Ninja 300 | Full Mods List | 2016
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- Опубліковано 11 вер 2024
- Here is my list of all the Mods to my 2014 Kawasaki Ninja 300.
Mods
Tail Bag: amzn.to/2jelFqU
Touring Windshield: amzn.to/2jeue4K
Shorty Levers: amzn.to/2kCptCu
15 tooth front sprocket: amzn.to/2kvlpRa
Heated Grips: amzn.to/2jG0KJ6
Foam Grip Expanders: amzn.to/2kCwlzJ
Swingarm Spool Sliders: amzn.to/2kCyhZ7
905 Racing Race Rails: goo.gl/TVBd2E
Yoshimura R77 Exhaust: amzn.to/2kCvP0s
Tapered Bearings: amzn.to/2kCm2aG
Motorcycle: 2014 Kawasaki Ninja 300 SE
Cameras:
GoPro Hero4 Black: amzn.to/2jT9MW9
GoPro Hero3+ Black Edition
GoPro Hero4 Session: amzn.to/2j8s3uT
iPhone 6s+: amzn.to/2jLUzV7
Logitech HD Pro Webcam C920: amzn.to/2jLRRP5
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ThisLifeRiding
P.O. Box 52876
Mesa, AZ 85208
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For the K and N its washable
Every 3-4 months you just have to wash it and oil it
And you good to go with it
Yeah, You'd actually save money over time because you wouldn't have to keep buying filters.
+osama abdulla
Oh, I had no idea. I will probably be getting it then. I have heard some pretty good reviews on it. Thanks for the help.
Oil filter for this modle IS disposable only, air filter is already a re-usable type!
Great video man, loved how you replied to each and every comment
Hey, thanks man. I do my best.
The Ninja 300 was the bike that first turned me on to the Ninja look. I'm 6', 220, so the 300 felt a bit small for me. I finally went with the 2015 Versys in white, kind of an SUV of bikes. I think the white bike looks awesome and stands out in traffic. Had my Versys almost a year now, so I need to post a video review soon. Your exhaust sounds great. Stay cool.
The Versys is a nice bike. I had considered it for a while but I'm not really into the bigger touring bikes. I have ridden the CB500X and loved it. I wonder how much I would like the Versys. Thanks man.
K&N filters you don't replace, they are washable so you just wash it and re-oil it. Only time you replace it is if it gets damaged. so 50 - 70 $ only once and you add a little more performance.
+IrnMaiden304
Thanks man.
Hey wats shaking lol.......I wanted to ask what do you think a good size sprockets for front and rear I'm not looking into acceleration I want more top speed since I commute a lot on highway.....and aslo you should try an install a quick shifter it perfect for shifting ......I'm about to install a full carbon fiber fairings too cant wait .....
So I'm an R6 rider, but kept wondering about these bikes. Had an 08 250R and didn't care for it.
Yesterday I bought the '14 ABS model and LOVE it. Gotta get that backpack now 😜
Your bike sounds great, the sliders look great too! I don't like a lot of stickers everywhere either! Go with Red! ;)
Hey, thanks Hawk Girl. I have been leaning towards red for a while. We will have to see when some money frees up.
K&N Filter is worth it.
I've been thinking about a bigger rear sprocket for more pull. it lowers top speed but I've never hit the limiter in 6th gear so I probably won't miss much
Hmm, not a bad idea. I think it could work if you never did any freeway riding. If you are just doing city riding it might be worth the loss in the top end. Plus, better to stunt with. ;)
That exhaust is just under 1000$ in Australia. Damn. Didn’t expect a slip on to cost that much but probably going to be the first thing I get. That or the frame sliders
Thanks man, I’ve got a 2015 model and was lookin for mod videos on it🙏🏽
Glad I could help
Have you ever thought of getting a motorcycle control since you always need to travel via highways?
+Ad Mortem
I don't even know what that means? What is it?
+ThisLifeRiding just search on youtube Motorcycle cruise control
+ThisLifeRiding an electronic device in a motor vehicle that can be switched on to maintain a selected constant speed without the use of the accelerator.
+ThisLifeRiding in the case of motorcycles, its just a piece of plastic on your throttle
+Ad Mortem
Oh, haha. Like what walteriffic has. I have looked into them before but it would take some fiddling with my current setup. I haven't see a need for it yet so I haven't gotten one. Maybe in the future if I do a lot of long trips.
If you ever decide to get a performance air filter you will need to consider a fuel/air controller for your bike and those tend to be pricey. If you don't get one your bike may run very lean and it won't be at its max potential.
Yeah, I have been looking at the power commander 5 and man, it costs an arm and a leg. I would love to have one but that will be a mod for down the road. Thats man. Useful tip.
nice video. did you trim your seat. It looks like you did for some odd reason. I got a 300 se also but i bought another oem seat so i can trim since im about 5'3. hopefully i can get half my food down as im on my tippy toes.
+Blink
My seat is stock. I have heard of people shaving seats to lose an inch or two. You can also get lowering kits that raise the clip ons and lower the seat height but moving the bikes position on the triple tree. You might also be able to get a lowering link for the back end. Do remember that lowering a bike can change its handling so do your research. I hope that helps.
dude I'm a 5'1 chick and I tippy toe on these. stop being so scared
Love your bike !! I have 2015 ....and I love it too!!
+Heavymetal951 KillerB
Yeah, I love the ninja 300. It's a great bike.
finally you upload it xD
+Hao Jie
Haha, sorry man. Hope you enjoyed it.
+ThisLifeRiding thx for upload
Your tyre is finished mate. As I can see it from video it's shape is almost gone but I may be mistaken though. I recommend Michelin. (If you didn't changed it yet.)
Yeah, unfortunately we have tons of long straight roads out here. The back tire can get pretty fast in the middle some times.
Enjoy the vids! Thanks did you do a vid on the tapered bearing install? Routing around can't seem to find. Maybe a vid little more in depth on that bearing mod?
+ranger4219
No, I had the shop do the install. That one was a little over me head.
Great video! Thanks for sharing the details of your setup! You mentioned a winter grip mod, I understand the foam grips, but do you have electric heated grips under them? Just curious if I understood that correctly as it appeared you mentioned wiring. Do you recall your break-in of the bike? How painful was that to do? I understand it is 4K rpm for the first 500 miles and then up to 6K rpm for the next 500 miles. Did you deviate or stick to the owners manual recommendation? I just purchased a new 2015 ABS model and let me tell you, having a hard time doing 37 MPH getting to work which is a 20 mile one way trip! Taking all the back roads, but a lot of them are 45-50 mph. After I hit 1000 Mi. I can get on the freeway and do 70 MPH! I strap my lunchbox onto the back with bungee cords currently but would like to do the fender elimination closeout and integrated turn signal / brake light but will lose my hooks that I attach my bungees to so will have to figure out a work around for that.
+Chuck Roberson
Yeah, I have the Oxford touring heated grips underneath the foam expanding grips. It really wasn't that bad. I focused more on varying the revs then what speed I was at. After the first 600 miles I went straight to freeway and just keep continually varying the revs as I rode until about 1200 miles. That is actually one of the reason I haven't gotten rid of the fender yet, another is rain. Some fender eliminator kits do have tie downs but you have to hunt for them. Another option is a tank or tail bag. Otherwise you will hair have to get creative. Hope that helps man. Got to love this bike.
That is what the dealer told me as well, not to go crazy, but to vary the rpm's. Is 5 MPH higher or lower sufficient? And for how many minutes at a time before changing? I was looking at this as a solution to carrying and securing my hard case lunch box plus it will give me a little extra room as I also wear a back pack, and things get a little tight. www.ebay.com/itm/201209666909?item=201209666909&viewitem=&vxp=mtr I also like the better designed windscreen. Can you tell me what the small sliders you have at the rear of your bike are? I would like to get a set along with a rear wheel stand and you mentioned the ones you got will work with the stand. Okay, and any recommendations on stands? Just asking since you have had your bike for a minute. Thanks for the insight. Any favorite parts dealers you prefer, or just shop the interwebs?
The sliders are Shogun slider from revzilla. The screen and rack look good. I don't have a stand cause I never really work on my own bikes unless it is just a bolt on mod and don't room anyway. As far as break in. Don't worry about it. Just be natural and everything will be fine. There is no hard and fast rule. Here is a link to a video I did on the subject. ua-cam.com/video/S1vliK7l7wU/v-deo.html
Did you have to cut the fairing to install the 905 crash bar? Great video, btw. Thanks in advance.
Yep, but I had a shop do it. Thank man.
Hey man, first I'd like to say thanks for the videos. I really enjoy them.
Would you be able to post links to your mods in the description?
+WA7S0N
Sure. I will as soon as I can.
+ThisLifeRiding Thanks TLR, I appreciate it. Keep up the good work and stay safe out there.
Thanks man.
Do you have a power commander ? for your exhaust?
I think swapping a sprocket out for one with more teeth makes its accelerate slower but gives it a higher top speed. That would suck! Where as Swapping it out for one with less teeth would make it quicker off the line but slower on the top end. That's what I would do considering that I'm always going 0-60 and love taking off like a spooked chipmunk, at the proper times. I'm not into seeing how fast I can go. You can do 145 mph. in an old mustang.
I have considered the idea of going down a tooth in the front but in the end I decided to stick with stock gearing. It suites me fine.
How did you wire the heated grips? Purchased them from the link in your video and now im sitting here with no idea how to wire them.. lol i took everything off the bike..seat, fenders, tail fenders ... i also have the grips grounded on a screw but i just have no idea where to hook up the red wire, what wire should i directly solder onto?
+Zlurz
Each wire should have a little loop at the end. Those loops are then connected to the battery tenders. There should be no soldering required.
im surprised you kept the fender. getting rid of that giant shovel was the first thing i changed on my 650.
+lordshampoo
It looks horrible but I ride in the rain from time to time. I would like to have a fender eliminator and a sequential integrated tail light but it's not practical since I use this bike mainly for commuting.
ThisLifeRiding
oh ok. yeah i used the yoshimura fender kit and it looks so much better
I agree.
hey bro did you replace your mid pipe before putting in the r77? or the r77 is just a plug and play?
Unfortunately, he stopped making videos long ago and doesn't respond to my knowledge. The r77 should only require 3 bolts installment. Replacing your mid pipe shouldn't be a requirement
What did you end up doing with the original exhaust and windshield? Did you sell them or keep them?
+Alexis Robles
The exhaust was replaced after an accident and the dealer held onto it. I still have the original windshield but it is pretty battered.
Why did you not like the 15 tooth sprocket? I was thinking about getting a bigger one on my ninja 250 just so I don't ride on the freeway at 1100 to 1200 rpms. Did your rpms change when you got the 15 tooth sprocket? or should I just go with the stock sprocket?
I felt like the 15 tooth front sprocket robbed the bike of too much torque. I think on a larger bike, it wouldn't be an issue, but here, you really feel it. Here is a link to a few videos I made about it. goo.gl/IMEHlv
ThisLifeRiding cool thanks, is it really bad on the engine to be running at that high of rpms? Or am I just paranoid? Haha
+Nate Nelson
Depends on who you ask. I personally think it's fine. I have done it every day for at least an hour a day for over two years now. Everything is still running fine.
how did you change the color of the bike black to white...?
The bike has always been white, or has always had white fairings, I should say. At one point it had grey and red decals all over it but I stripped those off right after getting the bike. Although, if you did want to change the color of the bike, you could always just paint your fairings or order fairings in your chosen color. Hope that helps man.
Are you not planning to get a fender eliminator?? And was the reflective tapes on your wheels oem??
Yeah, the bike came with the reflective tape on the wheels. I was going to take them off at first but then decided against it. I want to get a fender eliminator kit with an integrated tail light. Unfortunately, I use this bike for commuting which means that I ride in the rain from time to time. Without the fender, things get messy really quick. If this was not a commuting bike, a fender eliminator kit would have been the first mod on the bike.
+ThisLifeRiding yeah i understand you
I'm thinking of the yoshi r77 for my 2015 ninja. Did you leave the baffle in or take it out? Like the way it sounds. Thanks.
I never installed the baffle.
+ThisLifeRiding Cool....thx.
K&N oil filters are re-usable
Thanks man.
Not for this bike according to the K & N website!
No they not
Hey man what gear do you use? Like your helm and jacket.
My current helmet is a Bell Qualifier DLX and jacket is a trash Bilt mesh jacket. Never buy Bilt. Here is a video on my gear. Slightly outdated but none the less. ua-cam.com/video/15AIk26lYvU/v-deo.html
Thanks man haha, i tried the bilt one on too, garbage.
Blue fairings would be cool! where are you gonna buy the fairing, in a shop or on the internet?
I actually like the white fairings. I was thinking about changing out just the bolts to the fairings to give the bike a little bit of a color accent.
Oh i misunderstood you sorry :D
Are you gonna buy quick release ones?
Hmm, hadn't considered that. I will look into them. Thanks man.
+ThisLifeRiding sure man! it would be alot easier if u buy quick release bolts
Blue. Also, I've seen but not sure how practical BUT dual exhaust?
Hmm, I don't think that is a mod I would try. I don't know what benefit it would have.
Hey bro, you never have to replace a KnN filter, just clean it every 80,000kms
+jayden goldsack
Hey, thanks for the tip.
Oil filter for this modle IS disposable only, air filter is already a re-usable type!
Hi, whats the name of your tail bag? really like its look. thanks.
I don't thing it has a name but here is the link for it. www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0083T65PY/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
+ThisLifeRiding Thanks a lot man.
can i ask for your exhaust ? OC miror ? Did i hear right ?
It is a Yoshimura R-77 full carbon slip on.
What's the racing spools for?
They double as frame sliders and stand spools.
Do the racing rails protect the bike when it falls?
Yes, but even more, they protect me when I fall. Here are a couple videos around it.
Why I Won't Ride Without Frame Sliders ua-cam.com/video/xIa239_1y8c/v-deo.html
How To Pick Up A Motorcycle (I show the race rail clearance in this one) ua-cam.com/video/BYcnLWGp45U/v-deo.html
Thanks man ill check them out! i watch your videos, i plan on getting me a 300 pretty soon!!
Nice man.
Subbed Bro :D
Hey, thanks man. Welcome to the family.
How did you remove all the decals?
I used a blow dryer to heat them up and slowly peal them off. Its a long process but easy enough.
cool mods...
Thanks
Where did you get the touring windscreen?
Zero Gravity. I ordered it through Revzilla.
Thank you so very much. I have a double bubble tinted... As you've seen in IG, on the freeway, it doesn't help. I have to keep ducking.
what tyre are you using?
Front is stock and back is a stock comparable tire. So, nothing special.
just subbed
Hey, thanks man. Welcome to the family.
+ThisLifeRiding 👍
Dreadful chicken strips on that tire lmao
This looks ugly. The decals on the 2014 se are awesome
"race rails" on a ninja 300 c'mon man.....you must be valentino rossi
Haha, nah. They are just the least ugly frame slider I could fine.
looks good bud. I've done a little to my bike as well. I wanted the ninja but couldn't afford the extra thousand bucks so I bought a 2015 Honda CB300f. check out my channel let me know what you think about it.
Nice man. I will.
blue
+Jackson Smythe
Agreed.
Hi
Yo.
Hi, why did you go with the ninja 300 and not the other 300cc bikes like the yamaha r3?
+angelica arevalo
The R3 hadn't been released in the U.S. yet and the Ninja 300 had better performance stats then the CBR300.
I bet my Ninja 300 can beat up your ninja 300.
Haha, it probably could.