The little things

anacron · May 31st, 2013, 10:00 AM

So, I've had my bike for a solid month now. Its got 130 odd miles on it and aside from being generally pleased with the experience, I found myself really growing attached to the little things from the little 300.

For example, I went out for a spirited ride yesterday and I just couldn't wipe the big, fat grin off my face. It wasn't because the 300 falls into corners so easily nor the silky smooth clutch action, nor the surprisingly crisp gearbox (lots of people have complained about this, but my experience has been really good). It was actually the whining of the air intake whenever I took the revs past 6k. I mean, come on, that think sounded like a spooling jet engine.

So, yeah. I'm anacron and I'm a Ninjaholic.

Jiggles · May 31st, 2013, 10:06 AM

Omg, you went over 6k before the bike was broken in? You've destroyed your engine.

Mine doesn't sound like a jet engine, are you using jet fuel?

anacron · May 31st, 2013, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Jiggles

Omg, you went over 6k before the bike was broken in? You've destroyed your engine.

Mine doesn't sound like a jet engine, are you using jet fuel?

No jet fuel, just gasoline + fairy dust. Them fairies be loud.

ninjamunky85 · May 31st, 2013, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by anacron

So, I've had my bike for a solid month now. Its got 130 odd miles on it

What?

I've had my 300 for not even 4 days and it's already got well over 200 miles on it, and that's only because I haven't gotten to ride it as much as I've wanted too.

That 600 miles is gonna come quick. Oh, and I took mine to 105mph displayed on the first ride.

anacron · May 31st, 2013, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by ninjamunky85

What?

I've had my 300 for not even 4 days and it's already got well over 200 miles on it, and that's only because I haven't gotten to ride it as much as I've wanted too.

That 600 miles is gonna come quick. Oh, and I took mine to 105mph displayed on the first ride.

Yeah... full-time PhD student and don't need to commute. 105, That's awesome!! At the rev limiter or still some left?

ninjamunky85 · May 31st, 2013, 11:01 AM

Don't remember what the RPM's were I think around 10 or 11K. I do remember that it got there quite easily though. I'm 5'10" 145 lbs so ymmv.

I will agree with you though that there are a lot of little things about the 300 that I like. The shape of the tank, the slipper clutch, the exhaust sound, and I could go on.

Jiggles · May 31st, 2013, 11:05 AM

The wooden seat, the spongy suspension, the crappy throttle off response, the dying at stops, the rusting exhaust, yep, the little things

Alex · May 31st, 2013, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by anacron

nor the surprisingly crisp gearbox (lots of people have complained about this, but my experience has been really good).

I don't understand people complaining about the 300's gearbox. I've owned almost all makes, and ridden pretty much every type of bike out there. The gearbox on the 300 is incredibly smooth, with easy engagement up and down, with a very light touch. I haven't missed a shift on it yet.

ninjamunky85 · May 31st, 2013, 11:10 AM

I did have mine die at a stop for the first time yesterday, and was like wtf?

ninjamunky85 · May 31st, 2013, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Alex

I don't understand people complaining about the 300's gearbox. I've owned almost all makes, and ridden pretty much every type of bike out there. The gearbox on the 300 is incredibly smooth, with easy engagement up and down, with a very light touch. I haven't missed a shift on it yet.

anacron · May 31st, 2013, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Jiggles

The wooden seat, the spongy suspension, the crappy throttle off response, the dying at stops, the rusting exhaust, yep, the little things

I've had the engine bog down when trying to get going from an uphill stop, but its never cut out. I was just careful to work the friction zone and give it enough gas.

Are we talking straight up dying with the clutch pulled in?

Byakkotai · May 31st, 2013, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by anacron

Are we talking straight up dying with the clutch pulled in?

Why yes, yes we are.

And Jiggles forgot about them stock brakes

fishdip · May 31st, 2013, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Jiggles

The wooden seat, the spongy suspension, the crappy throttle off response, the dying at stops, the rusting exhaust, yep, the little things

ninjamunky85 · May 31st, 2013, 11:39 AM

Who complains about the suspension and brakes on a $5k bike? I mean c'mon, what do you expect?

Jiggles · May 31st, 2013, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by ninjamunky85

Who complains about the suspension and brakes on a $5k bike? I mean c'mon, what do you expect?

I front end that doesn't dive 5 inches when I let off the gas

ninjamunky85 · May 31st, 2013, 12:29 PM

Doesn't happen to me. Maybe you should lose some weight.

tnr4 · May 31st, 2013, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Alex

I don't understand people complaining about the 300's gearbox. I've owned almost all makes, and ridden pretty much every type of bike out there. The gearbox on the 300 is incredibly smooth, with easy engagement up and down, with a very light touch. I haven't missed a shift on it yet.

YUP.

snowbandit · June 6th, 2013, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Jiggles

The wooden seat, the spongy suspension, the crappy throttle off response, the dying at stops, the rusting exhaust, yep, the little things

YES. Here, here to all of that except the dying at stops lol.

Jiggles · June 6th, 2013, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by snowbandit

YES. Here, here to all of that except the dying at stops lol.

Mine has stopped dying at stops but everything else still sucks!!!

Hunsy34 · June 16th, 2013, 05:12 PM

Does anyone know the reason for dying at stops? Any fixes?

Joshorilla · June 16th, 2013, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Hunsy34

Does anyone know the reason for dying at stops? Any fixes?

Keep the RPM's higher by twisting the throttle a little more and work the friction zone on the clutch.

The FI 250 will do this also, when slowing down you just let of the clutch a little and give it a twist, I do it as if it's second nature now, it's the difference in having an active computerised system controlling the fueling over having it literally sucked into the engine, more precise, but with a little bug at low rpm's while decellerating.

Byakkotai · August 2nd, 2013, 11:16 AM

Saw it on the 300 site but the ECU recall (stalling probs) is now going on too it seems - ran my VIN and saw the info on Kawi's website.

Jiggles · August 2nd, 2013, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Byakkotai

Saw it on the 300 site but the ECU recall (stalling probs) is now going on too it seems - ran my VIN and saw the info on Kawi's website.

Sweet, I gotta take mine in

anacron · August 8th, 2013, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Byakkotai

Saw it on the 300 site but the ECU recall (stalling probs) is now going on too it seems - ran my VIN and saw the info on Kawi's website.

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Originally Posted by Jiggles

Sweet, I gotta take mine in

Ran my VIN too and apparently I'm up for the ECU recall.

Weird... I haven't had any issues with stalling under decel (rev matching or clutch in and drop multiple gears).

Started hating the positive neutral finder though.

Edit: I see some rust on the exhaust too (time to grab some vinegar and elbow grease), or maybe just buy an Area P exhaust.

May 31st, 2013, 10:00 AM	#1
anacron ninjette.org guru Name: Adi Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Apr 2013 Motorcycle(s): Triumph Street Triple R Posts: 380	The little things So, I've had my bike for a solid month now. Its got 130 odd miles on it and aside from being generally pleased with the experience, I found myself really growing attached to the little things from the little 300. For example, I went out for a spirited ride yesterday and I just couldn't wipe the big, fat grin off my face. It wasn't because the 300 falls into corners so easily nor the silky smooth clutch action, nor the surprisingly crisp gearbox (lots of people have complained about this, but my experience has been really good). It was actually the whining of the air intake whenever I took the revs past 6k. I mean, come on, that think sounded like a spooling jet engine. So, yeah. I'm anacron and I'm a Ninjaholic.

May 31st, 2013, 10:06 AM	#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	Omg, you went over 6k before the bike was broken in? You've destroyed your engine. Mine doesn't sound like a jet engine, are you using jet fuel? __________________________________________________ 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

May 31st, 2013, 11:01 AM	#6
ninjamunky85 Que Buenos Son!!! Name: Ryan Location: Grovetucky, OH Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): Aprilia Shiver 750, Husaberg FE 450, Ninja 300 (sold), xr100 Posts: A lot. MOTM - Nov '14	Don't remember what the RPM's were I think around 10 or 11K. I do remember that it got there quite easily though. I'm 5'10" 145 lbs so ymmv. I will agree with you though that there are a lot of little things about the 300 that I like. The shape of the tank, the slipper clutch, the exhaust sound, and I could go on. __________________________________________________ Don't do something because it's easy,.. Do it because it's not! If you aren't going forward, then you're falling behind. "Drive it like you stole it"!!!

May 31st, 2013, 11:05 AM	#7
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	The wooden seat, the spongy suspension, the crappy throttle off response, the dying at stops, the rusting exhaust, yep, the little things __________________________________________________ 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

May 31st, 2013, 11:10 AM	#9
ninjamunky85 Que Buenos Son!!! Name: Ryan Location: Grovetucky, OH Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): Aprilia Shiver 750, Husaberg FE 450, Ninja 300 (sold), xr100 Posts: A lot. MOTM - Nov '14	I did have mine die at a stop for the first time yesterday, and was like wtf? __________________________________________________ Don't do something because it's easy,.. Do it because it's not! If you aren't going forward, then you're falling behind. "Drive it like you stole it"!!!

May 31st, 2013, 11:39 AM	#14
ninjamunky85 Que Buenos Son!!! Name: Ryan Location: Grovetucky, OH Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): Aprilia Shiver 750, Husaberg FE 450, Ninja 300 (sold), xr100 Posts: A lot. MOTM - Nov '14	Who complains about the suspension and brakes on a $5k bike? I mean c'mon, what do you expect? __________________________________________________ Don't do something because it's easy,.. Do it because it's not! If you aren't going forward, then you're falling behind. "Drive it like you stole it"!!!

May 31st, 2013, 12:29 PM	#16
ninjamunky85 Que Buenos Son!!! Name: Ryan Location: Grovetucky, OH Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): Aprilia Shiver 750, Husaberg FE 450, Ninja 300 (sold), xr100 Posts: A lot. MOTM - Nov '14	Doesn't happen to me. Maybe you should lose some weight. __________________________________________________ Don't do something because it's easy,.. Do it because it's not! If you aren't going forward, then you're falling behind. "Drive it like you stole it"!!!

June 16th, 2013, 05:12 PM	#20
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	Does anyone know the reason for dying at stops? Any fixes?

August 2nd, 2013, 11:16 AM	#22
Byakkotai ninjette.org guru Name: Roger Location: NorCali - East Bay Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 White Ninja 300 Posts: 379	Saw it on the 300 site but the ECU recall (stalling probs) is now going on too it seems - ran my VIN and saw the info on Kawi's website.

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