Finally admitting I am no longer 21 n bulletproof!

Strika · Post by **Strika** » Thu Jan 12, 2006 8:19 pm

Well ladies and gentlemen it is indeed a sad day when you have to start admitting that you are no longer 10 foot tall and bullet proof. The last 15 years or so of road racing and then dirt bikes, as well as some earlier indescretions with cars as a youth, are finally taking there toll on my body.

I recently did a 850klm day in the saddle of the 636, after two previous 650+klm days, and barely walked for two days, and then barely moved after that for a week.

Admitedly we were on some of what is perhaps the worst roads that NSW could offer me, but meh, it's a ride.

Anyhow, I am starting to think that maybe I should look at something a little more comfy.............................................................................What are ZX10's like??????????

Or maybe a Z1000 or I dunno????? your thoughts would be welcomed.

Gosling1 · Post by **Gosling1** » Thu Jan 12, 2006 8:27 pm

maybe its time you got an Electra Glide

Post by **Wattie** » Thu Jan 12, 2006 8:31 pm

hmmm Z1000 seats are S**T haha
but im assuming the lower pegs would be nice to old legs... Oldie... bahahaha im no longer 21 and bullet proof,
im 22 and Invincable!!
im just 22. and legible to pain..

Strika · Post by **Strika** » Thu Jan 12, 2006 8:34 pm

Gosling1 wrote:maybe its time you got an Electra Glide

Nah it's still gotta go around corners

RG · Post by RG » Thu Jan 12, 2006 8:45 pm

Strika wrote: Nah it's still gotta go around corners

Get a trike, and remove one wheel.

smek · Post by **smek** » Thu Jan 12, 2006 8:52 pm

how about an older six. they're armchairs remember

could be talked into a straight swap hehehe.

failing that I reckon a zrx 1200

Neilp · Post by **Neilp** » Thu Jan 12, 2006 9:06 pm

Nah if you want it to go round corners a big ZZR!

PI to Brisbane 23 hrs

Neil

Gosling1 · Post by **Gosling1** » Thu Jan 12, 2006 9:17 pm

I'll just hum a D flat.......( its a serious note....

)

big ZZR would be *great*, but probably a bit ponderous, given your love for sportsbikes......a ZRX is very comfy, fast enough, goes around corners, and should be given at least *some* consideration I reckon.....

Good luck mate, try and ride as *many* as you possibly can before committing........

Blue14 · Post by **Blue14** » Thu Jan 12, 2006 9:20 pm

Gosling1 wrote:I'll just hum a D flat.......( its a serious note.... )

big ZZR would be *great*, but probably a bit ponderous, given your love for sportsbikes......a ZRX is very comfy, fast enough, goes around corners, and should be given at least *some* consideration I reckon.....

Good luck mate, try and ride as *many* as you possibly can before committing........

C'mon Gos, we both know there is only one option..

hoffy · Post by **hoffy** » Thu Jan 12, 2006 9:53 pm

the zrx is comfy, I highly recommend one.

I was in the same boat as you, I owned an 04 blade, after a series of kwackas, for 6 months. worst six months of my life. Couldn't wait to get home , even cut rides short to get home quicker.

There is one problem though, when everyone else is tired and wants to go home, you still want to ride, and there is no-one to do one last crack with.

7THSIN · Post by **7THSIN** » Thu Jan 12, 2006 9:58 pm

I heard those Segway's are pretty quick

Neka79 · Post by **Neka79** » Thu Jan 12, 2006 10:23 pm

wot u say ur riding?? a 03 636??

options-
earlier 636/599 00 type model...

zx9r (brett will tell u why)

i really wanna ride a z1000..then ill give u an opinion on it..

SocialSecurity · Post by **SocialSecurity** » Thu Jan 12, 2006 10:37 pm

go the 9R

Nanna10r · Post by **Nanna10r** » Thu Jan 12, 2006 11:13 pm

Mick C tours on his "crim" & I found in pretty comfy at 5'4". I think you could make the z750 & zThou both livable. with some mods.
Cheers Brett.

SideShow · Post by **SideShow** » Fri Jan 13, 2006 1:09 am

Get the big ZX-14, thats what I'd do....