Thank you for the advice. Just hit 1700 miles. The ninja 400 is my first bike and I love it. Doing first maintenance on it now. I got the black model but the red looks really nice.
I heard from other videos that the springs in the actual clutch are not too sturdy and people have put stronger springs to lessen the sloppy clutch release and the feeling of a slipping clutch.
Interesting. I don't have any of the issues you have described but I am riding a 2020 Ninja400 in Japan which is tuned for a little more HP (US model has around 45hp vs 48hp in most other places) As for the clutch cable, I don't know whether this is some US thing with everyone and their grandma complaining about the clutch pull and replacing clutch springs or installing return springs but I haven't seen or met anyone in Japan who has done this mod so maybe there is some difference?
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.
@@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_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
There is nothing wrong with a stock Ninja 400. I have zero jerking at any speed when I let off the throttle. Don't listen to this bozo. Put gas in it, do your maintenance & this great bike will treat you great.
Thanks for the vid man! Really appreciate it
Thank you for the advice. Just hit 1700 miles. The ninja 400 is my first bike and I love it. Doing first maintenance on it now. I got the black model but the red looks really nice.
I heard from other videos that the springs in the actual clutch are not too sturdy and people have put stronger springs to lessen the sloppy clutch release and the feeling of a slipping clutch.
Thanks for the suggestion! Im thinking of replacing those springs as well when I replace the clutch. Hopefully that fixes the loose slip feel.
If you have 900 bucks to drop you can just change the whole clutch basket with a yoyodyne clutch system. Imma do that soon.
Interesting. I don't have any of the issues you have described but I am riding a 2020 Ninja400 in Japan which is tuned for a little more HP (US model has around 45hp vs 48hp in most other places) As for the clutch cable, I don't know whether this is some US thing with everyone and their grandma complaining about the clutch pull and replacing clutch springs or installing return springs but I haven't seen or met anyone in Japan who has done this mod so maybe there is some difference?
Fellow passion red owner here. Good video. Keep it up!
3:30 for $170 i rather have my buddy flash his ecu
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.
@@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 🤷♂️
@@Dsanrides Why not keep it in second though? my 2023 ninja 400 rides happily in second going 9mph
@@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
@@Dsanrides Cruise around in 2nd then shift down to 1st when you need to take off.
There is nothing wrong with a stock Ninja 400. I have zero jerking at any speed when I let off the throttle. Don't listen to this bozo. Put gas in it, do your maintenance & this great bike will treat you great.
So it's 2024 that look like a 2019 model...
That bike look real old and used.
It’s a 2021