Appreciate the vid. It definitely helped me out. 🤝🏾
@NSDG813Ай бұрын
Thank you for explaining this so well, the first 2 videos I saw before were just ... home movies
@QridesАй бұрын
Hey man nice video I live in a small town in Kansas and getting kinda bored riding the same places on my 500 nice video brother love the vid
@Jacob_4DАй бұрын
The second mod is total shite, 1st gear is supposed to be touchy, that is apart of riding you have to learn how to use first sensitively, all you are doing is losing hp and making it slower. If you want a smooth riding experience at slow speeds just keep it in second. No hate though, just sayin.
@DsanridesАй бұрын
@@Jacob_4D having ridden quite a few other bikes, none of them had that choppy cut to the gas the 400 has stock. The bike I learned on and rode 3 years was smooth in first gear. You do you though 🤷♂️
@Jacob_4DАй бұрын
@@Dsanrides Why not keep it in second though? my 2023 ninja 400 rides happily in second going 9mph
@DsanridesАй бұрын
@@Jacob_4D great question. I’ve thought about this before when riding. I’ve tried taking off in second quite often. Just too much clutch burn and not enough zip out of the stop for my taste. I really like the booster plug mod, having come from a carbureted bike, gotta have quick take off in first, but also smooth, not clunky. Cheers
@Jacob_4DАй бұрын
@@Dsanrides Cruise around in 2nd then shift down to 1st when you need to take off.
@simpcozyАй бұрын
more contents bro
@NvpsStonecrestАй бұрын
If you have 900 bucks to drop you can just change the whole clutch basket with a yoyodyne clutch system. Imma do that soon.
@johnathanlochner11482 ай бұрын
accurate review... the DRZ will take you back in time, back to the good old days. awesome content
@MrWolf22122 ай бұрын
Get a supermoto maybe. I have an MT 10 SP and recently got a DRZ 400 sm. The DRZ has a lot les power, but it feels more fun on the country roads.
@samheightsgaray2 ай бұрын
Man, this is one of the best youtube how-to's. Straight to the point. Links the product. 5-mins. Kuddos my guy.
@michaelw62772 ай бұрын
I’ve been up the sport bike ladder and there’s nothing like the joy of riding a bike like this.
@asparceproton12 ай бұрын
Engines and auto stop/start are emissions regulations, but the electronics is the relatively low purchasing power of enthusiasts. They give us lightweight, simple sports cars and they don't sell. I love my cars, but the fun/$ ratio is a huge reason I got into bikes as well.
@johnny_hammer2 ай бұрын
More like price....you can get a brand new R3 for 8k after dealer fees...for that price you might be able to get a hoopti car with 100k+ miles on it.
@grinningintheirface26852 ай бұрын
Just got my 1990 caprice 9c1 clay barred, compounded and polished (ex detective cruiser 5.7 liter 350) back on the road after being parked nineteen years, only 106,000 miles. Purrs like a kitten, no rust! Getting my 2006 fz1 in 2 weeks, cant wait, no car payments, or new cars here.
@Dsanrides2 ай бұрын
That sounds like a tank of a car. I bet it’s really easy to work on. That FZ1 is gonna be a beast of a bike! I just looked up the specs, 150hp 😮!! Enjoy your new bike!
@grinningintheirface26852 ай бұрын
@@Dsanrides Yeah it is easy to work on, my Dad was a mechanic for 40 yrs, we got three of them at a police auction for 350 bucks a piece, two 1990s and one 1994, lol. The other one was a 1994 caprice with an lt1 motor. Your bike looks sweet, what are you riding? The fz1 is an awesome bang for the buck bike. Mid ten second quarter mile, and 0-60 in 2.7 seconds is crazy fast for 4500 bucks!, and be comfy while doin it! Great job Man, stay safe!
@Dsanrides2 ай бұрын
@@grinningintheirface2685 that’s a steal! I ride a 21 Ninja 400. 🤙
@grinningintheirface26852 ай бұрын
@@Dsanrides Sweet, nice ride! thats what I should be getting, a 400cc, lol, used to ride my buddy in the marine corps 1990 ninja 600zx6, (scared the shit out of me, and i stayed close to base, lol) but im counting on my Marine discipline with the throttle hand with the fz1...even though its been thirty years since i was in the Marines, lol. Stay safe Man
@CopeMustDie2 ай бұрын
I’m gonna start on this bike 💯 gonna be real careful and respectful to the bike until I get experienced enough to actually use her fully
@CruisinViews3 ай бұрын
Lol @ the cool abandoned meth head school bus Also to me a phone/gps ruins the aesthetic of a motorcycles dash. Gotta keep it CLEAN ;)
@TEEDUBS3 ай бұрын
Perfect frame rate, perfect color grading, perfect music, and perfect commentary. Great king work man. I need to get my Magna road-worthy again and ride; it's been almost 4 years since I've enjoyed anything outside of my home.
@Dsanrides3 ай бұрын
Man, that’s an incredibly nice comment, thank you for the feedback✌️ 4 years is forever, best of wishes getting your bike back on the road!
@earlecarlton92983 ай бұрын
Chill ride videos are the best. Nice bike. Got my Ninja 400 last month
@hunterrides3 ай бұрын
Always loved what I would find taking random routes on my grom. Nothing like just going out exploring with no set end for the ride 🙂
@waters-3 ай бұрын
Where is this ? Watching from Melbourne Australia man 🏍😌
@Dsanrides3 ай бұрын
Madison, NC
@waters-3 ай бұрын
@DsanRides sweet , only 22hrs by jet plane away lol.. looks like really good riding there , thanks for sharing 👍
@Dsanrides3 ай бұрын
@@waters- thanks for watching! The roads here are phenomenal
@sportstermissions3 ай бұрын
Nice chill vlog. I love it!
@Dsanrides3 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@Neotokyo693 ай бұрын
Nice man.
@LiterFreedom3 ай бұрын
What you said at 00:28 is the exact reason a 400 can be better than any other bike category for many people, on a 1000 when you crank that throttle you'll feel like you're traveling tru time haha. When you got that speed addiction even a 150cc scooter will get you in trouble, specially on the twisties. Personally Im more of a fan of the acceleration rather than the top speed. I got my ECU flashed yesterday and let me tell you man..The throttle feels so much more responsive and so much faster in acceleration, and it makes it hard not to want to open that thing up haha. Have you looked into flashing your ECU as well? Stay healthy man!
@Dsanrides3 ай бұрын
ECU flash on a 1000 sounds insane! 😮 Did you get to open it up and do a fast pull? I’ve been thinking about a flash for a couple years, but just never got around to committing yet. It’s still on the list for mods. Cheers man!
@LiterFreedom3 ай бұрын
@@Dsanrides I did man, I'll be making a video riding her with that new ecu flash soon. but honestly it changed the bike for me. If you ever feel like you're getting "bored" of your bike an ECU flash will change her in many ways and make her feel like a new bike again!
@JD-fd6gt3 ай бұрын
I have used a technique, this is coming from a CBR600RR and YZF R1 experienced rider. I always take it easy and only go 5 over the speed limit. However, I have my fun by launching off stop lights and getting to 5 over the speed limit as quick as possible, its alot of fun. Also, I have certain spots, where if there is no one around on a certain back road, I go through the gears and hammer it, but then when I get to the end of the road / spot where there is a stop sign /intersection, im back to riding calmly and going 5 over. Try it.
@Dsanrides3 ай бұрын
The launch is always addicting. Especially high RPM shifting! Finding a spot like that, good idea man. Still be able to get that rush. Thanks for watching
@JD-fd6gt3 ай бұрын
@@Dsanrides Choose your spot carefully.
@hunterrides3 ай бұрын
also i cant tame myself neither....makes me want to stay away from liter sports
@hunterrides3 ай бұрын
seen your comment on a video of mine and decided to check out your channel :) love your videos and your mentality keep it up man
@Dsanrides3 ай бұрын
Thanks man!
@MurffSurff3 ай бұрын
Yeah must remain in control to live every day. I say practice techniques and engrain them into my muscle memory, find a highway to go 75-80 in a 70 It’s not a skilled rider that has to worry about yourself but of others
@Dsanrides3 ай бұрын
“Live every day” you just said it best. That’s the ultimate goal to make it home to ride another day.
@prebengrundeland70073 ай бұрын
Nice video:)
@Dsanrides3 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@cuzimaluzer7773 ай бұрын
Don't buy a super duke.
@Dsanrides3 ай бұрын
That would be too much fun 😂
@jcunningham73 ай бұрын
I started on a Ninja 400 and it was an amazing bike. I have a Triumph Street Triple now but I would still have my Ninja if it didn't get stolen. Perfect bike to learn on if you're interested in sports bikes. It's a really good bike to ride around town and to take on twisty roads. You can use the whole powerband without breaking the law. The best thing is if you do decide you want to upgrade, you won't lose too much money as the value on them remains pretty high.
@randycallow37363 ай бұрын
Start on a bike with disc brakes, start on a bike w a slightly lower seat height and lowest curb weight. Start on a bike w handlebars not clip ons. Should not be in an aggressive jockey position with extreme bends in legs and high foot peg position. Should not be very stretched out with significant weight and pressure on arms and shoulders. A sport bike position causes limits on peripheral vision, a more upright riding position allows better visibility and and more control. Aggressive body position is a bad start. Stopping, starting, braking, more not less rider mobility and vision is better for new riders, displacement of the bike is not as important as training and practice
@ChadrikThunderCaulk3 ай бұрын
One of my friends was riding with a guy who started riding a week prior, brand new 636. Sent himself into a barrier and died on impact. The truth is people will find a reason or argument to fit why they should get a bigger bike to start and a KZbin video wont change that. Just be prepared to live with the consequences, or die from them 🤷🏻.
@Dsanrides3 ай бұрын
Wow… That’s a really sad ending. If only he had a second chance. Things happen too fast. I truly wish the best for anyone that starts on a bigger bike. Throttle discipline is so incredibly important on super sports.
@Ripfire7773 ай бұрын
If you can afford 600 definitely just take it Hella easy at 1st and be ready for the worse and let the learning begin.
@levelupwithsam3 ай бұрын
Dude this was hilarious, love your take on the concept of maximizing efficiency at all costs ❤
@luisruiz2573 ай бұрын
"Speed has never killed anyone. Suddenly becoming stationary, that's what gets you". Yes you should be very careful, always, but never afraid. Fear will make you panic, and unable to take decisions. Try to asses situations that you know you won't be able to get out of. "If that truck suddenly decides to stop, will i be able to swerve or brake in time?" If the answer is no, give it some distance. Know your riding level, and try to learn something everyday, that's it.
@yusriyahbagheri88433 ай бұрын
Contact the FBI and continue working with your old pd and have them help you with the federal agents. All they have to do is verify your ownership and that the police recovered it. My father had a simillar experience.
@Logical.Psychopath3 ай бұрын
1. Small bike + small mistake = small consequences 1.1 Small bike + big mistake = big consequences 2. Big bike + small mistake = big consequences 2.2 Big bike + big mistake = extreme consequences -Small consequences = easy to fix, cheap, no bodily harm. -Big consequences = hard to fix, expensive, some bodily harm. -Extreme consequences = cannot fix, breaks your bank account, handicap or death.
@Atom2243 ай бұрын
Definetly call up your local FBI field office or even better visit it in person. They might have their hands full all the time, but this is just a simple database operation that can be done in minutes once it gets on the desk of the right person. Don't give up, might take some months, but it's better than not being able to ride your first bike at all. It's your right to do so!
@bonkers11744 ай бұрын
Question, will does also work on the 500 se model ?
@Dsanrides3 ай бұрын
I’m not sure if this specific model will work with the 500. I know Kawasaki redesigned the seat a little bit. Aftermarket mods are starting to come out more for the 500. The installation steps are the same though.
@tylerbryant384Ай бұрын
Yes, it does work. I have a 500 SE and this video was my go to.
@lightinlove33684 ай бұрын
Me hitting the highway on my 3rd day of riding. 😮 Well what’s done is done. 😂 Fell in love with it instantly. Rode on the highway all day today(4th day riding). 🤷♂️
@Josh-ew1le4 ай бұрын
Theyre both dangerous. Have to be on piont and ride safe
@Josh-ew1le4 ай бұрын
Your bars or forks are tweaked? Looks like something not right up front?
@Josh-ew1le4 ай бұрын
Maybe your fairing is tweaked idk?
@Dsanrides4 ай бұрын
@@Josh-ew1le my front right fairing get cracked when a car clipped it. It smashed the clip in a little bit. It’s interesting you mention that though. I get wobbles sometimes when I take my hands off the bars. I need to look into it closer. Thanks!
@avarria58724 ай бұрын
I always tell people to buy the smallest bike you can that will accomplish what you want. When I lived in the city, I had a 125cc scooter. When I had to move out to a rural area and rode mostly rural highways, I bought a Kawasaki z400. When I started riding on the interstate 45+ minutes each day for my commute to work, I bought a Honda NC750X. I miss having the light weight of the 125cc. It was so much fun to ride. I like my NC750X once I am moving, but getting that damned thing out of less-than-ideal parking spots like dirt, gravel, damaged pavement, a hill, etc. is not as enjoyable.
@LiterFreedom4 ай бұрын
Man getting your bike stolen has to be one of the worst feelings in the world. And how crazy is this 5:42 your bike got stolen, you have to pay for it to be recovered AND you got a headache just to be able to re-register her? That’s crazy man…. Also, when are you taking the Ninja 400 on the Tail of The Dragon? I bet she’d be fun out there!
@Dsanrides4 ай бұрын
It was a really bad day, but the feeling of getting it back was incredible! Live and learn, I now have full coverage always. Another Tail of the Dragon trip is gonna happen! Just have to wait, they are repaving the road this Summer.
@hunterwilson76584 ай бұрын
I just got my first bike and it's also a Ninja 400! I have really been enjoying it! Thank you for this video, can definitely relate!
@itz_x_salvation3954 ай бұрын
650 is the absolute perfect beginner bike.
@dirkdiggler51644 ай бұрын
I've never enjoyed interstate riding. Never, not since Day 1, and still don't. I ride them as a little as possible, only when I have no choice to get somewhere. I'm amazed there are guys who are totally into it, and buy touring bikes, and riding on interstates is almost all they do. Didn't they have a motorcycle called the Honda Interstate? Well, to each their own. But I don't get it.