Revving up to 600 miles: Running in my new Kawasaki Z900RS and Owners Lessons Learned

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  • @robertlindstrom540
    @robertlindstrom540 ปีที่แล้ว +84

    In years to come this will be a classic, without a doubt. Kawa has really nailed it with those gorgeous looks, and good performance does the rest. Stunning piece of machinery!

    • @johnDukemaster
      @johnDukemaster ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yes, and the future talk will be whether the bike has scratches or not!

    • @williamrae9954
      @williamrae9954 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Is there 40yrs in Andy for him to own a "classic" ? 😂

    • @Gruxxan
      @Gruxxan ปีที่แล้ว +2

      its retro, its based on the original 1970s Z900

    • @ninja12lawbreaker
      @ninja12lawbreaker ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The Zephyr 750 was a nice looking retro bike. Doesn't exist anymore

  • @PiotrstrashcanŚmietnikPiotra
    @PiotrstrashcanŚmietnikPiotra ปีที่แล้ว +28

    I remember in 90's how much I loved that classic look of Kawasaki Zephyr and Honda CB750. This new Z900RS is just gorgeous!

  • @jpdj2715
    @jpdj2715 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    The oil replacement at 1K km more likely is to flush metal particles out that have been polished off between moving parts in those first kms. Such particles can impact reliability by a lot. Decades ago, Ford USA produced a car licenced from Mazda (1 series IIRC) under their brand name. After some time, it turned out the original Mazdas (of Japanese manufacture) were more reliable and Ford bought one to take it apart and see what was different - as both got built from the same drawings. Turned out that things like gears had been polished and sharp edges had been made pretty (hence sharp edges now blunted). Consequently the Mazda mechanisms produced much less abraded metal particles for a much shorter time.
    Another thing is that crankshaft and piston rods (generally of an alloy) "prefer" to be taken to max RPM gradually, so if this still applies to today's materials used, then I would want to be able to set a rev limit in the engine management computer and gradually raise that limit relative to RPM history. And potentially have a few oil changes more than only the first 1K km one. And inspect the oil filter for presence of metal shavings.
    There's an aluminium alloy with a fraction of copper in it (may be aircraft grade or so). We have seen "metal fatigue" in the past. So the copper in the aluminium forms crystal chains compared to polymers or glass fibres in composites. If you bend (in order to shape it) such aluminium alloy sheet metal too quickly and/or cold, the copper chains break and, sooner or later, depending on load exerted there will be metal fatigue. The American F104 ("Starfighter" jet) had a history of falling out of the sky because of this.
    My thoughts go back to an HD fanboy in the 1970s who told me how to make these bikes reliable: take the engine completely apart and polish everything, implement a couple upgrades (design flaws) and put back together again.

  • @kevinroberts2395
    @kevinroberts2395 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    If I could afford multiple bikes, this one is a DEFINITE. I absolutely love the Z900RS.

    • @vector409
      @vector409 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      same but i bought a street triple rs instead

    • @QuickRipzz
      @QuickRipzz ปีที่แล้ว

      @@vector409 can't wait to get one!

    • @bobatwell7505
      @bobatwell7505 ปีที่แล้ว

      Beautiful bike and great video , not sure l like the clutch cable slung along the side of the engine , spoils the lines of the bike IMHO .😢

    • @adamschannel8685
      @adamschannel8685 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@vector409I’m looking at the z900 or the street triple rs. What made you make up your mind?

    • @vector409
      @vector409 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@adamschannel8685 it came down to equipment tbh, the triumph has full electronic suite tft dash, optional heated grips/cruise etc and decent suspension off the bat ..also fit and finish is great it's leagues ahead of the RS .. i may still get an 900RS but only to build a great bike out of a good one

  • @andyedmond248
    @andyedmond248 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Beautiful bike Andy. Tossing up between the RS Cafe and the SE.Will be a 65th birthday pressy to myself as I reckon Iv'e earned it! Congrats again brother.

  • @robertroach1127
    @robertroach1127 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Road 6's are great in the rain! Just got back from a 10,000km trip up to the Yukon and Alaska and they were great in the wet stuff!

  • @unlimitedcosmicspeed
    @unlimitedcosmicspeed ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This bike is a perfect balance of everything. Past and present. Classic/modern beautiful bike. Its in a class of its own.

  • @jtotto53
    @jtotto53 ปีที่แล้ว

    When I saw your reveal video, I knew exactly which bike from the thumbnail. Because I got one too, the 50th Anniversary model, red over metalflake root beer, with the gold wheels. I went to the dealer to buy a battery for my old bike, and ended up with a new bike! Same mods, heated grips and radiator guard, from Kawasaki. And a fly screen from MRA in Germany, which helps above 80 mph, and cuts down on the fly splats. For saddlebags, I had a set of Eclipse soft bags, that I actually used in the 1970s, hanging on my garage wall. They fit perfectly...

  • @TechnoJonny
    @TechnoJonny ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hi, I have had my Z900RS for 4 years now, I fitted a front mudguard extension & a hugger extension, both of them made by Pyramid Plastics, I'm still thinking of having my bike Dyno'd & maybe mapped, the throttle is a little snatchy, but then I have lived with it for 4 years now, the only fault I have had with the bike is sometimes the horn switch plays up, I did enquire with Orwell motorcycles in Ipswich about getting a new switch, Annoyingly you can only buy the whole cluster @ £239!, the very helpful guy told me to use contact cleaner, which I did & it worked.
    I do find the bike gets a lot of looks, and is a conversation starter.

  • @andyhutch8262
    @andyhutch8262 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I had the Japanese Dunlops on my new 1250 bandit, they got really tested in heavy rain when coming off the ferry at Heysham heading 145 miles home, 40 miles of M6, country B roads & A roads to home, flashes of lightening as we pulled into filling station, my 2 friends were on michalin tyred bikes, as I knew part of way back, I was the leader, the Dunlops were very sure at 80mph in driving hard rain, the few times it was possible the mph were upped, still in heavy rain. I wouldnt worry one bit with your Dunlops on your bike.

  • @stevekelly6500
    @stevekelly6500 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I'm 59, and every time I watch one of these video's, want to run out to my local Kawasaki dealer and order this bike. Absolutely beautiful. Well done, Kawasaki.

    • @flexywing
      @flexywing ปีที่แล้ว +1

      What's stopping you, go for it

    • @flexywing
      @flexywing ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm also 59 and thinking of getting a Speed Twin 😊

    • @tjordulf
      @tjordulf 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I'm also 59, and have absolutely, through vids like this and others, decided 100% that I'm getting the 2024 version of this. It's one of the loveliest bikes I've seen in a long while. Kawasaki have captured the essence of my youth perfectly!

  • @daveharveys
    @daveharveys ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Had mine since Dec 2022. Ridden 2500 miles, commuting and some weekend fun.
    The throttle was very choppy below 3K, basically shut the fuel off. The bike really takes off in the 6-8K zone , loves to be revved hard, behaves a bit like an old 2 stroke.
    Just had a Woolwich dyno remap.
    and the difference is amazing, smooth throttle all the way up and gains in torque and power.
    The bike is now an absolute keeper.

    • @raycollington4310
      @raycollington4310 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      It's amazing when a third party can improve on the OEM Kawasaki engineers. Unless of course, emission compliance factors are at play.

    • @daveharveys
      @daveharveys ปีที่แล้ว

      @raycollington4310 The fuel cutoff below 3K was my main problem. It made the throttle very snatchy, not ideal for the corners. Or commuting. My ECU was euro 4 , it sounds as if this problem as now been sorted by Kawasaki. If so they really should have

    • @daveharveys
      @daveharveys ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Recalled the earlier bikes and offered a remap.

  • @andrewdyson4255
    @andrewdyson4255 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Fully agree with the engine running in, don’t forget you are also running in new tyres and brakes which need to bed in.

    • @TheMissendenFlyer
      @TheMissendenFlyer  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Indeed - although that’s fairly quick in comparison…

  • @luishcoreia
    @luishcoreia ปีที่แล้ว +1

    There are are instructions to set the clock and running in on the manual. You must have done an overview reading of it. But best way is to download the PDF and have it on the phone so you can consult it on the move. A TO DO is to get the suspension set for your weight. Cheers

  • @williamrae9954
    @williamrae9954 ปีที่แล้ว

    Running in;
    Husaberg...i was in the old Swedish factory at Rofors, one of the 8 employees took a brand new bike into a cupboard which had rollers embeded in the floor,flat out(after warming the motor up) in every gear,for a total of 5mins, then the bike was off for shipping!
    My Tracer 900, 1st run was to the Bol d'Or, Glasgow - Cairnryan, Belfast - Rosslare, then an 800 mile day to the South of France, hotel near a Yamaha dealer,dropped it in on the morning, 1st service, run in, sat cruising at 100mph behind a Ferrari heading to Nice, sure beat the usual boring process! Radiator guard...i ordered one for the new Tracer7, but managed to puncture the radiator before it arrived, when the fork legs suddenly slipped out as i slackened the clamps(kept a lot of parts brand new, and swapped them out with my XSR700 bits, forks,exhaust,foorpegs,etc). Yeah,radiators are super thin these days, was only £40 to have it repaired though!

  • @Macedonia270
    @Macedonia270 ปีที่แล้ว

    I recently had a project completed... A 1984 Kawasaki Z1300 (six cylinder). The dream bike from teenage years...and a welcome addition to the collection...

  • @Banditmanuk
    @Banditmanuk ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Riding normally seems the best advice so long as you're not thrashing it. Such a beautiful bike. I've got Road 6s on my MT10, excellent tyres for riding in the wet or dry.

  • @greyanaroth
    @greyanaroth ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nano graphene coating, my friend. Puts a lovely silky, glassy layer on your painted surfaces. Prevents scratches and dirt from sticking on your bike and dear gods, the shine 😍😍😍 Hit up your local detailer

  • @jtwu8931
    @jtwu8931 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    By the decel popping. You can use a re-mapping.

  • @max.fleming1045
    @max.fleming1045 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Beautiful bike Andy and wouldn't worry too overly on the break-in. Nathanthepostman not long ago rode 2000 miles on a brand-new Voge 300 rally thrashing it most of the way & all ended well.
    On a very different note, I'm almost shocked at the sight of that plastic jam pot for the front brake ?. Such a gorgeous bike with so much attention to detail & then they cheaped out on something so obvious and quite literally in your face ?.

  • @oggyoggy1299
    @oggyoggy1299 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Evotech radiator guard is brilliant.
    Delete the rear mudguard - it makes the tail look awesome!
    Get a 16 tooth front sprocket, to replace the 15.

  • @xclent1975
    @xclent1975 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’ve got a 2022 Candytone Blue and fitted mine with radiator guard, frame sliders, chrome rear passenger bar, and front color matched wind screen fairing … every time I ride this bike it pleasantly surprises me when I twist the throttle … enjoy it’s a beautiful bike and joy to ride .

  • @lgrw660factory
    @lgrw660factory ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Great to hear that you’re happy with your purchase. This is one of those bikes that just makes me happy when I see it. The design, the engine, the paint job, the duck tail, the massive tank… Lovely 👍

  • @3fingeredfrank
    @3fingeredfrank ปีที่แล้ว

    Congratulations! You are now an honorary member of 'The School of Kool". I currently own a Zed 900RS 2018, Root Beer Brown and Candy Orange of course. We have excellent taste in bikes my friend. I live in the NW coast of the US and we are blessed with an abundance of tasty, twisty roads. The big Zed is a great all rounder, a ride to the cafe, doing a weekender, or strafing the B roads.

    • @TheMissendenFlyer
      @TheMissendenFlyer  ปีที่แล้ว

      Loved riding in the Pacific Northwest last year - great bike to do it on too!

  • @777Kingfrost
    @777Kingfrost ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I just bought a 2020 z900rs and I need to say that you're not stranger to my decision. It's a fantastic bike in terms of look and engine. But also one of the last all-rounder roadster available. Comfortable for a pillon passenger, large tank with range and a very fine tune engine.
    Tank you again for your review videos. You made a french follower of your channel happy.

  • @andrewooi2551
    @andrewooi2551 ปีที่แล้ว

    You really got a beauty there. Looking at it reminds me of the Kawasaki Zephyr I used to own in the 90’s. Kawasaki is really good in churning out these timeless beauties

  • @wiltshirerider6382
    @wiltshirerider6382 ปีที่แล้ว

    When you can afford it Andy definitely change the tyres
    I put michelin power power 5 tyres on my Z900 and it has completely transformed the bike in every way 😎

  • @KeViNMCMXXCIX
    @KeViNMCMXXCIX ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I really like the look of the Z900RS as well. Proud owner of a '08 Z750 myself. Absolutely love it.

  • @peteg2424
    @peteg2424 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi Andy yes the tail section can mark a bit easy, I bought some scratch X from Amazon rubbed that in got the marks out really easy then gave it a really good coat of polish and it’s been fine since . Might see you at one of these z900RS meet-ups or just at a cafe 👍

  • @BodybuildingSteve
    @BodybuildingSteve ปีที่แล้ว

    kawasaki seem to be the protector of the inline 4, seems like a peach of a engine on this bike and the dash is absolutely gorgeous as is the bike in general

  • @timparker9235
    @timparker9235 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Happy for you Andy - yes the clocks and lcd dash can scratch easily - same on my Z650RS, but you can get protector films for that if so want. Love the way the yellow tank paint reflects on all the chrome!

  • @steventhomson8387
    @steventhomson8387 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This bike suits you Andy and you deserve years of happiness on it. I will never get another heavy bike again and I think you like this one because of its ease of getting around and freedom without parking issues, hill holds and the like. If a bike has deficits, you always find reasons not to ride them as in the Pannigale.

  • @Matt43
    @Matt43 ปีที่แล้ว

    For your helmet, if its possible with the size of the mirror, just route the mirror itself through the face-hole.
    I do it every time I stop on my Adv bike and it never goes anywhere!

  • @oliw3664
    @oliw3664 ปีที่แล้ว

    I spy a tail tidy too. Love my RS, though I wish I had the suspension that comes on the SE! Love the yellow ball colour too.

  • @ditto1958
    @ditto1958 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    My favorite motorcycle you own, and it’s a close run thing because your other ones are to die for, too- Gold Wing, Triumph, Royal Enfield… wow. But this one just has it. Good choice.

  • @phil7160
    @phil7160 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks

  • @shin-pad1052
    @shin-pad1052 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video, I love my z900rs, you are right about the silly scratches, I have got a front fender extender on mine and it does stop the crud going on the down pipes, I do think the bike looks better with the standard rear fender rather than a tail tidy 👍🏼

  • @AndrewMiller-s2h
    @AndrewMiller-s2h ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Bike looking awesome, already comparing to speed twin ! Looking forward to that full in depth comparison.

  • @Coenster
    @Coenster ปีที่แล้ว

    Very nice! I recently went for the Z900RS (Black & Red) and came from a Street Triple 675R. I really like it!

  • @cunningpunt
    @cunningpunt ปีที่แล้ว +1

    All the Evotech stuff I've had has been spot on. British company, parts designed and made in the UK and really nice quality stuff. Works great, looks great I'd recommend. This July and start of August has been terrrible. Lets face it, you expect foul weather Sept to April but damn it seems every weekend it's been non stop rain. I'll ride in it but it's not such fun and then you've to clean the bike if you want it not to rust :(

  • @Mikethebike721
    @Mikethebike721 ปีที่แล้ว

    If I could have multiple bikes this would be one of them. It’s a truly gorgeous machine

  • @andysmith2417
    @andysmith2417 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    In Sept 1976 I had a brand new Yamaha FS1E-DX, my first taste of motorcycling as a 16 year old,imagine how tough it was running that in for about 600 miles when the top speed was only around 45mph..and I could only use up to half throttle for those 600 miles...happy days,the start of a 40 year biking adventure for me on 12 bikes of all classes,road,trail and sportsbikes up to eventually 1000cc...wish I could do it all again...to all you bikers out there enjoy your lifestyle,stay safe and have the best time 😊👍👍👍

    • @TheMissendenFlyer
      @TheMissendenFlyer  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Brilliant

    • @tjordulf
      @tjordulf 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I had an FS1E in 1980. Drop bars, single racing seat, self welded on side stand from a C90, and a Le Sport matt black expansion pipe. In black with gold yammy block pattern across tank and tail. Wish I still had it. 😊. But one of these beautiful Kwaks will have to suffice😉

  • @GJS-live
    @GJS-live ปีที่แล้ว

    Glad you're enjoying the bike AND getting our Scottish weather down in Englandshire too! We've had rain pretty much every day since July 1st. Still out on the bike though! Cheers!

  • @pricklypunter
    @pricklypunter ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm glad to see you are having a blast with the Zed, I absolutely adore my Bluebell, so I know how giddy you're feeling on it. The first thing I done to my girl was an oil and filter change. Kawasaki recommended their own brand, obviously, not just for the sake of the warranty but because it's decent. I was a little surprised to see that it was fully synthetic and not conventional oil, even during break-in. I only changed it because of the long shipping time to me. I figured that if it had been on a boat, for at least half of that time, there was a chance of some water build up in the factory oil. Grubby dealerships being what they are, are definitely not to be trusted to do this for you before handing over the keys. Like you, I just bimbled about, mainly on the back roads, varying the revs, knocking up and down the box etc. I wasn't going mad with it, nor super cautious, just rode as I normally do. I do all my own servicing and at 1000km, beyond a little dirt in the oil and it being a shade darker than normal, I seen nothing of concern, no large flakes, nothing on the magnetic sump plug etc. The engine is really squared away now and I have no doubt that changing oil and filters when required, plus other general maintenance, will keep my girl running well past my own sell by date. The paint on mine is soft too, it chips real easy if you get pinged by a stone on the road. I have a tiny chip on my tank already from one such event. Genuine paint is not available, so until I find a better solution, I have touched it in with a droplet of clear nail polish. I'm not super precious about it, although that chip does irk me, I bought the bike to ride and along with that comes the character building and the battle scars. To me, this is one of those forever bikes, I'll be keeping mine, foibles and all 😁

  • @jamesroberts1944
    @jamesroberts1944 ปีที่แล้ว

    Don’t worry about the heated grip level. They are no where near BMW hot and “highest” setting is just about noticeable. Use your heated gloves if it’s cold.

  • @photographerjonathan
    @photographerjonathan ปีที่แล้ว

    You made a good choice, That engine and stock exhaust sound is so sweet, I think if someone made an hour long video riding the bike in the low rpms like in this video. but without any talking. I could lie in bed and play that video every night before going to sleep. its so soothing and pleasing to listen to. what you said about it being prone to scratching is a bummer. I try so hard to take care of and protect my bikes and car. but it seems like no matter how hard I try. I end up getting little things on them that make me crazy.

  • @racingrooster4642
    @racingrooster4642 ปีที่แล้ว

    The oil fitted in factory is Mineral ,when replaced at first service it is Fully Synthetic , seems to take long time to run in .lol

  • @markbarker4041
    @markbarker4041 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Always follow manufacturers recommendations guys and not hearsay.

  • @pauldickinson2764
    @pauldickinson2764 ปีที่แล้ว

    I fully agree with you about having a book manual, I just got one for my V strom, i can imagine what a mess i'd get in trying to use a phone or laptop in my shed, covered in oil,and probably finish up dropping it on the floor as i gradually run out of space.( couldn't get one for my Vitara, a real inconvenience)

  • @ragerider6283
    @ragerider6283 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Nice vid TMF. Bike's looking good. As for running it in, I think you covered all the important things I've ever been told such as when possible using all the gears & revs up to the specified break in limit. Also very importantly, not to load the engine by doing top gear roll-ons, or constant revs as it can glaze surfaces & don't overstress it by bouncing it off the red limiter in the first 600 miles. After that you can pretty much do what you want & it seemingly doesn't make any difference apparently.

  • @orlandoberry4031
    @orlandoberry4031 ปีที่แล้ว

    You could ask the service centre about the ‘run in oil’ and then you will have your answer regarding wether it is thinner than the recommended usual oil.
    Then you could inform us of the answer.

  • @JanMorsø
    @JanMorsø ปีที่แล้ว

    Superb! There's always the exception; I borrowed [for ages] an '80s Honda CB250N Super Dream, thrashed out the box by [mad] owner, it was smooth, and powerful, as the 400, easily. He was a good mechanic, usually JCB, tho'...

  • @Beanerds
    @Beanerds ปีที่แล้ว

    Love it ! , a local older rider has one and we run into each other every now and then when I am out and about on my RE 650 Interceptor in Orange Crush so we kinda gravitate , and his Kawasaki Z900RS is such a beautiful bike .
    Sweet review and thanks .
    Oh yes the Orange Kawasaki chose here is stunning !

  • @The9meister
    @The9meister ปีที่แล้ว

    I fitted a fender extender to my 07 fz1s yamaha when new, and my header pipes are still nice, I like the z900rs, great bike.

  • @Nickbaldeagle02
    @Nickbaldeagle02 ปีที่แล้ว

    That shiny high gloss finish looks lovely. For a few days. It will show every speck of dust and micro scratch.

  • @erikroberts1899
    @erikroberts1899 ปีที่แล้ว

    You've got a real Beauty of a Bike there Andy. Pleasant Riding.

  • @readerj01
    @readerj01 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What a gorgeous bike. Kawasaki have absolutely nailed it with the RS. Imo it is by far the best retro currently on the market and will become a classic in its own right in years to come. Love the metal-flake finish especially in Powerball Yellow but this SE is not too shabby either.

  • @christyrer9530
    @christyrer9530 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Just wanted to say how much I enjoy your channel. It’s been a slow burn for me but I’m now at the point where I find myself looking forward to Wednesday and Saturday mornings. I think that old adage of ‘all things come to he (or she!) who waits’ is very appropriate in this instance. Thank you.

    • @TheMissendenFlyer
      @TheMissendenFlyer  ปีที่แล้ว

      Wow - I’m delighted to hear that! Thank you!

    • @Errol.C-nz
      @Errol.C-nz ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TheMissendenFlyer if you want an eye opener.. drop the oil out now.. at 100km & look at it in a large glass jar.. in the sun light & see ALL the sparkles.. metal machining flakes all recirculating around as grinding grit.. then again at 1000km.. then the regular schedule.. you'll never follow OEM new run in change schedule again

  • @raycollington4310
    @raycollington4310 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I think this bike looks great, coincidentally it is high on my list of next bike. IMO you're right not to remap a brand new machine. Enjoy this lovely addition to the fleet. Thanks TMF, great job.

  • @williamharling9604
    @williamharling9604 ปีที่แล้ว

    Saw that exact model at a biker cafe in Hampshire today.Caught my eye as it Rode in..Got to say its the dogs! You've chosen a beauty....

  • @geoffozevans4500
    @geoffozevans4500 ปีที่แล้ว

    Turtle wax make a hybrid polisher which is black in colour & after a couple of applications it fills in the small scratches you mentioned, what your seeing is the clear coat getting scratched, this polish will remedy this, you'll notice the difference on the 2nd application, when I first used it on the Fatboy I wasn't too impressed but I really noticed it working well on the 2nd application-- great detailing product in my opinion 👍

  • @greysea4841
    @greysea4841 ปีที่แล้ว

    on many newer bikes the clock lenses are plastic and scratch far too easily. I had the same problem with my Triumph Bonneville. You can try buffing them out with some car wax and a microfiber cloth but light scratches will still be visible when sunlight hits your clocks...especially at at angle. It's a shame that they aren't made of glass.

  • @stuarthammond1009
    @stuarthammond1009 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video so happy for you, one of the best bikes i have ever owned you will love it.
    Glad you have decided not to ditch tyres they are fine unlike your Ducati you will wear these tyres out soon because you will USE the bike! Not 20 miles and put it away.
    You often say you are a triumph fan boy ........ on my recent factory tour we were told do NOT run our engines in they do not require any running in, it is not 1950............. BUT you must run/bed in suspension, tyres, brakes and some other components.
    Thinking about it it's obvious really thats why you get the big warning when you have new tyres or brakes fitted take it EASY!
    Eventually de-cat and map smooth bike that won't rev it nuts off for 5 minutes when you start it up.
    Andy your in for a great time sir.

  • @paulkirtley8898
    @paulkirtley8898 ปีที่แล้ว

    Giday from OZ . I purchased my Z900rs late 2017 and have done 100,3000 klms .
    Not one problem. Have done some mods , pipes, K&N air filter , Dino. Plus some cosmetic stuff. Very reliable fast and easy to ride.
    Still love it. Cheers 🥂

  • @gregorytubbs3444
    @gregorytubbs3444 ปีที่แล้ว

    A proper breaking in has to do with getting the piston rings seated with the cylinder cross hatching. Someone gave a nice explanation on what's taking place with that. Sorry I didn't keep a link to it, but he explained how it's important to do it the right way.

  • @simonwalker7957
    @simonwalker7957 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fabulous bike Andy and a nice honest video. As for the scratches? Well black is the worst for showing abrasion damage so my rule is never ever rub off dust, any dust. Hose it off, use Muc-Off if necessary and rinse again; we all learn the hard way.
    To repair minor swirls from rubbing/polishing I use Zymöl HD Cleanse. It’s a non-chemical based ultra fine cutting compound that polishes out swirls from polishing even on plastics and because there’s no white spirit in it unlike T-Cut, will not dry out the paint. After which a good coat of Carnauba wax. Ultimately a ceramic coat will be best and I may consider it on my W800

  • @samhill3496
    @samhill3496 ปีที่แล้ว

    Glad you are having fun with it. As it should be. Thinking seriously of turning my KTM 1190RC8R into a BMW R1250RS

  • @carlton683
    @carlton683 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi Andy I love your new bike especially the retro clicks in chrome my personal favourite, and I couldn’t help noticing some lovely houses down those lanes 👍

  • @markwroblewski3821
    @markwroblewski3821 ปีที่แล้ว

    great bike, I've had 2 ! Got to say a remap will transform the bike ( BSD Peterborough ) noticeably , and set up the suspension. And enjoy !

  • @pd8559
    @pd8559 ปีที่แล้ว

    Not sure how they do it today with the oil in the motors from the factory but they used thinner running in oil or oil without all the additives to reduce wear out in so deliberately the piston would wear itself to the cylinder wall during the break in period then your first oil change you put in regular oil with the additives all present in the mix. If you dump he oil right away and put regular oil on then you are only extending the break in period as you have to run the motor a lot longer to get the similar amount or break in wear and mating of the parts in the motor that occurs on break in oil.

  • @richardgitz2264
    @richardgitz2264 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm glad you're enjoying your new bike so much, ride on!

  • @Dan-56
    @Dan-56 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    After the initial coat of good wax, I’ve found Pledge spray furniture wax is great for scratch free “touch ups” and dust removal 😉. (It’s also great for helmet face shields to prevent scratches, makes the rain drops just fly off, and make for easy bug removal 🤪👍.)

  • @romroger
    @romroger ปีที่แล้ว

    I remember your review of the z900rs as I suggested to you to try the SE and that you would love it. You are very lucky to own one of these limited edition. I definitely want to get one if any second hand pops out on the market

  • @jameshind6644
    @jameshind6644 ปีที่แล้ว

    I should get mine in a couple of weeks. I already have the ceramic coating for it and it will be the first thing I do to the bike before riding. If my car is anything to go by the coating will make that paint really stand out.

  • @ianwilliams2554
    @ianwilliams2554 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi, the exhaust down pipes are double walled. This has been done by Kawasaki to prevent the discolouration of the chrome. Don't bother with a remap...you will soon find out you don't need it !! 6th gear will drop down to as little as 24mph.... and then it will pull like a train when you give it the beans... One piece of advice... Enjoy this bike. Its a brilliant bit of kit..

  • @volt8684
    @volt8684 ปีที่แล้ว

    I test rode this back to back with a speed twin prob 3 years ago and the throttle ruined it for me was so jerky and coupled with close ratio box felt I was working very hard. The looks however are the very best and make it highly desirable

  • @Inthewind24
    @Inthewind24 ปีที่แล้ว

    I test rode one of these last year. The dark blue one with gold striping. I liked it so much I nearly traded my Multistrada 1260 on it. I didn't end up doing the deal, but this Kawi is so smooth and fun to ride, it is on my short list for future bikes. Enjoy!

  • @MsDenver2
    @MsDenver2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Looking good , I’m a bit like you about how a bike looks . I did think you would have it detailed to protect it from those fine scratches , I’m going to detail my triumph 875 as soon as I get it on the 15th September , I also do some tough protection underneath as I ride bikes even in the salt winter. Kawasaki engines are very good I remember after my first service the difference so much more responsive so I think your enjoyment of your RS SE will be a delight for you😊👍🏍

  • @shaunstrange1617
    @shaunstrange1617 ปีที่แล้ว

    Motor tight early on , gets happier with mileage . Raised idle to1400 , took most low speed surging away . Softened compression front and rear , softened preload at rear . Brembos need bedding in , then superb . been a year now with this masterpiece !

  • @debenhamdave4314
    @debenhamdave4314 ปีที่แล้ว

    She's a beauty, definitely a bike I would consider at a later date. Cheers Andy

  • @Matt43
    @Matt43 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are absolutely right on the varied break-in procedures out there... some engines get broken in on a dyno and some by a conservative rider never going beyond 50% RPM to redline at 1/4 throttle...
    Someone needs to science this once and for all!

  • @d.f.9064
    @d.f.9064 ปีที่แล้ว

    If I lived in England I would have rain tires all around.
    I too prefer clean headers, especially attractive on this bike.

  • @JohnNewton-ev8ch
    @JohnNewton-ev8ch ปีที่แล้ว

    Cycle and Cycle World guru Kevin Cameron wrote a great article some years back about this topic. He said the breake in heat cycles helps the metallurgy hardening process to continue, etc.
    Love the new ride it reminds me of my 2000 Kawasaki ZR-7S.

  • @stephenpotts8170
    @stephenpotts8170 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hi Andy, lovely bike, in my eyes the best looking retro bike on the market at the moment, your running in strategy is exactly how I approach it. But it's a shame about the soft paint work, it might be worth considering getting the whole of the bike ceramic coated, had the wife's new Boxster done very little crud sticks, and it washes off very easily. My bikes I try not to actually touch the paintwork with clothes, I snow foam up rinse and then use a blow drier, and only then will I use a microfibre cloth as not to scratch with dust and debris.

  • @stalbansbiker
    @stalbansbiker ปีที่แล้ว

    My Misses recons you could be my brother
    as I'm OCD about looking after my bikes and I love a full paper manual amongst other things
    Great bike BTW

  • @michaelcallan4121
    @michaelcallan4121 ปีที่แล้ว

    Enjoy the new machine-as for the heated grips unfortunately they are only very average - for example not a patch on the BMW grips.

  • @d.f.9064
    @d.f.9064 ปีที่แล้ว

    Turning circle: there is a technique using the sidestand. Lift the tires off the ground, balancing all the weight in the sidestand, spin tge bike around. If you balance it correctly this technique is very easy.

  • @nicomonkeyboy
    @nicomonkeyboy ปีที่แล้ว

    That is lovely - got my new Triumph Scrambler XE yesterday - love me a modern classic

  • @brulaapgaapmeester8052
    @brulaapgaapmeester8052 ปีที่แล้ว

    Congratulations with your new purchase. It is my kind of bike too. 🙂

  • @ryoder
    @ryoder ปีที่แล้ว

    No point in changing the tires; From my experiences with 2 different Kawasaki's: Those OEM Dunlops are a soft single-compound, and you will be down to the wear indicators in 5000 miles anyway. On the same bikes, I've had the multi-compound Dunlop Roadsmart II's last 15,000 miles.

  • @pauljobson554
    @pauljobson554 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Great to hear you're enjoying your new bike. Very wise move on the radiator guard. Looks like you've fitted a tail tidy as well.

  • @oldbloke9270
    @oldbloke9270 ปีที่แล้ว

    If you go to Pyramid plastics they can do a colour matched rear hugger / chainguard. I had one fitted to my "jaffa" and it looks great. Stay safe, Old Bloke.

  • @pggp273
    @pggp273 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is the bike i thought you had purchased when you unveiled the speed twin. You have always loved this bike. This one is a keeper.

  • @Kurt-fg6dk
    @Kurt-fg6dk ปีที่แล้ว

    You’re correct. The bike is supplied from the factory with a different oil than will be put in at at first service and thereafter…

  • @davidlutton4560
    @davidlutton4560 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Beautiful bike and a great choice Andy. Colour scheme looks even better on the road. I fully agree with the Road 6 tyre option, once you get a few K miles under its belt....they really are totally confidence-inspiring. Also I agree with the fitting of a fender extender to keep the crud off those lovely header pipes. I must admit I winced a bit over the back roads on the video......no shortage of potholes and patch-repairs there😮! Enjoyed it all. Take care and keep the mico-fibre cloths handy!

  • @patwoodrow7306
    @patwoodrow7306 ปีที่แล้ว

    I put pyramid plastics fender extenders frount and back on mine made a huge difference. Plastic polished the scratches off the dash and put on screen protecters (pyramid) again. Found the same problem with the paintwork black seems to show the scratches worse than other colours. I did a full machine polish /paint correction job on it and now dont touch the paint with any cloths. I also fitted a center stand which makes chain cleaning dead easy and multiple bike in a small gararge storage a lot easier. From your last video you were looking for luggage i found nice ones from sw motech. I also had the suspension professionally set up which made it handle and feel even better than it allready did if that is even possible.
    Good luck

  • @billcotton1551
    @billcotton1551 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really gorgeous bike TMF. Radiator guard actually adds to the looks.

  • @papadougpapadougsadventures
    @papadougpapadougsadventures ปีที่แล้ว

    Very nice bike. I love retro bike. Still long for my 1978 Honda 750four

  • @johnmacdonald1878
    @johnmacdonald1878 ปีที่แล้ว

    Lovely bike glad to see your enjoying it. I vote for OEM instructions. I ran my triumph in in one round trip. Lot of highway so varying the speed.
    Never really thrashed it anyway. Most likely standard recommended oil right from start. With careful lube of critical parts on installation.
    Little bitty car or motor cycle engines ain't my thing. They are mostly disposable.
    Basic principles from running big diesel engines thousands of hours.
    Experience engine problems more likely to show up shortly after new installation of parts or major work. Usually when you stress them under change of loads. First service little more than an oil and filter change with oil check.
    The oil and filters will get small amounts of metal as moving parts wear together.
    Watch oil temp and pressure. Along with engine temp. In this case coolant temp.
    stay well within normal range.
    Those be your first sight you might have a problem. Treat it nice through run in and no issues good sign it will runwell provided you follow OEM recommended service.
    Every so often we would get a new manager who knows better and its all a myth. We can reduce the operating budget and save money if we just do this instead.
    We save money for a while. He gets a slap on the back and a bonus.
    Eventually almost every time. I get a major engine failure to deal with.

  • @motorbikemumblings
    @motorbikemumblings ปีที่แล้ว

    Lovely bike, agree with the running in advice. 2 months into my KTM Super Adventure S ownership and I kept below 6.5k RPM for the first 600.