Converted my 300R to handlebars

R.M.Maltbie · March 30th, 2014, 06:55 PM

Just want to thank Renthal and Competition Werkes for their support with this project!

http://motoinked.com/2014/03/30/part...ar-conversion/

Only issue was the front brake line from the master cylinder to the ABS unit. It looks like CoreMoto makes extended lines for the ABS unit, so I'm hoping that will fix the issue. Otherwise, it was a successful installation! I'm so excited!

Next up? Remove the front cowlings and sell to get the Showyomoto alien headlight! And other fighter goodies!

*Oh, and I switched to synthetic oil in light of recent rumors of motors blowing up. I commute 50 miles one way, averaging 85 mph (9.5K rpms in 5th gear. Gotta love CA traffic right?). According to the folks at Kawi, the synthetic oil should help prolong the shelf life of my engine. But now that I'm waiting for brake lines, the 300 gets a break.

Anyone do any motor mods to their 300's?

dcj13 · March 30th, 2014, 06:56 PM

Looks good!

Sirref · March 30th, 2014, 07:58 PM

oh ****. what are these rumors of motors blowing up that you speak of? I'm scared now.

Alex · March 30th, 2014, 08:00 PM

Nice job!

JohnnyBravo · March 30th, 2014, 08:01 PM

Yea what's all this motor blow up madness?

Kscreations08 · March 30th, 2014, 08:08 PM

I've never seen this or heard of it before so I'll be the one to bite the hook. Why?

choneofakind · March 30th, 2014, 08:31 PM

5th gear? There's one more to go.

Alkeplar · April 2nd, 2014, 03:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sirref

oh ****. what are these rumors of motors blowing up that you speak of? I'm scared now.

It happens... to all makes and models of anything with an IC engine. Random failures, I would say you should have nothing to worry about. That is why the manufacturers provide warranties and such. It has happened to a few, but only 3-4 that I have directly read about in forums or anything. .

Alkeplar · April 2nd, 2014, 03:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by R.M.Maltbie

Just want to thank Renthal and Competition Werkes for their support with this project!

http://motoinked.com/2014/03/30/part...ar-conversion/

Only issue was the front brake line from the master cylinder to the ABS unit. It looks like CoreMoto makes extended lines for the ABS unit, so I'm hoping that will fix the issue. Otherwise, it was a successful installation! I'm so excited!

Next up? Remove the front cowlings and sell to get the Showyomoto alien headlight! And other fighter goodies!

*Oh, and I switched to synthetic oil in light of recent rumors of motors blowing up. I commute 50 miles one way, averaging 85 mph (9.5K rpms in 5th gear. Gotta love CA traffic right?). According to the folks at Kawi, the synthetic oil should help prolong the shelf life of my engine. But now that I'm waiting for brake lines, the 300 gets a break.

Anyone do any motor mods to their 300's?

Street fighters are definitely not my favorite style of bike, but the really tastfully done ones are pretty awesome! Keep us updated, I'm interested to see what you can do with your 300

alex.s · April 2nd, 2014, 03:27 PM

what are you talking about? 300 motors don't blow up.

Alkeplar · April 2nd, 2014, 03:32 PM

Everything blows up. "On a long enough time line the survival rate for everyone drops to zero".... I would apply that to bikes as well. haha, but it's not at all a common thing. If it were, there would be recalls and such to correct the issue. No worries my friends, no need to panic!

capt_bugaloo · April 2nd, 2014, 03:42 PM

The 250 is known to be a very solid, reliable motor. I would think the 300 would be similar....

ninjamunky85 · April 2nd, 2014, 05:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alex.s

what are you talking about? 300 motors don't blow up.

obviously it's unblowupable

Sirref · April 2nd, 2014, 07:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alkeplar

It happens... to all makes and models of anything with an IC engine. Random failures, I would say you should have nothing to worry about. That is why the manufacturers provide warranties and such. It has happened to a few, but only 3-4 that I have directly read about in forums or anything. .

I'm now much happier in my 5yr warranty investment, esp considering that I will likely have the bike beyond said warranty. Or it will belong to my older brother at that point but time will tell.

cbinker · April 2nd, 2014, 07:59 PM

shift into 6th gear to relieve the engine of exploding.

March 30th, 2014, 06:55 PM	#1
R.M.Maltbie ninjette.org newbie Name: RACHAEL Location: Moreno Valley, CA Join Date: Mar 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300R, 2005 Suzuki GSX-R1000 Posts: 5	Converted my 300R to handlebars Just want to thank Renthal and Competition Werkes for their support with this project! http://motoinked.com/2014/03/30/part...ar-conversion/ Only issue was the front brake line from the master cylinder to the ABS unit. It looks like CoreMoto makes extended lines for the ABS unit, so I'm hoping that will fix the issue. Otherwise, it was a successful installation! I'm so excited! Next up? Remove the front cowlings and sell to get the Showyomoto alien headlight! And other fighter goodies! *Oh, and I switched to synthetic oil in light of recent rumors of motors blowing up. I commute 50 miles one way, averaging 85 mph (9.5K rpms in 5th gear. Gotta love CA traffic right?). According to the folks at Kawi, the synthetic oil should help prolong the shelf life of my engine. But now that I'm waiting for brake lines, the 300 gets a break. Anyone do any motor mods to their 300's?

March 30th, 2014, 08:00 PM	#4
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	Nice job! __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

March 30th, 2014, 08:08 PM	#6
Kscreations08 Fresh Deli Meat Name: Kevin Location: Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania Join Date: Feb 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2009 250R Ninja -Neener- Posts: 678	I've never seen this or heard of it before so I'll be the one to bite the hook. Why? __________________________________________________ We shall call thee "Seahorse." -Antiant on Couvade Syndrome

April 2nd, 2014, 03:27 PM	#10
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	what are you talking about? 300 motors don't blow up. __________________________________________________

April 2nd, 2014, 03:42 PM	#12
capt_bugaloo motorcycle rider Name: Bruce Location: Victoria, BC Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): '14 Yamaha V-Star 650 Custom (silver) Posts: A lot.	The 250 is known to be a very solid, reliable motor. I would think the 300 would be similar.... __________________________________________________ '14 Yamaha V-Star 650 Custom (silver)

March 30th, 2014, 06:56 PM	#2
dcj13 Participant Name: Dave Location: South of Seattle Join Date: Oct 2012 Motorcycle(s): '94 K75 std Posts: Too much. MOTM - Aug '15	Looks good!

March 30th, 2014, 07:58 PM	#3
Sirref Private Joker Name: Ben Location: Towson, MD Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): '99/'01 Ninja 250 "sketchy", '13 Ninja 300 "yoshi", '03 GSXR 600 "merlin" Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '14	oh ****. what are these rumors of motors blowing up that you speak of? I'm scared now.

March 30th, 2014, 08:01 PM	#5
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	Yea what's all this motor blow up madness?

March 30th, 2014, 08:31 PM	#7
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	5th gear? There's one more to go.

April 2nd, 2014, 03:32 PM	#11
Alkeplar ninjette.org member Name: Aaron Location: Tucson, AZ Join Date: Aug 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300ex SE(non-ABS) Posts: 15	Everything blows up. "On a long enough time line the survival rate for everyone drops to zero".... I would apply that to bikes as well. haha, but it's not at all a common thing. If it were, there would be recalls and such to correct the issue. No worries my friends, no need to panic!

April 2nd, 2014, 07:59 PM	#15
cbinker Track Clown Name: Chris Location: Kingman, AZ Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): '08 250R, 21 MV F3 800, Kawasaki 400 build Posts: A lot. MOTM - Sep '15	shift into 6th gear to relieve the engine of exploding. __________________________________________________ TEAM ALFALFA www.apexassassins.com

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