The bike is factory standard, nothing changed till date. I'd lubricate my chain every 2 weeks on average. Just done the second service last week with Kawasaki Full Synthetic Engine Oil. The sound starts after the service. I'm thinking about bringing it to Kawasaki dealer here in Miri over the weekend, hoping they can sort it out. But then, anyone else face the same problem here?

Slipper clutch issue?

Mine z900....about 2 times already, when I'm cruising at low rpm, the gear slipped out/disengaged by itself.
When this happened, there will be a loud clanking noise and it feels like I'm revving on neutral. The gear just jumped out into neutral.
Sent it to the workshop but couldn't detect any issues.

Happened twice.

anyone have this issue? I feel it could be something to do with the slipper system.

Kawasaki full syn is 10w/40.

right?

Maybe your clutch cable needs some tweaking. Bring it to an authorised dealer to check it out.

Oh my, I never had this issue. How low was your rpm?

Btw, I'm also using Kawi Full Synth 10w-40.

Below 4000. Just normal riding.

Pretty sure it's normal due to kawasaki's gearbox. Happens because of improper engagement of the gear. You need to shift gears more "engagingly" as in use some force with your foot when shifting.

Happened to me once in a while on both my Z800 and zx10 especially when I'm just lazily cruising around. I tend to get sloppy with my shifting during those kind of rides.

Oh, make sure your clutch is properly adjusted as well.

This post has been edited by DeFaeco: Apr 17 2019, 09:31 AM

Could be true.
So your gear just jumped out to N on your z800 zx10?

But I didn't have this issue on my Vulcan though. 3 years.

Yup.

I noticed using a thicker 15/50w oil reduces this significantly. Previously were using 10/40w.

By the way, was it hot when the gear suddenly change to N? And it went to N from 1 or 2? Or other gears? If it is the latter, scary weh...

My case was 4th kena one time... 6th also kena one time.

Update : Brought it to Kawasaki Service Centre and they say the noise is from Chain. If don't want the sound then change chain which is not covered under warranty.

Took it to another mechanic and he says the same thing, normally happen to those manufactured in Thailand.

Is the drive chain properly tighten? I think you need to be a bit anal on it. Specs in the book say 25-35mm play (1.0-1.4 inch). Mine now is around 22-23mm. Noisy and feel like gearbox nak rosak. Later gotta go and slacken it a bit.

if it were me, id stick to the stock chain and just keep running it...bear with the sound.

the kawa stock chains n sprocket sets aint cheap at around RM1k. and they last really long. as opposed to the aftermarket branded chain sets (which are usually cheaper)

a solution to not hear the noise anymore

Assuming 100% confirm is chain, please check if the rubber seals on the links in between the rollers are coming out/the chain is beginning to bind already

If yes, just change no need think.

In the event your chain fully binds especially in high speed, only 2 outcome:
Your chain snaps
And/or your Crankshaft snaps.

Yeah, just make sure it is properly tighten. Last time on Ninja 250, my stock chain lasts for 3 years.

Morning all~

I plan to buy the z9 and im happy to see this thread here today.

I hv viewed some adv at Mudah earlier, but WHY their manufacture year can be different from 2017 to 2019??!
There must be something wrong isnt it?

1 Kawa dealer offered me a good price @50k , cash, otr, brand new, but is year 2017 ??
He said now all the z9 is year 2017, don even hv 2018, but, how come? Now is May 2019...

NEW bike register in year 2019 but made in year... 2017, will it affect the resell value in the future? or ppl only see the registration year?

Initially im planning to buy those pre-registered bike actually, registered @Aug 2018, rm44800 (Welly), but if otr pula, end up 46500, cash.

So end up i back to the new registration bike.
My 2 friends just bought the z8,both registered 2013 ,about 20k mil, price about 26k , so to me, new z9@50k is more worth..

Appreciate if any can clarify my doubt about the manufacturing year...


TQ TQ~

not sure tis is fake price, xcden bike or wht..

but used kawa price seems to drop very fast..

because old, unsold stock. even my bike was bought in 2018 but manufactured in 2017.

Unfortunately, manufacturing year is what ppeople look at to determine resale value.

You can try scout around to see if any shops have newer stocks but i think its a little unlikely. even the newer colors launched last year/ this year isnt available yet in malaysia... the newest versions are the red and the green.


ive seen quite a number of used Z900s around that price... not sure why. maybe coz the bike wasnt that expensive to begin with.

Thx bro~
You bought 2018, year made 2017, is acceptable, but, now is May 2019..
not sure who is telling the truth.. got year made 2019 somemore..

Earlier i though so too, but after saw my 2 friends bought 2013 Z800 WITH ABOUT 25K (NEW IS 45K RIGHT ?),THEN i "found out" their price (big bike/kawa) never really drop a lot.

Initially i plan to find 2 years old z9 with 35k budget but dint see any, since 2013 z8 also selling 25k, so i gave up.

maybe that rm36k bike, is 1st batch with...36k mileage too...