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[Group] Kawasaki Zs Lovers

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dirtbag Newbie

dirtbag

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Originally posted by Ah Fai@May 15 2006, 01:04 PM

Oh I see, I hope the Kawasaki Team have retified the problem in their later models :help:

 

Dirtbag going to Clinic, I also want to see how the mechanic repair the Zed leh :sweat:

sent my baby to hospital, unity, already...

will be able to be discharge from there tis evening ard 6-730pm.

 

total ard 400+, cos do with valve clearance.. killing 2 birds with 1 stone..

was advised to do valve clearance every 30k-35k km...

 

good advsied given...

 

going to take back my baby tis evening...

cant wait...haha

Bikes

1) Honda Super4 SpecII -> 12/03 to 03/06

2) Kawa Z1000 03 -> 03/06 to 03/07

3) Honda Super4 VtecI -> 07/06 to 04/07

4) Suzy GSX-R1000 K7 -> 04/07 to 07/11

5) Husky SMR510 08 -> 08/09 to 08/15

6) Yamy Spark135 07 -> 10/07 to Currently

7) Triumph Tiger Explorer -> 05/12 to 05/18

8) Husky FE350 -> 12/15 to Currently

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dirtbag Newbie

dirtbag

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Originally posted by Ah Fai@May 15 2006, 01:14 PM

:btw: I do have one minor problem. The handle do vibrate a bit when revving at 90km/h & above, but its a bearable minor vibration, is it normal for the Z1000?

 

Somemore when I off the engine & try push the bike forward, there is a small sound produce at the front brake disc, don know is it the front wheel bearing spoil already? Or is because the brakeing system is a little out of alignment?

 

I ask my father, he said wheel bearing are very hard to spoil, don know true or not :sian:

yup got tis soft screeech sound, might be due to brakepads rub against brake disc.. but not major prob.. as long as brakepads never eat into brakedisc is ok else $$ must come out..

 

now my headache is when brake using front brake, my brake will sound like a lorry braking, loud screech sound...

what matters is tat brakepads jst change last month, EBC somemore, but after changing, e screech sound is there...

 

when 1st bought no have, now have..

 

very paiseh when 1 to brake when there is alot of ppl ard...

 

forgot to tell mech abt e matter, will try telling him later when see my baby again...

Bikes

1) Honda Super4 SpecII -> 12/03 to 03/06

2) Kawa Z1000 03 -> 03/06 to 03/07

3) Honda Super4 VtecI -> 07/06 to 04/07

4) Suzy GSX-R1000 K7 -> 04/07 to 07/11

5) Husky SMR510 08 -> 08/09 to 08/15

6) Yamy Spark135 07 -> 10/07 to Currently

7) Triumph Tiger Explorer -> 05/12 to 05/18

8) Husky FE350 -> 12/15 to Currently

dirtbag Newbie

dirtbag

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Originally posted by Ah Fai@May 15 2006, 10:33 PM

Ok, thanks for your advice, may I know the address of MTECH?

QUOTE (hondavtecII @ May 15 2006, 08:26 PM)

you can try using BMW handgrip, rubber is thicker, reduce vibration.. u can get at MTECH (i think this is the name of the shop in UBI)

 

 

:faint:

Bikes

1) Honda Super4 SpecII -> 12/03 to 03/06

2) Kawa Z1000 03 -> 03/06 to 03/07

3) Honda Super4 VtecI -> 07/06 to 04/07

4) Suzy GSX-R1000 K7 -> 04/07 to 07/11

5) Husky SMR510 08 -> 08/09 to 08/15

6) Yamy Spark135 07 -> 10/07 to Currently

7) Triumph Tiger Explorer -> 05/12 to 05/18

8) Husky FE350 -> 12/15 to Currently

Ah Fai Newbie

Ah Fai

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Originally posted by dirtbag@May 16 2006, 01:06 PM

sent my baby to hospital, unity, already...

will be able to be discharge from there tis evening ard 6-730pm.

 

total ard 400+, cos do with valve clearance.. killing 2 birds with 1 stone..

was advised to do valve clearance every 30k-35k km...

 

good advsied given...

 

going to take back my baby tis evening...

cant wait...haha

haha, accidently saw your bike at Unity, cause went there & meet mechanic Ah Siong to ask about Dino-check. Cost S$80, don know want to do it or not. Anyone did the Dino test before?

 

Valve clearance at 30,000km, good information :thumb: I see the Kawasaki manual got a "Periodic Maintenance Chart", see already also headache, got so many checks to do :giddy: Don know follow the book or just follow the mechanic's suggestion? :sweat:

 

Hope your Zed will be okay lah :thumb:

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Current ride: Harley Wide Glide, Aprilia Tuono V4R

Ah Fai Newbie

Ah Fai

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Originally posted by dirtbag@May 16 2006, 01:12 PM

yup got tis soft screeech sound, might be due to brakepads rub against brake disc.. but not major prob.. as long as brakepads never eat into brakedisc is ok else $$ must come out..

 

now my headache is when brake using front brake, my brake will sound like a lorry braking, loud screech sound...

what matters is tat brakepads jst change last month, EBC somemore, but after changing, e screech sound is there...

 

when 1st bought no have, now have..

 

very paiseh when 1 to brake when there is alot of ppl ard...

 

forgot to tell mech abt e matter, will try telling him later when see my baby again...

Please ask him why every Z1000 has the screech sound in the front wheel?

 

May be they have the answer, thanks :thumb:

 

If not have to change wheel bearing or the brakepad liao, haha :sweat:

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Current ride: Harley Wide Glide, Aprilia Tuono V4R

dirtbag Newbie

dirtbag

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Originally posted by Ah Fai@May 16 2006, 03:35 PM

Please ask him why every Z1000 has the screech sound in the front wheel?

 

May be they have the answer, thanks :thumb:

 

If not have to change wheel bearing or the brakepad liao, haha :sweat:

sorry ah fai,

forgot to ask him when discharge my baby...

cos already ard 715pm when go there n he closing shop liao..

 

now my baby is all fix up, so far no leakage whatsoeva :thumb:

tmr gonna clean my bike n top up my scottoiler n check my brake pads...

 

 

yr bike still good as new, tink its normal to hv tat soft screech sound for all bikes..

somemore only nearly 10km...

dont tink its e bearing or yr brakepads...

tink if u check yr pads it will show tat it is still very thick...

Bikes

1) Honda Super4 SpecII -> 12/03 to 03/06

2) Kawa Z1000 03 -> 03/06 to 03/07

3) Honda Super4 VtecI -> 07/06 to 04/07

4) Suzy GSX-R1000 K7 -> 04/07 to 07/11

5) Husky SMR510 08 -> 08/09 to 08/15

6) Yamy Spark135 07 -> 10/07 to Currently

7) Triumph Tiger Explorer -> 05/12 to 05/18

8) Husky FE350 -> 12/15 to Currently

Ah Fai Newbie

Ah Fai

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Originally posted by dirtbag@May 17 2006, 01:31 AM

sorry ah fai,

forgot to ask him when discharge my baby...

cos already ard 715pm when go there n he closing shop liao..

 

now my baby is all fix up, so far no leakage whatsoeva :thumb:

tmr gonna clean my bike n top up my scottoiler n check my brake pads...

 

 

yr bike still good as new, tink its normal to hv tat soft screech sound for all bikes..

somemore only nearly 10km...

dont tink its e bearing or yr brakepads...

tink if u check yr pads it will show tat it is still very thick...

Yeah I think so too.

 

May be just have to live with it, haha :sweat:

 

So your Zed is okay liao, good job :thumb:

 

Need to break-in again like a new bike? :confused:

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Current ride: Harley Wide Glide, Aprilia Tuono V4R

dirtbag Newbie

dirtbag

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Originally posted by Ah Fai@May 17 2006, 07:03 AM

Yeah I think so too.

 

May be just have to live with it, haha :sweat:

 

So your Zed is okay liao, good job :thumb:

 

Need to break-in again like a new bike? :confused:

nope no need...

break-in only if open engine up(overhaul)..

but mine never open engine so no need..

Bikes

1) Honda Super4 SpecII -> 12/03 to 03/06

2) Kawa Z1000 03 -> 03/06 to 03/07

3) Honda Super4 VtecI -> 07/06 to 04/07

4) Suzy GSX-R1000 K7 -> 04/07 to 07/11

5) Husky SMR510 08 -> 08/09 to 08/15

6) Yamy Spark135 07 -> 10/07 to Currently

7) Triumph Tiger Explorer -> 05/12 to 05/18

8) Husky FE350 -> 12/15 to Currently

Ah Fai Newbie

Ah Fai

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Originally posted by dirtbag@May 17 2006, 02:00 PM

nope no need...

break-in only if open engine up(overhaul)..

but mine never open engine so no need..

Oh I see, seems like a minor clinic operation, then got chance can see you again at GP loh, hehe :thumb:

 

I think next week is the time for me to do servicing also, now is about 9,200km mileage, just nice for some short rounding in Singapore & Saturday night outing to Johor to reach 10,000km :cheer: Not bad for a few months old bike, hehe :cheeky:

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Current ride: Harley Wide Glide, Aprilia Tuono V4R

Ah Fai Newbie

Ah Fai

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Anyway, guys do you know where to get a good spray, looking for kawasaki factory green, any recommendation? Thanks :thumb:

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Current ride: Harley Wide Glide, Aprilia Tuono V4R

KuKuBird Newbie

KuKuBird

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i heard that using ebc brake pads will cause the sound.. maybe someone need to verify, cuz i never use that before..

 

o_O

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hondavtecII Newbie

hondavtecII

Posted
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Originally posted by dirtbag@May 16 2006, 01:28 PM

QUOTE (hondavtecII @ May 15 2006, 08:26 PM)

you can try using BMW handgrip, rubber is thicker, reduce vibration.. u can get at MTECH (i think this is the name of the shop in UBI)

 

 

:faint:

sorry.. i cant rem where in UBI but if u got BMW friend u can try asking then MTECH, they should know, i only know how to go but address i forget liao :sweat: ...

Ah Fai Newbie

Ah Fai

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Originally posted by hondavtecII@May 18 2006, 02:47 AM

maybe one of us should arrange a meeting for all the Z1000 riders to discuss bout the bike... anyone :confused:

hehe :cheeky:

 

Taman Sentosa/Century Garden Outing (Saturday, 20-05-2006)

 

Meeting Place: KKFC (Kallang KFC)

 

Time: 2100hrs (9pm)

 

Items to take along: 1)passport 2)white card 3)cash card 4)ringgit

 

Program: We will not stay long at KKFC, approach to AYE Shell to link up with the west riders. After the link up, will ride GP Esso via 2nd link for top up petrol & link up with late comers, TCSS & ride to Taman Sentosa/Century Garden to eat Pipa Duck and other good food cum sight seeing :hungry: Don't care you riding what bike, All are Welcome!! :thumb:

 

Situations: Edecline will lead us the way to Taman Sentosa, volunteer riders will stop at the junction of each filter lane or toll as marshals (to be discuss at GP Esso). Ah Fai will contact each rider through handphone sms for trip cancel if the weather is not suitable for riding :goodluck:

 

Going List: east riders --- Will leave KKFC latest at 9.30pm, late comers please ride to GP Esso to link up with us, cause the west-riders are waiting for us, thanks. :cheeky:

1) Ah Fai (Kawasaki Z1000)

2) Edecline (Suzuki GSX-R600 K5) - will lead us the way to Taman Sentosa

3) Retro (Suzuki GSX-R1000 K6)

4) Virgin Boy (Yamaha R6 06)

5) CBR Retrol (Honda Retrol CBR1000)

6) gssiong (Honda V-tec 400) - will lead us the way to Century Garden

7) Gixxertan (Suzuki GSX-R1000 K5)

8) Princess Chiaki (Spark 135) - will lead us the way to Holland

 

Going List: west riders --- Meet at AYE Shell at 10pm, late comers please ride to GP Esso to link up, thanks :cheeky:

1) Alphaowen (Yamaha YZF R1 1000cc)

2) Jas400 (RVF NC35)

3) RedressMe (Honda SP 150)

4) xue (Honda CBR600)

5) Evoken (Honda CBR1000)

 

Pending List:

1) Dainese17 (Honda 400RR)

2) Uncle Eric (Suzuki GSX-R1300 Hayabusa)

3) Kopi Jac (Suzuki GSX R1000 K6)

4) k3n6y (Yamaha YZF R1 1000cc)

5) [c]arbine (Honda V-tec 400)

 

Emotional Support List:

1) RollinMao (Suzuki GSX-R1300 Hayabusa)

2) The Zed Guarantor (Beoing Z1000 Stewardess)

3) ah-toot

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Current ride: Harley Wide Glide, Aprilia Tuono V4R

Ah Fai Newbie

Ah Fai

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Originally posted by Motrax33@May 18 2006, 04:18 AM

Hi Dirtbag and Duane, the ZG touring screens is in for you bikes. Pls contact me 90117088 for collection.

 

Motrax33

Wha, upgrade!! :lovestruck:

 

I am waiting for my turn :cry:

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Current ride: Harley Wide Glide, Aprilia Tuono V4R

Ah Fai Newbie

Ah Fai

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Originally posted by duane_cartman@May 18 2006, 07:59 PM

ah fai, your turn would come, i also slowly upgrade my stuff.

 

will post pics and comments bout the screen when i get it.

hehe, hope my staff are coming soon :goodluck:

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Current ride: Harley Wide Glide, Aprilia Tuono V4R

duane_cartman Newbie

duane_cartman

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hahahaha collected my screen just now, got 2 thank Motrax33 4 the great service.

 

ah fai, heard bout your stuff, hope it comes soon so can take a look when its on your bike.

Ah Fai Newbie

Ah Fai

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Originally posted by duane_cartman@May 18 2006, 11:32 PM

hahahaha collected my screen just now, got 2 thank Motrax33 4 the great service.

 

ah fai, heard bout your stuff, hope it comes soon so can take a look when its on your bike.

Yes! I will transform my bike to Green Monster, hehe.

 

Go Go Power Ranger :cheer: :cheer:

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Current ride: Harley Wide Glide, Aprilia Tuono V4R

z1boy Newbie

z1boy

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i've ben using EBC brakepads all this time, they tend to have all sorts of funny funny sounds at first, but as they bedded in, it will be fine. have check for warping on the discs, so far no problems.

 

thk i'll jus leave with the sound...:bouncefire:

http://www.beepworld.de/memberdateien/members39/z1000/auspuff1.jpg

 

 

I miss my golden pipes...

dirtbag Newbie

dirtbag

Posted
Posted
Originally posted by Motrax33@May 18 2006, 04:18 AM

Hi Dirtbag and Duane, the ZG touring screens is in for you bikes. Pls contact me 90117088 for collection.

 

Motrax33

wooohooo...

come already...

gonna take it later on..

 

now for a damper :D

Bikes

1) Honda Super4 SpecII -> 12/03 to 03/06

2) Kawa Z1000 03 -> 03/06 to 03/07

3) Honda Super4 VtecI -> 07/06 to 04/07

4) Suzy GSX-R1000 K7 -> 04/07 to 07/11

5) Husky SMR510 08 -> 08/09 to 08/15

6) Yamy Spark135 07 -> 10/07 to Currently

7) Triumph Tiger Explorer -> 05/12 to 05/18

8) Husky FE350 -> 12/15 to Currently

dirtbag Newbie

dirtbag

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Originally posted by z1boy@May 19 2006, 10:56 AM

i've ben using EBC brakepads all this time, they tend to have all sorts of funny funny sounds at first, but as they bedded in, it will be fine. have check for warping on the discs, so far no problems.

 

thk i'll jus leave with the sound...:bouncefire:

yeah tink jst live with e sound, jst need to be thick skin when braking n there r alot of ppl ard...

 

ppl will tink a lorry is braking but actually a small, cute little monster is approaching...

Bikes

1) Honda Super4 SpecII -> 12/03 to 03/06

2) Kawa Z1000 03 -> 03/06 to 03/07

3) Honda Super4 VtecI -> 07/06 to 04/07

4) Suzy GSX-R1000 K7 -> 04/07 to 07/11

5) Husky SMR510 08 -> 08/09 to 08/15

6) Yamy Spark135 07 -> 10/07 to Currently

7) Triumph Tiger Explorer -> 05/12 to 05/18

8) Husky FE350 -> 12/15 to Currently

Guest yixi_31

Guest yixi_31

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Originally posted by duane_cartman@May 15 2006, 05:21 PM

hi yixi, my bike used 2 have tat problem, u just need 2 adjust your idling.

I had a feeling that was the reason... But I happy with my current idling speed of approximately 800rpm when it's warmed up.. It used to be at 1k rpm.. but I find that the engine heats up very fast and it's a bit too noisy for my liking..

So what rpm do u guys keep to?

Guest yixi_31

Guest yixi_31

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Originally posted by Ah Fai@May 15 2006, 06:14 PM

:btw: I do have one minor problem. The handle do vibrate a bit when revving at 90km/h & above, but its a bearable minor vibration, is it normal for the Z1000?

 

Somemore when I off the engine & try push the bike forward, there is a small sound produce at the front brake disc, don know is it the front wheel bearing spoil already? Or is because the brakeing system is a little out of alignment?

 

I ask my father, he said wheel bearing are very hard to spoil, don know true or not :sian:

Yah.. the vibration is normal for z1000.. Mine starts vibrating noticably once i hit 5k rpm... n my erp unit cover starts vibrating nosily as well.. :giddy: the noise is kinda annoying.. Makes me feel like i'm torturing the bike, n it's only 5k rpm!! :mad: u guys have any idea on how i can get rid of that noise? Would a erp cover helps..?

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