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  • Originally posted by SlowSpeed View Post
    bro can u post pic of your tyre
    P.s a lil off topic but i have few question since i have paid full amount of the bike (they said i would get my bike today but wen i went there they said there are slight delay and delivery will be done on 2nd of next month )i have few extra cash in hand(15k). since i dont want to waste my money on useless thing i am asking your advice. here are some option

    1)Pirelli Tyre front and back (Rs-5700)
    2)Alpinestars SP-X Gloves (Rs-4300)( i have Alpinestars T-GP Plus Air Jacket and i didnt bought the gloves cause i thought i normally dont wear gloves... but my friends recommend to do so..)
    3)Kraftewerk Shorty Levers: Gold (Rs-4000 or should i go for Pazzo Levers which cost Rs 1066?)
    4)TBR air filters ( Rs-4500)
    5)Zerogravity Wind screen (Rs -5000)
    6)Haris Grips Green color (Rs -1500)
    guys any idea?....
    Respect riding? then respect rules!!! be safe...

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    • Originally posted by SlowSpeed View Post
      guys any idea?....
      here are some pics of my little kwacker, in the second pic, the tyre is clearly visible, notice the high sidewall and profile, could this be the sap?




      Some other trick bits put on this bike are-
      The bubble screen
      Crash bobs (very useful trust me)
      Tank pad (i use a tank bag on my bike, saves it some scratches)
      Trick oil cap etc
      Pirelli Sport demons up front

      I gun the throttle, the motorbike wails, the forks heave up, the revs climb, my view blurs, air gushes in my lid, muscles tighten, street lights streak. Just another day at work...


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      • Originally posted by SlowSpeed View Post
        bro can u post pic of your tyre
        P.s a lil off topic but i have few question since i have paid full amount of the bike (they said i would get my bike today but wen i went there they said there are slight delay and delivery will be done on 2nd of next month )i have few extra cash in hand(15k). since i dont want to waste my money on useless thing i am asking your advice. here are some option

        1)Pirelli Tyre front and back (Rs-5700)
        2)Alpinestars SP-X Gloves (Rs-4300)( i have Alpinestars T-GP Plus Air Jacket and i didnt bought the gloves cause i thought i normally dont wear gloves... but my friends recommend to do so..)
        3)Kraftewerk Shorty Levers: Gold (Rs-4000 or should i go for Pazzo Levers which cost Rs 1066?)
        4)TBR air filters ( Rs-4500)
        5)Zerogravity Wind screen (Rs -5000)
        6)Haris Grips Green color (Rs -1500)

        If I read that correctly, you are getting a new baby Ninja. Correct? Then why changing the tyre now? Try the factory fitted ones for some time and then switch to PSD/Michelin/Dunlop or some reputed manufacturer.

        Fromt he above, I would suggest you go for the gloves and rest can be dropped for now. Its a naughty baby(N250R) so better to invest in riding gear like gloves, jacket, knee/elbow protector, helmet. If you already have the mentioned riding gear then a tank pad(to avoid scratches) and crash bobs/guard and a security lock should be a better investment of the extra 15 grands.

        SOrry for OT : OMG OMG OMG OMG... My first post in my dream god bike thread. I am so so so so happy I contributed a drop to the ocean of knowledge here.
        Regards,
        Akash Yadav

        The world ain't all sunshine and rainbows. It is a very mean and nasty place. It will beat you to your knees and keep you there permanently if you let it.

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        • Originally posted by Wheeli Junkie View Post
          here are some pics of my little kwacker, in the second pic, the tyre is clearly visible, notice the high sidewall and profile, could this be the sap?




          Some other trick bits put on this bike are-
          The bubble screen
          Crash bobs (very useful trust me)
          Tank pad (i use a tank bag on my bike, saves it some scratches)
          Trick oil cap etc
          Pirelli Sport demons up front
          I have tank pad and frame sliders ......but that bubble screen looks cool .... will go for than one

          Originally posted by Akash.Yadav View Post
          If I read that correctly, you are getting a new baby Ninja. Correct? Then why changing the tyre now? Try the factory fitted ones for some time and then switch to PSD/Michelin/Dunlop or some reputed manufacturer.

          Fromt he above, I would suggest you go for the gloves and rest can be dropped for now. Its a naughty baby(N250R) so better to invest in riding gear like gloves, jacket, knee/elbow protector, helmet. If you already have the mentioned riding gear then a tank pad(to avoid scratches) and crash bobs/guard and a security lock should be a better investment of the extra 15 grands.

          SOrry for OT : OMG OMG OMG OMG... My first post in my dream god bike thread. I am so so so so happy I contributed a drop to the ocean of knowledge here.
          heheh I have all riding gear expect gloves ...... and its hard to get good security lock here ...... will try to get it for ebay ... and thanks for your info
          Respect riding? then respect rules!!! be safe...

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          • Originally posted by Wheeli Junkie View Post
            here are some pics of my little kwacker, in the second pic, the tyre is clearly visible, notice the high sidewall and profile, could this be the sap?
            Some other trick bits put on this bike are-
            The bubble screen
            Crash bobs (very useful trust me)
            Tank pad (i use a tank bag on my bike, saves it some scratches)
            Trick oil cap etc
            Pirelli Sport demons up front
            Awesome pics , Love it !

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            • Originally posted by Malpotra View Post
              That's a cleam radiator.... Is it just by a regular water and tooth brush cleaning.... ? Cant make much of a difference between a new and old, except the few bent fins....
              No tooth brush. Just regular water from hose.

              Originally posted by Malpotra View Post
              Called up the Service engineer after reading your comment, my grips are getting replaced under warranty. Dint knew that even rubber is covered under warranty, i had given my feedback to Kawasaki Japan and Kawasaki Thailand about the grips getting bulged out / swollen / loose, while i was test riding the bike for them in Bombay... i hope they've taken back the feedback to their R&D.
              Anything related to manufacturing defect is covered under warranty. Since there is no way you can get your grips to bulge / lose their hold etc., they are covered.
              Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level and then beat you with experience.

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              • Guys can i use yamalube mineral oil 20w40 for my bike ? There's only two mineral oil available here one is yamalube and another honda mineral oil plz advice me
                The Power of Kawasaki Ninja 250r is with me

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                • Originally posted by Bipr15 View Post
                  Guys can i use yamalube mineral oil 20w40 for my bike ? There's only two mineral oil available here one is yamalube and another honda mineral oil plz advice me
                  You can use any oil as long as it is as per recommended grade.
                  Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level and then beat you with experience.

                  Check out my Ladakh travelogue - Ladakh Ride 2010

                  If you are getting bored with nothing to do in office check out my Rajasthan travelogue - Rajasthan Ride 2012

                  Bank loans for used superbikes is possible - Bank loans for used superbikes

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                  • Is 20w40 oil is recommended for ninja ? I've no idea abt which grade is recommended for ninja plz share with me abt oil grade thanks
                    The Power of Kawasaki Ninja 250r is with me

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                    • Originally posted by trustvishwas View Post
                      I recently rode on my ninja from Pune to various places in Rajasthan.

                      Both NH3 and NH8 are awesome.

                      1. You need not go upto Indore on NH3. You take a turn from Mhow. . . go towards Nagda and continue on this road. Road is super smooth with absolutely nil traffic Dhule onwards. One patch of around 25 km is bad near Neemuch.

                      I have travelled on this road till Ajmer and road is fantastic. You can do whatever speeds you want to without any issue.

                      You can aim for Ratlam / Chittorgarh for your first night halt. We did Pune - Ratlam in around 12 hours with ample breaks.

                      2. You can take NH8 as well. Smooth road but with more traffic.

                      Instead of travelling till Ahmedabad, you should take a right turn at Baroda, go via State Highway to Godhra - Modasa and join highway to Udaipur. I have also travelled on this road. Even the state highway is 4 lane with divider. Google map link for this road - Mumbai, Maharashtra to Udaipur, Rajasthan - Google Maps

                      You can aim for Rishabhdev / Udaipur for first night halt. Rishabhdev is cheaper and has a hotel bang on the highway. We did Udaipur - Ghodbandar (Thane) in around 12 hours with a lunch break of 1.5 hours and other small breaks.



                      Me and my fellow ninja rider did not need absolutely any spare parts during the ride. Also please keep in mind that there is only 1 PBK in Rajasthan (Jaipur) and no PBK in MP.

                      I suffered from a bent alloy while on tour and had no option but to keep riding for 2000+ km on bent alloy as it was not available anywhere in Rajasthan.

                      Try to get phone numbers of Bajaj service engineers looking after those regions.
                      what did you do about your bent alloy, trustvishwas? I heard that a replacement would be upwards of 30k

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                      • Originally posted by manojinexplicable View Post
                        what did you do about your bent alloy, trustvishwas? I heard that a replacement would be upwards of 30k
                        30k for set or one pic?
                        Respect riding? then respect rules!!! be safe...

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                        • Originally posted by manojinexplicable View Post
                          what did you do about your bent alloy, trustvishwas? I heard that a replacement would be upwards of 30k
                          Replacement is 23k+taxes. It works out to 26k approx. I thought about claiming insurance but my bike is nearly 3 years old. Even if the insurance company had sanctioned 80% amount, I would had to fork out upwards of 5k.

                          We have a facility of heat treating bent alloys in Pune. Got the alloy repaired at 1200 bucks.

                          Originally posted by SlowSpeed View Post
                          30k for set or one pic?
                          26k is only for rear wheel and not for set. Welcome to the COBTEP (Club of Owners Brought to Tears by Expensive Parts).

                          Originally posted by Bipr15 View Post
                          Is 20w40 oil is recommended for ninja ? I've no idea abt which grade is recommended for ninja plz share with me abt oil grade thanks
                          Pl check in owners manual. It mentions 10w40.
                          Last edited by trustvishwas; 06-27-2012, 12:34 PM.
                          Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level and then beat you with experience.

                          Check out my Ladakh travelogue - Ladakh Ride 2010

                          If you are getting bored with nothing to do in office check out my Rajasthan travelogue - Rajasthan Ride 2012

                          Bank loans for used superbikes is possible - Bank loans for used superbikes

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                          • Actually i don't have owner's manual that's why seeking help here
                            The Power of Kawasaki Ninja 250r is with me

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                            • Originally posted by yash3 View Post
                              Awesome pics , Love it !
                              Thanks bro!

                              I gun the throttle, the motorbike wails, the forks heave up, the revs climb, my view blurs, air gushes in my lid, muscles tighten, street lights streak. Just another day at work...


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                              • Originally posted by Bipr15 View Post
                                Guys can i use yamalube mineral oil 20w40 for my bike ? There's only two mineral oil available here one is yamalube and another honda mineral oil plz advice me
                                Originally posted by Bipr15 View Post
                                Is 20w40 oil is recommended for ninja ? I've no idea abt which grade is recommended for ninja plz share with me abt oil grade thanks
                                Originally posted by trustvishwas View Post
                                Pl check in owners manual. It mentions 10w40.
                                As per the owners manual the recommended grade is 20W50. Go ahead with Motul as it's tried and tested on the ninja extensively by us owners.

                                Originally posted by trustvishwas View Post
                                Replacement is 23k+taxes. It works out to 26k approx. I thought about claiming insurance but my bike is nearly 3 years old. Even if the insurance company had sanctioned 80% amount, I would had to fork out upwards of 5k. We have a facility of heat treating bent alloys in Pune. Got the alloy repaired at 1200 bucks.
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                                Originally posted by Bipr15 View Post
                                Actually i don't have owner's manual that's why seeking help here
                                google and download the e-version of the owners manual. It's very helpful and advisable to read this carefully before riding the bike extensively.
                                ATGATT - Because hospital ceilings are boring !!!

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