Let me preface a little.
I have been riding since I was 8 and my dad taught me to change my own oil, and have for all my bike since (unless it was getting scheduled mileage service, in which case I just let them do it then).

The 1st time I changed the oil in the 14 was 600 mile, with standard Kawi oil/filter. 1k miles later I dropped some synthetic/filter and it shifted so damn hard! really knotchy. With only 100 miles on it I switched back to regular oil/filter and it rode good for about 500-1000 miles then started to get chucky on me again.

Fast forward some life gets in the way yada yada I get to ride a little every now and then, mainly to work and back...and my bike falls over (we've already had that discussion) but while riding it to the shop I couldn't belive how smooth it was shifting at all rev ranges! WTF??

Please tell me I don't have to bust up my bike everytime I change the oil haha.

Any thoughts?

BTW, when I change my oil I always put some in the filter before I put it on... I have heard Kawi's have a air/vacuum issue sometimes, really bad in the Ninja 1000's.

now I can say that is very interesting but I have no clue as to whay it would do that

You must have jarred something into place better. LOL I'm guessing it fell on the sidestand side? Maybe the shift shaft got pushed in a bit? ??

All I know is if thats the case I will just buy a new bike every year... will cost about as much and wont ever have to wash it! LOL

'She is shifting a little rough dad...',
'Well boy, kick her over again!'
Rofl!!!!

Must have jarred something into place.

We some pics up of that sexy beast all shiny and new when she is ready O!

That's funny as shit C...actually made my night LOL

hate to say but that sounds like something I would say, LMAO

I think we are all kindred spirits on this board LOL

I think we are all kindred spirits on this board LOL

Amen brother!!!