I am now a 300 owner - Page 3

Tigerpaw · February 28th, 2013, 12:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Yakaru

- 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).

It's like the lens is "smoked" or tinted. Very weird choice by Kawasaki.

That being said...I quickly got used to it.

SMman · February 28th, 2013, 12:58 AM

Wow! That's quite a list of mods. If I were in your shoes, I'd ride the 300 the way it is and spend all that money on a track bike instead. Granted, I've never left my bikes stock and spent too much modding them, but I did do it over time. I've had the 636 for 9 years and 400SM for 6 years. Try the track as planned and go from there. It is very addictive and can get expensive, but is worth every penny.

Yakaru · February 28th, 2013, 01:02 AM

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Originally Posted by SMman

Wow! That's quite a list of mods. If I were in your shoes, I'd ride the 300 the way it is and spend all that money on a track bike instead. Granted, I've never left my bikes stock and spent too much modding them, but I did do it over time. I've had the 636 for 9 years and 400SM for 6 years. Try the track as planned and go from there. It is very addictive and can get expensive, but is worth every penny.

Plan isn't to do them all at once :P Just wanted a list. Plus a lot of these are actually 5 minute mods (block off plate, pazzo levers).

S1att3r · February 28th, 2013, 05:56 AM

15/42 is great on the 300. Plus the fender eliminator on the 300 is super easy the stock fender simply unbolts.

YamiLionheart · February 28th, 2013, 06:08 AM

Congratulations! You made a great choice.

Guessing you couldn't resist the pew pew laser cat eyes? :P

S1att3r · February 28th, 2013, 06:14 AM

If you wanted some super cheap purple you could always paint your windscreen.

Yakaru · February 28th, 2013, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by YamiLionheart

Congratulations! You made a great choice.

Guessing you couldn't resist the pew pew laser cat eyes? :P

Laser Cat Eyes are known to cause cancer in the State of California, so I'll have to install them later

Yakaru · February 28th, 2013, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by S1att3r

If you wanted some super cheap purple you could always paint your windscreen.

hahaha, no thanks

I actually made the mistake of getting the dark smoke on my 250 screen and realized afterwards it was too dark, I may not look through it a lot but it made me not want to lay as low on the tank as a safety precaution -- I'm thinking ZG Clear Sport Touring, if it comes out.

S1att3r · February 28th, 2013, 10:21 AM

Ya I have a friend who painted his black, it looks good but I'll never do it to mine.

Yakaru · February 28th, 2013, 05:41 PM

Getting Sintered pads and preload adjusted tomorrow morning. At the same time putting a hitch on my Fit so I can tow Saturn back to Nevada for registration.

SMman · February 28th, 2013, 05:57 PM

Not liking the braking like others have mentioned? Make sure they give you the "old" pads back. I worked at Mazda for a couple of years and we were told to not fit trailer hitches on our Mazda 2 and 3 models. Is your Fit rated for towing? If not, be aware that any problems it might cause won't be covered under warranty. Sorry to be a downer, just letting you know.

Yakaru · February 28th, 2013, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by SMman

Not liking the braking like others have mentioned? Make sure they give you the "old" pads back. I worked at Mazda for a couple of years and we were told to not fit trailer hitches on our Mazda 2 and 3 models. Is your Fit rated for towing? If not, be aware that any problems it might cause won't be covered under warranty. Sorry to be a downer, just letting you know.

The US manual says it isn't designed to tow, but the same model is rated 1000 lbs everywhere else in the world. I think it's that americans just hear 'you can tow' and treat it like a V12 truck. I'm also going to use the hitch for a bike rack.
Here's some details on towing with the Fit: http://www.fitfreak.net/forums/729708-post7.html

Oh, as for the braking -- I haven't had a problem with the brakes, but I've barely ridden the bike at all; just that it was the only thing explicitly called out as something I should do so I thought I'd get it out of the way.

Yakaru · March 1st, 2013, 06:47 PM

Progress update: Installed HH pads on the front and adjusted the preload.

S1att3r · March 4th, 2013, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Yakaru

Progress update: Installed HH pads on the front and adjusted the preload.

What preload setting are you using?

Yakaru · March 4th, 2013, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by S1att3r

What preload setting are you using?

2, If I recall correctly. The shop did it for free

-- we did the whole shebang, measuring from neutral, to unloaded, to with me on the bike and got it dialed in.

S1att3r · March 4th, 2013, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Yakaru

2, If I recall correctly. The shop did it for free

-- we did the whole shebang, measuring from neutral, to unloaded, to with me on the bike and got it dialed in.

lol if thats the rear the 300s come on #2 from the factory. Ive tried 1,2, and 3 but I bumped it back down to 2. On 3 any decent but I would come off of the seat.

S1att3r · March 4th, 2013, 05:50 PM

On a side note if I got a black bike I'd name it Razgriz. Kudos if you get that one.

Yakaru · March 4th, 2013, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by S1att3r

lol if thats the rear the 300s come on #2 from the factory. Ive tried 1,2, and 3 but I bumped it back down to 2. On 3 any decent but I would come off of the seat.

I think it was, we actually reset it and went through the settings but honestly it feels the same as before and that would make sense if it comes on 2 from the factory.

250rr · March 4th, 2013, 06:20 PM

Nice bike, Yakaru!

Yakaru · March 4th, 2013, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by 250rr

Nice bike, Yakaru!

Thanks, I'll definitely post more pics as she gets made pretty

tnr4 · March 14th, 2013, 07:53 PM

Loving the purple theme. Since I'm pretty much unwilling to spend money on cosmetic mods, I'll have to live vicariously through you artsy folks.

On the 15t sprocket: SO GOOD. I was just riding home tonight thinking about how much better the bike is like this. Not only do you get a usable first gear, but 2nd and 3rd gears feel so much meatier. Although I'm sure the change is objectively small, the bike subjectively 'feels' like a bigger bike to me. Being able to pull longer through each of the gears with a bigger spread of power is just really nice. I also found myself staying in 5th much more, and really just using 6th as on overdrive for when I hit the open interstate. Overall, best mod I've ever done to a bike.

Yakaru · March 14th, 2013, 08:01 PM

So for those not following -- I have found my dream bike. sadly I am not half as hot as Chloe Mortez.

S1att3r · March 14th, 2013, 08:28 PM

Is it strange one of the very first things I noticed was the massive chicken strips on that rear tire?

250rr · March 14th, 2013, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by S1att3r

Is it strange one of the very first things I noticed was the massive chicken strips on that rear tire?

Yes.

choneofakind · March 15th, 2013, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Yakaru

So for those not following -- I have found my dream bike. sadly I am not half as hot as Chloe Mortez.

Don't worry, if you rode that bike, no one would even notice you.

It's like dating a supermodel; fantastic for you when it's just the two of you, but everyone ignores you in public because of your sexy escort.

Purple Panigale takes the cake, no matter who the rider.

tfkrocks · March 31st, 2013, 01:40 PM

So I have what started out as a blue oil cap, but it turned purple. Any chance you'd be interested Yakuru?

Yakaru · March 31st, 2013, 01:43 PM

WANT!

February 28th, 2013, 12:58 AM	#82
SMman ninjette.org guru Name: Danger Location: Canada Join Date: Jan 2011 Motorcycle(s): 15 CBR300R, 14 BWS50, 09 FZ1, 09 Ninja 250, 06 CRF450R Motard, 03 ZX-6R Posts: 422	Wow! That's quite a list of mods. If I were in your shoes, I'd ride the 300 the way it is and spend all that money on a track bike instead. Granted, I've never left my bikes stock and spent too much modding them, but I did do it over time. I've had the 636 for 9 years and 400SM for 6 years. Try the track as planned and go from there. It is very addictive and can get expensive, but is worth every penny. __________________________________________________ 15 CBR300R, 14 BWS50, 09 FZ1, 09 Ninja 250, 06 CRF450R Motard, 03 ZX-6R 636

February 28th, 2013, 05:56 AM	#84
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	15/42 is great on the 300. Plus the fender eliminator on the 300 is super easy the stock fender simply unbolts. __________________________________________________ ATGATT For all I know, women who ride motorcycles are all man-hating dominatrix's. It was like a mild panic attack!

February 28th, 2013, 06:14 AM	#86
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	If you wanted some super cheap purple you could always paint your windscreen. __________________________________________________ ATGATT For all I know, women who ride motorcycles are all man-hating dominatrix's. It was like a mild panic attack!

February 28th, 2013, 10:21 AM	#89
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	Ya I have a friend who painted his black, it looks good but I'll never do it to mine. __________________________________________________ ATGATT For all I know, women who ride motorcycles are all man-hating dominatrix's. It was like a mild panic attack!

February 28th, 2013, 05:57 PM	#91
SMman ninjette.org guru Name: Danger Location: Canada Join Date: Jan 2011 Motorcycle(s): 15 CBR300R, 14 BWS50, 09 FZ1, 09 Ninja 250, 06 CRF450R Motard, 03 ZX-6R Posts: 422	Not liking the braking like others have mentioned? Make sure they give you the "old" pads back. I worked at Mazda for a couple of years and we were told to not fit trailer hitches on our Mazda 2 and 3 models. Is your Fit rated for towing? If not, be aware that any problems it might cause won't be covered under warranty. Sorry to be a downer, just letting you know. __________________________________________________ 15 CBR300R, 14 BWS50, 09 FZ1, 09 Ninja 250, 06 CRF450R Motard, 03 ZX-6R 636

February 28th, 2013, 06:08 AM	#85
YamiLionheart ninjette.org member Name: Mike Location: Eastern LI, NY Join Date: Jan 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: 166	Congratulations! You made a great choice. Guessing you couldn't resist the pew pew laser cat eyes? :P

February 28th, 2013, 05:41 PM	#90
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	Getting Sintered pads and preload adjusted tomorrow morning. At the same time putting a hitch on my Fit so I can tow Saturn back to Nevada for registration.

March 1st, 2013, 06:47 PM	#93
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	Progress update: Installed HH pads on the front and adjusted the preload.

March 4th, 2013, 05:50 PM	#97
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	On a side note if I got a black bike I'd name it Razgriz. Kudos if you get that one. __________________________________________________ ATGATT For all I know, women who ride motorcycles are all man-hating dominatrix's. It was like a mild panic attack!

March 4th, 2013, 06:20 PM	#99
250rr ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Mark Location: Portland Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): Cheap Italian Suit. Otherwise known as Dew Kitty Posts: A lot.	Nice bike, Yakaru!

March 14th, 2013, 07:53 PM	#101
tnr4 ninjette.org sage Name: Travis Location: Washington, DC Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): Suzuki GSX650F! Past: Kawasaki Ninja 300 (Sold); Triumph Street Triple (Sold); Kawasaki Ninja 250 (Sold) Posts: 664	Loving the purple theme. Since I'm pretty much unwilling to spend money on cosmetic mods, I'll have to live vicariously through you artsy folks. On the 15t sprocket: SO GOOD. I was just riding home tonight thinking about how much better the bike is like this. Not only do you get a usable first gear, but 2nd and 3rd gears feel so much meatier. Although I'm sure the change is objectively small, the bike subjectively 'feels' like a bigger bike to me. Being able to pull longer through each of the gears with a bigger spread of power is just really nice. I also found myself staying in 5th much more, and really just using 6th as on overdrive for when I hit the open interstate. Overall, best mod I've ever done to a bike.

March 14th, 2013, 08:28 PM	#103
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	Is it strange one of the very first things I noticed was the massive chicken strips on that rear tire? __________________________________________________ ATGATT For all I know, women who ride motorcycles are all man-hating dominatrix's. It was like a mild panic attack!

March 31st, 2013, 01:43 PM	#107
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	WANT!

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