I am now a 300 owner

Yakaru · February 26th, 2013, 09:24 PM

Everyone, meet my new 300 "Saturn". I may slip and call her another name from time to time and if you get it then congrats, you're a girly nerd

(that's a good thing). Give me a bit of time to compose my thoughts, I rode her back to my hotel since I'm not up to riding a brand new bike 300 miles quite yet.

S1att3r · February 26th, 2013, 09:25 PM

Congratulation. That's a nice bike sometimes I wish mine was black.

BlueHairSar · February 26th, 2013, 09:37 PM

Niiiice. You two should share a drink in memory of Hotaru (after you've arrived at your destination for the night, of course).

Congrats, girl.

EternalNewb · February 26th, 2013, 09:46 PM

Congrats!! I'm pretty sure I get the name, though I was more into Gundam Wing in my younger days... *cough*

Yakaru · February 26th, 2013, 09:47 PM

So this may be a bit haphazard, and I'll update it as I ride the bike more, especially if anything changes.

The first thing you notice is the power band. It's not more power, it's just power being available -- my 250 used to not get going till 4k and then REALLY got going around 9k RPMs. The 300 starts from word go. It's quite nice, actually.

The clutch is super sensitive -- I just barely have to touch it to go from disengaged to fully engaged. I will need to see how this changes once I get Pazzos on board (aside: I may start a thread named something like "Ninja 250 mods that work on the 300" so we can document those things as we find them)

The giant tach is super nice. The digital speedo not so much. There's two reasons for this: the first is that the speed gauge is much lower than the gauges were on my 250; I have to 'look down' much more than I did. Because it's digital it's also harder to get a 'rough' look to know about how fast you're going -- you either can read it or you can't.

The lights on the dash are pretty dim. I hope I can put something brighter in for day riding. The different lights for left and right signals is a nice small touch.

The gas tank is SUPER DUPER nice. Laying on top of this tank is one thousand times better than my 250. Flipside: the seat isn't as nice, I'll have to get a Corbin. The bike is very slightly taller and wider -- this makes the seat discomfort just a bit more noticable to a shortie like me. To 'reverse' up a slope I need to get off and walk the bike instead of being able to do it while riding.

The extra power at the top is quite nice. I noticed I could usually be 1, sometimes 2 gears lower than I would have been on my 250. I also trivially ran with the fastest cars, instead of having to go whole-open throttle. After this I'm pretty sure the desire for a bigger bike for long freeway trips will be gone, we'll see how I feel after going back home to Vegas to know for sure.

The kickstand sucks. It's a new shape, it's more awkward for me to get out and I just don't like it.

Appearance wise I still prefer my 250, but there are a few design elements I care for. I may photoshop my 'dream fairings' at some point :P

That's what I remember off the top of my head. Anyone have any questions? I'll try my best to answer them. Oh! My out-the-door price was under $5400 for what that's worth, but I need to go to Nevada to register so that part of the price is forthcoming.

csmith12 · February 26th, 2013, 09:58 PM

psych0hans · February 26th, 2013, 09:58 PM

Congratulations!!! ��

Aggrotech · February 26th, 2013, 10:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yakaru

To 'reverse' up a slope I need to get off and walk the bike instead of being able to do it while riding.

have you adjusted the preload yet? I believe its on lv2 or even 3, unlike the 250's straight from the dealership. My friend was complaining about that when she got her 300, first thing i did was looked at the preload and fixed that up & it solved everything for her

Yakaru · February 26th, 2013, 10:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aggrotech

have you adjusted the preload yet? I believe its on lv2 or even 3, unlike the 250's straight from the dealership. My friend was complaining about that when she got her 300, first thing i did was looked at the preload and fixed that up & it solved everything for her

excellent thought, when I got my 250 the dealer said they'd go and do everything to account for my tiny size that was in spec (e.g. no lowering link) -- I bought this so fast I don't think they had the time. I'll look at this when I have some daylight.

tfkrocks · February 26th, 2013, 10:11 PM

Congrats on the 300! The Corbin definitely makes a huge difference in comfort. I spent probably 5~6 hrs in the saddle last Sat. and my butt wasn't sore at all. I actually get a sore butt faster driving the car now haha.

I thought you were crazy thinking the lights on the dash are dim, but then I remembered that I was running with one working dash bulb in my pre-gen 250 (bought it like that and never changed anything). Anyway, I think you're gonna have fun on the 300

Blystr842 · February 26th, 2013, 10:15 PM

Congrats! It looks sick. My gf is thinking of trading her 250 for a 300 in the next 6 months or so.

geeker · February 26th, 2013, 10:16 PM

I used to worry about the speedometer, but after a while, you'll use the tach to know where your speed is at if necessary. I love having a clock on the gauge cluster now. The turn signal lamps on the dash are a little dim for daylight but you get accustomed to that too. I haven't noted any discomfort with the seat, but I'm 5'9". The 250 would wear on me after a few hours. I can ride the 300 for hours on end without issue. I hated the kickstand at first, but I realized it takes up less floor space in my garage than the 250 did. It's partly from the kickstand and partly from where the mirrors are mounted. Enjoy the new ride!

Btw, there is already a thread about what's interchangeable between the new-gen 250 and the 300.

Yakaru · February 26th, 2013, 10:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by geeker

Btw, there is already a thread about what's interchangeable between the new-gen 250 and the 300.

Link meeeeeeeeeee

Byakkotai · February 26th, 2013, 10:26 PM

Congrats on the new bike and nice write-up on 1st impressions/ride!

geeker · February 26th, 2013, 10:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yakaru

Link meeeeeeeeeee

Well crap, now I can't find it.

I know brake levers and rear sets are the same. I think the air filter is too.

tfkrocks · February 26th, 2013, 10:39 PM

http://www.scribd.com/doc/121374823/...-n-dirty-parts

This one is good. However, the guy who writes it does keep it updated and the link will change when he does. There are quite a few things that are the same.

Yakaru · February 26th, 2013, 10:39 PM

I've heard my Woodcrafts will work, that sounds like my Pazzos will be the same, and I've heard (but not confirmed) that it would use the same pod filter that the 250 does (does that work? I don't know fuel injector tech that well but I remember the pods matched right up to the carbs).

antiant · February 26th, 2013, 10:42 PM

@Yakaru - http://www.kawasa***************/foru...ngeabilty.html

Congrats on your new bike.

tfkrocks · February 26th, 2013, 10:42 PM

http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=115601

Fun fact: this link was in the list that I linked to

That list might be more convenient to look through though.

geeker · February 26th, 2013, 10:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tfkrocks

http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=115601

Fun fact: this link was in the list that I linked to

That list might be more convenient to look through though.

That's the thread!

Alex · February 26th, 2013, 11:27 PM

Congratulations!

DreamN · February 27th, 2013, 01:02 AM

congrats! saw the vid of your crash. glad you weren't seriously injured.

the 300 sure is a tempting bike.

sharky nrk · February 27th, 2013, 05:31 AM

Congrats

Motofool · February 27th, 2013, 06:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yakaru

...........The clutch is super sensitive -- I just barely have to touch it to go from disengaged to fully engaged. I will need to see how this changes once I get Pazzos on board.........

The clutch and the brakes should improve with use.

Finally a positive note for the last days !

Many congratulations and safe miles of joy !!!

NinjetteNewfie · February 27th, 2013, 07:20 AM

Congrats on the new ride!!! Black bikes are so damn sexy

rojoracing53 · February 27th, 2013, 08:43 AM

Looks like you got this just in time for the area-p group buy

lgk · February 27th, 2013, 08:59 AM

Congrats.

Yakaru · February 27th, 2013, 06:35 PM

So, day two.

The bike is now my own. Stickers have been applied

More impressions:
- The tail section is way better organized. I can fit more back there and it's not as big a pain to get the rear seat back on.
- After riding at noon I can say the lights are WAY WAY WAY too dim during the daylight. I couldn't see my turn signal indicator at all and I was specifically looking at it (at a stop in a safe location).
- Still hate the kickstand

S1att3r · February 27th, 2013, 07:12 PM

Nice.

I forgot how ugly those rear fenders are and how ugly those stock cans are on a black bike.

Yakaru · February 27th, 2013, 07:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by S1att3r

Nice.

I forgot how ugly those rear fenders are and how ugly those stock cans are on a black bike.

AreaP and Fender Clean up are coming soon (wish the group buy would hurry up :P March is going to be soooo sloooooow)

BlueHairSar · February 27th, 2013, 07:15 PM

I like the purple. Purple rims next?

Yakaru · February 27th, 2013, 07:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlueHairSar

I like the purple. Purple rims next?

Looking for a powder coater and then yep

Also getting purple spools, purple on my Pazzo Adjustables... I keep looking for a purple chain but can't find one.

S1att3r · February 27th, 2013, 07:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yakaru

AreaP and Fender Clean up are coming soon (wish the group buy would hurry up :P March is going to be soooo sloooooow)

Ya I know but I need all of March to save up for the gb.

SMman · February 27th, 2013, 07:17 PM

Great looking bike. Its nice to see you back on 2 wheels. I hope you enjoy your new 300

S1att3r · February 27th, 2013, 07:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yakaru

Looking for a powder coater and then yep

Also getting purple spools, purple on my Pazzo Adjustables... I keep looking for a purple chain but can't find one.

Scotchbright and spray paint.

Yakaru · February 27th, 2013, 07:20 PM

Is that safe to do to your chain?

S1att3r · February 27th, 2013, 07:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yakaru

Is that safe to do to your chain?

Have no idea but it would be purple.

Hunsy34 · February 27th, 2013, 07:22 PM

I can't wait for the black Ninja's to hit the east coast I am going to get one. Congrats and let me know if you find a solution to the dim gauge cluster.

S1att3r · February 27th, 2013, 07:25 PM

http://www.ekchain.jp/feature/index.html

They say their chains come in purple but Motorcycle Super Store doesn't sell them.

S1att3r · February 27th, 2013, 07:26 PM

https://www.denniskirk.com/520-mvx-s...p119934120.prd

Here you go found this.

February 26th, 2013, 09:25 PM	#2
S1att3r ninjette.org member Name: Raygan Location: North East Texas Join Date: Oct 2012 Motorcycle(s): White 2013 Ninja 300(Storm), Silver 2003 Fjr1300 Posts: 173	Congratulation. That's a nice bike sometimes I wish mine was black. __________________________________________________ ATGATT For all I know, women who ride motorcycles are all man-hating dominatrix's. It was like a mild panic attack!

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Yakaru 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. MOTM - Jun '16	So this may be a bit haphazard, and I'll update it as I ride the bike more, especially if anything changes. The first thing you notice is the power band. It's not more power, it's just power being available -- my 250 used to not get going till 4k and then REALLY got going around 9k RPMs. The 300 starts from word go. It's quite nice, actually. The clutch is super sensitive -- I just barely have to touch it to go from disengaged to fully engaged. I will need to see how this changes once I get Pazzos on board (aside: I may start a thread named something like "Ninja 250 mods that work on the 300" so we can document those things as we find them) The giant tach is super nice. The digital speedo not so much. There's two reasons for this: the first is that the speed gauge is much lower than the gauges were on my 250; I have to 'look down' much more than I did. Because it's digital it's also harder to get a 'rough' look to know about how fast you're going -- you either can read it or you can't. The lights on the dash are pretty dim. I hope I can put something brighter in for day riding. The different lights for left and right signals is a nice small touch. The gas tank is SUPER DUPER nice. Laying on top of this tank is one thousand times better than my 250. Flipside: the seat isn't as nice, I'll have to get a Corbin. The bike is very slightly taller and wider -- this makes the seat discomfort just a bit more noticable to a shortie like me. To 'reverse' up a slope I need to get off and walk the bike instead of being able to do it while riding. The extra power at the top is quite nice. I noticed I could usually be 1, sometimes 2 gears lower than I would have been on my 250. I also trivially ran with the fastest cars, instead of having to go whole-open throttle. After this I'm pretty sure the desire for a bigger bike for long freeway trips will be gone, we'll see how I feel after going back home to Vegas to know for sure. The kickstand sucks. It's a new shape, it's more awkward for me to get out and I just don't like it. Appearance wise I still prefer my 250, but there are a few design elements I care for. I may photoshop my 'dream fairings' at some point :P That's what I remember off the top of my head. Anyone have any questions? I'll try my best to answer them. Oh! My out-the-door price was under $5400 for what that's worth, but I need to go to Nevada to register so that part of the price is forthcoming.

February 26th, 2013, 10:11 PM	#10
tfkrocks ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rebecca Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300 w/ ABS, 2014 NC700X, 2008 Ninja 250 (sold), 2002 Ninja 250 (sold) Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jan '18, Sep '13	Congrats on the 300! The Corbin definitely makes a huge difference in comfort. I spent probably 5~6 hrs in the saddle last Sat. and my butt wasn't sore at all. I actually get a sore butt faster driving the car now haha. I thought you were crazy thinking the lights on the dash are dim, but then I remembered that I was running with one working dash bulb in my pre-gen 250 (bought it like that and never changed anything). Anyway, I think you're gonna have fun on the 300

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S1att3r ninjette.org member Name: Raygan Location: North East Texas Join Date: Oct 2012 Motorcycle(s): White 2013 Ninja 300(Storm), Silver 2003 Fjr1300 Posts: 173	Nice. I forgot how ugly those rear fenders are and how ugly those stock cans are on a black bike. __________________________________________________ ATGATT For all I know, women who ride motorcycles are all man-hating dominatrix's. It was like a mild panic attack!

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Hunsy34 ninjette.org member Name: Jason Location: Doylestown, PA Join Date: Feb 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250 2016 Ninja 300 1994 KTM 300 EXC Posts: 123	I can't wait for the black Ninja's to hit the east coast I am going to get one. Congrats and let me know if you find a solution to the dim gauge cluster.

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S1att3r ninjette.org member Name: Raygan Location: North East Texas Join Date: Oct 2012 Motorcycle(s): White 2013 Ninja 300(Storm), Silver 2003 Fjr1300 Posts: 173	http://www.ekchain.jp/feature/index.html They say their chains come in purple but Motorcycle Super Store doesn't sell them. __________________________________________________ ATGATT For all I know, women who ride motorcycles are all man-hating dominatrix's. It was like a mild panic attack!

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S1att3r ninjette.org member Name: Raygan Location: North East Texas Join Date: Oct 2012 Motorcycle(s): White 2013 Ninja 300(Storm), Silver 2003 Fjr1300 Posts: 173	https://www.denniskirk.com/520-mvx-s...p119934120.prd Here you go found this. __________________________________________________ ATGATT For all I know, women who ride motorcycles are all man-hating dominatrix's. It was like a mild panic attack!

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