Getting back into riding but first new bike how to treat?

[Danzano]

Thanks DMNTD :-)

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[Danzano]

Hi Guys today I spoke with NZTA and with Kawasaki NZ both have confirmed that my bike will be legal when it arrives. Kawasaki had the bike approved 3 months in advance.

The model number from the 2010 CAF ER6N is different because its a different year and model to the LAMS approved edition

The correct model number on the NZTA approved list is the Kawasaki ER650FDFW 649 The D standing for the year and the FFW being model and restriction eg edition.

So all in all thanks for those who gave advice on running the bike in properly and through my own investigation happy to know my bike will be legal when it arrives.

[Glowerss]

Hi Guys today I spoke with NZTA and with Kawasaki NZ both have confirmed that my bike will be legal when it arrives. Kawasaki had the bike approved 3 months in advance.

The model number from the 2010 CAF ER6N is different because its a different year and model to the LAMS approved edition

The correct model number on the NZTA approved list is the Kawasaki ER650FDFW 649 The D standing for the year and the FFW being model and restriction eg edition.

So all in all thanks for those who gave advice on running the bike in properly and through my own investigation happy to know my bike will be legal when it arrives.

Great to hear it mate.

I had a feeling that's what the ER650FDFW 649 was on the LAMs list, however, with a $16,000 investment, it's always better to check first Most of us prodding you to make sure it is a LAMS bike were just worried for you mate

[nerrrd]

Hi Guys today I spoke with NZTA and with Kawasaki NZ both have confirmed that my bike will be legal when it arrives. Kawasaki had the bike approved 3 months in advance.

The model number from the 2010 CAF ER6N is different because its a different year and model to the LAMS approved edition

The correct model number on the NZTA approved list is the Kawasaki ER650FDFW 649 The D standing for the year and the FFW being model and restriction eg edition.

So all in all thanks for those who gave advice on running the bike in properly and through my own investigation happy to know my bike will be legal when it arrives.

Glad to hear it, hope it doesn't take long to get here and you can get out on the road and enjoy it!

[ducatilover]

I was about to stroll in here and point out that it is LAMS legal, but finally after 4 pages of KB goodness, somebody actually knows

[Banditbandit]

I've had a few new bikes and always run them in easy, main thing is to vary revs and going over the suggested rev limits occaisionally will not hurt.

Modern tyres scrub in really quickly, just don't dump the clutch leaving the shop unless someone is filming.

Bike motors used to be bench run to redline for a few minutes before assembly, so a bit of a fang should not hurt.

What he said ... (I do change the oil after the first 1,000ks ... which is not a factory suggestion but a good idea) I'm probably a little harder on my new engines than BigAl ... take it easy for the first few ks in each range segment ... I tend to keep them at or under the recommended rev range, but when the ks are starting to stack up I let it get to the top of the range as quick as it can a few times ... also go the other way and brake hard to force the enyine back down thas range as well ... it puts slightly different pressures on the engine.

I ran in both bikes I currently ride like that .. and I've had no engine problems from either (one now six years old and 50thou on the clock the other four years old and 48thou on the clock ) ...

[Danzano]

Great to hear it mate.

I had a feeling that's what the ER650FDFW 649 was on the LAMs list, however, with a $16,000 investment, it's always better to check first Most of us prodding you to make sure it is a LAMS bike were just worried for you mate

Thanks Glowerss and I know they were but I got really scared there for a little bit.

Also they come into the country on March 7th if anyone else want's to join in getting one

[Danzano]

What he said ... (I do change the oil after the first 1,000ks ... which is not a factory suggestion but a good idea) I'm probably a little harder on my new engines than BigAl ... take it easy for the first few ks in each range segment ... I tend to keep them at or under the recommended rev range, but when the ks are starting to stack up I let it get to the top of the range as quick as it can a few times ... also go the other way and brake hard to force the enyine back down thas range as well ... it puts slightly different pressures on the engine.

I ran in both bikes I currently ride like that .. and I've had no engine problems from either (one now six years old and 50thou on the clock the other four years old and 48thou on the clock ) ...

50 thousand is decent for 2 bikes no issues all clean? When I spoke to the guy at Kawasaki today he agreed to sit in between what the book says and a short break and said you should be able to use the full rev range by 500-800km. I thought would be about right for a 2013 due to the newer manufactoring processes but I think to be on the safe side I wont go past 6000rpm till 1000km?? the book says till 1600km but I think that is being very cautious.

Also Kawasaki recommends a service at 1000km to remove the factory oil etc and apparently the factory oil is made for running in and thats why they require the 1000km service under warrenty

Thanks to everyone for the advice and glad I finally got that LAMS scare out the way lol

[Maha]

''I finally got that LAMS scare out the way''

Theres a couple of others on here that have said thatvery thing before today...Baaaaaaaaaaa

[Danzano]

''I finally got that LAMS scare out the way''

Theres a couple of others on here that have said thatvery thing before today...Baaaaaaaaaaa

I bet it's the only issue with a system that new you have to be really care full and it can be scary as he'll if your unsure of any one part lol

I'm just happy I can get my dream bike and all will be ok

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[Danzano]

Heh....yeah I phoned Brent for you too but you had already chatted to him.
He also confirmed that yes it is restricted via the ECU too

Thought so but hey cheap upgrade once I get my full just rip out the ecu and swap as the rest of the engine is identical :-)

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[Danzano]

Paid in full got receipt today now I wait yay

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[Danzano]

Got my licence got everything organised now I just have to wait I wish I had patience :-)

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[arcane12]

Looking forward to hearing more, once you get it! (and probably from time to time while you wait )

[Danzano]

Not long now

And I'll make sure at some point I put up a review in case anyone else is looking at the same bike

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