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**malliah** · 02-05-2011, 12:35 AM

Originally posted by whizzkid_ram View Post

@ Bluevolt

My ride would be due for 1st service after 100 kms. What's the oil should be used? Pbk guys suggested me to go for their Bajaj oil stuff. I need exact specs of the oil so that I can buy it from after market & hand it over to em.

Bluevolt has Motul 300v Factoryline fully synth 15w-50 in his bike and thats the same one i have in mine. MRP is 895 per litre. You will need 1.6 ltrs and hence buy 2 litre cans.

Superzoil additive is not available in India and Bluevolt got them from Japan. Costs about 14k per litre but you need only about 200 ml for the Ninja.

**bluevolt** · 02-05-2011, 12:51 AM

Personally, I don't think the Bajaj oil does any harm to the bike, but if you want to put a different oil, you can try Castrol Activ Xtra 20W-50 (not 20W-40).

**sreehari_r1** · 02-05-2011, 02:29 AM

Originally posted by vkuchhal View Post

Clogging of the K&N filter quiker than the stock... doesn't that mean that it is cleaning the air much better way and dust particles of sub-zero size are also getting removed, which the normal filter is not able to do it?

Please speard some light on this.

I am sorry. Not in a position to comment on that, as it is not tested and proved. I might have driven the bike in more dusty conditions

Originally posted by bluevolt View Post

Why go for K&N and waste money - there is no gain whatsoever in sound or performance.

Absolutely, I bought the filter before getting any reviews from our users. Waste of money. You can save money that you have to spend for K&N cleaning kit as well

Originally posted by malliah View Post

Superzoil additive is not available in India and Bluevolt got them from Japan. Costs about 14k per litre but you need only about 200 ml for the Ninja.

14K!!

**sreehari_r1** · 02-05-2011, 02:52 AM

Any one from Bangalore planning for a Sunday morning ride ????

**whizzkid_ram** · 02-05-2011, 08:36 AM

Originally posted by malliah View Post

Bluevolt has Motul 300v Factoryline fully synth 15w-50 in his bike and thats the same one i have in mine. MRP is 895 per litre. You will need 1.6 ltrs and hence buy 2 litre cans.

Originally posted by bluevolt View Post

Personally, I don't think the Bajaj oil does any harm to the bike, but if you want to put a different oil, you can try Castrol Activ Xtra 20W-50 (not 20W-40).

Okey, When is the next oil change after it is used? Is it on usual service interval kms on the ODO or we must change it before 4000 kms mark?

**bluevolt** · 02-05-2011, 09:17 AM

Originally posted by vkuchhal View Post

Clogging of the K&N filter quiker than the stock... doesn't that mean that it is cleaning the air much better way and dust particles of sub-zero size are also getting removed, which the normal filter is not able to do it?

Please shed some light on this.

The reason how dust particles stick to the air filter is the oil which is applied to the filter element. The K&N filter has a better, uniform layer of oil on its surface, hence the dust sticks easily. The Oil applied on the foam element starts dripping down due to gravity so if you notice, the stock filter gets dirty only on the lower half of the filter. Sometimes the oil drips out of the filter cover too.

Originally posted by sreehari_r1 View Post

Any one from Bangalore planning for a Sunday morning ride ????

I am going to Hyderabad and then back - day trip of 1200+ kms... let me know if you're interested. I am going to start in the morning, reach by noon, have lunch with an old friend and then return to Bangalore by 8pm types.

Originally posted by whizzkid_ram View Post

Okey, When is the next oil change after it is used? Is it on usual service interval kms on the ODO or we must change it before 4000 kms mark?

Though the service manual states otherwise, it is necessary in India to change your oil every service. Not because it loses viscosity, but because its gets very dirty due to dust and other microscopic elements which are part of our riding environment. Not all dust is trapped in the air filter, some get in.

**Hyperion** · 02-05-2011, 09:23 AM

Something is up with my bike. One by one all my lighting system seems to be collapsing. First the low beam went out, then the rear lights (brake lights still work) and now the tacho does not glow. Any idea what could be the issue? Is it a co-incidence?

Also, the Ninja OEM bulbs cost Rs.900, I have heard Phillips Xtremepower H7 is a better choice and costs lesser. Any opinions?

And Happy Birthday Aditya.

**trustvishwas** · 02-05-2011, 11:03 AM

Originally posted by Hyperion View Post

Also, the Ninja OEM bulbs cost Rs.900, I have heard Phillips Xtremepower H7 is a better choice and costs lesser. Any opinions?

And Happy Birthday Aditya.

I have fitted fiat palio bulb. Costs around 200 and is exactly same wattage etc.

**bprags** · 02-05-2011, 11:20 AM

Yestarday saw a Black Ninja at around 6:30 PM near Golf Course Road going towards Mekhri circle, beautiful, the way it flew past everything in the traffic, a RE 350 guy was blasting his bike with his modded noisy silencer, he was shocked

by the way the Ninja flew past him silently without making any fuss. Was it any of our XBHPIANS?

**Yasser** · 02-05-2011, 01:19 PM

Originally posted by whizzkid_ram View Post

Okey, When is the next oil change after it is used? Is it on usual service interval kms on the ODO or we must change it before 4000 kms mark?

I was told the ''Motul' Fully Synth is good for 6000 kms and thus the logic that although it is expensive to buy, it actually works out cheaper.

Having a problem with my battery too..when the upper beam is on (i.e both lights running) the horn sounds so weak..I actually feel ashamed to use it. Did any of you have this problem? Do you guys think I can get a replacement for the battery? its less than a year old.

**Yasser** · 02-05-2011, 02:18 PM

Originally posted by bprags View Post

Yestarday saw a Black Ninja at around 6:30 PM near Golf Course Road going towards Mekhri circle, beautiful, the way it flew past everything in the traffic, a RE 350 guy was blasting his bike with his modded noisy silencer, he was shocked

by the way the Ninja flew past him silently without making any fuss. Was it any of our XBHPIANS?

+5 to whoever that was...its very important not to get intimidated by these 'me too' types. Its best to let them win or simply whiz past them without much ado.

Bluevolt- Left a pvt msg for you..hope you got it.

**sreehari_r1** · 02-05-2011, 02:51 PM

Originally posted by bluevolt View Post

I am going to Hyderabad and then back - day trip of 1200+ kms... let me know if you're interested. I am going to start in the morning, reach by noon, have lunch with an old friend and then return to Bangalore by 8pm types.

1200KMs!! You are a flying machine. I don't have sufficient gears for that trip..
We will go another day.. Happy journey...

**The Celebrity** · 02-05-2011, 03:08 PM

Originally posted by bluevolt View Post

I am going to Hyderabad and then back - day trip of 1200+ kms... let me know if you're interested. I am going to start in the morning, reach by noon, have lunch with an old friend and then return to Bangalore by 8pm types.

I really wish you were in Kerala.... ride safe, enjoy the trip... don't forget to post the photos...

**bluevolt** · 02-05-2011, 03:08 PM

Originally posted by Hyperion View Post

Something is up with my bike. One by one all my lighting system seems to be collapsing. First the low beam went out, then the rear lights (brake lights still work) and now the tacho does not glow. Any idea what could be the issue? Is it a co-incidence?

Also, the Ninja OEM bulbs cost Rs.900, I have heard Phillips Xtremepower H7 is a better choice and costs lesser. Any opinions?

And Happy Birthday Aditya.

I just got myself a pair of Osram (Mega white) 4300 k 12v 55W. Though right now only my low beam is kaput, I will switch both high and low to the new bulbs. Will post an update soon after I install them today.

I also have a spare Philips H7 12v 80W lying around. Asim has been using that bulb without any issues.

Originally posted by Yasser View Post

+5 to whoever that was...its very important not to get intimidated by these 'me too' types. Its best to let them win or simply whiz past them without much ado.

Bluevolt- Left a pvt msg for you..hope you got it.

Thanks Yasser! I will go for the "it is better to beg for forgiveness than ask for permission' option

Originally posted by sreehari_r1 View Post

1200KMs!! You are a flying machine. I don't have sufficient gears for that trip..
We will go another day.. Happy journey...

I have Coimbatore and Goa lined up for February. Maybe then?

Originally posted by The Celebrity View Post

I really wish you were in Kerala.... ride safe, enjoy the trip... don't forget to post the photos...

Ha ha... thanks! I will make a trip to Kerala soon. I had plans earlier this month but had to drop out due to work ;(

**aargee** · 02-05-2011, 03:34 PM

Originally posted by bluevolt View Post

I just got myself a pair of Osram (Mega white) 4300 k 12v 55W. Though right now only my low beam is kaput, I will switch both high and low to the new bulbs. Will post an update soon after I install them today.

How different is this from Philips Extreme H4 60/55 watts? From what I've heard & read, Philips Extreme provides 80% more bright light & covers 25m more. Is this Osram 4300K better than Philips?

PS - Reason for asking is to plonk on my Rx that already has a standard Philips H4

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