The tabulated section of the manual shows an oil change every alternate Servicing. I would equate that to 12000kms or once a year. I will confirm once again once i take a look at the manual, presently out of town.

@bprags --Thats one of the reason why the Neenja Was Out of Contention for me last year ,No brand wars Pls :-)
Low ground clearance , and with Pillion Its even bad . Just Sits on the Speed breakers.
And Heating in the city is a lot lot more On the 2011 version.
Id like to see the 2012 version in flesh once.

Santa

I already scraped the bottom twice, the first time, I was a little fast, the second time I scraped, I was shocked as I was very careful.


Thanks

Thanks prince.

I am surprised about the 12K kms mentioned in your manual, the manual I received says 6000 kms only, I will post a pic of it tonight.

Hey Simba, thanks. As for the frame sliders, a lot of members on the forum have advised me against it. Thinking about it, it makes sense. The frame sliders are bolted on to the frame. Given that the roads are akin to the lunar surfaces in most parts of the country, a fall with or without frame sliders is definately going to scratch the fairing. But during that fall should the bike go through a crater, it is most probably going to dent/ bend the frame. Repairing that is definately going to be a lot more expensive.
On the other hand frame sliders would help at parking lots where our over enthu janta tend to...... for lack of a better word.... fondle these bikes. Still taking a call on whether or not to install them.


Hey psr the wheelie bit was amusing. @bprags : psr does have a point.
As for Oil change, they are using Mineral oil (10W40) and service manual recommended change is once every 12000kms. The service rep advised me that they would be doing it every 6000kms(or 6 months), which incidentally is the maintenance interval.

Hey Varun, thanks. Neat shopping list, just a query, laminating pouches - what do you intend to do with them. your next 2 months are going to be antagonizingly slow. All the best.


Hey bprags... nice ride!!! headlight alignment is definately needed. My low beam was almost like a high beam till i rectified it. Post rectification, its fine. Though i agree, better lights would help. Awaiting your ownership thread. Safe riding.

congrats.....

She looks yummy

Re: Lock Stock and One smokin Green Barrel : 2012 Ninja 650

Congratulations sir ..
20+ is neat.
Do run through all the gears even in city and see what speeds it feels comfortable ..

N beware of the gc .. esp in blr roads :-)

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She is at home



Rode her all the way from Mysore, I had to take a lengthy route due to the Cauvery issue. But the route was scenic and beautiful, the Ninja kept everyone on the road hooked on to her, she is such a beauty, from front most think it is a Fazer, but as soon as they see her from side on, boy, you should see their expressions. Maybe a 100 villagers told me the headlight is on, I kept nodding my head, whenever they informed me about it.

Route

Mysore -> KR Nagar -> Chennraypatna -> Kunigal -> Nelmangala -> BLR

Total distance around 250+ kms.

I will post more in the ownership thread.

The headlights are pathetic, need to correct the alignment. FE is promising 20+.

Hi guys,


Well I was wondering why am I not getting anymore email notifications for the threads I subscribed to !! Then came in here to check whats going on and why people are hibernating (which I was sure could not be the case :P ) Ahaa... and then to my pleasant surprise I saw this new thread ! Two thumbs up for this great initiative. I am hooked to it now.


First of all, a big hearty congratulations to Zimbly and bprags (and other owners if I missed out any) Wish you guys all the luck ahead..


As for an update from my side.. Still 2 months till I get back home and take delivery of my beast waiting eagerly in store!


In the meanwhile I have started preparing/shopping for a warm welcome for my N650.. Since I already have the basics of personal riding gear, here is the list dedicated to my N650:


Items already ordered (expected delivery next week):
1.) Oxford Sport Saddlebags
2.) Hein Gericke Dry bag 40L
3.) Oxford Tankpad- Arachnid
4.) Hein Gericke "Team 70" Bike cover
5.) Some lamination pouches (20X30cm)
6.) Rim stripes
7.) Oxford Screamer Disc lock

Considering a paddock stand and frame sliders but not till I reach home.

Don't open throttle like you do on the Fiero...you will do a wheelie....be gentle with throttle .Change engine oil along with oil filter at first 250~350 kms, then at 1,000 Kms to flush out the initial debris that will accumulate during running in...This is important to keep the engine in good condition..later on change oil as per SVC. If you use Mineral change at 1,500~2,000 Kms, Semisynth at 2,500~3,500Kms, and Fully Synth 3,500 ~ 4,500 kms....Go for Fully Synth after consulting SVC Service Head. Do mandatory Servicing as recommended in Owner's manual.
Good Luck
Ride Safe

@PSR : thanks.

@All : I will be getting my bike tomorrow. I am nervous but excited at the same time. Since I am moving from a 12 BHP bike to a 72 BHP bike any do's and dont's that I should be doing? I am just praying everything goes fine.

Congrats on the New Bike....
Ride safe.

Hi Zimbly...

Nice and comprehensive first-impression review here. Glad to hear that the Ninja doesn't give you much of a chance to complain. Things like a muddy rear in rains, etc, aren't really issues at all

I'm really reassured hearing that the brakes are satisfactory. There was so much talk of the poor brakes on the 2011 version, and a whole lot of friends who own the earlier Ninja 650R, all have upgraded the pads and lines. So was pretty skeptical of how these would be. Good to hear that they've been behaving well.

As for after-market add-ons...get the frame sliders ASAP. They should logically be your 1st fitments, as you'll never forgive yourself if the bike unfortunately takes a topple, even at stand-still, and your fairings get damaged in the process. Am still waiting for my bike (have been waiting for 14 months now, but that's another story for another day), but have already procured the R&G sliders from PRS. If you plan on getting them from PRS, do that soon as I heard they're rapidly running out of stock!

Finally, a huge congratulations on this amazing motorcycle. One of the most sensible big bikes to buy in our country today!

.....Simba

Congrats dude on finally getting the bike. enjoy the ride.

PS. i just finished my run in of 1600kms, waiting to unleash the beast. unfortunately that will have to wait until next week, i'm out of town. Dont know the consequences of saying this, I am missing her more than my bitter..... oops, better half.

Well! I got the rid of the Saree guard of my Fiero back in 2003, do you think I will keep that ugly thing