[Group] Kawasaki Versys

[SilverBullet]

Have a complete set of Genuine Kawasaki OEM Front(4pcs) & Rear(2pcs) brake pads from Japan in org packing for 2010 Versys 650 onwards with receipt for $210.

Other year Versys 650 may fit, please check before contact me...TQ

Also qty 01 Genuine Kawasaki OEM oil filter for $16 in org packing.(SOLD)

Contact 96899766

Edited September 15, 2012 by SilverBullet
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[Limgenesis]

Hi guys,

I will be riding to malacca on 29-30 sept. with another friend (versys)Welcome to join us if u r free. SMS or whatsapp me 97488858 if ur keen.

( will be visiting some mega bike stores in the morning -noon then Jalan jalan at jonker street + night market .

[ocel]

Yo bro u gt fb acc? If yes add me at md rizal rizal. A guy wit a kid. Btw anyone kow gd place for headlite protection. Mw is selling at 50 buck. .

[swoosh]

New *Axio Tail bag for sale check out my thread

http://www.singaporebikes.com/forums/showthread.php/365363-*Axio-Tail-Bag-(New)-Carbon-Fibre-colour-for-Sale

 

http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL1409/6331730/23497480/403856899.jpg

[SilverBullet]

When on a ride to Hatyai on my 2011 650 V with my buddy riding a 2009 650 V.

Both engines were Happy above 7K rpm with minimum vibrations in 6th gear.

My V was observed to be consuming 0.5L more gas than my buddy 2009 V per petrol refill stops.

Both riding solo, however i am carrying 3 panniers with TP sensor adjusted versus only his single Top panniers.

FC abt 17.66 per litre cruising at 7K rpm at avg speed of abt 150 kmh and stable.

 

Only downside is there No Oomph when U want to overtake...No Instant Juice When U Crank Open e Throttle.

Especially when u close throttle and then quickly open to overtake traffic on NSHW(need to downshift).

 

Both of us agreed that to maintain FC & our cruising speed of 150kmh @7k rpm, we need to ride smarter with better anticipation of the vehicle traffic flow and plan our overtaking actions(Left & Right) well in advance.

[esthermygs]

Are the original handle grips of the V650 glued or can remove easily? I wanna change it as its thin and hard giving me aching hands on long journey.

[SilverBullet]

Although glued they are easily removed by the compress air gun at bikeshop.

Another friend of mine had his changed to the popular BMW GS1150 grips.

[Fusionjaz]

When on a ride to Hatyai on my 2011 650 V with my buddy riding a 2009 650 V.

Both engines were Happy above 7K rpm with minimum vibrations in 6th gear.

My V was observed to be consuming 0.5L more gas than my buddy 2009 V per petrol refill stops.

Both riding solo, however i am carrying 3 panniers with TP sensor adjusted versus only his single Top panniers.

FC abt 17.66 per litre cruising at 7K rpm at avg speed of abt 150 kmh and stable.

 

Only downside is there No Oomph when U want to overtake...No Instant Juice When U Crank Open e Throttle.

Especially when u close throttle and then quickly open to overtake traffic on NSHW(need to downshift).

 

Both of us agreed that to maintain FC & our cruising speed of 150kmh @7k rpm, we need to ride smarter with better anticipation of the vehicle traffic flow and plan our overtaking actions(Left & Right) well in advance.

 

SilverBullet, need your comment on the Versys brakes.

I always feel my rear brake is not gripping enough. I once tried my friend's super tenere. i can feel the jerking effect as though the bike slows down quite fast but Versys gives the feeling it is just dragging the wheels.

[S750WP]

This is how the shock looks like after enlarging the mounting hole and swapping in the ohlins spring.

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

 

How it looks like after bolting it on

http://i.imgur.com/sLR1R.jpg

 

The gas reservoir, which is not existent on the stock shock, bulges prominently under the black plastic panel.*

http://i.imgur.com/OtH93.jpg

The soft spring, unfortunately, allows more shock travel and hence, the reservoir rubs on the plastic whenever i hit a huge bump or hole, and when i carry a pillion.*Rubbing patch on the reservoir definitely does not look aesthetically pleasing. As of now i have some stickers on but even that will go soon due to the constant rubbing.*I am contemplating to shave off a bit of the plastic bottom in order to avoid the contact but have yet to find the right tools and time.

 

Anyhow, the good thing with softer spring, at lowest preload and compressions at soft and rebound at hardest, made riding on highways feels like floating on a sofa. Potholes and bumps felt like running over small stones only niah. IT IS that comfortable! However when it comes to whacking corners in Genting and Cameron, you'll need to crank up the preload to stiffen the shock to reduce the "swaying" feel.

 

This is *my tyre pic BEFORE installing the R1 shock, still on the stock shock after a Genting run. Pay attention to the chicken strips.

 

http://i.imgur.com/zgH3y.jpg

 

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

 

Now this is the pic after installing the R1 shock *with some tweaking on the preload, rebound and compressions for corner whacking (different from setting for highway use as mentioned earlier), again, after a Genting run.

 

http://i.imgur.com/Uvw4u.jpg

 

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

 

Thinner chicken strips! *

 

Where can I get the Ohlins springs locally in SG and how much did you paid for it? I am looking for stiffer spring to replace the stock ones.

[S750WP]

Have a complete set of Genuine Kawasaki OEM Front(4pcs) & Rear(2pcs) brake pads from Japan in org packing for 2010 Versys 650 onwards with receipt for $210.

Other year Versys 650 may fit, please check before contact me...TQ

Also qty 01 Genuine Kawasaki OEM oil filter for $16 in org packing.

Contact 96899766

 

Is the oil filter able to fit for kawa Z750?

[SilverBullet]

Fusionjaz,

Agreed with your take abt the lack of rear brake effectiveness, the 650 V rear brake could have been better.

Personally i use the front brake 90% and rear brake 10% of the time bcos i have better brake control with my fingers than my foot.

 

Check the brake pads are OEM, than maybe changing/upgrading the brake pads to Double H sintered material may improve braking.

The only bad thing is the brake rotor will wear so much faster and abnormal brake noises may be heard occassionally.

 

Changing to steel braided brake hoses may help improve rear brake performance.

I don't know how true & it does not make sense but heard that changing to steel braided hoses may disable the Versys ABS system.

[SilverBullet]

S750WP,

 

The oil filter will fit most Kawa bike but sold already, will stock up again when i go up to Thailand in Oct.

 

Ohlins springs are available at HKL, u can check with them...should cost abt $150 to $200.

Can also try at Motoworld for Hyperpro.

[ocel]

Any one here had met one another?

[esthermygs]

dont think so.

[esthermygs]

We should organize a meet up.

[dickchingus]

I hear you... Hahah

[dickchingus]

I just changed my front brake pads with ah boy.. But he gave me 1 pair Sinter another pair Ceramic for the front.. Any issue with that?! SBS brand by the way..

[SilverBullet]

Have any of you guys change out your V650 OEM chain?

My chain forming many mini/slight kinks even when they are lub regularly.

 

Was thinking changing to DID 520VM O Ring chain.

 

What other brand/Model, where and price please... NO L.A.B plse aka Ah Boy...TQ

[esthermygs]

I have tried RK o rings many times on my previous dirtbikes. Either gold or grey are equally good. Never failed me no matter how muddy or dry they are. Choon Aik has them. If i change my V650 chain...it will be RK.

[esthermygs]

DID is on par with RK also. These are the 2 big players in Japan chains. But becareful when breaking the chain and installing the connector link and clip...most chain fail at these areas.

[SilverBullet]

Personally i would prefer the rivet connector...don't trust the clip type.

 

Understand that it depends on what type of chain u buy it will come with only one type of connector only and not both.

[S750WP]

S750WP,

 

The oil filter will fit most Kawa bike but sold already, will stock up again when i go up to Thailand in Oct.

 

Ohlins springs are available at HKL, u can check with them...should cost abt $150 to $200.

Can also try at Motoworld for Hyperpro.

 

Let me now if you go stock up again, wanted to stock up a few, currently I am using honda one which cost $18 ea. Btw will the Honda or Suzuki oil filter cap able to install/remove the oil filter? normaly I DIY the oil change and I only have these 2 oil filter caps.

[andrewhtf]

Where can I get the Ohlins springs locally in SG and how much did you paid for it? I am looking for stiffer spring to replace the stock ones.

 

No idea about singapore, but here in malaysia i gor mine for rm300, so it should be less than sgd150.

[SilverBullet]

Let me now if you go stock up again, wanted to stock up a few, currently I am using honda one which cost $18 ea. Btw will the Honda or Suzuki oil filter cap able to install/remove the oil filter? normaly I DIY the oil change and I only have these 2 oil filter caps.

 

Most Japanese oil filters should be able to be remove or fit with the Suzuki/Honda oil filter cap that you have.

I use the same filter cap to service kawasaki and Yamaha bikes without any issue.

[SilverBullet]

Replaced my V650 OEM chain by DID X ring with rivet connector from motoworld $100.

Smoothness and no Harsh noises from the chain drive liao but my pocket is complaining...why so empty now.