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  • #3541
    Originally posted by n_aditya View Post
    I would suggest you to go for Motul Semi Synth 5100 15w50 instead. It will be slightly thinner compared to the 20W50 oil and hence will lubricate better in cold conditions.

    But since you are in Chennai, 20w50 should work fine.

    I checked motul.com but couldnt find any distributor in chennai. Try sourcing it from GP road (General Patters road).
    Even mine will be due for 2nd second service and going for a change in the oil.

    @All - Should I go for Full or Semi synthetic? Also planning for a 800+ KMs ride after few months. Will be going for a long ride for the first time.. Any suggestion??? Even small things will help me...

    @ killer_instinct... what are the other things you have noticed, when you changed to fully synthetic?

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    • #3542
      Originally posted by senthildsk View Post
      Hi killer_instinct,

      I won't be riding in any racetrack.... I use it daily for my office commute & for nice long weekend rides .

      I was thinking of buying Motul 7100 4T 20W50. Any idea where i can get the real stuff in India ?
      There is an authorized dealer in JC Road Bangalore who sells the Motul stuff and gives it for a good price too... no idea about Chennai

      Originally posted by sreehari_r1 View Post
      Even mine will be due for 2nd second service and going for a change in the oil.

      @All - Should I go for Full or Semi synthetic? Also planning for a 800+ KMs ride after few months. Will be going for a long ride for the first time.. Any suggestion??? Even small things will help me...

      @ killer_instinct... what are the other things you have noticed, when you changed to fully synthetic?
      Simply speaking... you have to rip it really bad to enjoy fully synthetic... coz at low RPMs its sluggish. Lot of people had commented earlier that for normal day to day riding semi synthetic should be good enough.

      I switched to 300v for the following reason:

      "All 4-stroke motorcycle engines - racing bikes, very high temperature & rpm, off-road rally, trails and street use."

      MOTUL
      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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      • #3543
        Originally posted by n_aditya View Post
        Interesting find which can be pretty handy for 250R owners...

        YouTube - Kawasaki Ninja 250r, Do it yourself track stand, DIY Paddock stand, swingarm Stand

        I want to get this fabricated and the fabricator might need more information.

        Can mechanical engineers / experts confirm if the measurements specified herein are enough?

        Best I could find off the net was costing 5k without shipping to India (seller does not ship to India) and performance racing store quotes 8.5k for the paddock without the bobbins.

        Buddy,

        Hang on for a bit - a friend of mine is working on this and we hope to get our first stand ready in a few days. The basic cost with labor should be in the region of about 2500 bucks. Will post some pics as soon as it's ready.

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        • #3544
          Originally posted by Sunnyside_up! View Post
          Buddy,

          Hang on for a bit - a friend of mine is working on this and we hope to get our first stand ready in a few days. The basic cost with labor should be in the region of about 2500 bucks. Will post some pics as soon as it's ready.
          is it shiva ?
          Mountain biking on impulse with my wife and our bike goes down in water

          http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/tourer/2...own-water.html

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          • #3545
            Can we attach Cramster Turtle to the rear seat of Ninja while touring???

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            • #3546
              Originally posted by balkumar View Post
              Hello fellas,

              need a little guys. my bike's low beam headlamp gave up for 6000kms
              so i have been to service center for change of headlamp. the service people were quoting 600 for the change of bulb.

              felt like why don't i change it my self and save some penny's
              any guess how much the lamp costs and it would be helpful

              Thanks
              The bulb from palio is a straight fit in 250R. Costs 250 bucks. I used it. Absolutely no difference.
              Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level and then beat you with experience.

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              • #3547
                Originally posted by sreehari_r1 View Post
                Should I go for Full or Semi synthetic?
                I would recommend fully synth oil only if you are thrashing your bike on the track day in and day out (track spec bike for example). Otherwise its a waste of money... fully syth oil from motul is 800 bucks a liter IIRC.

                Just go for semi-synth. It is good enough. I am running my bike with semi synth oil from Motul with no issues.

                Originally posted by Sunnyside_up! View Post
                Hang on for a bit - a friend of mine is working on this and we hope to get our first stand ready in a few days. The basic cost with labor should be in the region of about 2500 bucks. Will post some pics as soon as it's ready.
                That sounds good. Thanks for letting us know. Will look out for updates on this. Thanks.

                Originally posted by trustvishwas View Post
                The bulb from palio is a straight fit in 250R. Costs 250 bucks. I used it. Absolutely no difference.
                Any difference in brightness, illumination, beam spread, throw, etc.?
                ATGATT - Because hospital ceilings are boring !!!

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                • #3548
                  Originally posted by trustvishwas View Post
                  The bulb from palio is a straight fit in 250R. Costs 250 bucks. I used it. Absolutely no difference.
                  when the F did u change your bulb ?
                  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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                  • #3549
                    hi.....my bike gets delivered tomo at Pune.. going to ride it back to Mumbai immediately... would be great if i could get some info on the engine run-in bit and any other things to be kept in mind
                    If you are not afraid, you have probably chosen too easy a mountain to climb!!

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                    • #3550
                      Originally posted by pc2211 View Post
                      hi.....my bike gets delivered tomo at Pune.. going to ride it back to Mumbai immediately... would be great if i could get some info on the engine run-in bit and any other things to be kept in mind
                      Hey...keep it within 4K RPM (@6th gear~60 kmph) for the first 800 kms...the next 800 kms under 6K RPM (@6th gear~85 kmph)...then its free to rip apart...small piece of advice...try to use the entire (permissible) range of speeds during the run in...since you stay in Mbai, the run-in in the city traffic will keep u limited on the lower gears/RPMs/speeds...hit the highway (pref NH4) and enjoy the ride...ride safe...hope you have the basic riding gear...& congrats...

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                      • #3551
                        Originally posted by balkumar View Post
                        Hello fellas,

                        need a little guys. my bike's low beam headlamp gave up for 6000kms
                        so i have been to service center for change of headlamp. the service people were quoting 600 for the change of bulb.

                        felt like why don't i change it my self and save some penny's
                        any guess how much the lamp costs and it would be helpful

                        Thanks
                        A Bosch H7 55W bulb comes for Rs. 150 only. There is also a 80W version of the same. Don't have the price for that, though.

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                        • #3552
                          Originally posted by pc2211 View Post
                          hi.....my bike gets delivered tomo at Pune.. going to ride it back to Mumbai immediately... would be great if i could get some info on the engine run-in bit and any other things to be kept in mind
                          Originally posted by A-mod View Post
                          Hey...keep it within 4K RPM (@6th gear~60 kmph) for the first 800 kms...the next 800 kms under 6K RPM (@6th gear~85 kmph)...then its free to rip apart...small piece of advice...try to use the entire (permissible) range of speeds during the run in...since you stay in Mbai, the run-in in the city traffic will keep u limited on the lower gears/RPMs/speeds...hit the highway (pref NH4) and enjoy the ride...ride safe...hope you have the basic riding gear...& congrats...
                          +1 to that. ensure that you dont run the bike constantly at one RPM speed... (dont run constantly at 4k rpm). vary the rpm's between 3k and 5k regularly.

                          After 800 kms you can rev to 6k rpm (~80kmph). Vary the RPM's and occassionally go upto 8k or 9k.
                          ATGATT - Because hospital ceilings are boring !!!

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                          • #3553
                            Originally posted by A-mod View Post
                            Hey...keep it within 4K RPM (@6th gear~60 kmph) for the first 800 kms...the next 800 kms under 6K RPM (@6th gear~85 kmph)...then its free to rip apart...small piece of advice...try to use the entire (permissible) range of speeds during the run in...since you stay in Mbai, the run-in in the city traffic will keep u limited on the lower gears/RPMs/speeds...hit the highway (pref NH4) and enjoy the ride...ride safe...hope you have the basic riding gear...& congrats...
                            Originally posted by n_aditya View Post
                            +1 to that. ensure that you dont run the bike constantly at one RPM speed... (dont run constantly at 4k rpm). vary the rpm's between 3k and 5k regularly.

                            After 800 kms you can rev to 6k rpm (~80kmph). Vary the RPM's and occassionally go upto 8k or 9k.
                            Thanx Guys.. will keep this in mind.
                            If you are not afraid, you have probably chosen too easy a mountain to climb!!

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                            • #3554
                              Originally posted by n_aditya View Post
                              Any difference in brightness, illumination, beam spread, throw, etc.?
                              Absolutely no difference.

                              Originally posted by maraque View Post
                              A Bosch H7 55W bulb comes for Rs. 150 only. There is also a 80W version of the same. Don't have the price for that, though.
                              The fitting for bosch H7 is different. Have you checked single filament lamps?

                              Originally posted by TenHut View Post
                              when the F did u change your bulb ?
                              Around 7k km when low beam light was dead.
                              Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level and then beat you with experience.

                              Check out my Ladakh travelogue - Ladakh Ride 2010

                              If you are getting bored with nothing to do in office check out my Rajasthan travelogue - Rajasthan Ride 2012

                              Bank loans for used superbikes is possible - Bank loans for used superbikes

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                              • #3555
                                Originally posted by n_aditya View Post
                                600 bucks for a single bulb is pretty steep. It should cost much lesser if you can source it locally.

                                Check with the service center on the make of the bulb and other specs and try sourcing it at local shops. Be cautious of fakes that are sold at these shops though.

                                I used to have Philips Rallye 130/100w bulbs in my esteem but it used to give up in around 6-8 months. Couldnt find a genuine one so went back to OEM bulbs.

                                If you are not sure if the bulbs are genuine, dont take a risk and void the warranty. It can prove costlier if some electrical damage occurs due to some malfunction.
                                Originally posted by trustvishwas View Post
                                The bulb from palio is a straight fit in 250R. Costs 250 bucks. I used it. Absolutely no difference.
                                Originally posted by maraque View Post
                                A Bosch H7 55W bulb comes for Rs. 150 only. There is also a 80W version of the same. Don't have the price for that, though.
                                Thanks all for advices

                                @aditya: i think 600 includes labour charges
                                @viswas and Maraque:first i think i will try to find bosch and if i cant find it i will settle down to palio

                                @viswas: did you opened it by urself and fixed it? coz i am thinking of opening it myself!

                                Thanks all again
                                Now Riding
                                Harley Davidson 48
                                Kawasaki Ninja 250r (sold)

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