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Add Ons to the bike so far.
1. Gorilla 8017 Motorcycle alarm - A real boon to have. Gives a warning beep when one initially brushes the bike. Sets off the alarm if someone bumps into the bike. Also comes with a tilt sensor that gets activated if someone takes the bike off the side stand and makes it upright.
The best part is the two way paging system, which identifies visually which alarm has gone off, even when out of hearing range of the alarm.
2. Rascal Grafiks Tank lid protector.
3. Rascal Grafiks Wheel rim stripe.
Add Ons pending.
Tank Protector.
R&G Frame Sliders/ Crash Protectors
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Hey Zimply,
Heartiest congratulations on your ride. And thanks for putting in your ownership experience.
I've got my eyes on this bike in the near future, so needless to say I'll be keenly following this thread.
Wish you and all the owners of this green machine miles upon miles of riding pleasure.
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Got my first puncture
. Was on the Sunday G2G ride. Finished a 130kmph run and then slowed down as there was a diversion on the road and had to shift on to the makeshift road. Felt a slight wobble at the rear end of the bike. drove another 100meters through the gravel and pulled over. Found the rear tyre wasnt fully inflated. The only great part about the puncture was that location where i stopped to check the tyre - right in front of a petrol pump with a tyre repair chap. It sure as hell doesnt get better than this. One lone nail embedded in the tyre. Got it repaired and then continued on the G2G ride.
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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 amar_bk View Post
Originally posted by bprags View PostWell 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 amar_bk View Post
No dude, i stay around NIBM area and am not working in Pune.Originally posted by satya_3d View PostLeave a comment:
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I am a little concerned about the ground clearance, 130mm, is it really a concern?Leave a comment:
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Guest repliedMods: Why don't this thread gets renamed to "2012 Kawasaki Ninja 650" so that it remains in integrity of other thread names??Leave a comment:
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Finally got a call to do the down payment for the N650, October 15th is the D-day. Fingers crossed
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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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Owner's manual which is available online states something different, "Use clean, fresh unleaded gasoline with a minimum anti knock index of 87."Originally posted by zimbly View Post
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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