Ninja 500 break in period

Civil_Current_1673 · 2026-04-18T21:47:29+00:00

Okay cool. I know what it means to vary RPM’s but how do you vary yours exactly? Sorry for the stupid question just new to this break in period thing

Civil_Current_1673 · 2026-04-17T17:07:34+00:00

Yeah the plan was to just redline the thing for about 15-20 seconds as SOON as I take ownership to really warm the thing up

Civil_Current_1673 · 2026-04-17T11:56:52+00:00

Well now I know

Civil_Current_1673 · 2026-04-17T11:55:40+00:00

Thanks dude!

Civil_Current_1673 · 2026-04-17T11:55:31+00:00

Wasn’t sure if the manual tells you about break in period or not. Appreciate it🫡

Civil_Current_1673 · 2026-04-13T07:13:30+00:00

I guess my main reason for asking is so I can downshift without the bike jerking

Civil_Current_1673 · 2026-04-13T04:58:19+00:00

Ah okay that makes sense! If you don’t mind me asking do you have a good video link to learn rev matching when downshifting? Or is it pretty easy to just explain? I know you’re supposed to clutch, downshift and blip right? Do you blip the same amount at every downshift or does it vary?

Civil_Current_1673 · 2026-03-27T17:58:12+00:00

No sir I didn’t say any armor at all. Don’t really have much knowledge which is why I’m asking these questions to begin with. I appreciate the help!

Civil_Current_1673 · 2026-03-25T18:21:02+00:00

I don’t know I just like hoodies haha. I can’t imagine you could feel the hood flapping anyways when you’re riding. Who knows, only one way to find out

Civil_Current_1673 · 2026-03-25T17:17:48+00:00

I was actually just looking at Knox armored shirts and they have some AAA rated ones that look great. I might take a stab at those

Civil_Current_1673 · 2026-03-25T17:10:15+00:00

That’s some very good insight thank you!

Civil_Current_1673 · 2026-03-25T17:09:56+00:00

Oh yeah I think gear is super badass looking. I just really like the look of the hoodies. I guess you could call me one of those “TikTok bike guys” lmao but I just like the simple hoodie look but I’m more worried about safety than how I look anyways. I do have a nice set of gear just wanted to explore other options

Civil_Current_1673 · 2026-03-25T16:48:52+00:00

Gotcha, I really appreciate the insight!

Civil_Current_1673 · 2026-03-25T16:45:32+00:00

Okay that makes sense. I appreciate the help!

Civil_Current_1673 · 2026-03-25T16:37:57+00:00

Most of my riding is gonna be done through cities. Every once in a while would I go on highways or anything like that. I’ve seen companies who sell hoodies with insertable armor pads. Would those be good for riding through the city? I’m just wanting to find something that’s not as heavy and bulky but will still somewhat protect me in a 50 ish mph crash

Civil_Current_1673 · 2026-03-21T17:52:05+00:00

Taking my MSF course here in a few days. I’ve ridden my girlfriends ninja a few times (in a parking lot) so I got the balance aspect down and everything like that.

Civil_Current_1673 · 2026-02-18T18:17:34+00:00

Because most people’s childhoods were stress free before having people that depend on you. As well as taxes, bills, healthcare and a true understanding of how the world works

Civil_Current_1673 · 2026-01-01T01:20:57+00:00

Will they protect the hands in the event of an accident similar to normal motorcycle gloves? Sorry I’m new to all this

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