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Hi I am interested to see how you mounted your Zumo?

Just a thought - you have'nt got any of that puncture s$%t swishing about in your tyres?

There a bit anti-social you'll go out for a ride with your friends - suddenly look round and they've all disappeared :lol:

I had a ZX9 F2 until an unexpected excursion into the German countryside ended our relationship - I loved the bike - incredibly underrated.

I replaced the bike with an 06 ...

Had a ZX9 F2 and loved it. Bought the 2006 ZX12 and really love it. Put a good pipe and PC on them and there good for 180+ rwhp. Needs a bit more muscle through the bends than the 9 but still keep up with anyone in the twisties on the road - as soon as the road straightens its bye bye to all but the ...

Heres mine 2006 ZX12 2700 miles
Full Akra Titanium Evo
Stock Filters
Power Commander PC3 USB
Custom Map

Figures hard too see but 181.8 bhp and 100.3 ftlbs torque

Note the bike made 179 bhp with standard map and the Akra, however bike was transformed with the custom map done by DSD here in the UK ...

I thought exactly the same Ninjabob (and welcome)
10R was just a bit lively for me, the 14 too sanatised. (very Honda)

Mind you 12's seem to have an attraction for ditches... :oops:

Thanks for the welcome.

My Zx9 had an attraction to the German countryside which is how I ended up buying the 12 ...

Read between the lines of the article and the bike that comes out best is the ZX12. The ZX14 is gutless below 5k as it has been factory crippled. The ZX10 will try and kill you at the first possible opportunity. The ZX12 is as fast as the other two and easier/better to ride.

I bought a 2006 ZX12 ...