Sir just know that I love you lol I did not know my 1000sx was limited 😭😭 to 7k rpm I knew something was not right lol
@chrisdan2 Жыл бұрын
Hi David thanks for sharing the lights are great just what I wanted to know kind regards Steve
@davidhobson7851 Жыл бұрын
Happy to help
@eddielennox86282 жыл бұрын
Thank you for posting this. I suffer from acrophobia and have been having problems with this road. This helps.
@MrTone412 жыл бұрын
Fantastic review thanks!!!
@davidhobson78512 жыл бұрын
One of those bikes I shouldn’t have sold!
@Newtownabbeyist2082 жыл бұрын
The level Crossing you were at is called Ballyboyland. I went there on the 4th of July 2021
@codename_wind_official3 жыл бұрын
Hi, how do you like them 4 years on?
@davidhobson78513 жыл бұрын
Hi, I only kept the bike for a year, but Loved every minute with them on
@codename_wind_official3 жыл бұрын
@@davidhobson7851 Thank you! I have a 2019 and I just want something a little louder, but also not deviate too much from the look and size of the original mufflers. Seems the xp8c is the perfect size and shape. I'd want them a touch longer than the originals, but not super long cans. Also I'd go for titanium I also sometimes run softshell panniers, any worry there?
@davidhobson78513 жыл бұрын
@@codename_wind_official I ran the oem hard panniers and they had a heat shield on them, however there was a degree of adjustment in the link pipe that could change the angle slightly
@luigindenia3 жыл бұрын
kzbin.info/www/bejne/mn21Zp2Iqrxjf9U
@JohnsLCandtrains3 жыл бұрын
the level crossing you we're at is called kilraughts
@davidhobson78513 жыл бұрын
Yip my partner lives about 2 mins from it
@Newtownabbeyist2082 жыл бұрын
No it’s not
@JohnsLCandtrains2 жыл бұрын
@@Newtownabbeyist208 ik now lol, I thought it was then lol
@sergeantsodom69693 жыл бұрын
Im looking into options for the 2020, the stock windscreen is absolute crap
@MayorofDipshittery-lq7if3 жыл бұрын
Good honest overview 👍
@robowindsurf4 жыл бұрын
Hi David, very helpful video 👍. I see your lcd clocks are white on black, mine is black on white. Is there a button to change it over, can’t find a thing on internet , or I’m I just missing something . Cheers.
@markjones3364 жыл бұрын
Toooo much tech on these bikes!,!😅
@matthewjackson30344 жыл бұрын
Got a 17 SX. I have slip on Akros on the standard cat box exhaust. Was looking at a lextec set of headers. Would I need to remap?
@Spatticus4 жыл бұрын
I didn't know you could adjust this. Thanks for sharing 👍
@JCF697004 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your interesting review ! At low speeds your SX reminds me the nice sound of my previous XJ900 😊 i really tkink i'll try one because if my '95 Trophy3 is perfect she' s also getting old (135000km...)
@davidhobson78514 жыл бұрын
JCF69700 wow that’s a lot of kms!
@JCF697004 жыл бұрын
@@davidhobson7851 The first T3 are a little heavy but they were very well designed, and solid when seriously driven and maintained, like the japanese 4 cylinders in fact.
@MajorHazzard4 жыл бұрын
Just a good old fashioned Thank You for showing me that.
@davidhobson78514 жыл бұрын
Blackie Glad I could help
@gamingwithadam81924 жыл бұрын
I subscribed and pressed the bell!
@alanbriggs22635 жыл бұрын
I enjoyed that ride. Top tip about the handguards.
@davidhobson78515 жыл бұрын
Alan Briggs thanks, I really enjoyed my time with my sx, but traded in about 18 months ago for a multistrada. I may end up going back to the sx
@luredi5 жыл бұрын
Muy interesante, gracias!!
@munkada475 жыл бұрын
What is your bubble please ? Sorry i’ m french so i don’t ve perfect vocabulary ! Ride safe V
@davidhobson78515 жыл бұрын
munkada47 from memory, it’s the powerbronze one, I’ve a video on KZbin about it
@munkada475 жыл бұрын
David Hobson Okey cool thx
@johnmayberry76695 жыл бұрын
I've got a 2017 sx as well m8 get shot of that tail tidy it is f...n horrendous looking
@davidhobson78515 жыл бұрын
Yea it’s a bit clunky looking! I changed to a Ducati Multistrada 1200s about a year ago, different bike, more comfortable and as quick as the SX but engine not as forgiving, the sx pulls from 30 in 6th, Multi only enjoys 6th from about 55 mph
@jimbandit1250sa5 жыл бұрын
awesome comments on the sx David im having my new 2019 on my birthday in march, what video camera would u recommend cheers inadvance..keep up the great videos..James from Birmingham.
@davidhobson78515 жыл бұрын
jimbandit1250sa Hey James! Hope you enjoy your sx once you get it! I use a Sony as200v, it’s a bit slimmer than the normal boxy go pro. There are so many options available, it’s hard to recommend. As they say..... google is your friend!
@theresonly1truth1385 жыл бұрын
Hi. don't u miss the z1000sx?!!!
@davidhobson78515 жыл бұрын
Elie Nehme Hi! I miss the inline 4 power delivery, it’s so much smoother than my Ducati. Although the sx was rated 140bhp and the Ducati 160bhp, I’d say the sx was quicker and much more tractable than the Ducati, I have to be in the right gear at the right time, whereas the SX Pulls from 30mph in 6th gear!
@theresonly1truth1385 жыл бұрын
@@davidhobson7851 indeed Dave. Don't you think the kawasaki versys that was offered to you for less price than the Ducati would have been a closer choice to the z1000sx? Did you test rode it? Could a similar one be your next one?
@davidhobson78515 жыл бұрын
Elie Nehme I did test ride it, but it gave me a sore back within 20 mins and was definitely less powerful than the sx. I’d say my next bike may be the BMW S1000XR, but that won’t be for quite a while
@theresonly1truth1385 жыл бұрын
@@davidhobson7851 all the best Dave.
@paul19635 жыл бұрын
Very good review. I'm returning to the UK in a few months and this is the bike I'm planning to buy. Seems like a perfect all-rounder and with the bags, great for a few days of touring.
@kevill012535 жыл бұрын
very helpful
@alecstahl23876 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your video man!
@davidhobson78516 жыл бұрын
Alec Stahl glad you enjoy them
@noveltycurtains6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for showing me that,saved me going through the tiny page manual,fantastic bike shame the illustrations wasn't more clearer in the manual.
@markJones-yz6ke6 жыл бұрын
Just picked up my 13 plate today!love the information you provide!much easier then trying to figure it out myself!!!👍😁
@markJones-yz6ke6 жыл бұрын
Sorry,17 plate!I p/X,we a 13 plate RT 1200 BMW!hope I made the right choice!!!!???😁👍😕
@davidhobson78516 жыл бұрын
mark Jones Congratulations, the 17 plate is a great bike, so many safety aids. It’ll be a lot more fun than your RT!
@markJones-yz6ke6 жыл бұрын
Just got mine!(the bike!!)got more extras on it than my ex wife's divorce demand's!love it!😁
@davidhobson78516 жыл бұрын
mark Jones Glad to hear it, enjoy! First thing I did once free was to buy mine!
@markJones-yz6ke6 жыл бұрын
Just off out for a test ride!!😁
@davidhobson78516 жыл бұрын
mark Jones enjoy! You’ll love it!
@markJones-yz6ke6 жыл бұрын
@@davidhobson7851 seen it,tried it,loved it.bought it!!I feel just like a little girl!!!😁
@davidhobson78516 жыл бұрын
mark Jones well done! Enjoy!
@markJones-yz6ke6 жыл бұрын
@@davidhobson7851 how do you get rear seat off??lol!😁it's a sergent seat!very comfortable!I'm like a kid on Christmas day!!ha! only prob is,bikes due its first 7k service,which I will do myself.but is it semi or full synthetic??😕
@davidhobson78516 жыл бұрын
There is a lock, under the tail that lets you take the rear seat off. The main seat is bolted on and accessible only after the rear is off. TBH im not sure what the old spec is, join the Z1000SX forums, theres a wealth of info there
@markJones-yz6ke6 жыл бұрын
I,v ridden big sports bikes all my life,but changed to a BMW RT 1200 a few years ago,an promptly got caught speeding an banned for a month!also.when I pull up at a bike meet,I,v noticed no-one wants to talk to me anymore,an no one waves back on the road!maybe it's because my RT is a ex paramedic bike, exactly the same as a police bike!ha!so I,v decided to change to the sx!sat on it,felt more comfortable than my RT!! only thing I,ll miss is the large screen.the RT hurt my back an it after 60 miles!just hope the sx is better!I'm 6ft2,so hopefully,it,ll be ok!an I can get my street cred back!😕👍
@markJones-yz6ke6 жыл бұрын
I'm gonna get one!felt much more comfortable than my RT 1200 BMW!which hurts my lower back!
@GhostRider-ms1ep6 жыл бұрын
👍 NICE MAN I ALSO HAVE A SAME THING IN PAKISTAN WITH A LITTLE DARKAR SHADE. EXCELLENT BIKE
@theresonly1truth1386 жыл бұрын
Hi mate. Does it pulls in low rpms?
@davidhobson78516 жыл бұрын
Elie Nehme Pulls like a train! 30mph to OMG in 6th!! Totally awesome
@theresonly1truth1386 жыл бұрын
@@davidhobson7851 its an all round bike especially that it has IMU which is awesome. Can u see any other all round bike ?
@davidhobson78516 жыл бұрын
Elie Nehme There are not many alternatives! I’ve changed to a Ducati Multistrada 1200S, which is also a brilliant all rounder. The SX is smoother with its inline 4, the multistrada has more torque with its L twin. I changed because the riding position suits me better on the Ducati
@maciej_s6 жыл бұрын
Hi David, thank you for your vids, I'm picking up a 2018 Black Z1000SX tomorrow, can't wait! How do you make the needle go down in order to lower the setting?
@davidhobson78516 жыл бұрын
Maciej Sularz Hi Maciej, hope you enjoy your new bike! Check your manual for instructions although I’d leave it where it is tbh, it’s set low enough for running in
@Spatticus4 жыл бұрын
I would guess when you reach the top the needle will cycle back to lower rpm.... if it's a new bike make sure you keep the revs low though until the engine has run in
@colonelquickshifter65346 жыл бұрын
Nice pipes - picking my bike tomorrow for Masterton Kawasaki in New Zealand - will ride home (9hours) I’m thinking of the sound with baffles out makes it deeper with more character (not offensive) then no need for full system - don’t want power commanders etc (maybe kn filter ??) what is your screen please ? Is it OEM?
@davidhobson78516 жыл бұрын
Colonel Quickshifter Thanks, with the baffles in they are nearly as quiet standard and as you say with them out more character esp around 3k revs where they make a really nice sound. A straight through system is very loud, even with the baffles in. The screen is the Powerbronze Touring screen, performance wise it’s about the same as the stock screen on the 2017/18 models since they’re both a double bubble one. Enjoy the new bike!
@EdyGrigorovici876 жыл бұрын
Hello, what type of windscreen is this black? I want to buy myself the same. Thank you so much !
@davidhobson78516 жыл бұрын
It is made by Power bronze
@denf40226 жыл бұрын
Hi, I am riding SX now, looking for various improvements ) can you please comment on these Hand Guards? I have never had ones - do they help really at cold weather? Does it look OK on SX? What were your feelings after you installed them? I have looked through the videos, probably did not notice if you was making a review for them. Thank you.
@davidhobson78516 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear you’ve got the SX! The hand guards look ok, I had the black ones but think the carbon fibre ones would look better. Performance wise, I was able to keep the heated grips at least one setting below what they would’ve been without the grips. Hands stayed drier longer too
@davidhobson78516 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear you’ve got the SX! The hand guards look ok, I had the black ones but think the carbon fibre ones would look better. Performance wise, I was able to keep the heated grips at least one setting below what they would’ve been without the grips. Hands stayed drier longer too
@denf40226 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the review! Black powerbronze looks great indeed, but I'm looking for better performance at higher speed so was very useful to find your video. Still consider the powerbronze though because of lack of alternatives )
@JIMWSMITH6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info on carrying a pillon on the older model. I have been looking at a 2015 model and didnt realize the grab handles were so poor. I also want to carry the wife so its important she feels safe. 👍
@davidhobson78516 жыл бұрын
Jim Smith The grab handles are far better on the Touring model and the straight ones on the non touring, but like any bike, nothing beats sitting/ test riding one
@JIMWSMITH6 жыл бұрын
Iam thinking of buying one of these , is there enough room with a pillon ? My wife is only small , but just wanted to no, if theres plenty of space. 👍
@davidhobson78516 жыл бұрын
Jim Smith there’s enough room ok but you’d need to get your wife to sit on it, mine found the grab handles a bit tight to her hips, but comfy enough for 200 miles a day
@markJones-yz6ke6 жыл бұрын
@@davidhobson7851 that roll on from 50!wow!gotta get me one of these!!!😁👍
@jameslrbrand2002uk6 жыл бұрын
only one flaw the sound is coming out of left channel on on any headset I use
@bobbyblue19536 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video, I have just bought a 2016 Z1000SX touring, I had a Triumph Thunderbird Storm,so I am really looking forward to trying something a bit different.
@davidhobson78516 жыл бұрын
Bob Kilsby I’ve never ridden a thunderbird but I’m guessing you’ll not be disappointed, creamy power delivery and endless torque. Let me known how you enjoy it!
@bobbyblue19536 жыл бұрын
Hi David, well after a couple of weeks ownership I like the Z1000 a lot, I find I get a bit of numbness in the nether regions when two up so either a gel seat or Airhawk will sort that I reckon. The only thing I am changing so far are the standard exhaust cans for a pair of Leo Vince ones.
@davidhobson78516 жыл бұрын
Bob Kilsby glad you’re loving the sx, I didn’t try a gel seat, but bought the airhawk since it can be transferred between bikes. Hope you get sorted soon
@bobbyblue19536 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@htmonaro6 жыл бұрын
No SX..."Unsubscribed"...Just joking Dave,enjoy your new Duckati.:)
@davidhobson78516 жыл бұрын
Thanks, was gutted at having to change, but the comfort and skyhook suspension won me over
@htmonaro6 жыл бұрын
All good mate...I guess I'm just a one eye kwaka supporter.
@markwilson80226 жыл бұрын
Weres the sx gone dave
@davidhobson78516 жыл бұрын
Hi Mark, traded the SX in Feb, was getting a dead left hand and left knee, all within 20-30 minutes of heading out for a ride! I miss the inline 4 tbh and wouldn't say the Multistrada is any faster, but it far more comfortable and that had to win im afraid. Im loving the Multistrada, so no regrets.
@markwilson80226 жыл бұрын
David Hobson yes my old hands and shoulders are feeling it. I am looking at the bmw f850gs sport when it's released. It's not too bad priced , just wandering what figure I will get for trade in
@markwilson80226 жыл бұрын
Lovely bike by the way, has it eased your troubles
@davidhobson78516 жыл бұрын
Mark Wilson Hi Mark, I was offered 7300 on a trade for a versys 1000 and 8500 against the multistrada, so lost £2k which wasn’t bad for a year and 6500 miles. I’ve had no knee pain, significantly less Hand numbness and even with the low seat which is less padded than the standard one, 1.5-2hr comfort. Am very pleased with the improvement in comfort. When is the 850 due out?
@jackbrown3406 жыл бұрын
Hi David, just to say how much I enjoy your videos. I am picking up my new silver Z1000 sx tourer on Friday, back on a bike after 20 years . Can't wait. Thanks Jack B .
@strawberriesanddeath6 жыл бұрын
finally bright lights! i fitted the old model with led dual low beams or dual high beams now, or i can alternate back to stock mod right side low, left side high.
@mathias64236 жыл бұрын
I dont hear much of a difference from stock. You really need a full system for this bike to sing. The cat is huge.
@davidhobson78516 жыл бұрын
Torque house the video doesn’t do the exhausts justice. With the baffles in they sound like stock but baffles out they are really nice and deep. Sound Best between 2-3k, great for burbling through town. A full system is far too loud and most people with it run with baffles in since baffles out is almost unbearable
@mathias64236 жыл бұрын
Im going to try Lextek or Sp Enginnering myself. But if you only buy slipons from Lextek you need to buy a pair. If you buy a full system you can choose 4into1 so only 1 slipon, and the price then is almost as cheap. The only problem I have with a full system is that I dont really want to start with power commander och tuning just yet
@motodxb6 жыл бұрын
i actually like this color. lovely bike. i need to test ride one of these soon.
@davidhobson78516 жыл бұрын
nabeel DXB you’ll love it if you test ride it! The Orange was only available for 2017 and was a very popular colour. It’s strange that Kawasaki discontinued it
@motodxb6 жыл бұрын
yes you're right. lucky you, how is the wind protection and comfort at higher speeds?
@davidhobson78516 жыл бұрын
I found the bike comfortable enough but ended up using an Airhawk seat when touring and kept it on all the time. Wind protection was fine for me after Id replied the screen with a double bubble one and it was kept on the medium setting at all times. Ive sold my SX and moved to a Ducati Multistrada, i was getting a sore knee and numb left hand although thats more to do with my medical stuff than the SX! Id still highly recommend it, they are a super motorcycle
@motodxb6 жыл бұрын
that's a beautiful bike as well. thanks for all the info, i think i'll do the same mods if i get the kawasaki. cheers.
@alexbuckley63476 жыл бұрын
Hi David i have watched all your videos and i think you are doing a grand job, i hope to take a test ride on the SX1000 in two weeks i will let you know how i get on i am 6 feet tall and no spring chicken at 68 and i can't wait keep up the good work Brilliant.
@davidhobson78516 жыл бұрын
Alex Buckley You’ll love it! Let me know how you get on
@alexbuckley63476 жыл бұрын
Hi David i take my test ride on Tuesday and hope we don't get any more snow, hope your knee and wrist is not to painfull.
@alexbuckley63476 жыл бұрын
Hi David well i rode the Z1000sx and it did not dissapoint, the engine & gearbox and clutch were brilliant, but it was way too hard on the suspension for me and i did feel a little cramped but it's a superb bike i think it's more sport than touring so i will have to give it a miss the deal that was on offer was great touring pack + a Shoi Ryd lid + bike trac total value on extras £1500 all for £9,999 i would have had it in Emerald Green.
@davidhobson78516 жыл бұрын
Thats a great deal, but the bike has be be right!. I changed mine for a Ducati 1200s Multistrada with the Skyhook suspension and the difference in comfort is amazing and the power delivery is different but every bit as thrilling!