I bought a 50th Anniversary model last year. Love the red ball paint and gold wheels. I just don’t understand why Kawasaki used retro side badges but didn’t bother to put matching tank badges on the bike. I just got my set in the mail and was looking for videos of the installation. Really cool my bike has the retro 900 dual overhead cam side badges like the original.

@davesbikes

Жыл бұрын

I missed out on a 50th, love the colour. It's the little things Kawasaki could do that wouldn't cost the earth that would just finish the bike off.

Stunning, ultimate dream bike as far as I'm concerned. As a first time viewer, I was stomped how you held back from riding it but added all the (tasteful) mods&horns first - until you pan over to the green one :) Congrats, ride safe.

@davesbikes

Жыл бұрын

Yes, I was lucky to have the green one at the same time. It took me a couple of weeks just to clean the SE though, it was covered in dirty road grime on the 3 hour trip home from the dealer when it started to rain.

Nicely done!

Man, I could live in your garage forever! Awesome bikes and clearly, you’re more than an enthusiast. Well done mate.

@davesbikes

11 ай бұрын

Me too Rob, I even have a small heater in there to keep the chill off my bikes and tools. It still gets cold though. Thanks.

@robcig

11 ай бұрын

@@davesbikes Good on you. I’m experiencing some electrical issues on my fifteen year old FJR and am wondering if the Z900 RS is a good replacement? I’ve had a few Kwakas over the years and loved them all.

@davesbikes

11 ай бұрын

@robcig you should take one for a test ride, I find it extremely comfortable to ride as I get older and has plenty of power. I have had the ECU flashed though to smooth out the snatchy throttle due to the deceleration fuel cut off settings that are there for emissions

@robcig

11 ай бұрын

I will take one out. I sat on one at the dealership, reminded me of my ZRX1200, only smaller.

Stunning bike, just waiting on delivery of mine and been thinking of doing the tank badges snd you've now made my mind up 👍😆 I've also a 96 vfr..... taste is everything Mate 👍👍👍

@davesbikes

Жыл бұрын

Good stuff, both bikes together, just perfect 👍

I actually prefer the green colour of non SE version - it really pops. In Canada the standard RS is available in a metallic blue that I think is gorgeous. I like the upgraded features of the SE but I'm not wild about the gold coloured wheels and forks so I'd probably get a standard RS and put an Ohlin's shock on it but this would have to be a 3rd or 4th bike at the rate I'm going.

@davesbikes

Жыл бұрын

The blue is stunning, and also o e of the original colours from the 1970's

That's a lovely stable you have there! Great choice on the retro Kawasaki badge. Suits the bike deliciously.

looking good with that badge, nice choice!

Congratulations! I'm a big fan of the gold wheels too (ex-Suzuki GS1000S owner) - have to agree with your description of the z900rs being a fantastic bike to ride.

@davesbikes

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Brett

Congratulate for most beautiful bike 🤩

Beautiful, beautiful bike. I got my '23 black and gold Café at about the same time. Seeing everyone's bikes makes me want to have one of each model and color! Man, I'm really dyin' on the break-in! I'm only halfway through the first 250mi!

@stratolestele7611

Жыл бұрын

Speaking of paint correction - with mine, it's even more pronounced than the new black Mustang GT I bought in '18. Obviously, all of the damage happens at the dealerships, and it's so unnecessary. Car had about 45 miles when I bought it, and the bike had about 3 mi on it. They really need to develop a dealer system to prevent microswirls, and I would go so far as to say, up to 'scratches' on the tank, my windshield, etc. I may start from scratch and just put a tinted windshield on it. Dual-action buffer and off to the races! Actually, it's very relaxing and gratifying to polish finishes to perfection.

@davesbikes

Жыл бұрын

Spot on, I couldn’t agree more

Clever man, top job 👌

Sweet looking bike mate, great choice.

@davesbikes

Жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

That green is a stunning colour

@davesbikes

Жыл бұрын

It sure is, I couldn't resist the SE though

Excellent video my good man, very informative and user friendly. I have the Kawasaki Ninja 1000sx at present However, I shall be having a test ride on the Z900RS SE when mine goes in for service. What a stunning looking motorcycle, you're very lucky. Safe riding & enjoy every minute of it 😎🏍👍

@davesbikes

11 ай бұрын

Thanks Russ, I’m sure you will enjoy the test ride. I am in my early 50’s now and the Z900RS is just so easy to ride from an ergonomic perspective, I really enjoy it. I still love my VFR750, that sweet V4 but just can’t ride in that position for too long these days.

*I would love LOVE the green color with gold wheels.*

@davesbikes

Жыл бұрын

Yes, that would look fantastic

Beautiful machines for sure👌

@davesbikes

Жыл бұрын

Thank you

Want two (pun) but I haven’t ridden one yet. Im seventy now and my VFR won’t let me sell it but, if I do, this is a bike I’d interested in buying. Thanks for the video, well done!

@davesbikes

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Walter. I love my VFR and if I could only have one bike, honestly I don’t know which one I would choose.

Retro Badges, grab rail , radiator guard and acro headers are what I did to my Jaffa rs Great bike Unfortunately had to go for my ZH2

Saw a 1973 sell for $50,000 on auction a couple weeks ago! Sweet bikes one would look nice setting next to my 1983 CB1100F.

@davesbikes

Жыл бұрын

I saw that too, crazy prices. The CB is some nice old school to have for sure.

Geez, two Z900rs, CRF450 and a vfr. OMG ❤️.

@davesbikes

Жыл бұрын

The green RS had to be sold to help fund the SE I was able to secure, but you’re right, I am very luck to have acquired the bikes I have. I was also able to add a CRF250X recently for the tighter bush work 👌 I bought the VFR 2 years ago and it barely ran, I had to do a bit of work on that one, including repairing a hole in the fairing from a stand still drop.

@josevi5835

Жыл бұрын

@@davesbikes You have good taste for bikes, man!

@davesbikes

Жыл бұрын

Thank you

Nice bikes! Could you do a video showing how you put on the protection film? And what kind of film to use.

@davesbikes

Жыл бұрын

I will next time I need to apply some, use good quality film like 3M, I use a spray bottle with a couple of drops of baby shampoo in it to coat the surface of the film and what ever I am applying it to, then you can move it to position, and start pushing the water out with a rubber squeegee (I use something the size of a credit card). There are lots of KZread videos of the process if you need to see it quickly for a project.

Beautiful

Jeez, seeing your bike make me want to add one to my collection, which happens to include a 75’ Z1b and a ZX6R. Would be a nice stablemate don’t you think.

@davesbikes

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely, get onto it 🤣

Nice bikes, seriously nice bikes

@davesbikes

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Lee

Amazing attention to detail! I ordered my retro badges tonight. How did you manage to get the brushed aluminum badging off of the tank. Cheers.

@davesbikes

9 ай бұрын

I used a heat gun (gently), fishing line and a solvent. You can buy special adhesive remover wheels that you put on a buff or grinder too.

Gen 4 VFR’s are The One 🔥🤘🏻☮️❤️ …. yours looks insanely clean.

@davesbikes

Жыл бұрын

Yes, they are great bikes. I spent a lot of time (and money) bringing this one back, but it’s certainly not perfect, it is wearing some scars.

@OM-sb2bd

Жыл бұрын

@@davesbikes years back my beloved, cherry ‘97 was stolen and crashed/totaled by the thief while running from the cops 🥲…. whenever I see a clean Gen 4 I double take … years later I still haven’t found another one in great condition to purchase …

My yellow ball is due to arrive in a week….sat here with parts to trick it out I cannot wait

@davesbikes

Жыл бұрын

You’re going to love it. Looking at them in the flesh is so much better than the pictures, they really are a very nice looking bike. Good luck with it.

@mcveiaj

Жыл бұрын

Defo 👍🏼 once you see it in the flesh it’s just wow

hey mate just went out and brought a yellow ball, What do you mean by paint correct and where did you buy the tank badges from?

@davesbikes

Жыл бұрын

Paint correction is machine polishing to get all the factory micro marring out of the paint. I then apply ceramic coating. Badges are an OEM part from Kawasaki

Wanted to ask, which quadlock mount is that? That looks like it would be ideal for my z900rs.

@davesbikes

Жыл бұрын

It's the standard mount with the wireless charging head and dampener to mitigate vibration issues for the camera.

I love that SE, I'm getting one. I'm just curious to know what made you switch from the standard RS to the SE? Was it the upgraded features? The look? I'm just curious! Thanks for posting!

@davesbikes

Жыл бұрын

Really it was the look, I think everything on the standard bike is fine. I did notice the Ohlins was better though.

@aug221979

Жыл бұрын

@@davesbikes Awesome. Thanks. I really love the look too. I was wondering if you found the Ohlins or the Brembo's to be an upgrade, so thanks for that information too.

@davesbikes

Жыл бұрын

@@aug221979 honestly I think the standard brakes are fine, the Brembo’s are nice for the wow factor, but the Ohlins rear is a noticeable improvement

@aug221979

Жыл бұрын

@@davesbikes Thanks for sharing your experience. I really appreciate it!

Hello friend! Where did you buy the Kawasaki white logo? Thanks!

@davesbikes

9 күн бұрын

@@JOSCAJU they are available OEM from Kawasaki

I‘d keep the green one 😍

Looks good ;) I’m a cafe Ver. Owner in S.Korea

@davesbikes

11 ай бұрын

Nice, I bet the Cafe gets lots of attention in South Korea, great bike culture over there

Hello from where did you order the KAWASAKI white badge. Appreciate thanks

@davesbikes

Жыл бұрын

Hi Wilson, they are genuine Kawasaki, so check with your dealer.

Hey bro, I noted a lot of micro scratches on my se what do you mean by paint correcting? Is it something I can do myself?

@davesbikes

10 ай бұрын

Hi Ross, paint correction is essentially making sure the surface is very clean by either just a was, or decontamination with a clay bar and lubricant if required, then remove all traces of cleaning agent with a diluted isopropyl alcohol mix. You then, depending on the severity of scratches, use a 500 grit or 1000 grit polish, with a medium polishing pad on a random orbital polishing machine, then when the scratches are corrected, use a 2400 grit polish with a soft polish pad on the machine to get a nice depth and shine to the paint. I then clean again with the ISO mix and apply a couple of coats of a good quality ceramic coat paint sealant. I found the paint on the RS very soft so it does scratch easily, I also applied some clear stone guard to further protect against scratches, the over coated that with the ceramic coating. I didn’t film that as it was new to me and I made a bit of a dogs breakfast of it.

@rosscollier3992

10 ай бұрын

@@davesbikes thanks for the response mate. Yeah the paint seems very thin and I can see loads of micro swirls, thought it might have been the dealer but looks like it’s from factory. Might leave the above to a professional though as i know I’ll make a dogs breakfast of it! Thanks and safe riding

I’m looking at getting a Z900RS, maybe the SE model maybe not. I’ve seen another KZread video where a guy thought the SE seat height was significantly higher than his standard RS. He felt he needed a “low seat” with the SE but not with the RS. What do you think? I’m a bit on the shorter leg side so this is an important consideration for me. Your thoughts would be quite helpful - thanks in advance…

@davesbikes

3 ай бұрын

I had both the standard RS and the RS SE at the same time, seat height are exactly the same.

@lancelemay6971

3 ай бұрын

@@davesbikes thanks for getting back to me so quickly. I hate being on my tip toes coming to a stop so maybe the stock seat height will be fine for me once I put my weight on the bike. I’ve heard the stock seat is quite comfortable so I was hoping that a low seat wasn’t necessary.

Hi, any chance of sharing a link to the original Kawasaki tank badges please ?

@davesbikes

Жыл бұрын

Purchased through Kawasaki dealer, I think they are called Retro badges

Where did the new retro badges come from please??

@davesbikes

Жыл бұрын

Ordered through Kawasakai

I found the emblems and ill be doing this mod. For some reason i didn't expect them to be fifty bucks each!

@markellott5620

2 ай бұрын

They are around £70 GBP in the UK, so pretty pricey, but it does make the difference

Can you explain how you mounted the phone craddle?? I want to do the exact same thing

@davesbikes

3 ай бұрын

Hi Jay, I bought the weatherproof charging mount, vibration damper and extension lead from quad lock. Mounted the cradle to the bars and ran the wire down the left hand side of the tank and plugged it in to the rear aux power socket behind the ECU. I took the left side panel, and left front side panel (the small black one at the front) off for better access. The front small black panel has one of this push clips facing forward, you press the centre in to release it, then push the pin back through, reinsert the pin, then push the centre flush with the clip to fix it back into place. I hope that makes sense.

@Jay-hr9ci

3 ай бұрын

@@davesbikes perfect mate, thanks. I can't find that specific mount that you used, only the round handle bar mounts. Can you share a part number?

@davesbikes

3 ай бұрын

@@Jay-hr9ci these are the items I bought from quad lock, I must have bought a small extension cable elsewhere Motorcycle/Scooter - 2 x Spacers 10mm) Motorcycle - Wireless Charging Heads - USB Weatherproof Wireless Charging Head Motorcycle - Vibration Dampener Motorcycle - Handlebar Mount - Handlebar Mount PRO

You can put on okford or kaw heated grips, ecu flash,windshield, Seattle bags, sliders, like the green coler most,it's the best all around bike u can buy, it's bullet proof and never brakes down or had problems no matter how fast u drive the perfect bike and the retro feal ,have to have the chrome bar for back seat it's the feal and how it rides and sound is awsome🧝🌟☀️🌴⚡💃🇯🇪

@vincentdavidson755

Жыл бұрын

Yes light weight with 110 hp. 0 to 60 3 sec . 1/4 mi. Low 11s 🧝🌴⚡

@davesbikes

Жыл бұрын

Yes, I just love everything about it

Nice I would buy another centrestand for the se

@davesbikes

Жыл бұрын

I sold the green bike to fund the SE, so the OEM stand came off that before it was sold.

Nice 👍

@davesbikes

10 ай бұрын

Thanks ✌

As far I know the SE has a different center stand bc it has 1 cm more ground clearance. Not sure though…

@davesbikes

Жыл бұрын

I used the OEM stand from my green bike. It works no problem.

@donthompson6380

Жыл бұрын

The 2023 Z900RS SE is 10mm taller, I have measured it beside my 2018,and 2019 Z900RS Jaffas. It's because of the Ohlins suspension, rides taller and better than the standard RS's. Love all my RS's and the SE in particular. They are beautiful bikes, they are the best bikes I have owned.

@tuberichter

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking the time to post your answers. Kind regards from Berlin, Germany. Waiting for March 1st to start my Bike season. I

Hi Dave, what di Kawasaki call the Green colour please? I want to repaint mine

@davesbikes

Жыл бұрын

Hi Chris, it was just listed as Green Metalic, sorry I don’t have any more info, it may actually have a paint code, I’m not sure, you would need to ask the question on one of the Aus Z900rs pages

@davesbikes

Жыл бұрын

Hi Chris I just came across a post with colour codes, green is listed as - Metallic Dark Green- 727 colour number 2968

@chriscoventry4091

Жыл бұрын

@@davesbikes thanks Dave 😀

greetz from Morocco

@davesbikes

3 ай бұрын

G’day from Australia

Why did you go for the SE over your green RS?

@davesbikes

Жыл бұрын

I originally wanted the 50th Anniversary but I missed out. I loved the gold wheels and honestly I think it just looks better. The paint job on the tank has the tear drop shape instead of the horizontal line on the green bike.

Where did you find the retro badges?

@davesbikes

11 ай бұрын

They are direct from Kawasaki from the accessories catalogue

@matthiaswalter6123

11 ай бұрын

@@davesbikes thanks 😊

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Congratulations on getting the SE. Is it me or does the standard model sit up higher? The seat looks a little different. Just mulling over if I want to pay for the SE. I'm sure the upgraded suspension feels better. They both look great to me. Also the retro badges are a nice touch but to me the bike looks so good, hell I was even intrigued with the badges removed. Very nice sir.

@davesbikes

10 ай бұрын

Thanks, seats are exactly the same, funny you ask about the seat though, I’m about to order a Core seat from the UK. I went for a 470km ride last weekend on Sunday, and my man parts were numb until Monday morning. The suspension is definitely better than the standard, but I thought the brakes on the standard were good enough, but the Brembo’s and braided lines do look feat too.

@seaninness334

10 ай бұрын

@@davesbikes LOL, well sorry about your "numb parts" problem but it's a review worthy detail. Please let us know about the new seat and how it holds up on the longer rides. I stand at 183 cm and actually prefer a higher seated position. It was what I was used to riding as a little kid. So I would also be interested in what you had to say about the ergonomics and comfort for longer rides. Cheers.

@davesbikes

10 ай бұрын

@@seaninness334 will do 👍

@flesz_

6 ай бұрын

I personally don't like yellow colour of SE and would prefer to buy non se version and upgrade the suspension. Is that possible and would it be enough to match it to SE ?

@davesbikes

6 ай бұрын

Absolutely and in reality, you could end up either side better suspension package

You could of put the new Retro badges on at the same height as each other !

@davesbikes

Жыл бұрын

They are exactly the same, might be the camera angle

@TheOriginalCoda

Жыл бұрын

Could have, or could've. Never 'could of'.

Both beautiful, have the candytone green/yellow but don't see the reason to get an yellowball, Kawasaki should have made them Limited with more changes then i would have gotten one, beautiful bikes though

@davesbikes

10 ай бұрын

Yes I think you are right, when I bought the yellow ball, I understood they would be limited, but more have just been imported. For me though, it was the look, I love the gold wheels and missed out on a 50th edition.

@pauldark3044

10 ай бұрын

@@davesbikes many 50th anniversaries around for sale because it's only color that's different

Scusa, ma il nero metallizzato è originale?

@davesbikes

Жыл бұрын

Yes it is

@salvoborderi

Жыл бұрын

@@davesbikes quindi la vernice nera originale non è pastello ma metallizzato? Pensavo nero e giallo non metallizzato... Un'altra domanda... Saresti in grado di recuperare il codice colore del giallo? Mi serve per verniciare la mia. Grazie mille.

@davesbikes

Жыл бұрын

Sorry, I have no idea what the colour codes are

Man you have 2 of these ? What is the difference?

@davesbikes

7 ай бұрын

I sold the green one to finance the yellow ball. Suspension and brakes are better on the yellow ball, everything else is the same

❤

Buy paddock stand so you dont increase weight and ARATA titanium exhaust with header would make massive power increase and weight saving

What exactly is paint correcting?

@davesbikes

Жыл бұрын

Polishing to remove the micro marring (very fine defects are scratches) in the paint.

@stevemcguinness40

Жыл бұрын

@@davesbikes perhaps Yr next video you could show use you doing it?

@davesbikes

Жыл бұрын

Fair call, I should have filmed it.

@stratolestele7611

Жыл бұрын

Tons of videos of it.

@davesbikes

Жыл бұрын

@@stevemcguinness40 I have a couple of videos on the channel riding it

Why the new one?

@davesbikes

Жыл бұрын

Because it is a special edition with Brembo brakes and Ohlins. I like the colour combo too 👍

is that honda NR

@davesbikes

Жыл бұрын

Ooh I wish, just a VFR750

「Kawasaki」より「KAWASAKI」の方がカッコいいですよね👍👍👍 "KAWASAKI" sounds cooler than "Kawasaki" シートを交換しましたか？ 日本では、Z900RS SEとZ900RSは同じシートが標準装備です。 Did you replace the seat? In Japan, the Z900RS SE and Z900RS come with the same seat as standard.

@davesbikes

Ай бұрын

Hi Toshi, I replaced my seat with a Core seat from the UK. I did a review on it too.

@toshi8137

Ай бұрын

@@davesbikes 返信ありがとうございます。 シート交換のレビューアップしてたのですね。気づきませんでした。 今から観させて頂きます。 Thank you for your reply. I didn't notice that you posted a review about the seat replacement. I'll take a look at it now.

2T-3HX

@davesbikes

11 ай бұрын

Thanks, I saw that glimpse too

I could NOT have a bike for a week and not ride it! Put about 400km on the first day I had my T120. Love your attention to details but hey, bikes need riding.

@TheOriginalCoda

Жыл бұрын

I went out on the Fireblade the first day I got it, it was raining but not heavily. But that was because I had to ride it home from the dealer. Not sure I would have gone out in the rain if the bike was already at home.

@davesbikes

Жыл бұрын

The thing with the SE though, we only got 50 of them in Australia and I was lucky to secure one. I still had the green RS in my shed at the time (it’s now sold), so I knew how it would ride. Yes I would have liked to get out on it, but I have worked hard all my life, broken lots of bones, and become a little more patient about the choices I make as I really don’t want to knowingly put myself in situations that are riskier for me or my bike. I fully understand your thinking though 🤜

He has 2, I've got none.😢😂

@davesbikes

Жыл бұрын

No, I had to sell the green one to buy the SE