Front brake replacement is a nightmare,right sparkplug difficult to remove,
@Sandman.68.24 күн бұрын
There is nothing like this bike, throttle wide open its unbelievable 😁👍👍
@cjrides.118 күн бұрын
It certainly is, hold on for dear life!
@simonallen845726 күн бұрын
Slightly off topic question, I'm Changing the full fairing on my ZZR, any idea what size push pins fit them?
@Seth-k1kАй бұрын
Thanks you helped me save not having to bring in my zx 14r 07 to do fluids. I have 2nd gen with no ABS.
@_zoiks_Ай бұрын
Good stuff!!
@_zoiks_Ай бұрын
Thx CJ I'll be using this and the Clutch vid. Much appreciated!! 2018 zx14
@jeevespreston4740Ай бұрын
You might look into “speed bleeders”, they will dramatically improve your fluid changing efforts.
@MrSimonfoz2 ай бұрын
Thanks mate, mines a 2008 model but I would imagine it’s pretty similar. I shall give it a go !
@marcvanheugten94722 ай бұрын
Sounds a bit like my xj600s only I didnt start with my screwdriver yet it has 36k km which quit during winter and I dont find time. Eyeballing a 3000km 2004 model er5 with the school bars still on it. The guy didnt start well as a school and left the bike as is in his shed, selling it now with a general service so it runs. Has some surface rust and the petrolgauge thing doesnt work plus 20yr old tyres. Asking 1500 bid from 800 euro. Would I.....?
@stevesalt29212 ай бұрын
Great vid. I've just bought a 2006 ER-5 that needs tidying up. Could you recommend a good engine oil? Was thinking of Castrol Power 1. Appreciate any advice.
@timmy38222 ай бұрын
Test riding one on Saturday. I’m hoping the leg tuck isn’t too aggressive, if it feels good I think it’s a definite buy!
@hobbytube7652 ай бұрын
Same when you grow faster than you think 😂
@daronfayas81453 ай бұрын
Own a Gen1, just bought a 2024 ZX-14R. Brakes, they're good. Have the Brembos on the new 14R and the whole setup is no better than the Gen1. Have kevlar lines on my Gen1 and steel braided Galfers on m y 08 Hayabusa---it makes no palpable difference. The master cylinder is what makes the real difference. Personally though, I think the brakes are good on the 14, whatever year you buy. I mean, it will lock the front tire at 60-70 mph without a whole lot of travel in the lever. How much better do you want? I'll agree, could be better for sport riding but not bad as is. I hear the liter bikes have been getting some incredible brakes over the last ten years. I guess Kaw decided to keep the 14R's brakes more street/touring friendly but if you ask me, the brakes are very adequate for track riding. 2) Of course the stock exhaust sucks! Every stock exhaust on every bike is horrible. I feel for the folks who own bikes where aftermarket exhausts are prohibited. I can’t hear my stock exhaust over 70 mph and it weighs a ton. Go with any aftermarket exhaust and you’ll enjoy the bike so much more. I hope you Brits can get a Brock’s over there. Spend the $2000 US and get the full race system. Utmost love to the newbies, if you don’t know, a full system exhaust is by far the best investment in enjoying your new bike. Slip ons are ok but you might as well replace the whole exhaust for the marginal difference in price and enjoy the additional weight loss. Realistically, you’re not going to notice the extra 9 hp you get with a race header but if it’s another 5-700 dollars, why not have it? 3) Cargo space under the seat. Yeah, you’d expect more but it’s probably because of the size the bike that they had little room to spare for storage space. If you’re into storage space, the passenger seat could be modded to open up a good amount of space under the seat cowl. I’d use that for a nitrous setup but do what you want with it. The Hayabusa is the same, very little space under the saddle. 4) Multifunction meter- yeah, would have been nice to add some color but i would rather they make it more visible in all light situations regardless of what color it was. Works fine, could have been better. Agree the analog clocks are best. Gotta say, the white faces on the Gen1 are easier to read at a glance. They had that figured out 70 years ago with jet fighter gauges. Black with reversed type looks a little more sheik even if less functional.
@MrScott_Bucks3 ай бұрын
Maybe that’s a blessing in disguise Good job you weren’t following the jalopy if you had got on the track Great video 👍
@cjrides.13 ай бұрын
I said much the same on the way back to the hotel (Chris). Cheers 👍🏻
@stuartbird84043 ай бұрын
Thanks for posting this vid. I just received my Puig windscreen for my ER5 and can’t make head nor tail out of the instructions! 😅 so your vid will really help me get this installed as I’m not all that handy when it comes to stuff like this 👍🏼
@JasonAlexander-n8t3 ай бұрын
The black hooks are for luggage. You can put bungee ties for a bag etc
@popearvo92314 ай бұрын
Do you have a link to the exhaust?
@cjrides.13 ай бұрын
It’s no longer offered for the ER5 sadly, at least to my knowledge.
@snicklas67364 ай бұрын
Hi, i got myself an Er-5, and found out some issues after couple weeks and was wondering if you had any ideas about them since you seem to know this bike really well. Firstly, the steering feels light and handlebars start to wobble if i let go of them. Does the er-5 have issues with the steering head bearing wearing out or could it just be that it needs to be tightened? Wheels are not the issues since i had new ones just put on. Secondly, sometimes when the bike is cold and i try to start it, it feels like it cranks a little then stops. Then i have to let go of the starter button and try couple of times before it starts. Battery and voltage is good, thats all ive checked. Thanks and sorry if it's weird asking in old youtube videos for mechanical assistance :D
@cjrides.14 ай бұрын
Hey! Congrats on the ER5! Check the wheel/tyre balance, just because they are new doesn’t mean they are balanced properly. Yes also check and renew the bearings and make sure everything is torqued to spec. It should sit straight and true when you remove your hands from the bars. Staring issues could be a bad earth, worn starter bushes, starter relay etc…. Start from the battery, and work down to the starter checked everything methodically and no doubt you will find the issue. Good luck 👍🏻
@alexestefanesturbo4 ай бұрын
Muito bom 😃👍
@dudebud724 ай бұрын
I cleaned my front sprocket, went back to the bee wax lube, cnc air filter, and a huge heads up, unlike my busa, my zx 14 is a tuning disaster. I’m highly likely going back to stock because the yoshi 4-2-1. It is awful.
@kennethtrinh4 ай бұрын
Checking one out tomorrow, perfect timining for this video.
@billblass59614 ай бұрын
Mines 2014; I bought in 2016 New Old Stock. Somethings up there. My brakes are phenomenal; though, I'm not ABS. I'm not a fan of ABS in a sport sense. Cans came right off for Two Bros,CF as that was the deal I found on EBay. Losing those factory cans/Cats gave much lighter feel and better balance.
@thebulletrider56704 ай бұрын
Hi all I'm using same coolant thanks to your video but i don't know what coolant is inside the bike atm and I'd like to flush it What liquid to use to perform a clean flush to prep it for a different coolant Thanks
@cjrides.14 ай бұрын
Morning. You can use a radiator/coolant system flush readily available online. I’ve used deionised water in the past too. 👍🏻
@turboboy05 ай бұрын
Almost 3 years ago I was in the dealer to buy a new hayabusa but after sitting on it and seeing the price the salesman asked if I had even considered the zx14r and I said no. I’ve been a Suzuki rider since 1991. Just for the hell of it I tossed a leg over a zx14r and then checked the price. 3 days later I rode my zx14r home. Would have done it sooner but I never ride in the rain. Still love my 14 and it still scares the crud out of me.
@big-muff-pi67235 ай бұрын
I have a 2016 performance sport version so most of your points don’t apply. The only thing I would add is that cruise control would be nice. I’ve done the NC500 on it. Thoroughly recommended!
@MatthewGooding-vf2rc5 ай бұрын
Great video! Thank you. I just changed all 6 lights on my 2007 ZX-14.
@turboboy05 ай бұрын
The only things I don’t like about my 2019 zx14r abs se is all of the people (cars and bikes) that want to try and race me and that the battery isn’t under the seat for easy replacement.
@cjrides.15 ай бұрын
I have to say yes i agree with both of those! I forgot to mention the stupid placement of the battery.
@amounce15 ай бұрын
I did this both on my first zzr1400 which was a 2006 original then on my current 2016 ps. It really updated the look of both bikes especially the high beam when you flash an oncoming bike, it's that instant, quick flash, super cool lol. I'm like yourself, don't go out in the dark however, after a trip to North Wales, arrived in Dublin off the ferry and had to travel home to Belfast in, probably the worst weather ever, ie, torrential rain and dark, and the leds did a great job. Keep up the great videos. Really appreciate them
@cjrides.15 ай бұрын
It was an easy no brainer upgrade for sure! Thanks 👍
@rogerdunn49935 ай бұрын
That top bolt on side fairing on my bike just spins, does not come out. The clip on the inside spins with the bolt.
@cjrides.15 ай бұрын
Try and reach the clip somehow to hold it so it doesn’t spin…?
@englishsteve22055 ай бұрын
Hi good video I have the bike as I not done this before please could you send me details of what you purchased is it compatible with any phone . Many thanks .Steve.
@cjrides.15 ай бұрын
Hi Steve, check out www.quadlockcase.com Select your model of phone and then just choose from the options 👍🏻. This install we used the fork stem mount with vibration dampener and usb charger.
@englishsteve22055 ай бұрын
@@cjrides.1 your video was very informative and shall use as a reference and for the information 👍
@derrickmanning25976 ай бұрын
Just put er5 mirrors on my zr7 cos they're the same as I had crap ones on it and they're brilliant,I had an er5 a few years back and never had a mirror issue on that either!! Also ya can't blame the mirrors if your replacements are doing the same or similar!!
@jameschu83766 ай бұрын
Picked one up for £900 as an emergency run around while my daily ride was in the shop for a few weeks, original plan was to use it until I got my main ride back then sell it on, but I was so surprised by how much I enjoyed it for such and old cheap bike that she's now a mod project and permenant addition to the stable.
@cjrides.16 ай бұрын
Love this! Recently sold mine on but I must admit, I’m tempted to get another!
@anthonyallen81796 ай бұрын
What year is your 14R ? I have a 2018
@cjrides.15 ай бұрын
2012
@chrisharris47966 ай бұрын
Great video Just got my 1400 out of tge shed Stuck it in 1st gear and it won't shift back up into neutral, unless I put tge stand down , Got told it might have air in the system But this video is spot on as it does look like I might need to replace tge old cluch oil
@TotoGeenen6 ай бұрын
How is parts availability on the stuff you listed? Easy to find replacement parts or will it turn into a scavenger hunt if you need any of these?
@cjrides.16 ай бұрын
Readily available on eBay and Kawasaki original parts website 👍🏻
@TotoGeenen6 ай бұрын
@@cjrides.1 Good to hear, thanks! Been checking out your other ER5 videos as well. Great content 🫡
@AFR3836 ай бұрын
I would agree 👍
@ta1146 ай бұрын
gonna check one tomorrow. going to be my first motorcycle. Cheers from Belgium
@kellygrant49646 ай бұрын
Just updated my screen for the beginning of this season. Had the double bubble, but decided to try out the Zero Gravity Touring screen. My helmet is so much quieter now that alot of the wind is diverted over my head. Feels more spacious and the lines flow nicely with my ZX14. A two thumbs up on the touring screens.
@leonardocurto49967 ай бұрын
ex 500 mudguard fits er5?
@cjrides.17 ай бұрын
Should do, they are basically the same bike
@steveharley44397 ай бұрын
Don't run direct to battery use a power from headlight that will only power when ignition is turned on, this will still drain power as always connected
@prof.22487 ай бұрын
Kawasaki ER5 after last lifting is really good bike. Old style speedomterer and tacho looks perfect.
@cjrides.17 ай бұрын
Brilliant bikes, with the right care can go on and on!
@andysmith-ne1qs7 ай бұрын
I had 2 ZX 14 s , an 08 and then an 09 . Best bike I ever had , terrific fun super dramatic . Toured all over western US . Comfy stable temptress ..touring at warp speed is the best . Gave it up at age 72 , too much knee tuck . Got a Diavel, a much more demand ing bike altogether but upright riding posture is great . Current plan is a Concours . If you have the opportunity to ride one do so .
@davidsimms66097 ай бұрын
Nice work there. Your bike. Only one in that spec.
@cjrides.17 ай бұрын
Thanks 👍
@vytautaskarkauskas60337 ай бұрын
Where did u buy this?
@cjrides.17 ай бұрын
EBay 👍🏻
@davidwhyte43487 ай бұрын
🎉 I will miss your old er , i copied most of your er my one looks very similar but without the white stripe but exhaust indicator and other bits and bobs the same having a blast on it
@cjrides.17 ай бұрын
I miss it too although what we have planned makes up for it. 👌
@waynecullen57398 ай бұрын
I wish my ZX was as clean - have spent 3days stripping it down cleaning it since buying it - looked like it had done the Paris to Dakar. Should have looked closer.
@achievementsman57258 ай бұрын
holy balls how did you get that god damn thing off
@cjrides.14 ай бұрын
It came off pretty easy if i remember rightly
@absorbtheride8 ай бұрын
I have a gen 1 version ZX14. In the past I've had R1's, Blades, you name it. And nothing... Nothing has ever scared me like the ZX-14 has. It's handling is amazing, it always tracks it's line and I can't even make it run wide. I have givi luggage and she's super comfortable and touring capable. But this isn't a sports bike. It's a hyper bike in a category where there are only 2. This and the slower Busa. I have a video of me doing 60-140 in 6 seconds flat, in 3rd gear! That's quicker than an 1100bhp Veyron. Kawasaki ZX14... There is simply, no substitute 🚀
@Sandman.68.24 күн бұрын
Agreed 👍😎😎 2011 gen 1 , there's fast , then there's Full Throttle 😁
@MrShiestyAmg9 ай бұрын
Question so my coolant system won’t bleed it keeps letting bubbles out and won’t stop
@cjrides.14 ай бұрын
Just keep going until its clear or get as many of the bubbles out as you can 👌🏻