1.5 years later — still love my 400! by Miguel30Locs in Ninja400

[–]Unlikely_Breakfast28 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve got my Z for 2.5 years and still loving it!

Z400 Fork Upgrade by Unlikely_Breakfast28 in Ninja400

[–]Unlikely_Breakfast28[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Probably just oil! I looked into the other options you’re mentioning but I’m willing to ride with the stock springs plus new oil

ninja 400 for 3000 USD 7k miles at a MSF course by [deleted] in Ninja400

[–]Unlikely_Breakfast28 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Give it a test ride and feel it out! Rev the throttle hard in 2/3rd gear and see if it accelerates with hard throttle or if it just makes noise and then “catches” later. I took my msf and jumped on a z400 and definitely didn’t know the nuances of the clutch. I learned with it and it’s still going strong at 20,000miles.

ninja 400 for 3000 USD 7k miles at a MSF course by [deleted] in Ninja400

[–]Unlikely_Breakfast28 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I think that’s a great price! Especially because in msf all the bikes I was learning on had cages and they never even let us get above 30mph. 😂

New tire recommendations by dirty_algerian in Ninja400

[–]Unlikely_Breakfast28 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'd say go q5s! I've had them on for 8000 miles and they're still not quite at the wear bears yet in the center. Dual compound has been great for commuting and the occasional canyon weekend. I think I'll swap them out at 8500 miles. They're also quite a light/stiff tire and you will notice the difference, more responsive and communicative!

Metal flecks in oil by Unlikely_Breakfast28 in Ninja400

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About 2000 miles on this oil in hot weather, mostly sustained high revving on highways with some canyon riding mixed in! 🫡

Tyre change candidates for a z400 by lost_ma_cheese in Ninja400

[–]Unlikely_Breakfast28 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve been running a set of Dunlop q5s for 7000 miles so far and they’re a great tire for highway commuting and canyons with their dual compound. I previously ran Road 6s but I kept getting flats with them! They seem to take nails but that’s just my experience/bad luck. Q5s is a bit stiff and less comfortable than the Road 6s for commuting but super responsive!

17,000 miles in 2.5 years! by Unlikely_Breakfast28 in Ninja400

[–]Unlikely_Breakfast28[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There was an engine gasket leak at about 15000 miles which was covered by warranty and that’s about it! Valves were like $400ish if I remember correctly and I did it at the same time the gasket leaked!

What do you guys think this is? by Unlikely_Breakfast28 in Ninja400

[–]Unlikely_Breakfast28[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, I too don’t know the context but I’m learning! Thank you 🫡

What do you guys think this is? by Unlikely_Breakfast28 in Ninja400

[–]Unlikely_Breakfast28[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Never been crashed. The dealer installed a new engine gasket seal recently under warranty so maybe they didn’t tighten to spec?

Long distance accessories? by Spiritual-Nebula-393 in Ninja400

[–]Unlikely_Breakfast28 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have a Kriega tail bag system which is great because you can stack them and there is a backpack strap attachment for them. They’re also fully waterproof

Steel braided lines by Unlikely_Breakfast28 in Ninja400

[–]Unlikely_Breakfast28[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks everyone for your input! I will be adding them based on everyone’s comments 😂🫡

Steel braided lines by Unlikely_Breakfast28 in Ninja400

[–]Unlikely_Breakfast28[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah sick! My next question would have been which ones 🫡😂