Blackpearl goes green - the Green Goblin (2009 Kawasaki Ninja 650R EX )

BlackPearl · 4th October 2010, 08:57

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Originally Posted by prasadee

2500 miles in a month is mighty impressive. Keep the shiny side up and ride on. Great pics.

Thanks prasadee. Yesterday went to Baltimore and back, around 300 Miles round trip. Odo reading 28xx

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BlackPearl · 20th October 2010, 20:47

Last weekend rode about 550 Miles. The bike is a superb tourer. No back-aches after the ride. Posting a few pics - locations are Amish Country and Blue Mountain (PA).

aargee · 20th October 2010, 21:27

Joining the bandwagon late, but not missing to wish you @blackpearl; Congratulations. BTW, what's the GC of 650R? I hope its lesser than the 250R isn't it?

Technocrat · 20th October 2010, 22:51

Wow looks like you had a nice ride

You rode in a group or solo?

adityasiera · 21st October 2010, 02:13

Congratulations, on a nice ride & nicer trips..

n_aditya · 21st October 2010, 14:07

Awesome set of pics Blackpearl. Looks like you're having a lovely time with the ninja.

The last 2 pics remind me of the popular television series Street Hawk.

What tires are those on the ninja? Are they the stock OEM ones or did you upgrade to better rubber?

Have fun on those corners and ride safe mate.

aargee · 21st October 2010, 14:45

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Originally Posted by n_aditya

What tires are those on the ninja? Are they the stock OEM ones or did you upgrade to better rubber?

IMO, they look stock tires; I just did a compare between this pic & the one's on page 1 when the vehicle was delivered & they look alike.

The pollution in this country is all time high to keep a vehicle in mint condition & thanks to the reckless driver/riders on the road for those dents on the car

planet_rocker · 21st October 2010, 16:06

Polished Dome - aweosme pictures. Who shot the pic of you with the Ninja? - Wifey?

Enjoy and Ride safe PD. Where do you get it serviced? Oil change interval and all? Is it still on per hour basis for labor?

BlackPearl · 21st October 2010, 20:15

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Originally Posted by aargee

Joining the bandwagon late, but not missing to wish you @blackpearl; Congratulations. BTW, what's the GC of 650R? I hope its lesser than the 250R isn't it?

Thanks aargee. I have no idea about the GC, but will try to find that out from the owner's manual.

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Originally Posted by Technocrat

Wow looks like you had a nice ride

You rode in a group or solo?

Yes, it was a lovely ride. Rode solo with wifey.

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Originally Posted by adityasiera

Congratulations, on a nice ride & nicer trips..

Thanks adityasiera.

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Originally Posted by n_aditya

Awesome set of pics Blackpearl. Looks like you're having a lovely time with the ninja.

The last 2 pics remind me of the popular television series Street Hawk.

What tires are those on the ninja? Are they the stock OEM ones or did you upgrade to better rubber?

Have fun on those corners and ride safe mate.

Thanks Aditya. Tose are stock tires. Rear ones are 160/60/R17, Bridgestone Battlax.

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Originally Posted by planet_rocker

Polished Dome - aweosme pictures. Who shot the pic of you with the Ninja? - Wifey?

Enjoy and Ride safe PD. Where do you get it serviced? Oil change interval and all? Is it still on per hour basis for labor?

Yes, wifey took the pics. Got the Ninja serviced at 600 Miles and the cost was ~ $300. The labor is per hour at $110. Next oil change is at 7500 miles.

Wifey gifted a waterproof Frank Thomas jacket on my birthday. One of my friends gifted a Cortech Tank Bag. Will post the pics of them. Now I am riding in the rain also

BlackPearl · 2nd November 2010, 22:51

Went to New Paltz Bear Mountain this weekend. A round trip of about 350 Miles. Crossed 5000 miles on the goblin.

r_nairtvm · 3rd November 2010, 11:54

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Originally Posted by BlackPearl

Yes, it was a lovely ride. Rode solo with wifey.

Hey That is a good one. How long have you been married may I ask ? I presume you haven't been married long and hence it may be an accute case of "two body one soulomnia". You are excused ! (Hope my wife doesn't chace up on this post

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Originally Posted by BlackPearl

Went to New Paltz Bear Mountain this weekend. A round trip of about 350 Miles. Crossed 5000 miles on the goblin.

BP. please post more pictures of the ride. The Place taht can be seen in the posted picture looks lovely

Best Regards & Drive/Ride Safe

Ram

BlackPearl · 16th April 2011, 23:42

Changed the chain, sprocket and front and rear tires of the Kawi. Chain + Sprocket + Labour = $320
Michelin Pilot Power Front (120 70 R17) and rear (160 70 R17) tires + Labour = $370.
Miles on the bike - 8600. Rode about 200 miles after the change, verdict is that Michelin Power is much beter than the Bridgestone Battlax

rdna · 17th April 2011, 02:51

Unbelievably, I have missed this thread close to a year! :eek You sure have got an amazing bike. The pics are brilliant and good to see that you are enjoying your rides

Congratulations again, though a bit late

n_aditya · 18th April 2011, 10:59

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Originally Posted by BlackPearl

Changed the chain, sprocket and front and rear tires of the Kawi. Chain + Sprocket + Labour = $320. Miles on the bike - 8600.

Chain and sprocket changed as per regular maintenance or for better acceleration / top whack?

BlackPearl · 23rd May 2011, 11:09

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Originally Posted by n_aditya

Chain and sprocket changed as per regular maintenance or for better acceleration / top whack?

Chain and sprocket changed as per factory specs. Clocked about 1K miles after changing the tires and absolutely love those Michelin pilot powers.

20th October 2010, 20:47	#62
BlackPearl Team-BHP Support Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Calcutta/London Posts: 3,608 Thanked: 16,998 Times View My Garage	550 Miles in two days Last weekend rode about 550 Miles. The bike is a superb tourer. No back-aches after the ride. Posting a few pics - locations are Amish Country and Blue Mountain (PA). Attached Thumbnails
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20th October 2010, 21:27	#63
aargee Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: TSTN Posts: 6,236 Thanked: 9,641 Times	Joining the bandwagon late, but not missing to wish you @blackpearl; Congratulations. BTW, what's the GC of 650R? I hope its lesser than the 250R isn't it?
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20th October 2010, 22:51	#64
Technocrat Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: GTA Posts: 14,813 Thanked: 2,700 Times	Wow looks like you had a nice ride You rode in a group or solo?
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21st October 2010, 02:13	#65
adityasiera BHPian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: 127.0.0.1 Posts: 324 Thanked: 432 Times	Congratulations, on a nice ride & nicer trips..
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21st October 2010, 14:07	#66
n_aditya Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Namma Bengaluru Posts: 5,348 Thanked: 3,684 Times View My Garage	Awesome set of pics Blackpearl. Looks like you're having a lovely time with the ninja. The last 2 pics remind me of the popular television series Street Hawk. What tires are those on the ninja? Are they the stock OEM ones or did you upgrade to better rubber? Have fun on those corners and ride safe mate.
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21st October 2010, 16:06	#68
planet_rocker Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bong-land Posts: 2,323 Thanked: 426 Times	Polished Dome - aweosme pictures. Who shot the pic of you with the Ninja? - Wifey? Enjoy and Ride safe PD. Where do you get it serviced? Oil change interval and all? Is it still on per hour basis for labor? Last edited by planet_rocker : 21st October 2010 at 16:08.
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2nd November 2010, 22:51	#70
BlackPearl Team-BHP Support Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Calcutta/London Posts: 3,608 Thanked: 16,998 Times View My Garage	Green Goblin with Cortech Tank Bag Went to New Paltz Bear Mountain this weekend. A round trip of about 350 Miles. Crossed 5000 miles on the goblin. Attached Thumbnails
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16th April 2011, 23:42	#72
BlackPearl Team-BHP Support Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Calcutta/London Posts: 3,608 Thanked: 16,998 Times View My Garage	Re: Blackpearl goes green - the Green Goblin (2009 Kawasaki Ninja 650R EX ) Changed the chain, sprocket and front and rear tires of the Kawi. Chain + Sprocket + Labour = $320 Michelin Pilot Power Front (120 70 R17) and rear (160 70 R17) tires + Labour = $370. Miles on the bike - 8600. Rode about 200 miles after the change, verdict is that Michelin Power is much beter than the Bridgestone Battlax Last edited by BlackPearl : 16th April 2011 at 23:44.
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17th April 2011, 02:51	#73
rdna BHPian Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bangalore Posts: 181 Thanked: 7 Times	Re: Blackpearl goes green - the Green Goblin (2009 Kawasaki Ninja 650R EX ) Unbelievably, I have missed this thread close to a year! :eek You sure have got an amazing bike. The pics are brilliant and good to see that you are enjoying your rides Congratulations again, though a bit late
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