Hey there, y’all! Let’s talk about this Kawasaki ER6, alright? Now, I ain’t no mechanic, but I’ve heard some things, you know, from folks around. So, let me tell ya what I know, just plain and simple.
First off, some folks say these older ER6 models, they can be a bit… well, finicky. They start acting up, cutting out and misfiring. Sounds like a headache, doesn’t it? Apparently, it’s got somethin’ to do with the wires, the wiring loom, they call it. Said it rubs around the front, near the head thingy, and then the wires get all messed up. You gotta watch out for that, I reckon.
Then there’s this other thing about changin’ gears. I heard some fellas complainin’ that it gets all stiff, you know? Especially between second and third gear. And sometimes, it just won’t shift down at all! Can you imagine? Stuck in the wrong gear, that ain’t no good. They say it happens sometimes with them 2013 models, but I guess it could happen with others too. Gotta keep an eye on that, make sure your gears are shiftin’ smooth like butter.
- Wiring Problems: Watch out for those wires rubbing, especially on the older ones.
- Gear Shifting Issues: Make sure them gears ain’t gettin’ stuck, especially between second and third.
Now, some other things I’ve heard… there’s this loud poppin’ sound some folks complain about. Comes from under the gas tank, they say. Sounds scary, don’t it? Like somethin’s gonna explode! I ain’t sure what causes it, but it sure don’t sound right. You hear a poppin’ sound, you best get it checked out, that’s what I say.
And then there’s the brakes. This fella, he was tellin’ me about his ABS brakes. Said they act all weird when he starts the bike cold. He hits the brakes hard, and the ABS kicks in for no reason. That ain’t safe, I tell ya. You don’t want your brakes doin’ funny things when you’re tryin’ to stop. So, if your brakes feelin’ wonky, get ’em looked at, pronto!
Speaking of startin’, some folks say their bikes start just fine in the mornin’, but then after they sit outside all day, they have trouble. Maybe it’s the battery, maybe it’s somethin’ else. I don’t know. But if your bike ain’t startin’ right, that’s a problem you gotta fix.
Now, if you’re havin’ trouble with your Kawasaki ER6, you might wanna look at that service manual thingy. I heard there’s a way to check what’s wrong yourself, somethin’ they call “self diagnostics.” It’s in that manual, they say, on page 3-35 or somethin’. I ain’t ever seen one of them manuals myself, but if you’re handy, it might be worth a look.
I also heard tell of someone buyin’ an ER6N for their wife, a 2007 model. Said it hadn’t been driven much, only 8000 miles or so. But even with low miles, it had some paint issues ’cause it was used for winter commuttin’. So, I guess even if a bike ain’t been driven much, it can still have problems, you know? You just gotta be careful and check things out good.
Another thing I heard was about exhaust problems. Seems like some folks are having trouble with new exhausts on their ER6-Ns. I ain’t sure what kind of trouble, but if you’re thinking about changing your exhaust, you might wanna do some research first, make sure you don’t end up with more problems than you started with.
And there’s the ER6F, too. Heard tell of someone havin’ a “surging issue” with a 2008 model. Now, I ain’t got no clue what that means, but it don’t sound good. Surging… sounds like the engine’s goin’ crazy or somethin’. Again, if your bike’s actin’ up, get it checked out by someone who knows what they’re doin’.
So, there you have it. Just a bunch of stuff I’ve heard about these Kawasaki ER6 motorcycles. They seem like decent bikes, but like anything, they can have their problems. Just keep an eye on things, listen for funny noises, and if somethin’ feels wrong, get it fixed. And remember, I’m just passin’ on what I heard. If you need real help, go talk to a mechanic. Don’t come cryin’ to me if your bike breaks down!
Keywords: Kawasaki ER6, ER6N, ER6F, wiring problems, gear shifting issues, popping sound, ABS brakes, starting problems, exhaust problems, surging issue.
