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My 2021 Ninja400 Updated 04-23-2022
Updated: Apr 24
Modification list
LeoVince LV-10 slip on canister muffler
LeoVince db killer
TST rear tail delete LED tail light
TechSpech tank grip kit
Smoked wind screen
NortonMotorSport clutch cable spring mod
Rear passenger pegs delete
BoosterPlug piggyback fueler
TST Pair delete block off plate and harness
TST fork axle sliders
ProBolt 7075 aluminum gold fairing dress kit
NortonMotorsports & Barnett clutch springs
NortonMotorsports rearsets
2011 GSXR1000 rear spring mod
NortonMotorsports GSXR L-bracket adaptor
Puig foot peg bracket base in black
Puig red anodized knurled foot pegs
NortonMotorsports 1.6 bar radiator cap
Generic radiator cover/ protector
TST rectifier relocation kit
TST frame sliders
MOS forged wheels in gold anodize 😍
Michelin tires front and rear
TST front led turn signals in smoked lens
TST captive wheel spacers front and rear
Driven rear axle red block sliders
Driven captive rear red axle blocks
Vortex adjustable levers
Domino grips
R6 throttle sleeve mod
Accossato quick turn red accent fuel cap
Driven Halo series 1.5" riser clip ons
Spears Racing steering stop
Driven aluminum drive sprocket
Traxxion springs and spacers for my weight
Front fork preload adjusters
GB Racing engine covers
Scorpion bike alarm with proximity sensor
Samco red hoses and clamps
Norton Motorsports light weight rear rotor
Vesrah RJL front rotor pads
All titanium hardware for rotors, calipers, and sprockets.
Safety wired for track days
Norton Motorsports modified seat
Arashi rear sets to be installed soon
NortonMotorsports light weight rear brake disc
IRC quick shifter
TST performance velocity stacks
Updated 04-23-2022
Finally the Ninja is done. 🥳🤗
After dumping the stock 10 weight fluid for some 15 weight fluid and adding some TST velocity stacks to the bike it's ready.
Scorpion alarm is also hooked up and wired as is the IRC quick shifter but there was no shift rod in the package so that will be finished at Jennings for the track day.
I also changed up some bodywork on the bike to some 2018 panels in a pearl factory yellow/ orange color to liven up the bike even more and get the color scheme the way I wanted. It's perfect and pictures do it no justice.
Everything is back together again, locktite, and torqued to spec and even used a paint pen on various parts to make sure nothing will be coming loose.
After the track school and track day I'll be safety wiring all the new titanium parts added so the next track day I'll have no issues passing tech.
Radiator was drained and refilled with track spec distilled water and WaterWetter by Redline. 👍
No time to ride again but my time will come and maybe next time I'm home I'll get a day to ride and break in the bike a bit more.
Some pics below to enjoy. 🥰
I'll have a full report on the happenings of the track school and track day with lots of pics.
I'm so stoked to go and also nervous too. 😁
Updated 04-11-2022
Preparations continue for my first ever track school and track day coming June 19. 🤗
I am so excited and nervous as heck but like anything in a new sport the butterflies will be many as that day approaches.
I've bought all my safety wire tools and wire to prep the bike for track and it also makes me feel a bit better to know that all the important key nuts and bolts will remain tight and never come loose.
I also am using blue locktite on everything that can come loose so I'll never have that issue of parts falling off.
It's almost finished for riding and hopefully when I'm home this week I'll have some street time on the bike to do some low speed maneuver training and putting some much needed miles on the engine and tires to get her ready for the track in May.
I'll be changing the shifting to Grand Prix specific for the track and should have no problems shifting this way on the street.
I purchased a quick shifter that electronically shifts the bike for upshifts and again this is for the track and also it's sounds pretty cool going through the gears when street riding. 😂😁
All my riding gear is finally ready with a new Spidi racing suit that actually fits and a new leather riding jacket for the streets that's also pretty cool as well.
The car has the trailer hitch attached and the trailer will be sporting new led indicator pods as one if the factory units was damaged so I had to replace them.
I'll have all the info and pictures of the school and track day events on the next post so stay tuned. 🙏
In the mean time here's a few pictures of the trailer, the bike, and me getting things ready for travel. 😎
Below are older posts starting from the first post to 12-21-2021 time line.
All future posts will be from the newest to the oldest format so most recent updates will be the top of the lists.
Thanks for looking.
These are pictures from the dealership at Suzuki City in Biloxi MS as I paid for the bike and got ready to pick it up a couple of days later. $5,800 out the door with a 1 year warranty.
I bought this because after the Accent broke down and had to have a best bud get me around while I fixed the car I realized that I needed a second vehicle to drive. The Honda was that vehicle but with all that's being done to it and the length of time to finish I needed something new and reliable.
The Ninja300 and 400 have a solid reputation for being a great beginners bike, track bike, and all around bike that can be built to suit whatever riding style you have. This is why I bought one and my desire to ride was overwhelming as I'm no longer a young buck anymore and time is ticking. 😝
Here's the most up to date pictures with the TechSpec tank grips, TST tail delete, NortonMotorsport clutch cable return spring mod, Leo Vince slip on can, and a nice smoked wind screen to spruce up the bike a bit. 😍
So far I've got 68 miles on it with 56 mpg fuel efficiency so far. 👍
New tag for the bike will have WHEEE as a custom tag as that's how I feel when I ride her. 😂🤷🏼♂️ https://youtu.be/c7dZPGvOMEE
Heres a quick video up to date of the bike. 😍
More to come on this bike, it's upgrades, and all of the good stuff along the way.
12-21-2021
A little late with the posting but I do stay busy so here's some updates. 😁
After putting in 68 miles on the bike I decided to change the break in oil with Kawasaki standard 10W40 oil and a new filter. Magnetic drain plug installed and new billet oil cap with tether added too.
I also installed a GSXR 1000 rear adjustable shock as the spring in it is perfect for my weight and the shock is fully adjustable for compression and rebound damping. Stock shock is non-adjustable and I wanted something better. 👍
I also installed Norton Motorsports adjustable rear sets on the bike for better ergo and also installed the Puig foot pegs base and their foot pegs. 😍
You'll also notice the gold dress up kit for the fairings which look good on the red and will match the gold wheels coming soon. 🥰
I did add a radiator cover to protect the radiator from rocks and debris while I had the fairings off. 1.6 bar radiator cap also added for a cooler bike and a TST Pair delete that I didn't take pictures of. 🤷
BoosterPlug fueler piggy back controer to help with the below 3500 rpm throttle control and to smooth out the fueling at those rpm's.
It will also help with the fueling as the slip on muffler means the bike out a bit.
In the pictures below I have my new Aria helmet, radiator cover, and the already purchased gold MOS forged wheels for the bike and the rest of the mods to go on the bike soon. 🙌
I do plan on going to Yamaha Champ School in October 2022 in North Carolina for their 2 day school. After the school on Thursday and Friday the following Saturday and Sunday there will be a track day I'll be attending to further my training of what I learned from the school.
All the parts in the world will not make you a better rider and going to this school, one of the best out there, is something I've wanted to do for some time to be a good rider on street and track.
I can't wait and I'll be taking the baby Ninja with me for the events.
Happy Holidays to all and I'll post up again in the New Year. 😇😎
Man way to much progress to list done to the bike as I prepare it for it's first track day coming soon.
Jennings GP in Georgia is where I'll be going for my first track day and I'm pretty much prepped with all the gear I need to be protected and looking good. 😁
I updated the modifications list too.
Keeping it short this time here are a few pictures of how she sits at the moment.
More updates coming as the preparation continues. 👍