Kawasaki 1400s

[ohayo]

Start and roll!!!!!!!! time for another trip!!!!!!!!

[SoLoWinG]

hi bro, just a question to ask... anyone here ever have the temperature reached 5 segment? just flushed my OEM coolant.. so dun koe whether isit normal? btw i using bel-ray coolant.

[YEN96]

hi bro, just a question to ask... anyone here ever have the temperature reached 5 segment? just flushed my OEM coolant.. so dun koe whether isit normal? btw i using bel-ray coolant.

 

Hi bro, coolant wise , the establish brands u can consider.

 

Maxima , pre mix and concentrate available.

Engine ice, most expensive coolant.

Bel-ray is quite new i believe.

waterwetter

 

Good coolant heats up fast when bike is at traffic junctions and temp drops fast when on the move.

Edited August 23, 2009 by YEN96

[GuiNNeSS]

hi bro, just a question to ask... anyone here ever have the temperature reached 5 segment? just flushed my OEM coolant.. so dun koe whether isit normal? btw i using bel-ray coolant.

 

5th Segment meaning H? Yes it has, when I shut down my bike after rolling in heavy traffic, then turn it on a short while later. I've yet to see flashing H, but I heard it can happen if the fan fails. I have twin fans, so temperatures never ever go beyond 3 bars when the engine is running.

 

Hi bro, coolant wise , the establish brands u can consider.

 

Maxima , pre mix and concentrate available.

Engine ice, most expensive coolant.

Bel-ray is quite new i believe.

 

Good coolant heats up fast when bike is at traffic junctions and temp drops fast when on the move.

 

My experience with Maxima is that it seems to seep out of gaskets and caps easier, leaving a pink residue. The best coolant is pure distilled water (or Ammonia, which can carry more heat than water).

 

But coolant's 2nd job is to prevent corrosion in our engines. This is why water based coolants (Water Wetter etc) should be replaced every 6 months, or the waterpump and radiator may rust.

 

The 3rd component in normal 'green' coolant is antifreeze, which we don't need. So in our hot climate, water based coolants will do. Antifreeze lowers the freezing point of water, and also reduces heat capacity.

 

Check the label carefully. Engine Ice contains antifreeze too. I'm using Water wetter by the way. Mixxed with battery water.

[SoLoWinG]

5th Segment meaning H? Yes it has, when I shut down my bike after rolling in heavy traffic, then turn it on a short while later. I've yet to see flashing H, but I heard it can happen if the fan fails. I have twin fans, so temperatures never ever go beyond 3 bars when the engine is running.

 

 

ya neo bro u are rite. morning i take out both side fairing to do an inspection and found out that 1 side of the fan switch is not connected. yesterday bring my bike to do first service and coolant fush. think the technician forgotten to install it back.. haha

[yum yum]

5th Segment meaning H? Yes it has, when I shut down my bike after rolling in heavy traffic, then turn it on a short while later. I've yet to see flashing H, but I heard it can happen if the fan fails. I have twin fans, so temperatures never ever go beyond 3 bars when the engine is running.

 

 

 

My experience with Maxima is that it seems to seep out of gaskets and caps easier, leaving a pink residue. The best coolant is pure distilled water (or Ammonia, which can carry more heat than water).

 

But coolant's 2nd job is to prevent corrosion in our engines. This is why water based coolants (Water Wetter etc) should be replaced every 6 months, or the waterpump and radiator may rust.

 

The 3rd component in normal 'green' coolant is antifreeze, which we don't need. So in our hot climate, water based coolants will do. Antifreeze lowers the freezing point of water, and also reduces heat capacity.

 

Check the label carefully. Engine Ice contains antifreeze too. I'm using Water wetter by the way. Mixxed with battery water.

 

 

sorry ...but why u use battery water ??what happen if the coolent seal wear out wont the battery water slip in the engine?:cheeky:will it be beter if use mineral water instead of battery water.

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[GuiNNeSS]

sorry ...but why u use battery water ??what happen if the coolent seal wear out wont the battery water slip in the engine?:cheeky:will it be beter if use mineral water instead of battery water.

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Battery water is de-ionised distilled water, PH-7.

 

Mineral water, as its name suggests, contains minerals, so as the coolant boils it will deposit minerals in your engine.

[ohayo]

i am backkkkkkkkkkkkk!!!!!!!! hoot!!!!!!!

[YEN96]

My experience with Maxima is that it seems to seep out of gaskets and caps easier, leaving a pink residue. The best coolant is pure distilled water (or Ammonia, which can carry more heat than water).

 

But coolant's 2nd job is to prevent corrosion in our engines. This is why water based coolants (Water Wetter etc) should be replaced every 6 months, or the waterpump and radiator may rust.

 

Check the label carefully. Engine Ice contains antifreeze too. I'm using Water wetter by the way. Mixxed with battery water.

 

yesh bro. once i had no issues with the seeps. this last flush and change, had notice the seeps, pink residue. i tink is the hose clips not proper tighten, i guess quite normal. jus check the coolant reserve reservoir, once its low, top up or flush again bah. btw i m riding the 10.

 

waterwetter is also good coolant, i have added in the above. like wat u said, abt engine ice with anti freeze, i just feel its OVERPRICED !

[GuiNNeSS]

yesh bro. once i had no issues with the seeps. this last flush and change, had notice the seeps, pink residue. i tink is the hose clips not proper tighten, i guess quite normal. jus check the coolant reserve reservoir, once its low, top up or flush again bah. btw i m riding the 10.

 

waterwetter is also good coolant, i have added in the above. like wat u said, abt engine ice with anti freeze, i just feel its OVERPRICED !

 

Overpriced, and overhyped.

 

Water wetter/Maxima coolaide is cheaper, cleaner, more efficient.

[Aurium]

just had a v bad scratch on my right pannier cover...

gosh...

 

anyone knows where to find a replacment?

cant seems to see anyone selling online..

 

Sad sad sad...

[CMYRS]

just had a v bad scratch on my right pannier cover...

gosh...

 

anyone knows where to find a replacment?

cant seems to see anyone selling online..

 

Sad sad sad...

 

 

if the pannier cover can be removed, just send for a quick touch up or respray.

[SoLoWinG]

bro, sad to heard that. maybe u can try this website. they got sell all spare part for our bike.

 

http://fiche.ronayers.com/Index.cfm/Module/Main/TypeID/26/Type/Motorcycle/MakeID/3/Make/Kawasaki/YearID/49/Year/2008/ModelID/7534/Model/ZG1400_Concours/GroupID/333272/Group/Accessory_

 

hope can help u..

[Aurium]

dear brothers,

 

many thanks for your help..

i tink i will try to bring it for a touch up 1st...

haha, maybe that as a 1st yr present for my bike who served me so well.

 

hopefully can have back the blue glitters on my paint work as well, really loved it..

[ohayo]

dear brothers,

 

many thanks for your help..

i tink i will try to bring it for a touch up 1st...

haha, maybe that as a 1st yr present for my bike who served me so well.

 

hopefully can have back the blue glitters on my paint work as well, really loved it..

 

wa..what happened? how did the pannier got the scratches? c

[GuiNNeSS]

dear brothers,

 

many thanks for your help..

i tink i will try to bring it for a touch up 1st...

haha, maybe that as a 1st yr present for my bike who served me so well.

 

hopefully can have back the blue glitters on my paint work as well, really loved it..

 

Do you have to color code for your bike?

 

Closest I could find is BMW's Carbon Black #416.

[ohayo]

i am planning to put the ohlin shock system on the bike. I have not used ohlin before. Can anyone provides any views on this matter? I welcome both pros and cons.

[frenchbiker]

i am planning to put the ohlin shock system on the bike. I have not used ohlin before. Can anyone provides any views on this matter? I welcome both pros and cons.

 

Ask Advrider, I think he does have a set on his GTR...

[Advrider]

i am planning to put the ohlin shock system on the bike. I have not used ohlin before. Can anyone provides any views on this matter? I welcome both pros and cons.

 

I've had Ohlins on for all the bikes that I had own. Good quality, rebuildable, adjustable, most importantly plug and play. Had the same setting since 1st day I've installed, even with the piliion on nothing to adjust.

 

But it's very expensive. Must order with the dealer unless they got ready stock. When installation for GTR is a big job a lot of things needed to be removed.

[Aurium]

seems like gotta wait til i strike lottery then..

 

sobz..

[SoLoWinG]

haha... i also 1 2 strike... so any number to share...? btw advrider how much u got for ur ohlins? u bought it online?

[Advrider]

haha... i also 1 2 strike... so any number to share...? btw advrider how much u got for ur ohlins? u bought it online?

 

Got it from Sporting Motors. Price may be different from the last time I ordered. Check with them.

[ohayo]

hoot! my new toy on bike.... Baazar!!!! ehehhhhhe

 

http://www.bazzazperformance.com/index.php?page=shop.browse&category_id=3&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=26&vmcchk=1&Itemid=26

[ohayo]

I've had Ohlins on for all the bikes that I had own. Good quality, rebuildable, adjustable, most importantly plug and play. Had the same setting since 1st day I've installed, even with the piliion on nothing to adjust.

 

But it's very expensive. Must order with the dealer unless they got ready stock. When installation for GTR is a big job a lot of things needed to be removed.

 

when installed on GTR, will it raise the height of the bike? i don not want a situation where i have to tip toe on my bike again

[ohayo]

today tried baazar on Expressway. FC improved! 21 litres per KM. on 110lm/h!