A quick overview of my Kawasaki Versys and it's farkles

[omega19s]

nice,all you need now is a rear hugger and a tank pad!

[jts5032]

Picking up my Green 09 next week. Can't wait!

[brothercannon]

I just checked out the SW Motech handguards and they should provide better protection than the BB VPS plastics and probably about the same as the Storm plastics. I'd go with the less expensive but the SW guards are not available in the US yet.

[Marvin198325]

I think Im going to have the SW motech handguards, seems very nice

[brothercannon]

The barkbusters used to touch the wind screen at full lock. I added Rox handlebar risers to move the bars up and back which also took care of the BBs touching the Givi windscreen. BBs touching the tank or fairings have never been an issue for me. I want to swap out the BB VPS plastics for their Storm plastics for better coverage.

[Marvin198325]

do you have any problem with the barkbusters, hit the windscreen or the tank in full turn?

[tomalf123]

Very nice bike !!

[5starstunta]

How does this bike do on the highway? Also what are your RPM's when you are doing 60-70mph?

[brothercannon]

@5starstunta

for 60-70 I think it's around 6k

[devno9904]

Nice job on the V bro thanks for the inspiration

[brothercannon]

Since I shot the video I have added Rox Anti-Vibe handle bar risers, a gear shift indicator, and some black reflective tape on the Givi bags.  The black tape blends in with the black on the bags in the daytime but reflects white when a vehicle's headlights hits it at night.

[brothercannon]

Here is a link for the gear shift indicator

pashnit com

part no. GPDS-K01-RD

[pretbek007]

I stole your idea for the car door edge trim on the "leaf grate" radiator guard after you posted that on the forum. Thx.

[brothercannon]

The car door edge trim guard was starting to come off the edges so I zip tied them on.

[xbowhntrzx]

Don't forget the tank protector my friend...You need to protect that paint finish:) Can the versys handle heated grips, electric vest, pants, gloves and GPS all at the same time?

[brothercannon]

@xbowhntrzx

I don't know the answer to that but if you check out kawasakiversys com the guys there would have an answer.

[ElitePower]

I like everything you did, well done! FWIW I'd keep the tail bag, I like how it ties some silver into the upper tail section.

[metalzone2000]

thinkin about buying one, looks like a hoot of a cycle there. can't wait to try one out.

[brothercannon]

Kawasaki "updated" the Versys for 2010. It has now has a more BMW adventure bike look. Just something to keep in mind in case you don't like the new styling.

[metalzone2000]

yeah i saw that on the site. But I think I am gonna go for an 07 or 08 model due to money reasons. But yeah man.....I am seriusly thinkin about picking one of these up.

[brothercannon]

I'm 6'2 and the Givi windshield works fairly well. At interstate speeds I tend to get a fair amount of buffeting but I think it's one of the best that you can get.

[Ampeg567]

How tall are you, and what kind of protection does that windshield give you?

[RUPPERADIO]

Just got my '09 green one and lovin' it!... You've made some nice additions... I'll probably get the givi 35 bags eventually as well...

[brothercannon]

It's been a while since I checked it but if I keep the throttle in check I get around 50 mpg.

[frontier1701]

Have you checked the mpg yet???