Keeping a steady line throughout corner
So I've been told my technique is excellent but I find when I take corners like up Angeles Crest...my line isn't constant and sometimes I hit the yellow lane line. My question is, do you push downward...
View ArticleMounting a bike with a tailbag.
OK, today I encountered a new motorcycling challenge, one than never crossed my mind before. I recently bought a tailbag for my Street Triple (I never had a tailbag for my 300 as I installed a seat...
View ArticleM Gymkhana® coming to Orange County
We'll be in Orange County for the October 18th MGX® Day Session. Fullerton, CA DMV will be the place. Jump on line and check the site for all the details!...
View ArticleKeith Code tips
Here is a link to Keith Code's Code Break tip articles in Motorcyclist Magazine. http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/sch/02/code-break/articles/
View ArticleAdvice For The Short Rider: 2014
Just uploaded my video 'Advice For The Short Rider: 2014' to YouTube. This is focused on new riders who happen to be short and are concerned about this fact. It also covers my experience trying to buy...
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Tips for new Riders from somone whos been riding roadbike since 1996
For those of you who have just bought your first bike and its the Ninja 300, well done, you have picked a very nice bike to start off your motorcycle addiction with I started riding motorcycles , a...
View ArticleWind!
Hello all, I'm new to riding but learning quickly. I was wondering if the 300 gets tossed around in the wind more than other bikes or that's just riding in general? I admit I live in a very windy city...
View ArticleCurves to the right?
So my wife and I got our new ninja 300s in this saturday and I went for my first short ride today. The bike handles really well, I was impressed in how easy it was to throw it around. My only issue is...
View ArticleSo what do YOU do at a stop light?
I've had this debate with a few friends and have heard arguments for and against. I don't know where you all live but here in Pittsburgh PA there are a ton a stop lights. So here is the question: At a...
View ArticleCovering your brake
Right now, it's still quite cool in CT, so I'm riding with very solid leather gloves. Sometimes, when I ride through risky areas (lots of intersections etc.) I would really like to cover clutch and...
View ArticleEngine braking?
Everytime I engine break no matter in what gear, my speedometer stays the same and the throttle lags. How can I correct these two issues? For example I'll be in 3rd gear doing 45, then engine break but...
View ArticleMSF dirt bike school worth it?
I'm interested in the Closed Range Exercise for the MSF dirt bike school. They provide the bikes and smelly off-road helmets. I've been a street rider for many years on & off. Never ridden dirt...
View ArticleMSF Experienced Rider Course: Don't!
I thought it might be a good idea to sign up for the MSF ERC two months after my BRC. They made it sound as though they would be teaching "advanced" techniques to keep you safe on the road. What utter...
View Article"Hanging off" for regular street riding
"Hanging off" is usually associated with track riding, squeezing the last ounce of turning speed out of the bike without scraping pegs. I am here to tell you that it is well suited for street riding as...
View ArticleThrottle Control
Hey guys, I've been riding 300cc bikes for awhile now, but my question is for some reason I feel less secure on a 300cc entry supersport than a 600-800cc sport. The main reason for this is when I...
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Counter steering?
So we went to ride, it was so much fun in the twistees. Every thing went smooth with one little hitch:- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C1Cl4BzB53g I think what I did wrong was getting distracted by...
View ArticleHow can I keep a steady throttle in downhill twisties?
I found some twisties near my house and tryed them out, only problem was that I ran wide and went into oncoming traffic luckily I survived and nothing happened. The problem was that the downhill is...
View ArticleParking Lot Curriculum For The Wife
My wife got her new 125cc scooter today (orange!! yay!!!). We have a big parking lot right in front our house, so I put a bit of a curriculum together for her. Her MSF course is in August. Anything I...
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Locking your helmet to your bike
Hey guys, Just picked up my new toy yesterday! Got any methods/product suggestions for securing your head protector to your machine? Thanks!
View ArticleCan I shift to first gear?
So I got my m1 today and motorcycle insurance. I finally got to put in some miles. Quick question. sorry if its stupid. Can I shift down to first gear if I am at an appropriate speed? For example lets...
View ArticleLight weight rider experiencing pogoing
Is it normal for the ninja 300 to pogo through corners at around 90mph and up? What I'm experiencing is kind of a hop in the rear and a wallow in the front. The rear feels as if it is going up and down...
View ArticleTrail Braking
I've been riding for a little over a year and have done 5-6 track days. I'm running B group and can pretty confidently say my pace is probably in the top 30-35% of the group. Having said that, I'm...
View ArticleDragging pegs, lowsiding, and cornering faster
Hi guys, So I'm getting to the point where I want to push harder into turns. I successfully got rid of my chicken strips (just lol) on the old rear tyre and have upgraded to some Michelin Pilots. The...
View ArticleNew Ninja 300 Break in, Tips for first 800 Kms riding
Hi, I got the my Toy(Ninja 300). Dealer suggested to ride it less than 4K RPM till 800 Kms. Now i am confused about Gear Shifting to 4000 RPM. Please guide me, How should go for shifting? Thanks
View ArticleIdeal Launch Advice
Hi all, Last couple of days I've been experimenting with getting off the line faster at intersections, and a couple of times the front managed to lift a little - neat little surprise for me, since I...
View ArticleWhen do I need to shift?
I am confused about the gear shifting in Ninja 300 SE. While i am riding i am shift gear as below : Gear : Km/Hr 1st : 0-10 2nd : 10-20 3rd : 20-40 4th : 40-50 5th : 50-55 6th : 55-60 is it hurting it?...
View ArticleMotorcycle Crash Analysis
Hey Everyone, To help out riders become safer on the road, and to learn from other people's mistakes, I've decided to start a series on motorcycle crash analysis. I've so far only got two episodes. Any...
View Article300 crash - hit & run
Hey guys, I just bought the bike a couple of months ago and got into an accident yesterday. To make a long story short, the lady behind the car wheel tried to escape, but luckily i had my GoPro cam on...
View ArticleCritique/Tips on my Body Position
Hello, I've been trying to improve my body position and wanted some critique and tips on my current form, namely my hang off and the position that my knee slider touches the ground. I've noticed that...
View ArticleDirect Steering
I'm asking this because a small bike racer made a statement that I don't quite agree with. Is it possible, once leaned into a turn and hanging off, to tighten the line by steering INTO the turn? Or...
View ArticleToe Slider
Yesterday I somewhat unintentionally dragged my toe while riding. I know this is not safe on public roads & I will be more careful in the future & would not repeat this. I need one small...
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Long distance riding tips.
So I'm planning on attending the moto gp at Phillip island this year. I'm wondering if anyone who has done any long distance riding on their 300 has any tips or advice for me. Thanks in advance
View ArticleSmoked by a Harley
Has anyone had this problem? I was crusin about 10 over the limit, as many ppl do, approacing an interstate onramp, when a harley blew by. He took the onramp, i got stuck behind an old carb sooted...
View ArticleTire size
Does anyone encourage using a 160/60/17 back tire. If you do use one could you tell me if it's for riding or for looks?
View ArticleHigh RPMs? any thoughts?
I weigh 200 pounds even and when I'm riding my 300 in the final gear (6th I believe) I'm going 50-60mph and my RPMs are at 5500-6500 is that ok or what? I don't want to wear anything out, just...
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