r/Ninja500

Brand new rider and just bought a new 2026 ninja 500 ABS (has 19 miles on it now) so proudly brought it to work for the first time. Parked it in the shade at the time but the sun shifts during working hours which makes any sun spot turn to shade and vice versa. Went out at lunch just to appreciate it and heard a whistle noise coming from the gas tank and could smell some gas odor. It’s 95° outside and it was in full sun (also all black fairings) so I figured it was hot and the gas was expanding as a normal thing; however, I was able to see a gas heat-shimmer coming from the bottom left side of the bike and noticed that there was a dark area on the asphalt (looked like a liquid puddle but not actually pooled). I know the gas tanks release when they’re hot but can someone tell me if it was normal to be able to see/smell the gas coming from the bottom of the bike and for there to be a wet-looking pool spot right under where the gas haze was? Also very paranoid since I’m not very well informed on bike parts and I know it’s new but I may have set it down on its right side before ever putting one mile on it 🙃 any insight is appreciated!!!

what products can we use for our blacked out ninja 500 2025/2026?

I think it has 3 colors of black which is the pearl black, matte black fairings, gloss black accent.

What shampoo to use? what products to apply for it to be clean and looks awesome?

Hi bikey people,

I bought a 2026 Ninja 500 SE straight from the dealership and I’m trying to switch out my passenger seat for the plastic cowl. I noticed the cowl doesn't have the metal bracket/locking post on the back to actually latch it down onto the bike.

For anyone else who bought one new, did your dealer give you a box with the mounting hardware, or did you have to order the bracket separately? Trying to figure out if my dealer forgot to give me my parts.

Thanks so much.
*pictures for reference, i hope it makes sense. ALSO, im a girl and slowly learning so pls be kind :))))

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Good evening. I just purchased a ninja 500 se abs. While im waiting for it to be delivered, i was curious. For those that have one, what would you change on it after having rode it for a while?

What mounts do you guys use, I got an insta360 I put on my windscreen but it bounces a lot so I was wondering what other methods you all use? Links would be appreciated!

Anyone find any alternatives to stock or stealth mirrors? I hate the stock mirrors but I can’t see a dang thing out of those stealth mirrors. There has to be an alternative I’m missing

I recently replaced my clutch lever and I have it like max exout for it to be tight what did I do wrong the cable shouldn’t be “stretched out” as it only has 500 miles

I've been riding on my ninja for about a year and I feel like the throttle is horrible. I've tried it with a stock exhaust and my slip on. No difference. It feels like on the first 5-10% engagement of the throttle it's like and on and off switch. Like it's not progressive at all and it makes low speed annoying without the clutch because it just jerks forward and back whenever I slightly roll on/off the throttle. Any ideas on what it could be. It's been about a year since the last service so throttle cable might be the deal but this is something that's been going on for a year as well. It feels like almost a throttle map thing from factory, because I can get it really smooth just requires really fine control when compared to other bikes like my dads 125.

Thanks guys

The front brake lever is a bit far out for me, making it difficult to use it comfortably while keeping my palm on the throttle.

Is there any way to adjust the front brake lever's position? Or do I just need to pick up an adjustable AM lever? There's no adjustment dial and I don't want to fuck up the cable slack.

Brake pad upgrades for track?
For a Ninja 500

Has anyone used the Scott oiler micro V chain oiler system? How is it? I usually average ~1k miles a month just commuting and I hate chain maintenance. I just want to ride the bike without having to worry if my chain is not lubricated enough.