2014 Kawasaki Z1000SX ongoing review

[Kwacky]

Well I ordered a Tsubaki chain and renthal sprockets.

I got a renthal chain and renthal sprockets.

I was a bit pissed off until I found out that the renthal chain is £25 more. It's the R4 SRS

[duke63]

I have a Renthalchain on the 748. Came highly recommended by Ducatis dealer of the year.

[Kwacky]

They get really good reviews from what I've read online.

They're pre-stretched so hopefully this one will last longer

[Rossgo]

Get in Kwacky sounds like you got a bit of good luck your way after your Ninja - hope it continues for you

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[D6]

They sound good as well.

Those 94s are last year's bike so they've not got the 2016 updates.

Where's D6 when you need him.

Changing nappies i'd imagine. Notice he's not been around much since the birth

Lol. Still catching up on many posts.

I can let you know the changes on s3 if required. Quite a few.

New one has slipper clutch. Electronic throttle. Banking traction control,/braking thingy. Can have quick shifter. Might be standard on r can't remember. Gear position indicator. Various engine tweaks.

[Kwacky]

Can you nick me one, part by part?

[Kwacky]

New renthal chain and sprockets fitted at 20,700 miles.

Lets hope these last longer.

[Blade]

Depends on power output and how you ride but 20k is good mileage imo.

However your Renthal SRS should comfortably outlast an oem chain in similar conditions.

[Kwacky]

OEM was 13,000 miles
DID and JT was 7,500 miles

[Blade]

DID are not the bench mark they once where imo.

[Kwacky]

I was told that a while ago, which is why I avoided them. Kwak Brum recommended this one. I'll be having words with them when I next see them.

[Blade]

I haven't tried Renthal chains but heard good things about the SRS. I'm trying the Afam one on your recommendation at the moment.

[Kwacky]

I can let you know the changes on s3 if required. Quite a few.

New one has slipper clutch. Electronic throttle. Banking traction control,/braking thingy. Can have quick shifter. Might be standard on r can't remember. Gear position indicator. Various engine tweaks.

But, at less than £9k...........


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[Kwacky]

Now I've decided to keep it I reckon I should bling it up a little

The suspension needs looking at. I think I'll replace the front springs and oil. Not sure what to do with the rear as it's very basic but not sure it warrants an aftermarket shock.

[Blade]

Speak to some specialists and see what your options are. Wilbers and Nitron are good value rear shocks.

Why do you suggest springs at the front are you having trouble setting the sag ?

[Perkles]

Wilbers dealers in the black country that gets good reviews

[Blade]

Had a wilbers 3 way are shock and my Blade and good piece of kit.

[Kwacky]

Wilbers is good kit but I won't be using Revs in the West Midlands to buy from. They've picked up a bad reputation recently.

[duke63]

For the bikes usage I reckon the cheapest Nitron Shock would work as they can build it to your spec. I don't think they have separate compression and rebound adjustment just a single adjuster for both but they get excellent reviews and I think if you are not happy they adjust it until you are.

[Blade]

Isn't the basic shock an emulsion shock ?