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  • #2611
    Originally posted by GuRpReEt SiNgH View Post
    See in all the disc brakes, when braking force is applied, small amounts of material are gradually ground off the brake pad. This is the blackish residue that you are concerned about. This is normal and will happen, nothing to worry about.
    +1 to that. Buy a wheel cleaner (Formula 1, Sonax, etc.) or just wash the rims thoroughly with water and a mild detergent.

    Here is an article from Wiki :

    When braking force is applied, small amounts of material are gradually ground off the brake pads. This material is known as "brake dust" and a fair amount of it usually deposits itself on the braking system and the surrounding wheel. Brake dust can badly damage the finish of most wheels if not washed off. Airborne brake dust is known to be a health hazard, so most repair manuals recommend the use of a chemical 'brake cleaner' instead of compressed air to remove the dust. Different brake pad formulations create different amounts of dust, and some formulations, particularly metallic brake pads, are much more damaging than others. Ceramic brake pads contain significantly fewer metal particles, and therefore produce less corrosion of surrounding metal parts.
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    • #2612
      Originally posted by vkuchhal View Post
      Hi All,

      Couple of posts back , i had posted about the blackishness which is coming on the plates of my disc brakes.
      I had a word with Prasanna on this and he told that this is normal and will happen, no need to worry
      My car alloys turn black if I ride it for more than 350 kms. The black coat is the carbon powder ( hope its correct ) from the disc pad. Not sure if the same thing applies for short distances. Hope other shed more light on this.

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      • #2613
        Originally posted by killer_instinct View Post
        In JC Road. Check bluevolt's post>

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        http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/pit-stop-general-biking-discussion/5006-motul-distributors-7.html#post432082


        My friend called up the guy and he has stock.. I will get it today.
        Thanks for sharing. Do we need any step in procedure (semi synthetic>>Full Synthetic) before transferring to full synthetic oils??? Got any feedback/information regarding the Motul oil in Ninja from anywhere??
        We have to change the oil filter as well. Right?

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        • #2614
          Ownership Experiences

          Thanks to all for writing in...

          But my question is , if i clean the disc and ride it for 10kms and without using the break, should their be any deposit on the disc again....
          My opinion goes that if i have not used the breaks , the occurrence of the black dirt from the pads should not be their, but to my surprise it is coming on the cloth, so it means that the pads are in slight touch.... so will that be the case of some adjustment can be made so that it does not touch.???

          Thanks again...
          RIP Marco

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          • #2615
            Originally posted by GuRpReEt SiNgH View Post
            I have been plain lazy and have not attended any g2g's as yet; this heat is also a reason, i will try to catch up this sunday ))
            most welcome, see you this sunday!
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            Last edited by superlife; 03-30-2011, 03:27 AM.

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            • #2616
              Originally posted by sreehari_r1 View Post
              Thanks for sharing. Do we need any step in procedure (semi synthetic>>Full Synthetic) before transferring to full synthetic oils??? Got any feedback/information regarding the Motul oil in Ninja from anywhere??
              We have to change the oil filter as well. Right?
              All that has to be done is to change the oil filter. Prasanna, the Khivraj Service Engineer said he cannot recommend it as Kawasaki recommends 20w50, however he did say its a good oil.

              I am getting this as Fully Synthetic oil is recommended for tracks and track like conditions.

              Some info on FS I got of the internet:

              "This means that the synthetic oil is designed with improved lubricate properties and enhanced viscosity to provide superior protection from engine wear, reduced heat breakdown volatility for decreased oil consumption, improved fuel mileage, easier engine cold starting and a reduction in engine deposits."

              What Is The Difference Between Synthetic Oil And Conventional Motor Oil?

              The fact is that FS is much more expensive than SS. I can give my feedback on performance only after I use it. Hopefully from tomorrow.
              sigpicI feel like Clark Kent on the streets riding the Pulsar, On the track.. with my Ninja.. I feel like Superman.

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              • #2617
                Yeah I meant 15W50 not 40. My bad !
                sigpic
                when i ride bullet before my bullet was solid condition but i once race with a Ceilo car and my engine size. mechancic say bullet is good bike but no racing. it is good for three people and very powerful.
                one day when i become rich i but ducati and then I race with cars. not now.
                kamlesh kanda
                NO PACE TOO SLOW
                IF you're at all going to be a respectable rider one day, leave your pride at the "door."

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                • #2618
                  Originally posted by TenHut View Post
                  Yeah I meant 15W50 not 40. My bad !
                  Did you change your oil filter when you changed the oil at 3200 km? If yes, where did you get it from? Did PBK do it for you?

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                  • #2619
                    I am sorry as this may be OT but can anybody tell me the link to download 'Sport Riding Techniques' by Nick Ienatsch....... Thanks

                    @Superlife: Although I won't be on my Ninja(coz would be taking the delivery after 2 weeks) but I would love to hear that M4 roar... So can I join you guys..... Please tell me the place. Thanks
                    Last edited by pRaDy; 05-28-2010, 02:17 PM. Reason: just an add on...
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                    • #2620
                      Originally posted by Hyperion View Post
                      Did you change your oil filter when you changed the oil at 3200 km? If yes, where did you get it from? Did PBK do it for you?
                      Yes, PBK did it for me !
                      sigpic
                      when i ride bullet before my bullet was solid condition but i once race with a Ceilo car and my engine size. mechancic say bullet is good bike but no racing. it is good for three people and very powerful.
                      one day when i become rich i but ducati and then I race with cars. not now.
                      kamlesh kanda
                      NO PACE TOO SLOW
                      IF you're at all going to be a respectable rider one day, leave your pride at the "door."

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                      • #2621
                        Originally posted by TenHut View Post
                        Yeah I meant 15W50 not 40. My bad !
                        No issues ...

                        My bike is drinking Motul 300V 15W50 as I write this post at the Bajaj Service Center next door (lucky me ).

                        I will be changing the oil filter too, though the Bajaj guys were not very keen to put anything except the recommended 20w50, I explained that its for the track and they sort of agreed to change it to Motul.

                        Catch u guys back on Monday... Till then VRRROOOOOOMM.....
                        sigpicI feel like Clark Kent on the streets riding the Pulsar, On the track.. with my Ninja.. I feel like Superman.

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                        • #2622
                          @killer instinct: Sorry for the OT, but, ALL THE BEST for the trackday. Hope you kick some ass and get the racer's edge!!!

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                          • #2623
                            Yamaha R4 - 250 c.c

                            Guys..heard of this? Any idea if this really is gonna come true? Does this bike exisit in the Intnl market?

                            Yamaha YZF 250- R4 scooped! | BikeBhp
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                            Yamaha RD 350 (HT)
                            Bajaj Pulsar 150
                            Kawasaki Ninja 250r

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                            • #2624
                              Originally posted by pRaDy View Post
                              I am sorry as this may be OT but can anybody tell me the link to download 'Sport Riding Techniques' by Nick Ienatsch.
                              I downloaded it using Bit Torrent. Lemme know if you need it. I can email you a copy (as long as the file is not too big and the mail goes thru).

                              Originally posted by killer_instinct View Post
                              My bike is drinking Motul 300V 15W50... I will be changing the oil filter too, though the Bajaj guys were not very keen to put anything except the recommended 20w50
                              I have a question with regard to oil for the ninja.

                              I guess semi-synth oil is good for the ninja if one wants to switch from the mineral oil. Not too keen on fully synth oil at the moment.

                              My bike has done only 1300kms (in 3 weeks) and i will wait for at least 5k kms before making the switch to semi-synth. Is this ok or should I do it much earlier?

                              Also please let me know the oil change interval as my next oil change is due only at 12k kms. Me thinks that I need to change the oil at around 6k kms without replacing the oil filter. Am i thinking right?
                              ATGATT - Because hospital ceilings are boring !!!

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                              • #2625
                                ^^ cant really believe it, but the R4 should stand for 4 cylinder in-line 250, which should give it atleast 45-50 bhp.

                                The rear is too much like the R125, and the front looks like a R6.. so cant really comment.


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