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by thumpa
Fri Mar 13, 2009 10:23 pm
Forum: Z, ZRX, ER6 & other nakeds
Topic: New ZRX 1200 is on the way, ZRX1200D
Replies: 43
Views: 14635

Re: New ZRX 1200 is on the way, ZRX1200D

Im going for a Versys for now then will search for a nice modded ZRX again in a couple of years.
by thumpa
Thu Mar 12, 2009 8:35 pm
Forum: Z, ZRX, ER6 & other nakeds
Topic: New ZRX 1200 is on the way, ZRX1200D
Replies: 43
Views: 14635

Re: New ZRX 1200 is on the way, ZRX1200D

I love the way my 05 rex looks, especially in Muzzy green and with a full Muzzy system. A new injected six-speed Rex is going to be pretty good. Strika has a point: a lighter pipe and remap would largely solve the weight and power issue. I would be dissapointed if Kawasaki fell for the Suzuki 1250 ...
by thumpa
Tue Aug 28, 2007 1:31 pm
Forum: Z, ZRX, ER6 & other nakeds
Topic: ZRX impressions
Replies: 153
Views: 68615

Re: ZRX impressions

OK... heres whats wrong with them... ZRXs are a chick magnet.... the young'uns like ...no they LOVE the retro'ness of it... and the comfort of the pillion seat... They don't get the "butt-clench cramps" like when being perched on the pad of a ZX10 or blade....

Well thats what Stephanie here tells ...
by thumpa
Tue Jul 03, 2007 8:49 am
Forum: Z, ZRX, ER6 & other nakeds
Topic: ZRX impressions
Replies: 153
Views: 68615

Re: ZRX impressions

i kinda want to stay away from litre bikes as the power is too "tempting" for me :P . im looking for something a bit mellow, maybe another dual purpose single 650. I used to ride an '02 aprilia pegaso 650 single and between the two, i think i had more fun on the 650. Upright, dirt bike style, go ...
by thumpa
Tue Jun 05, 2007 9:02 am
Forum: Z, ZRX, ER6 & other nakeds
Topic: ZRX impressions
Replies: 153
Views: 68615

billwest wrote:
thumpa wrote:I have some ZRX only bits i will be selling from the bike if anyone is interested;

sheepy hollow seat cover - makes long rides sooooo much more comfortable!

original screen
Sheep skin: what colour; how much?


Bill.

Colour is black. Im asking $140.

In excellent condition.
by thumpa
Tue Jun 05, 2007 8:57 am
Forum: Z, ZRX, ER6 & other nakeds
Topic: ZRX impressions
Replies: 153
Views: 68615

Errol: I was fully insured, the car was not insured but not my problem as insurance company is fighting for me and pining blame on the driver for his passanger opening the door. There is no doubt that i will cop some blame as i was lane splitting technically but the law also states you cannot open ...
by thumpa
Fri Jun 01, 2007 1:47 pm
Forum: Off Topic Discussion
Topic: Job opportunity - Electronics/Service Technician
Replies: 5
Views: 474

Im David, i posted it, whats so funny? :?
by thumpa
Fri Jun 01, 2007 1:12 pm
Forum: Z, ZRX, ER6 & other nakeds
Topic: ZRX impressions
Replies: 153
Views: 68615

you and about 20 others i can think of :P
by thumpa
Fri Jun 01, 2007 12:45 pm
Forum: Z, ZRX, ER6 & other nakeds
Topic: ZRX impressions
Replies: 153
Views: 68615

I have some ZRX only bits i will be selling from the bike if anyone is interested;

sheepy hollow seat cover - makes long rides sooooo much more comfortable!
original undamaged exhaust system
rear stand pick ups - blue colour
original screen
by thumpa
Fri Jun 01, 2007 12:41 pm
Forum: Z, ZRX, ER6 & other nakeds
Topic: ZRX impressions
Replies: 153
Views: 68615

Buying a unit soon but will proly get a chookie after that.
by thumpa
Fri Jun 01, 2007 12:38 pm
Forum: Off Topic Discussion
Topic: Job opportunity - Electronics/Service Technician
Replies: 5
Views: 474

Job opportunity - Electronics/Service Technician

Thought this may be of interest to people;

The company i work for (Datalogic Scanning) has a position vacant which needs to be filled ASAP! This is an entry level position - meaning you dont need experience, just some knowledge in how things work. The office is in North Ryde (on Lane Cove Rd opp ...
by thumpa
Fri Jun 01, 2007 12:34 pm
Forum: Z, ZRX, ER6 & other nakeds
Topic: ZRX impressions
Replies: 153
Views: 68615

Well im leaving the ZRX owners club as my bike has officially been written off. Was on my way to work and split up past a couple of cars to get to a spot in traffic when some tool opened his door on me. The edge of the door went right into my radiator and destroyed it along with a whole bunch of ...
by thumpa
Fri Mar 30, 2007 1:21 pm
Forum: Show Off Your Ride & Photo Comp
Topic: Nice
Replies: 7
Views: 1826

wouldnt that steering dampner be poking into your knee? :?

nice setup though :P
by thumpa
Thu Mar 22, 2007 7:59 am
Forum: Z, ZRX, ER6 & other nakeds
Topic: ZRX impressions
Replies: 153
Views: 68615

Hmm, maybe a ZRX rideout should be organised? 8)

What was required to fit the zzr1200 cams? any mods? what timing did you use?
by thumpa
Fri Mar 02, 2007 7:41 am
Forum: Z, ZRX, ER6 & other nakeds
Topic: ZRX impressions
Replies: 153
Views: 68615

Its an '01 model. They were available in a few colors over the years - blue, silver, red, green. I saw a couple of black zrx's but its possible that they may be custom painted. I eventually want to paint it all black with a little airbrushing but later on.

fitted is a full muzzy stainless system, K ...