November 19th, 2017, 03:33 PM | #1 |
ninjette.org member
Name: randy
Location: S.F. Bay Area
Join Date: Nov 2017 Motorcycle(s): '74 Honda CB450K, '87 Ducati Paso750, '17 Kawasaki EX300 Posts: 35
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Hello, Thanks for having me
Greetings all and well wishes. Thank you for the opportunity to introduce myself: 30+ year motorcyclist. Currently wrenching on a '74 Honda CB450, canyon carving on a '87 Ducati Paso 750 and commuting everyday a new Kawasaki 2017 W.T.E. EX300. I expect to put 10K miles/year on the Ninja. Mods so far: high flow air filter, carbon fiber wrapped exhaust can w/additional baffle, gear shift indicator. Waiting on a fender eliminator and shorty adjustable levers. Lusting for floating front rotor, clip-ons, rearsets and a 120/70/17 front hoop. Purchased steel brake lines and tapered steering head bearing to be installed at the 7K mile valve check at the dealer. Using the $15 CD ROM service manual to take care of basic maintenance.
First impressions: Very capable of being ridden hard, and it excels in traffic and in the twisties. The bike does everything with great aplomb. I am so pleased, it is so agile, maneuverable, fast and comfortable. |
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November 19th, 2017, 03:52 PM | #2 |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Spooph
Location: Golden, CO
Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.
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randycastell! Glad to have you aboard...
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November 19th, 2017, 03:56 PM | #3 |
The Corner Whisperer
Name: Chris (aka Reactor)
Location: Northern KY
Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much.
MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13
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Welcome!
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November 19th, 2017, 10:33 PM | #4 |
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Name: Kerry
Location: Ventura, CA
Join Date: Jan 2016 Motorcycle(s): Ninja650 Posts: A lot.
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Welcome!
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November 19th, 2017, 10:51 PM | #5 |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: AKA JacRyann
Location: Mesa, AZ
Join Date: Dec 2011 Motorcycle(s): CB125T CBR250R-MC19 CBR250RR-MC22 NSR350R-MC21 VF500F CBR600RR SFV650 VFR750F R1M ST1300PA Valkyrie-F6C Posts: A lot.
MOTY - 2018, MOTM - Nov '17
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Hi and welcome!!!
Hit me up if you ever want a ride! |
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November 22nd, 2017, 07:14 AM | #6 |
Track Clown
Name: Chris
Location: Kingman, AZ
Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): '08 250R, 21 MV F3 800, Kawasaki 400 build Posts: A lot.
MOTM - Sep '15
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Thats what she said.
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November 22nd, 2017, 07:18 AM | #7 |
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Name: T
Location: no where
Join Date: Feb 2016 Motorcycle(s): 2007 ninja 250, 14 ninja 300, 09 1125CR Posts: A lot.
MOTM - May '17
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WELCOME
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November 22nd, 2017, 09:38 AM | #8 |
Certifiable nontundrum
Name: Harper
Location: NC Milkshake stand
Join Date: Mar 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2013 SE NINJA 300 Posts: Too much.
MOTM - Sep '13, Sep '16
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Nice introduction
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November 23rd, 2017, 02:20 AM | #9 |
ninjette.org member
Name: randy
Location: S.F. Bay Area
Join Date: Nov 2017 Motorcycle(s): '74 Honda CB450K, '87 Ducati Paso750, '17 Kawasaki EX300 Posts: 35
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Thank you all for making me feel so welcome. I've been enjoying the Ninja everyday. On my 3rd tank of gas. What octane is the optimal grade for the EX300? Dealer's service tech told me 91. Oil & filter change next week. Are there cross-referenced alternatives to the Kawasaki brand filter?
Last night I installed some GZYF (Amazon) shorty adjustable levers (7075 aluminum) and set the clutch lever free pay correctly. It was a bit to tight initially. Clutch engages when it should now. The levers look very good, but most importantly function more effectively than the stock (fugly) items. Tonight I removed the stock fender/mud flap/license plate holder and I assembled some short Lockhart/Phillips brushed/lacquered aluminum bullet turn-signals w/amber lenses onto a Vortex fender eliminator. I reused the wiring from the stock turn signals and bolted it up. Looks nice. I hope to post some pictures for your feedback. Thanks to all once again for you kindness, your thoughts and insights . :-) |
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November 23rd, 2017, 07:01 AM | #10 |
sammich maker
Name: snot
Location: West Ohio - in the kitchen
Join Date: Feb 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 white 300, 09 KLX 250 SF, 09 thunder blue 250(traded) Posts: A lot.
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November 23rd, 2017, 10:07 AM | #11 |
ninjette.org member
Name: randy
Location: S.F. Bay Area
Join Date: Nov 2017 Motorcycle(s): '74 Honda CB450K, '87 Ducati Paso750, '17 Kawasaki EX300 Posts: 35
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Greetings and Happy holidays to all. I'd like to post a couple photos of my tail treatment. The Vortex fender eliminator was $22. Nice textured powder coat on the steel. I think I should back the license plate with a piece of aluminum.Thank you for your kindness, your interest and your thoughts.
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November 24th, 2017, 03:55 PM | #12 |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Rick
Location: Alexandria, Louisiana
Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much.
MOTY - 2017, MOTM - Jan '19, Oct '16, May '14
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Hello and welcome!
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