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  • #31
    Originally posted by Red_Redemption View Post
    Dude the Rs. 50 jugaad on my rear tyre (as seen and ridiculed on sunday ) is doing its job perfectly in keeping all the muck off the rear..
    So it is I who has the last laugh Muhahahahaha
    Do you have a pic posted anywhere?

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    • #32
      Originally posted by bprags View Post
      Looking at the cost, looks like they used semi-synthetic oil? Can you confirm?

      I am eagerly looking forward to this ride update.

      PS:- I hope you don't get pissed off reading our queries.

      They are using Shell Engine Oil. Its regular oil, not the synthetic type. And Engine oil change interval as per manual is 12000kms, but i just spoke to the service rep and he said that they will be changing the oil every 6000kms given the riding conditions in India.

      As for the ride to Lonavala update, i think this forum would be a good launch pad to vent out the ire after 2 hours of back seat driving, so, even i am looking forward to posting the update on that ride.

      No issues dude, your queries are more than welcome.


      Originally posted by Red_Redemption View Post
      Dude the Rs. 50 jugaad on my rear tyre (as seen and ridiculed on sunday ) is doing its job perfectly in keeping all the muck off the rear..
      So it is I who has the last laugh Muhahahahaha
      Dude, i wouldnt even want to be caught dead with that Mod on my bike, rather take it to the cleaners on a daily basis. U can definitely have the last laugh and to keep you company i'll join in...... Muhahahahahahahaha.
      On a related note, i think i need to have a word with eshan about what we keep deciding to do with you on this forum, considering you have not only committed the sacrilege of putting that obnoxious addon, but now you are also promoting it!!!!!
      Last edited by zimbly; 09-20-2012, 12:31 PM.

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      • #33
        Superlike the last part on that future banned rider.
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        • #34
          Originally posted by zimbly View Post
          Dude, i wouldnt even want to be caught dead with that Mod on my bike, rather take it to the cleaners on a daily basis. U can definitely have the last laugh and to keep you company i'll join in...... Muhahahahahahahaha.
          On a related note, i think i need to have a word with eshan about what we keep deciding to do with you on this forum, considering you have not only committed the sacrilege of putting that obnoxious addon, but now you are also promoting it!!!!!
          Originally posted by Eshan-P180 View Post
          Superlike the last part on that future banned rider.
          The obnoxious mod suits the obnoxious phatphati with the obnoxious rider
          I prefer function over aesthetics - like i said, the mod is f-ing ugly but does the job

          Since this is a Pune related discussion, i suggest we stop defiling this thread and take it back to the Pune thread, where everyone can join in
          We are so busy watching out for what\'s just ahead of us, that we don\'t take time to enjoy where we are ~ Bill Watterson

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          • #35
            Drove home my ninja from delhi yesterday. I can second zimbly's views on the bike.love it!

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            • #36
              Originally posted by zimbly View Post
              I am using speed 93 as recommended by the service guys. The manual says 91 Octane and above, so one can fill regular fuel in the cities as all are rated as 91octane(but if any adulteration is done, then the octane number of the fuel is anyone's guess)
              Owner's manual which is available online states something different, "Use clean, fresh unleaded gasoline with a minimum anti knock index of 87."

              Wonder why the manual (in India) says 91 Octane. You will get the best power and mileage with the lowest octane you use without pinging. So, higher octane fuel like Speed 93 produces less power and it is only more useful in a high compression engine. Compression ratio in '12 N650 is 10.8:1 which is not a high compression engine and will work best with normal unleaded fuel available to us.

              Only move to premium octane if you hear knocking. Wonder why service guys recommend 93 Octane
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              • #37
                CR on my bike is 11.6:1 and runs happily on ordinary pump gas in any village .. No issues at all.

                ANd now Power/premium fuels are 12 rupees costlier.

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                • #38
                  Originally posted by amar_bk View Post
                  Drove home my ninja from delhi yesterday. I can second zimbly's views on the bike.love it!
                  Hey Amar_bk, Congrats on the aquisition. Welcome to the Nniiiinnnnnnnnjjjjjjjjjaaaaaaa Club!!!
                  Safe riding

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                  • #39
                    Finally got a call to do the down payment for the N650, October 15th is the D-day. Fingers crossed .

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                    • #40
                      Mods: Why don't this thread gets renamed to "2012 Kawasaki Ninja 650" so that it remains in integrity of other thread names??

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                      • #41
                        Originally posted by zimbly View Post
                        Hey Amar_bk, Congrats on the aquisition. Welcome to the Nniiiinnnnnnnnjjjjjjjjjaaaaaaa Club!!!
                        Safe riding
                        Thanks zimbly! Got all the riding gear for me and wifey before taking delivery of the bike! I am still getting used to the power. My thunderbird feels like a luna now! No offence meant to thunderbird owners..

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                        • #42
                          I am a little concerned about the ground clearance, 130mm, is it really a concern?

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                          • #43
                            zimby, is your office lies near kasarwadi? probably FM?
                            got bhp?? oh yeah..its Xbhp

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                            • #44
                              Originally posted by bprags View Post
                              I am a little concerned about the ground clearance, 130mm, is it really a concern?
                              I did scrape the bottom of the bike once through a small pothole with pillion rider.so it can be an issue through bad roads.

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                              • #45
                                Originally posted by amar_bk View Post
                                Thanks zimbly! Got all the riding gear for me and wifey before taking delivery of the bike! I am still getting used to the power. My thunderbird feels like a luna now! No offence meant to thunderbird owners..
                                Most important part of riding, the gear. Good to see so many xbhpians taking their safety so seriously. As for the Thunderbird.... i moved up from an FZ, hence i echo your sentiments.

                                Originally posted by bprags View Post
                                I am a little concerned about the ground clearance, 130mm, is it really a concern?
                                Originally posted by amar_bk View Post
                                I did scrape the bottom of the bike once through a small pothole with pillion rider.so it can be an issue through bad roads.
                                Well about the GC, yes i have managed to scrape the bottom on 2 occasions and both have been on speed breakers with the pillion occupied. Individually when riding i have not had any issues with touching bottom. Slowing down really helps a lot with a pillion at the back.


                                Originally posted by satya_3d View Post
                                zimbly, is your office lies near kasarwadi? probably FM?
                                No dude, i stay around NIBM area and am not working in Pune.

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