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Sections:
1) Lighting & Electrical
2) Brakes, Suspension, & Steering
3) Bodywork, Painting, Exterior...
4) Engine, Exhaust, & Ignition
5) Transmission & Clutch
6) Maintenance
7) Wheels & Tires
8) Miscellaneous

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1) Lighting & Electrical

How to install BKMoto HID Projectors - borka

How to remove stock headlight assembly - Davethecanuck

how to mount BKMOTO HID inverters - reyvax7

http://www.kawasakininja300.com/for...d-install-part-1-side-panel-seat-removal.html cfrp

http://www.kawasakininja300.com/for...430-lighting-system-diagram-part-numbers.html Rekognize

Add a Stebel Nautilus AirHorn to your ride Cruizin

Add Dual Horns to your ride - Scuzzy

Brake Light Modulator (DIY Wiring & Plug & Play)- Rekognize / Cruizin

Led Lights for show bike look - AdamJH

BMW Under seat power socket - Cruizin

LED Flasher replacement (run LED indicators that actually flash and not stay on solid) - Colbezze

How to disassemble bike & replace flasher relay - Brady

Why does only one headlight work on low beam? - 1loyal

DIY LED Licence plate frame - Captain

Audio / Speakers - waterproof music while riding - Seagon

Clock Resets when press starter - vandammages

Changing headlights & parker bulbs - BenL

Parker bulbs flicker? - Twix

tailight with led brake & indicators - matt214

tail light with led indicators - purchase from Hard Racing

replace stock parker lights - neldar

replace stock H7 Head light bulbs - Aurodox

battery dead? push start it? - Joet347

Running Lights - falseljd

Flashing Hazard Lights / Indicators - Cycle Randy

Both headlights together at same time - cruizin

Turn Signal - indicator - bulb replacement - RCPlayland

Ninja 300 with ZX-6R Headlights - Peanut_EOD

Cant get blinkers / indicators / licence plate light to work - Kolkim

LCD too bright (speedo)- xtrapsi

Learn about electronics - cruizin

Swap 636 headlight in to 300 - reyvax7

636 head light in 300 , photos to show light beam difference at light - Aurodox

Fuse Replacement / Fuse Box where is it? - Squidstains

 

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2) Brakes, Suspension, & Steering

How to install lowering Kit Yamirider

DIY Brake Pad Replacement Rekognize

FREE Weighted Bar Ends for Clip-Ons- Rekognize

DIY Weighted bar ends - reduce bar vibration - Cruizin

Bar weight recommendations - Supersport

Woodcraft Clipons - Peanut EOD

Woodcraft Clipons - Tips - Arcade16

Woodcraft Clipons Install video/tips - Silvertear

Driven Clipons - ChainLash

Steering Wobble, Head Bearings - Old3

Steering Stem removal tool - Cruizin

Head Bearing replacement with Photos (supplement above thread) - AdamJH

Warning signs your steering head bearings are kaput - learner

Steering Head Bearing Kit - Hard Racing

Rear Shock Preload Adjustment - Rekognise

GSXR Rear Shock Install - Old3

GSXR Shock install - step by step - DeltafoxtrotZulu

GSXR 4 Piston Tokico Brake Caliper - Old3

How to Remove Bar Ends - blewy

Yoshimura Bar Ends - cbzdel

Pazzo Racing Levers (short) - aesthetic

SSR Tripple Tree Nut - cbzdel

DIY Handlebar Raisers - jaybo

Handle Bar Risers - Black Path - Cruizin

Raising Links to lift bike - ahamay

Swingarm spools on a budget , once used, remove - basil

Heated Grips - Rekognize

Installing new bar grips - mburff

Installing SSR Preload Adjusters - silvertear

Install Gold Valve Cartridge emulators in forks - Old3

Rear brake switch sensitivity how to adjust - twisite

Progressive fork springs - Cruizin

Stainless Steel Brake lines for ABS - travvy87

How to unlower your lowered 300 - tachyiam

DiY fork caps - Silver

Instructions for Gold Valve Cartridge Emulators - warning

 

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3) Bodywork, Painting, Exterior

How to install Targa Fender Eliminator Kit -DaveTheCanuck

Yoshimura Fender Eliminator Kit - JxStarLA

Mustard bikes fender eliminator - aesthetic

Custom fender eliminator & tinted screen - 00gt1

http://www.kawasakininja300.com/for...fications/222-diy-front-reflector-delete.html kegan

Make your own Fender Eliminator - brady

$10 Fender Eliminator - StrangerDanger

http://www.kawasakininja300.com/for...ce-maintenance/429-fairing-removal-guide.html Rekognize

How to fix fairing popping out cbzdel /Nonbock

Remove Windscreen - Jaxus88

How to plasti-dip screen - brady

How to Remove rear fairing - Bran7701

Carbon Fibre Wrap Fairing - Rekognize

Tank Pads - kawisergeant

Gripster Tank Grips - JxStarLA

Genuine Kawasaki Tank Pad - Jujarso

Tank slapper protection kits - Spicynuggets

http://www.kawasakininja300.com/for...336-how-fix-scratched-fairings.html#post54602 - Cypherz

Remove Quick Rivets - Mitta300Ninja

Tinted Windshields

Show off your screen / windshield - Xorro

Puig Windshield - phrentiK

HotBodies Double Bubble Windscreen - Jujarso

ebay double bubble screen - wifesninja

MRA screen - craigsfiero2007

Corbin Seat - Delnari

Improvements for stock mirrors - jerros

Ventura Rack - cruizin

Ventura Rack & 48 Litre top box - ninjaman3012

SW-motech tail rack - old3

SW Motech rack & coocase - gammagirl

Long Trip Luggage - old rider

Luggage in general - old3

How to remove Fairing - Rekognize

Front Reflector Delete - kegan

Mirror Extenders - Cruizin

Remove Vibration thru pegs - Rubber - Cruizin

Yoshi Frame Slider install - ElJayWilson

Shogun frame slider install video - Bran7701

Install OEM Kawasaki Frame Slider - yamirider

Rubber grommet replacement alternative for fairing - cruizin

How serious is this scratch / scratch removal ideas - meds

How to remove under seat storage tray - Xorro

Rear seat cowl assembly - 2013 kawi girl

show us your plastidip handiwork - Jtackm

plastidip guide - icon1k

Genuine Kawasaki Ninja 300 Tank / Tail bag overview - Cruizin

Flag Mount - reggae5

Inner Fairing / Cowling install - Squidstains

Remove upper fairing / headlight assembly - Squidstains

 

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4) Engine, Exhaust, & Ignition

http://www.kawasakininja300.com/forum/9-ninja-300-parts-accessories/71674-smog-delete-write-up.html mattmid

http://www.kawasakininja300.com/for...ance/183-idle-speed-adjustment-how-video.html 2013 Kawi Girl

Engine makes a whistle sound or Pinging sound after turn bike off

Screwdriver key mod - cbzdel

Engine Break in - JamesBond

Removing and Preventing Rust from Exhaust - pastry

Power Commander Install

Slipon Exhaust for looks & sound - Jeff

Yoshimura Muffler Bracket - CodyTravers

Exhaust Rust - Matto

Exhaust Rust - Removal - Pastry

Valve Shim Calculator - Cruizin

5000 oil change interval & a $35 bill - phrentiK

How to install Power Commander 5 & Calibrate PC5 to throttle - Cruizin

Fuel Capacity - stringer

fabricating a quieter dB killer for exhaust - jeff

fogged oil sight glass - gidroe

engine oil level? - mpar6704

what gas (fuel) does 300 use - zimzim

best gas (fuel) for bikes - SpicyNuggets

Radiator Guards / Protectors - Bill

Pod Filter - Hate Sneezing

How to change coolant - guambra2001

Accidentally put Diesel in Fuel/Gas Tank! What do it do? - FilthySudo

Throttle Cable sticking & twisted - Cypherz

Reusable oil filter - cbzdel

Temp gauge - ghost3773

Stock Exhaust Decat - bundy

Whats the numbers metal tag that came with your keys? - Snowcrash

Quick turn throttle - Change throttle tubes - Chevyguy4321

ABS & ECU Recall - Koreo

t-rex exhaust slider - Kairus

Full tank of gas (fuel) reads one bar down - gammagirl

Removed Right fairing and found a lose hose , coolant hose? The hose is not connected at one end - trgthanh

How to change your oil - Thisguy

Chain Gun exhaust - Kurt

Oil leak on side of motor / excessive chain lube / the great engine oil level debate - Aurodox

While bike is off it makes a whistle or moo sound from near fuel tank- Ash

What fuel does our bike use??? - DavetheCanuck

 

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5) Transmission & Clutch

Installing 15 tooth front sprocket yamirider

15 tooth front sprockct & 43 tooth rear sprocket - Spacepod

neutral light wont work after change front sprocket - xspeedxupxgmx

Gearing & Sprockets - Old3

whats a good 40t sprocket - dezagon

Healtech Gear Position Indicator - Kawi Girl

Replacement Gear Lever - Gtow

Separate gear shift lever from tie rod (supplement above) - Cypherz

Striaighten bent gear shift lever after a drop - AdamJH

Replace gear lever with one from Ninja 250R - Gtow

Can only start the bike in neutral - wisemonkey1

Check if chain/sprockets are aligned/straight - ArticSoldier

http://www.kawasakininja300.com/for...4793-15-tooth-sprocket-install-test-ride.html - spacep0d

Bike wont start while in gear - Cdiz

Aftermarket gear shift lever - StarNinja

MotoGP Shift - GenPatton

Is this normal?? excess grease / oil near gear shift lever - WadeOhhh

 

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6) Maintenance

http://www.kawasakininja300.com/forum/13-ninja-300-service-maintenance/1152-oil-change-diy.html phrenetiK

How to check oil level - Muilisx

Chain Cleaning & Lubrication -Wilhelm Ryan

Oil Drain Magnet - Cruizin

DIY Oil Filter Removal Strap Wrench - Cruizin

First Service & Service in general, who can do it - Cruizin

First service - how important is it? - Elayex

How to read a vernier - Cruizin

Nut & Bolt Sizes / Dimensions - ducati_dave

 

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7) Wheels & Tires

Wheel Tape - cbzdel

Wheel Bearings - Rekognize

Good Sticky Tire for the Track but also for the street? - GlenPatton

Aggressive Riding Tire Tech - GlenPatton

White Tire Letter - Mike

Front Wheel Spool - Ladyninja13

Rear Wheel Removal - cali

Rim tape removal - jimi hoffa

Wider Rear tire - unrest

Swingarm hash marks never to be trusted - felo

DIY Tyre Change - ChaseJ805

Right Angled tyre valve stem size - kamenstrida

 

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8) Miscellaneous

I dropped my helmet, what do i do??? - Icon

DIY Custom Sheepskin & Gel seat pad cruizin

Terry Adcox custom seats - doggiepooch

Preparation Manual- Rekognize

Owners Manual USA

DIY Throttle Lock cruizin

Anti Fogged Visor - fishdip

Toolkit upgrade - Police2meetyou

Tips for new Riders - cruizin

Backpacks - mat214

More backpack info - Nathanxb

Key Tags - KeepPace

Place a face to a Name - This Girl Rides

Clutchless up and down shift - Cruizin

Gear shift protector - Nickell

Grip Puppies - Reduce vibration thru handle grips - Tony97

Ninja 250/300 Parts that are interchangeable - Znismspeed

Washing & Chain lube - Phibreoptix

Twist the Throttle - Behind Kawasaki - Documentary - Cruizin

How to pick up a dropped motorcycle of any kind - Cruizin

Fuel Mileage(MPG) - What owners are getting - Torchsport

Posting & You (this should be a requirement for every new user to watch.) - phrentiK

Overheating & Heat soak, should you worry??? - Brother Michigan

Signals for Rider Communication - 2k14

DIY Throttle lock - ratebuster

How many miles / kilometres are on your ninja 300 - kendu2412

Riding Play List - Spicynuggets

What is the 300 top speed?? - cfrp

Will this part void my warranty - cbzdel

Temperature Sensor for Blinker Fluid - Rekognize

Screensaver/Desktop images of the Ninja 300 - iJonesz

Shark Audio System - mburff

Load limit / maximum carying capacity - Artiviks

Trip Planning and map / tracking - app ideas - skinnyinto

Your weight & height & can you put the feet flat on the ground? - Sebi

Commuter Shoes - rohitbade

Camera mount ideas - Cruizin

What camera do you use to record bike stuff with? - cruizin

Get to know your Moderators - This Girl Rides

Ninja 300 Stalling Issue - Qwiggs

File a Vehicle Saftey Complaint in USA about the stall issue - Mistic107

Whats *right* with your Ninja 300 - cruizin

Show us your helmet - cfrp

What way do you make your bike lean? - cantwaitformyride

What gear to ride in??? - GaryWA

Waterproof socks & Gloves - Cruizin

Tips for taking a pillion / passenger on your bike - oxxxeee

Emergency Medical Information Card - oxxxeee

What to do with your old stickers / decals form upgrades / mods - robhan91

17" laptop bag / backpack - Jamess

Riding boots & reviews, what do you wear - Cruizin

Lets see your tank bag - cbzdel

How to embed photos - Muilisx

Set your location details click this

http://www.kawasakininja300.com/for...ssories/22290-garage-door-opener-install.html - Elayex

Another garage door opener - Sysknight

Can you strap your helmet on with gloves on - oxxxee

Audio inside your helmet - phrenetiK

cycle-ergo.com - a tool for simulating a riding posture on any motorcycle or scooter

how to modify your signature - filthysudo

fork leak repair - old3

How many forum members does it take to change a light bulb/lamp?? - bryce

Anodised aluminium how to change colour - Nathan

How to slow down crash videos from youtube to just 0.25% - Cruizin

How to post a youtube video and embed it - cfrp

Iron Butt Association dedicated to safe long distance travelling via motorcycle

Ninja 300 Details and Features - kawasaki ryder

Kawasaki USA Tumblr site to submit photos of your bike- Sly_Raskal

Mobile Phone mount to clutch - TC024

 

[Koreo]

Good stuff! Thanks!

 

[jnsh]

great idea!

 

[cbzdel]

awesome, made it a sticky

 

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If anyone has any thread they think should be added to this list above, please message any moderator you wish & we will add it. Thanks