Forum: Kawasaki Streetbikes/Sportbikes

I'm currently riding a Vulcan 1500 Classic and am considering downsizing and going to a "street" type bike again (lifestyle change coming up). One of the bikes being considered is the Versys 650, along with the Honda NC700X (manual trans version). Any "good/bad" things to consider?

Hey guys, after a bit of advice. Had my 2006 ZX10R D6F off the road all least year. Just recently put it back on and after the initial few runs out I've noticed oil on the front fork stansions!. Not a lot but enough. I'm guessing it's the front fork seals have maybe hardened with sitting and now...

Hi Folks, I bought a really sweet G5 with 3k on it. The ignition switch seems funky and I know I have to clean the gas tank. The odd part is that it starts up instantly, runs for about 10 miles and then just wants to quit, occasionally I play with the ignition switch and it will run again, but...

replacing 2006 z750s stock horn questions and opinions the stock horn on my 2006 z750s is "just" okay. i was thinking of replacing with a louder horn. is the stock horn powered via 6 volts? i ask because many of the replacement horns seem to be 12 volt models.

The timing chain on my 1981 Honda 450 Nighthawk started making noise at 45k miles. I brought it into a dealership where they told me the part was $7.95 but the labor was $800. They also said the expected service life of this (beginner's) bike was 40k miles! I averaged 25k miles a year on it! The...

I have a kawasaki zx6r 2012` i recently bought a new back tire in october 2012 it is already bald in the middle of the tire, it has only been 7 months. What could be causing the tire to wear out so quickly

What are the best tires to get for a back tire on a kawasaki zx6r 2012

Hello everybody. Starting issue here. 1994 ninja 600r. The bike will not start when the button is pressed. Can short the starter solenoid and the bike will crank and run perfectly fine. Recently replaced the clutch cover and the only things close to that were a wire that runs to the stator,...

hello all, i am new to this forum so first i want to introduce myself. I am niko but my friends call me cholo i ride a ninja zx6e and a zx7r. I hope someone can help me with my zx6e problem. I bought a replacement gas tank for my zx6e, in the rear of the gas tank there are 3 hose nipple hook...

I currently have a 08 ninja 250 and when I start it it makes clicking noises but then turns over and starts. I know it does this when the battery is dead(happened before) but when the battery died before it wouldn't ever turn over no matter how long you tried. I had a suggestion that it could be...

Hey, I'm new to the forums here. I've been looking all over the place trying to figure out what's wrong with my bike, but haven't found much so I decided this would be a good place to ask. I have this 1990 zx600r C3 Ninja and it's giving me grief. There's a bit of a long story behind the bike...

Hey guys I could use some help troubleshooting a problem. I have a an 08 ninja 250r and I noticed that my bikes headlight doesn't turn on with a half a key turn anymore when before it used to. It does turn on though once it starts up though. Anyone have an idea why this is happening?

So I changed the oil on my 2008 ZZR 600 yesterday, everything went fine but I also switched it to full synthetic and since it has been leaking out the exhaust pipe. The bike only has 2,743 miles on it, I cant believe it already has a problem that seems to be in the engine. Is it bad valve seals or...

Here's some good news for those with zxr750 j,l and 7r's.Remove the fuel pump and all associated bits and connect pipe with in line filter direct tank to carbs. tested 15yrs ago on my still owned L,and on 2 x 7r's and 1x j2.History bought L in London rode back to B'ham,kept cutting out.Got home ...

Hey guys. I want to get a sport bike, I have no previous riding experience. I was wondering if a Ninja 300 would fit me. I am 6'4" and weigh 180. If not what would you recommend? ( I am getting a sport bike so please if you make a recommendation, please make sure it is a sport bike.) Thanks.