Bike cleaning - All Year Biker

[Kwikasfuki]

Everybod's chicken strips are smaller than yours and you have the nerve to call me Miss Daisy!!   

Are you suggesting I only go fast in a straight line? 

[cpettifer]

My shock remote pre-load adjuster siezed, and the shock was replaced under warranty at 15k miles.Perhaps a hugger would have helped, but to be honest, Kawasaki should have fitted ones as standard in that case.

Martin.

I tried taking SWMBO out the other day and couldn't shift my pre-load adjuster. My bike's only 6 months old and has had a hugger from day 1!! Last time it worked easy peasey. I think I may have to contact my dealer about this... and my non-smooth gear shift (it's still lumpy most of the time - I've posted about this previously).

[Kwikasfuki]

Gear shift - could it be down to the oil?

[Martin#30]

I tried taking SWMBO out the other day and couldn't shift my pre-load adjuster. My bike's only 6 months old and has had a hugger from day 1!! Last time it worked easy peasey. I think I may have to contact my dealer about this... and my non-smooth gear shift (it's still lumpy most of the time - I've posted about this previously).

Siezed pre-load adjuster is a common warranty issue, dealer will likely replace the shock.

My gear shift is also less than smooth (23k miles on mine, and was pretty smooth until about 18k miles), and 3in1 oil all around the linkage and pivots seems to help. Does not last long mind, tends to need doing at least once a month.

Martin.

[O.C.]

I tried taking SWMBO out the other day and couldn't shift my pre-load adjuster. My bike's only 6 months old and has had a hugger from day 1!! Last time it worked easy peasey. I think I may have to contact my dealer about this... and my non-smooth gear shift (it's still lumpy most of the time - I've posted about this previously).

Advise your dealer that you aren't happy and I'm sure that they will do something to help, as it is a fairly common problem

BTW these are a nice alternative, and probably not much more costly than OEM.

http://www.calsport.co.uk/KAWASAKI/7415-2011-GTR_1400/129-Suspension__Handling/Hyperpro_Suspension__Steering_Dampers/141975

[Kevin]

@Kwikas, I am sure the black wheels are standard on the '10, blue and brown colour schemes I thought?

Our blue '10 doesn't have black wheels.

Kevin

[cpettifer]

My '10 Magnesium Grey has black wheels. Think they look quite smart, particularly just after a wash! :)

Thanks for the advice on the shock and gear shift. Previously I was told the gear shift might be better after a service. Well I've had my 4k (or whatever it is) and it's been no better since, so I might raise this too. The shock adjuster was a surprise. I know I don't adjust it daily, but it can only be a couple of months ago since it was perfectly fine!

[Kwikasfuki]

Whats the indication that all is not well with the shock? Is it when you can't feel any clicks?

[Martin#30]

Whats the indication that all is not well with the shock? Is it when you can't feel any clicks?

The remote pre-load adjuster (mounted near the LH pillion peg) simply won't turn any more, it siezes.

Martin.

[Rusty]

My Green 11 has CLEAN wheels ....

[Kwikasfuki]

My Green 11 has CLEAN wheels ....

I bet you've spent more time polishing than riding 

[Rusty]

  I think it's about equal !! 

[cpettifer]

The remote pre-load adjuster (mounted near the LH pillion peg) simply won't turn any more, it siezes.

Martin.

Indeed - this is what has happened. It won't budge even a millimetre. Still haven't phoned the dealer yet... must get around to it.

[Nok12rs]

Quick straw poll. Would there be any potential takers in leicestershire (ish) area for the treatment if i did go ahead.
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Bike wash at Leicester? Whatever NEXT