How to break in a Ninja 300

Jiggles · March 21st, 2013, 06:43 PM

Enjoy.

Link to original page on YouTube.

Jiggles · March 21st, 2013, 06:47 PM

Ah **** its processing balls

xSean13 · March 21st, 2013, 06:48 PM

Great video

Jiggles · March 21st, 2013, 06:56 PM

It works now

Jono · March 21st, 2013, 06:59 PM

At 1:10 is that the same Camry that hit you?

csmith12 · March 21st, 2013, 07:14 PM

adouglas · March 21st, 2013, 07:16 PM

damdamdam

I TOTALLY forgot to break in the countersteering on my GSXR when I rode it home in blowing snow last weekend.

I would have bounced it off the rev limiter to break that in, but I would have been going like Warp 4 on residential streets belonging to the mob and in New Jersey they shoot you for doing things like that, youknowwhatImsayin?

Am I screwed?

Thanks.

Byakkotai · March 21st, 2013, 09:29 PM

Ok, I see now what I did wrong...

S1att3r · March 22nd, 2013, 05:01 AM

So I broke mine in wrong so does that mean its going to explode nows?

subxero · March 22nd, 2013, 05:14 AM

hopefully there isn't a next installment..... "How to break a ninja 300"

break the cycle.....but...don't like break the motorcycle... i mean..... ahhh whatever

JohnnyBravo · March 22nd, 2013, 05:22 AM

I never saw a real point to a book version break in process

choneofakind · March 22nd, 2013, 07:03 AM

"The brakes suck a donkey dick"

Oil change. Do it. Do it now.

adouglas · March 22nd, 2013, 07:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by choneofakind

Oil change. Do it. Do it now.

This.

I'm using this for my brand-new GSXR (which happens to be my first brand-new bike):

http://motorcycleinfo.calsci.com/NewBike.html

The key part is that first 50 miles. I followed the procedure as closely as I could for my ride home from the dealer, which was long enough to put me in the ballpark... about 80 miles.

When I drained the crankcase clouds of what must be metal particles were clearly visible in the oil. I'm a believer now... waiting for the 600-mile service for your first change is nuts.

But then, we ARE talking about Jiggles here...

choneofakind · March 22nd, 2013, 07:27 AM

Good man Andrew. Oil changes are uber important for a new engine. Use good old cheap conventional oil, and change it often in a new engine.

Jono · March 22nd, 2013, 07:37 AM

Jiggles, You should never change the oil on the 300. Let's see how long that engine will last.

If history holds true you won't have to worry about the engine dying because you will total the bike before the engine has problems.

GlassAnkles · March 22nd, 2013, 07:50 AM

i usually change new bikes oil at 200 miles with non-synthetic, then start to slowly beat on it depending on how much i spent on it

Jiggles · March 22nd, 2013, 10:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jono

Jiggles, You should never change the oil on the 300. Let's see how long that engine will last.

If history holds true you won't have to worry about the engine dying because you will total the bike before the engine has problems.

This hahaha

I still have an oil filter for the n1k I wonder if it'll fit the 300

Jiggles · March 22nd, 2013, 12:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by choneofakind

"The brakes suck a donkey dick"

Oil change. Do it. Do it now.

Dude you have no idea, the brakes are so bad I was afraid to ride it home. Impossible to lock up the wheels with these brakes

Lychee · March 22nd, 2013, 12:34 PM

@Jiggles, You're doing it wrong, you made it home without crashing

alex.s · March 22nd, 2013, 12:34 PM

i feel so bad for that poor poor bike.

hirubhaiambani · March 22nd, 2013, 12:38 PM

Breakin Wheelies

Alex · March 22nd, 2013, 01:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jiggles

Dude you have no idea, the brakes are so bad I was afraid to ride it home. Impossible to lock up the wheels with these brakes

Poor man's ABS. They bed in and get a bit better, but you'll want to change at least the fronts out for HH pads pretty quick. They take the same type as the 250's, so all of those old wiki articles still stand. I have the EBC FA197HH in front now, and after a little worry about bedding even them in, the performance is fine.

choneofakind · March 22nd, 2013, 01:15 PM

If I had a 300, I'd go the SS lines, HH pads, and maybe Brembo MC route.

Yakaru · March 22nd, 2013, 02:05 PM

Very cute, I liked the video except for the 'do illegal ****' part -- I realize it's a bit different but my 250 was ruined by an illegal left hand over double yellows so consider yourself chastised!

contact148 · March 22nd, 2013, 02:29 PM

3 bikes why the F not??...well that gives you 3 days of crashing before running out of bikes!!

alex.s · March 22nd, 2013, 03:28 PM

4 bikes is better than 3 bikes.

250rr · March 22nd, 2013, 03:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by contact148

3 bikes why the F not??...well that gives you 3 days of crashing before running out of bikes!!

That's not very nice. Should give him three fortnights. At least.

Jiggles · March 22nd, 2013, 03:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alex.s

4 bikes is better than 3 bikes.

There's another 250 on the side yard

alex.s · March 22nd, 2013, 03:41 PM

pregen? sell me your engine.

Jiggles · March 22nd, 2013, 03:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex

Poor man's ABS. They bed in and get a bit better, but you'll want to change at least the fronts out for HH pads pretty quick. They take the same type as the 250's, so all of those old wiki articles still stand. I have the EBC FA197HH in front now, and after a little worry about bedding even them in, the performance is fine.

Ya first mod will be brakes and tires

JohnnyBravo · March 25th, 2013, 04:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by adouglas

This.

I'm using this for my brand-new GSXR (which happens to be my first brand-new bike):

http://motorcycleinfo.calsci.com/NewBike.html

The key part is that first 50 miles. I followed the procedure as closely as I could for my ride home from the dealer, which was long enough to put me in the ballpark... about 80 miles.

When I drained the crankcase clouds of what must be metal particles were clearly visible in the oil. I'm a believer now... waiting for the 600-mile service for your first change is nuts.

But then, we ARE talking about Jiggles here...

Doesn't sound like a bad plan at all ! I may try this out myself in a few days

March 21st, 2013, 06:43 PM	#1
Jiggles Jigglin' your Jiglets Name: Sean Location: San Jose, Ca Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 K1300S, 2013 Ninja 300, 2011 Ninja 250R, Faster than Unregistered's ninjette Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 1 MOTM - Apr '13	How to break in a Ninja 300 Enjoy. Link to original page on YouTube. __________________________________________________ If the Ninja 250 doesn't have enough power for you, then you don't know how to ride it. AFM #676 Supersports are for n00bs

March 21st, 2013, 06:47 PM	#2
Jiggles Jigglin' your Jiglets Name: Sean Location: San Jose, Ca Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 K1300S, 2013 Ninja 300, 2011 Ninja 250R, Faster than Unregistered's ninjette Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 1 MOTM - Apr '13	Ah **** its processing balls __________________________________________________ If the Ninja 250 doesn't have enough power for you, then you don't know how to ride it. AFM #676 Supersports are for n00bs

March 21st, 2013, 06:56 PM	#4
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March 21st, 2013, 06:59 PM	#5
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xSean13 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Sean Location: Middle TN Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250r (sold) / '03 CBR 600RR Posts: A lot.	Great video

March 21st, 2013, 07:16 PM	#7
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March 21st, 2013, 09:29 PM	#8
Byakkotai ninjette.org guru Name: Roger Location: NorCali - East Bay Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 White Ninja 300 Posts: 379	Ok, I see now what I did wrong...

March 22nd, 2013, 05:01 AM	#9
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	So I broke mine in wrong so does that mean its going to explode nows? __________________________________________________ ATGATT For all I know, women who ride motorcycles are all man-hating dominatrix's. It was like a mild panic attack!

March 22nd, 2013, 05:14 AM	#10
subxero dirty boy Name: Joe Location: Johnstown, PA Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): I don't even know anymore?? Posts: A lot. MOTM - Apr '14	hopefully there isn't a next installment..... "How to break a ninja 300" break the cycle.....but...don't like break the motorcycle... i mean..... ahhh whatever
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March 22nd, 2013, 05:22 AM	#11
JohnnyBravo 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	I never saw a real point to a book version break in process

March 22nd, 2013, 07:03 AM	#12
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	"The brakes suck a donkey dick" Oil change. Do it. Do it now.

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choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	Good man Andrew. Oil changes are uber important for a new engine. Use good old cheap conventional oil, and change it often in a new engine.

March 22nd, 2013, 07:37 AM	#15
Jono ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jono Location: Memphis, TN Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Triumph Street Triple, 2009 KLX250SF, 2003 Suzuki SV650S (Sold), 2006 Ninja 250 (Sold) Posts: A lot.	Jiggles, You should never change the oil on the 300. Let's see how long that engine will last. If history holds true you won't have to worry about the engine dying because you will total the bike before the engine has problems.

March 22nd, 2013, 07:50 AM	#16
GlassAnkles ninjette.org member Name: Mo Location: KS Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): 02 zx-12r, 13 zx-10r abs Posts: 245	i usually change new bikes oil at 200 miles with non-synthetic, then start to slowly beat on it depending on how much i spent on it

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March 22nd, 2013, 12:34 PM	#20
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choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	If I had a 300, I'd go the SS lines, HH pads, and maybe Brembo MC route.

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March 22nd, 2013, 02:29 PM	#25
contact148 ninjette.org member Name: Matt Location: Toronto Join Date: Mar 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250 2013 GSXR 600 Posts: 96	3 bikes why the F not??...well that gives you 3 days of crashing before running out of bikes!!
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March 22nd, 2013, 03:28 PM	#26
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	4 bikes is better than 3 bikes. __________________________________________________

March 22nd, 2013, 03:41 PM	#29
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	pregen? sell me your engine. __________________________________________________

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