Re: 2013 kawasaki ninja 300 - rush is addictive

Thanks a lot mate, I have decided to get the RD MOTO PH-01 sliders and Harris tank pads for now . Also saw the radiator guards, is it actually a valuable add or should I get something else instead of that ??

Re: 2013 kawasaki ninja 300 - rush is addictive

[MENTION=33950]vishnumusiq[/MENTION] : fitment of a radiator guard is advisable if u want to protect ur radiator from flying debris.
the radiator fins are pretty frail & have been known to bend / get distorted even if u pressure-hose the bike.
the best way to clean a soiled radiator is manual cleaning using an old toothbrush & water.
imho a radiator guard is a utility add-on & hence shud be fitted.
most stores sell a n650 guard for inr. 5k odd.
hope this helps.

Re: 2013 kawasaki ninja 300 - rush is addictive

Radiator Guard now this particular add-on has been center of many conversations,

Is it good add-on - YES
Is it must Add-on - Depends upon where you Ride / Conditions / Maintenance Schedule etc..

As whymail mentioned yes radiator is one the parts which can get damaged quite easily if you riding on bad roads where you experience lot of debris / water / sand etc.. it is also one the most time consuming and painful part to clean but then ask yourself if you going to ride on such roads everyday??

Yes I know condition of Indian roads and pollution no matter where you go in India.. but then ask yourself do you make it a point to clean your bike regularly??

Answer to above 2 points will help you decide if radiator guard is must add-on for you or not...

If you ask me personally I would suggest you upgrade your Brake Lines & Brake Pads first and maybe later you can opt for Radiator Guard... Coz end of the day it's a fast bike and has capacity to reach 150+ kmph so it's always good to have some added Braking Power...


Congratulations mate and welcome to Ninja 300 owners group...

Make sure you ride you first 800kms under 4K-4.5K rpm and next 800kms between 5K-6K rpm to get the best out of this engine...

As far as engine oil is concerned highly recommended and used by many would be Motul 100% Synthetic (4T 7100 20W50) most of the Bajaj Pro biking service stations keep this one in stock although not sure about your city...

Re: 2013 kawasaki ninja 300 - rush is addictive

Hi,
Anybody replaced the brake pads yet? I had to replace the front brake pads with 1600 Kms on the clock - I know it is hard to believe but when the bike didn't give me a proper feedback on braking I decided to take it to the service center and get it checked! When the pads were removed, they were COMPLETELY worn out - as in the pad metal was contacting the rotor metal.

I had to pay for the front brake pads, they cost INR 1570/- and although now the front brake is doing its job there is still 'hissing' like sound emitted from the disc under normal braking
Moreover, the rear brake too has started showing it's age I guess...the feedback is poor similar to a semi worn out drum brake. Any idea why the front brake is emitting the hissing sound? Also, do you think it is worth getting the rear brake pads checked too?

I completed my running in with proper care and within mentioned speeds and mostly on highways with varying speeds at every gear - obviously since I rode on the highways 80% of the time the brakes used were minimal as compared to guys who completed their running in within the city. To say the least I am very much satisfied with the performance/smoothness/looks/fuel consumption/engine of the bike I am disappointed with the brakes
I've escalated this matter to the Service Manager - Mr. Mayank Bhatt and asked him to get this issue raised with Kawasaki/Bajaj personnel. He agreed that the wearing of the brakes is very premature and assured me that he'll take this issue up with the officials and also said that I might get the money reimbursed which I had to pay for the pads

I am going to contact the SVC and the Service Manager asking for an update on the issue tomorrow.

Re: 2013 kawasaki ninja 300 - rush is addictive

[QUOTE=viraj_s85;970453]Radiator Guard now this particular add-on has been center of many conversations,

Is it good add-on - YES
Is it must Add-on - Depends upon where you Ride / Conditions / Maintenance Schedule etc..

As whymail mentioned yes radiator is one the parts which can get damaged quite easily if you riding on bad roads where you experience lot of debris / water / sand etc.. it is also one the most time consuming and painful part to clean but then ask yourself if you going to ride on such roads everyday??

Yes I know condition of Indian roads and pollution no matter where you go in India.. but then ask yourself do you make it a point to clean your bike regularly??

Answer to above 2 points will help you decide if radiator guard is must add-on for you or not...

If you ask me personally I would suggest you upgrade your Brake Lines & Brake Pads first and maybe later you can opt for Radiator Guard... Coz end of the day it's a fast bike and has capacity to reach 150+ kmph so it's always good to have some added Braking Power

Yeah,what I was looking for, was such an advice, if the radiator was a must add on, and well I have got the best advice ;-) and since we have got heavy rains in kerala these days cleaning the bike daily is must so I have decided to skip it for now and save the money for fuel and frame sliders, thanks mate for the advice :-)

Re: 2013 kawasaki ninja 300 - rush is addictive

@vishnumusiq : adding to what @viraj_s85 has said... for simplicity, i have classified the add-ons in 2 parts - must-have & good-to-have

* must-haves:
- frame sliders [protect fairing from scratches in case of a fall]
- tank pads / guards [protect tank from scratches due to ur trousers / belts / knee guards / etc]
- brake lines [stock lines are too soft / spongy - replacements are confidence inspiring]
- brake pads [same as above]
- headlamps [better bulbs, in case u plan to do rain / nigh time rides]
- fleece lined full bike cover

* good-to-haves:
- radiator guard [protecting the radiator from flying debris]
- cotton rails + fork protectors
- gorilla or xena security system [in case u dont have a dedicated + secure parking for the bike]
- morimoto projectors / HiD fitment [freaking expensive but does its job all too well]
- transparent film paint protection [protects the paint from chaffing / minor scratches / retains the showroom-finish of the paint etc.]
- motul products [all stuff viz. chain cleaner, lube, other synth oils, etc.]

hope this helps.

@Arsenic : i'll be damned... it is beyond my imagination to believe that the brake-pads dunked in under 1.5k run.
and u mention that the rear brake assembly is acting up too?
clearly something is not right here...
unless u were riding the brake-levers more & the bike itself less, throughout those 1.5K, this cannot happen.
what surprises me is, the disc brakes, even in case of a slight ill-fit, will immediately make their resistance felt in the overall bike's performance - the fact that u didnt notice anything this far, is truly shocking.
i suggest that u please get both - the front + the rear thoroughly checked & get the darned thing a proper fix.

Re: 2013 kawasaki ninja 300 - rush is addictive

So the lesson to take away from this is that we need to get the pads checked at 1st service. It needs to mentioned explicitly to the SVC that they check the pads. This is the second case that I have heard of. Looks like having a pair of spare pads in stock is called for.


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Called service manager Mayank Bhatt and asked for an update on the issue. He said that the report has been prepared and sent to the Head Office and from there it'll be sent to Kawasaki Japan (really?) for some investigation. He said I can expect an answer from them in next 12-15 days and rest assured the issue will be acknowledged. For the moment I am happy that Kawasaki are taking efforts to maintain customer satisfaction.

As for the hissing sound coming from the front disc, I think I will try and pressure wash the area near caliper and the rotor and check if the sound still persists...if yes then 1 more trip to the SVC would be required and will also get the rear pads checked

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not sure abt the lot numbers, coz when I booked they told me 2 months. but I was not in a hurry especially the monsoon was early and I was happy that I have 2 months for sky and road to clear. but then when I went to make my final payment they told me they can give me the bike within next three days. so u can tempt them by doing a full payment. Also I doubted some cannibalization from Duke 390 which cud have moved my lot number to a higher rank.

So check with them again. u cud get the bike much earlier.

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Thanks. But the engine oil that Kawasaki gives in the engine when shipped is probably a mineral one. I read that the mineral oils are good for engine for first couple of thousand kilometers. So I want to use mineral oil. Now as per specification It comes with 10w-40 oil. But the mineral oils I am getting here are all 20w40. Is there any prob in using them?

Another question is how good is the stock headlight? One of my friend bought Thunderbird 350 recently and I am impressed with the headlight quality. I prefer riding at night...

Re: 2013 kawasaki ninja 300 - rush is addictive

Not necessary. The mineral oil proposition is 15 years old and does not apply to modern engines. Most high performance cars and bikes including BMW (both cars and bikes), Audi, Benz, Aprilia, etc, now come with semi or fully synthetic oils from the factory itself. Even the R15 by Yamaha comes with semi synthetic oil. I am not saying that you need to change over to semi or fully synthetic oil immediately. All I am saying is that the proposition that mineral oil is good for engine running is not applicable anymore with the type of closer tolerances that modern engines are made to. You can use mineral oil for the life time of the bike without any problem, its just that you will need to change oil more frequently.

Re: 2013 kawasaki ninja 300 - rush is addictive

Saw a sexy white Ninja300 climbing goregaon flyover today in full rain. At about 6:45pm. Was looking awesome. Couldn't keep myself from giving him a thumbs-up. Any of you guys?


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Yup, that would be me ... You must be the guy on the Karizma I guess...

Re: 2013 kawasaki ninja 300 - rush is addictive

Yehh!! I envy you 300 guys dude. If I had the moolah, I'd be on the same ride! Congrats on your white stallion. Best choice....


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Re: 2013 kawasaki ninja 300 - rush is addictive

Took delivery of my lime greeny yesterday evening, and thank god it was a pleasant and sunny day, a rare occurance in kerala for the past month or so. Had never got a chance even to take a test ride of the 300 and hence the whole package was a mystery for me. Just loved the torquey mill and the only minor issue I had to face was the rear visibility, the mirror placement is different from my used position, I rode an r15 for the past 3 years, the rest, its just a bliss, love begins here