You're welcome, and I'm happy that it turned out to be a minor issue!

after landing at trivandrum i am caught up in my office like mad. that includes saturdays. as i expect to be at trivandrum now we will meet. my office commitments had infact put a temporary pause to my weekends. hopefully i expect things will be streamlined soon.(one reason not posting in Trivandrum G2G till date)

keep me posted on saturdays G2G time location by PM or i will see the Triv G2G thread.

I SALUTE you and your knowledge BlueVolt

hello every1
any1 having heating problem???
The radiator fan was constantly on nd d temp needle was all 3/4 way up hot

l8r i noticed sum dirt on radiator so washed it out .

could it b coz of d dirt or sumthing else???

thnx in advance

^^^ Don't worry, it is very normal for the temperature needle to stay at 3/4 level and for the fan to be constantly on during bumper to bumper traffic (not always but mostly). About the dirt, it does make a difference when the radiator is kept clean so i'd suggest you to clean it when its covered in mud! (firstly before cleaning make sure the bike has cooled down fully and wet the radiator so that it becomes easier to clean it with a small brush afterwards [delicate vertical strokes])

i had a real look on the insides of my bike only during the second service. the most important thing that struck me was that the wiring and cabling ( including the stick coil) etc would be highly vulnerable to power water wash like service stations. may be one should be extra cautious in washing the ninja from service centers. it is better to leave some dirt rather than getting caught on the wrong foot at the wrong time.

Hi Guys,

A friend of mine is picking up a used ninja (and from a different state). i would be accompanying him to check the condition of the bike. The bike has around 6K on the ODO.
Since the bike is in a different state, we cannot take any trusted mechanic to the place and need to check it out ourself.
can you guys help me on the things that i need to check, before picking it up. like how to identify stuff that could be tampered?

Since the bike has not run much you shouldn't be overly worried about the condition of the engine/suspension etc.

Pay attention to the plastics, such as fairings, tail pieces, front cowl, etc. If the bike has had a fall it would have scratches at the very least (a touchup would be visible at close view) and probably some misalignment too.

Also look at the wheels and see if there is any damage. Pay attention to the tires for uneven wear and tear. Chicken strips are ok but uneven wear and tear is not which could signify some stunting, burnouts, improper braking (lockup of wheels leading to patchy tires), etc.

Inspect the bike closely. Let the bike crank and listen to the engine note at idle. Keep an eye on the temp gauge and warning lights. Unnecessary heating could point to a badly maintained bike and/or excessive wear and tear / improper maintenance on the cooling system.

Revv at idle to identify vibrations and zero in on the area where the bike is giving out these vibrations and try and identify if its a minor issue (rattling of plastics due to loose bolts or a misaligned piece due to a fall, etc.).

Take a short ride and dont revv hard. Ride sedately and listen to the sounds. You should be able to spot any issues here. Take another ride and revv slightly harder to check if the bike behaves normally (to iron out fuel / power delivery issues). Check suspension/swingarm alignment by riding zig zag in a controlled manner. Check all electricals and battery.

Ask for detailed service history. Check brake pad thickness. For 6k kms it should still be on its first set and due for replacement soon. Tires would last around 13k kms or more so they should be in good condition.

Hope this helps.

Why don't you just check the bike's history at the local PBK?

The bike must be about a year old-tops and since only the PBK's do service, just take it there - or am I missing something?

The engines are pretty bullet proof.. So unless the owner has done something extremely bad with his bike.

Check the front radiator fins. should be all straight ( high pressure water can bend/damage them ).

Thanks for the detailed tips guys. would help a lot.
my only worry is it should be an accident free bike. how do i verify for it?

@Sunnyside_up: checking with the local PBK is an option but not completely trust-worthy. since the guy is a local there, he can very much handle the PBK guys to give the report in his favour. I am not saying he will do that, but its an option.

ninja hunter

hey folks.....im strikepackage im looking for a used N250R,green...gud condition.the price ....well if i like the bike, then the asked price will be given and dont worry abt IDVs as a buyer i will asker for lesser nyways want a fair deal for the seller as well so lets c.....im from chennai.would be gr8 if the bike is from chennai it self.and folks rest assured ur ninja will be taken care off........
regards
strikepackage.

Need some help please..........

Recently I've been experiencing a lot of pulsing with the front brake when applied at slow speeds, lets say slow moving traffic. I've done around 4800kms, feel the engine oil needs to be changed as she does not feel the same, has a bit of vibes and also need to clean the Air Filters.

I guess I can get the engine oil changed and the air filter cleaned at a local mechanic's garage right, or should go to PBK? I also needs some insights on why is do I feel the pulsing effect when I brake at slow speeds?

Cheers,
Krish

Thank you Kiran! But I learned from experience - 25,000 kms on your bike gives the owner a lot of that!


How much of the front brake pads you've got left?

Check your PM.