Bad Day? Lets go for a ride | 2024 Kawasaki Ninja 500

[@chikko5182]

"im not stopping for that light" instant like, relatable asf

[@L3XUS2goofy]

I need this… i feel like i have a bad day every day. Its hard to keep up with being a happy girl 24/7

[@ffdedgb]

W content keep posting bro

[@JayDaToxiC]

Got my ninja 500 and my clutch cable was way out of whack had to adjust that sumbitch now the clutch feels nice, was way out when I got mine. Need to adjust my throttle a bit and it’s perfect

[@Raevinh]

That is literally the first complaint of getting this bike! The clutch cable was soo far out for what? You dont even get like 1mm before friction zone and the end of letting the clutch go. Honestly now that you mention the throttle that might be something I look into.

[@JayDaToxiC]

Yeah adjusted my throttle too, it was a little awkward getting to it but it had a bit of freeplay I didn’t want so I tightened it, it’s got a hair of freeplay but not as much now. Was riding mine around today a little still getting used to downshifts, upshifts are good. Brand new rider no parking lot experience just went from a driveway and controlling the friction zone and giving a bit of gas and going and learning to shift on the roads lmao pretty smooth so far, the 2nd, 3rd and 4th gears are so forgiving. I think I was running them around 5k rpm’s or a tiny bit higher but nothing crazy like redlining. Love the bike.

[@JayDaToxiC]

Also adjusting that factory bullshit clutch configuration I didn’t stall after that, now my friction zone is closer in.

[@Raevinh]

Its good to rev higher on bikes so shifting around the 7k - 8k is completely healthy for these bikes! But literally the roads are not scary at all! Just be confident in your actions but pay attention to drivers and you good!

[@JayDaToxiC]

Yeah I was watching other guys shift on the 500 way lower in rpm’s tbh but watching your videos before I actually rode I realized how much rpm’s you can spare before you need to change gears healthily on the 500. Very lenient bike very forgiving!

[@livehappy4u]

Bro how long did it take for you to get rid of that fear? I’m literally going through that right now, nerve racking but what a rush

[@DigiplayW8]

Bro, I cannot wait until next week for the weather to clear up so I can get on my '24 ninja 500 se for the first time. I just know that riding around will be so freeing and relaxing

[@Raevinh]

I’m excited for you 😎 its such a fun bike!!! And as long as you remember to watch out for drivers and ride within your limits it really is! Also the weather had been so hit or miss so I feel that 😭😭

[@DigiplayW8]

@@Raevinh yeah I'm in indiana where the weather is truly bipolar lol. but seeing you ride on your 500 is making me so excited to finally get out there on mine. I just got the bike yesterday and am ready. definitely going to take it slow at first, sticking to nearby neighborhoods until I get the feel for it

[@Raevinh]

Yea in Colorado it's pretty bipolar but for short periods of time usually. Currently its snowing so I cant go out yet. If you do end up on a road just know roads are not that scary you just need to be confident in your choices and be cautious of the cars around you!

[@DigiplayW8]

@@Raevinh I'm finally getting a break in the rain, going to just send it tomorrow and have my first ride be a ride to work lol. definitely going to avoid highways but the only way to get out there is to actually get out there and ride. I'm excited

[@Raevinh]

If you do go on the highway just stay out of the blindspots! Either accelerate or let people think about going through before you just pass! Highway is sooo easy just the fear is what you gotta get past a bit!

[@monsun3365]

Bruh I'm having a bad weekend because I whiskey throttled my bike on a curved hill with mud... Just got the bike on Tuesday and crashed on Saturday...

[@Joe-uj5sm]

I’m 5’10 am I chilling on this bike?

[@Raevinh]

I would say you are fine but honestly get the 650 if you can shell out a bit more. This is kinda small

[@elijahgarcia1656]

Is this a good beginner bike or should I get the 400

[@Raevinh]

This is just barely more power than a 400! This is an amazing starter bike! If you have 0 experience! Super forgiving! If you getting used go 400 but if new id what you want the 500 is the upgraded 400!!

[@danswizzle4113]

i have the 2024 500 se krt as my first and starter. its a great starter and very forgiving. a bit heavier than the 400 and i had to lower it all the way on the shock and can still only flat foot one foot at stops but its perfect entry level and unless youre doing long hauls i dont see myself getting tired of it any time soon. the rps are set to 4000 when you buy it but you can adjust it through the display so its not telling you to shift till later on. along with that you dont have to worry as much about shifting before corners. i definately recommend it.

[@ogCophy]

⁠@@danswizzle4113what’s your inseam? I also have a ninja 500 se. I’ve been trying to learn to flat foot one foot since I can’t flat foot both (literally on the tip of my tip toes trying to stop on both feet). Debating if I should lower it

[@danswizzle4113]

@cophy7805 it's like.. 28ish. But I wear irish setters boots and they have about a 1.25 inch sole. I don't recommend lowering it but also it's your bike and your choice. You can always remove the links later. But just know, lowering it will affect the geometry of the bike a bit. And you will be limited to how much of a load you can carry.

[@MotorbikeLife519]

You know if there is an Acrapovic exhaust for the bike?

[@Raevinh]

I do not for sure, but all 400 exhausts slip ons fit the 500!

[@MotorbikeLife519]

@@Raevinh thx!

[@Raevinh]

@@MotorbikeLife519 Of course!!!

[@molecularconcept1318]

just got a z500!

[@Raevinh]

How are you liking it!? I honestly love the look of the naked bikes but its just so damn windy haha

[@molecularconcept1318]

@@Raevinh im loving it! yeah mine has a tiny "windscreen" its still smaller than the ninja, but even the ninjas is really small too! maybe they will make a lil aftermarket windscreen later soon

[@Raevinh]

@@molecularconcept1318 i know they have a bigger one for the ninja just not tinted and kinda ugly imo! So im waiting for nice aftermarket hahah

[@hunterbroadbent3769]

Can we get a 0-60 time or quarter mile time on the 500? I can’t find anyone else who has done one yet

[@Raevinh]

100% - I know just the road to try it on! I just need to remember to do it and go there lol. Someone might beat me to it but ill keep that in mind!

[@molecularconcept1318]

there was one on video its like 4.25 seconds

[@Raevinh]

@@molecularconcept1318 yea its probably somewhere around there! But ill still try my hand at it eventually! Just for my own riding level + knowledge and see what I get

[@Luneyjr]

hey bro what camera/mike you using? quality and sound pretty good.

[@Raevinh]

Dji wireless mic 1 (I would get the dji mic 2 if you do this route) and DJI Osmo Action 4!!

[@upsidedownhorror]

i have an piaggio aprilia etx 150 its an ok bike but i want to reach 140km/h while wear high boots and gloves Feels soooo badass. Dude would you like to be my friend?

[@Raevinh]

I completely get that haha! Having the ability to go around that 150km/h range and dripped out in gear looks so cool! I can't wait to get full gear but its just so pricey. And of course! Always down to be friends haha!

[@Hailnut]

How much was your bike out the door price?

[@Raevinh]

If you can do cash it was loke 7k but im making payments so its like 10k at the end of the day 😭

[@Hailnut]

@@Raevinh I’m gonna be making payments as well. Gonna put 2k down though. I could wait till I save enough but that would take forever 😂 just debating between the ninja 500 or the 650. Just think the 500 looks so much nicer

[@Raevinh]

Honestly man if you want looks pick which ever! The new 650 looks pretty good! but if you have ANY experience with Manual or Dirt Bikes/Bikes in general do the 650! I already want more hahah

[@unscriptedjxn6518]

I am 6‘2. Do you think i fit on this?

[@Raevinh]

I dont see it being a HUGE problem, But I would say go for the SE model or make sure it has the Big windscreen to help you. I think you should look at the 650 lineup instead though if you are 6'2!

[@unscriptedjxn6518]

@@Raevinh thank you

[@Raevinh]

@@unscriptedjxn6518 Of Course!!

[@BrunoR97]

im 6'2 and i have no issues :)

[@drako9983]

bro ive seen you before i think the day u filmed this cid istg

[@Raevinh]

Aint no way 🤣 you in co?

[@drako9983]

@@Raevinh yes bro the springs istg

[@Raevinh]

HAHAH that definitely coulda been me if you saw the ywllow plush in the back!!

[@drako9983]

@@Raevinh 😂😂 ya i could be wrong but that trail you passed by on union i was right up there on my minibike nd i think u turned around nd looked at me and cut it out in the vid could be wrong tho

[@Raevinh]

Ill have to go back and see if I caught you on camera if it was me haha!

[@kiran5793]

I’m 5’5 am I too short for it?

[@scottk3402]

your height doesn't matter as much as your inseam length. I'm 5 7 with shorter legs at like 29in inseam. i can have both feet on ground on the balls of my feet. cannot flat foot both sides. can always lower it a bit or just lean to one side.

[@Raevinh]

Im short too so you will be fine! You might have to tiptoe but otherwise like stated by Scottk3402 just lean to the left and have your other foot on the rear break. Or lower the bike slightly!

[@kiran5793]

⁠@@RaevinhThank you for the advise I’m really excited to get the last of my gear so I can go to the practice course. I’m a female so I’m a bit more nervous about the whole process but seeing so many people riding and looking so happy and free made me want to try it out too.

[@TappioLopullinen-us8dx]

green kawasaki

[@Raevinh]

They only had this, black n red, and anniversary color 😭

[@Voltomess]

@@Raevinh you should wait till next season for green color...........🤣🤣🤣🤣jk

[@Raevinh]

@@Voltomess ngl I saw the ZX1000 and I think it was in Kawasaki Green 👀 might have to look into it

[@harryallenpearce89]

Everyone keeps using the expression “squid”. I must be King Squid, lol. If I had all the very best protective gear money could buy, but I believed that I was going to wreck, I wouldn’t drive a motorcycle. I’m not downplaying protective gear, I just believe that people get carried away with it. In winter months I have the full setup. In 100 degree summer heat I have on my helmet. I bought my bike to hop on it and drive, and that’s what I do. #kingsquid

[@Raevinh]

Yea I use the term squid to basically just say im not using full padded gear lmao. Harley riders are top squids if thats the case but no one calls them squids so I get what you saying. I think its mainly just for sports bike riders who dont use gear? idk its just fun to say really

[@KevinBell7]

How is advocating wearing protective gear while riding a motorcycle "carrying things away" and how is choosing not to wear protective gear while riding a motorcycle a flex lol. Do you of course but I thought this was a strange mentality

[@Raevinh]

@@KevinBell7 hes talking about using the word squiding is what is being “carried away” not that advocating for protective gear is. He did say hes not downplaying wearing gear. Just he THINKS people go overboard with the term/ making it seem like a horrible thing to not wear gear. We all think its smart and the right thing to do just we dont want to wear FULL gear all the time. Like ima be on a highway on my next ride so ima use my gear but if im around the city i like using a hoodie and just normal pants. i hope thats what you were talkin about and i could clear that up

[@harryallenpearce89]

@@Raevinh Thank you for clarifying so well. Most of my rides are within 20 miles, I toss on my helmet and go. Absolutely it’s safer to wear full gear, absolutely, but if I had to do that every time I rode the bike I wouldn’t ride very often.

[@Raevinh]

@@harryallenpearce89 trust me I completely understand and am the same exact way so I could tell they kinda took it out of context because he said flex like we said we are cool for not wearing the gear. You just said you were a king squid lmao so it prolly was an out of context message