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**harikeshpk** · 09-08-2011, 12:45 PM

Originally posted by navi's ninja View Post

Hi, I got my Lime green a coupla months back, For the last 2 weeks, I ride her in the rain, thus my radiator and exterior got mud and I wash her every 3 days, so no damage due to rain at all...

But just today I noticed my chain got rusted, So Please tell me what I need to do here, If I clean my chain with diesel and the chain spray, will that do. Will this rusted chain result in any performance issues. Please help me with this.

Total Kms Spent with her - 2300 , last chain cleaning 1500 kms.

if you ride in the rain / water comes on the chain, there will be rust on the chain in 2 days. instead of 500 kms if water comes on the chain it is better you put SAE 90 oil and lube the chain.instead of chain lube you would be better off with SAE 90 oil. The disadvantage of SAE 90 oil is that you may have to lube more frequently if you are riding highways.

the thumb rule is the chain(with O rings) is to be a wet chain with oil / chain lube always.

**n_aditya** · 09-08-2011, 01:52 PM

Originally posted by harikeshpk View Post

if you ride in the rain / water comes on the chain, there will be rust on the chain in 2 days. instead of 500 kms if water comes on the chain it is better you put SAE 90 oil and lube the chain.instead of chain lube you would be better off with SAE 90 oil. The disadvantage of SAE 90 oil is that you may have to lube more frequently if you are riding highways.

the thumb rule is the chain(with O rings) is to be a wet chain with oil / chain lube always.

The manual suggests SAE 30 oil for lubing the chain. But oil (SAE 30 or 90) will get thrown off the chain onto the wheels due to centrifugal forces at play. Sticky oil or lube designed for such use is best as it stays on the chain longer.

**harikeshpk** · 09-08-2011, 03:16 PM

Originally posted by n_aditya View Post

The manual suggests SAE 30 oil for lubing the chain. But oil (SAE 30 or 90) will get thrown off the chain onto the wheels due to centrifugal forces at play. Sticky oil or lube designed for such use is best as it stays on the chain longer.

please see page 99 and 100 of the manual. they suggest SAE 90 oil. the manual suggests only oil and not any other type of lube. it gives a good description on how to lube the chain. it is better that every owner reads it.

**harikeshpk** · 09-08-2011, 04:50 PM

Originally posted by Sunnyside_up! View Post

As someone who travels frequently on work abroad and also has brought through lots of personal gear, I can tell you that the rules often are thrown to the winds - by and large a lot depends on the whims and fancies of the Customs Officers on duty at that time.

I have been waved through after approaching the red channel with a full two piece leather suit that cost more than 50K and yet have been roasted for a 8K helmet. That to it was used by me while abroad! I have once paid twice the value of 7K priced touring boots as duty and yet another time been waved through with 3 sets of specialty bike shields bought for friends.

My attitude with Indian Customs - since you can't predict how they will behave, its best to keep an open mind - and be prepared to pay the duty if asked to!

what is the update on the ninja 650 you have booked? have you got the delivery ?

**JAKRAP** · 09-08-2011, 08:52 PM

Originally posted by trustvishwas View Post

Just recently completed 20,000 km on my ninja.

An absolutely joy every time I ride it.

Welcome to the "Jubilee Club"

**The Celebrity** · 09-08-2011, 11:24 PM

Originally posted by harikeshpk View Post

what is the update on the ninja 650 you have booked? have you got the delivery ?

He got it delivered along with Praveen (True Wanderer) two days back.

**bikemanic** · 09-09-2011, 02:58 AM

hello everyone, will be picking up the ninja come December as planned, what i wanted to know was are there any problems i should be expecting eg: false speedo errors and anything of that matter ? the thread is actually too big to go through all pages so would appreciate the input.

thanx

**kiran_borra** · 09-09-2011, 03:01 AM

Hey guys!
Did my first long trip on the kwacker last week!
Total kms: 2033
Mileage: 27-30
Riding style: Occasional hard ripping and mostly 8-9k rpm
Places: Hyderabad - Ooty via Mysore & bandipur

Check out our log:

4 Cylinders, 650cc, 75 Bhp bike(s) from Hyderabad to Ooty to Ride in the clouds! - xBhp.com : The Global Indian Biking Community

http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/tourer/19879-4-cylinders-650cc-75-bhp-bike-s-hyderabad-ooty-ride-clouds.html

Motorcycle travelogues by thousands of xBhpians from across the world.

**GuRpReEt SiNgH** · 09-09-2011, 11:11 AM

Originally posted by kiran_borra View Post

Hey guys!
Did my first long trip on the kwacker last week!
Total kms: 2033
Mileage: 27-30
Riding style: Occasional hard ripping and mostly 8-9k rpm
Places: Hyderabad - Ooty via Mysore & bandipur

Check out our log:
http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/tourer/1...de-clouds.html

Kiran Saar, already subscribed to it and enjoying the snaps/ ride through your lens....

**harikeshpk** · 09-09-2011, 12:48 PM

[QUOTE=The Celebrity;699167]He got it delivered along with Praveen (True Wanderer) two days back.

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i did not know praveen went for the 650. both have upgraded. now the dull 650 thread will see some action. may be some good comparison between N 250 and the 650.

**The Celebrity** · 09-09-2011, 01:34 PM

Originally posted by harikeshpk View Post

i did not know praveen went for the 650. both have upgraded. now the dull 650 thread will see some action. may be some good comparison between N 250 and the 650.

Even, I'm looking forward to it... Praveen is keeping the ST7 as well! Living his dream....

**bikemanic** · 09-10-2011, 12:20 AM

Originally posted by bikemanic View Post

hello everyone, will be picking up the ninja come December as planned, what i wanted to know was are there any problems i should be expecting eg: false speedo errors and anything of that matter ? the thread is actually too big to go through all pages so would appreciate the input.

thanx

Looks like no one wants to help a brother

**The Celebrity** · 09-10-2011, 08:43 AM

Originally posted by bikemanic View Post

hello everyone, will be picking up the ninja come December as planned, what i wanted to know was are there any problems i should be expecting eg: false speedo errors and anything of that matter ? the thread is actually too big to go through all pages so would appreciate the input.
thanx

Originally posted by bikemanic View Post

Looks like no one wants to help a brother

You don't have to worry about anything, you are going to own the BEST sport bike in it's class.

Please do take time to go through the thread. It's got more info on ownership of the bike than that can be put in one post. You won't regret going through all the pages.

**hellbreaker46** · 09-10-2011, 08:35 PM

here are a few pics of my Ninja 250R which became mine a week back.

I've completed 155kms on the odo.
Will upload more pics soon

**The Celebrity** · 09-11-2011, 12:34 AM

Originally posted by hellbreaker46 View Post

here are a few pics of my Ninja 250R which became mine a week back.

I've completed 155kms on the odo.
Will upload more pics soon

Nice pics, enjoy your ride! Ride Safe.....

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