Is it easy to maintain a Kawasaki Concours?
To maintain this bike, is easy as regular oil changes and a the odd valve adjustment. When the Concours was made Kawasaki did a lot of things right, that fairing is great, massive fuel tank, shaft drive, built in luggage, ample power, and respectable handling.
What kind of tires do I need for my Kawasaki Concours?
For info, Goldwing 1500 tires fit on the older Concours if you want tires that last….I really miss those Avon Elan tires. Good gas mileage, usually in the mid-40’s and good for 300+ miles between fillups. YMMV. #2
What should I do with my Kawasaki GTR1000?
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Is the Kawasaki Concours a good riding bike?
When the Concours was made Kawasaki did a lot of things right, that fairing is great, massive fuel tank, shaft drive, built in luggage, ample power, and respectable handling. Slightly lacking is the brakes, but I have never had a problem, although I did install steel brake lines and EBC pads, but I would do that with any bike.
What does toned down mean on Kawasaki Concours?
Toned down does not mean tuned out. The Concours can certainly get the job done when it comes to dispatching pesky slowpokes. Power begins right off idle and pulls in a predictable, tractable fashion all the way to redline.
Is the Kawasaki Concours on the center stand?
No news is good news. You know, you’d think as long as the Concours has been around that Kawasaki could have done something about the center stand. Getting this bike on the center stand especially when packed for touring, is almost an exercise in futility. The process requires timing, grace, and concentration, coupled with brute force.
Is there a problem with the Kawasaki Concours brake line?
A Kawasaki rep at Americade assured us that nothing was wrong with the brake, the line was just flexing. That’s fine and maybe a set of braided steel brake lines would cure the problem. But seeing how this is not our bike to modify, we’ve just had to live with it.
When did the Kawasaki Concours 1000 come out?
I purchased the Kawasaki Concours 1000 new in Feb 1996 and watched them take it out of the crate and assemble it. The only problem I ever had was with the electrical system, and it was repaired under warranty. I always used Dunlop touring tires and averaged 27K on the front and 35K on the back.
How big is the gas tank on a Kawasaki Concours?
Shaft drive was added to aid the bike’s long-haul mission, along with a full fairing and standard removable hard luggage. An enormous 7.5-gallon gas tank sat in the usual position, and when full made the bike perilously top heavy. The bike itself was no lightweight, either, scaling in at around 670 pounds wet.
Are there any problems with a Kawasaki Connie?
The Connie’s engine is as bulletproof as Superman’s chest, and used bikes with high miles are seldom a cause for concern. There are some weak spots, however, such as the J-box, the terminus of several vital electrical connections. If the J-box fails, the headlight or ignition can be affected.
When did Kawasaki ZG1000 Concours come out?
Then, in 1986, Kawasaki dropped the ZG1000 Concours into the mix, making a sporty bike with a factory fairing and hard luggage affordable to all. Rider has taken Kawasaki’s go-anywhere sport tourer almost everywhere.
What kind of bike was a Kawasaki Concours?
In the 1980s factory sport-touring bikes were predominantly European, with most of those boasting the BMW roundel and ridden by well-heeled riders. Then, in 1986, Kawasaki dropped the ZG1000 Concours into the mix, making a sporty bike with a factory fairing and hard luggage affordable to all.
Shaft drive was added to aid the bike’s long-haul mission, along with a full fairing and standard removable hard luggage. An enormous 7.5-gallon gas tank sat in the usual position, and when full made the bike perilously top heavy. The bike itself was no lightweight, either, scaling in at around 670 pounds wet.
The Connie’s engine is as bulletproof as Superman’s chest, and used bikes with high miles are seldom a cause for concern. There are some weak spots, however, such as the J-box, the terminus of several vital electrical connections. If the J-box fails, the headlight or ignition can be affected.