Ninja 1000SX Ownership Revealed: 5 Surprises & 5 Gripes After 20,000 Miles!

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@CalmBiker 8 ай бұрын

I liked the exhausts but when I switched to the naked they had to go because they made chain maintenance impossible. If I had kept the SX I think I'd have added a Tutoro oiler. Don't know about crashability though. I laid mine down whilst stationary by slipping on gravel and it was over £1,000 in damage. I didn't have the crash bars and the weight meant it was very easy to get past the point of no return.

@NooBiker 8 ай бұрын

Yes, she's definitely a heavy beast and hard to hold once tipping. I thought about installing an oiler but never followed through with it. The crash bungs definitely help.

@theoldman9709 8 ай бұрын

Glad you are still enjoying the bike. Thank you for the update

@NooBiker 8 ай бұрын

You bet, thank you for watching it!

@s2k442 7 ай бұрын

I had the SW Motech frame sliders on my 2023 and they are no where near wide enough in my opinion. Changed to Trex frame sliders, much better. Also changed the turn signals to led units with flasher relay, much brighter. Installed X blaster rear tail light, huge improvement. Next is a Moore Mafia ecu flash to get rid of the restrictions on the bike.

@NooBiker 7 ай бұрын

The SW Motech crash bars have saved some damage on both sides (slow speed drops) Thanks for the feedback and info on the other changes. I'll consider them in the future 👍

@flatcapcaferacer 8 ай бұрын

I'll have to try one of these bikes in a demo if they ever get one in.

@NooBiker 8 ай бұрын

Definitely try one 👍

@RRRRefuelRideRace 7 ай бұрын

A well done and in details video. I like it. The exhaust is really there on the way. I never rode it, but I sat on it. It felt a bit small for me, but overall it is a great looking bike. I like it. Got my like bro. Take care and keep it up. You are almost at 1000 SUBS.

@NooBiker 7 ай бұрын

Nearly there...

@RRRRefuelRideRace 7 ай бұрын

@@NooBiker These days you are gone hit it for sure. Did you check my community tab?

@NooBiker 7 ай бұрын

@@RRRRefuelRideRace yes, some BTS action on tomorrow's video? Would you like to join me for a livestream some time in the future?

@RRRRefuelRideRace 7 ай бұрын

@@NooBiker Yeah, it is very hard to get views/likes/comments in the community tab. :) That would be great I would love to. The thing is, that it would be for the first time for me and I really don't have a clue what I should have to run/join it/you. :) Otherwise I am "in". :)

@NooBiker 7 ай бұрын

@@RRRRefuelRideRace you just need a device with Internet (browser) a microphone and a camera. Even a modern smart phone will do, although laptops or workstations are easier to use. Let's work out a date and what you'd like to talk about via DM on Instagram or email to Noobiker@noobiker.com 👍

@TheNorfolkThunderbolt 8 ай бұрын

I like it. It’s a nice looking machine. I generally found Kawasaki a good make when I had them in my younger days.

@NooBiker 8 ай бұрын

Same here! Except I'm not in my younger years 😂

@Motoramblings 8 ай бұрын

Is a beautiful bike! It’s such a great feeling when you own the right bike…..

@NooBiker 8 ай бұрын

Thank you. She's not so pristine any more, a few dings and scratches and tarnishing up close. But all cosmetic. Still does everything I want.

@jimsadler8704 8 ай бұрын

It's good that you like the bike, Noob, as there's nothing worse than lashing out a lot of money only to find it doesn't meet expectations. It's one of the best selling sports tourers so many folk are obviously impressed with it.

@NooBiker 8 ай бұрын

I'm a very reluctant buyer at the best of times and really obsess with those types of decision. I keep thinking about changing from this bike but can't find any that make sense

@MattMiss79 8 ай бұрын

I agree. The bike is totally underrated. I just bought mine. A 2012 model though. Only has 20k miles on the clocks. I did test ride a new 2024 model first and I must say there isn’t much of a difference between the two. The engine is really the highlight of this bike. The suspension is a little soft but after a fork service and fiddling around with the settings I finally got it set up the way I need it to be. It’s just an awesome bike, real value for money. For touring I am looking to get a top box and those removable arms to help strap soft luggage to it (instead of hard cases) which I’m hoping will address the issue you mentioned regarding the weight and subframe. I have fitted a tall touring screen which made a huge difference. The stock screen does absolutely nothing to divert the wind. I have heated grips and the R&G protection all over. Other than that there really is no need for anything else to add to the bike. It’s perfect! I can’t wait for the weather to improve and go some weekend trips. 😊

@pinnacle_moto 8 ай бұрын

I think you can fit a Shad and the standard paniers. The Shad is the only top box I'm aware of that fits with the paniers.

@NooBiker 8 ай бұрын

I am using mostly the panniers these days, which I bought second hand and had to drill out the locks (separate video on the channel). The Shad system is compatible with the panniers as Pin said. Just check the rear subframe for movement and play at regular intervals 👍

@Banditmanuk 8 ай бұрын

I like the fact that it's a blue Kawasaki. A fine do it all bike.

@NooBiker 8 ай бұрын

They only had the Storm Blue for one year. Makes #Frankie that little bit rarer and more unique

@MRTPR 8 ай бұрын

I think they are a great machine, reliable quick and practical. 😎

@NooBiker 8 ай бұрын

Also affordable 👍

@hachewie 8 ай бұрын

I think it is an awesome bike. Kawasaki are my favourite bikes.

@NooBiker 8 ай бұрын

Definitely great bikes 😁

@TheRhythmicBiker 8 ай бұрын

I've always been a fan of the 1000SX, one of my biggest regrets will be not going for one when I was looking between the 1000SX and the Triumph Sprint ST 1050, I loved my sprint, but these are so much better all round. I've never seen an owner talk about their bikes crashing ability 😂 A lot of Kawasaki's suffer with poor finish, Red's vulcan was suffering with the paint on the swingarm towards the end of his ownership. You should try removing the fairings on the ZZR1400 😂 I will always be a lover of Frankie, great video mate, hope you're doing well. Loved the outtakes 🤣

@NooBiker 8 ай бұрын

Thank you buddy. I won't hide my crashes even though I'm not proud of them 😭 but it turns into a positive point for the bike, they're very solid but unfortunately start to look a bit tatty after a while if not careful. As you know my bike is no garage queen so she's now got "distinguishing marks" as I like to call them 😂

@exeterrider 8 ай бұрын

It's a nice bike all round.... Having high handlebars is a big plus rather than low sports type bars. I really like them.

@NooBiker 8 ай бұрын

Have you ridden one? I'd love to see your review

@exeterrider 8 ай бұрын

@@NooBiker I haven't, getting hold of Kawasaki almost impossible. I thought a lot of the gsx-r GT so think it may be similar to that, so I'm sure I would rate it highly👍🍻

@Grumpy-Goblin 8 ай бұрын

It is nice when you find a bike that really works for you so I'm glad yours is working out great for you. I've only ever sat on one in a showroom because it's not my style and I also found it a bit of a reach to the bars for me but I am a proper old git so don't pay any attention to my opinion I think the pinnacle of bike design was about 1969 🤣

@NooBiker 8 ай бұрын

That's the great thing about motorcycles: there's always one that suits us well 😁👌

@youngeroldie5089 8 ай бұрын

Hi Always wanted one of these being a Kawasaki fan boy. I wanted to trade my Gen 1 ZZR 1400 in for one. on the test ride I thought it was great as it felt lighter and more agile. Wife didn't agree she felt the ZZR was more comfy and had a bit more pillion room as the ZZR is a bigger bike. So only thing to do was trade the Gen 1 in for a gen 2 ZZR. If the wife stopped riding pillion I would still consider one of these.

@NooBiker 8 ай бұрын

The ZZR is a great bike. I tried one before making up my mind to go for the SX. Unfortunately I'm a little short with short arms, so the position on the ZZR felt a bit too leaned over, but I loved how it rode and handled. Only one solution: your wife gets a bike license and you both ride a Z1000SX 😁😉

@youngeroldie5089 8 ай бұрын

@@NooBiker My wife never been interested in obtaining any license she likes being taken everywhere.

@NooBiker 8 ай бұрын

That's a shame, @@youngeroldie5089 My wife talks a good game about getting her license, but it's all talk... My daughter is the only one who actually comes ride pillion with me. She likes both the Z1000SX and also the Himalayan. I suspect she prefers the Himalayan...

@youngeroldie5089 8 ай бұрын

@@NooBiker its cool that your daughter likes the pillion. If you live anywhere near Leicestershire bring your wife down to our training scheme, as an instructor I will take her on our training yard for a taster session to see if she gets the urge to learn.

@NooBiker 8 ай бұрын

Alas, we live in London