Hi from Southeast England

[Jake59]

Hello everyone.
I’ve been a Z900rs owner for three months now and clocked up just short of 2000 miles...joyrides only!
I traded in my 2018 Africa Twin for the Kawasaki on a whim...saw the green rs online...it immediately reminded me of being 14 years old and seeing my first Z1. I had to have one, and the deal was done within hours...no test rides...not even a viewing. It was delivered to me after a couple of days and thankfully I am besotted! However, it’s not perfect...suspension is rubbish...especially the forks...and it’s in a Ktech workshop as I post this, having a piston kit and shock fitted, to bring it up to the standard to match the rest of the bike. I really miss seeing it in the garage...and it’s only been away a day!

[Salnap]

Welcome

I really like the green/yellow paint scheme, if that was out in 18, it would've been a hard choice for me...

[Seventies four e]

Hi and welcome from the black country... definitely a recurring theme with Brit owners " I had the poster when I was a kid "
So makes sense to put it in garage now,  I'm sure you are going to enjoy the bike.

[timmybiker4]

Originally Posted by Jake59

Hello everyone.
I’ve been a Z900rs owner for three months now and clocked up just short of 2000 miles...joyrides only!
I traded in my 2018 Africa Twin for the Kawasaki on a whim...saw the green rs online...it immediately reminded me of being 14 years old and seeing my first Z1. I had to have one, and the deal was done within hours...no test rides...not even a viewing. It was delivered to me after a couple of days and thankfully I am besotted! However, it’s not perfect...suspension is rubbish...especially the forks...and it’s in a Ktech workshop as I post this, having a piston kit and shock fitted, to bring it up to the standard to match the rest of the bike. I really miss seeing it in the garage...and it’s only been away a day!

Hi Jake, welcome! Must be frustrating not to have the bike. I am sure the work will be worth it though.
Can you give any details of what the suspension upgrade is? Cost? Why?  I only ask because that is the area I feel like i might look at next to improve on mine! Crappy weather doesn't help either.... Regards Tim

[Jake59]

I’m having a Ktech piston kit fitted in the forks...this should give more control of rebound and comp damping...although I am only 72kg I had the oem rebound damping wound fully in and still getting bounce at the front. I could reduce it by winding in the comp damping but that then felt harsh...almost wooden. Kit is £265 inc vat
The oem shock isn’t so bad for my weight but I am certain that the Ktech lite shock, and weight matched spring, will be better, and give scope for more ride height adjustment. £415 inc vat
Once I get the bike back I’ll do another post in the suspension section and give an idea of fitting and set up costs...and how effective the changes have been. Cheers J

[Riversides]

Welcome Jake! Will be really interesting to hear your follow up thoughts on the suspension upgrade.

[Yarddog]

Originally Posted by Riversides

Welcome Jake! Will be really interesting to hear your follow up thoughts on the suspension upgrade.

   Jake.... that makes 2 of us.    

[timmybiker4]

Originally Posted by Jake59

I’m having a Ktech piston kit fitted in the forks...this should give more control of rebound and comp damping...although I am only 72kg I had the oem rebound damping wound fully in and still getting bounce at the front. I could reduce it by winding in the comp damping but that then felt harsh...almost wooden. Kit is £265 inc vat
The oem shock isn’t so bad for my weight but I am certain that the Ktech lite shock, and weight matched spring, will be better, and give scope for more ride height adjustment. £415 inc vat
Once I get the bike back I’ll do another post in the suspension section and give an idea of fitting and set up costs...and how effective the changes have been. Cheers J

Look forward to that!