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**parry122** · 08-29-2012, 05:01 PM

Originally posted by chicane1879 View Post

And yes Ninja is absolute blast to ride at speeds over 120km/hr but somehow i have a problem with the wind hitting my helmet at over 140km/hr despite being tucked in and resting my chin(helmet) on the tank!! Seems like my XL size SOL is too large, as a result creating resistance!!

1.. Whats your height?
2.. Did you have crosswinds, when you faced this problem
3.. Do you have noticeable vibrations in your Ninja, especially in the windsheild and Fairing?

The above 3 can be reasons...

BTW, i am able to answer this, since i have myself done 160+ with an LS2 helmet, with no wind pressure at all. Only effect the wind had, that i could not hear my engine sound post 130 kmph, and heard only wind gushing.

regards

**pavanmadhini** · 08-29-2012, 05:36 PM

Originally posted by Gahlaut View Post

on the topic of tyres, whats the ideal time to replace your stock? I read somewhere that 9k is the golden limit, however I've done 10k so far and the tyres haven't given me any trouble yet.

My Ninja's got 16k kms on the odo. The tyres are still looking good for another km or two. Going in for a change of tyres in a week though. PSD 140.

**SlowSpeed** · 08-29-2012, 05:57 PM

here is a pic of my ninja with akrapovic

and sry for bad quality video dont have good cam

2012 Kawasaki Ninja 250R with Akrapovic carbon fiber slip-on exhaust - YouTube

**Gahlaut** · 08-30-2012, 12:25 AM

Originally posted by SlowSpeed View Post

here is a pic of my ninja with akrapovic

and sry for bad quality video dont have good cam

2012 Kawasaki Ninja 250R with Akrapovic carbon fiber slip-on exhaust - YouTube

Not a big fan of the akrapovic, but thats a gorgeous tank pad

Where'd you pick it up from?

**Gahlaut** · 08-30-2012, 12:26 AM

Originally posted by pavanmadhini View Post

My Ninja's got 16k kms on the odo. The tyres are still looking good for another km or two. Going in for a change of tyres in a week though. PSD 140.

thanks, i'll be changing mine soon as well. Aren't the recommended ones PSD 130? Anyone here on PSD 140s? Please do share what your experience has been on them.

**SlowSpeed** · 08-30-2012, 09:43 AM

Originally posted by Gahlaut View Post

Not a big fan of the akrapovic, but thats a gorgeous tank pad

Where'd you pick it up from?

raskalgraphic tank pad from PRS

another pic of ma bike

**n_aditya** · 08-30-2012, 11:48 AM

Originally posted by narang_rulz View Post

Can any one suggest good gloves for Ninja 250 upto Rs. 3000.. I stay in Mumbai

You can buy DSG Revive gloves. Excellent pair of gloves. Used them for over 2 years and now they are coming apart so will be going for new ones maybe from Spartan brand. Search for my post on the revive gloves in the riding gear thread.

Originally posted by Gahlaut View Post

Anyone here on PSD 140s? Please do share what your experience has been on them.

I switched to PSD 140 size and using it without any problems since the last 5000+ kms. front tire is the same stock IRC though. No difference between PSD 130 and 140 except the slight increase in width. Oh yeah, with the 140 tire, you'll have to remove the FZ hugger if you went with Bluevolt's DIY since the tire rubs against the hugger even with just the rider on the bike.

**Gahlaut** · 08-30-2012, 07:33 PM

Originally posted by n_aditya View Post

You can buy DSG Revive gloves. Excellent pair of gloves. Used them for over 2 years and now they are coming apart so will be going for new ones maybe from Spartan brand. Search for my post on the revive gloves in the riding gear thread.

I switched to PSD 140 size and using it without any problems since the last 5000+ kms. front tire is the same stock IRC though. No difference between PSD 130 and 140 except the slight increase in width. Oh yeah, with the 140 tire, you'll have to remove the FZ hugger if you went with Bluevolt's DIY since the tire rubs against the hugger even with just the rider on the bike.

thanks Aditya. So you saying you're still on your first front tire, or you replaced it with an IRC only? If replaced, any reason for sticking with IRC? I use both the brakes mostly so think i'll be changing both my tires.

On another note, am relocating to Blore in Oct, would love to catch up.

**UrbanNomad** · 08-31-2012, 12:07 PM

Originally posted by Gahlaut View Post

thanks, i'll be changing mine soon as well. Aren't the recommended ones PSD 130? Anyone here on PSD 140s? Please do share what your experience has been on them.

Been using the PSD 140 for over a year now... excellent grip, no compromise on top speed felt. very happy overall

If you have a fender eliminator, then looks wise also, way better than stock.

**n_aditya** · 08-31-2012, 04:50 PM

Originally posted by Gahlaut View Post

thanks Aditya. So you saying you're still on your first front tire, or you replaced it with an IRC only? If replaced, any reason for sticking with IRC? I use both the brakes mostly so think i'll be changing both my tires.

On another note, am relocating to Blore in Oct, would love to catch up.

Still on the stock IRC at the front.

The IRC on the rear was changed to 140 PSD at 17k kms since the center part of the tire had squared off. It would have lasted another 2k kms but i decided to change it anyway.

The front still has enough tread but i want to change it to PSD. Finding the PSD here in Blore is not easy.

Nice to hear on the relocation bit. Ping me when you get here.

Ride safe.

**vijeth v** · 09-02-2012, 09:23 PM

Hey guys
Just had a query....Does your Ninja redline in 6th....If so..at what speed?

**patel.tarun4328** · 09-03-2012, 12:00 AM

Originally posted by vijeth v View Post

Hey guys
Just had a query....Does your Ninja redline in 6th....If so..at what speed?

I don't remember buddy. I have taken her to 170+ speedo indicated but really at that time i did not have the courage than just to take a quick look at the speedo. So can't tell you at what RPM i achieved that speed.
P.S.:- Have tried it just once.

**Lone_ranger** · 09-03-2012, 05:19 PM

Originally posted by patel.tarun4328 View Post

I don't remember buddy. I have taken her to 170+ speedo indicated but really at that time i did not have the courage than just to take a quick look at the speedo. So can't tell you at what RPM i achieved that speed.
P.S.:- Have tried it just once.

I have touched 167 max on mine. The RPM did not cross 14K at that speed.

Didn't know the bike can cross 170+ .. mine maxes out at 167.

**patel.tarun4328** · 09-03-2012, 08:16 PM

Originally posted by Lone_ranger View Post

I have touched 167 max on mine. The RPM did not cross 14K at that speed.

Didn't know the bike can cross 170+ .. mine maxes out at 167.

I guess maybe the wind and hill were on my side that day.

And I did it in a tunnel on the Pune-Bangalore Highway.

**bluevolt** · 09-03-2012, 08:54 PM

Originally posted by vijeth v View Post

Hey guys
Just had a query....Does your Ninja redline in 6th....If so..at what speed?

You will touch 13,500 - 14000 when at a speedo reading of 176-180.

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