[BlizzardNinja]

Loving these stands. Shopping for some new rubber.

 

[misnblu]

I would order the hybrid converter for the front so if you ever decide to have the need to pull the fork tubes you can still use the front stand.

Hybrid Converter

Converts a Hybrid Forklift to be able to lift from the steering stem of most modern sport bikes. Consult our front stand fitting chart to determine what pin you need for your motorcycle.

www.pit-bull.com

This is an invaluable attachment and completes your stands setup. 👍
It also is a more stable way to lift and hold the bike.

 

[Bikenut]

I didn't do anything to, for, or with my Ninja today. Now I'm afraid to face it's wrath for being ignored.☹

 

[Construct]

I order FT ECU side load, engine covers, clutch springs, DNA filter. Should have everything by end of the week.

 

[tacotrouble]

Sometimes it's the little things. My race bike has Vortex rearsets. My one complaint about them is that the pegs are nowhere near as grippy as Woodcraft foot pegs, but I couldn't justify replacing the full Rearsets. My mechanic AK Race Fab just send me photos of the adaptor he made to mount grippy woodcraft pegs to my vortex rearsets while maintaining my preferred peg height. Simple/functional/economical. He's been designing and producing a lot of new parts for 400's who see track use. I'll post as he hopefully keeps adding them to my bike. Also noticeable is a new Annitori Quickshifter. Time to bang up those gears.

 

[pwalo]

Looks very clean. Nicely cooked rear as well!!

 

[tacotrouble]

Looks very clean. Nicely cooked rear as well!!

thanks! that q3 has more life in it than it looks like in the photo. Our first round of the 2023 season is late April and I anticipate it being cold in New Hampshire. Figured I'd hedge my bets and throw a q3 on for Friday practice. If the weather somehow smiles upon us I'll get fresh slicks for race day. Figure day one of the season I'll be getting my feet back into it and coming up to pace slowly, no need to add cold slicks to the equation.

 

[misnblu]

Another day home without a ride due to rain or at least the threat of rain. 😞
But I did install some new rh and lh panels to replace those that were badly scratched up or broke from the crash. 🙌😍

Got my color scheme back and managed to ceramic coat the bike as well for easier clean up from trailering her or general road grime.

Added some nice Mishimoto lug nuts for the Stinger trailer and like the look of it. 😁
I can't keep anything stock not even the darned trailer. 😂🤦🏻😉

More rain tomorrow and Thursday so back to work on the car while I wait for nice weather to come along. 🤞

 

[vegasvillain]

Another day home without a ride due to rain or at least the threat of rain. 😞
But I did install some new rh and lh panels to replace those that were badly scratched up or broke from the crash. 🙌😍

Got my color scheme back and managed to ceramic coat the bike as well for easier clean up from trailering her or general road grime.

Added some nice Mishimoto lug nuts for the Stinger trailer and like the look of it. 😁
I can't keep anything stock not even the darned trailer. 😂🤦🏻😉

More rain tomorrow and Thursday so back to work on the car while I wait for nice weather to come along. 🤞

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Love your colorway so much. You killed it.

 

[vegasvillain]

Well, I “solved” my oil overfill issue: I got another oil change. The dealership, of course, didn’t want to help. The service manager’s tone immediately defensive and combative immediately. I, on the other hand, wasn’t hostile at all. They said they’d fix it with another oil change—for $250. That made me hostile.

So, since I live in a condo and we get fined for working with vehicle fluids beyond adding windshield wiper fluid or topping off oil, I hit the Motul website and searched for a shop in my area. Found one with Motul 7100 (first dealership doesn’t offer it) barely more than five miles away from me. Stellar reviews, in-depth but simple online scheduling system. Within 30 minutes their service department texted me with a quote and set up my dropoff.

Turns out it’s a family-owned dealership that, like a lot of dealers in Nevada, is leaning heavily into UTVs, side-by-sides, and dirt bikes. But they had a decent selection of Kawi sport bikes, some KTM Dukes, a few Gixxers, a ‘Busa because I think dealers are required by law to have at least one, a big-ass Boulevard, and some other nice stuff.

Sales guy chatted with me when I went to look at the ZX-10R KRT, ZX-6R, and 2023 400 KRT. Zero sales attempt, chatted bikes and cars, asked him about the next bike I’m considering, got some great feedback, and that was that. Oil change was $90 and they do inspections after any service. Sold.

First dealership lost my business for good. I’ll be servicing my N400 at, and buying my next bike from, this family dealership.

 

[tacotrouble]

Well, I “solved” my oil overfill issue: I got another oil change. The dealership, of course, didn’t want to help. The service manager’s tone immediately defensive and combative immediately. I, on the other hand, wasn’t hostile at all. They said they’d fix it with another oil change—for $250. That made me hostile.

So, since I live in a condo and we get fined for working with vehicle fluids beyond adding windshield wiper fluid or topping off oil, I hit the Motul website and searched for a shop in my area. Found one with Motul 7100 (first dealership doesn’t offer it) barely more than five miles away from me. Stellar reviews, in-depth but simple online scheduling system. Within 30 minutes their service department texted me with a quote and set up my dropoff.

Turns out it’s a family-owned dealership that, like a lot of dealers in Nevada, is leaning heavily into UTVs, side-by-sides, and dirt bikes. But they had a decent selection of Kawi sport bikes, some KTM Dukes, a few Gixxers, a ‘Busa because I think dealers are required by law to have at least one, a big-ass Boulevard, and some other nice stuff.

Sales guy chatted with me when I went to look at the ZX-10R KRT, ZX-6R, and 2023 400 KRT. Zero sales attempt, chatted bikes and cars, asked him about the next bike I’m considering, got some great feedback, and that was that. Oil change was $90 and they do inspections after any service. Sold.

First dealership lost my business for good. I’ll be servicing my N400 at, and buying my next bike from, this family dealership.

great outcome to a bad experience. Having a relationship with a trusted mechanic or service department is really valuable.

 

[tacotrouble]

Ak Race fab Vented rear brake reservoir delete kit looking clean.

 

[Construct]

I changed the clutch springs and installed T Rex engine covers. I dropped my socket, jack pot right into the bottom of the oil pan. I had to go buy a flex magnet. Found one with maybe a 2" flex end on it. End up having to bend the telescope rod to make it work to get the socket out.
Next, while tightening the bolts up, I snapped one off in the clutch housing cause I had to get that one more snug twist. Luckily, I was able to use a small flat head screwdriver to twist the broken end out. Good thing only dealing with inch pounds. This morning, I was able to find a replacement bolt at co-op.
Then, for my final act, while putting the clutch lever back on, I forgot to push the safety switch back in and broke it.

Fun times for a simple job. lol
But man, what a difference those springs make.

 

[Bikenut]

I feel your pain! More than once I have had the saying "Inside every simple job is a disaster just waiting to be let out" come true.

 

[Jim-400]

Went on a nice long ride today. It was 48 and sunny here in NE Ohio so that was nice. Saw a few other bikes out. Had my warm gear on and i was comfy!

 

[Bikenut]

55 degrees and I snuck out and rode my "other" bike today. And my Ninja was waiting for me when I got home. I thought I would never hear the end of it but she said it was OK to share.

 

[ME-Motorsports]

Was last night...

1. Replaced Oil pump gear
2. Replaced OEM clutch with Barnett OEM beefier clutch pack
3. Installed HD clutch springs
4. Installed Spears shift kit
5. Installed Evolution Technology radiator guard
6. Assembled and installed Kawi OEM shift cowl
7. Installed RG hanger and blanking plate removing the passenger pegs/seat
8. Installed new clutch cover and gasket
9. Applied new liquid gasket maker
10. Adjusted clutch adjustments

Took out on the road today and she feels GOOD.

Waiting on the relay kit for the auxiliary 12V accessory so I can run my second wideband kit in cylinder 2. Have to make a daisy chain harness to run both data loggers. Will then do some extensive data logging of both cylinders along with dragg data.

Will then fit the Norton Ram Air and V Stack kit. Repeat the process and see how the fueling is impacted.

Then by the end of the week hopefully install my TST Industries care package and enjoy Sunday riding and dialing in the tune by cylinder for all the recent changes.

 

[Billy Red]

Yesterday was 82 degrees but I was putting new tires on the Bandit so today the 400 and I are riding to the coast if I don’t stay too long at a visit with a friend.

 

[Bikenut]

55 degrees and I snuck out and rode my "other" bike today. And my Ninja was waiting for me when I got home. I thought I would never hear the end of it but she said it was OK to share.

Oh for the sake of Pete!!!! Went out in the garage this morning and my "other" bike doesn't want to share with my Ninja!! -sigh-

 

[Billy Red]

Didn’t make my coast ride today. I should have gone to my friends place tomorrow when it’s going to be cooler. We got into his car stuff and man did the time fly.