Ninja Nuggets: Ninja 400 Project ep 7 

Thank you for your kind words. I hope that you can have a conversation with a rider you know based on what you learned here to see if they believe that suspension needs to be set to them and their ability.

Breaking will be Galfer product for lines and pads, rotors will stay the same. Fork inserts undecided. Need to go shopping and see what offer the best value.

I’m 5’9 and 135-140. This bike fits me perfectly and I’ve had so much fun so far. I do need to get the forward clip ons so I’m more tucked in when I’m n the freeway. I’ve jammed on the front brake fairly hard and I feel very comfortable with how the nose dives and reacts. I’m not sure if changing the oil would benefit me or not.

I'm the same height but way heavier (200) and its still good for me too, sag is on the high side but in the acceptable range. Thinking about the forks but I cant say I crave them to be stiffer on the bumpy canyons around here. Already got the GSXR600 shock but not on yet because the stock one is working so well right now. Kawasaki really nailed it with this bike.

Theres plenty of others out there in your position. Key tip i would say is squeeze your legs into the tank and constantly check yourself by making sure you can easily swing your elbows side to side, checking your not putting too much pressure through your arms to keep inputs light.

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@@catalystreactionsbw thank you much!!

Thanks for watching and wanting to learn!

You cab take the bolt out securing them to the upper triple clamp and then torque the main bolt. No clip ons attach to the upper yoke..... That would be option #1

My second bike was a suzuki marauder 125 I traded up to a triumph street triple and it was so much better on my back I think it's ye upright riding position of a cruiser that does us older guys in

@@acid3129 Yes. I also think some cruisers must vibrate more than others? I feel the handlebars vibrate in the S40! From my years as a tennis pro, my knees are achy and I realized I was getting vibrations right through the foot pegs! The Ninja mutes vibrations and has better suspension by comparison.

Great share on the costs. Has to be a head scratcher with a 900 vs a 400. I guess it is all about the specific vintage more than engine cc.

@@catalystreactionsbw most likely it’s because I’d be financing the ninja and that requires full coverage insurance

I pulled the snorkels out (there is a video on that) and it made the air box noise louder and "seemed" to give it a little more power after 4,000rpm. If it does not hurt your ears, go for it :)

The seat thickness can really help you as well. Another 40mm of foam can be a very cheap an inexpensive fix

@@catalystreactionsbw do you have a foam recommendation? This is something I'd definitely try

@@Jonj57 It seems the best results come from high density memory foam.

Just check how much fork travel you use and when it comes time for the fork service, get the oil changed to 10w as it will last a lot longer and give you a much better riding experience.

I want to ride this bike but I'm 6'5. I feel like none of the really fun bikes fit me :(

Dave Williams, editor, replying here. Wow, you're right, which makes another subscriber's vague comment more clear now. At the first of the year we had some teething pains and I obviously spaced it! I'll edit it this week and post it on the website.

I did answer you via email. In this case is was a 2012 GSXR shock on eBay for $60, then I had to purchase the mounting brackets from Norton Motorsports to complete the installation.

PIR is fast so you need a cable tie on the right fork leg to show travel used. Make sure you have a base setting to work from and if needed, add preload and compression to the forks to keep the cable tie at 15-20mm from the bottom of the tube. Also put a little grease on the shock shaft to assess shock travel used. That track is very technical to ride well as timing for braking and corner entry is not what you eyes feel it is. Make sure you get a coach for the first two sessions. Any time you feel your upper body tighten, you are going too fast too soon so there's a little self help with that observation. Start at 70% and smile so you get the best laps in the afternoon when everyone else is exhausted and the track empties.

Hey zook, How did ur 1st track day go?

I will have a variance of .1 of a millimeter. Excellent work for so small a difference!

@@catalystreactionsbw so I should leave it alone No more adjusting

@@darenoreilly3852 Correct.

@@catalystreactionsbw thank you