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January 6th, 2016, 02:51 PM
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ninjette.org newbie
Name: Nick
Location: California
Join Date: Jan 2016 Motorcycle(s): Kawasaki Ninja 300 Posts: 1
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Rainy season maintenance Ninja 300
Hi all.I've been riding for about 6 months, but not for the last couple of weeks because of the rain. I want to go for a ride, but I was wondering if there is any maintenance or checks that I should do first. The bike is not kept in a garage and was exposed to the rain directly. Also, are there any daily checks and maintenance I should be doing? Any advice or help would be appreciated. Thanks all.
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January 6th, 2016, 03:36 PM
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ninjette.org member
Name: Brion
Location: Rochester, NY
Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2016 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom / 2017 Kawasaki Ninja 300 Posts: 133
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Being kept in the rain keep an eye on the condition of the drive chain and keep the throttle and clutch cable lubed properly.
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January 6th, 2016, 03:43 PM
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ninjette.org member
Name: Brion
Location: Rochester, NY
Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2016 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom / 2017 Kawasaki Ninja 300 Posts: 133
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I would also look into purchasing a water proof bike cover.
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January 7th, 2016, 01:43 PM
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ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Al
Location: York, Pa
Join Date: Dec 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300..............2008 Ninja 500-sold...2009 Ninja 250-Crashed Posts: Too much.
MOTM - Sep '14
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Your rainy season is called "not winter" on the east coast.
No need to do anything beyond normal maintenance which includes regular cleaning of the chain and periodic lubbing of throttle and clutch cable.
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January 7th, 2016, 03:11 PM
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n00bie to wannabie
Name: Bill
Location: St Ives, BC (Shuswap Lake)
Join Date: Sep 2015 Motorcycle(s): 2012 250R (Red), 2005 VFR800A (Red), CRF450X (Red), 2012 F800GS (Wants to be Red!) Posts: A lot.
MOTM - Nov '15
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Based on news reports from California recently; check for mud on your chain, in your carbs & air box, in your exhaust & headers and up your wazoo!
 A cover is a good idea but oil your chain & cables before you cover it.
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