I have a frame slider and will get it installed soon. It is mainly for stumble or dropping the bike at very low speeds.I think an investment is worthwhile for this.

(ICICI Lombard don't do 2 wheeler insurance generally in North East, unless the premium amount is good!)

Well, I am from Arunachal and we don't even have a branch of Lombard in our state. I was told I could still get the insurance from Assam and now you are saying their response is not good. But they do sell 0 dep policy, right? If yes, how much is the premium per year?
You got me hooked. Please do share your updates, I would be looking forward to it specially the insurance part.

Hi Buddy!! Sorry to keep you guys waiting. After my last post I had a crash on my Ninja and I was waiting for it to get fixed. Nothing major, just RHS fairing got damaged along with some scratches on the headlamp. However, 0 dep saved the day, and I had to pay only 1000 bucks against total cost of 56000.

Once I got the bike ready, it took me couple of weeks to get comfortable on it. I commute 60 KMs daily on my Ninja, so getting used to the gearing of this twin pot takes some time. Once comfortable, I was all set to carry out the mods mentioned before. I called up Mr. Vikram from Motozone and fixed an appointment for the below mods.

1. Change of brake pads to Brembo sintered pads
2. Installation of detent arm from Factory Pro.

Other mods like change of brake line is scheduled for next month.

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Ninja already has a smooth engine and equally smooth gearbox. With installation of detent arm, shifting has become lot more precise and smooth. There is a noticeable difference in shift qualty, and quick shifts have become lot more easy. However, just like the R15, this is a high revving motor, so it loves to be shifted higher up.

I will pass the verdict once I have done 10,000 kms with the new detent arm. Initial impression is quite good.

A special mention about Mr. Vikram. His way of working is just great. I had never seen a torque wrench in my life, and I was pleasantly surprised to see him use the torque wrench to tighten all the bolts. His work is very systematic, and you feel happy that your bike is in the right hands.

I have never been disappointed either by his work or by his words. He never says no to anything you ask for. You want a Nuke installed on your bike, and he may have a plan for that. Just kidding

Regarding Brembo pads, these are just awesome. Braking has become sharp and stopping distance has reduced a lot. Modulating the brakes while taking a corner has also become very smooth. the bite is there, however, it is not too hard to cause unwanted lock ups.

I have used Nissin sintered pads before this. If stock pads are 5/10, Nissin are 7/10 & Brembo ones are definitely 9/10. With brakes, I do not like ones that are too sharp, that will lockup easy and has very little room for modulation. With Brembo pads, braking has just become perfect which was the Achilles heels for the 300.

I am expecting braking to improve further with installation of HEL brake lines next month.

Coming back to your topic of getting confused between RC and Ninja, it depends on what you desire from the bike. If you are looking for VFM and dont care too much about quality, refinement, reliabilty then RC is for you. If you can live with minor niggles or dont mind visiting service center apart from regular service then RC is for you. Yes, RC is lot quicker and faster than the 300.

A Ninja 300 buyer is clearly not looking for VFM from his machine or isn't exactly looking for more bhp per Rupee. He is somebody who loves and appreciates quality. Trust me each and every component gives same performance through out its life. Performance is consistent and there are no niggles that would worry you.

If I were to buy a bike today, I would choose Ninja over RC again. And, it is true, Ninja grabs lot more attention than RC. Park them side by side, or park one ninja among a group of RC, and Ninja still grabs lot more attention.

Second service done at 6600 kms. Everything went as planned . Didnt feel more smooth after oil change as it was already too smooth . No complaints, just loving it .

Why did you get the tank removed

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Ah, you payed it real nice there buddy... :-P

Cheers
Ride Safe
Krishna

Interestingly I have noticed that most of the owners have previously owned a Bajaj product and now they have moved to Kawasaki. Seems like I am not the only one who got frustrated with Bajaj finally !!

That means , I might soon be getting a Ninja....Yay..!! Wonder who will gift em one..! :-P

On a serious note..I am eyeing the 650 sometime soon...

Cheers
Ride Safe
Krishna

Hi Buddy!! Sorry to keep you guys waiting. After my last post I had a crash on my Ninja and I was waiting for it to get fixed. Nothing major, just RHS fairing got damaged along with some scratches on the headlamp. However, 0 dep saved the day, and I had to pay only 1000 bucks against total cost of 56000.

Once I got the bike ready, it took me couple of weeks to get comfortable on it. I commute 60 KMs daily on my Ninja, so getting used to the gearing of this twin pot takes some time. Once comfortable, I was all set to carry out the mods mentioned before. I called up Mr. Vikram from Motozone and fixed an appointment for the below mods.

1. Change of brake pads to Brembo sintered pads
2. Installation of detent arm from Factory Pro.

Other mods like change of brake line is scheduled for next month.

[ATTACH=CONFIG]176863[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]176864[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]176869[/ATTACH]

Ninja already has a smooth engine and equally smooth gearbox. With installation of detent arm, shifting has become lot more precise and smooth. There is a noticeable difference in shift qualty, and quick shifts have become lot more easy. However, just like the R15, this is a high revving motor, so it loves to be shifted higher up.

I will pass the verdict once I have done 10,000 kms with the new detent arm. Initial impression is quite good.

A special mention about Mr. Vikram. His way of working is just great. I had never seen a torque wrench in my life, and I was pleasantly surprised to see him use the torque wrench to tighten all the bolts. His work is very systematic, and you feel happy that your bike is in the right hands.

I have never been disappointed either by his work or by his words. He never says no to anything you ask for. You want a Nuke installed on your bike, and he may have a plan for that. Just kidding

Regarding Brembo pads, these are just awesome. Braking has become sharp and stopping distance has reduced a lot. Modulating the brakes while taking a corner has also become very smooth. the bite is there, however, it is not too hard to cause unwanted lock ups.

I have used Nissin sintered pads before this. If stock pads are 5/10, Nissin are 7/10 & Brembo ones are definitely 9/10. With brakes, I do not like ones that are too sharp, that will lockup easy and has very little room for modulation. With Brembo pads, braking has just become perfect which was the Achilles heels for the 300.

I am expecting braking to improve further with installation of HEL brake lines next month.

Coming back to your topic of getting confused between RC and Ninja, it depends on what you desire from the bike. If you are looking for VFM and dont care too much about quality, refinement, reliabilty then RC is for you. If you can live with minor niggles or dont mind visiting service center apart from regular service then RC is for you. Yes, RC is lot quicker and faster than the 300.

A Ninja 300 buyer is clearly not looking for VFM from his machine or isn't exactly looking for more bhp per Rupee. He is somebody who loves and appreciates quality. Trust me each and every component gives same performance through out its life. Performance is consistent and there are no niggles that would worry you.

If I were to buy a bike today, I would choose Ninja over RC again. And, it is true, Ninja grabs lot more attention than RC. Park them side by side, or park one ninja among a group of RC, and Ninja still grabs lot more attention.

^^^ Please don't quote full post.

My Ninja is doing its city duty very well. The softening of seats by adding cushions helped a great deal to make the ride easier. HIDs illuminate the road extremely well.

I am noticing that whenever I ride alone, hard braking makes the bike fishtail. I usually use 50-50 front and rear brakes, but still feel that rear has a tendency to dance when I brake suddenly. Perhaps I should use engine braking more. This never happens when I am with pillion.

We will have monsoon in 2 months, any special preperations? I am planning to get a rickshaw rubber mudflap for the rear fender, because currently it sprinkles all the mud over the pillion. Wonder how some people can ride with the fender removed. Any additional suggestions?

NAH man please don't...please don't use a rikshaw mudflap...Sell the bike before you do that...No please no...