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I'm thinking of picking up a Z1000 in the near future...so I can use the R6 for track only purposes.
As far as looks goes, I'm totally hooked on it. But I want to know what you owners think about it. I've sat on one at the dealership, and whilst it's definitely seem more upright than my R6, it still doesn't give me any idea on how well it performs or how comfortable it might be.
I'm 99% sure I'll get one (04 red, if I can find one), but I still would like to know what I'm getting into.
Thanks in advance.
(oh...and if you'd like to post pics of your ride while you're at it, there's no stopping you. )
I have no complaint whatsover on my RED Z1000. It's a diff looking bike and you'll definetly join a rare breed. I hit 140+ the pother day against a Chrysler with a Hemi that should ease you worries about performance. The upright sitting position is what ever sports bike guy wishes they had most of the time so that should ease you comfort worries. The best part is the cost for the bike. You'll get your monies worth by the way this is an 04
I have no complaint whatsover on my RED Z1000. It's a diff looking bike and you'll definetly join a rare breed. I hit 140+ the pother day against a Chrysler with a Hemi that should ease you worries about performance. The upright sitting position is what ever sports bike guy wishes they had most of the time so that should ease you comfort worries. The best part is the cost for the bike. You'll get your monies worth
You just had to capitalize it, didn't you?
Thanks for the feedback bro....
No complaints about mine. However, the clutch lever is buzzy around 4-6k RPMs. The stock seat is angled downward such that your nads will go a cling-clanging on the gas tank if you're vertically-challenged because you'll be leaned over somewhat and every bump in the road nudges you forward (ask me how I know...the Corbin seat has become my best friend). However, my wrists no longer get numb commuting to work like they did on my 2005 636. Definitely gets more looks than the cookie-cutter rice rockets with full-fairing.
To top it off, you'll probably get a sweet deal on a litre bike because the American market just hasn't seemed to embrace the naked/streetfighter style bike (not yet, at least).
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Kawa-jockey is pretty much right on. Thebars are buzzy (Taino has the Renthal ultra-lows that he says reduces that). Since you like to race I would highly recommend Pazzo or CRG levers, they'll take a lot of the buzzy noise away. I ordered the corbin seat before I even paid for the bike. Best investment ever. I would also recommend ditching the stock exhaust, each side is 37 lbs from what I hear.
Performance:
I've seen 167 on my speedo, it will pull the front end up through first and second and occasionally third on power alone. The bike handles great, some people swap the rear tire for a 180 and rave about the way it handles. I personally didn't like it, it would slide around a lot on me. I switched back to a 190 and haven't had as much of a problem. I could almost keep up with the fast guys on rides if it wasn't for the wind on my chest or my smallish balls. I'm getting faster on her though.
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George Washington
"A free people ought not only to be armed and disciplined but they should have sufficient arms and ammunition to maintain a status of independence from any who might attempt to abuse them, which would include their own government."
George Washington
"A free people ought not only to be armed and disciplined but they should have sufficient arms and ammunition to maintain a status of independence from any who might attempt to abuse them, which would include their own government."
George Washington
"A free people ought not only to be armed and disciplined but they should have sufficient arms and ammunition to maintain a status of independence from any who might attempt to abuse them, which would include their own government."
George Washington
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by the way this is an 04
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