Well after 17 years of Bandit ownership...a 1200S with LOTS of stuff done...Have bought a 2016 ZX14R SE.
Yes it is the Metallic Matte Carbon Grey. I tried the 2012 years ago and loved it!! Remember thinking at the time that this would be my next bike. Well I did just that!! Been riding 30+ years and decided to go for broke. Love this bike(when I get delivery). So joined this forum too. Having been on Bandit forums for probably too long now.....

Welcome!

Welcome to the Forum..

Thank you!! Late in the season here, but could not resist the price. Need to find some info on storage as this is my first fuel injected bike. I work on Fords all day, but they typically don't get stored away.

Here's my list. I have never done all of that stuff for a 5 month store. I think the most important thing is to make sure your antifreeze is strong enough. change the oil if you can do it in warm enough air to avoid condensation otherwise, IMHO you might as well leave the dirty oil in. I think most of this is for peace of mind. I really doubt much of this is vital if the bike is kept indoors but if you don't have heat, weak antifreeze could be ugly.

winter storage

Dry air and 60F or warmer, between 12pm and 3pm otherwise might as well drain oil on cold engine. Condensation can form in 50F weather on a dry day. Perhaps not if the bike is given a good run to get the whole bike hot. Cover with a blanket to hold heat in may help somewhat.

Both bikes had oil changed in 50F weather. The 14 did not condensate. It was run hard for about 30 minutes on the road and it was HOT.

Check anti-freeze protection.
Long ride to warm up drive chain, clean chain with kerosene.
Long ride to fling kerosene from chain and stir up motor oil.
Fill fuel tank to neck with regular gasoline.
Add 1 oz Sea Foam/gallon of fuel to fuel tank.
Change oil and filter
Run motor for 1 minute to circulate the fresh oil and treated gasoline
Lift the bike on stands.
Shut bike down in 6th gear.
Grease the drive chain heavily and any other corrosion prone parts.
Reduce tire pressure.
Top off fuel tank if necessary.
Stuff muffler with cloth.
Squirt oil into each cylinder through spark plug holes and turn the engine by rotating the wheel.
Connect battery to maintainer.
Remove fairings, wash, buff and wax.
Check all bolts for tightness.
Lube control levers and pedals.

Thanks for that!! Cannot seem to find a thread for installing center stand though?? OEM Kawasaki one coming with the bike and I am installing it. Also rear passenger grab rail. Part of the deal free from Kawasaki.

Installing the centerstand is pretty easy. You'll see the lugs for the pivot and there should be a threaded hole for the pin. You just put it on, attach the spring and make sure the stopper is in the right place and off you go!
And Welcome to the forum!!!

Mad

Well thank you too! I took delivery today....stand and grab rail have not come in as of yet. I gotta say I LOVE!!! This bike. Have not taken it over 4,000 rpm yet(It has 60km's on it as of now). Already the lack of sensation of speed is apparent. Torque of engine is pretty amazing. Got some very cool features too. Am gonna love this bike for a long time!!!

Well. 260 km's on the "Batcycle" as the girlfriend calls it. I love this bike...can't wait for it to be broken in. It is such an absolute joy to ride.....MY GOD!
Looking forward to MANY years of ownership.