Forum: Kawasaki Streetbikes/Sportbikes

I was going 65mph on a road today that has a limit of 55. And everybody was passing me (still in break in so I was keeping it around 6000 rpm) I figured there was no way all those cars were going that fast. So I pulled out a spare speedo computer for my mountain bike and set it up on my 636. ...

Can anyone tell me if there is a handlebar vibration problem with this bike around these model years, and if anyone makes bar risers for the 6r's after 2002? Thanks Tom

Hey Guy, i would first like to start off by saying im new to this forum and to riding, so if i have some stupid questions, please dont make fun of me! Yesterday i went to a dealer to check out some bikes and befor i was thinking of getting the 04 Suzuki Gs500F but i reconcidered getting that...

What is the axle and rim size on a 1995 Kawasaki ZX600?

Hello All, Just joined the forum and motorcycle crowd. I rode dirt bikes as a kid but haven't ridden in over 20 years. The wife urged me to buy a bike after departing with my beloved Corvette. I bought a brand new Z750S and loving it so far. My first geek question is concerning the...

Hi, Just wondering if anyone has run across a UVEX helmet/accessory dealer on-line? I am overseas and have a Uvex helmet that I would like to buy an additional visor for. The place I bought the helmet from doesn't have anymore visors and probably won't get one for 6 to 8 months...

Hi, I'm currently living in Oregon, and as great as the summers are, the fall season is short lived, and we basically have only 3-4 months here to ride on a daily basis. I'm thinking about transfering to AZ at the end of this school year. I've thought about moving for quite some time - I...

Hey everyone! I am looking into purchasing a Ninja 250. They seem to be great learners bikes! I am having trouble finding one around here. I am willing to pay up to $2500. I don't want to buy a brand new one, and I don't really care about a specific color (although red would nice). I live about 30...

bike starts up fine every time but as soon as i give it throtle it starts to die like its not getting enough fuel. the bike was shipped in from michigan so it was setting for a few days on try tank and the battery seems to be very weak. could a bad battery cause this? anyone else have this problem?...

Hey guys! I gotta tell ya, ..I'm really bummed out about this piece-o-junk electric starter motor that's in my '82 Kawasaki 1100 Spectre. After spending over $100 on new starter brushes at my local Kawasaki dealership, the damn thing still does the same thing. Even with a brand new battery, when I...

I am looking at buying a used 04 Ninja EX250. It has been laid down once. Right side upper fairing is cracked and the gas tank is dented. Seller assures me that it is mechanically fine. I have ridden a few dirt bikes, so my experience is limited. I am taking the MSF class in mid-October, so I will...

Hi I'm new to this forum, and have just decided to get my ZXR400 L6 back on the road just in time for winter :???: Problem is last time it was out I had a slight battle with a diesel spill causing me to test my leathers, crash hat and crash bobbins, and not having any crash bobbins I now need...

ok here is my deal i have a 2003 zx-7r I have striped all the paint off the frame and ready to polish. But what i do need to know is what do I polish it with? A buffing wheel for a dremel or what?? Any help would be greatly appreciated!

been riding a few months now, just wondering about how many miles should i be able to get off a full tank, like whats the norm

I want to increase 1/4 mile track time. I'm currently run'n an 11.17 sec and i want low 10s. Does anyone have any ideas and some appearance tips.

I installed frame sliders on my '05 636 yesterday and I went to look up how tight to torque down the bolts in my owner's manual and it says nothing about the engine mount bolts. Anyone know how tight these 2 bolts should be? Thanks