Guys,
I helped my friend install a bunch of new stuff on his new Kawi 636. We installed a full Hindle, Power commander, frame sliders, spools, and a steering damper in 2 1/2 hours. That's start to finish and clean up taking our time. :o
I have to say thank you to the Kawi engineers. They really made this bike easy to work on. Compared to my "old" 01' R6 this bike was a dream. Bolts were easy to remove, not only 'cause they were new, but easy to get to and just the overall care and thought put into the bike was amazing. ;D
Next year I'm looking forward to purchasing a new or newer bike. I was considering a 636 anyways and seeing how easy it was to work on is also a definite plus. I actually really enjoyed working on this bike. How are the other new bikes? Any pluses or minuses you've come across?
It's cold out and I need to daydream. ;)
Ray
One of the big reasons I got an SV is it's a twin. I hate having to deal with 4 of everything (especially carbs). It's been pretty easy to work on too, just about everything is right out in the open. The tank is just a little tough to get off because of vacuum lines and wires though.
After working on a small collection of antiques I just enjoy working on something that hasn't spent 60 years rusting together 8)
You want an easy bike to work on, get a TZ. About 1/2 hour to get the cylinders off. Of course, you do have to work on them a lot...
-z.
1/2 hour to get the cylinders off? That's a long time. 15 minutes tops.
Getting used to my new r6 ... but man is everything crammed in there. I am lucky my hands are small. Taking off the air box can be tricky. Also, there is no easy way to secure the tank in the upright position. Thankfully, I have my old GSXR prop. The swingarm has a stock slider on the right but not the left. Oh, the bodywork uses small plastic snap screws like you see in the trunk of your car to secure the carpet. Not bad overall. Still trying to figure out what to do with the electronic components in the left rear for crash worthiness.
So, since you had 2 people doing the work, that means you charge 5 hours labor.
1 person would have probably taken longer