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Re: New ER-6n oggies
Posted: Wed Jul 09, 2008 9:11 pm
by kanduli
6maniac wrote:Hi kanduli - the bracket holding the "mushroom" cracked, not the frame. The pics are of the new crash knobs - so far no probs ( 36,000 km ).
I don't think there was any issues with the bracket of the Kawasaki branded "oggies". It was the RHS engine mount bracket that was breaking from the frame because of the inadequate welding. Because of this issue, Kawasaki changed the way the RHS engine mount bracket is welded to the frame. The weld is significantly thicker than the earlier one. That is why I cannot use my geniune crash knobs (not Kawasaki branded) on the new frame.
Incidentaly, the earlier Kawasaki branded "oggies" were round, very different from Ron's wing-shape oggies.
Just curious. What is the built date of your Er6? Mine is March 06.
Ron, You may have a new frame without knowing it.
Re: New ER-6n oggies
Posted: Wed Jul 09, 2008 9:22 pm
by 6maniac
Mine was built late '05 - reg'd Jan. '06. No cracks in frame/engine mount - the bracket holding the round knob cracked through the fold just above the knob.
Re: New ER-6n oggies
Posted: Wed Jul 09, 2008 9:40 pm
by kanduli
6maniac wrote:Mine was built late '05 - reg'd Jan. '06. No cracks in frame/engine mount - the bracket holding the round knob cracked through the fold just above the knob.
I am glad to know that.
BTW. Let me know when you are going for a ride. I might tag along.
Re: New ER-6n oggies
Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2008 4:27 pm
by BikerBoy
clean your bike....
Re: New ER-6n oggies
Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2008 9:21 pm
by mick_dundee
6maniac wrote:Yes I know its filthy - its a time management thing!!!
yeah why wash the bastard when you can ride it instead
Re: New ER-6n oggies
Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2008 9:32 pm
by 6maniac
Thank you, Mick !! Couldn't have said it better myself.
Re: New ER-6n oggies
Posted: Thu Jan 01, 2009 8:07 pm
by Nelso
Did they help much in the lay down Ron? I only had a quick look up at Dave's so didn't take much notice.
Re: New ER-6n oggies
Posted: Thu Jan 01, 2009 8:12 pm
by 6maniac
I'm sure they stopped the bike being a BBQ, Nelso. The tank has a scrape on it about 30 mm x 10 mm. The alternator cover only has a couple of scratches.
Re: New ER-6n oggies
Posted: Thu Jan 01, 2009 8:16 pm
by 6maniac
Well done, Nelso !!!! We slipped the O word past the Word Nazi's !!!!
Re: New ER-6n oggies
Posted: Thu Jan 01, 2009 8:45 pm
by Nelso
Re: New ER-6n oggies
Posted: Sat Jan 10, 2009 7:05 pm
by 6maniac
BUMP
Re: New ER-6n oggies
Posted: Sat Jan 10, 2009 7:12 pm
by robracer
you have no scruples
Re: New ER-6n oggies
Posted: Sat Jan 10, 2009 7:19 pm
by 6maniac
Correct.........none whatsoever
Edit - I don't molest children or riders of inferior brand motorcycles.