Kawasaki Versys Forum

Pirelli Angel GT "sale"

michael95453 — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 23:23:00 GMT

Pirelli has a current promotion going for the Angel GT. Buy a rear (from any source), get a free front ($25 s/h fee).

I happened to order a rear last weekend from American Motorcycle Tire ($151.xx, no tax, free shipping). I applied for Pirelli's offer and got accepted.

They made 250 tires available, there were about 160 left when I last looked.

http://getpirelli.com/AGT/index.asp

2014 Yamaha FZ-09

SauceyFeet — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 20:34:58 GMT

Yamaha's new sportbike. It's a triple and looks super sweet. I wish I could afford one! For anyone looking for some reading material.

http://www.yamahamotorsports.com/spo...85/0/home.aspx

http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/649/16...irst-Look.aspx

2011 kawasaki Versys

EASTCOAST650 — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:39:06 GMT

I can't believe how fun and comfortable this bike is to ride.Wondering how the ride is on the highway for 300 or 400 miles?:feedback:

New to Versys

Murquiza — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:00:08 GMT

I loved this bike since I rode a demo 2011 model a year ago. I found a nice 2008 with 4K miles and I'm adding it to my garage. I'll pick her up tomorrow. :yeahsmile:

Any idea how long the tyres last on the V?

up and comming versys rider from Cali.

nine inch rear — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:18:20 GMT

Looking to get a Versys soon. My DRZ400SM has served me very well, but ive grown tired of brutal freeway characteristics. Just wanted to say hello, and had a couple of questions about the bike. Seems I need to post a few times here before hand.
I live out here in the bay area, where theres plenty of great roads to explore. Looking forward to some riding comfort and bring the wifey.:)

Hi!, I'm new and I don't own a Versys

fslflint — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:42:25 GMT

I actually ride a bandit 600s
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I have a couple project bikes too, but have a horrible habit of getting distracted before I finish them.

I'm a machinist and a model maker. sometimes this makes my bike mods kind of interesting (note the boxes on the bandit). I just finished up modding an R1 shock for one of my project bikes. figured I could contribute some info here since the r1 shock seems to be a pretty common swap. I'll post up how I did it once I'm allowed to post in the appropriate forum.

I fit the 1100 lb spring from an ex650. it may be on the heavy side for my application. I only have about $40 in the setup so far. I can afford to try another OEM spring from ebay if this one proves to be too heavy.
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How did you secure your Veskimo cooler?

greatFox — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 05:43:33 GMT

Hi everyone,

I just got a veskimo with the 9 quart cooler. I have it bungeed and kinda rigged on there OK but I was wondering what other people did to secure their cooler.

Bungees or one of those tie down nets? If a tie down net, where did you get it?

Where did you stick all the extra cabling for the 12v cigarette lighter cable?

Where do you put the hose when not in use?

Where do you stash the vest if you don't need it? I stuck mine in my tail case, but I don't want to kink the lines too much. It's not folded bad but I'm paranoid about the instructions saying not to kink the water lines in the vest.

Thanks!

--Todd

Honda NC700X

glock19 — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 01:41:47 GMT

http://powersports.honda.com/2012/nc...fications.aspx

Nearly the same engine spec but looks smaller/shorter

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Quick Central Coastal Calif Ride

Tigerpawed — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 23:56:17 GMT

Got a desire and the time on Father's Day and rode a roughly 300 mile loop thru Sideways country backroads (Santa Ynez valley, Santa Rita), coastal California (Lompoc, Guadalupe, Pismo Beach, Arroyo Grande), and inland a bit to Huasna Valley. Found a video (from a car) of part of that road that gives a flavor of that area: No Video . Even with the lack of rain this year, it was still very pretty and not much traffic until Sunday afternoon jam-up in Santa Barbara with UCSB graduates and families returning to LA area from commencement, plus the usual start-of-summer tourist traffic. Great ride!

TOTAL rebuilt 650R

kawasakifreak — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 20:05:54 GMT

ZX6R front fork whit breaks 2010. WP rear 4014 full adjustibel shok. Versys rear arm. PVM Magnesium rims, made for ZX6R whit Bridgestone S20 tires. Arata full titanium GP exhaust
Weight 160 kg. BHP 82.6 on rearwheel. A lot of carbon. Rear end from BRP, special made to fit ZX6R taillight. Shido leightweight battery, Rental chain kit, Rizoma, ABM, headlight from ER6N 2013
See all photos here : http://svendborgmc.dk/kawasaki-er6n.html

FOR SALE: Teiz Tioga Perforated Leather Jacket

twowheels — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 19:42:54 GMT

Teiz Tioga Perforated Leather Jacket (version 2)
Size Large - 40-44 inch chest

Price $65 + shipping

Silver, Gray, Black in color

This is a very cool hot weather jacket. Bought this two years ago but have barely used it as I have 3 other jackets. In almost new condition with no visible wear. This is very cool in hot weather and flows a lot of air as it is fully perforated on the front and back. In cooler weather there is room to wear a nylon shell or fleece lined nylon shell under it.

Web bike World reviewed it here. Also see link for more pictures. http://www.webbikeworld.com/r4/teiz-...ino-jacket.htm Note, the jacket for sale is a version 2 where as the reviewed jacket is a version 1. Compared to the reviewed jacket the red is dark gray and the white is silver/light gray. It is also has stretch leather expansion panels on the back of the shoulders which the reviewed model does not. Other than that they are the same. See article for pictures. Will post more pictures soon.

Note different color scheme than shown. (red is dark gray and white is light gray/silver in the version 2 jacket)

Rear Brake Light

revrandy — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 17:50:45 GMT

Last week I had the tires on my '11 V replaced. Since then the brake light doesn't work when the rear pedal is pushed. It works fine when the front brake is engaged.

I checked the spring loaded switch attached to the pedal, and it seems fine.

Any clues what else I should check? The bike has 8,000 km's on it, if that helps.

WANTED: 2008-09 versys

postalk50 — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 17:49:25 GMT

I would like to buy a versys in good condition
For 3000-3500 dollars I live in Illinois be willing
To travel to pick it up Brad 815-814-8679

High mileage tires???

northsouth — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 17:26:46 GMT

Hi guys. I have been searching the threads for tires that are getting high mileage. And getting frustrated. Lots of "I like these" or not sticky enough

I will need new tires when the originals wear out, soon. I do not do track and do not ride overly aggressive. I am looking for a long mileage touring tire.

I found where someone got 16 k miles from a set of PR 2"s. Someone else did believe him as he only got 6,500 miles on his.

Is there anywhere on this site where I can see???
I put on new tires, took the original Dunlops off after 6,000 miles.

Same for other makes of tires????

Specific Soft Saddlebag questions

qoph21 — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 15:52:01 GMT

Hello all. I am looking for soft saddlebags that can be monted under a 2012's seat for riding 2 up. Don't need anything huge, just enough room for an occasional overnighter with my wife and daily commute. I would like to not have to use a frame of any kind as well. I bought the Mototrek Motocentric Sport Saddlebags to match the tail bag (which is great) but I have not been able to mount them under the seat. Any suggestions?

Crazy wizz kid on a bicycle

Lours_Polaire — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 15:35:33 GMT

Www.wimp.com/bikingskills/

Gets really crazy around 3:30 until the end ...

LOP

Lucky Rider!

El Tig — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 14:28:17 GMT

Close call.....

http://msnvideo.msn.com/?channelinde...7-920f8c0eb24e

Hi Everyone

benjaminblake — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 14:27:37 GMT

Hi everyone! I hail from Delhi, India. I'm a mo-bike freak. My favorite bike is Enfield Bullet. I hope to develop many new exciting relationships up here.

Rejoined forum

firebird — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 12:22:17 GMT

I recently sold my '09 Versys but wanted to rejoin this forum as there is a lot of good information on it regarding rides and just general conversation. My current ride is a BMW K1600 but will likely be looking at another Versys down the road as i think they are a great all around bike. I got the BMW as it works great for touring 2 up with my wife which is something that her and i like to do a lot of.

FOR SALE: For Sale 2009 Versys Green

timson98 — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 11:30:12 GMT

Up for sale is my 2009 Versys. I am the original owner and the bike has just under 4100 miles on it. This will change as I'm still riding it. The bike is completely stock but it will come with a Kawasaki tail bag as seen in the pictures. I also have two quarts of synthetic oil and a filter that will be part of the sale. This bike has been garage kept an all of the services have been taken care of at the local Kawi dealer. The bike has never been wrecked or dropped and there are no scratches or damage on it. I'm located in the Syracuse area in upstate New York. Asking $5400. :thanx:

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help

MaverickAus — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 01:47:50 GMT

Little help needed guys and gals, I took my rear wheel in to get a new tyre fitted and I'm having trouble getting it back in. First of all the bloody spacers keep falling out any tips on keeping them in place while putting the rim back?
Secondly it seems like the rim won't go back inside the swingarm as if it is too tight a fit. I know that is not the case but just getting more than a little frustrated and thinking I will let the bike shop do it next time .....

New Dainese Jacket

twowheels — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 21:32:01 GMT

I've always admired Dainese leather gear but could never justify the expense. Recently came across an almost new condition Dainese Charger jacket for a too good to resist price and snapped it up. While I have to say leather is not as practical for the temperature extremes as a good quality four season textile jacket this thing has better protection and is phenomenally comfortable in moderate (80F to 55F) temperatures. The front of the jacket has micro perforations. Not as cool as mesh in extreme heat but also better for cooler temps. It seems to have a moderating influence on the outside temp. It is warm when it is cool and seems cool when it is warm. Also has a full sleeve insulated liner. Fits like a glove, is nicely styled and has first rate protection.

Anybody know if you can order just one givi bag? (not a pair)

darryldale — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 20:34:13 GMT

Had a low speed offing on Friday.

The only damage to the bike is the upper right hand cowling ($135) and the right side Give V35 PLX bag is pretty scuffed up. Still totally usuable but it's going to bother me if I don't replace it.

Anybody know if it's possible to order just the one bag and not in a pair? Don't care if it's then keyed differently than my existing bag.

Darryl

Sargent seat and overall seat height compared to stock

basstodave — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 18:24:11 GMT

Hello
I am about to buy a Sargent seat. I already have the lowering link on the rear suspension and with the stock seat I'm on the balls of my feet at a stop. My question is about the seat to peg length. Has anyone experience with the Sargent low seat? Does it 'uncomfortably shorten' the length between the seat and footpegs? Enough to make it uncomfortable?
I have read the regular Sargent seat is firmer therefore you sit higher up and this makes some sense so I would try the lower seat. Has anyone with the regular seat found this to be the case? And by how much does it raise the seat height?
Perhaps with the lower seat it comes out to stock height because of the firmer foam???
Anyone ridden on both these seats? terribly difficult to do simultaneously I agree :D. Input?
I'm 5'6" with about a 30" inseam.

new member

Rick1 — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 13:53:13 GMT

Hi all

have been riding a couple years now.....just bought a 2009 Versys...in a box...errr.... boxes....got to get it back together now to experience it....:)

Tried out a new one at demo days.....and think this might be a keeper..

Regards
Rick

ANNOUNCEMENT: (urgent) need your help with my gear indicator and cree light

Purificator — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 12:16:17 GMT

Hello guys

I bought the following two items:

the universal (magnet) gear indicator : I don't know where to install the sensors on the versys 08 I hvae...the magnet is supposed to be on the shifter but the sensors next to the shifter...but there is no place where I can add the two sensors directly :confused::confused:

and the Cree Led (two): I really don't know where to install them. I saw on the forum someone installing them on the faring of the front wheel but in case of slide I will loose them immediately...anyone installed them before?

I really need your urgent help..

Thank you!

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Help. Bike Bogging like a SOB.

johnmichael — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 02:49:52 GMT

Ok, 2008 Versys under 6k miles, I mainly commute to work less than 3 miles away...low on fuel a week ago, fill up full tank and then head to work. While on the interstate, engine starts to hesitate and bog like I'm running out of gas. If I keep engine high-revving seems fine, but the minute I let off it bogs bad.

So, I get it home and let it sit for the week. Today, I take tank off, flush all gas and add some new thinking it may have been some bad fuel. Let it run for a bit, and test drive only to have it act worse. Have to ride cluth and rev engine to get it to start rolling.

Bike starts fine, I can hear the fuel pump upon startup, so I take tank off again, pull the airbox and yank the plugs only to find they look brand new. I can't see anything out of the ordinary with wiring or hoses. Air filter looks fine.

WTF is going on. Bike is sitting under carport with tank still off and I have no clue what is going on.

Thanks guys.

JM

And Versys makes four......

Jack the Tinker — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 01:47:30 GMT

Really nice ride and a great bargain. Gonna make some changes slow and easy.

Any comments out there on the value (and changes) of adjusting the windscreen?

Jack
2012 Versys 650
2006 Ninja650R
1995 Concours
1986 Honda NB50

FOR SALE: SW Motech Mirror Extenders $25

Dsauer — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 22:56:13 GMT

Pretty much like new - SW Motech mirror extenders, bolts included. Will ship for free to CONUS. Thanks.

Wonderful day with a sad start.

Time — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 21:51:03 GMT

I have wanted to ride over to a area call Hocking Hills here in Ohio. You've all heard of The Dragons Tail? The Triple Nickel is like the�BUT without 40-11 ding-a-lings ruining it for everybody and very few Cops. BUT it�s not just one road there are tons all tied together and all two lanes of twisty goodness diving and climbing through the area. I have only been a couple of times before so know it helps a lot to have someone who knows the area. My downfall, I don't know anyone like that here. The Hills are about 80 mile from me. So I decided I�d ride over and do a few of the better known roads.

The Fates were to smile on me though! I pulled off US-33 to check the map on my Droid and a rider on a Honda 599 pulled up to see if I was OK. Told him I was looking to do a little ride but was lost and he said �Follow Me� For the next 4 hours we rode the best back road in Ohio! John has a Wee-Strom along with the 599 and is like me a bit on the older side�read NOT a total loon on a bike. So we had about the same pace, brisk but NOT stupid fast, and trust me these are not road you want not to blow it on. Most are in deep woods but you will sometimes pop out on top of a hill and have a great view...just don�t look too long as the next turn coming up FAST! :eek:

We stopped at Wendy�s to get a bite on the way home and swapped numbers to tie up again to ride. And rode back to Columbus where he lives and split up with me riding back to Springfield on the back roads as is my choice.

A good day, great ride and made a friend to boot.

The sad start was right after I left home I came across a motorcycle crash with Life Flight on the ground waiting to lift off. Paper said he was passing cars at an intersection, no passing zone, :badidea: and someone was pulling out and he hit them.