[Red Liner]

Originally Posted by OmV

I am due to ride 650 odd kms over the weekend for some work. Now I am in two minds if this is a risk worth taking.
Please help.

Could also be a rat bite since the bike was stationary for a long time. Your best bet is to head to a trusted mechanic and have a thorough inspection done.

[TheVaas]

Originally Posted by OmV

I have a 2018 Ninja 650 running 28XXX Kms. It's been sitting idle all of January after doing a 4000km RJ ride in December...It was then that I noticed that the check engine light was on. Upon further inspection I found out the error code = 21 - which is a crankshaft sensor error. Online resources mention this could be due to faulty or shorted wiring.
I am due to ride 650 odd kms over the weekend for some work. Now I am in two minds if this is a risk worth taking.
Please help.

Considering it is a 2018 N650, I'm assuming you're still in Warranty period. And since the 'check engine light' has showed up, advise you to take it to either Anzen or Thane service (whichever is closest to you) and get it rectified before more damage is done.

If it is indeed a 'crankshaft sensor error', I'd recommend not going for the 650kms work ride till the issue is solved.

[Hamza123]

Hello all
Had a long extended break from weekend riding due to work and personal commitments. A canceled client meeting gave me the opportunity to take off on a weekday afternoon on a solo ride to Lohgadh fort and Dudhiware Khind. I have never left at 12 in the afternoon for a ride and besides the sun no really challenge

[Hamza123]

A peaceful solo road to bhor backwaters in the evening. Was really serene and the sky and sun put up an awesome show!

[Shaq]

Originally Posted by Hamza123

A peaceful solo road to bhor backwaters in the evening. Was really serene and the sky and sun put up an awesome show!

nice clicks Poonawala, bhai. It's a small world. Aint you upgrading to the GS1200 already? :-)

[Hamza123]

Originally Posted by Shaq

nice clicks Poonawala, bhai. It's a small world. Aint you upgrading to the GS1200 already? :-)

Haha na though I wish to upgrade but the bmw is not something that I can afford in the near future. Maybe a versys 1000 or a pre owned multistrada 1200. Your thoughts?

[Hamza123]

Finally the shackles of the lockdown lifted and was ready to ride again .
Solo ride to Kaas Pathar

[Hamza123]

Another weekend and another solo ride to Bhigwan

[Hamza123]

and with that it's a wrap

So it's been a few interesting weeks since I last visited this thread.
After my last pics were posted on my usual whatsapp groups I got a pm from one of the group members

"Hi is your ninja 650 up for sale ?
Me :- No why would it be? It's perfect and I love it and also if I do sell it it will be at a price which no one will want to buy it at
"Name your price "
Me:- ( Just to humor him.and myself) 3.xx
"Fine I'll take it "

I was a bit stunned. No haggle no nothing. It took me 3 days of tossing and turning to make up my mind and a lot of brainstorming sessions with my wife. She however had a more practical approach

Mrs "you going to be getting another bike next year right?"
Me "yes"
Mrs "so if you have a bigger bike for weekend and touring and the Enfield for your daily riding and commuting where will the ninja fit in? If it's not going to be used might as well someone else use it than it lay idle

I guess that was it then. Something I had never thought that would happen happened. The Ninja was going:(
Day was fixed. Payment transfered. Deal done . My beautiful bike off to make someone else smile and be happy. I was gutted for a few days but looked at the bigger picture

My last pic of her just before leaving

So the chapter has closed and the next one to begin shortly...

[PassionateDrive]

Hey Hamza. Nice thread man. Have been on this forum for quite sometime, but haven't come across your logs. I must say, it was short but a very well maintained ownership log. Congratulations
All the best for your upcoming bigger bike

P.S. -> I am one of the most silent members in our the Kawasaki Group

[Hamza123]

Originally Posted by PassionateDrive

Hey Hamza. Nice thread man. Have been on this forum for quite sometime, but haven't come across your logs. I must say, it was short but a very well maintained ownership log. Congratulations
All the best for your upcoming bigger bike

P.S. -> I am one of the most silent members in our the Kawasaki Group

Thank you for your kind words. Your good name?
Believe me I regret selling her every single day after I did. Infact I offered the guy who bought it more money than what he paid for it but as expected he refused
Can't make up my mind between the ninja 1000 and the versys 1000. Waiting for the year to end and will take a decision early next year

[PassionateDrive]

Originally Posted by Hamza123

Thank you for your kind words. Your good name?
Believe me I regret selling her every single day after I did. Infact I offered the guy who bought it more money than what he paid for it but as expected he refused
Can't make up my mind between the ninja 1000 and the versys 1000. Waiting for the year to end and will take a decision early next year

Congratulations Hamza for getting your bike back finally Yours is one hell of a story man !

Awaiting your next post

[sukiwa]

Congrats Hamza on reunion!
I was waiting for post from you, didn't want to spill beans myself.

[Hamza123]

So yes the bike is back. Guess somethings are just meant to be .

On 1st December got up to a gloomy and rainy morning in pune. My phone buzzed with a reminder "Ninja 650 service due". As a norm I service all my bikes and car in December. Just keeps it easier to keep track off.

Anyways did not know weather to laugh or cry. I had been regretting every single day about selling it. As a courtesy I buzzed the gentleman who bought it along with the garages number where I used to service it.
I got a msg from him saying 'I don't even use it , don't know why I got it. Do u want it back?"
I was a bit shocked and taken aback. I had to confirm with him if he was joking or serious. He said he has not even filled fuel in it once since the time he had bought it . Done 180kms precisely. Heck he had not even washed it once.

With my upgrade plans pushed back by 18 months or so, it was either this or no riding at all. Took the leap of faith and bought back Mr Green home



Suddenly life is peaceful again.....

[Cyborg]

Originally Posted by Hamza123

Suddenly life is peaceful again.

Congratulations Hamza. Man this is exactly the kind of story which makes fairy tales! A little twist to an old saying, “if you love something (someone), set it free, if it is yours, it will come back to you”. Seems this bike has been ordained for you.

Please do think a thousand times if you ever decide to sell her again, the fairy tale may not be repeated.

Very happy for you, may happiness and peace be with you

Cheers