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Forum: 2013 - 2017 Ninja 300 General Discussion May 28th, 2015, 07:04 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 15,008
Posted By Manimal
Thanks for posting :thumbup: Hard to tell, will...

Thanks for posting :thumbup: Hard to tell, will the upper eye of the Gixxer shock accept the upper 300 bolt as well?
Forum: 2013 - 2017 Ninja 300 General Discussion May 26th, 2015, 08:34 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 15,008
Posted By Manimal
I got the Rosso II mounted up front. Took a ride...

I got the Rosso II mounted up front. Took a ride up (and back) Mt Hamilton yesterday. Thanks for the recommendation, guys! :thumbup: What a difference, and very confidence inspiring!

The focus of...
Forum: 2013 - 2017 Ninja 300 General Discussion April 24th, 2015, 08:59 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 15,008
Posted By Manimal
from experience. When I had my 2009 Ninja 250...

from experience. When I had my 2009 Ninja 250 (which included suspension upgrades), I wore out my front more often than the rear.

Keep in mind, most of my riding include tight, technical back...
Forum: 2013 - 2017 Ninja 300 General Discussion April 24th, 2015, 07:14 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 15,008
Posted By Manimal
Pirelli Rosso II front on order ;) I figured to...

Pirelli Rosso II front on order ;) I figured to go ahead and give it a try, being I tend to wear out the front much sooner than the rear .... and that I was already ordering a set of rubber for my...
Forum: 2013 - 2017 Ninja 300 General Discussion April 22nd, 2015, 07:17 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 15,008
Posted By Manimal
Hi Jason, I've ridden with both you and...

Hi Jason,

I've ridden with both you and Alex, a few occasions. Having knowing your experience on and off the track, I trust and value your input. That goes for Alex as well.

" ..... most limits...
Forum: 2013 - 2017 Ninja 300 General Discussion April 20th, 2015, 09:16 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 15,008
Posted By Manimal
Somchai - I gather he made the assessment based...

Somchai - I gather he made the assessment based on the follow variables; Knowing the stock spring rate and fork oil wt, seeing the tie wrap position on the fork tubes, assessing my weight on the bike...
Forum: 2013 - 2017 Ninja 300 General Discussion April 20th, 2015, 07:35 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 15,008
Posted By Manimal
Update ..... Finally got around taking the...

Update .....

Finally got around taking the 300 to a local suspension guy (Evolution Suspension in San Jose). His assessment:

Front: <edit> aside of my weight (under 160lbs), and due to my...
Forum: 2013 - 2017 Ninja 300 General Discussion November 10th, 2014, 09:30 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,974
Posted By Manimal
I like street fighter looking' bikes too =...

I like street fighter looking' bikes too = :thumbup:

Yeah, get rid of the Z. Black looks good too.

I wonder what the price difference between the naked and full dressed?
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion October 20th, 2014, 07:18 AM
Replies: 8,589
Views: 1,081,009
Posted By Manimal
same here, and finished it off with Maxima SC1...

same here, and finished it off with Maxima SC1 Clear Coat. The 300 looks all shiny and new as if I had just brought it home from the showroom floor.
Forum: 2013 - 2017 Ninja 300 General Discussion October 15th, 2014, 07:50 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 15,008
Posted By Manimal
Knowing your experience and abilities, Cam,...

Knowing your experience and abilities, Cam, that's good to know. Although, I would like to know how much different the 250 vs 300 in regards to suspension (front spring rating and rear shock)? I am...
Forum: 2013 - 2017 Ninja 300 General Discussion October 14th, 2014, 09:11 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 15,008
Posted By Manimal
Thanks for the replies .... appreciated and...

Thanks for the replies .... appreciated and noted.

Ah! air pressure. Using my 09 Ninja as a baseline, my current psi (cold) is set to 28psi front, 30 rear.

Btw, keep in mind, I generally ride...
Forum: 2013 - 2017 Ninja 300 General Discussion October 14th, 2014, 07:45 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 15,008
Posted By Manimal
Thanks for the post Alex. Sure answered some of...

Thanks for the post Alex. Sure answered some of the questions and comments posted.

Boy, I really opened up a can of worms :p ....... sorry

Any how, Thanks for the comments, and opinions.

A...
Forum: 2013 - 2017 Ninja 300 General Discussion October 13th, 2014, 08:43 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 15,008
Posted By Manimal
Suspension Upgrades or Tires?

Or both?

I'm tossed.

Granted, I have not had the 300 for that long, and only have a few rides on it. I'm just not quite coming to grip (partially pun intended) with the handling, or corner...
Forum: 2013 - 2017 Ninja 300 Tech Talk October 2nd, 2014, 08:11 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,970
Posted By Manimal
Only if I wanna sh*t myself anytime I wanna crack...

Only if I wanna sh*t myself anytime I wanna crack the throttle above 55+mph ..... lol

Thanks for the responses and insight as to why. FWIW, I have read posts that for a slip-on, an ECU change is...
Forum: 2013 - 2017 Ninja 300 Tech Talk October 1st, 2014, 05:58 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,970
Posted By Manimal
Slip-on: Exhaust Popping?

As some of you may know, I had recently acquired a 300, used. It came with a Yosh slip-on already mounted. Any how, when rolling off the throttle, I hear an occasional popping ...... something...
Forum: 2013 - 2017 Ninja 300 General Discussion September 30th, 2014, 07:14 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 16,971
Posted By Manimal
My first impressions ..... (I had a modified 2001...

My first impressions ..... (I had a modified 2001 old gen 250, an upgraded (suspension) 2009 250, then an 07 Gixxer 600)

I vote 5 - 8 ..... I don't plan to hang onto it forever.

- Brakes could...
Forum: 2013 - 2017 Ninja 300 Tech Talk September 30th, 2014, 06:41 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,428
Posted By Manimal
the 300 is a bit happier now. Sintered pads and...

the 300 is a bit happier now. Sintered pads and SS line installed (front only). Thanks, Rebecca!

:)
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion September 30th, 2014, 06:33 AM
Replies: 8,589
Views: 1,081,009
Posted By Manimal
Had sintered front pads and SS line installed,...

Had sintered front pads and SS line installed, along with fresh oil and filter. The 300 scoot is a bit happier these days. Next to do, is swap out the OEM grips (too firm for my liking) with some...
Forum: 2013 - 2017 Ninja 300 Farkles September 24th, 2014, 07:45 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,685
Posted By Manimal
True, but! Part of the learning process involves...

True, but! Part of the learning process involves crashing. Unfortunately, you can't learn to be smooth and fast over night. Otherwise, we'd have MORE 'mericans in the MotoGP .... jus' sayin' :p
...
Forum: 2013 - 2017 Ninja 300 Tech Talk September 23rd, 2014, 02:25 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,428
Posted By Manimal
Thanks Rebecca!

Thanks Rebecca!
Forum: 2013 - 2017 Ninja 300 Tech Talk September 23rd, 2014, 02:14 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,428
Posted By Manimal
Ninja 300 Brake Pads and SS Line

Hey all,

I know this has been discussed, but upon an immediate search, no luck.

Any case, I'm bringing my 300 in for some service this weekend, and while it's there, I want to upgrade the pads,...
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion September 19th, 2014, 08:33 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,625
Posted By Manimal
If you were in my neck of the woods, I would...

If you were in my neck of the woods, I would certainly offer you some laps with it. Although, from my super-moto experiences (on a TTR125 and XR100), I'll take a super-moto over my NSR any day ........
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion September 19th, 2014, 07:55 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,625
Posted By Manimal
I get ya. I occasionally ride dirt (on a crf230)...

I get ya. I occasionally ride dirt (on a crf230) too, with my bro. I really enjoy the Vintage coarse at Hollister, and the trails. Although, I'm not much of a moto-Xer.

For track fun, I still have...
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion September 18th, 2014, 08:53 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,625
Posted By Manimal
Update ..... I no longer have the Gixxer...

Update .....

I no longer have the Gixxer 600. I have replaced it with a 2013 SE 300 :)

Why?! In short, I don't really need a 600. Being vertically challenged, the 300 fits my better, and I can...
Forum: Ride Reports January 13th, 2014, 08:34 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,111
Posted By Manimal
Sorry, I am late to the game. It was a busy...

Sorry, I am late to the game. It was a busy weekend for me. Although, my bro and I took a post game ride up thru Sierra and Calaveras rd. It wasn't long, but we got a ride in :) Hope to make the next...
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