Kawasaki Sportsbike Riders Club - Australia - Online Forum

Hi Guys,

I've just joined the KSRC forum. I am based in Western Sydney. Who do you guys recommend for bike servicing? Bike shop? Do we have a member who's a bike mechanic and does home visit on a fee for service basis?

My 2006 ZRX1200 has just clocked up 12k. I've changed the oil and filter. I might have a go at the brake and clutch fluids. Is it true that there's a need to keep a close eye on the swing arm bolt? Any hot tips that I should know about?



PAH

...welcome

G'day pah,
I flicked you the link on ZRXOA, good to see ya made it here.

Bleedin' the clutch is simple enough, but the front brakes can be a nightmare, even with a vacumn bleeder.

I have always serviced all my own vehicles inc all brake work, but the ZRX front brakes are a whole nother ball game...... sometimes, be prepared.

No problems if you don't let any air in the system, for some reason once in it can @ times be a downright pain to get out.

I would actually suggest to get a bike shop to quote you to do it & let them deal with it, which in perfect hindsight is what I will do next time.

And yeah, my ZRX suffered the swingarm nut problem @ around 20,000 klm mark from memory.

I am sure some of the local sydney riders will be along to suggest some ride meets etc & offer advice.

Hi Errol, Thanks for all the good info. How important is it to flush the cooling system at 12k? The bike is 6 years old and I note that the book says flush the cooling system every 2 years. Oops - I let that one slip.


PAH

Welcome, you will find one or two of us REX owners here.

Hi PAH Welcome to KSRC

Yeh mate, check the swingarm bolt. I had it happen to me as well, lucky I noticed when it was only loose, not missing

If you love the ZRX you will fit in well round these parts

The one other bit of advie that I have is if you do any work on your cooling system remember to bleed the waterpump

Welcome PAH....

Welcome dude!!

You can take ya bike around to the boss' place and drink his beer while he wOrks on ya bike... Maybe that offer is only valid for zx10s tho

G'day and Welcome.......
Can't go wrong with either of these two workshops, both good sponsors who look after us here at KSRC...
(Kwaka Dealer) Kelen Kawasaki, York Road, Penrith PH (02) 4721 4439
(Non Kwaka Dealer) Allfixed Automotive Castle Hill (02) 9634 1455

G'day and welcome aboard...

Thanks for the welcome guys. And thanks for the tip re Allfixed. They're a tad closer than Kelens.

I will go looking for the swingarm nuts. Do they stand out?


PAH

Hi Guys,

I phoned Glenn at Allfixed. I am booked in with him. Thanks for the tip.



PAH

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