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**n_aditya** · 01-17-2011, 03:18 PM

Originally posted by Praful View Post

What space age battery is the Ninja using? Even my car's battery doesn't cost as much!

LOL, i knew this was coming.

Well, the battery is some Japanese make but since it is imported along with the other parts the cost is high owing to duties.

Heck, even one tire (IRC) costs around 9k IIRC (if changed at the bajaj service center) where as Pirelli Sport Demons cost less than half this price in Blore (for one tire).

**aargee** · 01-17-2011, 03:25 PM

Originally posted by n_aditya View Post

LOL, i knew this was coming.

Well, the battery is some Japanese make but since it is imported along with the other parts the cost is high owing to duties.

Sorry to interrupt Adi, but doesn't the import on parts attract only 30% tax?

Also check this out -> Kawasaki Ninja 250 Battery - Compare Prices, Reviews and Buy at NexTag - Price - Review

**Praful** · 01-17-2011, 03:27 PM

Originally posted by n_aditya View Post

LOL, i knew this was coming.

Well, the battery is some Japanese make but since it is imported along with the other parts the cost is high owing to duties.

Heck, even one tire (IRC) costs around 9k IIRC (if changed at the bajaj service center) where as Pirelli Sport Demons cost less than half this price in Blore (for one tire).

Heard about the shocking tyre prices some time back. But 10K for the battery is absolutely ridiculous!

An Amaron or the likes would cost about 30-40% of that and will work just as well.

**vkuchhal** · 01-17-2011, 04:15 PM

Originally posted by nitro66 View Post

After so many ups and downs yes no. Finally got the delivery off Ninja today.
Its is a complete head turner

. Well need some workout coz my wrist is now paining like hell

.

congrats... Welcome to the club buddy..

Ride safe.. and remember to wear gear all the time..

**harikeshpk** · 01-17-2011, 04:16 PM

Originally posted by rainy'or'rainey View Post

I went to Bajaj..they checked the voltage/other stuff - said that it looks like a bad battery and they'll have to do a report based on a 24 hr charging or something and then initiate the process (send report-get an approval from someone higher up - source battery - get it to mumbai) for change under warranty (which would then take another week or so).

However, I need to transport my bike to Chennai this weekend and I can't wait a week for their process to complete (which would take atleast 2 weeks going by my experience with them). Hence the query on whether i should change it asap.

for the warrenty on batteries the manual says kawasaki is not responsible and replacement has to come from the respective supplier.

mean while try bachoo motors mumbai for a suitable replacement.

**vkuchhal** · 01-17-2011, 04:20 PM

Originally posted by Sarvajit View Post

Yes, most of the bikes now come with the stalk as a replacement unit.
So how much do these parts cost? I'm interested in knowing about the RVM, indicator, etc.

The RVM costs around 2250+250 labour charge and indicator comes for 1348+150 labour charge..

**rainy'or'rainey** · 01-17-2011, 04:24 PM

Originally posted by harikeshpk View Post

for the warrenty on batteries the manual says kawasaki is not responsible and replacement has to come from the respective supplier.

mean while try bachoo motors mumbai for a suitable replacement.

thks..just called them up..they quote 6.5k for the battery YTX9-BS which is what the battery inside my bike read.

**Sarvajit** · 01-17-2011, 04:25 PM

Originally posted by vkuchhal View Post

The RVM costs around 2250+250 labour charge and indicator comes for 1348+150 labour charge..

Damn! I can only see the part after '+' !

Anything beyond that is

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**vkuchhal** · 01-17-2011, 04:26 PM

Originally posted by rainy'or'rainey View Post

Hi Guys,

I think my battery's going. If I try to get the bike started after 2-3 days, it makes the typical "krrrr.." sound and then nothing happens. I have to try the starter button a few times to get it started.

Should I get it changed ? (I guess the battery is YTX9-BS).

Thks

How much kms have you done.. or how old is your bike..
Just wanted to know.. how long will my bikes battery will last..

**bprags** · 01-17-2011, 04:36 PM

Originally posted by vkuchhal View Post

The RVM costs around 2250+250 labour charge and indicator comes for 1348+150 labour charge..

Whoa

Indicator replacement 1500 bucks, some one pinch me. My i20's tail light costs lesser than this.

**vkuchhal** · 01-17-2011, 04:49 PM

Originally posted by bprags View Post

Whoa

Indicator replacement 1500 bucks, some one pinch me. My i20's tail light costs lesser than this.

If you would have compared it with the BMW,Audi or Merc.. it would have been more suitable..

**bluevolt** · 01-17-2011, 05:36 PM

IMHO, the spare and service cost for the Ninja is an absolute rip-off.

**jacob** · 01-17-2011, 05:48 PM

Originally posted by bluevolt View Post

IMHO, the spare and service cost for the Ninja is an absolute rip-off.

+100 on that

**Ivin** · 01-17-2011, 05:54 PM

Originally posted by bprags View Post

Whoa

Indicator replacement 1500 bucks, some one pinch me. My i20's tail light costs lesser than this.

Man,,, Ninja is Ninja... not i20... The best 250cc bike in the whole world... and i20??? Not saaa good....

**killer_instinct** · 01-17-2011, 06:38 PM

Originally posted by bluevolt View Post

IMHO, the spare and service cost for the Ninja is an absolute rip-off.

I just hope the CBR 250R does create a dent on the Ninja sales so that Bajaj rethink their Spares Strategy.

Its much easier to buy a Ninja than maintaining it. Wonder wats gonna happen once our warranties are gone and Insurance is on a depreciated rate.

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