Kawasaki Motorcycle Forums - Kawasaki Streetbikes/Sportbikes http://www.kawasakimotorcycle.org/forum A forum dedicated to Kawasaki Streetbikes and Sportbikes. en Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:11:06 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.kawasakimotorcycle.org/forum/images2/misc/rss.jpg Kawasaki Motorcycle Forums - Kawasaki Streetbikes/Sportbikes http://www.kawasakimotorcycle.org/forum Beginner Just Got Ninja EX500 http://www.kawasakimotorcycle.org/forum/kawasaki-streetbikes-sportbikes/121005-beginner-just-got-ninja-ex500.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:12:14 GMT Hey all, I'm new to the motorcycle scene and I just got the Ninja EX500 as my first bike.

I'm about 5'4 or 5'5, and weigh about 145 lbs.

My problem is I keep dropping the bike because it's so heavy when I come to a stop or when I push it in neutral, is this because I need to work out more?

Another issue I am having is my height. I can't really flat foot on the ground and I am on my tippy toes. I am considering lowering the bike a foot or so, if I do am I able to only lower the rear? Does it affect handling? Will it help me against dropping the bike?

Anyone have any links for some good and cheap lowering links for the Ninja EX500? And also some turn signal cases? I dropped my bike the first night at a stop sign and it broke my front turn signal cases, my friends said their just about $10 ]]> Kawasaki Streetbikes/Sportbikes MikeN02 http://www.kawasakimotorcycle.org/forum/kawasaki-streetbikes-sportbikes/121005-beginner-just-got-ninja-ex500.html Lemme see your GPS http://www.kawasakimotorcycle.org/forum/kawasaki-streetbikes-sportbikes/120990-lemme-see-your-gps.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:55:00 GMT YouTube - gps1.MP4 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DmEcMaPo5Ak) A Video Or a Pic will Suffice........... YouTube - gps1.MP4




A Video Or a Pic will Suffice........... ]]> Kawasaki Streetbikes/Sportbikes Maximus96792 http://www.kawasakimotorcycle.org/forum/kawasaki-streetbikes-sportbikes/120990-lemme-see-your-gps.html starter or starter clutch ? http://www.kawasakimotorcycle.org/forum/kawasaki-streetbikes-sportbikes/120969-starter-starter-clutch.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:04:53 GMT hope you can help..i have a 1985 gpz 900. i thought the starter clutch was bad but when i took the right side cover off and removed the chain between the alternator shaft and the crank the alternator shaft damper and sprocket only turns one way making me think the starter clutch is o.k.. if i try... hope you can help..i have a 1985 gpz 900. i thought the starter clutch was bad but when i took the right side cover off and removed the chain between the alternator shaft and the crank the alternator shaft damper and sprocket only turns one way making me think the starter clutch is o.k.. if i try to start the bike though with a car battery hooked directly to the starter the starter just wizzes and the alternator shaft does not turn ( this is with the chain on )..if i try this with the right side chain off the alternator shaft the starter will turn the alternator shaft..the bike did start once last summer so i dont think the engine is locked up..any ideas i dont want to drop the engine if i dont have too...thanks..scott ]]> Kawasaki Streetbikes/Sportbikes scottyboy58 http://www.kawasakimotorcycle.org/forum/kawasaki-streetbikes-sportbikes/120969-starter-starter-clutch.html Stupid... but best way to wash bike? http://www.kawasakimotorcycle.org/forum/kawasaki-streetbikes-sportbikes/120953-stupid-but-best-way-wash-bike.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:37:39 GMT :razz: Hey everyone Random question. I know a bike has a lot of electronics and its entire engine exposed. Whats the best way to wash my ninja? Can it be sprayed with a hose? Wipe it down with a cloth? What kind of cleaner? Thank for your responses. Happy Turkey Day :razz: :razz: Hey everyone
Random question. I know a bike has a lot of electronics and its entire engine exposed. Whats the best way to wash my ninja? Can it be sprayed with a hose? Wipe it down with a cloth? What kind of cleaner? Thank for your responses. Happy Turkey Day :razz: ]]> Kawasaki Streetbikes/Sportbikes Laaaren03 http://www.kawasakimotorcycle.org/forum/kawasaki-streetbikes-sportbikes/120953-stupid-but-best-way-wash-bike.html ZX6 parts interchangability? http://www.kawasakimotorcycle.org/forum/kawasaki-streetbikes-sportbikes/120938-zx6-parts-interchangability.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 01:22:30 GMT how interchangable are things between ZX6 generations? For instance - the foot controls (pegs, brake, shifter). clip ons. wheels. So will the stuff off of a 636 04-06 fit? how interchangable are things between ZX6 generations?

For instance - the foot controls (pegs, brake, shifter). clip ons. wheels.

So will the stuff off of a 636 04-06 fit? ]]> Kawasaki Streetbikes/Sportbikes Tweek http://www.kawasakimotorcycle.org/forum/kawasaki-streetbikes-sportbikes/120938-zx6-parts-interchangability.html Hot smell and scraping noise http://www.kawasakimotorcycle.org/forum/kawasaki-streetbikes-sportbikes/120898-hot-smell-scraping-noise.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 03:15:12 GMT So on my way home, in the last half mile or so, as I'm slowing to a stop I hear this odd scraping noise coming from the front of the bike. When I stopped I smelled something hot...you know, like you just know something got too hot. Temperature gauge is fine, so I continue on, no more smell and the scraping stops. I've never heard this noise before and it didn't do it anymore for the rest of my ride home, even when I used the front brake. It's a 2005 Ninja 250r..do you guys have any idea what might of happened? Oil level is fine too, FYI. Checked that after I got home. ]]> Kawasaki Streetbikes/Sportbikes roflcopters http://www.kawasakimotorcycle.org/forum/kawasaki-streetbikes-sportbikes/120898-hot-smell-scraping-noise.html Only getting 125 miles a tank... http://www.kawasakimotorcycle.org/forum/kawasaki-streetbikes-sportbikes/120889-only-getting-125-miles-tank.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:50:40 GMT I am only getting 125 miles a tank and recommendations how to improve that I have a ninja 250 shouldnt i be getting like 300 I am only getting 125 miles a tank and recommendations how to improve that I have a ninja 250 shouldnt i be getting like 300 ]]> Kawasaki Streetbikes/Sportbikes Laaaren03 http://www.kawasakimotorcycle.org/forum/kawasaki-streetbikes-sportbikes/120889-only-getting-125-miles-tank.html One problem after another... http://www.kawasakimotorcycle.org/forum/kawasaki-streetbikes-sportbikes/120879-one-problem-after-another.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:25:20 GMT I purchased a bike maybe 5 weeks ago. It was fairly new (2003), with few miles (6500), and hadn't been riden in 2 years (or registered). SO first things first it had $300 in deliquent registration fees. Next the bike decided it wouldnt start anymroe. So I had the carbs clean. Now I am suffering with two problems, one due to my own...actually they are both due to arrogance. I shouldn't have purchased a bike that wasn't running.

To the point...My bike is stalling, almost like it breaths. It gets random burst of energy and will idle around 3000 then itll calm down and idle at 500 to a slow stall. I will ride 20 miles on the freeway and when I get off at the light itll stall immediately. Its frustrating. Any advice? Also I guess I put my key in too hard and now its jamed so I tihnk I need to have the ignition repaired (I tihnk thats what its called.)

For those of you who follwed my last forum about break the news about getting a bike to my parents... I'm doing it tonight. Wish me luck! ]]> Kawasaki Streetbikes/Sportbikes Laaaren03 http://www.kawasakimotorcycle.org/forum/kawasaki-streetbikes-sportbikes/120879-one-problem-after-another.html <![CDATA[issues starting my '07 250]]> http://www.kawasakimotorcycle.org/forum/kawasaki-streetbikes-sportbikes/120812-issues-starting-my-07-250-a.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 05:52:56 GMT So I know that kawasakis are usually cold blooded, but I'm not sure that is the issue (completely at least). When I first start my ninja (cold day or hot day) it refuses to stay on. It usually chugs at VERY low RPM's (as in i can hear the piston fire every time) before it falls on its face. To get it going I have to give it the slightest amount of gas, only after it has fired. If I give it too much (more than a flex of my hand) it dies, if I give it none, it dies. More confusingly, if I have the clutch held in, it wont start at all. If I have the choke on, it wont start at all. If I have the throttle open it wont start at all. It wouldn't be that big of a deal except that if I mess up and it dies once, it usually takes me about 15-20 starts to get it actually going. Once I get it fired and running at a decent rpm then it is fine to ride. Any help on fixing this issue? I wouldn't mind if I just needed to let it warm up, but for such a new(ish) bike I feel like I shouldn't need to sweet talk it to even stay on?

p.s.
first post so sorry if this is a common question ]]> Kawasaki Streetbikes/Sportbikes punker http://www.kawasakimotorcycle.org/forum/kawasaki-streetbikes-sportbikes/120812-issues-starting-my-07-250-a.html ANY Z750s owners.... http://www.kawasakimotorcycle.org/forum/kawasaki-streetbikes-sportbikes/120811-any-z750s-owners.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 05:42:40 GMT Let's hear from the rare/mysterious Z750s owners................:cool: ]]> Kawasaki Streetbikes/Sportbikes Audible http://www.kawasakimotorcycle.org/forum/kawasaki-streetbikes-sportbikes/120811-any-z750s-owners.html <![CDATA[Will a GPZ 1100 engine fit a 73-81, 900-1000 frame? [Z1,KZ,LTD FRAMES]]]> http://www.kawasakimotorcycle.org/forum/kawasaki-streetbikes-sportbikes/120807-will-gpz-1100-engine-fit-73-81-900-1000-frame-z1-kz-ltd-frames.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 02:34:17 GMT Will a GPZ 1100 engine fit a 73-81, 900-1000 frame? [Z1,KZ,LTD FRAMES] ]]> Kawasaki Streetbikes/Sportbikes freddie900 http://www.kawasakimotorcycle.org/forum/kawasaki-streetbikes-sportbikes/120807-will-gpz-1100-engine-fit-73-81-900-1000-frame-z1-kz-ltd-frames.html Concours Runs only on PRI http://www.kawasakimotorcycle.org/forum/kawasaki-streetbikes-sportbikes/120801-concours-runs-only-pri.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 02:01:04 GMT My 2001 Concours will only run on PRI. I think there is a vacuum line that attaches to the fuel valve but I do not know where it cones from. I guess I need to get the manual for it. I only have the fuel line attached at this time. I guess when we removed the tank I did not replace the lines... My 2001 Concours will only run on PRI. I think there is a vacuum line that attaches to the fuel valve but I do not know where it cones from. I guess I need to get the manual for it. I only have the fuel line attached at this time. I guess when we removed the tank I did not replace the lines properly.

Thanks! ]]> Kawasaki Streetbikes/Sportbikes Concoursracer http://www.kawasakimotorcycle.org/forum/kawasaki-streetbikes-sportbikes/120801-concours-runs-only-pri.html Could not take it anymore............ http://www.kawasakimotorcycle.org/forum/kawasaki-streetbikes-sportbikes/120794-could-not-take-anymore.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:37:52 GMT Hey guys,
I finally just could not stand the multi-colored/discolored/ugly factor paint scheme on the exhaust on my Z750s.:mad: So, today, with the help of TSR, I cleaned and painted the header and mid-pipe. Here it is all painted and drying. I'm going to allow to dry over night and install after work tomorrow.
-Used scotchbrite to clean and rough up surface.
- taped off with removable blue painters tape.
- painted with 1200 degree aluminum color header paint from Kragen.
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]]> Kawasaki Streetbikes/Sportbikes Audible http://www.kawasakimotorcycle.org/forum/kawasaki-streetbikes-sportbikes/120794-could-not-take-anymore.html FUEL EXHAUSTS ...Any good??? http://www.kawasakimotorcycle.org/forum/kawasaki-streetbikes-sportbikes/120777-fuel-exhausts-any-good.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 18:02:40 GMT I'm looking at fitting a Fuel Titanium end can to my '08 Z750. As they are towards the budget end of the market, I was wondering if they were any good. By this I mean will it f*** up my throttle response fitting a cheaper one as opposed to a more expensive make?
Or is it that they are all pretty much the same other than looks/build quality?

Does anyone out there have one on their bike?

Any thoughts on this much appreciated....:) ]]> Kawasaki Streetbikes/Sportbikes bogjust http://www.kawasakimotorcycle.org/forum/kawasaki-streetbikes-sportbikes/120777-fuel-exhausts-any-good.html ZX6R-J1 / ZXR6 Ninja what is the difference http://www.kawasakimotorcycle.org/forum/kawasaki-streetbikes-sportbikes/120776-zx6r-j1-zxr6-ninja-what-difference.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 17:06:25 GMT What are the main difference in the two models, i have just purchased a 2000 ZXR6-J1 . When i asked the insurance company for a quote they asked which model i have, i have looked at different bikes and apart froma sticker i can't see any. Thanks Gary ]]> Kawasaki Streetbikes/Sportbikes beegee10 http://www.kawasakimotorcycle.org/forum/kawasaki-streetbikes-sportbikes/120776-zx6r-j1-zxr6-ninja-what-difference.html