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Thanks! ☮

Hope you are doing well in Germany! How's the weather? ✌

Hi there! Thanks for watching and commenting! I appreciate it! Yes, the sputtering sound and using the reserve switch were things I learned early on with this bike. Another thing I learned is if this bike sits for a long time (many weeks/months), it stalls a bit when first taking it out. After that, it runs great. Thanks again and ride safe out there! :)

I think it's a fine first bike. I liked getting to enjoy the "old school" feel of the S40 as it reminds me of the old motorcycles my dad & uncle raced. Probably nothing like my dad's old BSA but it has that old thumper feel to it. I agree with the power and vibration notes you made. 85-90 MPH max (sometimes, I just don't feel like pushing it for too long) and the vibrations are worse the faster you go. Thanks for watching and stay safe while enjoying your first bike! -Willie

Wonder how it performs with the extra weight? They might enjoy the vibrations though. "Doodle on a motorcycle" (channel) enjoyed it as her first bike. 😂😂

@@daysgonesequel Custom made by the previous owner who just cut some metal tubing. 😂

Not sure. Bought it used off a buddy. Thanks, for watching. :)

South San Fran Bay Area. San Jose, Morgan Hill, Gilroy, Santa Cruz, Highway 9, Skyline Blvd, are areas I ride generally.

@@williewasahippie oh thanks, I thought it might be somewhere in the Northeast 😀

I've read that it's possible but not common. If the programming is incorrect or if there are issues with the ECU, it could potentially lead to knocking. However, ECU-related issues are typically less common causes of knocking. Just did some searching for this info: Engine knocking is more commonly caused by issues such as: Using the wrong fuel octane, Problems with the ignition system, Incorrect air-fuel mixture. Mechanical issues like worn bearings or piston problems, Carbon build-up in the combustion chamber...

@@williewasahippie : thanks Willie I appreciate your response. Been in contact with a guy in the UK and he’s been searching for the cause for three years. With the intensive research I’ve done in the past few weeks, the cause seems to be the cam-chain tensioner. Not 100% on this but it makes sense, considering all the 900 and 1200 bonneville engines have this very common knocking noise immediately following the initial oil change. Our thoughts are that the Castrol oil is thicker than the factory break in oil and it delays the oil pressure into the tensioner resulting in the knocking. What happens is, the engine starts out running fine, after 30 seconds it starts to knock in at last roughly 2 minutes and then as the engine has warmed up, the noise is less noticeable. It does not completely go away. At times when the engine is completely hot, it’s not noticeable. Yet if you continue riding it, it seems like there’s a bag of nails inside the engine bouncing around. I’m thinking that the tensioner just isn’t getting full oil pressure considering it’s hydraulically activated so the noise is intermitting. I don’t know much about engine mapping, but I mentioned it to the service and he said that the mapping is the original from the factory. Does that mean that the ECU programming is different than the mapping and they both control different aspects of the electronics ? They claim they made no valve adjustments and did not go into the engine during the scheduled service. I would love your thoughts, please !

@@ginoasci The ECU programming will differ from bike to bike (e.g., depending on what the bike has and what the ECU can control). Also, different people will have different mappings for different purposes. I've only had it done once. I didn't upgrade my exhaust, other than just putting a slip-on muffler.

Totally agree! It was perfect me as my first bike. It has that classic thumper look and, if you've never ridden before, will feel powerful because you have nothing to compare it too. It was great for me to learn on. I did try to sell it a couple of times but I still have it. My wife wants me to sell it but I'm leaning toward keeping it. Thanks for watching and commenting. Sorry, for the late reply. :)

Hello and thanks for the comment. Yes, I still have it. I have it in my garage now. I kept it in the driveway under an orange tree for a couple of years and decided to save the bike from the abuse (falling oranges)! :)

Thanks! They are nice. They are well made, comfortable, and have a nice old school look. I wear them when I ride the old thumper. Thanks for watching, and commenting. :)

@@williewasahippie I recently bought yellow Helstons gloves and I also want to replace my rebel 250 with a suzuki savage/s40 :D

@@31user31 Nice! I'm glad I never bought either a Honda Rebel or Royal Enfield Meteor. Instead, I got the S40 for $1500. Sunk some $$ into it but had extra money to buy my gear and pay for my MSF course. :)

Nice! You got a great deal for a good starter bike! Mine came with ten year old cracked tires that needed replacing (had sort of a low side "slide" to prevent running over a homeless man who jumped in front of me) and things were dangerously loose (e.g., throttle cable housing was loose and resulted in a struck throttle while doing 50 MPH for my first time ever). :)

@@williewasahippie man I consider myself blessed then glad you made the fix lol, happy it ended well for you brother ride safe 🙌🏾

@@ammccc Thanks! Nothing new tires, a screwdriver and some Loctite couldn't fix! Haha. Ride safe out there as well. 👍✌

You should get a good deal on one. Good for local commutes.

My friend and his cousin "made it". :)

My friend and his cousin got some metal and made a pipe out of it! :)

Thanks! I still have the S40. I hope all is well with you over in Germany!

@@williewasahippie As always, we have bad weather for motorcycling. I hope I can get started in April!

It was custom-made by my friend and his cousin who sold me the bike. I like the sound too. Just a piece of metal they shaped to fit! Definitely need to wear earplugs though! Thanks for watching. I hope to be more active on here when the weather dries up. Rainy lately. :)

I bought it off my friend and his cousin. They "made" the straight pipe add-on. Their homemade version of a slip-on. I do like the sound. Thanks, for watching. It's been raining a lot around here so I've not been active lately.

Hi. Sorry, saw this really late! I'm not sure, but a bunch of connectors are in the same area as the harness for the ECU. I look at another YT channel to see how someone else removed the ECU.

Hi there! Sorry, for responding so late. My channel is less active compared to when I first started on YT. Thanks for watching and posting. There are nice roads around here. I'll get out there and upload more vids when the weather gets better. Thanks & ride safe out there. :)

Hi. What does that mean, BTW?

That looked like a fun race to be at! My uncle was suggesting I go check out the Sacramento Mile race.

I just got some electrical issues fixed (wiring for headlight, front turn signals, and horn). I still like the look sound sound of this bike. :)

I also have same year but I have no exhaust at all just a baffle and it can be heard for miles

Thanks! Northern California, South Bay Area (e.g., San Jose, Morgan Hill).

to me that looks like watsonville rd awesome.

Yep. :)

It does vibrate a lot. It was my first bike so I had nothing to compare it with until I got my Ninja 400, which is more comfortable and has less vibration. Thanks, for watching! -Willie

Thanks! Yes, traffic is bad around here. Normally, I just ride up in the mountains and avoid cars, unlike this day. Thanks, for watching! 👍🤙

San Jose heading into Milpitas, CA. Teslas are EVERYWHERE around here!!! 🤣🤣🤣

Hi. Sorry, for the late reply. I don't get notified of all comments so I have to search... Anyway, yes, your bike was one year newer than mine and I bought mine for about $1500. That's about the cost of a lot of ebikes! I am planning to sell it but now my front turn signals, light, and horn stopped working after I hosed off the bike. I think something shorted!!! This bike doesn't want to leave me. lol :)

Hey there. Air-Flow is the brand and it was about $80. It's a seat cover meant to give you a little cushion but also some airflow to keep your butt cooler on a hot day. I bought it a couple of years ago but cannot remember from what site I ordered it from. I can't seem to find their website when I Google for info. But you will see other sites mention the brand. You might take a look at this site: windriderseatcovers.com/

@@williewasahippie ok thanks dude

Thanks! We can all continue to learn, practice, and get better. Have fun and stay safe!

Hi. I will have to take a look! Sorry, for the late reply and thanks for watching. 👍🤙

Just an effect my 360 camera made on its own. 🤣🤙

Thanks for watching and commenting! Yes, it's still a fun bike. I just need to watch out for the potholes and bumps more when riding the S40 vs the Ninja 400. 👍🤙

Hi! Sorry, I missed your comment til now. It's just a straight pipe made by the previous owner that was added on. Thanks for watching and commenting.🙂👍🤙

@@williewasahippie Ah dang... I have been informed by both my neighbours and police that I CAN'T DO THAT. They don't like straightpipes around here ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Thanks for reply tho!

Now, it's the same with my problem. I will try as you say and feed back.

@@dongfangbubai671 Yeah. Unfortunately, I probably loosened the connector when I pulled out/put in the ECU. Good luck fixing your issue. I think some people are told to replace their sensors. That makes no sense (on a new bike) unless Kawasaki sold defective sensors.

@@williewasahippieI heard that the sensors are just really fragile. Even using a paddock stand in the rear can damage it, that’s what happened to me

@@Urnnn420 Yeah. I'm glad that wasn't the issue for me & it was just the connectors disconnected under the gas tank. I read about people replacing the sensors a few times. Sounds like a major pain!

@@williewasahippie I wanted to replace the sensor today while I was installing frame sliders but turns out you have to remove the gas tank. It’s not that you have to remove it, but it’ll make routing the new sensor a lot easier

5.5?

@@gwapdude66 37 years ago, yes. Not now (out of shape). 🤣 I need to get back on the courts when the weather is good. I I have not hit for many months & need to get back in shape. Riding motorcycles doesn't seem to help. lol

Thanks! 👍😀🤙

Yes, it's fun cruising around the country roads on the S40! I just need to avoid the bumps and any potholes! Thanks, for watching! :)

Hi there! I just use regular unleaded gas. Thanks, for watching! :)

And where do you live? In which country? I bought myself the same motorcycle a week ago for 6 thousand dollars, with a range of 10 thousand kilometers

@@artuuuuurr Nice! I'm in Northern California, USA. Enjoy your rides and be safe out there!

Can I come visit you?

@gubgub3000 Thanks for the suggestion! I'll try that out.Yeah, I don't know why I did what I did. :)

Unfortunately, that didn't work. Maybe, I just need to ride it for a bit.