Patel, a PBK Show room is just opposite Vashi Station. Ph 0226674111.
The service centre in ghatkopar is the best if you need to service her though.

Guy, a few pics of the Ninja at Leh

Why not a seperate Tourer thread for this Trip ??

Ninja @ Leh ??

@ Isodope, Oriental Insurance is offering the same at Rs 4300 for a one year old vehicle with Zero depriciation and complete coverage. I got it done for my Bike last month.

@ Mithungo which boots did you use for the trip....? Are they waterproof...?
Did the saddle bags had any issues after mounting....? Which brand is it...?

Which route did you take buddy...? Did you carry extra fuel with you....?

Loose Handle grips

My bikes handle grips have become loose.... The throttle grip was fixed by me few months back but again it has started slipping... and the rubber seems to have swollen..... Stock ones cost Rs 850 per piece... After market ones are available with PRS @ Rs 1200....
Has anyone faced it with their bikes...?
Are aftermarket grips better than stock grips...?

Shall certainly try mate.

I used Orazo Picus Sunil. Was much better than expected. Water did seep in during a crossing - but that was only a tiny bit. The grip was good and had decent protection against cold as well.

Regarding the saddle bags - used Dirtsack Speedbag (2750 Rs). They are not waterproof - you will have to tie a polythene strip around it. Mine was uncovered all the way, and the bag did let in a bit of water inside. Nothing too much though - it is water resistant somewhat.

There were no mounting issues as such - though the bag buffs the paint of your rear panels. I had the bag laid over a towel from the second day to prevent further scratches. It clears the exhaust with an inch or two to spare - so make sure you tie it correctly.

I had planned the Mum-Ahmedabad-Udaipur-Delhi-Jammu-Srinagar-Kargil-Leh-Ktop-Leh-Pangong-Leh-Pang-Keylong-Manali-Delhi-Indore-Nasik-Mumbai route.

I had two 5Lt cans with me. But did not find any use to it till Leh. You will have to worry only on the Leh-Pang-Keylong route - if you choose to take it. I had to cancel that leg of my journey due to land slides.

Mithun

So you came back via Manali....?

Nopes. I couldn't since the roads were blocked. So couriered the bike back and took a flight in.

Thanx man!! needed to know about service center only..as i am shifting my base from pune to navi mumbai..so wanted to know about the service center for any future problems..thanx again!!

I am also facing the problem but on the left hand side grip. It became loose some months ago and I asked to change it on the service but they didn't because of no stock. Now I have no problem for using loose grip because of long time use.

I wonder why the difference. Will it be possible for you to send me clear enough scans/images of your documentation so that I can try and find out why so much of a difference?

Nearly everyone from Pune has faced this issue. I myself raised this issue when my bike was 23 months old. Got the grips replaced under warranty. If your bikes are still in warranty, complain to the Bajaj service engineer or on their website.

Can any one confirm that CBR 250 tire hugger can be fitted to Ninja?, first i thought to buy one form Ebay but it cost Rs 10680 + 25% duty. but when i searched it on Google i saw in one forum where he suggest people to use CBR 250R (ABS) versions tire hugger which cost Rs 1800 and looks like carbon fiber (same pattern, but is pure plastic fiber ) and he said not to go which Normal CBRs plastic hugger because it dosent last long. can any one confirm me on this? so that i could buy it tomorrow