Barnish find 2009 Versys 650

[JimVonBaden]

Picked this up from an old friend. It has sat 4 years basically untouched. My friend wanted to get it going, but couldn't get the gas cap to open. This is a known issue, and can be very difficult to open as the tabs corrode.

Anyhow, a deal was struck and I went over and got it. The bike is basically a barn find, with cobwebs on it, and 10 year old tires.





Loaded up and brought it home.



Washed off the dust and spider webs.





Took all of 5 minutes to get the cap off. I used a small angled pry bar and worked it into the cap and it popped off. You can see that the tabs are corroded and are well frozen.





I popped in a battery and it lit up and turned over freely. The tank is empty, and rusty, and the fuel pump is not hooked up. But all in all it looks like a decent project.

Overall it looks great.

 

[JimVonBaden]

Some more details.

Mileage is low:


SW-Motech goodies:





SS Brake lines:



Are these factory grip heaters?



Seat Concepts seat, I have the original and foam:


Datel meter:


Aftermarket levers and home made guards:



Aftermarket foot pegs:



Is this a factory sidestand?


I also have the factory screen and a tinted touring screen.

 

[woods]

Any concern over the inside of the tank?

 

[JimVonBaden]

Any concern over the inside of the tank?

Oh yeah, definitely rusty. It needs to be addressed.

 

[Bearcat]

Nice find! I had the red only option 2008 model. This should be a fun clean up project. It might be easier to find a good used green fuel tank. OR just go all in and give it the JVB custom color change! Either way they very practical bikes to run around on.

 

[SandRdr]

Nice find! The versys and ninja 650 are siblings. I have couple of examples with nearly 60k on each and they run well.

Those are not factory heated grips. The side racks were originally quick connect with dzus fasteners.

 

[JimVonBaden]

Nice find! I had the red only option 2008 model. This should be a fun clean up project. It might be easier to find a good used green fuel tank. OR just go all in and give it the JVB custom color change! Either way they very practical bikes to run around on.

Nice find! The versys and ninja 650 are siblings. I have couple of examples with nearly 60k on each and they run well.

Those are not factory heated grips. The side racks were originally quick connect with dzus fasteners.

Thanks, I am going to give rust removal a chance, the paint is still perfect on the tank.

I didn't think they were factory, too clunky. I have an idea for the side cases.

 

[JimVonBaden]

Got the cap apart and found it is broken beyond repair, no surprise. I probably broke off the nub why I pried it out. Tons of corrosion.







This is the tool I used to get it our, quite easy actually.


Here is the new one I just ordered for $30. Hope it fits and I can swap out the key tumblers. The dimensions are good.

Key Lock Fuel Gas Cap For Kawasaki Ninja 600 EX650 ZX-6R ZX600 ZX636 ZX-10R/14R | eBay

Kawasaki NINJA 650 EX650 2006-2015. Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R ZX636 2009-2015. Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R ZX600 2007-2008. Kawasaki ER-6F Ninja 650 2006-2015. Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2006-2015. Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14R ABS 2012-2015.

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My key tumbler:

 

[JimVonBaden]

For the luggage racks, I have a pair of new Givi top case mount plates laying around. I think I will bolt them to the racks, and use these for panniers, maybe even paint an accent portion on them in matching green.

TWO AUTHENTIC Givi E21N Coppia Motorcycle Case Luggage PAIR Lockable with Keys | eBay

THESE ARE AUTHENTIC MADE IN ITALY GIVI CASES . COPPIA VALIGIE E 21 NERE. BOTH WITH LOCKS AND KEYS. YOU ARE BUYING ONE PAIR OF THESE. See photos of back of case for info. This is for two cases only.No mounting hardware is included.

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Here are the racks I will bolt or weld on.

 

[SandRdr]

The swm racks can be drilled to attach givi (monokey) hardware.

E115F HARDWARE KIT WINGRACK ARM

GIVI E115F. Replacement hardware for Givi Wingracks. For 1 case only.

giviusa.com

 

[JimVonBaden]

The swm racks can be drilled to attach givi (monokey) hardware.

E115F HARDWARE KIT WINGRACK ARM

GIVI E115F. Replacement hardware for Givi Wingracks. For 1 case only.

giviusa.com

Interesting. I wonder if the spacing is right? That would be much cleaner. Thanks!

Edit, ordered from Revzilla, $38 for the pair. I can make a small adapter plate if needed for spacing.

 

[SandRdr]

Interesting. I wonder if the spacing is right? That would be much cleaner. Thanks!

Edit, ordered from Revzilla, $38 for the pair. I can make a small adapter plate if needed for spacing.

Yes, if u order the racks for givi monokey.

 

[JimVonBaden]

Yes, if u order the racks for givi monokey.

I may need to make some adapter plates to get the spacing right. We shall see. But this will be much better than the goofy plates I was considering.

Thanks,

 

[Doug Just Doug]

That sidestand foot likes like a Moto-Werk piece. They make excellent goodies for the Versys.

 

[JimVonBaden]

That sidestand foot likes like a Moto-Werk piece. They make excellent goodies for the Versys.

Thanks, I didn't think it was stock!

 

[JimVonBaden]

Got a decent shot of the tank rust. Going to tackle that after I get back from vacation.


I have a set of late model BMW R1200GS grip guards. They don't guard much but the wind, but I think they will be useful and look good. I need to trim down the bar end weight, and then fabricate a mount for the other end, but I like them.

 

[JimVonBaden]

I may need to make some adapter plates to get the spacing right. We shall see. But this will be much better than the goofy plates I was considering.

Thanks,

Following up on this, I matched the layout of the plate with the holes on the SW-Motech racks and they look like a perfect fit. I think it will work perfectly.

 

[JimVonBaden]

Got a pair of lights and a switch from a friend. I think I will mount them here.




I have similar lights on my wife's Can Am Spider, and they are pretty good!




When I get back from vacation I will do some real work on the bike.

 

[JimVonBaden]

The plane is delayed, so I decided to see if the GIVI panniers and mounting pieces worked, and they did.





A bit small, but proportionate.

 

[JimVonBaden]

Finally got around to removing the tank. The rust is not as bad as I thought, but the fuel pump is toast and the fuel level sensor is a maybe.