New 3ØØ rider in Florida

3ØØ · August 3rd, 2016, 02:07 PM

New rider here in Florida. Passed the MSF course(requirement here in Fl), then bought a '13 ninja 3ØØ Stardust White with 848 miles.

Currently waiting to get back on the bike, engine blew last Friday with only less than 1300 miles on it. Good thing for that extended warranty

allanoue · August 3rd, 2016, 02:09 PM

csmith12 · August 3rd, 2016, 02:42 PM

Welcome again!

3ØØ · August 3rd, 2016, 03:15 PM

thanks guys.

csmith, you must enjoy your R6's, i rode my friends '12 R6 the other day and had a blast.

csmith12 · August 3rd, 2016, 03:21 PM

I pull around 40+ track days a year. You could indeed say I enjoy my bikes. I do ride the 250 on track too.

Aside of the obvious power difference, I find my 250 is similar in a lot of ways to the r6. Can you say the same for the 300?

CaliGrrl · August 3rd, 2016, 03:23 PM

Welcome!

3ØØ · August 3rd, 2016, 03:31 PM

wow, 40+ track days, thats sweet. this is my 1st bike and i eventually want to get some track time in the future. more for learing than anything.

as far as similarities between my 300 and the R6, i cant say there any many, besides the seat height, maybe the steering(probably because im a noob),and that it was a dog in the lower rpms lol. I thought the R6 was more comfortable (6'0 195lbs w/o gear), it felt like i sat in the bike, not on it. the hand grips were fatter, which i liked, the rearsets were better positioned for me, just seemed way different to me. R6 is great bike, always wanted one until recent. whenever i upgrade i think im going 600RR though

caligrrl

csmith12 · August 3rd, 2016, 03:42 PM

Dude!!! Your thoughts are almost the same as mine. Steering is the #1 reason I can bounce back and forth between the two during the same day, so perhaps your n00b perception isn't so far off.

The 250 takes a bit of ergo/suspension changes to get even the same zip code of the r6 but after the mods the feel is "close enough" while in the corners, but not so much on the highways imho. You're spot on about it being doggish in the lower rpm range, but so are our little ninjas. So I pretty much ride them the same for the most part. The fatter grips are solved by the Oury brand grips and they are super cheap too!

I have ridden my friends 08 600rr as well, they are fabulous bikes, can't say I blame him for his love of the honda.

snot · August 3rd, 2016, 04:02 PM

Welcome

How did the engine blow?

3ØØ · August 3rd, 2016, 04:02 PM

my friend who actually owns thar R6, thinks im crazy for thinking his bike is comfortable lol
the R6 seems to have as nimble steering as the 300, but feels a tad top heavier, not an issue for me. maybe its the seating position, like i said, i feel like i sat IN the bike, not ON it.

looking into new grips, stock ones cramp my hands and i dont even have large hands.

3ØØ · August 3rd, 2016, 04:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by snot

Welcome

How did the engine blow?

I heard/felt a rattle in the engine and lost all power near the end of a 2 hour ride in the upper rpms's lol. luckily i was 2 blocks from home, i shut the engine off and coasted home. went to start the engine once i got home, it didnt want to kick over, like the battery didnt have any juice, or that the engine was locked up. i let it sit for 15 minutes, started it up, heard a loud slap/knock.

im a mechanic by trade, been around/built/owned/raced high hp cars my whole life, first thoughts was broken rod. drained about one shot glass of oil, chunks, not shavings came out.

i googled broken rods on ninja 300, and this isnt an isolated incident. other threads on the web say their rod bolts backed off from improper torque, and others say they completely sheared off. this was mostly in the 2013 model, which i happen to own. theres a whole thread dedicated to this on kawaninja300(am i allowed to post the link? didnt read the rules lol but who does anyway).
go kawasaki

this is exactly what happened to me, but a louder higher pitched noise

Link to original page on YouTube.

Snake · August 3rd, 2016, 04:30 PM

Hello and welcome!

VaFish · August 4th, 2016, 03:56 AM

Welcome!

Sorry to hear about the bike, but glad you got the extended warranty.

Motofool · August 4th, 2016, 06:24 AM

Welcome !!!

Where in Florida?

3ØØ · August 4th, 2016, 06:40 AM

everyone, i appreciate all the warm welcomes.

i am about an hour north of tampa by crystal river.

JohnnyBravo · August 5th, 2016, 05:19 AM

yikes 1300 an a blown engine

3ØØ · August 5th, 2016, 06:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnnyBravo

yikes 1300 an a blown engine

"yikes" was my thoughts at the exact moment i lost power

JohnnyBravo · August 5th, 2016, 06:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 3ØØ

"yikes" was my thoughts at the exact moment i lost power

Sorry you got one of the bad ones... I know I wouldn't has been very happy if mine popped like that

3ØØ · August 5th, 2016, 06:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnnyBravo

Sorry you got one of the bad ones... I know I wouldn't has been very happy if mine popped like that

ahh, its no big deal. bike is mint, besides the engine, got it for a steal, plus extended warranty until December 2017.

Only thing that sucks is that i had it for 7 days then this happened. hopefully the dealer will hurry up, i want to get back out on the road

JohnnyBravo · August 5th, 2016, 06:35 AM

And have a fresh motor to boot, that's not the worst idea in the world. Hope they do a speedy delivery for ya

August 3rd, 2016, 02:07 PM	#1
3ØØ ninjette.org guru Name: shinobi Location: Sunshine State Join Date: Jul 2016 Motorcycle(s): '13 ninja 300 Posts: 447	New 3ØØ rider in Florida New rider here in Florida. Passed the MSF course(requirement here in Fl), then bought a '13 ninja 3ØØ Stardust White with 848 miles. Currently waiting to get back on the bike, engine blew last Friday with only less than 1300 miles on it. Good thing for that extended warranty
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August 3rd, 2016, 02:09 PM	#2
allanoue 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	__________________________________________________ Keep calm and ride on -Motofool Never quit on a rainy day -ally99

August 3rd, 2016, 02:42 PM	#3
csmith12 The Corner Whisperer Name: Chris (aka Reactor) Location: Northern KY Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	Welcome again! __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

August 3rd, 2016, 03:21 PM	#5
csmith12 The Corner Whisperer Name: Chris (aka Reactor) Location: Northern KY Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	I pull around 40+ track days a year. You could indeed say I enjoy my bikes. I do ride the 250 on track too. Aside of the obvious power difference, I find my 250 is similar in a lot of ways to the r6. Can you say the same for the 300? __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

August 3rd, 2016, 03:42 PM	#8
csmith12 The Corner Whisperer Name: Chris (aka Reactor) Location: Northern KY Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	Dude!!! Your thoughts are almost the same as mine. Steering is the #1 reason I can bounce back and forth between the two during the same day, so perhaps your n00b perception isn't so far off. The 250 takes a bit of ergo/suspension changes to get even the same zip code of the r6 but after the mods the feel is "close enough" while in the corners, but not so much on the highways imho. You're spot on about it being doggish in the lower rpm range, but so are our little ninjas. So I pretty much ride them the same for the most part. The fatter grips are solved by the Oury brand grips and they are super cheap too! I have ridden my friends 08 600rr as well, they are fabulous bikes, can't say I blame him for his love of the honda. __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

August 3rd, 2016, 03:15 PM	#4
3ØØ ninjette.org guru Name: shinobi Location: Sunshine State Join Date: Jul 2016 Motorcycle(s): '13 ninja 300 Posts: 447	thanks guys. csmith, you must enjoy your R6's, i rode my friends '12 R6 the other day and had a blast.

August 3rd, 2016, 03:23 PM	#6
CaliGrrl ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Kerry Location: Ventura, CA Join Date: Jan 2016 Motorcycle(s): Ninja650 Posts: A lot. MOTM - Apr '18, Apr '17, Apr '16	Welcome!

August 3rd, 2016, 03:31 PM	#7
3ØØ ninjette.org guru Name: shinobi Location: Sunshine State Join Date: Jul 2016 Motorcycle(s): '13 ninja 300 Posts: 447	wow, 40+ track days, thats sweet. this is my 1st bike and i eventually want to get some track time in the future. more for learing than anything. as far as similarities between my 300 and the R6, i cant say there any many, besides the seat height, maybe the steering(probably because im a noob),and that it was a dog in the lower rpms lol. I thought the R6 was more comfortable (6'0 195lbs w/o gear), it felt like i sat in the bike, not on it. the hand grips were fatter, which i liked, the rearsets were better positioned for me, just seemed way different to me. R6 is great bike, always wanted one until recent. whenever i upgrade i think im going 600RR though caligrrl

August 3rd, 2016, 04:02 PM	#9
snot sammich maker Name: snot Location: West Ohio - in the kitchen Join Date: Feb 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 white 300, 09 KLX 250 SF, 09 thunder blue 250(traded) Posts: A lot. MOTM - Apr '15	Welcome How did the engine blow? __________________________________________________ https://www.brocksperformance.com/VZ...0035+C450.aspx

August 3rd, 2016, 04:30 PM	#12
Snake ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rick Location: Alexandria, Louisiana Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much. MOTY - 2017, MOTM - Jan '19, Oct '16, May '14	Hello and welcome!

August 4th, 2016, 03:56 AM	#13
VaFish ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Tom Location: Northern Virginia Join Date: Jul 2015 Motorcycle(s): 2001 Ninja 250, 2019 Harley Ultra Classic, 2001 Suzuki SV650 Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jan '16	Welcome! Sorry to hear about the bike, but glad you got the extended warranty.

August 4th, 2016, 06:24 AM	#14
Motofool Daily Ninjette rider Name: Hernan Location: Florida Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250 Posts: A lot. MOTY - 2016, MOTM - Dec '12, Jan '14, Jan '15, May '16	Welcome !!! Where in Florida? __________________________________________________ *Motofool* *.................................Never ride faster than your guardian angel can fly* "Mankind is composed of two sorts of men — those who love and create, and those who hate and destroy. Love is the bond between men, the way to teach and the center of the world." - José Martí

August 4th, 2016, 06:40 AM	#15
3ØØ ninjette.org guru Name: shinobi Location: Sunshine State Join Date: Jul 2016 Motorcycle(s): '13 ninja 300 Posts: 447	everyone, i appreciate all the warm welcomes. i am about an hour north of tampa by crystal river.

August 5th, 2016, 05:19 AM	#16
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	yikes 1300 an a blown engine __________________________________________________

August 5th, 2016, 06:35 AM	#20
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	And have a fresh motor to boot, that's not the worst idea in the world. Hope they do a speedy delivery for ya __________________________________________________

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