So far so good! Once in a while you have to put some WD 40 on the outside and inside of the chain, but only if you ride in all weather condition (rain) and if you don’t have a coated chain. You don’t have to do it but to keep the chain in a perfect condition it make sense. You hardly see any dust on the real wheel and if so, it’s easy to clean.
I fail to see how a dry block system can really be able to effectively transmit lubrication to the outer roller links? Plus spirited riding has got to wear the block down / groove it and thus be less effective? Looks a costly half way house to me, what's so hard about spraying a chain every now and again, I quite like it whilst tinkering and cleaning etc. If it was an everyday hack or tourer then I'd have a Scottoiler, so it makes a bit of a mess, so what?
1. Here are some technical explanations and FAQ: CarbonForBikes - FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions Dry lubricant - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia 2. Its 25 GBP for "Spare solid lubrication insert" which is good for about 6000 miles Plus. I don't have to do anything on the chain and my bike its always free from grease, Chain Spray and all the dirt which comes with it. Also , I don't have to clean the chain any more ( chain cleaner ), which means, I don't have to buy all the stuff. In my case, a good deal, I like it clean. 3. Because a Scottoiler makes a bit of a mess and needs space to install, I don't like it. My Blade is not a dirt bike.
Update pictures after 4000 miles in use, including Kawa Z1000SX 1. Fireblade 2011 2. Kawasaki Z1000SX 2012
BlackDevil I didn't realise you had a Z1000SX. I'm thinking of getting one. I might create a thread asking for views on it, but in the meantime, have you any info to share on it?
How do you adjust your chain given that the chain rides on the block and measuring it at the lower point will not allow the correct amount of droop?
No special Chain adjustment necessary. Regular contact without any additional contact pressure is enough to apply the lubricant to the chain. This occurs through the wave-like whipping of the unstressed chain strand, the springy movements of the swing arm and gravity, which allows the chain to contact the lubricant. The contact between the chain and the lubricating rail functions very reliably without the driver having to adjust or correct the rail.
Hi JM ! Its my sons bike, but I know that bike well. Its really a great bike, I like it very much myself and for myself ! What would you like to know about it ?
They are good bikes and can more than keep up with a blade that's not ridden with a death wish! My mate, who I go riding with more than the others has one, and I've yet to leave him behind bar a balls out Dual carriageway blast above 140. On our recent Ireland trip we did a side by side top gear roll on from 50mph and he was more or less with me till 140 then I pulled away significantly. Tiz far more comfy than a Blade also!
Thanks mate. I'm mainly interested in your views on the build quality, but also brakes and handling/suspension quality.
Build Quality: very good, very nice assembled ! Brakes: very good, front and rear. Handling/suspension: very good for corner speed as well as for fast riding, a little bit hard. A good bike for commuting and sport riding, a lot of fun.
