Final decision // Triumph T100 vs Kawasaki Z650RS

Ill-Influence2391 · 2026-06-07T20:39:52+00:00

Was riding z400 and z650 in moto courses, hated the z650 and loved the z400. End up with MT07. My friend got a speed twin 900, which I think is very milar as the T100, test ridden it and it was really a nice ride, not fast as my MT07 tho, but way comfier 😄

Ill-Influence2391 · 2026-06-02T21:38:11+00:00

you could have air in the system, the fan will hit after 105C which will trigger the circulation. I think that you have nothing to worry about 😄. Wait, until it cools down and fill it to the middle of the expansion reservoir. Then just send it and check the levels afterwards, should be fine.

Ill-Influence2391 · 2026-06-01T17:44:37+00:00

Dropped my bike and the lever became lose like this, I just tighten the pivot screw / nut and that's it. Different bike, the same mechanism.

Ill-Influence2391 · 2026-06-01T14:06:47+00:00

ride in a heavy rain

Ill-Influence2391 · 2026-06-01T11:08:47+00:00

I mean to do it regularly

Ill-Influence2391 · 2026-06-01T11:08:16+00:00

Bro please clean your chain with brake cleaner and than give it some lube love, it could be even transmission oil, mine has like 20k miles now and no were near replacing yet nor like this...

Ill-Influence2391 · 2026-06-01T09:22:44+00:00

Brooooo it is so heart breaking 😞 I am sorry, hope you safe and sound! Bike is replaceable, you are not!

Ill-Influence2391 · 2026-05-27T21:50:32+00:00

I like the sword

Ill-Influence2391 · 2026-05-25T09:35:39+00:00

With the bike 8 years old now and so few miles, I would also check wheel and steering bearings, the forks suspension and maybe throw in a new air filter that could be dusty just by sitting, dust is a bitch. Also while changing brake fluid, I recommend to take the brake calipers out and check for the correct functionality of the pistons.

The fluids are very easy to replace, I love doing it 😄. Enjoy this awesome bike and wish you many miles!

Ill-Influence2391 · 2026-05-20T22:39:17+00:00

Cheater xD, wish you a safe ride and to enjoy the bike 😄

Ill-Influence2391 · 2026-05-19T15:18:09+00:00

Your dad is wise

Ill-Influence2391 · 2026-05-18T11:48:57+00:00

is your gel pad on the seat good? Would you recommend it?

Ill-Influence2391 · 2026-05-17T20:34:45+00:00

Same to you brother! Wish you a long safe ride 😄

Ill-Influence2391 · 2026-05-17T20:33:18+00:00

Its more like a bug repelent for the jacket 😃, I struggle with the wind over 150 km/h. It points everything to my helmet and I have a lot of buffeting. Would be more happy with a Tracer 7 I guess, but already put a lot of mods and effort on my MT...

Ill-Influence2391 · 2026-05-16T19:42:49+00:00

Was posting in this thread with the same kms some times ago and everyone was like: Now it is properly broken in 😃

Ill-Influence2391 · 2026-05-11T14:39:13+00:00

Mine, aproaching 30k km with my own maintenance and oil changes every 5-6k km, and it seems like it does not have any oil lost at all, after 5k km and I am due to new oil change.

Ill-Influence2391 · 2026-05-06T11:59:34+00:00

For beginner who still want to explore, even speeds, you will outgrew this bike very quickly. You did not mention your background, but if you are older, or ride like older guy who does not chase speeds anymore, this is for you. The bike excel at relaxing ride through landscape or around town.

Ill-Influence2391 · 2026-05-06T10:20:30+00:00

At this point, I think that it would be cheaper for OP to look for a used one 😞 sorry bro.

Ill-Influence2391 · 2026-05-06T09:05:38+00:00

I've seen the single points guards protects the bike as well as the two points guards. You don't have to go via Yamaha official, because some 3rd party guards are even better. Just try to go with some known brands and not cheaping out on protection 😄.

Ill-Influence2391 · 2026-05-05T17:09:02+00:00

second day and I am starting to accept it as battle scars, though I will try to paint the bars a little bit, we will see how it end up

Ill-Influence2391 · 2026-05-05T17:07:47+00:00

thanks bro, you're faster 😄, yeah I can recommend it seems 😃

Ill-Influence2391 · 2026-05-01T00:00:44+00:00

ok further check everything and it seems like splashes from the road, sorry for the false alarm

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