[shpielers]

.... just like my buddy's Suzuki XN85. That bike surprised the hell out of me on one innocuous corner.

New widowmaker coming out for 2015 - ninja 998 H2R. Supercharged and putting out 300hp. That is not a typo.

[maniac1886]

New widowmaker coming out for 2015 - ninja 998 H2R. Supercharged and putting out 300hp. That is not a typo.

Never been the biggest Kaw fan but

They have been really puttin it down. Im curious to know long they last. Im leary about all the electronics I read about in the ZX14. Too much going on with all the sensors and computer based control on the engine.

Electronics are tricky and expensive to repair. Are these bikes going to be able to be purchased 20 or even 30 years down the road and still be functioning stock computer system? I feel like if the computer goes out in A zx-14 you're gunna be paying 1/3 of the price of the bike to replace it. Not just kawasaki's though, that goes for everything, Cars, Boats, Motorcycles.... Im curious to see what all of the technological implementations on vehicles these days are going to be doing in 10 years. Are they going to be reliable like an old chevy truck, or are they gunna spend more time in the shop, hooked up to computers for repair.... Just Sayin...

[arsenic]

Just wait until 2016, than the other motorcycle manufactures will come out with a supercharged sport bike that makes a lick of mechanical sense.

[maniac1886]

Thats what I'm saying. As an example. The hayabusa. Im not a fan personally, at least not any more. They had a design that worked for a long time. Then the ZX14 came out and, well, outranked the busa in alot of areas. At least from the articles I read. But Busa's are old. Its the same thing over and over again. Im a Suzuki fan, hardcore, i dont really see myself ever buying anything else. At least, not that i intend to hang on to for a while. Either way, I really hope to see Suzuki's rebuttle to thing like the ZX14 and H2R. Going to be interesting.

[arsenic]

Kawi's make a lot of cool things. They have a big fan base. As a mechanic by trade and the amount of common sense I have, Kawasaki is the dumbest shit on the planet. I believe all the Kawi R&D was something like the engineers looked at a working system and said "how can we do this backwards?".

I don't mind putting, $3-5K over time on a Katana. I like the idea of having it faster than stock. Handling so-so. (10 inch stretch)Looking mildly custom.

Did you share your planes of the 10 inch stretch with said mechanic? If so, I have an entirely different prospective on why he told you you needed a new engine.

[Million$]

KatRiders.com Suzuki Katana: http://youtu.be/BjMDCHQUoZo

Its been stretched already. The rear is lower than in the video. That was when I had A Busa shock on it. I put the stock one back on.

[arsenic]

KatRiders.com Suzuki Katana: http://youtu.be/BjMDCHQUoZo

Its been stretched already. The rear is lower than in the video. That was when I had A Busa shock on it. I put the stock one back on.

Okay, I understand. The mechanic is a piece of shit, period. However, if I was gonna pull some shady shit and tell a poor customer he needs some expensive stuff he doesn't need. I'd pick the guy with a 10 inch stretch on a Katana 600. I'm not trying to insult your taste, but it's not the smartest mechanical thing you can do. The Busa shock doesn't make this any better. That's not a matter of taste. That's a straight up fact.

[Million$]

It worked fine for me...

[Million$]

I tried to turn the engine using a 19mm socket. Didnt budge.

[steves]

Take the plugs out, and make sure you are attempting to rotate it clockwise.

If it won't move under gentle pressure than I would take a look at the cam chain tensioner next.

[Million$]

I will be looking at the cam chain tensioner... Plugs were out. Every time I go outside, I get more pissed... I'd love to go fast, but for now, I just wanna ride...

[ThAzKat]

Have Krey look at it. Did anyone ever do a load test on the batteries? Yes a new battery can be crap if not filled and charged right.
Your best bet is to get with Krey and go from there! I would look at it but he is a lot closer. That ticking in the video is a mixture of exhaust leak and loose valves. No way those would cause a lock up/seized engine, especially not these engines. They are pretty bullet proof aside from the common 2nd gear issue.

[maniac1886]

I dont even want to go down the path of that jackass "mechanic" possibly breaking your bike. Hopefully its just a simple issue. Get it to Krey.

[Badfaerie]

Kreylyn is at home right this minute and there is a spare engine in his garage...

[DNLT]

I once forgot the fuel petcock in prime overnight, one cylinder got filled with fuel.

when I tried to start, it wouldnt crank, dur to hydraulic lock.

remove the sparks and purged, then everything was fine (of course I change oil and filter as well.

if the engine is really locked (seized) it should spin even if you push the bike with 2nd or 3rd gear