[Damnitao]

Planning to get rear set brackets from Yoshimura for your Ninja 300?

KOOL!

Just don't get it from Yoshimura...

I ordered their Yoshimura rearset bracket kit for my Ninja 300. At the time of installation, everything went fine till the point I needed to replace my stock shift rod with the one provided with the kit.

IT DOESN'T FIT! THREADING TOO BIG! (insert joke)

Some of you know what I'm talking about. For those who ordered it and tried to install it..then found out the shiftrod doesn't fit...I got the same response as you did from Yoshimura.

"It's the correct part, it fits on our R&D bike."

"The rod had reverse threads, try putting it on the other way"

etc. etc

I won't make this a long rant about their rearset product. For some people the shift rod fit, for most people including myself, it didn't. Could be because its a new bike, but if its almost identical to the 250, there shouldnt be a problem

If it fit on correctly, the bolts don't have to be forced to spin on the rod threads or the rod arms attatched to the bike. It should be an easy twist on twist off like a bottle cap

Save up a bit and get more high quality rear sets...but if you want to give it a shot and settle on Yoshi's, go ahead.

I just wish someone did more reviews about it not working

***Refer to the 3rd page of the thread to read a positive outcome to a negative situation ***

 

[Damnitao]

Actually, I have the base model Ninja 300. I know for the ABS model there might be a problem though...so I've heard..

 

[Damnitao]

The brackets themselves fit perfectly. I'm actually very impressed with the build of it.

I have read a thread on this forum in the Ninja 300 general discussion about this problem, but I felt I wanted to start my own thread and make it aware to others they MIGHT run into the same problem with this product

The problem is the shift lever supplied with the kit doesn't fit. The threads are too wide. I can't even fit the first thread on the bolt. I'm guessing I can force it..but I don't want to strip anything. Plus, it shouldn't take so much pressure to twist into place.

No, I didn't get a shiftrod that fit. I was sent a new shift rod, but unfortunately it was the exact same (non-fitting) sized shift rod that was supplied in the kit.

I called back Yoshimura and let them know that the new one was also not fitting on my bike. The response was that it fits on their R&D bike, its the correct part number, therefore it should fit. This was after I explain my situation and even showed them the comparison pictures..same ones I posted on this thread (>_<)!!!!



Bascially, I'm stuck. I bought it from biohazard cycles, and now that I already tried to install it on my bike, I can't return it ! So I go to Yoshimura for help, but they haven't done much of anything...

This is my first time buying a Yoshimura product...and pretty convinced it will be my last..

 

[Damnitao]

Well..the rear set kit is labeled (Ninja 250 & 300). Other than Yoshimura saying the same kit works on their R&D bike, I have seen a couple of riders on youtube that also used the Yoshi rear set kit on their 300, and not one mention about the problem. At the same time, I've found other 300 riders inconvenienced by a shift rod that doesn't fit their 300. According to Yoshimura, the 250 and 300 part numbers are the same for the shift rods

Thnx a bunch for the suggestions Jeff! I actually have thought about going to a machine shop with my stock shift rod and the one Yoshi sent me..to see if they can do something about matching the threads. If not, I'll give your later suggestion a shot.

More than the inconvenience of the shift rod not fitting, my main frustration was of the products manufacturer. I know they're very popular as far as motorcycle performance parts...but the customer service (or lack of..) was not what I expected. I felt no matter how much I explained and proved that their claimed product isn't fitting what bike they created it for, I got a slap in the face and "have a nice day".

Here's an e-mail I received from Yoshi..

Anthony,

We did have a problem a few months back where the incorrect shift rod was packaged with these kits. All inventory has been checked and corrected since then so you should get the correct one without a problem. We are located in Chino, CA so you should get this within 1-2 business days. Thanks!


*name name*
Sales Department Supervisor

Phew..ok..rant over :/

 

[Damnitao]

Thanks Spacep0d. I did give that number a call, and the rep I spoke with did in fact say that many shift rods for this kit were unfortunately incompatible with the Ninja 300.

He asked me to measure the threads of my stock shift rod so he can see if the one he has ready to ship out to me is in fact the correct one. (I really hope so...)


I'm also guessing because its a new bike there could be some issues with product fitment. But for it to be said that all part/part numbers are identical between the 250 and 300..then to have a customer find a defect in the actual part..to just not do anything about it got me really upset.

Its been about a month and a half already staring at these Yoshi rear sets sitting in the corner of my garage (>_<)

If all works well, I'll post up some pics on this thread of the outcome

 

[Damnitao]

Yea, the I can get them re threaded for the proper fit. But the thing is, I paid for their product..and since it doesn't fit, I require their service. I don't feel like paying extra to drive somewhere to get someone someone to get the rod re threaded and pay for that (or buying the tools to do it myself ). I think because of their lack of help makes me wanna push the matter to actually get them to help

Iono..I guess the magnitude of getting it rethreaded doesn't seem so big...but its the principle of the thing.

Call me stubborn, but paying for something that doesn't fit on what its supposed to is..eh..

 

[Damnitao]

First off, I wanna thank Doug Wells from Yoshimura for taking the time to contact me and work with me on the Yoshimura Ninja 300 rear set kit's shift rod problem. The guy is really patient and helpful, and for that I'm much appreciative. He also was kind to send me a Yoshi hat, water bottle, two Yoshimura muffler keychains, and of course most important a shift rod that fits with the kit! It seems like all this back and forth with Yoshimura influenced them to test their parts on a new Ninja 300 that was not their orginal R&D bike. It seems there was a legitimate problem with the fitting of their Ninja 300 rear set kit. HOPEFULLY to all those who have purchased or will purchase this set will not run into the same problem I have, but if so, they now have a replacement shiftrod to correct it.

As for the kit itself, its everything I expected it to be....awesome! I'm 5'6" with fairly long legs in proportion to my body. Although rear sets make most people feel "cramped" on their bike, I welcome the new riding position. It helps me keep an aggressive body position and allows my legs to do more "suspension" work on bumpy roads and better grip on the tank with my thighs. Also, for me the kit helped me become inspired with confidence while taking corners since my feet and pegs are farther from the ground than the original stock position.

Aside from the mix-up with the shift rod size, all in all it was a great rear set product aside from replacing the whole rearset for aftermarket ones.
In the kit's instructions, it said I would need to cut the tube running from the rear break reservoir to make the brake side rear set fit. I didn't want to cut anything, so I just pushed it back a bit, and it works just fine. Whether or not this is a good idea, it hasn't caused any problems so far.

AND, Thnx spacep0d for giving your buddy at Yoshi a shout out of my thread..much appreciated!

 

[Damnitao]

You have to cut what!?
I have these on the way but I never knew I was supposedly going to need to cut anything. :/

Since the kit lifts back/up your stock rear sets, the tubes connecting to your brake side rear set is pushed back. Instructions in the kit suggest to cut the tubes but you can (at least I did..) push them back a bit. It'll be easier to see what I mean when you get your kit in

PLUS, if you decide you really don't like the modification, you can set them back to stock and not have to get new tubes