[Group] Kawasaki Versys

[Nick_Lee]

the 2012 versys is very very nice... was wondering if anyone knows the machine price?

[Sn3ll]

Hi, I may wanna sell my PLX side rack.(for givi v35 or kappa k33 box).

 

Kindly SMS

 

92224471

Alan

[Fusionjaz]

Hi, I may wanna sell my PLX side rack.(for givi v35 or kappa k33 box).

 

Kindly SMS

 

92224471

Alan

 

Why suddenly wanna change box..?

[sooooong]

-Ben, the symptom seldom happen, usually when I wide open throttle, I think I play too much clutchless upshift Liao. Btw I think I saw u and ur ride at st James, really unique colour:)

[Sn3ll]

Why suddenly wanna change box..?

I may change my set up. Top and saddle.

[Guest B_E_N]

-Ben, the symptom seldom happen, usually when I wide open throttle, I think I play too much clutchless upshift Liao. Btw I think I saw u and ur ride at st James, really unique colour:)

 

clutchless shifting should not had wear the clutch alot instead ma... erm...

haha thanks i jus love orange dunno why ^^

 

and how u recognise me

[Fusionjaz]

Hey Ben do you have the Givi address in KL?

[sooooong]

i think ur the only orangy versys in singapore ba.

[Guest B_E_N]

Hey Ben do you have the Givi address in KL?

 

u can check online, go google and search givi.my

 

i think ur the only orangy versys in singapore ba.

 

haha.. lol.. i tink nobody cant not recognise me on the road

[Guest B_E_N]

http://www.givi.com.my/givimy/contacts/givi_point_kl.htm

[rex]

Just heard that Looi's is bringing in new stock for 2011 models...

 

Wonder if the price has changed much...

[rex]

Any body looking to sell VERSYS?

 

sms me k... 9112 6187

[Guest B_E_N]

Any body looking to sell VERSYS?

 

sms me k... 9112 6187

 

welcome u in advance to V riders ^^

i tink little hard to find seller.. wat i tink is the price seller wan is not near wat a buyer will offer...

depre too much liao from my view

[Guest B_E_N]

Any body looking to sell VERSYS?

 

sms me k... 9112 6187

 

welcome u in advance to V riders ^^

i tink little hard to find seller.. wat i tink is the price seller wan is not near wat a buyer will offer...

depre too much liao from my view

[Vonmuck]

Noticed immediately smoother, less whinning noise from drive assembly(Sprocket & Chain).

No more searching for the 7th gear, instead sometimes in 5th and did not realise there is another gear up for 6th.

Overall less frantic acceleration, more useable power delivery.

For me personally have to agree with the thread in Kawasaki Versys Forum wrt the 44T rear sprocket change is the ticket to transform your Versys.

 

Hi SB,

 

How does the Versys compares to the R1200GS?

 

Tempted to get another bike added to the stable...

[SilverBullet]

Hi SB,

 

How does the Versys compares to the R1200GS?

 

Tempted to get another bike added to the stable...

 

The immediate different between the V and the GSA is the shear size especially when you come off the GS and ride the V.

Once the engine is started you will notice the sound and the smoothness of the Jap engine over the GSA.

On the move both bikes are smooth and the GSA have a smoother neutral steering which make cornering ability easier & faster.

I guess this is probably due to the Paralever design suspension set up at the front of the GSA.

The V gearbox need more effort to change up & down while the GSA is smooth and effortless.

 

The Versys have a pretty good smooth low to mid engine power with a decent top speed for a 650 parallel twin.

Fuel consumption consistently abt 21/22km per liter in stop/go plus expressway traffic with 44T rear sproket.

Bike physical size and weight is perfect for city and touring if constant fast speed above 180kph is not your top priority.

Bike handling/stability wise is good due to the short wheelbase and weight.

 

Reasonable to buy and maintain in term of co$t.

You can get the Versys spares in Thailand or Malaysia.

Oil filter cost abt $15 in Thai, Singapore maybe abt $23 fr bikeshop

Clutch cable cost $11 in Thai, Singapore $41 w/o GST fr Evershine

 

There are 3 flaws:

1. The original setting of the front and rear suspensions need adjustment to further improve the ride quality.

2. The original default Dunlop tyres fitted to the bike are useless, change them asap if u can.

3. There is this buzz coming from the bike cockpit and front console area.

 

For touring duties up to Thailand, still prefer the GSA.

Unless some of my kaki's on the tour ride their V's than can have fun ride together.

 

Cheers

[Fusionjaz]

Hi everyone,

 

I notice my front suspension only the right suspension can adjust the damping and preload. The left suspension can adjust preload ONLY

Is this normal...?

[Guest B_E_N]

haha ya... u must have not read enough on the webs.. ^^

read ur owner manual u will know also...

[Fusionjaz]

I read the owner manual liao. But it still doesn't seems right because I thought damping should be done on both side to balance it.

[Guest B_E_N]

Wat i heard from ppl is certain bike uses 1 side to control damping for e front end

If have 2 den e person nvr set properly den the front end will have diff setting den more jialat

[Kaoiwas]

The only reason is cost savings. If you are not a very aggressive rider and within the "normal" biker weight than this set up is ok. Set one side the other side is forced to follow. That's all.

 

Wat i heard from ppl is certain bike uses 1 side to control damping for e front end

If have 2 den e person nvr set properly den the front end will have diff setting den more jialat

[Kaoiwas]

Both should be able to adjust preload. The single adjustment should be for rebound damping and no adjustability for compression damping.

 

Hi everyone,

 

I notice my front suspension only the right suspension can adjust the damping and preload. The left suspension can adjust preload ONLY

Is this normal...?

[Fusionjaz]

May i ask What is the difference between rebound damping n compression damping?

[SilverBullet]

Agreed with Kaoiwas abt the cost saving and the Versys above basic suspension setup are engineered as adequate for it's intended purpose.

 

Rebound damping is the Rate of control during the extension of the suspension.

Compression damping is the Rate of control when the suspension compresses.

 

Not to forget that the bike suspension is always working to stabilise the bike during braking, cornering & when you are accelerating or decelerating.

Main purpose is to stabilise and return control of the bike in the shortest time possible.

 

Got a V rider who is trying to buy and install the internal's and external's of the Right side and fit it to the LH side to his bike.

Should be able to achieve better suspension control.

[Guest B_E_N]

Agreed with Kaoiwas abt the cost saving and the Versys above basic suspension setup are engineered as adequate for it's intended purpose.

 

Rebound damping is the Rate of control during the extension of the suspension.

Compression damping is the Rate of control when the suspension compresses.

 

Not to forget that the bike suspension is always working to stabilise the bike during braking, cornering & when you are accelerating or decelerating.

Main purpose is to stabilise and return control of the bike in the shortest time possible.

 

Got a V rider who is trying to buy and install the internal's and external's of the Right side and fit it to the LH side to his bike.

Should be able to achieve better suspension control.

 

but the brake caliper position got abit diff right? need do some mods i guess?