October 4th, 2012, 12:21 AM | #121 |
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That's a beautiful bike glad you got it sorted out!!!
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October 8th, 2012, 01:29 PM | #122 |
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100% agree with your thoughts/observations., except the dash doesn't bother me at all; just comparing it to the old 250s, not a supersport or anything though.
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October 8th, 2012, 03:29 PM | #123 |
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whats wrong with the brakes?
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October 8th, 2012, 04:32 PM | #124 |
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October 8th, 2012, 04:42 PM | #125 | |
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or the pads just not that good?
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October 8th, 2012, 06:52 PM | #126 |
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Glad to hear that you got your bike, Alex. I have a question for you. I saw that you are using Pitbull stand. I have those same stand but what mm adapter are you using for the steering stem neck? It will be super helpful when I change my oil at 300 miles.
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October 8th, 2012, 06:55 PM | #127 |
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You lift the front and the back to do an oil change?
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October 8th, 2012, 07:21 PM | #128 |
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October 8th, 2012, 07:24 PM | #129 |
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Ah that's a good point, I usually just lift the back for all the clearance I need.
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October 8th, 2012, 07:26 PM | #130 |
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They've gotten a little better, now approaching 500 miles. But they still aren't great. They aren't sintered pads like on the new-gens. They are resin/organic on the non-abs bikes, but are supposed to be sintered on the abs bikes. I went looking to see if EBC had a fitment yet for the 300's, and it doesn't look like it. The shape appears to be different than the new-gen brake pads.
I'm using the #2 pin. It's the same one I use for the 10R, and I'm too lazy to swap the pin out each time. It fits more than well enough to hold the bike securely.
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October 8th, 2012, 07:26 PM | #131 | |
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October 8th, 2012, 07:31 PM | #132 | |
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@Alex How do you do the oil change on the zx10? If you don't fill the oil filter beforehand have you ever had the oil not flow directly after doing an oil change?
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October 8th, 2012, 07:34 PM | #133 | |
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October 8th, 2012, 07:37 PM | #134 |
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October 8th, 2012, 07:45 PM | #135 |
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Couple more thoughts on the bike after a fun ride on Saturday (info and video in the Ride Reports section):
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October 8th, 2012, 08:06 PM | #136 |
So, where's the reverse?
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Do you find the improved low and mid-range torque makes the 300 pull better around the city. How's the protection from the windscreen and is it still all elbows in the side mirrors?
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October 8th, 2012, 08:06 PM | #137 |
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But some of the work you need the front end up for requires a head/triple-tree stand (fork job, triple swap, etc. Triple-tree stand FTW.
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October 8th, 2012, 08:11 PM | #138 | |
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The triple-tree stand is bulletproof, allowing you to turn the bars all the way in either direction when you're working on things around the handlebars, and it's impossible for the bike to fall off.
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October 8th, 2012, 11:23 PM | #139 |
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Saw a picture of my bike when it was still in the crate:
462189_10151015322231685_1139904903_o.jpg These appear to be coming almost completely assembled; even the wheels are already in place.
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October 8th, 2012, 11:27 PM | #140 |
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Assembly - $500
What is this fee? What am I paying for? We put the mirrors on. Oh... Yep.
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October 9th, 2012, 12:50 AM | #141 |
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October 10th, 2012, 07:22 AM | #142 |
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Gorgeous bike, Alex. I'm REALLY tempted to sell my 250 and buy one, but have to save money for now since I just bought a track bike. lol! I'm jealous though and LOVE YOUR BIKE!
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October 10th, 2012, 06:07 PM | #143 |
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Hey, you can't sell your "slip 'n slide"!
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October 11th, 2012, 12:04 AM | #144 | |
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Was kind of expecting it to be in more pieces. When I used to stop by one of the bike shops back in the '80's, he would let us help put together the new bikes and quads. there was a LOT more assembly back then. Could take you all day to put a bike together, Now... I was done and out the door in like a hour. |
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October 11th, 2012, 03:20 AM | #145 |
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Ha! Slip n slide. Awesome!
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October 11th, 2012, 10:14 PM | #146 |
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Is the Ninja decal on the tank under the clear coat or is it removable. I have to wait for awhile to get my bike. I put a $1,000 down payment down and was told they only got 2 of the 17 pre orders and I was number 18. Thats cool though since I wont be able to ride until late Feb. or early Mar. I asked for them to call me when some more come in so I can at least look at the bike and sit on it.
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October 11th, 2012, 10:25 PM | #147 |
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600 mile service yet?
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October 12th, 2012, 12:14 AM | #148 |
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Nope - but soon.
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October 12th, 2012, 12:15 AM | #149 |
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October 13th, 2012, 06:26 PM | #150 |
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Due to my height i lowered my 250, do you know if the same kit from roaring toyzs can be used to lower the 300? Is the suspension the same?
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October 13th, 2012, 07:48 PM | #151 |
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Not sure. I know the wheelbase is slightly different, and the ground clearance is supposed to be a little higher. That implies that the suspension was changed in some ways, but hard to tell exactly how until people can compare them more carefully back to back.
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Raise the tail!!! moar handling
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October 14th, 2012, 02:32 AM | #153 | |
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If I felt I had a small bike need in the future, I'd definitely put one of these on my wishlist. At the moment though, my 250's days in my garage may be numbered. We'll see.
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October 14th, 2012, 02:52 PM | #156 |
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It's not hard since your bike is so slow
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October 14th, 2012, 08:33 PM | #157 |
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Just nudged over 600 miles today, after another trip up Mt. Hamilton. Planned to head to Marin this morning, but slept just a bit later than expected. Pics up:
Another trip up Mt. Hamilton on the 300
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October 16th, 2012, 04:41 PM | #158 |
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600 mile service scheduled for saturday after next. They may have been able to fit me in this weekend, but it would have been first-come first-served, and they only have one tech on the books this weekend. Means I won't be putting too many miles on it this weekend, but the other bikes have been sitting for a little while anyway, and are probably due for a ride. Thanks to the 300, of course.
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