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Old October 7th, 2012, 12:48 AM   #13
Warstrider
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Name: Vlad
Location: Seattle, USA
Join Date: Sep 2012

Motorcycle(s): none yet (deposit for Ninja 300 ABS)

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Originally Posted by tnr4 View Post
And yes, you can get frame sliders, but: (1) Kawasaki hasn't released them yet, so who knows if they'll be available soon enough to protect your first drop; (2) they don't always keep everything off the ground, and when your bike is PRISTINE, every little scratch feels like a stab to the heart; and (3) you're also likely to low-side, not just drop, and while the slider is likely to help, there virtually zero chance of the bike coming out from a slide with no damage.

I mean, the 300 is a sexy beast, and I'm jazzed all up to get one, so I can understand the feeling; but if you're looking for advice, I'd say it's a heart-breaking way to go!
Thanks, man. I appriciate your advice.
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