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Thanks for your comment, I'm glad it helped out. All the best with the Versys, they are great bikes! :)

@@ltzmedia Cheers mate! Thanks for the positive feedback. :)

Only a slight improvement on my model. I emailed Boosterplug and they said the plug wouldn't be faulty and basically some people have better results than others. I now have a 2023 Versys 1000 and it is less snatchy than the 650 with a plug installed...

@@motoant My 2015 is terrible, you can decelerate and begin to open the throttle and nothing happens for a while. Totally unacceptable engineering from Kawasaki, so I will install the plug soon and hope for the best... Thanks

@@motoant Well my experience is just about the same as yours. I installed it yesterday and tested it today and what I find is noticeably less snatch but some of it is still there and it still feels like you throw out an anchor when turning off the throttle however not as bad. What has always bothered me about this bike is when you let off of the throttle and begin to roll it back on nothing happens for a 1/8 turn of the throttle and I still have some of that. Overall it's worth it but just barely.

@@Bud_51 I also adjusted the TPS (throttle position sensor) and secondary TPS approx. 1mm clockwise and it made a noticeable difference. Fine tune as needed and stay within 1mm difference. There are factory blue marks on them for alignment. Some people check the voltage outputs with a multimeter but I just did the visual adjustment.www.kawasakiversys.com/threads/on-off-snatchy-jerky-throttle-experiment-fix-free.227014/ www.kawasakiversys.com/threads/tps-setting-adjusting.5094/

@@motoant Thanks for that info. I'm a retired Master ASE tech, I should be able to pull that off...

Keep chipping away mate. I got to brown and some black belt drills on the Versys 650 then had to start all over when I bought the 1000. The lighter 650 was definitely much easier. To do Blue Belt on your 1000 is still very good riding. The most important thing IMO is counterbalancing, the more you can lean your body to the opposite side the easier everything becomes. Safe riding! :)

@@motoant thanks for the encouragement mate. I agree about counterbalancing. I never realised how effective it is. I’ll put another video up soon to show the progress. Cheers.

G'day mate. Great purchase, I think you'll be super happy with your new bike! I found the smoothest to be above 6000 rpm going up in gears 3-4-5-6 and 4000-4500 going down. If I change up lower than 5500rpm on my bike, I notice more of a clunk which apparently isn't that good on your gearbox so I have set my light to flash at 6000rpm. Some riders report having to have their gearboxes repaired after about 30,000 kms if they use the KQS frequently at lower rpm's or in lower gears. I don't use the KQS around town, only for sporty "spirited" riding on the highway. I'm still learning though. Safe riding!

@@motoant thanks for that. Excellent advice from 1st hand experience. I appreciate it. Also, thanks for watching my vid too. :)

I bought mine from Motor Works in the UK www.motorworks.co.uk/kawasaki-versys-650-2017-2020-fua10212-1.html You can also purchase directly from BoosterPlug www.boosterplug.com/shop/boosterplug-kawasaki-583p.html

Yes, you have to use the clutch to smooth out the throttle response but shouldn't have to. I have a Yamaha XT660R with quicker acceleration in first gear but it is way smoother and you don't need to feather the clutch. I traded in the 650 for a Versys 1000 S and it is less jerky than the 650. The Boosterplug isn't difficult to fit and it does smooth the throttle response a little bit. I was even getting the occasional stall and backfiring as well and it helped with that as well.

@@motoant sadly they don’t make the plug for 2021 and newer

@@kentwalker1969 so is yours MY2021 or the current shape?

@@motoant it’s 2021

We sure do and thanks. 🙏👍🏼

It makes your idle mixture slightly richer so your throttle response is less snatchy at low rpm. The Euro 5 emissions bikes are the worst for it. ruclips.net/video/AvDaKgmRi6Y/видео.htmlsi=nTQk4D4dtDhOF81h

Thanks very much, glad you enjoyed it. Yes, even though the factory pipe sounds pretty tame, I just love the howl of the induction! Maybe it sounds better inside the helmet than outside but you're right, it's a personal thing. Congrats on your purchase, hope you enjoy it as much as I do! 👍🏼

A nice coincidence! Yes, the Versys is not too bad for a big heavy bike really, but nowhere near the mileage of the Honda. Safe riding guys!

Thanks Jimmy, cheers to you too!

Thanks for your questions. I enjoy the 1000 very much. In Australia you can only buy a restricted power version of the 650 so wanted more power and at 6'1" I am more comfortable on the 1000. I'm currently making a video of the pros and cons of the 1000.

I have the Versys x300, and am considering either the 650 or 1000. Two very different bikes, I imagine.

@@juliemcgillivray3394 if you're ok with moving a heavy bike (255kg/560lb) around and you're doing longer distances, definitely the 1000. Much higher price but a lot more gadgets and technology. Cruise control is awesome to have and I love the induction sound of the butter smooth four cylinder. Still has a snatchy throttle but not as bad as the 650!! Plus you have riding modes...Plus Quickshifter up and down! 😁

Thanks! Just have to practice...

True, left cone. Here is a link to another video I uploaded this week where it shows a line marked on the left cone. 29.21 seconds.

To be honest, I'm finding it pretty tough on this Versys 1000 especially with a full tank. 255kg (562lb). I'll try with less fuel in the tank next time 😉 Amazing how Greg can get his GS around in 24 seconds!

@@motoant I saw a video by moto control, he casually did a 22 second run as background video without even mentioning how crazy that is ruclips.net/video/o2i5tbwsMas/видео.htmlsi=CdgzYIQQiL3vjE6C time 11:00

@@krisswolf2011 great video and he is an excellent rider for sure. If you were on that 390 Duke though, you would be much quicker too. I was faster on my Versys 650 than the 1000. The 390 Duke is light and agile, small bikes are always quicker in the tight stuff! 24 seconds on a GS1250 is pretty quick!

Oh shit, I didn't think of that! Much safer and easier... 😉😂 Won't get to Greg's standard, has many more years riding experience and thousands of more miles. He can also practice several times a week, but getting down to 26 seconds by the end of the year would be nice :)👍

@@motoant I have more years and more experience than Greg, still I can not come close to your time. Stick to it and within 1-2 months you'll smoke his arse. 😜 Keep it up, brother. 💪🏻

@@literal_lee 🤣you too...🤝

@@motoant Laugh all you want. I got better things to do than burn my time practicing low speeds acrobatics round a parking lot... 😉

@@literal_lee I enjoy it, the bike doesn't though. It keeps saying WTF to me!!

Gut???

Maybe good? Sehr gut = very good in German

@@JKL246 thanks! 🙏 That makes sense, I didn't realise it was German

I don't use mine all the time, just every now and again for fun. You can't use the KQS at lower speeds anyway as you can damage the gearbox using it in lower rpm's. Some people do take theirs to the track to improve their riding skill and the KQS adds another dimension if you choose. No tracks near me unfortunately!

@t make sure chain tension is correct and change the oil often. Makes a big difference in smoothness for the kawa QS.

@@Nyezagreed! Been changing oil about every 3000 miles and can tell when the chain tension needs to be tightened because the QS gets a little sloppy.

I took a different approach-I sold my non-QS bikes and got a second one with QS because I got to like it so much on the big Versys.

True! I'll check out your vid. Safe riding! 👍🏼

Thanks for your question. This video explains what a booster plug does. ruclips.net/video/AvDaKgmRi6Y/видео.htmlsi=nVfvF9MqIxee28lU

I bought mine from CMS in The Netherlands for about $1,200 AUD

Merry Christmas to you too Michael and thanks for yours mate. We'll touch base in the next few days. 🙏🤝🏼🏍️🍻

Mine does not do this and if it does, how does it make it less safe? People in cars lightly touch the brake pedal all the time. It makes you aware.

Thanks for your comment. Yes very cheap to buy and very good quality. Definitely worth buying!

No, it’s real snatchy due to a lean tune at idle, worst I’ve ever experienced

Thanks for your input. I tried everything when I first bought it. As I mentioned in the video, it's because of Euro 5 emissions rule. Idle is too lean at idle so when you open the throttle you increase the revs but also the amount of fuel/air ratio. MY19 model I think is the first of Euro 5.

Thanks for the feedback, I appreciate it. I think Euro 5 fuel re-mapping started MY19 (2020). Because of the lean idle fuel/air ratio you also get aggressive engine braking and some backfiring! In Australia we can only buy the reduced power version. We can get a dyno tune done to fix it.

Thanks for your comment. 🙏

Cheers, glad it has given you some info. Yes, as soon as you apply either brake, the brake light comes on as usual because the brake is still receiving that signal. I found the module is quite sensitive, as it flashes almost the whole duration of deceleration... Great accessory! 🏍️👍🏼

Thanks mate. It was a fantastic day out on the road. Hopefully, we can get a crew together in the future. 🤝🏼🍻🏍️

Yes, the Childers area is a beautiful spot. Peaceful vibe even though the highway runs straight through it. 🌄

Thanks for your comment. Drivers of cars seem to be getting worse, so anything that makes us more visible is a good thing. Definitely worth installing the ST2 brake module. They're very cheap for what you get. Cheers!

Thanks mate. Yeah it is definitely better. You'll have to dust off the VMax and we'll go for a ride soon. Christmas break soon and I'm taking off two to three weeks. So plenty of time for rides for me anyway! 🙏👍🏻

@@motoant Count me in for that mate, the Vmax has been sitting there under its cover for about 3 weeks now. It's definitely due to be back out on the road 👍🏼

Last time I was in that area was with you in the ute going to Georgie's wedding. That was a nice little trip too with my father listening to some Eagles!

The road was in pretty good shape considering recent rain. Yes, it is great sharing similar interests 😊

Very soon. Done the install, just waiting for my new camera to arrive. Cheers

@@motoant I just ordered one did it work tho you must have ride it. Have you a video of the install I can watch

@@barrymerone3765 I've done the install part of the video. I'll see what I can put up tonight. Definitely less engine breaking but the snatchy throttle hasn't been a big improvement. Only a little difference which is a bit disappointing. In Australia we can only buy a restricted version 650 so I believe it has a different mapping to a full power. You might notice a big difference if it is full power. I need to get a remap done on mine.

@@motoant thanks for reply yes UK bike so should be full power I did think about remap but thought quick fix. I ask a few online in UK all said a good fix

@@barrymerone3765 I had enough to put a video together. Thanks for your interest! ruclips.net/video/ZuFF3XTZu6U/видео.html

Thanks Michael, appreciate your kind words.