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  • #556
    re: A Green Affair! Starring Kawasaki Ninja 650 Edit: Now Sold!

    Originally posted by dbr650 View Post
    P.S.
    Here is my saga of owning 650
    Genesis of My KN 650

    Can't open the link.
    You Start Your Life with a Full Pot of Luck and an Empty Pot of Experience, the Object is to Fill the Pot of Experience Before you Empty the Pot of Luck.....!!

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    • #557
      re: A Green Affair! Starring Kawasaki Ninja 650 Edit: Now Sold!

      Originally posted by Sachinnair View Post
      Well I would advise not to get a fender. Just get a radiator guard from Red Line Plus and you should be sorted. A few of us had got it but in hard bumps it cracked the fender for some of us. So I have one at my place but never opened the packing at all.
      The fender i got for 2011 is going strong for years and radiator is muck free ever since i put it.

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      • #558
        re: A Green Affair! Starring Kawasaki Ninja 650 Edit: Now Sold!

        Originally posted by Sachinnair View Post
        Recommended oil grade is 10w40 so I would suggest you to pick any other oil if Motul is not available in same grade. Shell perhaps if its available. I dont think changing to 10w50 would have any issues.
        No issues on 10w50. The user manual that comes with bike has a chart that shows recommended grade based on ambient temperature. With that w50 works better. Personally using 10w50 full synth castrol from 1st service...no issues.

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        • #559
          re: A Green Affair! Starring Kawasaki Ninja 650 Edit: Now Sold!

          Originally posted by dnewguy View Post
          Can't open the link.
          Hi dnewguy, thank you for visiting my page..Yeah I too couldn't understand the issue..actually I wrote 2 blogs: My post 1st Ride and Genesis of My KN 650. My profile is showing 1 blog entry... I am rookie in this aspect... but I'll find out the problem and fix it...advice is invited in this regard....thank you once again...




          Ride hard Ride safe...

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          • #560
            re: A Green Affair! Starring Kawasaki Ninja 650 Edit: Now Sold!

            Originally posted by Sachinnair View Post
            [MENTION=83489]dbr650[/MENTION] - I did a 1300 kms ride a couple of weeks back however it was on Karizma because somehow someway a mouse managed to bite and cut some wires of my bike due to which the bike was not starting. It's fixed now and back to normal rides. I will be doing one ride this Sunday so will post some pictures in next week

            Cheers,
            Hi Sachin,

            I am loving your thread and have been following it for some time. I am planning to upgrade to N650 soon too. I am from Mulund and work in Thane. I am in little dilema after reading your thread. You say that the N650 ground clearance is not that good and hence with pillion its scrapes speed breakers. Now few questions that I have.


            IS there a way to increase the GC
            Is N650 going to get ABS soon and should I wait or go for it right now
            Is it safe to say Versys is better buy than the N650 for touring ? (Though the extra 2 lakhs I am in dilema)

            I would love to meet you some day and take feedback from you in person regarding the bike. I think this is the right time to buy the N650 as you get it for 5.7 On the road mumbai which is mouth watering.

            Regards,
            Kailash

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            • #561
              re: A Green Affair! Starring Kawasaki Ninja 650 Edit: Now Sold!

              O.K. Now the point is where can I get 'No-cut Frame Sliders' for my Ninja 650R, (2016 edition)......any best deals through Online....Please enlighten me...

              Thank You...[/QUOTE]

              Check this out..

              Kawasaki Ninj650/ER-6F Pro Sliders

              Owned it for 11K online...aesthetically built and trustworthy brand. You can watch review on revzilla on you tube as well.

              ----consecutive posts auto-merged-----

              Originally posted by kailashnj View Post
              Hi Sachin,

              I am loving your thread and have been following it for some time. I am planning to upgrade to N650 soon too. I am from Mulund and work in Thane. I am in little dilema after reading your thread. You say that the N650 ground clearance is not that good and hence with pillion its scrapes speed breakers. Now few questions that I have.


              Regards,
              Kailash

              IS there a way to increase the GC: I would love to hear this answer for myself as well.
              Is N650 going to get ABS soon and should I wait or go for it right now
              Is it safe to say Versys is better buy than the N650 for touring ? (Though the extra 2 lakhs I am in dilemma): It is tall, Definitely look more suitable on long routes and rough patches..

              On the Ground Clearance through, one has to be careful on speed breaker of insane height. It is good enough for those black and yellow Chinese type. I tried with pillion, more than exhaust touching, I am worried on my front fairing pointed side below engine.
              Understand the risk and respect the bike, understand the bike and respect the risk.

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              • #562
                re: A Green Affair! Starring Kawasaki Ninja 650 Edit: Now Sold!

                Originally posted by Newbie650 View Post
                IS there a way to increase the GC: I would love to hear this answer for myself as well.
                Is N650 going to get ABS soon and should I wait or go for it right now
                Is it safe to say Versys is better buy than the N650 for touring ? (Though the extra 2 lakhs I am in dilemma): It is tall, Definitely look more suitable on long routes and rough patches..

                On the Ground Clearance through, one has to be careful on speed breaker of insane height. It is good enough for those black and yellow Chinese type. I tried with pillion, more than exhaust touching, I am worried on my front fairing pointed side below engine.

                Hi Newbie

                I think there are at least two N650 ownership threads. And i recollect reading up about a solution to this low GC issue. Some platinum plate may be. I think it was 'Chinmayakar' who got it rectified.

                The clearing of old stock might hint towards a newer model but nothing concrete so far. Adding ABS will also attract a price hike.

                I'm glad you asked it here(Versys vs N650).
                Myself very interested in the comparison even though Versys is too tall for my 5'6'' frame.
                Versys definitely takes upper hand when it comes to suspension. Owners state that it glides over bad roads(air cushion) maintaining 80-100 kph easily.
                I personally haven't ridden it yet.



                Cheers.
                You Start Your Life with a Full Pot of Luck and an Empty Pot of Experience, the Object is to Fill the Pot of Experience Before you Empty the Pot of Luck.....!!

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                • #563
                  re: A Green Affair! Starring Kawasaki Ninja 650 Edit: Now Sold!

                  Last Friday went on a bike trip to Coorg. While going the bike behaved very well. It had rained heavily in Coorg at night. In the morning when I started the bike, its started fine however after sometime i got some burining smell. So switched off the engine. After sometime the bike would start and then engine would die on its own as the rev would lower down. Hence started the bike and revved for a while and started riding. After sometime the engine warning light came on.
                  As of now the bike is running however the engine warning light glows as soon as i start the bike.
                  Is there any way I can diagnose stuff without going to the service center?
                  Yamaha Ray ZR Street Rally -> 2020
                  Kawasaki Ninja 1000 2019 -> 2019
                  YZF-R3 -> 2017 -> SOLD 2019
                  CBR 250R -> 2017 -> SOLD 2017
                  Ninja 650 -> 2016 -> SOLD 2018
                  Blue Activa 125 -> 2016
                  Black YZF-R15 v2 -> 2011 -> SOLD 2016
                  Black Discover 125 DTS-i -> 2005

                  Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUc...fiHTCWO8E6WdeA
                  Please check out our ride videos.

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                  • #564
                    re: A Green Affair! Starring Kawasaki Ninja 650 Edit: Now Sold!

                    Originally posted by hellgate View Post
                    Last Friday went on a bike trip to Coorg. While going the bike behaved very well. It had rained heavily in Coorg at night. In the morning when I started the bike, its started fine however after sometime i got some burining smell. So switched off the engine. After sometime the bike would start and then engine would die on its own as the rev would lower down. Hence started the bike and revved for a while and started riding. After sometime the engine warning light came on.
                    As of now the bike is running however the engine warning light glows as soon as i start the bike.
                    Is there any way I can diagnose stuff without going to the service center?
                    Keep idling engine Nd see if fan is running. Burning smell could be burnt engine fan unfortunately... or culd be burnt relay....or at best mud burning on engine ☺

                    Ninja gc can be increased by uaing aftermarket exhaust

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                    • #565
                      re: A Green Affair! Starring Kawasaki Ninja 650 Edit: Now Sold!

                      Originally posted by dnewguy View Post
                      Hi Newbie

                      I think there are at least two N650 ownership threads. And i recollect reading up about a solution to this low GC issue. Some platinum plate may be. I think it was 'Chinmayakar' who got it rectified.

                      Myself very interested in the comparison even though Versys is too tall for my 5'6'' frame.




                      Cheers.
                      Can you post a link here as would like to sort scrapping the surface?

                      I am 5'6" N650R is super comfortable on this height however heavy, moving it from standstill backward or forward is herculean task even when off the bike, while sitting over it at least I can't do that. Does it have to be so heavy? Why they could not make it 30 or 40 KG lighter..it would have been even more sweet deal?
                      Understand the risk and respect the bike, understand the bike and respect the risk.

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                      • #566
                        re: A Green Affair! Starring Kawasaki Ninja 650 Edit: Now Sold!

                        Originally posted by kiranghag View Post
                        Keep idling engine Nd see if fan is running. Burning smell could be burnt engine fan unfortunately... or culd be burnt relay....or at best mud burning on engine ☺

                        Ninja gc can be increased by uaing aftermarket exhaust
                        Thank you for your response.
                        The fan is fine and only kicks in if engine is heating up in stop and go traffic.
                        Yamaha Ray ZR Street Rally -> 2020
                        Kawasaki Ninja 1000 2019 -> 2019
                        YZF-R3 -> 2017 -> SOLD 2019
                        CBR 250R -> 2017 -> SOLD 2017
                        Ninja 650 -> 2016 -> SOLD 2018
                        Blue Activa 125 -> 2016
                        Black YZF-R15 v2 -> 2011 -> SOLD 2016
                        Black Discover 125 DTS-i -> 2005

                        Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUc...fiHTCWO8E6WdeA
                        Please check out our ride videos.

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                        • #567
                          re: A Green Affair! Starring Kawasaki Ninja 650 Edit: Now Sold!

                          Originally posted by Newbie650 View Post
                          Can you post a link here as would like to sort scrapping the surface?

                          I am 5'6" N650R is super comfortable on this height however heavy, moving it from standstill backward or forward is herculean task even when off the bike, while sitting over it at least I can't do that. Does it have to be so heavy? Why they could not make it 30 or 40 KG lighter..it would have been even more sweet deal?

                          Yea,
                          Weight of the bike is an issue... What to say - build up your upper body strength.
                          The Er6n would have been lighter or you can carry out weight reduction mods but it will also lighten your bank balance.

                          I think you should talk to the guy himself. P.M him.


                          Cheers.
                          You Start Your Life with a Full Pot of Luck and an Empty Pot of Experience, the Object is to Fill the Pot of Experience Before you Empty the Pot of Luck.....!!

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                          • #568
                            re: A Green Affair! Starring Kawasaki Ninja 650 Edit: Now Sold!

                            Originally posted by Newbie650 View Post
                            I am 5'6" N650R is super comfortable on this height however heavy, moving it from standstill backward or forward is herculean task even when off the bike, while sitting over it at least I can't do that. Does it have to be so heavy? Why they could not make it 30 or 40 KG lighter..it would have been even more sweet deal?
                            I was in the same situation when I got the bike. Initially I was barely able to move it from standstill when sitting. I am 5'7" and weigh 80 kgs
                            Since I had spent so much money on the bike, the only option left was to bring my body to that level.
                            Got myself a mini gym kit (weights and stuff nothing fancy) and after a month I do fare a bit better when compared to the initial state.
                            Atleast I thank her for forcing me to work out to handle her better.
                            Yamaha Ray ZR Street Rally -> 2020
                            Kawasaki Ninja 1000 2019 -> 2019
                            YZF-R3 -> 2017 -> SOLD 2019
                            CBR 250R -> 2017 -> SOLD 2017
                            Ninja 650 -> 2016 -> SOLD 2018
                            Blue Activa 125 -> 2016
                            Black YZF-R15 v2 -> 2011 -> SOLD 2016
                            Black Discover 125 DTS-i -> 2005

                            Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUc...fiHTCWO8E6WdeA
                            Please check out our ride videos.

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                            • #569
                              re: A Green Affair! Starring Kawasaki Ninja 650 Edit: Now Sold!

                              Originally posted by hellgate View Post
                              I was in the same situation when I got the bike. Initially I was barely able to move it from standstill when sitting. I am 5'7" and weigh 80 kgs
                              Since I had spent so much money on the bike, the only option left was to bring my body to that level.
                              Got myself a mini gym kit (weights and stuff nothing fancy) and after a month I do fare a bit better when compared to the initial state.
                              Atleast I thank her for forcing me to work out to handle her better.
                              ha ha...same here...though I am not 80KG...no offense....but a lean frame...hence workout started to level my tummy..(don't like my riding jacket bulging out )...but along with brought back a routine of push up and sit up to bring back muscle strength in my arms and legs back in....hell job took half my life away with only workout being done was of mind on spreadsheet and body neglected....Ninja came in life perhaps to make me a ninja fighter (I would be happy to just look like rider though)
                              Understand the risk and respect the bike, understand the bike and respect the risk.

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                              • #570
                                LOST 3rd Anniversary Ride | Tamhini Ghat

                                LOST 3rd Anniversary Ride | Tamhini Ghat

                                Date: 31st Jul'16
                                Distance Covered: 350 kms
                                Route Taken: Mumbai - Palm Beach - Khopoli - Pali - Tamhini Ghat

                                Sorry guys, I have been away from forum for sometime now, although this ride was done sometime back I thought it will be a good idea to post some pictures of this super rainy ride. You can read the full ride blog on LOST 3rd Anniversary Ride | Tamhini Ghat - L.O.S.T.
































                                My Ninja 650 Thread:
                                A Green Affair! Starring Kawasaki Ninja 650

                                My Travelogues:
                                LOST in Sikkim
                                Ride to Mt. Abu - An oasis in the desert
                                Ladakh & Lahaul Valley 2011 - A journey to heaven & back
                                Toranmal - Beautiful yet hidden
                                Khushboo Gujarat Ki
                                Sands of Time - Rajasthan

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