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To make you feel a little better. I started riding in May 18th, of 2021. It was also When I first bought my 2021 Ninja 400 with 0 miles. I am now 36 as of July 16th. You're still good. If you want to ride, then go get that bike! My friend's parents just started riding not too long ago either. They're in their 40's. They also have no riding experience. But they wanted to ride because of their daughter and me going on adventures. Now we have "family rides".

Yeah I'm definitely going to be using blue. Even the guys from the local motorcycle repair shop here was absolutely confused on why red was used. It's a maintenance part that will be replaced. Just blue and torqued to spec is all it's going to be needed.

I’ll give that a shot when I get the new wheel mounted. Because that wheel is still good to use. Would like to salvage it instead of thrashing it.

I bought mine for like $20USD. The R6 grip I found on Ebay from a 2008 for like...$20USD? I can't imagine how hard it would be to find parts in the Philippines. Especially high quality brand name parts.

I do. Will be actually trying to buy a bike so I can ride in the Philippines. Deciding on the Kawasaki ZX25R, Honda CBR250RR, or a Kawasaki Ninja 400. Still deciding.

@@xTHEYCALLMExGx I would recommend getting a Ninja400 so u can get on the freeway

@KingVincemoto yeah I saw that when I was there last year. 400cc minimum. But….there’s a chance I may just get a 600 or 1000 😝. But I will have multiple bikes when I’m there. Since I’ll have a house there.

Not dumb at all. The aftermarket clip-ons will give you more adjustability and cheaper to replace. Cheaper as in, you can just replace individual components of the aftermarket clips on instead of the whole set like the stock clip-ons. If I dropped the bike and bent the stock clip-on, I would have to pay $105 for a brand new OEM. If I dropped the bike with the Woodcraft clip-ons like in the video, I just have to replace the actual bar for $11-$15.

Give it some time for the bike to break in first. It's very good that you didn't panic. Calm panic is better than full on panic. Give it little blips at a time if you're downshifting until you find the right amount to make the downshift smooth. Low speed and low gears will require more blipping than saying going from 6th to 5th from what I can tell you. But you're gonna have to go on feel with that one. You'll find it.

You can try. The OEM part that you're sanding will be more preferred and it's really not that much to take off and the housing will still be 100% functional. You're only sanding enough to make sure the tube clears the housing's inner track to prevent the throttle from sticking. But if you get an earlier R6 throttle tube. You don't have to modify anything. I got the 2008 R6 tube due to being bigger in the cam and offer more benefit (meaning less effort to go full throttle). That requires modifying. I believe the 2006-2007 is the one you don't need to modify.

I actually looked up the part number for a 2008 R6 throttle tube. You can also order it from Norton Motorsports.

@@xTHEYCALLMExGx yes I liked it up! Messed up the first time I got the r6s then I order the right one the 2008 r6 and let me tell ya” my 400 ninja it’s more responsive I love it. Next thing I want to do is speed stacks any recommendations

@irvingacosta7853 I’m going for TST’s velocity stacks as they give more top end compared to the Norton Motorsports stacks which gives the 400 power across the powerband.

@@xTHEYCALLMExGx will I need dyno orflas after swapping the stack??

Thank you and yes. You are right. But I always sober up after finding a new food establishment. Always a couple cups of water and at least an hour before heading out again. Even with my insane tolerance levels…I don’t want to risk it. I rode and drank before and it was not a fun time and got an ear full from my roommate.

Now I do. Didn’t recognize you. Hopefully you’ll learn and have the Ninja 400 teach you. It has a lot of lessons to teach you about turns and riding fast. Don’t let the 45hp and 110mph speed limit (GPS accurate) fool you. I outridden friends on the back roads and they are on 600s and litre bikes.

Thank you!

Definitely a much different experience when riding in the rain!

The Passion Red scheme is from the 2021 year. Each manufacturer releases two or three colors for each year.

I upgraded the friction plates, the steel plates, and the clutch springs. The factory clutch is just no good once you start getting used to your bike.

I feel like my bike is not as punchy off the line or I might just be trippin or I probably got used to the power of the bike! I dunno

@KingVincemoto the stock gearing is set for a balance of acceleration and top speed. I’ve recently done a +1 in the rear sprocket. Contemplating on making a video about it. Bike is a lot more punchy compared to stock gearing. I can power wheelie in 1st gear.

​@@xTHEYCALLMExGxyou should bro!

Thank you! Cheers from Washington state!

It was fun and a rideable 65°F weather!

Sorry for the late reply but it’s a great commuter bike and a great bike to carve up the backroads. Hope the video helped!

@@xTHEYCALLMExGx The video def helps and I plan on taking a class in the near future. I’ve been looking online but I have not seen any of the ninja 400 for sale around the area. Do you have any recommendations on where to look?

@phillyrepresenter they’re out there. It’s just that the Ninja 500 (essentially a 450cc) is taking over and replacing the 400. You can blame Euro Emissions. So if you can’t find a 400, a CF Moto 450 is the next best choice or if you want to stick with Kawasaki, you can go for the Ninja 500 or the ZX4RR.

Thank you. Might start making videos again.

You got this. You don’t have to be in 1st gear at a stop light. I go to neutral once the vehicle behind me has come to a complete stop. You’ll stall at first, maybe a lot, depending on who you are. But you’ll get the confidence in time. Take your time and get used to the riding.

I’d take road dust over a pebble flying at 70mph straight to the radiator 😂

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Oh right on! Definitely one of the best upgrades to get rid of that long ass throw of the stock tube!

I hated that it happened and glad my buddy’s husband had his tools. Now I need to pack some small tools in my trips 😅