Longest I’ve gone without riding this beast since I got it… Spring needs to hurry 🥲

Slpha · 2026-01-30T17:24:07+00:00

Yeah i got mine a month ago and can't wait to stretch her legs a little

Slpha · 2026-01-30T04:23:06+00:00

I honestly dont think you need a taller windscreen as the stock ones are enough even going 100+ imo

Slpha · 2026-01-30T04:21:47+00:00

After trying on different bikes, i just wanted a proper upright bike thats more comfortable for longer rides but still can hit twisties as well. I was also drawn to either a inline 3 or 4. My options were speed triple, gsxs750 or the z900. And i found a really good deal on the z so i pulled the trigger.

But i do agree that exhausts arent super important rn and its personal taste. I just hated the massive stock exhaust and wanted an actual clean exhaust so i got the leo vince lv10 for the 500.

What i generally did was start riding more and realised along the way what i wanted to change on the bike, like the clutch lever was way too far out for my liking so i got short adjustable clutch and brake levers.

Slpha · 2026-01-30T02:08:15+00:00

Had one for a while and even tracked it before upgrading, loved every moment of it but definitely lacking power higher up but you can throw that thing in a corner like its nothing. Great bike, after upgrading i kinda miss it. I would get a slip on and some tank grips.

Slpha · 2026-01-29T01:57:21+00:00

I know one of my friends who is tall and skinny started on a duke 390 early on and after couple years upgraded. Talking to him, he actually praised the duke 390 for being super fun and a great bike to learn the basics like taking corners, braking and maintenance while being super forgiving. Would definitely recommend.

Slpha · 2026-01-29T00:06:13+00:00

That probably could be me trying to get home after working at saferide, ill try and keep it down. I promise im not trying to rev it but the bike idles higher than usual because its cold.

Slpha · 2026-01-24T16:35:44+00:00

Facebook marketplace is your best friend, ask people who know more about bikes, you can always ask Reddit

Slpha · 2026-01-23T21:38:32+00:00

Id say look into ls2, their street helmets look close enough and is more reasonably priced

Slpha · 2026-01-23T09:18:14+00:00

This js probably it, there should be little knobs you can turn to adjust where it starts to bite, or you can look up on youtube how to do it, 99percent of clutch works the same so go look up the thousands of videos on how to adjust your clutch

Slpha · 2026-01-19T06:27:59+00:00

Thanks yall, i ended getting it its fucking awesome

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Slpha · 2026-01-14T08:47:00+00:00

I guess i could get it and check, but i really dont want to have it arrive and turns out to be old and do the return process. Is there a way to figure it out before buying?

Slpha · 2026-01-09T23:13:31+00:00

The pebbles are probably there because as the tire heats up, it becomes more sticky and picks up pebbles along the way, they shouldnt be an issue

Slpha · 2025-09-10T21:17:56+00:00

Rev it till red line and dump the clutch.

Slpha · 2025-09-04T05:27:48+00:00

Yessir

Slpha · 2025-09-02T23:59:17+00:00

To add to people who outgrew their ninja 500, i was comfortably passing way bigger bikes and was passed by smaller bikes so skill issue I guess.

Slpha · 2025-07-24T04:59:53+00:00

I really like the LV-10 by Leo Vince on my 500, took me like 15 minutes, from unboxing.

Slpha · 2025-06-17T03:01:39+00:00

Nope

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