Where can I find a 2008 Kawasaki Concours 14?
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When did Kawasaki fix heat issue on Concours 14?
Owners have complained for years about the heat issue on the Concours 14, and Kawasaki took action. While pre-2010 models were especially prone to the heat issue, in 2010, Kawasaki fixed the Concours 14 up by adding foam in the heating area.
Where is the kipass switch on a Kawasaki Concours 14?
The KIPASS is activated by a microswitch under the 9’Oclock position of the ring under the ignition. Gentle prodding with a small narrow screwdriver and some electrical contact cleaner and 3in1 can free the microswitch, allowing the KIPASS switch top hat to activated without bashing it in.
What does the kipass do on a Kawasaki GTR?
KIPASS is an immobilizer system installed on the bike’s keys. The system allows communication between the bike’s Electronic Computer Unit (ECU) and the head of the ignition key in short radio waves back and forth. If the head of the key and the ECU somehow fail to communicate, the system malfunctions.
Are there any problems with the Kawasaki Concours 14?
Kawasaki KIPASS Failures The Kipass (Kawasaki Intelligent Proximity Activation Start System) issue is actually the biggest and most concerning of all the problems on the Kawasaki Concours 14. Kipass problems on this bike can range from minor functional issues all the way to the bike being completely unusable.
The KIPASS is activated by a microswitch under the 9’Oclock position of the ring under the ignition. Gentle prodding with a small narrow screwdriver and some electrical contact cleaner and 3in1 can free the microswitch, allowing the KIPASS switch top hat to activated without bashing it in.
Where is the oil control valve on a Kawasaki Concours?
An ECU-controlled OCV (Oil Control Valve) changes the pressure of oil in the chambers of an actuator located at the end of the intake camshaft. As the pressure changes, oil is fed into or out of the chambers via holes in the camshaft.
What kind of brake system does a Kawasaki GTR have?
The confidence-enhancing ABS brake system (Concours™ 14 ABS) features radial-mount front calipers operated by a radial-pump master cylinder, for the superb control and powerful, reliable braking performance that continent-crossing sport riders expect.