Revving up to 600 miles: Running in my new Kawasaki Z900RS and Owners Lessons Learned
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 10 ก.ค. 2024
- So I've had my brand new Kawasaki Z900 RS SE for two weeks now and am working my way towards the first service - in this video I talk about my approach to running in the bike and the lessons I've learned so far in my brief period of ownership.
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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!
Yes, and the future talk will be whether the bike has scratches or not!
Is there 40yrs in Andy for him to own a "classic" ? 😂
its retro, its based on the original 1970s Z900
The Zephyr 750 was a nice looking retro bike. Doesn't exist anymore
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.
I remember in 90's how much I loved that classic look of Kawasaki Zephyr and Honda CB750. This new Z900RS is just gorgeous!
If I could afford multiple bikes, this one is a DEFINITE. I absolutely love the Z900RS.
same but i bought a street triple rs instead
@@vector409 can't wait to get one!
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 .😢
@@vector409I’m looking at the z900 or the street triple rs. What made you make up your mind?
@@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
Always follow manufacturers recommendations guys and not hearsay.
Great Review Sir...thanks😊
Gorgeous! Very happy for you :D
It sounds so delicious. Thank you for taking the time.
I'm glad you're enjoying your new bike so much, ride on!
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 👍
Congrats. Beautiful bike.
Such a beautiful machine even the brackets that hold the front mudguard on looks awesome.
The z900 looks and sounds amazing! Looking forward to more content. Cheers 👍😎🇦🇺
Great vid again Andy ty and nice to see your so happy with your purchase, heres to many more miles and smiles :)
Amen to that!
Great looking bike Andy it’s a classics in the making enjoy your new bike 👍
I had mine ceramic coated, it was polished before and this stopped all scratches. I loved mine and now considering get another se spec. 😊
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 👍
The bike looks a stunner. Best colour in my opinion. Happy riding Andy.
It’s a lovely looking bike, Andy. I hope the British weather improves soon and you get a chance to enjoy it some more.
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!
Really loved this vlog a really looking nice bike
Holy grail bike for sure!! ❤
Gorgeous bike, I’d love one
That is indeed, one good lookin' bike!
You've got a real Beauty of a Bike there Andy. Pleasant Riding.
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.
I really like the look of the Z900RS as well. Proud owner of a '08 Z750 myself. Absolutely love it.
Glad you’re enjoying your new bike. I agree about the paint scratching easily, I bought helicopter tape for my Z900RS which I bought in new March and put in on the tank at the obvious places and tailpiece. I also bought the protection kit for the clocks and LCD display which has been invaluable and only cost about £10 or so. I was going to buy the same radiator guard that you bought but in the end opted for the Kawasaki one which I’m perfectly happy with. I did the same as you regarding running it in and I’ve had no issues at all. Just need some sunshine now!
Looks even better in the day light
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.
Stunning bike mate!
Nice review keep up the brilliant work
Thanks, will do!
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 .
gorgeous bike!
Always loved the z900 rs went to see one but i was just to short for it 😢 and i had those dunlop tyres on one of my bikes and it felt absolutely planted on them . Your bike is stunning btw colour scheme is perfect
Congratulations with your new purchase. It is my kind of bike too. 🙂
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.
That is lovely - got my new Triumph Scrambler XE yesterday - love me a modern classic
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...
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.
Lovely bike, best colour scheme too.
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
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.
Very nice! I recently went for the Z900RS (Black & Red) and came from a Street Triple 675R. I really like it!
Stunning bike.
Glad you pointed out the LCD scratching, I thought I was unlucky with mine but it appears I wasn’t as ham fisted as I thought I was!
Superb start to the day, she looks fantastic! Ps apparently better weather is on the way! 👍👏😀🏍
Thanks!
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!
Absolutely loving the gold wheels!
Me too!
I have the 2018 matte green version and I LUVVIT! Enjoy your fab four pot 😊
Looking good 👍
Spanking bike, congratulations on this one. Keen to see how you get on with it.
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
I'm glad you are enjoying the Z900RS shame about the British weather at the end anyway you take care and ride safe TTFN
Hi Andy.
Delighted you’re enjoying your new acquisition, what a fabulous machine!
After watching both of your Z900RS reviews I finally took the plunge and bought a 2023 pre registered bike from Colchester Kawasaki back in April. (excellent buying experience from those guys)
I absolutely love it!!
Having now covered about 600 miles, fitted all the bolt on bits I fancied, usual stuff. I did feel the need to do two things;
I replaced the OEM Dunlop tyres which I have to say I didn’t like much with a set of Metzeler Sporttec M9RR’s seriously confidence inspiring tyre! Definitely seems to have improved ride quality and has amazing levels of grip even from cold.
I then went to MSS Performance also based in Colchester for a custom remap. (also couldn’t recommend these guys highly enough) fabulous job and they clearly really know there stuff.
Well worth every penny! Beautifully smooth and amazingly torque Laden power delivery,
If you’re ever in the Chelmsford direction you’d be most welcome to give it a try.
Love the content. Keep up the good work.
Kind Regards
David.
New bike looks lush !
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!
Good health to enjoy the bike,, and our summer 🏝️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️ from northern Ireland 😊
A thing of beauty............nice one Andy regards Phil
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
Sounds good to me!
After all the talk, I'm pleased you gave us your take on the "snatchy throttle"/reflashing thing. I had followed what you had to say about the speed twin. I'll be interested in what you decide about the prone to scratches issue.The look of the fender extensions. All good stuff Andy, thanks.
Stunning bike and stunning bit of videoing x
Thank you!
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.
Beautiful bike, I run a Speed Twin but I think I need one of these as well!!
Can't wait to see your fender extenders
Stay tuned!
Boy is that a beautiful motorcycle!
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 😊👍👍👍
Brilliant
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😉
that is an excellent looking bike - just brilliant
Thank you
Lovely bike!
I am happy with throttle response on my 22 z900rs as standard. I put fender extenders on and a headlight protector as they are extremely expensive to replace !! I put a chrome grabrail and put zip tie with dog collar type clip to hold helmet temporarily at servo etc
Lovely RS Andy , I'm going through the same running in frustration, picked up a Tenere 700 rally Tues, only managed 120 miles so far , out tomorrow to the Cotswolds so may add another 100+. Yes just ride as you normally would seems the way to run in👍
great vid - loved how green the countryside is.
Love the new bike, always loved the z900RS. Your remark at 6.20 made me laugh 😂
A sturdy bit of kit and quite lovely as well. 🏍️
Indeed it is!
Sold my green 22 rs did 2500 miles in just over a year. Fuelling at low speeds was crap to begin with but after first service and a few more miles seemed to get better.first 4 gears are way to short and the gap from 5th to 6th to long but i got used to it.handled really well and goes really well.
That’s a stunning machine!
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.
She's a beauty, definitely a bike I would consider at a later date. Cheers Andy
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!
Bike looking awesome, already comparing to speed twin ! Looking forward to that full in depth comparison.
Such a pretty bike 😎. I’ve run in three new bikes in the past few years and I just ride them as normal once they’re warmed up. I don’t tend to put much more thought in to it than that, because I tend to change my bikes after 14 months or less.
I’ll keep my eyes peeled in the hope of spotting you riding through Norfolk 😄
I have had mine for 3 years and agree about the scratches. I had mine ceramic coated and that has helped.
It’s a motorcycle it’s bound to get a few scratches & nicks it’s all adds to the character & patina . The only time a motorcycle should look mint is when it’s brand new out the factory & in the showroom . They are meant to be used & ridden & mechanically maintained not fussed over like priceless works of art .
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 !
Such am amazing looking bike… Great video mate 😎
Awesome machine - I have the 2021 model in the Candytone Blue paint. After riding dozens of different bikes over the years, the 900RS is my absolute favourite, and yours is the best colour combination. Best wishes from Australia and enjoy the ride. Cheers. 😀
Thank you Darren - appreciate that - all the best!
I love my 2020 Z9RS, can’t wait for summer 😊
We're all still waiting for the summer ☔☔☔☔☔😢😢😢😢think we're going to see bonfire night and Christmas before this summer 😟😟🇬🇧
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!
Andy, great to see you've already bought all of the essential upgrades to your bike. Just about perfect now, apart from the "specimen bottle". 😁👍
Dang! Thats a good looking bike.
Looks Great 👍, yes with the running in , I tend to agree with you ( as ride it normally) don’t labour and don’t flog it ☝️ . I have just turned over 5000kms on my V85tt and ran it in that way , and riding in all road types and revs . The same with my Honda CRF 300 Rally . Until first services .
Stunning bike 🏍️
Thank you!
Superb stuff, as ever. Great to see how much you love the new bike. And the scenery through which you ride is stunning and, it has to be said, well-captured! Having tried to make a few vids in the past, and now starting again, I’m realising the amount of thought and effort which goes into the productions. Genuinely appreciate the quality of your work, sir!
Many thanks!
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Hello again, Andy. Scotty from San Diego here. 2 subtle, but very nice (exclusive?) features and conveniences the z900rs offers is the positive neutral and the key popping out automatically when you press down on the gas cap, preventing you from bending the key 😊 I am also able to comfortably squeeze my knees on the plastic panels directly below the gas tank, whereas my knees were hitting engine parts on the Speed Twin. I still love the parallel twin engine, so instead, I bought a used 2017 Triumph Bobber as my 2nd “run around town” bike. I love these modern retros! Having way too much fun than any 65 year old should be having 😎🏍️
@@scottashdown3686 Yes good feature that positive neutral isn't it - why don't more manufacturers do that I wonder?
Great looking bike
Yes having to do this soon when the classic is ready. Think you covered no labouring high revs and varied speeds. I was told by a guru regards the RE to allow to warm up for a few minutes before riding and after riding for around 40 mins stop and allow to cool down a bit before carrying on. Which kind of makes sense allowing for expansion contraction to help seat bores. Only 300 miles on that for first service. The Z does feel a lot lighter than it’s stated weight. Enjoy!
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.
Great show thank you.
I've been to the BMW factory here in Berlin some years ago and as a visitor you can watch all stages of assembly.
When everything is done at the assembly lines all bikes go to the quality checkout test stand and every bike is revved up to the rev limiter through all gears up and down shifting. I believe every manufacturer does it that way so I think "braking in" must not be taken that seriously. But if it comes to me I do it nevertheless, exactly by the book. 😂😂
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 !
Just a stunning motorbike so pretty. Interesting on your running in progress and your thoughts on owning the z.
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)
Good to see you enjoying your new bike Andy! Looks great. I think riding a new bike normally is fine for running in.