Z1000 Advice

[Saki]

hey guys,

Well i might have a new scoot lined up! its a 2003 Z1000. It has minor damage and is ex-auction bike.

The bloke selling it is letting it go cheap. From what i have seen in the pics its only the Tank which has a graze on it and Radiator shroud which is missing. Needs a new bar end which he has, mirror is scratched but ok to leave as is, muffler is scratched but not worth replacing.

What i need to know is whatever anyone can advise me on with these bikes, if they are any good, peoples oppions on them, is it worth getting it ? he is letting it go for $3800.

He seems like a pretty genuine up front person, so i dont feel like he trying to stooge me, but i want everyone else "expert" oppion!
This is my step down from the Crim, but i want a more road friendly bike. So what is the Z1000 like overall esp the 2003 model. Anything to nit pick at ?
Also if anyone else can help me out with the tank and rad guard would be swell!

[ttc]

a new tank for one of them is $2500

suspension is crap, otherwise they're a lot of fun

[Saki]

a new tank for one of them is $2500

suspension is crap, otherwise they're a lot of fun

I have sourced up a new tank for $800. So thats quite alot better!
When u say Susp is crap, as in its setup up crap or its just not very good from factory ?

[ttc]

it's a poverty setup, suspension in only one front fork and the rear shock/spring combo is like a pogo stick
front feels rather wobbly.. but they really are a fun bike ( I love mine .. may/may not have been doing little power wheelies on fri home from work):D

[Saki]

hmmm interesting, does it feel dangerous wobbly ? is that why its fun? your unsure if u will live or die ? What positive things are there ?

What about others, where is Neka, i know he has one!

[Lone Wolf]

Tanya's bike is fun to ride It didn't feel dangerous to me, just front felt light, but I was getting off my ZX7R though

[Wattie]

hmmm interesting, does it feel dangerous wobbly ? is that why its fun? your unsure if u will live or die ? What positive things are there ?

What about others, where is Neka, i know he has one!

i did 1.49's around Eastern creek on mine, stock gearing, stock pipe, on BT014's with stock supension.
on the zx10r i been doing 1.46's

its not dangerous, but it does need a bit of work to be great.

they are quite a capable bike

[Nelso]

They are a bit wallowy but they are fine. They are a fun bike because they are easy to throw around and wheelstand and have enough go in them to keep up with anything in the tight stuff on the road.

[ttc]

Tanya's bike is fun to ride It didn't feel dangerous to me, just front felt light, but I was getting off my ZX7R though

But mine is completely different to a standard one

I wouldn't call the standard ones dangerous.. they can be twitchy, but that's half the fun
I actually installed a steering dampener before I had the suspension done, but now it's pretty much turned off, it's just there for looks unless I'm on a really bad road

[Toby]

Great bike!!!

I bought an orange Z1000 brand new in 03 after " stepping off" a 00 ZX12. I did notice the missing horses but the bike more than made up for it in fun. The handling was a little soft for me, especially on the track at QLD raceway (im 85kg) but not that bad to slow you down!!!. They are a very well balanced bike and they do fantastic wheelies !!! as seen in my pic.
Alot of fun. you won't be dissapointed for that price, i say go for it.

[Saki]

Yep i finally purchased it today, Its total cost of $5000, with 15,000km's, twin Yoshi TRS, red with black rims, it is repairable write off, but me and owner came to agreement that he will get VIV inspected and passed + 12 Months Rego for the price.

It was written off due to bein uneconomical to repair. Thanks for Kawasaki's bargain parts!

So i am pretty pleased and i pick it up in 2 weeks once VIV and rego are done!
Woot, first time i have ever owned a Non-ZX series bike! But i love a good wheel stand and want something bit more town friendly!

Also i will be in Melbourne in 2 weeks time i arrive 10th or 11th, and deciding might leave a week later so i will be terrorizing the streets of Melbourne!