1994 zx9r. cold running.

[wraith]

I have recently bought a 1994 zx9r, after going out yesterday for the first decent run on it i noticed the temp gauge barely got off cold, is this normal?
Another thing was a false neutral between 5th and top.
Apart from that it seems an awesome bike. Has anyone had any similar problems?

[mattt]

Just after I brought my one it used to run slightly above "L" , until it started to run consistantly above "H" with that nice boiling sound when you stopped.

Turned out I brought a dud, and not mentioning any names - the bike shop lost the court case when I took them to the MVDT. I don't hold a grudge against the wankers at RODNEY MOTORCYCLES of WARKWORTH anymore though.

[Karma]

I think it's standard with the ZXRs... I've got a ZX4R and that doesn't get anywhere near the half way mark... and that's pushing it hard on a Coro Loop outing.

Nothing to worry about.

[Magua]

I had a similar problem with my rg150, it never passed the C. Covering up part of the radiator solved that. I'd ask around before resorting to this though.

http://photobucket.com/albums/b292/Maguanz/rg150e/

[boomer]

I've got a ZX4R .. and that's pushing it hard on a Coro Loop outing.

Pushing being the operative word

[greenman]

temp wise, it should run just above the wee line above cold, if it gets really hot the needle gets to half way, and at this point the fan will cut in. If it keeps getting hotter then you're in trouble and it is time to either stop or else it will stop for you.

As for false neutrals, 5th to 6th is a Kawasaki trait, just remember to be a bit more positive on your shifts. Getting stuck in neutral is another issue as well, you have to really give it a good kick to get it through the neutral "gate" sometimes, usually when your going slow.

[boomer]

i heard that oil can help with false nuetrals.. do a search.

As for the other Mechanical issues..check my avatar mate, I just ride 'em

[Roadrash]

I had a '92 zxr750 wich are very simular and when that heated up it would run just under a 3rd on the temp gauge, i would recommend checking your thermostat and replacing the coolant while your at it, if its a new bike your better just doing it properly and having a bit of piece of mind

[WINJA]

make sure your gear lever is in a position that you can give a positive shift , try mobil 1 oil for bikes , the proper bike 4 stroke oil

[chic 'n' charge]

Hiya - Congrats on the choice buy!!!! : Good to hear of another Kwaka rider!!!I've got the same bike - same year

Its totally normal for temp guage to sit around C mark - mine normally runs just above it. On longer trips the fan cuts in when it gets half way up.

Gearing - You probably just missed getting it into gear properly - I do it most when I'm getting tired or don't have enough rev's up to get a smooth gear change. Just make sure you have foot completely under gear lever and make sure you feel it engage.

Enjoy your awesome wheels.....

[Fatjim]

If you're reallly worried, get the thormostat checked. Just plop into water in a pot on the stove with thermometer that reads the 70-100c range. Maybe a roasting one will do the trick. It should open at the required (around 75c) temperature and open about 8mm. Check your manual for exact specs.

Normal disclaimers about risk and stupidity apply.

[Karma]

Pushing being the operative word

Ok I'll rephrase...


'Pushing it hard up the Coro Loop.... seemed to cool down quite well whilst limping it back again'

[F5 Dave]

Some bikes they put in silly thermostats, like my RF9 had one for 75 deg (my YZF one was 71 deg! So I put a hotter Exup one in) & it took ages to warm up. I replace it with a 90 deg one from a car & drilled a small bleed hole in the top like the original. The RF one had 4 other holes which made it slow to heat up, silly, but I suspect they make one for every market & they had overheating problems in spain when in peak hour traffic.

Factory (the jet-kit suppliers factorypro.com) claim they carburet best ~90. The bike now uses less gas & does run great.

Factory also do a few shifter detent kits for bikes with shifting probs, have a search (site isn’t clear at first).