[Group] Kawasaki Versys

[dicryptor]

All Vx,

 

May I ask are you able to stop your Versys with only rear brake alone...? I don't feel biting power of my rear brakes.

 

I've got to really step on the pedal like I mean it...lol. Usually the ABS will kick in.

[esthermygs]

Correct. even brand new my rear brake dont bite well. plus the angle of the pedal is too low so not enough leverage on right foot to press down more.

 

Its normal on sports bike where rear brake mostly use for dragging through a corner or speed control in traffic jams. i mostly rely on the 2 front disc to stop.

[dickchingus]

Thanks fus for being the guide !!

[Fusionjaz]

I've got to really step on the pedal like I mean it...lol. Usually the ABS will kick in.

 

Correct. even brand new my rear brake dont bite well. plus the angle of the pedal is too low so not enough leverage on right foot to press down more.

 

Its normal on sports bike where rear brake mostly use for dragging through a corner or speed control in traffic jams. i mostly rely on the 2 front disc to stop.

 

O I always thought it have to be able to stop the bike like the front brakes.

I just did my own bleeding at MSCP. The braking force at the rear seems improve. The first batch of brake fluid was abit blackish color. Could it be contamination that cause the lost of rear braking power...?

[Fusionjaz]

Thanks fus for being the guide !!

 

Don't mention it.

[esthermygs]

just done installing crashbar, storm handguards, radiator guard and V35 side racks at my void deck. took me 5 hours. back ache now.

Edited June 13, 2012 by esthermygs

[dickchingus]

Nice !! Ready to go for a spin now

[esthermygs]

wish my boxes faster come. Then can go trips liao.

[Fusionjaz]

Hey our group name have change!!!

 

We are now officially Kawasaki Versys!!!!

[dicryptor]

Hey our group name have change!!!

 

We are now officially Kawasaki Versys!!!!

 

Nice Did you make the request?

[dickchingus]

Yeah.. Mods finally adhered to my request !!

[dickchingus]

Next step is to make it more active.. Haha.

[Fusionjaz]

We can start with a regular meeting... and some short trips.

[esthermygs]

yes sir! meet ups and short sunday day trips. long trips once awhile. nice!

[dicryptor]

Looking forward to it.

[dickchingus]

Saw a female versys rider at kallang sea sports center today. Bike was nicely done up n there was a touring group decal.. Can't rem what is it..

[dickchingus]

anyway.. due for chain/sprocket change in July.

 

now looking at unique motors AFAM chain kit at $280.. installation is another $30??

any other brands/shops to recommend?

[esthermygs]

Just came back from run-in ride to Kuala Rompin via Air Papan and Mersing trunk road. Its time for 1st oil change.

Wanna ask...do u guys find the Vs suspension too hard and stiff? I was jumping all around on the uneven trunk road.

Its quite scary during high speed corner over bumps. eeeek!

 

I already released front and rear shock preload to the min.. and rode with pillon. I'm gonna release the damping and see how it goes.

Edited June 17, 2012 by esthermygs

[andrewhtf]

Hi guys, been quite some time since i visited here.

 

Just an update, i dont use the rear brake much, relied more on the front. Just 2 weeks back i have installed a pair of 4-pot nissin (i think the same unit from honda cb400) and it grips just nice. Only problem is the stock master pump is not enough to maximise the caliper, so i'd be glad if any one of you could point me if there's any used parts seller that has a master off a kawa zx14/zzr14. It would really make big difference to the braking.

 

http://i.imgur.com/cWu36.jpg

 

Esthermygs, have you get your sag adjustment done for your weight? If you havent, then i suggest you do so, it makes the difference between a compliant and harsh ride.

Edited June 18, 2012 by andrewhtf

[Fusionjaz]

Hi guys, been quite some time since i visited here.

 

Just an update, i dont use the rear brake much, relied more on the front. Just 2 weeks back i have installed a pair of 4-pot nissin (i think the same unit from honda cb400) and it grips just nice. Only problem is the stock master pump is not enough to maximise the caliper, so i'd be glad if any one of you could point me if there's any used parts seller that has a master off a kawa zx14/zzr14. It would really make big difference to the braking.

 

http://i.imgur.com/cWu36.jpg

 

 

Saw your post in the Kawasaki Versys forum. Hmmm... There are some scrap yard here at Sungei Kadut. I can try asking since it is near my place.

[Fusionjaz]

double post

[jleo]

If there's any considering of letting go their Versys 650 ABS, do PM me or SMS me @ 92723312 to discuss.

 

Cheers!

[Fusionjaz]

If there's any considering of letting go their Versys 650 ABS, do PM me or SMS me @ 92723312 to discuss.

 

Cheers!

 

Well you try contacting the following sales:

 

Orange Versys

Green Versys

Maroon Versys

 

Hope you will join the club soon.

[jleo]

Appreciate the links... If an agreeable price can be reached, i don't see why not... Cheers!

[dickchingus]

Orange v price looks good !! Comes with exhaust summore.