1400GTR Technical Discussions

removing secondary butterflies, installing PC V, etc

feeds@yuku.com (wayne baker) — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 14:31:30 GMT

Hi guys... I've done a heap of searching around here and the U.S. forum and can't seem to find a procedure for removing the secondary butterflies and installing a power commander... I have read on the U.S. forum that the flies are easily done but can't seem to find a procedure on how to perform the surgery...

I'm having a similar problem to what seems many others have and that is a very snappy throttle with stuttering at take off. It's a real problem...

Hand Guard wind deflector

feeds@yuku.com (Aussierob2001) — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 19:58:01 GMT

Hi All.
Since I have added my bar risers, seems the mirrors no longer work as a wind guard.
Anyone know of any aftermarket addons available ?
Cheers
Rob

22mm hex for front wheel removal

feeds@yuku.com (Choppers13) — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 12:13:12 GMT

I have managed to source a 22mm high tensile steel hex key that would be suitable for use in removal of the front wheel. The key is straight and is about 8 inches long so one could probably be cut in half and made into two. This could then be placed into a socket and used with a torque wrench very easily. The supplier is T J Tools in Adelaide and they are getting back to me with a costing. Will let everyone know what it is when I find out.

Wheel Rim Polishing

feeds@yuku.com (GTR 08) — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 18:56:05 GMT

Can anyone recommend a shop who does wheel rim polishing? I have seen a few on the net but I'm more interested in anyone's personal experience.

Cheers
Pete.

Ratedrparts.com

feeds@yuku.com (Rossco) — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 20:42:56 GMT

I bought a set of lowering links from them for $180 (approx) as I got a few other bits and i don't have the receipt. According to the instructions, can lower the height of the bike up to 3 1/2 ". That would be interesting. Looking at them here now, they look quite well made. I hope I have done the right thing :)

Raising 1400GTR Mirror risers

feeds@yuku.com (Nev76) — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 20:49:31 GMT

Guys I seen these on concours.org Link I don't mind the Mirrors however there might be some of us that would like them higher.

Fred. H wrote: Clyde Ransom provided me some mirror lifts for the...

Punctured Rear Tyre

feeds@yuku.com (crash) — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 22:26:15 GMT

Replaced the rear tyre a couple of weeks ago with a new PR2.
Bugger me if I didn't run over a 2" coach bolt on the way to work on Tuesday and punctured it. The tyre has done only 260km.
It's a clean hole in one of the tread slits.
Have repaired it with my repair kit and seems to be ok. The kit being the rubbery strips that you poke through the puncture.
I would be interested on your thoughts and past experience. Do I dump the tyre and get a new one or do I...

1400 Mounts for Phones, Radios, MP3's Etc

feeds@yuku.com (Muzz) — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 18:09:13 GMT

I have read some posts that had questions about mounting stuff to bikes (Up front) and I could not find a lot of answers on the 1400 mounting issues…..so…… I decided to rip the covers off the workbench and fire up the lathe and fit up the "Muzzler"……. Here is the job and the photos

I now have...

Wet cruise control

feeds@yuku.com (Tas) — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 14:40:37 GMT

Went away on the weekend to Launceston for the Motorcycle meeting on the Sunday. It poured rain on the way up and my cruise control started to play up until it stopped working completely. Once it dried out it came good again. Has anyone had the same problems with their Audiovox?

Cya Tas

Front Fork Setup

feeds@yuku.com (BergDonk) — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 18:35:51 GMT

Hi Guys,

Thought perhaps some of you might be interested in where I'm up to with my fork setup. I've been posting over here:

http://forum.concours.org/index.php?topic=59828.0

IMHO definite improvements to be had from a simple oil change.

Cheers
Steve

McCruise cruise control

feeds@yuku.com (cav1973) — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 17:42:36 GMT

Has any one brought a McCruise control which one
Kawasaki Z1400GTR Concours or Kawasaki Z1400GTR Concours (California Spec bike) anyone can help with this question??

Headlight knobs falling off

feeds@yuku.com (Muzz) — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 20:57:56 GMT

New Member - 2008 -1400- Hi all......
Getting home from a ride I noticed one of the headlight knobs had fallen off along the way. I removed the second one (just pulls off) to find out that its simply very easy. I think a little but of "blue tack" on the end of the shaft may save you all a bit of searching one day.
Regards ...Muzz

Lowering Link

feeds@yuku.com (David) — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 13:49:58 GMT

http://www.soupysperformance.com/catalog/item/4408900/6878922.htm
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Givi Distributor

feeds@yuku.com (Rossco) — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 19:47:51 GMT

Have ordered a top box for my wife's new GS 500 but am wondering who our local importer is? I am a Luddite on many aspexcts of the Net and I cannot find the Aussie importer. I see on their home site a couple of nice items specifically for our bikes;)

KPASS - interesting thoughts

feeds@yuku.com (Aussiedav) — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 20:20:09 GMT

Found this interesting, most of us know or should know that if your fob battery goes flat you can hold the back of it against the block bit at the rear of the ignition switch and it will start. This is a carry on from that.

http://forum.concours.org/index.php?topic=58670.0

Fuel

feeds@yuku.com (Tas) — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 18:29:47 GMT

Hi everyone.
Quick question, I have been told that my GTR will run better and I will get better fuel economy on premium unleaded it this correct?

Thank Tas

audiov ccs 100 trouble

feeds@yuku.com (kwikasair) — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 08:17:08 GMT

Help, I have recently installed a audiovox CCS 100 cruise control to my GTR 1400, I followed all the instructions, Had my electrician son wire up the electrics but nothing is happening.The only thing I can think off is I didn't have the Tech signal adapter as I thought it came with the kit. Anyway I connected the wire using a conventional splice connector and I am getting a signal back to the servo unit.I've tested the back brake light relay and everything is OK. As the instruction...

Pannier goes weeee all the way down the road

feeds@yuku.com (Lord jim) — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 08:10:01 GMT

Hi all went riding last sunday now in saying this my panniers have not been remove for 2000ks or so as i have done a trip of 1500ks travelled up and down the bruce highway and now i go for a ride and the left pannier decided to drop off has i ask you all to keep a check on your panniers as well as your genuine topbox as these appear not to be very secure. I know the boxes have been secured by myself but when i rode down a steep decline it decided it like the road surface better.

How many accessories can you run?

feeds@yuku.com (xrrob) — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 19:51:48 GMT

On my 1400 i have oxford heated grips ( not sure how much juice they use) and soon to be 2 x 55watt driving lights.
I have heard they the alternator puts out about 500 watt, but i'm not sure. So the question is how much power ( Watts ) can i use on accessories?

2 x 55 watt driving lights
1 x GPS's
1 x Starcom communications unit
1 x Oxford heated grips

Instrument Hood

feeds@yuku.com (rollingstone) — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 14:14:10 GMT

Inspired by reading on COG, I came up with a use for my old Nolan sun shield. I just cut off the ends and held it in place with velcro.

Rob