Whatever you do, don't forget to push the fuel line ALL the way onto the pump. I pushed it on and clicked the red fitting, but I failed to notice the line has to be pushed all the way over a little hump on the pump fitting, and then click the red fitting in place. I made it about 5 miles and then the bike quit running. I got it off the road and dismounted as the smell of gasoline started overwhelming my senses...and a large pool of gas was forming under the bike. Once turned off no more gas pumped out, but it was a mess. I had to take everything apart and lift the tank up. Sure enough the fuel line had come off. Pushed it on-ALL THE WAY ON-and clicked the little red fitting into place. No more problems.
@AndyManCam5 жыл бұрын
That is an unfortunate tale. Sorry to hear it. Glad it didn't end in much worse disaster with fuel pouring over a hot engine! Good for folks to know the perils of not getting that connector all the way on!! Also annoying that you can ride just far enough away from home that it's a problem before it conks out!!
@MrSkullSociety3 жыл бұрын
Just got the Versys 650 2008, very fortunate that the versys 650 community have you. subscribed, like and added your videos on my favourites. Thank you so much.
@AndyManCam3 жыл бұрын
Many thanks and happy to help!
@lukejohnson361211 ай бұрын
Just finished up my air filter cleaning thanks to this video. Sarcasm had me grinning all the way through even when that stupid red clip for the fuel pump was kicking my butt
@AndyManCam10 ай бұрын
Ah the fuel pump clip. That clip is a real d¡€k
@MrPolzk7 жыл бұрын
First time I've ever commented on a video, but having watched several of yours I just wanted to say how helpful and entertaining they've been and that I gave my 07 versys a full service thanks to you. Cheers.
@AndyManCam7 жыл бұрын
+Mark Poloczek thanks for breaking the silence Mark! Pleased my efforts did the trick for you. Happy versysing!
@gcarraig7 жыл бұрын
I've been spending several weekends toggling between my service manual, a Kaw parts supplier catalog and your great series of vids about the V; getting this rank amateur through the hoops... and I am eternally grateful. ONLY problem is: got into a scramble syphoning gas out of my tank because of some stateside EVAP equipment and additional lines not accounted for in your UK bike. Comedy ensues; not only did I learn about my coils, plugs, filter and removal of my tank and air box, but also learned the finer points of Faceful of Gas Fumes, Running Around Like Idiot Searching For Improv Gerry Cans, and Trying Not to Worry Your Nosy Neighbors and Look Like You Know What You're Doing Working With Combustible Materials. "No worries, Mrs Finkelton; yes, this IS a gas tank and NO, I am not trying to look worried or in a panicked scramble. That's just my... working style. Nope, all perfectly under control. That puddle over there? Neighbor's dog, dreadful, dreadful. Have a nice day, Mrs Finkelton." Again, heaps of praise for this endlessly informative and entertaining series. Should be getting paid for this, mate.
@AndyManCam7 жыл бұрын
AAAAAHAHAHAHAHAHA! I think the worrying thing is that I can picture it SO easily!! Trying to unpack a jubilee clip with one foot as you use both hands and your mouth to keep the gushing coolant away from the electrics!! :D Thanks for that!!
@userer45792 жыл бұрын
Now this is how one produces and narrates a do-it-yourself video. Well done, mate.
@latoyahensley54054 жыл бұрын
I own a 09. It's my first bike and first time actually working on anything on 2 wheel. Thanks for the very helpful video saved me $100 and a full day worth of waiting.
@AndyManCam4 жыл бұрын
I’m very happy that the videos helped! Happy riding!
@jem51086 жыл бұрын
Since, I bought my used Versys, 09 with 12000 and gave it a tune up, it rides a hundred percent better! Thanks, your videos helped alot. I'll probably, put another air filter in. The one I just put in had to much oil applied, didn't ring it out enough and didn't let it dry. Some oil was leaking out the bottom,frome somewhere after I just installed it. I bought a new High Flow filter and applied the oil correctly and let it dry. Now, I've seen about 3 mechanics saying, I don't need to put another air filter in...not to worry about it...bike runs and sounds good, etc. From what I've researched, an over oiled air filter can cause some problems. I most, likely will replace it with the new air filter that I correctly oiled. P.S. Also, had the suspension professionally adjusted. Handles so much, better! Good thing because I just road too Lake Elsinore, via Ortega Hwy. Roads like a roller coaster! Really, too much for my current ability.
@AndyManCam6 жыл бұрын
+Jeff M Very happy to have been of assistance!! Probably no harm in swapping the filters. Then prep the 'wet' one properly for the next service. Then you can just swap them over Quickly. That's what i used to do.
@burton926 Жыл бұрын
So glad this video exists Hoping it applies to the 2014 Versys, but if it doesn't, I'm not angry I watched.
@sgtmac117 жыл бұрын
I've decided to tackle maintaining my Versys myself, as I'm tired of the inflated dealership costs to do routine maintenance. I'm mechanically stupid, but your videos make it took relatively easy. Let's hope I catch on quickly! Thanks for the videos!
@AndyManCam7 жыл бұрын
+sgtmac11 Thanks! I think the secret is that it normally IS relatively easy! Just the confidence to pull your pride and joy apart and a little common sense! I get great joy from knowing that i saw it all happen too! Good luck with yours.
@freakskate38 жыл бұрын
this is the best how-to video i've ever watched ahaha. i have a garage to work in, but i need a space blanket to keep my fairings safe!
@AndyManCam8 жыл бұрын
+Jon Westbrook Excellent news! Thanks so much! Luckily i have a garage too now, but i still count the space blanket among the most important tools ;D
@freakskate38 жыл бұрын
+Andy Man Cam right on! im goin to pick up a versys tomorrow!
@ericppagel6 жыл бұрын
Fantastic! Very easy to follow and absolutely Love the humor.Thanks!
@AndyManCam6 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate! Cheers for watching!
@fmainieri8 жыл бұрын
Hey, Andy! Great film you have here, Man Cam !!!! You change dangerous services into easy walk on the park !!! Allways gooooood watch all them! Keep ruuning movies!!!! Thanks!
@AndyManCam8 жыл бұрын
Thank you Francisco! I'm glad that's how it looks! Although it is still a lot of work to get inside there!
@Catscan8943 жыл бұрын
Very helpful and amusing commentary. Thanks for posting!
@tritiumglo46993 жыл бұрын
Glad I watched this. I thought the top half was going to come off. It doesnt. Thank you. I think you would greatly enjoy a Milwaukee power ratchet.
@AndyManCam3 жыл бұрын
I don’t know that that is, but it sounds awesome!
@tonywright83427 жыл бұрын
Great video to watch, and yes you are very entertaining. A good mix makes the video great to watch.
@AndyManCam7 жыл бұрын
+Tony Wright Cheers Tony. Exactly what i needed to hear! 😊
@ggiuliano686 жыл бұрын
great!!!!!!! bravo !!!! not easy, but perfect! I think that my mechanic never did this on my bike. Thanks from Italy
@AndyManCam6 жыл бұрын
Thanks Giuliano!
@trykozmaksym7 жыл бұрын
Just finished same stuff on mine, thanks for the pre-view :D
@AndyManCam7 жыл бұрын
My pleasure! Cheers and hope it all works better now!
@garythornhill4635Ай бұрын
I have to admit that doing routine service on the Versys is really much more difficult than any of my older Kawasaki bikes. I can change the air filter on my ZRX1200R in about two minutes, a few minutes more for my Z1-R and Z-1B. Everything is more difficult on the Versys. Spark plugs are also very simple on the other bikes. Poor engineering from a company renowned for its engineering. I’d love to know if this is now the norm with other manufacturers. I see that the new RE Himalayan now requires the removal of the tank, which is pretty sad for an adventure bike. The upside? Haven’t had a serious issue with the bike since new in 2008 - 28,000 miles. Just had fork seals and dust covers replaced and took the forks into a shop for the work - $365! My other gripe with most modern bikes is they have no drain holes at the bottom of the forks and have to removed for service. Thanks so much for the video!
@SkeggyCruiser9 жыл бұрын
Good video Andy, but wow what a pain in the arse to change, thank god it's easier on the cruiser, good vid bro RSM8.
@AndyManCam9 жыл бұрын
Skeggy Cruiser Thanks SC. It is a real faff! Thankfully I shouldn't need to do it again for quite some time! That must be a real plus with the larger and longer frames of cruisers that you can just reach in and get at everything!
@sca551174 жыл бұрын
Great video, great humor...loved watching it!
@AndyManCam4 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Cheers for watching!
@justaordinaryguy8 жыл бұрын
FANTASTIC video! Many thanks!
@AndyManCam8 жыл бұрын
+justaordinaryguy Thanks very much guy!
@bjhessler1627 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Super helpful and you are super entertaining! I'm on a 2013 V 650. Hope it's similarly easy on my bike. Thanks again
@AndyManCam7 жыл бұрын
+bj hessler Thanks mate! As far as i know it's almost identical. Just a few different screws to get your different shaped fairings off. God luck!
@bjhessler1627 жыл бұрын
Andy Man Cam are you on FB or IG? I want to follow!
@AndyManCam7 жыл бұрын
+bj hessler Hey! I literally just started out on IG. Under Andymancam
@isimoto Жыл бұрын
Hi , great explanations, I will try it on my own, thank you! Also, I've noticed that your exhaust had a little whistle and so has mine, do you know if that's fixable? I may fit a Delkevic exhaust later anyway but I still want to get rid of that whistle noise on the stock one. Thank you.
@AndyManCam Жыл бұрын
I Never did anything about the whistle. I didn’t really notice/mind it tbh. I did change the can for a Hurric though. Much better sound!
@xondiego5 жыл бұрын
Hey I wanna thank you first for the video as it's very useful for many people like me trying to do it own. You said something about grease the filter, so my questions are two, what with wash the dirty filter? And what with grease the filter? Thanks heaps for your help mate!!
@AndyManCam5 жыл бұрын
Hi Andres. Thanks very much! You can wash the filter in ordinary dish soap. Afterwards you can oil it with specific air filter oil. Maybe check your manual for the exact stuff that Kawasaki recommends.
@kayman26907 жыл бұрын
All that to change an air filter!
@AndyManCam7 жыл бұрын
+Kay Man Yep. Is a PROPER faff! On the fazer it was 1 screw and it slid sideways out of the airbox. That's progress i suppose!
@peteconklin67817 жыл бұрын
Great video. Thanks for posting!!
@AndyManCam7 жыл бұрын
+- Conklin - Cheers mate, thanks for watching!
@peteconklin67816 жыл бұрын
Andy, could I just pull the old foam out, clean and dry it and reinstall it?
@robpage9025Ай бұрын
Great video thanks
@AndyManCamАй бұрын
Thanks very much Rob!
@jlg92406 жыл бұрын
Excellent. Thank you!
@AndyManCam6 жыл бұрын
My pleasure! Thank you for watching!
@texbacalian50367 жыл бұрын
Now I'm discouraged on buying a Versys 650. Just to change the air filter, you have to remove a lot of things. Why can't they just make it like the small motorcycles that are easy to maintain?
@AndyManCam7 жыл бұрын
+Tex Bacalian Yeah it is a real faff just to change a filter! But after the 5th or 6th time you can do it in your sleep!
@bikeriderscotland3289 жыл бұрын
Hi Andy, good vid. Still haven't worked out what you do yet, despite your "subtle clues", obviously too cryptic for me ! Must admire the "fresh air" mechanics though, you must be pretty handy with a spanner ? personally without a well illuminated heated garage it wouldn't be for me, a bit like outdoor sex, you have to be either very confident, or don't give a shit, I know what category I'd choose. How many nuts and bolts have gone astray in the long grass ? Cheers.
@AndyManCam9 жыл бұрын
Thanks BRS. TBH mate, I haven't really figured out what I do yet either!! :D My Dad is a lifelong Greasemonkey so I've had spanners in my hands as long as I've been able to walk! By no means professional but not afraid to get stuck in (I guess that counts for sex too!!). Even if it has to be in the woods!
@Mike-hr3ns6 жыл бұрын
Hi, i think it´s too late, but against your stuttering between 2000 - 3000 rpm, you need a "Lambda-Sonde-Dummy". That will help, i guess
@AndyManCam6 жыл бұрын
Maybe. Though i found that the Boosterplug fixed it all right up!
@ChetanPotdar8 жыл бұрын
Awesome video....keep em coming.
@AndyManCam8 жыл бұрын
+Chetan Potdar Thanks Chetan! I surely will, if i can help it!
@pappajack1005 жыл бұрын
why did you take the entire tank off ? i simply move it aside or have someone hold it for me .
@AndyManCam5 жыл бұрын
Because i didn’t have anyone to hold it or anything to the side to put it on. Plus its easier to see and work with the tank completely out of the way.
@crouchingwombathiddenquoll56416 жыл бұрын
Thanks, great info
@AndyManCam6 жыл бұрын
Cheers Stuart. My pleasure!
@Jimo3688 жыл бұрын
This job is surprisingly easier on the ST1300
@AndyManCam8 жыл бұрын
+Jimo368 I think this job would even be easier on a Chieftain tank! Why would they hide everything under there!?!
@nikolaosberatlis39425 жыл бұрын
Are you sure the HiFloFilter is pre-oiled? I checked the website and there is no mention that the filter is oiled.
@AndyManCam5 жыл бұрын
I couldn't honestly tell you. Could be that mine was, it was plastic wrapped after all. But it was a long time ago now.
@nikolaosberatlis39425 жыл бұрын
@@AndyManCam I contacted the company and they confirmed that the 2606 air foam filter for the versys model is lightly oiled.
@AndyManCam5 жыл бұрын
Fantastic. That means both that you‘ll not have to do it AND i didn’t fit a dry filter to my bike!! 😂
@nikolaosberatlis39425 жыл бұрын
@@AndyManCam LOL. That's right. Great videos by the way, keep doing them. Have you done the voltage rectifier modification on your bike?
@AndyManCam5 жыл бұрын
Thanks again Nikolaos. I never did do the rectifier mod, but then thankfully i never experienced any problems. Afraid i don’t have the Versys any more though. 😢
@disekjoumoer6 жыл бұрын
Going to fit a 12v socket on mine and need to take the tank off, so where did I go? To Ze Cam Man of course!
@AndyManCam6 жыл бұрын
Hahaaa! Happy to be of service old bean!
@superhands80419 жыл бұрын
Seriously good vlogger. You should make more time for this. Fuck work!
@AndyManCam9 жыл бұрын
Thanks loads Phil! I'm doing everything i can to do exactly that! Parts for my printing press are taking ages though....
@benjaminmarcano61003 ай бұрын
What crash sliders have installed this motorcycle ??
@hafiiz1232 жыл бұрын
hi, where do you buy that filter sponge?
@AndyManCam2 жыл бұрын
I bought it on eBay. Hi-Flo is the brand.
@zinhar8 жыл бұрын
please tell me the specifications about the filter
@AndyManCam8 жыл бұрын
+emre polat Its a 'hiflo - filtro' branded filter and is pretty much exactly the same as the original. You can also wash the original and reuse it, i Just didn't have time to wait for it to dry before re-oiling it!
@brashkov8 жыл бұрын
how exactly does the fuel line clip come off? Do you pull the red part up?
@AndyManCam8 жыл бұрын
+Crash Override I can't remember offhand, but there is some kind of retainer clippy thing that you pull out, and then the fuel line pops off nice and easy. That's the worst instructional tip ever! Sorry!
@ndvsss18 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. I just got a 650 Versys with 6400 miles on it. What would be a general interval to replace the air filter assuming city driving conditions?
@AndyManCam8 жыл бұрын
That's a pretty shiny new versys! Mine had almost 10 times as many miles when i got it. Congrats on the splendiferous bike. Seeing as how the filter is a washable foam affair, i bought a spare and plan to wash and swap the filters yearly. For city riding I'd say that's plenty often enough.
@AndyManCam8 жыл бұрын
Of course you could just as easily just wash the one you have and replace it. Saves you money as you never need a new one. But with 2 there's no need to wait for it to dry before re-oiling and replacing.
@StefanBlurr2 жыл бұрын
What "pre-oiled" means? And what should I do if the one I will get it's not pre-oiled?
@AndyManCam2 жыл бұрын
Pre-oiled means it’s had oil applied before packing. It won’t be dripping wet, just a very light covering. You should be able to see a tiny bit of oil inside the plastic wrapper when you open it. If it’s not oiled, you can get some air filter oil or a K&N filter care kit and oil it yourself. Without oil, it won’t work quite as well.
@StefanBlurr2 жыл бұрын
@@AndyManCam Wow, thanks! Didn't know about that, especially about air filter oil. I will see if the filter I just ordered it's oiled or not.
@AndyManCam2 жыл бұрын
My pleasure! Not all filters have to be oiled though. Just this specific one. If you have a paper filter, for example, that can stay dry.
@StefanBlurr2 жыл бұрын
@@AndyManCam I don't think it's paper. I chose Hiflofiltro HFA2606, I will check it when it arrives because there's no info about that on the seller's page
@AndyManCam2 жыл бұрын
Well fingers crossed that you’re good to go once it gets there mate. 👍🏻
@patrick-15895 жыл бұрын
Would this be the same on a 2018 model?
@AndyManCam5 жыл бұрын
I’m afraid I couldn’t say. Hopefully somebody else will chime in and help out.
@skullroses9 жыл бұрын
where did you get the air filter?
@AndyManCam9 жыл бұрын
I got it from a German ebay seller. But the brand of the filter is Delo.
@Hornet.9195 жыл бұрын
Realize it's an old video but where did you get that rear luggage rack?
@AndyManCam5 жыл бұрын
Hey Jonathan. Its an SW motech alu rack. 👍🏻
@Hornet.9195 жыл бұрын
@@AndyManCamThank you!!
@AndyManCam5 жыл бұрын
No problem! Great piece of rackage. VERY sturdy and not too heavy.
@intergalacticbasketballdro71862 жыл бұрын
BEST ADVICE ; Spend more money and use a Kawasaki Air Filter, ONLY ! (NOT Hi-Flo Brand),... and use K&N Oil Filters. (NOT Kawasaki Brand)
@AndyManCam2 жыл бұрын
I found the hiflo filter just fine. I have used a few k&n oil filters though.
@TheVzV7 жыл бұрын
Вот скажите мне: о чем думал инженер, когда создавал воздушный фильтр??? Разобрать мот,чтобы заменить гребанный фильтр! Почему не сделать замену как в Honda cb400 ??? Вопрос риторический, пойду менять фильтр на своем Версусе.
@AndyManCam7 жыл бұрын
+TheVzV I know right! Why did they have to make it more like an engine rebuild for a simple job!? The Fazer air filter just slid out sideways as i recall!
@TheVzV7 жыл бұрын
На канал подписался! Палец вверх. Держи в курсе событий)) Расход топлива в среднем сколько на 100 км?
@hoangnguyenhn89066 жыл бұрын
How date bro?
@AndyManCam6 жыл бұрын
Not sure.
@TheSwissMotard9 жыл бұрын
Sad face about the infill panel. I have to replace my infill panel on the Mistress as some nobbo painted it off-white.
@AndyManCam9 жыл бұрын
I echo your sad face. Very unhappy with myself about that. Ever considered vinyl wrapping your infill panel? I did it to the Fazer because of the horrible faded paintwork. Considering a little bit on the Versys.
@TheSwissMotard9 жыл бұрын
I bought new ones, they're only 4cmx3cm on the Street Triple so not an expensive mistake by the pillock who owned it before me.
@AndyManCam9 жыл бұрын
That's not so bad then. And you can experiment with the old ones. Maybe get them hydro - dipped in plaid or paisley?
@TheSwissMotard9 жыл бұрын
I'll tell the missus to pick up some tartan paint.
@AndyManCam9 жыл бұрын
The Swiss Motard I got a free tin with my last tube of elbow grease...
@kaynethetwatbat70589 жыл бұрын
Great, now I feel the urge to take my bike apart and clean every unnecessary part of it... Well at least it will probably only stay an urge since I already get frustrated lubing my chain... ;) (but too be fair, it would need it. I'm just lazy.)
@AndyManCam9 жыл бұрын
There ARE no unnecessary parts! ;P Have to admit though, I'd rather do this crap than lube my chain! Sorry for making you want to clean though. These vids made me wish I'd at least wiped a cloth over the cylinder heads while I was in there. They're so grotty and now I lie awake at night thinking about it !
@kaynethetwatbat70589 жыл бұрын
Andy Man Cam Scary! Guess I'll *never* (ever...ver...er..) take my bike apart to clean it! You can't see a ghost if you got your blanket over you head, right? ...Right?
@AndyManCam9 жыл бұрын
Kayne the Twat Bat Right! How do you think I've survived this long. It's not called a safety blanket for nothing!
@psychoticmemories25836 жыл бұрын
I'm suffering from Déjà vu...
@AndyManCam6 жыл бұрын
+psychotic memories Maybe you watched it already, drunk?
@johnnygross44155 жыл бұрын
throw your screw driver on the ground, in the US , we say "for shits and giggles"
@AndyManCam5 жыл бұрын
Throwing the Tools on the ground has become somewhat of a ritual!! 😂.
@chadkline42682 жыл бұрын
Wow, what a fiasco! An air filter should be trivial to replace, in 5-10 minutes. Else, people don't do it as necessary. This is a bad design by engineers. Ps: that's what our lungs look like.
@shreksexy68795 жыл бұрын
Andy man cam, Drink a beer when doing these repairs, makes it more enjoyable. Good job by the way!
@AndyManCam4 жыл бұрын
Haha! Not a bad idea at all! Could be a garage video/german beer review!
@MrJIMBOISAWESOME8 жыл бұрын
Would this be the same for a 2015 model?
@AndyManCam8 жыл бұрын
+MrJIMBOISAWESOME I think so. Obviously the plastics are different but I think that it's the same underneath.
@MrJIMBOISAWESOME8 жыл бұрын
Had a go on a new versys and was utterly disappointed :( was such a boring bike everything was good and worked smoothly but no get up and go like the older versys! Got a tiger 800 xc now just only taken delivery today fantastic bike!
@trykozmaksym7 жыл бұрын
The_Jammy why would u expect any difference? same engine it is :D
@MrJIMBOISAWESOME7 жыл бұрын
Because manufactors will change stuff about on a model and as Andy man's is the old body they'd defo change things about but I decided on a tiger in the end