Re: Installation of Spiegler Stainless Steel Brake Lines

Yes, you can use fresh clean brake fluid. However, using a dedicated brake cleaner or carb cleaner is better as the solvent evaporates leaving the components dry.


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Awsm... Whats the cost of lines?? And i have one doubt which was not answered by anyone.. Am trying to change to p220 steel lines on my R15.. But when i remove the existing brake line from the reservoir, the brake fluid wont flow out of the reservoir?? Am afraid it may flow on my faring. Please explain this...

And is your brake line available for R15??


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Re: Installation of Spiegler Stainless Steel Brake Lines

The lines cost about $120 for the set. Before you remove the existing brake line from the reservoir/ master cylinder, you remove the banjo bolt at the caliper end and drain the brake oil. After this when you are removing the banjo bolt on the reservoir side ensure that you put a clean rag of cloth to catch any residual oil remaining in the reservoir or master cylinder.

Spiegler does not as such make lines for R15. However you can order the lines by giving details of length, etc to them to custom make the lines.

Despite the above I personally feel you would be better off with HEL lines than trying custom order the lines as these are not returnable if you make any mistake in specifying the dimensions.


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Guys,
After Thinking and waiting a lot now I have just narrowed down my mind to Ninja 300 R. I just want to know will it suit Me or not? Can I handle the bike both power and echonomy of the bike?. Pros and cons of the Bike I can Make it from the reviews will it be a value for money bike?
About me : I am 5.11 and 85 KG Willing to lean bit a head.
My Riding Style Atleast 25 KM per Day Commuting to office daily. Some Saturday Rides atleast once in 2 months for about 200-300 Kms. And obviously touring on long weekends?.
Is it adjustable as a tourer? I ride a pulsar 180 will it be a good upgrade for me?.

Guys Please Help me on this!.

Re: Installation of Spiegler Stainless Steel Brake Lines

Has anybody tried the Metzeler Sportec M5 tires (KTM 390) on the N300?

Installation of Exhaust Wraps on Ninja 300

Installation of Exhaust Wraps on Ninja 300

This week's mod for the Ninja 300 was installation of exhaust wraps. Exhaust wraps are simple and relatively cheap mod which in theory work on a simple proposition i.e. keep the exhaust gases heated till they pass out of the exhaust system. This proposition works in several ways to improve the performance of the bike. By insulating the exhaust pipes including the headers, mid section and the end, the exhaust gases are not allowed to cool as they pass through the system. As the exhaust gases are hot, their density is less, thus allowing the gases to travel faster through the exhaust system. As the speed of the exhaust gases is higher, there is better scavenging of the combustion chamber. Due to the better scavenging effect, the fresh charge fills the combustion chamber more efficiently. At another level, as the heat front the exhaust gases is not being allowed to radiate out throughout the exhaust pipes all the areas in the vicinity of the exhaust pipes routing run cooler thereby promoting a cooler running engine.

Another benefit is a smoother running bike and mellowed sounding exhaust note. In a non-warped exhaust system the rapidly cooling gases make the exhaust pipes resonate. Exhaust wraps dampen this effect of resonance created by not allowing the gases to cool rapidly and also as the wraps are warped tightly around exhaust pipes they help reduce the resonance physically.

Exhaust warps are not without their associated controversies. There have been reported cases of cracked header pipes and blown engines due to change in the AFR due to faster flowing exhaust gases. There have also been reported problems with the changing metallurgy of the exhaust pipes making them brittle due to the 'unnatural' heating - cooling cycle. Another problem reportedly is that moisture gets trapped under the warps and causes the exhaust to rust.

With all of these pros and cons in mind, I was in a dilemma on whether I should wrap the exhaust or not. I decided to consult a friend in U.K. The friend owns a very heavily tricked out Yamaha R1. It is a well-known fact that Yamaha R1 is an extremely uncomfortable bike to ride in traffic. Almost all owners of the bike will complain about the heat the bike generates when its just standing. One of the primary causes for this heat is the cat con that is situated directly under the rider's seat due to the routing of the exhaust. One of the first things that most R1 owners in U.K. do is to remove the cat con and wrap the exhaust with exhaust wrap. I asked my friend if I should go for the same. His answer was that I should go for it.

I still had a lot of doubts and was in two minds about the whole thing. I asked Vikram of Motozone on how we should proceed further on this issue. He assured me that he has done a number of such installations and he has not faced any of the associated problems that I was apprehensive about. As part of my background work, I wrote to Kerry of AreaP to inquire if I would need a new fuel map if I installed the exhaust wraps. According to him, there was no need for a fuel map.

I once again discussed the pros and cons with Vikram to understand the subject fully. I finally made up my mind to install the wraps with the idea that I would use them for couple of weeks and see the result. If it didn’t work out I could always remove them. I asked Vikram if he would make arrangements for the wraps and once again he assured me to just bring the bike in and he would take care of everything.

Installation
The installation was pretty straightforward. The exhaust was completely dismounted to enable easier installation. Over here I would like to note that when we uninstalled the exhaust system we were very surprised to see how clean the system was. There was almost no hint of any carbon deposits and the system is almost as clean as the day it was first installed. I have completed 1,000 kms on system and state of the exhaust is an indicator of the spot on fueling of the AreaP/ Fuel Moto Fuel Controller. Unfortunately, I have not taken any photographs of the same.






Initial Impression
The first thing that one notices is the mellowed down tone of the exhaust. It’s not a drawback; on the contrary it sounds richer and smoother than before. Put the bike in gear and the first impression is the absence of any vibration on the foot pegs. The bike revs even more rapidly than before and does not heat up as much as before. The smoothnes is so deceiving that at speeds of 100 kmph you need to look down at the speedo to realise the speed one is clocking. Added bonus is that the bike looks really rough and ready to enter the ring like a boxer.

The wraps do give out a lot of smoke due to moisture, which according to Vikram will subside and disappear within couple of days of running. The heat will cure the wraps and remove all the moisture.

Re: 2013 kawasaki ninja 300 - rush is addictive

Hey Folks! Finally booked NINJA 300 10 days ago and the vehicle will arrive in couple of days here in pondicherry. Even though having R15 and DUKE200, waiting to get my hands on it.

Abhimanyu was going through your posts, nice write-ups and detailed experience. Even a small makes a huge difference.

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^^^ Welcome to the tribe @dileep.anirudh ... Do share your dealer and delivery experiences. We could also do with loads of photos of our bikes on this thread people...

My contribution ....

Re: 2013 kawasaki ninja 300 - rush is addictive

Have said before, saying it again This is pure beauty. and i like this colour more. never seen it live, seen only green. Kawasaki has made this bike to look flawless without using any sticker job. Perfectly chiseled. @abhimanyu31 i would like to see your bike if i come to mumbai next time and i want to ask somethings. how much do you usually spend on maintenance ? for my r15v2, i usually spend close to 1k for normal service, (350rs oil, and 150 for filter and labor charges).

Re: 2013 kawasaki ninja 300 - rush is addictive

Any time Ron Syl. Send me a PM when you come to Mumbai and we will meet. If you are asking about regular maintenance, it actually cheaper than R15. It takes about 2.3 liters of oil, however the drain intervals are extended at 11,000 kms between changes. Also the air filter is washable and wet type. Servicing intervals are at 11,000 kms. With such extended periods of servicing I will be doing servicing once every 9 months. Therefore, in terms of regular oil changes and air filter cleaning its much cheaper than a R15, however, its the cost of replacement parts which is killing. Oil filter, brake pads, chain, sprockets, tyres are all very expensive and in the league of super bike type costing.

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Sure will do that once i plan to come to mumbai

Yes i know the parts are expensive :/

Waaat! 11k? never knew that. will it be the same with other twin 250cc/300cc bikes?

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^^^ it actually depends a lot on the way the engine has been designed. The design of oil passages, routing, capacity of the oil sump, design of oil filter, are few of the parameters that will dictate the oil change intervals. Personally, what I found impressive about Kawasaki's redesign of the N300 was the fact that they increase the oil capacity, redesigned the oil sump and used a higher capacity oil filter (it uses the same oil filter that the Ninja 650 uses). The bike has been really well engineered. Impressive.

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Not sure about all, but would like to add that the N250 had the same drain intervals. Though the oil Bajaj uses doesn't run too good for such a long distance that's why I switched when I serviced mine last weekend.
The frequency of device being less is what adds to affordability.
For parts, it's better to online for OEM if your concerned about price. There are several sources for N250 and now 300 as well.

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thanks for your inputs

Ninja300 is way out of my budget right now. waiting for R25. If i dont find the better deal with r25 then i am gunning this one for sure thats why preparing myself with much needed gyaan

PS: right now going through the thread, reached page 23 today

Re: 2013 kawasaki ninja 300 - rush is addictive

[MENTION=26077]abhimanyu31[/MENTION] I love the exhaust wraps so much.... It looks as if a boxer is getting ready to fight and it kinda matches the white colour of the bike perfectly. But the s*** curves of leo vince and hand made weld is now hidden due to the wrap :/