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July 9th, 2016, 10:40 PM
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ninjette.org member
Name: Jase
Location: SF Bay
Join Date: Jun 2016 Motorcycle(s): Ninji 300 Posts: 10
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Friction zone
is it me or it is more difficult to find the friction zone on a brand new bike (2016 ninja 300 abs with 1 mile on the odometer, and now 4). yes, i'm a new rider but i did not have any problem with finding the friction zone on older bikes. i actually was able to ride the clutch and pass that part of the motorcycle training. could it be the slipper clutch?
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July 9th, 2016, 11:17 PM
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ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: S
Location: CA/MA, usually
Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250R, 2007 Ninja 650R, 2001 F650 Dakar Posts: A lot.
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I'm no expert, and can only speak from personal experience, but I have not had a more difficult time with newer bikes than older bikes. The only thing I could think of is that an older, more worn-in bike, has a more worn-in clutch. It becomes nigh impossible to stall a busted, worn-out clutch, so maybe that's why you've found older bikes easier to ride?
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July 9th, 2016, 11:31 PM
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The Violet Vixen
Name: Yakaru
Location: Issaquah, WA & Las Vegas, NV
Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): Perigee (250), Hotaru (250), Saturn (300), Pearl (300), Zero (S1000RR), Chibi (Z125), Xellos ('18 HP4R) Posts: A lot.
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The clutch cable is adjustable. The first time I hopped on Pearl (my better half's Ninja 300) I was shocked at how awkward it felt. We played with the tension and got a much better feeling out of it more similar to what I have in Saturn.
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July 10th, 2016, 09:14 AM
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Name: Hernan
Location: Florida
Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250 Posts: A lot.
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Nothing to do with the slipper mechanism. It is normal; parts need a break in time, keep riding and have faith, the engine and the rider will improve.
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July 10th, 2016, 09:23 AM
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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.
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Welcome Jase!
The new bike and new rider will break in soon. I bet your having a great time!  Being new is such an exciting time.
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July 10th, 2016, 10:41 AM
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Name: Bill
Location: St Ives, BC (Shuswap Lake)
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