Newbie w/2002 Kawi Concours

Gordon K · 2022-10-01T14:37:22-0400

Hey guys, traded my Sportster for a Concours. I'm getting used to the differences between a big twin and a liquid cooled four - especially the power band.

I have a question for you. The bike is super smooth in the 2500-3500 RPM range. But I pulled her up to 70mph/5000rpm and it really felt like it was struggling. The engine gets loud and the ride gets rougher.

My question is: is this about normal? I would have thought a de-tuned Ninja engine would be in its "happy place" around 5000 rpm.

It's great on back roads, but I think it would be a difficult ride for say, three hours on an interstate at 75mph.

Your thoughts are appreciated

Bweighmaster · 2022-10-01T19:24:16-0400

Are you sure it's hitting on all cylinders ?

Gordon K · 2022-10-02T11:35:50-0400

Bweighmaster said:
Are you sure it's hitting on all cylinders ?

Well, it runs well at low rpm without problem, So I don't think it's that.

Bweighmaster · 2022-10-02T16:14:07-0400

You need to check , Be sure ,

GR rider · 2022-10-03T04:20:18-0400

Hi and welcome, that's strange indeed, if I were you I'd check/replace all the fluids and filters, especially the air filter.

donaldraymond342 · 2022-10-03T17:41:17-0400

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Sunandwavs · 2022-10-05T00:42:24-0400

hi,
I have a Ninja Z1000 and it's happy from 3k-10k so yours should be happier in the higher RPMs also.

Bweighmaster · 2022-10-05T00:48:26-0400

First , is the air filter and airbox the original ? Or the original type ? What exaust ?

Gordon K · 2022-10-05T10:09:00-0400

Sunandwavs said:
hi,
I have a Ninja Z1000 and it's happy from 3k-10k so yours should be happier in the higher RPMs also.

Thank you. This is what I expected

Gordon K · 2022-10-05T10:09:54-0400

Bweighmaster said:
First , is the air filter and airbox the original ? Or the original type ? What exaust ?

I think it's all stock. Nothing fancy. Thank you.

Gordon K · 2022-10-05T10:11:34-0400

GR rider said:
Hi and welcome, that's strange indeed, if I were you I'd check/replace all the fluids and filters, especially the air filter.

Thank you! That's definitely on the agenda for this winter.

Gordon K · 2022-11-21T08:11:15-0500

Mechanic found the problem. Thank you all for your feedback. I'm told this might have done it

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Bweighmaster · 2022-11-21T10:37:33-0500

OUCH !

gregoryraymond882 · 2022-11-21T12:59:23-0500

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Newbie w/2002 Kawi Concours

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