everytime I ride it though, it puts a smile on my face. I ride it across the flat, straight boring stuff in comfort getting to the twisties, then once there, it turns into a corner carving monster, carrying awesome entry speed and grunting off the turns like a good fucker!
It's antiquated and Ugly, but fuck I love it!
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It's antiquated and Ugly, but fuck I love it!
Riding the Rex today put a big smile on my dial!!
Yeah, it's old technology, conventional forks, steel frame, twin shocks, old spec brakes, old school instrumentation and it isn't the prettiest bike I've ever owned. Yet, it remains the best bike I have ever owned!!
It goes.....stops......and especially turns........all in comfort!!
When I've got some money, I think I'll buy another one!! Oh...and for the record, mine has the following modifications....1.KSRC Sticker on ducktail, 2. Mount on handlebar for phone/GPS, 3. Tinted screen, Pannier mounts. As you can see, I chose my mods carefully to improve performance and handling!!!
everytime I ride it though, it puts a smile on my face. I ride it across the flat, straight boring stuff in comfort getting to the twisties, then once there, it turns into a corner carving monster, carrying awesome entry speed and grunting off the turns like a good fucker!
It steers like a sports bike, leans over further than I can and is just a giggle to ride fast on the road. I can imagine it might be a bit of a handfull at the track in stock form, but I never ride it on the track, so it's of no concern to me. Although...Imagine how good it would be if it were set up properly!!!
Phil...calling Phil!! 
everytime I ride it though, it puts a smile on my face. I ride it across the flat, straight boring stuff in comfort getting to the twisties, then once there, it turns into a corner carving monster, carrying awesome entry speed and grunting off the turns like a good fucker!
"I hate to advocate drugs, alcohol, violence or insanity to anyone, but they've always worked for me" Hunter S. Thompson.
There are really only two questions in life. 1.Which way do i go? 2.What is the lap record?
There are really only two questions in life. 1.Which way do i go? 2.What is the lap record?
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Re: It's antiquated and Ugly, but fuck I love it!
Nice!!!
What brand are the panniers?
What brand are the panniers?
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BACK IN BLACK! -> 2005 ZX-12R ;o)
BACK IN BLACK! -> 2005 ZX-12R ;o)
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Re: It's antiquated and Ugly, but fuck I love it!
Hepco and Becker. They are brilliant.
Havn't had an issue in at least 30,000klms of usage. However, I did drop the top box onto the concrete a little while back and snapped one of the clasps on the lock. But I can get a replacement, so no biggie! It was more my fault than the fault of the lock. I dropped a full top box from about 5 foot high, directly onto concrete with the lock taking the initial impact. 
"I hate to advocate drugs, alcohol, violence or insanity to anyone, but they've always worked for me" Hunter S. Thompson.
There are really only two questions in life. 1.Which way do i go? 2.What is the lap record?
There are really only two questions in life. 1.Which way do i go? 2.What is the lap record?
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Re: It's antiquated and Ugly, but fuck I love it!
Strika, most Rex owners feel the same. I'm on rexes for the past 9 yrs and will keep this one for ever or until I die!
My attraction is seeing Eddie Lawson race the J in 81 when I had a Z650 and always wanted something similar.
Each ride makes me happy and that's all I can ask for.
TC
My attraction is seeing Eddie Lawson race the J in 81 when I had a Z650 and always wanted something similar.
Each ride makes me happy and that's all I can ask for.
TC
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73% of internet statistics are made up on the spot
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Re: It's antiquated and Ugly, but fuck I love it!
Nice bike there mate, and least your honest about it

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The 6 is an addiction, but Green is for life!
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Re: It's antiquated and Ugly, but fuck I love it!
You forgot the Mr Wogs seat modification. 
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Re: It's antiquated and Ugly, but fuck I love it!
Faark mate!!! How did I forget that????Nelso wrote:You forgot the Mr Wogs seat modification.
I should some clean totally and point out, there is one more mod....I also fitted a stick on Oxford ambient Temp gauge to the tacho face!!!
"I hate to advocate drugs, alcohol, violence or insanity to anyone, but they've always worked for me" Hunter S. Thompson.
There are really only two questions in life. 1.Which way do i go? 2.What is the lap record?
There are really only two questions in life. 1.Which way do i go? 2.What is the lap record?
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Re: It's antiquated and Ugly, but fuck I love it!
I looked at the title of this thread and immediately thought - " Heh - that must be what his girlfriend says every morning !!!! "
nothing really like a tube-steel frame, twin shock 4-cyl kwakka, is there mate ??
nothing really like a tube-steel frame, twin shock 4-cyl kwakka, is there mate ??
".....shut the gate on this one Maxie......it's the ducks guts !!............."
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Re: It's antiquated and Ugly, but fuck I love it!
Saw the title and thought you were talkin about your dick 
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Re: It's antiquated and Ugly, but fuck I love it!
Antiqueated- yep. Ugly- nup. I luv it too. 
2 X ZRX1200R 4 X ER6N, GT550, 1988 ZX-10, 4 X GPZ250R, 4 X GPZ900R and GPZ750R
Yeah I like Kawasakis.
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Re: It's antiquated and Ugly, but fuck I love it!
what? his dick? 
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Learn from the mistakes of others. You won't live long enough to make all of them yourself.
Re: It's antiquated and Ugly, but fuck I love it!
I agree with everything you said Marty, except mine IS good looking
Brilliant bike - also "the best blank canvas for creating your own ride" to quote the man responsible for making me realise how bloody good they are.
I have no desire to buy anything else, except another one with less K's on the clock
Brilliant bike - also "the best blank canvas for creating your own ride" to quote the man responsible for making me realise how bloody good they are.
I have no desire to buy anything else, except another one with less K's on the clock
Phil
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2018 Z900RS
2017 Z125 Pro
HCC - Road Captain
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Re: It's antiquated and Ugly, but fuck I love it!
...nice Marty
but
wot happens when you wear it out..????
but
wot happens when you wear it out..????
GOTTA LUV the 12R!!
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Re: It's antiquated and Ugly, but fuck I love it!
I saw the title and thought he must be looking in the mirror at himselfseiko1 wrote:Saw the title and thought you were talkin about your dick
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