Looking at a 2005 Kwak 636

[m99dws]

I'm off tomorrow to test ride a 2005 Kwak 636. Any ideas on what to look out for, known problems etc?

Cheers

Mike

[James Deuce]

Getting your knackers caught between the end of the seat and the tank under braking. Extraction is worse than insertion too.

That's it.

They are a gorgeous bike, in every way that I can think off, provided you are perfectly comfortable on a race rep.

[m99dws]

That's nothing an oily rag to fill the space can't fix :niceone:

[jahrasti]

I'm off tomorrow to test ride a 2005 Kwak 636. Any ideas on what to look out for, known problems etc?

Cheers

Mike

Is it on Tardme me, my old one was for sale on there again( about 10 months later) as the bloke that bought it treated more of an ornament than a bike.If it is my one I can tell ya all about it.:shifty:

[m99dws]

Not on trademe...
Just interested in any quirks, problem areas if any to look for. Ta

[homer]

Dont know if its the same bike im guessing it is ....theres one in ashburton at a car dealership with 2nd stage powercommander and 8500km on the clock and has a us imported exhaust ,I just looked at it today its got 12995 on it but was told would MAYBE sell for 11995
All green ninja said something about 636 I thought

[homer]

Just looking on you tube yes looks like the green 636 2005

[saul]

Not on trademe...
Just interested in any quirks, problem areas if any to look for. Ta


Had mine for a year now, only one thing that lets all these undertail bikes down and thats no boot.

They are a fantastic machine. Strong and handle well.:banana:

Good luck.

[m99dws]

It's not an undertail, so I guess it's a 2004 overspill?

[James Deuce]

2004 is the nicest IMO. Aggressive looks. Has to be orange though. Orange Kawasakis are faster.

[m99dws]

Took it for a blast, signed my life away shortly after...

[James Deuce]

Excellent! Crazefox can do you a good deal on an Orange paint job!

[m99dws]

But then it will look like something the Tango Man would ride :bleh:

[James Deuce]

*Must get orange lycra body suit*

[Colapop]

'bout fricken time Mike!! Now that you're a Hutt slut you'll be getting out to the takas a fair bit... :2thumbsup

[m99dws]

Not out there yet mate, move date set for 12th Jan. Until then, I'll enjoy the sea views, the cold southerlies and the salty air turning an already unreliable car into a rust bucket.

[Colapop]

So you're making the most of the settled weather for some summer training then...? :bleh:

[Wiki Drifter]

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[Wiki Drifter]

replied to the wrong thread. Can mr.moderator please delete this post and the one above it?:doh:

[bugjuice]

Took it for a blast, signed my life away shortly after...
this the bike in question then?
This is an 04 bike, not an 05. Might have been registered in 05, but it was built '04. Should be a sticker on the frame, by the right clip on, if it hasn't been removed, with the build month and year. That's a ZX636B2 (geek, I know)

Anyway, same thing applies to what I mentioned about the gearbox, but these bikes aren't as soft as the 05/06 bikes (bikes with the underseat exhaust) so should be hardier.

The 'B2' bikes got better suspension than the B1s but equally good strong solid bikes.

enjoy

and nothing wrong with these bikes in orange!
fortunately for you lot, there's only a few in NZ :bleh:

[m99dws]

Yeah did a bit more digging about the year, was NZ new and registered in 2005 but is the 04 model. Tis all good for me, I'm just happy to be back on 2 wheels. Thanks for the advice.