January 23rd, 2016, 06:31 PM | #1 |
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Name: Dante
Location: Salem, OR
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Just got my ninja!
Brand spanking new 2016 Ninja 300 ABS model, fresh off the truck!
Unfortunately, the weather here isn't cooperating (it never does), so I can't start breaking it in yet, but for now I can drool over it while it sits in my garage. Already got several mods planned for it, some performance, some cosmetic. Once I get some stuff together and get rolling, I'll make a new thread with updates, more pics, etc. ^_^ |
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January 23rd, 2016, 06:32 PM | #2 |
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Congrats!
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January 23rd, 2016, 06:39 PM | #3 |
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Nice & gratz!
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January 23rd, 2016, 06:55 PM | #4 |
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Pictures please
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January 23rd, 2016, 07:05 PM | #5 |
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congrats!
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January 23rd, 2016, 09:27 PM | #6 |
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Name: Dante
Location: Salem, OR
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January 23rd, 2016, 10:38 PM | #7 |
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Gorgeous bike! Hope the weather cooperates so you can go riding!
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January 23rd, 2016, 10:40 PM | #8 |
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Name: Dante
Location: Salem, OR
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Thanks! From the looks of it, Monday will be the earliest that we're gonna have a break from the rain, but I'll probably wait for it to be clear for a couple days so the roads dry out. Until then I can get a few things shipped to me and start the mods.
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January 24th, 2016, 04:36 AM | #9 |
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Very nice looking bike.
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January 24th, 2016, 06:48 AM | #10 |
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Congratulations!!! That's a pretty bike
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January 24th, 2016, 07:02 AM | #11 |
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Name: Bernawan
Location: Magelang, Indonesia
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That is one beautiful bike! Go get a brand new exhaust
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January 24th, 2016, 02:32 PM | #12 |
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Name: Dante
Location: Salem, OR
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January 24th, 2016, 06:58 PM | #13 |
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Name: Bernawan
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Yoshimura full exhaust is a good start, if you really want to crank up the engine though. But since you are tight in cash, you might want to get the cosmetic mods first
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January 25th, 2016, 06:05 PM | #14 |
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Name: Dante
Location: Salem, OR
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Yeah, a yoshi full system would be nice, I'll probably wait until I find a good sale for one. As far as cosmetic mods, I'm waiting for Kawa to release an OEM single seat in red. I really want it.
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January 25th, 2016, 06:19 PM | #15 |
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What mods do you have in mind?
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January 25th, 2016, 10:54 PM | #16 |
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Name: Dante
Location: Salem, OR
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I've got some oggy nob sliders shipping to me, as well as a fender eliminator, swingarm spools, etc.
For more cosmetic stuff, I'm gonna be redoing the windscreen, replacing some bolts and covers, getting some of them powder coated to match the bike, new break lines, heavier bar end weights, powder coating the wheels, new clutch and break bars, and eventually a new exhaust, but that's a ways down the road. ^_^ |
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January 26th, 2016, 04:24 AM | #17 |
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Name: Bernawan
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hope you get those mods as soon as possible!
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January 29th, 2016, 05:35 PM | #18 |
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Name: Dante
Location: Salem, OR
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Update:
While I've got a lot of parts ordered, not much has come in yet, so I'm just poking away. So far I got the first couple oil changes done (TONS of shavings), put a clear tank protector on so I don't hide that pretty red paint, removed the front reflectors and replaced them with matching bolts, and removed the rear fender side reflectors. On order are a lot of cosmetic mods (Red bolts/nuts/caps/etc), some swingarm spools, oggy nob sliders, kick stand foot, and magnetic drain bolt. I'll start posting pics once things start coming! |
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March 26th, 2016, 06:55 PM | #19 |
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Name: Connor
Location: Ellensburg, WA
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Hey there! Just bought a brand new 2014 ninja 300 SE! I noticed you got the oil changed fairly quick, is that because you put a lot of miles on it, or is it because you just decided to change it early?
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March 26th, 2016, 07:37 PM | #20 | |
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Name: Dante
Location: Salem, OR
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I did my first at 20 miles and noticed that after I let the oil sit, the entire bottom of the pan was silver with flecks of metal. At the 50 mile, there was a lot less, but still a good bit. Then again at 100 there was noticeably less (I installed a magnetic drain plug at this oil change) Even now I just did my 600 mile change, and the amount of metal attached to the magnet, as well as in the oil pan was surprising. I know that's a lot of oil changes, but the oil + filters aren't too expensive, and I like the piece of mind in knowing that I've gotten so much metal away from my engine. BTW; Congrats on the new bike! What're your plans for it? |
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March 27th, 2016, 07:18 AM | #21 |
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Name: Connor
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March 27th, 2016, 09:28 AM | #22 | |
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Name: Dante
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Gotta do my due diligence though and five the basic advice; ATGATT (all the gear, all the time). I know from experience how much it sucks wearing full gear in 100°F heat, and the time it takes to put on for a quick ride, but I learned the hard way and was lucky to only be out of work a week with nothing broken. Would've been way less if I was wearing more than my helmet, T-shirt, jeans, and sneakers. Ride safe, and have fun!! |
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March 27th, 2016, 11:35 AM | #23 | |
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Name: Connor
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March 27th, 2016, 03:21 PM | #24 | |
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Name: Dante
Location: Salem, OR
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Anyway, enough of my cautionary tales, GO HAVE FUN! Also, post pics in your bike thread! We're all dying to see it! |
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May 3rd, 2016, 09:21 PM | #25 |
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Name: Scott
Location: MI
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Nice color. Congrats!
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May 5th, 2016, 11:01 AM | #26 |
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Sweet ride... Congrats!
Good to see you doing a proper break in and gearing up
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June 5th, 2016, 02:36 PM | #27 | |
Its not a 250,its a Ninja
Name: Shaun
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Also, I have to ask, are that many shavings normal for a '16 Ninja? I have one of those red ones in our showroom at my store, but we have a KRT still in a crate which I will be buying soon. I need to know this, because I will be ordering a magnetic plug with the ninja then. |
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June 29th, 2016, 12:13 PM | #28 |
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Name: Jase
Location: SF Bay
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congrats. i was preparing paperwork to buy the exact one, but last minute changed it to matte black one!
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