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Re: 2013 kawasaki ninja 300 - rush is addictive

Congratulations on your new bike. Regarding your questions - it is normal for the radiator fan to kick-in for the time interval you mention. A lot also depends on weather conditions as well. Further, if the bike is being run-in then the radiator fan engages more often, this is nothing to worry about. Just ensure coolant level is appropriately topped up and you don't seeany undue leakage or consumption of the same. On the second issue, I would suggest a simple process of detect, identify and lubricate. Safe riding!

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Hi Shail you can exchange any bike, the guys who buy the bike are not associated with Bajaj directly just some agents whom these guys call

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Thanks a ton.. i will try to listen carefully where it is coming from.. i thought it was some loose fairing or something but doesnt look like

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oh thanks abhishek, also i wanted to know do this guys sell of 2nd hand ninja bikes.

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Hi Shail, have no clue on which bikes they deal with.

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A few pictures from Independence Day ride. The Ninja 300 performed brilliantly amidst the company of bikes like the Hayabusa, Ninja 650, Honda Valadero, CB400-4, Suzuki Vstorm and BMW 1200R. It was a wet ride throughout to Wai and back to Pune which made for much spirited riding.

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Hello everyone, I am planing to book a Ninja 300, here in Bangalore. But my biggest concern is the lack of ABS in ninja. Reason for this is I am riding Unicorn Dazzeler from last 4 years, which has both disk brakes. Sometimes it is scarier to brake hard in my bike, especially in wet conditions. So here anyone has ever felt that ABS is required for Ninja? with so much of power and weight?

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Hi Adithya,

ABS is important, however not a deal breaker IMO, i got the bike about a month back and have used it for over 800 kms now in the peak rains in Pune didn't face any issue of the bike skidding so far atleast :-) You can also check up with the other folks in the forum who have been riding this for a longer duration

Regards,
Abhishek

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Thank you Abhishek for your feedback

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Hi Guys, this is Imran from Pune. Got the delivery of my beast last week




I have replaced the stock tyres on the second day itself and wish to sell them. If anyone knows any contact then please pm me

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Hi guys I need a bit help with my ninja 300. I got the ninja 300 last month and have done 850 kms till now and will get it serviced on 1000 kms. But the coolant has come down to low level. Is it normal or something is wrong with it?
Thanks

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Normal. However, get it topped up ASAP. Also ask the SVC to check the hose pipe clamps. There have been cases where the hose pipe clamps are not tight enough and under pressure there is a small leak.

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Hi Guys, its been almost 6 months and 4000 Kms since I got my Green Ninja. I would like to pen down my ownership experience including my experience at the dealership and service center.

A year back I wasn't in the mood to buy a Ninja, however, after my Dukes seized and I was bored of my R15v2, I realised I needed a more powerful, reliable, comfortable bike for commuting and touring. After sales service is always on top of the list when I buy a new car or bike. The options available to me that time were CBR250, Duke 390, Inazuma & Ninja 300.

CBR was out of the list due to not so good reviews about Honda's After sales service. I had paid a booking amount to book Inazuma after a longish test ride, however, the following night I was unable to sleep. She met all the requirements however, deep down it just didn't feel right. Owner of Suzuki showroom in Thane was kind enough to return the booking amount without any hassles. At that time Inazuma cost 3,45,000 on road Mumbai. Pricing was uncomfortably closer to Ninja 300, and that was the deal breaker. Next was Duke 390. Its got the most powerful engine below 4 lacs. The acceleration was lightning quick. However, heavy clutch and uncomfortable riding position meant I had to look else where.

Ninja was always in my mind ever since it was launched in India in 250 cc avatar. I took this oppurtunity to research as much as possible on Ninja. KTM Vashi Dealer Manager, Mr. Negi was instrumental in making this decision. 2 weeks back I had been to his showroom to buy Duke 390 and take delivery the same day. He had even arranged a black Duke 390. However, as luck would have it, I had the wrong card, and my friends took this oppurtunity to drill some sense into my head. They made me realise that I was getting married to the wrong girl. On the pretext of coming back with the right card, we disappeared from his showroom.

When I returned after 2 weeks, Mr. Negi wasn't a bit pissed off. He was more than happy to let me ride a Ninja 300 so that I could make a better decision. I paid the booking amount, and when my bike was ready in a weeks time I transferred the remaining amount. Delivery was quick and hassle free. After regular sweet distribution and photo ceremony I was out with my bike.

The chain noise:
Next day while on my way to office, I could hear a distinct noise from the chain. The noise was so loud that people riding next to me could hear it. It was a loud metallic kind of noise. I thought it could be because of chain not been lubed. I had a can of Tribocor lying at my place. I applied the lube and let her rest the entire night. Next day again the noise was there.
Service Center guys were quick to replace the chain and the sprocket under warranty. However, the noise was back, and I was slowly getting upset. One main reason for buying Ninja was the quality. But this incident was shaking the faith I had in the Japanese brand. A week later while I was in Thane, I brought a can of Motul Chain lube, and applied it generously to the chain. Surprisingly the noise never came back. Moral of the story was, Ninja loves Motul. When chain is not lubed properly I can feel slight hesitation while shifting. I never experienced that in any of my earlier O-ring chained bikes (P220, D200 or R15).

I made sure Service Center guys were aware of the resolution to the problem so that it didnt affect any future customers.

Upgrading from Duke to Ninja was riding the learning curve again, especially with increased weight. About my riding style, I ride very hard. I red line almost in every gear and almost every time I ride. Duke had spoiled me. It made me ride like a hooligan with aggressive downshifts, engine braking, cornering, drifting, darting in and out of traffic in city. In other words I was always aggressive. During initial phase of Ninja ownership I was trying to replicate the same thing. However, the weight of the bike required some getting used to. Now after 4000 KMs of ownership, I have begun riding my Ninja like my Duke. She accelerates, brakes, corners, filters traffic like a charm. Cornering at 140-150 was never so fun. On NH8, I hit a top whack of 176 on my speedo. On ghats, I have lost 2 pair of shoes to incessant cornering. I can choose to be aggressive or calm on Ninja unlike my Duke 200.
When I saw RC390, I didn't feel I had made a mistake. Ninja offered lots of things that RC didn't. 0-100 and top speed numbers are academic. It is how a bike or car makes those numbers is important to me. A Person looking for traits like superior build quality, time tested reliability, refined engine, comfortable ride, plus hassle free ownership will mostly go for a Ninja.

Bajaj/KTM service centers have made owning Ninja a joy. They are the best service centers among-st 2 wheels. Not only people at service centers, but also people sitting higher up in Bajaj, make sure the issue is addressed properly.

Some pictures of my baby Ninja.

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how good is the braking without abs? how many feel to exchange this with duke 390?