in this area. In 2009, Sport Rider magazine published a path-breaking article in 2 parts, which dealt extensively with many of these myths, misinformation and self-beliefs. For those interested in knowing more here are the links Oils Well That Ends Well, Part 1 | Sport Rider, Oils Well That Ends Well, Part 2 | Sport Rider.

While looking for a steering damper for Ninja san on the web, I came across the stainless steel oil filter on the Scotts website. I found it to be an interesting concept and decided that I need to look deeper into the same. What really attracted me was the billet aluminum case of the oil filter that acts as a heat sink.

I started looking for reviews of stainless steel filters and found a very interesting one over here: Flo Oil Filter - webBikeWorld
A typical paper based spin off type oil filter. Note the spring at right, it is a part of the bypass relief valve. The filter has been cut open to show the internal parts.



FLO Stainless Steel oil filter box


List of bikes compatible with this filter


Aluminium Billet Casing with Cooling fins.


Oil filter core. Made of medical grade 304 stainless steel.


Note the round rear earth metal magnet. The removable core allows for easy cleaning and examination of the filter.


Oil being drained. The oil had run for 5,500 kms and was in very good condition. Currently using Motul 7100 20W50 with very satisfactory performance.




FLO filter installed. Note the machined nut in the front of the casing. It helps removal and installation of the filter without a special oil filter wrench.

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Oil filter will be sticking out like this in ninja??? I mean even the stock oil filter?? If yes, where will the oil enter and go out?? Sorry for this noob question.... I really want to know


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Re: Making of Kawasaki Ninja 300 San

^^^ here is some reading for you... All About Oil Filters

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Nice... Your stock filter has holes for Inlet and outlet....But FLO has only one hole at the center...That is the reason i asked that question

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Here is a photograph of the assembled oil filter (from the internet as I didn't take one of the same). As you will note when the core is assembled into the casing there are 3 slots created between the outer diameter of the core and the inner diameter of the case. These slots are intake orifices and the one hole in the centre is the outlet orifice.

Re: Making of Kawasaki Ninja 300 San

Hey abhimanyu31 , this is an excellent thread. Not just because of the mods that you have done but more so because of the way you have explained each and every mod. Thank you!