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Old November 19th, 2017, 03:33 PM   #1
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Motorcycle(s): '74 Honda CB450K, '87 Ducati Paso750, '17 Kawasaki EX300

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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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Old November 19th, 2017, 03:52 PM   #2
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Old November 19th, 2017, 03:56 PM   #3
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Old November 19th, 2017, 10:33 PM   #4
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Old November 19th, 2017, 10:51 PM   #5
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Old November 22nd, 2017, 07:14 AM   #6
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Old November 22nd, 2017, 07:18 AM   #7
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Old November 22nd, 2017, 09:38 AM   #8
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Old November 23rd, 2017, 02:20 AM   #9
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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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Old November 23rd, 2017, 07:01 AM   #10
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Old November 23rd, 2017, 10:07 AM   #11
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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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Old November 24th, 2017, 03:55 PM   #12
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