I was riding a Kawasaki Versys last week and thinking what a fine dual-sport bike this was. It handled well, the seat was reasonably comfortable, and was very agile. I had ridden one once before and it was in connection with a dual-sport event, so my "error" is easy to understand.What's that about an error?Well, looking for a few details about the Versys I went to the Kawasaki website.
Hovering my cursor over the "Motorcycle" tab it brings up a sub-menu that offers, among others, "Sport" and "Dual Purpose." Mousing on over to that latter option, another sub-menu came up with three choices: KLR 650, KLX 250 SF, and KLX 250 S. Where was the Versys?Looking around I found it under the--in my opinion--very unlikely category of "Sport." Wow, Kawasaki considers the Versys a sportbike? I never would have guessed. Just a kissing cousin to the Ninja 650R, right? I don't think so.Granted that the Versys I rode last week had street tires on it.
Nevertheless, the biggest giveaway was the seat height. Like any good dual-sport bike, this one is tall, 33.3 inches they tell us. Tippy-toes height for anyone with my 29-inch inseam. And how about that front suspension: 41mm according to Kawasaki. The same as the KLR 650 and just 2mm less than the other two dual-sports. But then, the Ninja 650R also boasts 41mm up front. (Gosh, what would that baby be like with knobbies?) Of course the riding position on the Versys is much more upright than on the Ninja, with the grips much higher.
Kawasaki also tells us that the Versys is tuned for low-range torque, so that is consistent with a dual-sport as well. And the compact 650cc parallel twin helps keep the body of the bike slim, also a dual-sport characteristic.Digging a little further I came up with an interesting bit of information. Even Kawasaki is unsure what to call the Versys. Apparently there was a time when they did indeed list it under "Dual Purpose." To quote from a review on one website, "The Versys takes elements from dual-purpose bikes, standards, adventure-tourers and sportbikes; sharing characteristics of all, but neatly fitting into the category of none."That sounds like a pretty good summation. So with the acceptance that this is a bike a little like a lot of bikes but not ultimately truly "like" any other bike, how is it to ride? I thought you'd never ask.
Let's take it straight from the horse's mouth (me being the horse). I carry a little digital recorder so I can dictate my thoughts on a particular bike on the spot as soon as I get off. Here's what I told myself."It doesn't have a whole lot of punch coming out of first, but going into second it will throw you back. The seat's pretty comfortable. The mirrors are good, some of the better ones I've seen. It's got big suspension, takes bumps real well and that kind of stuff. Put some knobbies on it and it would be good in the dirt. Very light. Not really a traveling bike. You couldn't really load all that much on it very well. It's a comfortable bike, nice upright riding position.
The little bikini fairing did a pretty good job. A bit of a wind blast at high speeds. Nice bike. Fun bike to ride."So there you have it. With a 5-gallon tank you'll go a long way on the Versys and with dual-sport tires you wouldn't need to stick to pavement. At a price point around $7,000, this becomes a must have.
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Trouble shooting a ZX1400, foremost start with the basics. These simple tests can work for any locomotive. All engines need three basic things to run fuel, spark and air. These simple things can cause your Kawasaki ZX14 ZX1400 to not start up or run poorly.
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foremost start off with the fuel remove the hose off the tank and make certain the fuel is flowing properly. Some bikes will have to turn the fuel selector to prime, not on, or fuel will not flow.
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Take a flashlight and Look down into the tank, is the fuel varnished or is there dirt in the tank? Older Kawasaki ZX14 ZZR1400s had a trouble with tanks rusting inside and would plug the screen up inside the tank. Fuel delivery may still be a problem but we will come back to that later.
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Next remove the spark plugs, you may need to remove the tank to reach them. Inspect every spark plug as you take them out. All the spark plugs should Look the same. If a plug looks white colored, that cylinder may be (lean) and not getting enough fuel.
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If you have a plug that looks wet and black, that cylinder may getting too much fuel (rich) or not sparking good. Remove all the spark plugs and snap the plugs back into their wires.
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Set the spark plugs on the engine so that they can ground themselves. Crank the bike over and watch the plugs for sparks, preferably somewhere dark. Make certain you Look at all the plugs to make certain they are all sparking. If one spark looks sick check the wire and plug, if old or worn replace them. If their is no spark the coil may be bad.If you have any test equipment such as an ohm meter, you can find out what the resistance reading should be for your bikes coils.
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This way you will know for sure if the coils are o.k. If the ignition system looks fine move on to the carburetors. first, if the bike has not been maintained recently (a problem in itself) make certain the carbs are synchronized. To do this you need a vacuum gauge made for this. Remove the small rubber plug located between the carbs and the cylinder.
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Attach the gauge and take the readings from each cylinder. Replace the caps when not measuring or it won't run right. Adjust the throttle screw or linkage for that carb until they all read close to one another. Refer back to inspecting the spark plugs. If one cylinder looked lean or rich check all hoses for cracks and air leaks. If the Kawasaki ZX1400 has not been run in awhile the carbs may be (gummed up). Remove the float bowl off the bottom of the carb.
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See in the bowl for dark varnish looking gas. If the fuel looks dark you will probably have to remove the pilot and main jets and carefully run a wire through the center hole to clean them out. Be careful to not bend the float as the height needs to be correct to run well also. Check that the small needle attached to the float between the pivot point, is moving up and down.
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If it doesn't move smoothly the carb will not fill up with gas or will run low as your driving down the road.Make sure you check the battery also, if they become sick the ignition system won't have enough power to keep the bike running swimmingly. If you still haven't found anything make sure you valve lash has been checked at the correct mileage intervals. If not this can cause many problems with the way it runs.
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Also you can screw a compression gauge into the spark plug holes and check that they are within 5-10% of each other. If one is way down you have a serious problem either with the pistons, bore or valves. This should be a good start to finding a common problem with your Kawasaki ZX14 ZZR1400.
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Kawasaki motorcycles were introduced in 54, and have made quite a name for themselves when it comes to high performing cycles. Many Kawasaki models have been fashioned over the years for dirt bike racing. They are powerful yet lightweight, giving the rider an edge over the competition. The cycles are also known for offering a sturdy frame, great suspension, and being affordable.
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Numerous people aren't aware that Kawasaki manufactured cycle engines for years before they decided to make complete motorcycles. This permitted them to enter the competition knowing exactly what to build and how to build it. In 1960, Kawasaki bought out Megero motorbikes, who had been in the business since 1937. They took a brave move by offering every type of bike at the same type across the board. It was a strategy that would make or break them.
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It was a wise investment as they were able to steadily sell everything from a 50 model to the powerful twin 650CC as well as everything in between. This was the beginning of Kawasaki making out of the box decisions that influenced their competitions. Rather than being a follower, Kawasaki choose to always be a leader in the developments taking place in the bike industry. While this was risky, it definitely gave them an edge over the competition.
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In 1965 Kawasaki decided it was time to start exporting their bikes to the USA. The models sold better and faster than anyone had anticipated. The Z1 model was presented in 1972. It was initially only marketed to the USA to meet consumer requests and demands. The most well known Kawasaki motorbike is the ZZR-R1100.
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This model was introduced in 1990 and lead the industry in sales for five years. Kawasaki made history in 2000 when it introduced the ZX12R, a super cycle featuring a unique frame that could out run any dirt bike on the track. Most everyone is familiar with the lime green color, representing Kawasaki racing cycles.
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These models some in a variety of sizes and with various power behind them. Kawasaki racing cycles are known in the industry for being super fast as well as light weight. The Ninja series is one of the top selling models in cycle history. When it comes to cruiser cycles, the Kawasaki Vulcan model offers everything you could ever want and more.
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The are versatile, long lasting, and easy to maneuver. They also come in a variety of sizes with Numerous different power ranges behind each one. What makes the Vulcan so original is that it can be considered a comfortable tour bike, yet it has the power of a racing bike behind Numerous of the models.
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This is a classy looking bike with two sufficient seats and saddle bags to hold your necessities. The 2007 models are very stylish and are anticipated to sell very well. Today, Kawasaki continues to be a leader in the motorbike industry, offering consumers a variety of products to choose from. Each one offering different features but all of them offer great quality, lots of power, and a very reasonable price. They are also known in the motorbike industry as being the leader in providing the necessary parts to repair any of their models. You will find Kawasaki dealerships all around the world, ready to assist you with the perfect bike for you.
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Kawasaki Motorbikes Kawasaki Motorcycles were introduced in 1954, and have made quite a name for themselves when it comes to high performing motorcycles. Many Kawasaki models have been planned over the years for dirt bike racing.
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They are powerful yet little, giving the rider an edge over the competition. The bikes are also famous for offering a sturdy frame, great suspension, and being affordable. Many people arent aware that Kawasaki constructed bike engines for years before they decided to make complete bikes. This provided them to enter the rivalry knowing exactly what to build and how to build it.
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In 1960, Kawasaki bought out Megero Motorcycles, who had been in the business since 1937. They took a brave move by offering every type of bike at the same type across the board. It was a scheme that would make or break them. It was a wise investment as they were able to steadily sell everything from a 50 model to the powerful twin 650CC as well as everything in between.
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This was the beginning of Kawasaki making out of the box decisions that influenced their competitors. Rather than being a follower, Kawasaki choose to always be a leader in the developments taking place in the motorcycle industry. While this was risky, it decidedly gave them an edge over the rivalry. In 1965 Kawasaki decided it was time to start exporting their Motorbikes to the United States. The models sold better and faster than
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anyone had anticipated. The Z1 model was introduced in 1972. It was initially only marketed to the United States to meet consumer requests and demands. The most well famous Kawasaki motorcycle is the ZZR-R1100.
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This model was introduced in 1990 and lead the industry in sales for five years. Kawasaki made history in 2000 when it introduced the ZX-12R, a super bike featuring a unique frame that could out run any dirt bike on the track. Most everyone is familiar with the lime green color, representing Kawasaki racing motorcycles. These models some in a variety of sizes and with various power behind them.
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Kawasaki racing motorcycles are known in the industry for being extremely fast as well as light weight. The Ninja series is one of the top selling models in motorbike history. When it comes to cruiser bikes, the Kawasaki Vulcan model offers everything you could ever want and more. The are versatile, long lasting, and easy to maneuver.
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They also come in a variety of sizes with many different power ranges behind each one. What makes the Vulcan so original is that it can be considered a comfortable tour bike, yet it has the power of a racing bike behind many of the models. This is a classy looking bike with two sufficient seats and saddle bags to hold your necessities.
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The 2007 models are very stylish and are anticipated to sell very well. Today, Kawasaki continues to be a leader in the motorbike industry, offering consumers a variety of products to choose from. Each one offering distinct features but all of them offer great quality, lots of power, and a very reasonable price.
They are also known in the bike industry as being the leader in providing the needed parts to repair any of their models. You will find Kawasaki dealerships all around the world, ready to assist you with the perfect bike for you.
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The Kawasaki KLF300, a motorbike with cruiser stylings, was first introduced in 1985 as the VS700. Kawasaki made this model to contend with the big American bikes.
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As Well having a lower price and being made in a other country, their were three major differences between the Japanese motorbike and it's American counter-part: the v-twin style locomotive was not air cooled and rather water cooled like a car; the engine and transmission were both built into the same case, and instead of being chain driven, the engine powered the back wheel with a drive shaft. Even with these differences and some would say because of them riders the US over started noticing this new, imported motorbike. People who couldn't justify paying the high prices but still wanted the good looks of the American cruiser no longer had to go without.
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In fact, those looking for a new bike that was easy on the pocketbook were no longer stuck with generic sports bikes or standard street bikes. Now they could have something that they always dreamed about; not just a grocery getter, but something that pleaded to be ridden on the open highways.
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I would not be astonished that many relationships were downright ruined when it came to making a choice between spending quiet-time at home with a loved or hitting the open road.After seeing what happened to those who chose not to stay home, most riders learned it would be wise to take their significant with them.
While this credible didn't work for everybody, it surely made some people that much closer. Spending all day long together on a motorcycle can have that effect!Unfortunately, Intruders are not the biggest bike.
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They share much in common with the choppers from the late 60's and 70's and this is evident in their clean, lean profile. This, of course, means there is little storage place for one person's things, let alone two people's things. The gain of saddlebags, fork bags, and baggage racks can help remedy that problem by holding just enough items for two people out on a three-day weekend trip.kawasaki klf 300 carburetor parts
There was just one problem: 699cc's was a little underpowered for rider, passenger, and bags full of camping gear. Overseas, the producers and designers listened to their customers' complaints propositions and remedied this problem with their next model in this timeless series.If you'd like to follow along and learn more about these venerable bikes, click here: Kawasaki KLF300 Bayou , a motorcycle with cruiser-stylings, was first introduced in 1985 as the VS700. Kawasaki made this model to compete with the big American bikes.
Also having a lower price and being made in a different country, their were three major differences between the Japanese motorbike and it's American counter-part: the v-twin style locomotive was not air cooled and rather water cooled like a car; the locomotive and transmission were both built into the same case; and instead of being chain driven, the locomotive powered the back wheel with a drive shaft.
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Even with these differences and some would say because of them riders the US over started noticing this new, imported motorbike. People who couldn't justify paying the high prices but still wanted the good looks of the American cruiser no longer had to go without. In fact, those looking for a new bike that was easy on the wallet were no longer stuck with generic sports bikes or standard street bikes.
Now they could have something that they always dreamed about; not just a grocery getter, but something that pleaded to be ridden on the open highways.
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I would not be astounded that many relationships were downright ruined when it came to making a choice between spending quiet-time at home with a loved or hitting the open road.After seeing what occurred to those who chose not to stay home, most riders learned it would be wise to take their significant with them.
While this probably didn't function for everybody, it surely made some people that much closer. Spending all day long together on a motorbike can have that effect!Unfortunately, Intruders are not the biggest bike. They share much in common with the choppers from the late 60's and 70's and this is evident in their clean, lean profile.
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This, of course, means there is little storage place for one person's things, let alone two people's things. The gain of saddlebags, fork bags, and luggage racks can help cure that problem by holding just enough items for two people out on a three-day weekend trip.There was just one problem: 699cc's was a little underpowered for rider, passenger, and bags full of camping gear.
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Overseas, the manufacturers and designers listened to their customers' complaints hints and remedied this problem with their next model in this timeless series.If you'd like to follow along and learn more about these venerable bikes, click here: Kawasaki KLF300 .SERVICE MANUALS Auto Insurance Universal Nissan Honda Motorcycle News Triumph Motorcycle News BMW Service Manuals Ford News Ducati News
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