Z1000 2014 cold weather

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Hi,

Not having a Kawasaki before id like to ask is this familiar issue.

Since the cold mornings have arrived my Z does not like changing gear, I have

been told this is normal because the oil is thick by the dealer.

Has anyone experienced this.

Once warm the gears change ok ?

Any thoughts please !!

[maxz1000]

Gear change can be clunky when cold, but I have never had an issue. If you are changing at very low revs it is never as smooth as 3,000 rpm +.

When was the oil changed last and what grade of oil is in the engine (if known)

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Just had 600 mile service so changed then, unsure what oil though !

when cold it doesn't want to change up or down, and because I leave quite early im a bit

reluctant to warm it up in the garage due to noise and neighbours etc..

[maxz1000]

At what revs are you changing gear? I have never had an issue no matter what the weather.

[Deleted]

Hi, any revs, i ride in first until it allows a change ! Heat I guess.
i tried starting the bike in first gear with the clutch in the other day, not ideal I know
but she wanted to go even with that clutch in.
I believe more miles may help !