A brand new bike (for me) with very little need for meddling….
The Kawasaki Versys gets a re-appropriated Apple computer as a rear rack…
Frustrated by your Apple Computer? Take a grinding wheel to it! Since acquiring the Kawasaki Versys, I have been searching for a reasonably priced rear rack solution. Problem is: they don’t exist. Oh, there are plenty of racks out there – they just aren’t cheap! Read More …
The Kawasaki Versys stripped for basic maintenance…
While there are far fewer modern bikes in the MotoPreserve shop, the couple that we have need basic maintenance just like the vintage bikes do. The problem is, on a bike like the Kawasaki Versys, even simple maintenance becomes a complicated task, requiring removal of almost each part, just to get to the damn spark plugs! Read More …
The MRA Windscreen for Kawasaki Versys with mounting template…
Since aquiring the Kawasaki Versys, I have been searching for an aftermarket windscreen to deal with the notorious buffeting created by the stock screen. The buffeting is horrible, despite having several mounting positions for the stock screen, and after a few long trips, I had to agree the riding was more of a workout than I enjoy… Read More …
The Kawasaki Versys…courtesy of Instagram
Compared to my typical riding locations, namely Brooklyn, the roads in Vermont are a dream. Gone is the traffic and mayhem that crowd this city’s streets, and the more mellow atmosphere is a welcome change of pace… Read More …
Kawasaki Versys on Kaiser Pond in Vermont…
I was hoping to get another couple trips up to Vermont under my belt, on the Kawasaki Versys, before winter set in up there. But already the air was nippy, and morning rides were chilled with the hint of the impending, frigid temperatures… Read More …