Aging myself, yes, but I remember the 70's when is was an air cooled inline 4, and the sound of a Kerker pipe. Reminiscing, but when i get a new Z900 RS, I'll call it my "KZ".
Hey everyone,
I’m taking a week off for what was intended to be a little staycation. I’m in New England (central CT) and figured I could use the time to take a long trip somewhere. Anyone got any recommendations? In open to overnights even staying in one place for a night, and then keep going.
I’d be doing this trip solo, would need everything to fit in a backpack or so since my bike doesn’t have any luggage.
Would also like to avoid highways and hit some scenic roads obviously. Open to all recommendations.
Mods, feel free to remove if I’m breaking any rules.
Rain stopped for a few hours and decided to go for a cruise to test the new fairing. Works well enough to where 50 mph feels almost like a crawl or maybe I’ve just been wringing on it a little too much and anything under 65 feels slow lol. Thinking next mod I need is some 4into4 delkevic exhaust action but my eyes water at the price.
Only got 3500km on the stock Dunlops and their done.
Bike slid out from in me heavy gravel. Scratched up the crank…. Can I spray this with engine paint?
new to me 2021 RS. Still needs some work to make it the perfect island sport tourer 😁
So I was told my 2018 and up to I think 2024 U.S. z900rs version does not have the ignition immobilizer and therefore doesn't need a chip key like in the U.K, Japan, and some other countries do. I called Kawasaki U.S. and they informed me that yes but even though it doesn't have a chip the key blank (27008-0558) is the only blank that works. I called the dealership and they said the same thing. Looked online and no other information that I could find. So I'm writing to you to tell you I just got back from getting my over priced $60+ key blank cut and my locksmith said wait a minute and pulled a regular blank off his wall and cut it as well. Got home tried my OEM and yes it worked. Tried the one he gave me and what do you know? It worked as well. A $5 key blank worked. I feel that the Stealership and Kawasaki U.S.A. did the usual dumb customer I'm gonna get you. So the key blank that works is a (KA34) for Kawasaki blank. The locksmith also recommended to cut the key directly off the original key instead of the code. Hope this helps and the z900 is the same!!!
Is it possible to uncheck the “deceleration fuel cut” WITHOUT tuning the maps? Or would that require a retune?
I’m happy with the power and character of the bike. Just not the fuel cut when the throttle starts to close.
Has anyone tried it?
Noticed that on a 6000 kms front tire about 2 weeks ago. My mechanic says I can ride the 2 months left for the season as it's not too bad, an uncle says the same thing. Nothing on the sidewalls.
First time a tire does that on me.
I've been researching for months and just couldn't decide on the right luggage for my Z900RS. On my previous classic bike (RE Interceptor) I had the Legend Gear softbags but those weren't ideal: buckle plus roll-top plus velcro was just too much of a hassle to get something in or out easily. So I wanted something far more practical but not those terrible boxes as those found on most adventures bikes. Because I actually appreciate the quality of SW-MOTECH products, I gave the BLAZE bags a shot, and what should I say: they're pretty much perfect!! The best thing of the BLAZE luggage is that the rods holding the bags can be removed by a click, just a little bracket remains on the bike. Now I thought I'd share my experience and some photos for those in the same situation of looking for the GOAT solution.
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Cleaning out the garage and my 24 SE distracted me.
...been on a 2 day round trip to the lower Austrian alps with my buddy (T120 Bonnie). Up and down the hills, through woods, along rivers, by lakes, atop of ridges with jaw dropping views, countless curves and hairpins and few straights to clean the exhaust. Those moments are priceless.
Just installed the last missing piece of the puzzle, a Kerker emblem on the muffler.
Let's go 73' style.
My second bike back in the 1980s was a Honda CB400F. I fell in love with that bike and the inline four. I went on to own a Kawasaki KZ650 and Suzuki GS650, both inline fours. I took a 20 year break and then fast forward to 2013 when I got a Ninja 1000 at age 50, also inline four. I loved that bike but got sick of bent knees and leaning over so much. So, I sold it and got this gorgeous retro bike and could not be happier with it's nice upright seating position. It brings back so many memories and is a joy to ride. I'm in love again. Glad to be in the group!
Ivan's airbox mods done, DNA filter, evap system removal, P3 remap, O2 sensor delete, PAIR system delete ...
Finally rides like it should've from the factory. No snatchy on/off throttle response, no harsh engine braking, linear power delivery and no lumpy low revs when cruising.
If anyone is hesitating about getting the fueling sorted with a remap, do it. Best money you'll spend on the bike.
Did some maintenance tonight on the bike, changing oil, new filter, cleaned and greased the chain. Just love the looks of these bikes!
