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  • #61
    Re: Kawasaki Z800 - Dream Comes True

    Originally posted by RahulAk View Post
    Wow that was quick. Neatly explained and covers most of the points worth remembering during initial running in.


    Though this seems a bit confusing, can you please expand
    This is pretty easy. If you have ever ridden the 220 around corners, you would know how it's rear end bounces around. If the preload on the rear spring is not adjusted according to the rider's weight, it may result in a softly sprung bike which bounces around in corners.

    Originally posted by nitrosatya View Post
    Wow NV! When did you cover 400+ kms? Mine has hardly done 100 kms!

    About the heating, its quite normal in this weather. Because I have ridden a four cylinder bike in cooler weather. And it doesn't get heated as much. Just that the ambient temperature is more in May.
    The weekend..
    Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level and then beat you with experience.

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    • #62
      Re: Kawasaki Z800 - Dream Comes True

      Forget that the bike has rear brakes. Almost the entire braking would be handled by front brakes. A ratio of 90 / 10 . Clean and lube the chain every 1000/1200 kms. Check rear tyre presure. A definite reason for a bumpy rear end. The generic suspension settings work well unless someone messed with the rebound / preload.
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      • #63
        Re: Kawasaki Z800 - Dream Comes True

        I believe Niranjan already knows about those points and have posted only after confirming everything at least three times.
        Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level and then beat you with experience.

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        • #64
          Re: Kawasaki Z800 - Dream Comes True

          Heartiest Congratulations to both of you. The 'Z' is crazily beautiful indeed.
          Wish you innumerable rides ahead, and do treat us with the extravaganza.
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          • #65
            Re: Kawasaki Z800 - Dream Comes True

            Originally posted by bigron View Post
            Forget that the bike has rear brakes. Almost the entire braking would be handled by front brakes. A ratio of 90 / 10 . Clean and lube the chain every 1000/1200 kms. Check rear tyre presure. A definite reason for a bumpy rear end. The generic suspension settings work well unless someone messed with the rebound / preload.
            I don't use the rear brakes at all on any of my bikes. The only reason why I mentioned rear brakes is because most people use them and a warning would help them to stay safe. Yes, I lubed the chain on the very second day of the delivery of my bike and lubed it again when it reached 400+ kilometers.

            I found the tyre pressure to be correct and that is not the reason for the bouncy rear. I shall find out over the weekend though.

            Originally posted by trustvishwas View Post
            I believe Niranjan already knows about those points and have posted only after confirming everything at least three times.
            Bingo.

            Originally posted by chaosaddict View Post
            Heartiest Congratulations to both of you. The 'Z' is crazily beautiful indeed.
            Wish you innumerable rides ahead, and do treat us with the extravaganza.
            Thank you!
            Last edited by niranjanvaidya; 05-27-2014, 12:45 PM.
            Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level and then beat you with experience.

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            • #66
              Re: Kawasaki Z800 - Dream Comes True

              Originally posted by niranjanvaidya View Post
              hehe...thank you bro. That small kid is my son who loves watching Marquez every single day. His day starts with bikes and ends with a Panigale in his arms when he sleeps at night. Thankfully, he shares the passion.

              As regards to the handling observation, you are spot on. When I tried the Street, it was so much easy. In fact, the Street Triple was so comfortable and non-intimidating that I actually never felt that I was riding anything large. Unfortunately, it did not fit my preference. However, the entire world cannot be wrong when they say that the Street Triple is the best in the middle weight class.

              Need some information from you as well. Are Puig products available on any e-commerce site? I tried several but seems that they do not stock all the parts that Puig offers. Any info on this?
              What Puig products are you looking for? Accordingly I can check and let you know.
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              • #67
                Re: Kawasaki Z800 - Dream Comes True

                Heartiest Congratulations NV sir and Satya.. Z800 is indeed a great bike. Wishing you a lot of fun and safe miles ahead..

                The write-up are very informative and to the point...

                and the title if the thread is great.. Even i have a dream and this is an inspiration.
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                • #68
                  Re: Kawasaki Z800 - Dream Comes True

                  Originally posted by Carlitos View Post
                  What Puig products are you looking for? Accordingly I can check and let you know.
                  I was looking for the new generation windscreen but found the official distributor in India. Getting it from him now. Thank you so much for the help!

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                  Originally posted by raj0690 View Post
                  Heartiest Congratulations NV sir and Satya.. Z800 is indeed a great bike. Wishing you a lot of fun and safe miles ahead..

                  The write-up are very informative and to the point...

                  and the title if the thread is great.. Even i have a dream and this is an inspiration.
                  Thank you for the wishes! I hope that the title continues to inspire many others to pursue their dreams!
                  Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level and then beat you with experience.

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                  • #69
                    Re: Kawasaki Z800 - Dream Comes True

                    Originally posted by RahulAk View Post
                    Am told the delivery would be by the 30th of this month, hope it is sooner.

                    Glued to this thread, would love to read your thoughts on the bike, first riding experience et al while id relive those moments within a couple of weeks.
                    Y0... so i might also get my Ninja 1000 by 30th of this month as mostly they bring whole lott in once... you gave me good news.. fingers crossed now

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                    • #70
                      Re: Kawasaki Z800 - Dream Comes True

                      Originally posted by anilaphale View Post
                      Y0... so i might also get my Ninja 1000 by 30th of this month as mostly they bring whole lott in once... you gave me good news.. fingers crossed now
                      Or could be a bad news for me as you were given a date of 3rd June i suppose. Hope it is by tomorrow *fingers crossed*

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                      • #71
                        Re: Kawasaki Z800 - Dream Comes True

                        Originally posted by anilaphale View Post
                        Y0... so i might also get my Ninja 1000 by 30th of this month as mostly they bring whole lott in once... you gave me good news.. fingers crossed now
                        You should keep a check on Kawasaki 's page on Fb. The profile pic that they update is the next bike they deliver. They had the 1000sx few days back and now they have 10r. So that means both bikes must be coming for delivery

                        Sent from a mobile phone

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                        • #72
                          Re: Kawasaki Z800 - Dream Comes True

                          Got myself a new Puig Screen which I installed yesterday. Pics coming soon. The bike now looks like an Alien from the AVP movie.
                          Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level and then beat you with experience.

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                          • #73
                            Re: Kawasaki Z800 - Dream Comes True

                            Originally posted by nitrosatya View Post
                            You should keep a check on Kawasaki 's page on Fb. The profile pic that they update is the next bike they deliver. They had the 1000sx few days back and now they have 10r. So that means both bikes must be coming for delivery

                            Sent from a mobile phone
                            "Apke Muh me ghee shakkar"

                            i am already flying high now. i have feeling why i read that comment.. now i am more impatient... God Please kill this period or put me in comma and let me wake up on delivery day only

                            BTW, in excitement of my delivery date i forgot to congratulate both of you

                            Many congratulations to both of you...

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                            • #74
                              Re: Kawasaki Z800 - Dream Comes True

                              saw the windscreen on the bike last night and indeed it looks AWESOME... Its a really nice design..
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                              • #75
                                Re: Kawasaki Z800 - Dream Comes True

                                Originally posted by niranjanvaidya View Post
                                Got myself a new Puig Screen which I installed yesterday. Pics coming soon. The bike now looks like an Alien from the AVP movie.
                                Puig new generation windscreen? Sweet. what colour did you get? Awaiting pictures.

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