Kawasaki Z1000 Riders

[tijou]

Hi folks... I just got my 2014 z1000.. Can I get some advice for running in the engine?

 

What RPM should I be hovering? Below 3000rpm?..

 

Appreciate some advice. Thank you

[phychos]

Hi folks... I just got my 2014 z1000.. Can I get some advice for running in the engine?

 

What RPM should I be hovering? Below 3000rpm?..

 

Appreciate some advice. Thank you

Hi tijou,

Your manual shud have a guide of run in.. However, there are several options available..

 

1. Dyno soft run in.

2. Dyno hard run in.

3. Daily ride run in.

 

I personally prefer daily ride run in. I take it as a time for me and my machine to bond; get to know each other. One thing i was told on running in is, dnt stay on the same rpm for too long.. Vary ur rpms.. And there are stages at which rpm ur bike can go in the run in process.. Just my two cents..

[azza_harry]

Hi Azza, its quiet in here and fB.. If u wanna know where the noise is, PM me ur mobile number and we'll add u up on Whatsapp or Telegram..

 

Sorry just noticed your post. I did join in the telegram group chat, but i left. Telegram wasn't working well on my windows phone. Notifications wasn't coming in. Didn't know there was a whatsapp group as well.

[tijou]

Hi tijou,

Your manual shud have a guide of run in.. However, there are several options available..

 

1. Dyno soft run in.

2. Dyno hard run in.

3. Daily ride run in.

 

I personally prefer daily ride run in. I take it as a time for me and my machine to bond; get to know each other. One thing i was told on running in is, dnt stay on the same rpm for too long.. Vary ur rpms.. And there are stages at which rpm ur bike can go in the run in process.. Just my two cents..

 

Thanks bro.. Is abit difficult to vary the rpm for run in. But will try to do it.

 

Btw...where is good place to shop for z accessories?. Looking for soft pannier bags.

 

Thanks

[phychos]

Sorry just noticed your post. I did join in the telegram group chat, but i left. Telegram wasn't working well on my windows phone. Notifications wasn't coming in. Didn't know there was a whatsapp group as well.

The bulk of the members are in telegram as whatsapp can only support up to 50 chatter per group.. You may also correspond with us on our fb page.

[phychos]

Thanks bro.. Is abit difficult to vary the rpm for run in. But will try to do it.

 

Btw...where is good place to shop for z accessories?. Looking for soft pannier bags.

 

Thanks

Most of the nice accesories are not locally available.. (splash guard, fog lights, sargeant seats etc). Locally, you can try unique and motoworld for those generic type of accesories. (grips, mirrors, engine protections, etc). As for your soft panniers, you may go to mah motor (givi) or bike tech 21 (sw motech). I would not recommend side bags for z1000 naked becoz of inconvenience factor and questionable reliability of the bag attachment. For myself, i tour with a sw motech (sports) tank bag and waist pouch for thai trips.

[tijou]

Most of the nice accesories are not locally available.. (splash guard, fog lights, sargeant seats etc). Locally, you can try unique and motoworld for those generic type of accesories. (grips, mirrors, engine protections, etc). As for your soft panniers, you may go to mah motor (givi) or bike tech 21 (sw motech). I would not recommend side bags for z1000 naked becoz of inconvenience factor and questionable reliability of the bag attachment. For myself, i tour with a sw motech (sports) tank bag and waist pouch for thai trips.

 

Thanks bro... Can PM me the price of the SW Motech you paid locally, including the C Bow Bracket?..

 

I am thinking of getting the Kriega US40 litres Combo..but I am afraid it does fit because the compartment below the seat does not have any bracket to secure the strap.

 

http://www.kriega.us/bike-packs/

[azza_harry]

Any recommendations for tail tidy & plc to buy for Z1k 2014.. Rizoma looks nice but it's abit too pricey..

[phychos]

Tail tidy have many other cheaper options on ebay.. But of course price and quality will be aligned..

[Deadrockstar]

Looking for 2012 z1000 mileage below 20k pm me/ whats app 9111 2031

[azza_harry]

How about locally? Any recommendations?

[phychos]

How about locally? Any recommendations?

 

Locally u can try unique (rizoma accessories, side mirror, horns, back off brake light kit, gear indicators, volt meters, alloy rims, tyres, exhaust protection, headlight protector, sprockets n chains, windscreen, dampers, levers etc) or motoworld (windscreen, dmv accessories, on board camera, exhausts end cans, steering damper, SS brake lines, etc)

 

Other locally available accessories are stuffs like PC5, sw motech bags or guards (pre orders), racing footrest, bar end balencers, sliders, L port valve.. Wah i cannot remember all..

 

 

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[azza_harry]

That's a mouthful.. Thanks btw..

[tijou]

Hi Psychos..what is a good website to shop for a splash guard.?.. Or any recommedation to prevent water from splashing during riding on wet days? Thanks

 

 

 

Locally u can try unique (rizoma accessories, side mirror, horns, back off brake light kit, gear indicators, volt meters, alloy rims, tyres, exhaust protection, headlight protector, sprockets n chains, windscreen, dampers, levers etc) or motoworld (windscreen, dmv accessories, on board camera, exhausts end cans, steering damper, SS brake lines, etc)

 

Other locally available accessories are stuffs like PC5, sw motech bags or guards (pre orders), racing footrest, bar end balencers, sliders, L port valve.. Wah i cannot remember all..

 

 

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[tijou]

Hi Psychos..what is a good website to shop for a splash guard.?.. Or any recommedation to prevent water from splashing during riding on wet days? Thanks

 

 

 

Locally u can try unique (rizoma accessories, side mirror, horns, back off brake light kit, gear indicators, volt meters, alloy rims, tyres, exhaust protection, headlight protector, sprockets n chains, windscreen, dampers, levers etc) or motoworld (windscreen, dmv accessories, on board camera, exhausts end cans, steering damper, SS brake lines, etc)

 

Other locally available accessories are stuffs like PC5, sw motech bags or guards (pre orders), racing footrest, bar end balencers, sliders, L port valve.. Wah i cannot remember all..

 

 

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[azman ibrahim]

hey guys, i am planning to buy a z1000. how much are you getting per litre? and how is the bike performance?

[azza_harry]

Hi Psychos..what is a good website to shop for a splash guard.?.. Or any recommedation to prevent water from splashing during riding on wet days? Thanks

 

Tijou, check out the FB page. Look for Pornsak Sukhumvit, he doing MO for splash guard.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/kawasakizedriderssingapore/

[azza_harry]

hey guys, i am planning to buy a z1000. how much are you getting per litre? and how is the bike performance?

 

Full tank can get me abt 260-280km, 16km per litre thereabout.. I'm riding the 2014 model.. To me it's more of a toy, real fun to ride but not really a practical bike.. It's more for a single rider kinda bike, your pillion won't enjoy it.. Coming from ST1100, my wife hates riding 2up on this bike, it rides harsh & the rear seat is tiny.. Don't mean to sound crude, but if fc is your concern for a litre bike, then NC750X is the bike you should look at.. If you are looking for a toy, then I would say pull the trigger & go for it.. If your want something comfortable & have excellent fc, then NC750X is not a bad choice..

[mondokz]

Hie folks.. juz got myself a z1000..

Actually bought a used one from bro crusher..

 

Pls do jio me for any outing zed bros..

Humbly seeking refuge in the group..

 

And also i've clicked 'join' group 'kawasaki zedriders singapore' from FB but admin still haf yet to approve..

 

thanks guys..

[azman ibrahim]

Full tank can get me abt 260-280km, 16km per litre thereabout.. I'm riding the 2014 model.. To me it's more of a toy, real fun to ride but not really a practical bike.. It's more for a single rider kinda bike, your pillion won't enjoy it.. Coming from ST1100, my wife hates riding 2up on this bike, it rides harsh & the rear seat is tiny.. Don't mean to sound crude, but if fc is your concern for a litre bike, then NC750X is the bike you should look at.. If you are looking for a toy, then I would say pull the trigger & go for it.. If your want something comfortable & have excellent fc, then NC750X is not a bad choice..

hey there, thanks for your feedback. I am looking around for a class 2 bike. Z1000 is definitly one of my choice. The other will be fz8n. Really appreciate your reply

[hachoo]

hi guys... i am planning to buy a z1000. any recommendations where to view it? and any pros and cons to this bike?

[tijou]

hi guys... i am planning to buy a z1000. any recommendations where to view it? and any pros and cons to this bike?

Bro... Pros is this bike is definitely a fun bike to ride.. Engine is smooth and comfortable.. Cons is no pillion ...

[tijou]

Bro HaChoo...probably I will elaborate abit more on this bike..i totally agree with Bro Azza comments.

 

It is a practical bike if you need space to store your stuff and helmets. But in term of naked bike performance, I have to say it is one of the best I had. The gear ratio is good in the sense that even you drop your speed on 6th gear, you dont need to shift your gear lower, the bike is still very stable.

 

I have not really tested the bike for long distance but probably will head to phuket for the Phuket bike Show in Apr 2015..But so far, the ergonomic of the bike, I would say it is quite comfortable.

 

HL cycle is having promotion for Z1000, calling at $25k w/o COE, you may want to check with them.

[tijou]

Tijou, check out the FB page. Look for Pornsak Sukhumvit, he doing MO for splash guard.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/kawasakizedriderssingapore/

 

Thanks bro..have contacted Pornsak.

[hachoo]

i am actually looking at the naked model. not the sx =)

kinda worried of the resale value of this bike.