Re: Kawasaki Ninja 250R

For a couple of months, I wanted to get my Karupee a proper waxing and polishing done.. Unfortunately, I had to quit my job due to some horrible circumstances the company was going through so I kept silent for a month searching for job.. Got a job in 10 days and was waiting for my salary after the month end...

As soon as I got my salary, I paid my CC debts, savings for the new pink addition as part of my sweet family and then with whatever is left, I planned to get better gears for my wife and myself.. Unfortunately, I couldn't get the swirl marks on my Karupee off of my mind.. Yes, I bought her in the month of Aug 2016 and she hasn't got the best care from her previous owner and I didn't have much time nor I cared much about the swirl marks but recently it was haunting me down..

First thing I did was google for bike spa in and around Delhi NCR.. Called up some 5 guys after being declined for bike detailing I recollected there is one just outside my society apartments.. I immediately went to them and after a short discussion, I was asked to come the next day morning (Saturday) to get the detailing done.. He was offering me different packages but I didn't want to spend too much money during this crisis and I wanted to first give this treatment a try..

It was Saturday. i went for an early morning bicycle ride, went out and played some badminton with my wife.. waiting for the clock to strike 10..

Took Karupee to the spa and I had to wait for an hour before they started off with the work..

First was a foam wash removing all the minute particles from the body of the bike..

After which they started polishing the dashboard material with the 3M shiner.. waiting for the 3 Step material to arrive..

As soon as it arrived, the guy applied it all over and started polishing.. this was a long process and they did 3 layers of coating.. I wasn't really impressed post the 2nd coating..

and after the 3rd coating.. the bike was glossy.. swirl marks removed.. fantastic it was..









The above pics were clicked before the detailing..

The below pics were clicked post detailing..











Every penny invested was worth it..

Re: Kawasaki Ninja 250R

Went down to the Whitefield service center to see if they can order parts for me. Seems Kawasaki bikes are now not even in their system - so no chance of servicing or getting spare parts at KTM service centers.

As of now Bangalore seems to have one Kawasaki service center (Near St Joseph's College, Langford Road). Hopefully Kochi has one as well.

Will have to appear for a service soon.

Mithun

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The Kawasaki Service Centre is close to 40 kms from my home. Yet to go and see how they treat us customers. Will probably go there next month for vacuum sync..

Re: Kawasaki Ninja 250R

Hello Guys,

Just heard that Bajaj Kawasaki alliance is going to end by April 1 - and that ProBiking showrooms will stop servicing of Ninjas.
Does anybody have any experience with servicing 250s at Kawasaki owned showrooms?

Source: Bajaj and Kawasaki officially end alliance from April 1, 2017 - Autocar India

P.S: The date is a suspect. Hope they are not pulling a fast one.

Regards,
Mithun

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Few more pics to add to the beauty..

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Near Theri dam



Near Dhanolti!





Kempty Falls

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The Authorised SVC is now 30 kms away from my home. I was able to get a stock of Oil filter and Air filter for my bike

Just came back after a 878 kms ride to the Himalayas.. boy was it fun..

Re: Kawasaki Ninja 250R

Are the service parts availability issue showing up for everyone.???



I just wanted to check with you guys, I have progressed from using motul mineral 3000 20W50 to motul 5100 and now to motul 7100 same grade.. i feel the the mineral gave the best of result in terms of smoothness and performance. i feel with 7100. bike runs a bit rough. any comments that you guys have noticed in your bikes.?

Re: Kawasaki Ninja 250R

Get the 140/70-17-Michelin Pilot Street Radial

Btw anyone has any idea on the resumption of Kawasaki Service operations in Mumbai??

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Hi guys,

Catching up after a long time. Anyone recently got their tires changed? I looking to change my Stock IRC and only able to find Michillin in Gurgoan. How are these? Where can i find the Pirelli tires and what are the pros and cons of moving to a 140 in rear

Asif

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I am getting 18 kmpl in Bangalore and around 27-28 on highways.

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That's great!! My bike is 6 years old and has completed just 15.5k out of which I have completed 5.5k since I purchased at the end of Aug 2016..

She is amazing!

I get an avg of 22kmpl in city.. Delhi NCR you see.. and on the highways 32 kmpl if I ride at 100 kmph!! Does it sound normal or Ami exceeding the expectations?

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Just a shade over 25k. Only used for long distance these days - And office travel.

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How much has the bike completed?

Re: Kawasaki Ninja 250R

Recently crossed 5 years of ownership. Absolutely no mechanical niggles yet.
Only consumables (other than filters\oil,brake pads) are the tyres and my clutch (which I burned in Leh).


Perfect long distance rider - except for the minor vibes (around 100 kmph) on my handle bars which force me to stop every 100 km.

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Any horn of your choice!!