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Forum: Videos October 13th, 2014, 02:39 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 813
Posted By twistywrist
Twisty's motovlog, Check it out!

Hey guys, I haven't spent a huge amount of time on this forum since I got my 300 (I spend most of my time over at kawasakininja300 dot com), but I thought I'd let you know that I just started a...
Forum: Ride Reports September 15th, 2014, 11:01 PM
Replies: 190
Views: 31,817
Posted By twistywrist
Thanks for the heads up, algs26. I'm ashamed to...

Thanks for the heads up, algs26. I'm ashamed to say that I've never been to Yosemite... I would love to come but I may have an obligation that weekend, so count me as a tentative yes.
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion July 28th, 2014, 12:46 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,504
Posted By twistywrist
That's exactly how it works in the real world...

That's exactly how it works in the real world when the government doesn't set some arbitrary number for a max speed limit. What happened when the feds raised the max speed limit from 55 to 65? Less...
Forum: 2013 - 2017 Ninja 300 General Discussion July 23rd, 2014, 12:33 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,241
Posted By twistywrist
The first scheduled oil change is during the...

The first scheduled oil change is during the first service at 600mi. But they also want you tokeep the rpm under 4k for hundreds of miles then 6k for even longer... I did a hard break in so I did...
Forum: 2013 - 2017 Ninja 300 Farkles July 19th, 2014, 12:51 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,322
Posted By twistywrist
Because disconnecting the engine and transmission...

Because disconnecting the engine and transmission at the one time you most need throttle response is a great idea...:rolleyes:
Forum: New Members July 19th, 2014, 11:38 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,089
Posted By twistywrist
Welcome! If you're interested in going on small...

Welcome! If you're interested in going on small group rides in the twistys up in berryessa, wws, salmon falls rd, etc you should check out Sacramentocrotchrockets.com

It's a great local forum...
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion July 5th, 2014, 10:59 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,320
Posted By twistywrist
Disregard my last PMs, I didn't see the pics...

Disregard my last PMs, I didn't see the pics above. Do you have to use super glue or anything to keep the insert in place or will it stay put on its own? I'm gonna open up my throttle grip tomorrow...
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion July 2nd, 2014, 07:09 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,641
Posted By twistywrist
Like others have mentioned, you HAVE TO keep an...

Like others have mentioned, you HAVE TO keep an epi pen under your seat if you're allergic to bees and value your life.

Also, try to realize that if you stay calm, don't start hyperventilating or...
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion June 29th, 2014, 03:03 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,948
Posted By twistywrist
Oh and that rider in the video above is a total...

Oh and that rider in the video above is a total badass, that's for sure!
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion June 29th, 2014, 02:48 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,948
Posted By twistywrist
He isn't saying those people don't exist, he's...

He isn't saying those people don't exist, he's just saying they are a minority. It's bad to stereotype an ENTIRE population based on your observations of the majority of them, but simply pointing...
Forum: 2013 - 2017 Ninja 300 General Discussion June 23rd, 2014, 09:22 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,538
Posted By twistywrist
I'm no stranger to wrenching, I just haven't done...

I'm no stranger to wrenching, I just haven't done work on bikes before. I'm sure most of it translates over from cars though. I'll take a crack at it later this week.
Forum: 2013 - 2017 Ninja 300 General Discussion June 23rd, 2014, 08:33 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,538
Posted By twistywrist
I think I'm just gonna do the service myself......

I think I'm just gonna do the service myself... I'm worried they're just gonna change the oil and nothing else but I need to adjust my chain, clean and lube it, adjust my throttle cable, and make...
Forum: Ride Reports June 23rd, 2014, 03:45 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 934
Posted By twistywrist
Shoot me a pm so I remember your username or...

Shoot me a pm so I remember your username or better yet, join Sacramentocrotchrockets.com and just keep an eye out for a posting in the group rides section! They're all good people over there
Forum: Ride Reports June 23rd, 2014, 08:32 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 934
Posted By twistywrist
We left at like 8:30 and got back around 1, but...

We left at like 8:30 and got back around 1, but we stopped for lunch and took 2 other breaks for like 15 min each so the total riding time was probably just under 3 hours.



Sure thing, let me...
Forum: 2013 - 2017 Ninja 300 General Discussion June 23rd, 2014, 06:36 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,538
Posted By twistywrist
Yeah I gotta take mine in soon too. All I'm...

Yeah I gotta take mine in soon too. All I'm thinkin is they better do more than just an oil change... I need them to adjust the throttle cable, tighten the chain, and a couple other things I can't...
Forum: Ride Reports June 23rd, 2014, 12:24 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 934
Posted By twistywrist
Yeah we ran into one chp who was hiding in a...

Yeah we ran into one chp who was hiding in a sneaky spot but luckily we were stuck behind a truck at the time so we were going the speed limit. We never really exceeded the limit by more than 10 or...
Forum: 2013 - 2017 Ninja 300 General Discussion June 22nd, 2014, 10:43 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,538
Posted By twistywrist
So did you get it yet?? I got my first bike last...

So did you get it yet?? I got my first bike last weekend, a brand new white ninja 300 se abs, and I've put 500 miles on it so far. I'm doing a hard break in so I changed the oil and filter at 25...
Forum: 2013 - 2017 Ninja 300 General Discussion June 22nd, 2014, 10:31 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,241
Posted By twistywrist
If I use one of his helmets, is it open face and...

If I use one of his helmets, is it open face and do I need to bring goggles? I have goggles for snowboarding, not sure if those are adequate tho.

Any recommendations for knee and elbow pads? ...
Forum: Ride Reports June 22nd, 2014, 10:26 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 934
Posted By twistywrist
Talking first group ride, lake berryessa

This weekend I went on my first group ride with 3 other guys (and 2 wives as passengers) I recently met on another forum. It was a lot of fun, the route was beautiful, the weather was nice, and I...
Forum: 2013 - 2017 Ninja 300 General Discussion June 22nd, 2014, 10:10 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,241
Posted By twistywrist
So what do I need to bring that can't be...

So what do I need to bring that can't be borrowed? Is Brok one of the instructors or a member here?
Forum: 2013 - 2017 Ninja 300 Tech Talk June 22nd, 2014, 11:13 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,913
Posted By twistywrist
Thanks for the links. One thing I have been able...

Thanks for the links. One thing I have been able to stay on top of is keeping my grip on the bars relaxed... Every few min I wiggle my elbows to double check if I'm too tight. The only time I've...
Forum: 2013 - 2017 Ninja 300 General Discussion June 22nd, 2014, 12:16 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,241
Posted By twistywrist
Unfortunately weekends are the only time I have...

Unfortunately weekends are the only time I have off, but let me know when you're available and maybe we could figure something out.

Is any of the gear provided like at the msf courses, or would I...
Forum: 2013 - 2017 Ninja 300 Tech Talk June 21st, 2014, 08:41 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,913
Posted By twistywrist
I haven't slipped the front or rear yet, I just...

I haven't slipped the front or rear yet, I just wanted to be sure I got the tires up to temp before leaning over too much. Trying to be safety conscious here!
Forum: 2013 - 2017 Ninja 300 Tech Talk June 21st, 2014, 01:29 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,913
Posted By twistywrist
Hm ok. I thought my chain longed dirty but a...

Hm ok. I thought my chain longed dirty but a buddy I just went out to berryessa with thought it looked pretty clean, so I guess that's a matter of perspective lol.

I've been taking much longer to...
Forum: 2013 - 2017 Ninja 300 Tech Talk June 20th, 2014, 11:47 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,913
Posted By twistywrist
chain and tire questions

Couple quick questions: How often should I clean and lube my chain? I don't ride through dirt or anything, but after one week my chain looks kinda dirty already... just the factory lube attracting...
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