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mud guard dommage when he crashed did you notice he uses same tires front and rear, and will exchange them ? no noticed problem for the exhaust when he crossed rivers in Mongolia cheers |
I'm hopefully going to have a Versys very soon!
The local Harley garage has one, 2010 reg, 1,500 miles - no extras on it though I had also been considering a 2009 one in Kawasaki Green :thumbup1: top box and hand guards, but it's got 15,000 miles on the clock so I think the Harley one is the better option (as they're the same price) ? |
versys tourer
Had mine about 9 months, did about 900 ml before it's first service:oops2::nono: but my dealer told me not to worry as the warrantee is good:innocent:, now done about 1200 bedding in nicely still vibey compared to the 2009 version i had, but there are still a great machinebier
as for the luggage issues mine arrived as the tourer with side cases, at my request my dealer fitted / modified the topbox bracket (givi) to fitt so i have the best of worlds when needed:D TDMalcolm |
Grrr - Bike was sold :( - Carrying on looking!
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I have never been on the earlier version, but this latest one is reputed to be a smoother engine, in part because of improved mounting of the engine to the bike frame. ?c? Apart from that, how do you rate the suspension of the current KLE650? |
Well I jumped in and have bought a 2007 Versys for my planned RTW trip in 2014.. I read lots of mod threads on kawasakiversys.com and after sitting on one in a local dealer and comparing it to a tenere I decided it would be just as much up to the job.. after I have modified it to my own satisfaction. A alrge part of my trip will be road work and i think a twin will handle that better than a single.
In the end what swung it was rememering I rode a 1989 Yamaha FZ750 down to the edge of the Sahara in the 90's with very little preparation. |
here it is as it stands right now.
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8540/8...63da41e5_z.jpg I have a lot of plans to turn it into the "adversys" it needs to be.. but that will come with time. http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8266/8...10773203_z.jpg list of things off the top of my head Crash bars bash plate (custom made) Spot lights Handguard Short levers re-upholstered seat - to increase the seat height reworked front forks R1 rear shock - resprung lower shock linkage adapter to raise the ride height ? Aluminium panniers dual sport tyres Replace all wheel bearings, brakes hoses etc etc probably some other stuff that I cant think of right now Should be fun ! |
Well been a little while since the last update.. Still saving hard, but tempering that with what I need to spend to sort out the bike and paperwork and... well just stuff I need to do !
The bike has had a few minor mods so far..I'm off work in August and plan to get the bash plate and some crash bars sorted..Look at fitting an alternative shock, mount some spotlights and the pannier racks .. I have a set of DARR BOX ali panniers and have so fitted a radiator guard.. upper and lower mudguard off a KTM950SM, a set of brush guards, heated grips, an MRA screen and added some addition foam to the seat to lift it a bit more for my extra long legs! Heres the progress so far.. http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5525/9...47f28e3f_z.jpg |
Been away touring. The Vango Banshee 200 tent fits perfectly into the pannier.
http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3818/8...d04a3fd2_c.jpg Tent and some bits and pieces go in one pannier, my clothes in the other and sleeping bag in the top box. My sleep mat is on the pillion seat. That was me away for 5 days. There is still space for a few more bits, such as a camping stove. |
updated pics.. just a few obs left to do before the end of April
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7388/1...5c06acce_c.jpg http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7380/1...f8de2b12_c.jpg |
Now at 14014 miles and still going strong. The only failure has been an indicator bulb. I have just fitted a Metzeler Roadtec Z6 rear tyre to replace the the previous one which finally flattened out after a very long motorway trek.
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I bought a left-over '12 U.S. Versys last November and have put about 10,000 miles on it. Went with a 16T front sprocket to lower highway rpm and a Kaoko throttle lock. Replaced the stock tires with Michelin Pilot Road 4s and added a Scottoiler. I am getting about 55 mpg at 70 mph.
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Some interesting reading is in the link. Especially the solution to the very harsh standard suspension and the bodge job that can be done with a length of wire for on board diagnostics (OBD). |
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Kazakhstan
https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/383/19...74bcf459_z.jpg Kazakhstan https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/309/20...41ee8dbe_z.jpg Siberia https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5620/2...431c4165_z.jpg Russia https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/570/20...a9334939_z.jpg Australia https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5695/2...c83285c4_z.jpg Great ocean road https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1594/2...da21d358_z.jpg Bike was perfect in all conditions... better than a single cylinder bike and lighter than a huge BMW/KTM adventure bike.. Highly recommended as a very capable long distance motorcycle. 25k miles and the only thing that failed was a rear wheel bearing :thumbup1: |
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