Cheers! A 05 zx10 shock and the forks redone by a miracle workerWattie wrote:After riding fireys with zx6 shock and valved forks I was pleasantly surprised!
Cheap comfy and fun bike!
Which Z1000?
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fireyrob
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Re: Which Z1000?
Cheap comfy and fun bike!
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03 Zthou
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Gosling1
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Re: Which Z1000?
PC's Gen1 is a Zed that I love riding - and even more now that is has a sorted ZX6R shock and the forks done by Laurie Smith. Great fun bike that will do everything you want and then a bit more........mind you I am yet to have a strop on MickLC's new Gen 3 yet. Did have a short spin on Phil's immaculate Gen 1 Zed as well, it was fantastic.
That may change everything !
but there is no doubt, a good 03-06 can be sorted easily and will give you heaps of bang for your buck.
That may change everything !
but there is no doubt, a good 03-06 can be sorted easily and will give you heaps of bang for your buck.
".....shut the gate on this one Maxie......it's the ducks guts !!............."
Re: Which Z1000?
Come out on the LWH ride mate, you haven't been in agesGosling1 wrote:.......mind you I am yet to have a strop on MickLC's new Gen 3 yet. ..
'13 Z1000, '76 Z650+,'91 KLR250, '95 ZX6R Racebike
Re: Which Z1000?
And more importantly done for a fair pricefireyrob wrote:Cheers! A 05 zx10 shock and the forks redone by a miracle workerWattie wrote:After riding fireys with zx6 shock and valved forks I was pleasantly surprised!
Phil
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2018 Z900RS
2017 Z125 Pro
HCC - Road Captain
Re: Which Z1000?
I love the Gen III Zed's and will be keen to hit Mick C up for a go of his on the CDT (with the offer of a go on the ZRX ), They really do make my Gen I seem outdated. I have ridden the Hoff's a few times and it is simply brilliant. Havent had a go on Rod's yet but Cols Carbon Creation is a 140+HP monster 
with the PC5, FCE, full system etc so Rod's wont be much different.
But Gos hit the nail on the head with his comment 
), They really do make my Gen I seem outdated. I have ridden the Hoff's a few times and it is simply brilliant. Havent had a go on Rod's yet but Cols Carbon Creation is a 140+HP monster with the PC5, FCE, full system etc so Rod's wont be much different.But Gos hit the nail on the head with his comment
You can pick them up for half the price, spend a little on suspension and a good pipe and you have a grin a mile wide..........just dont ride a Gen IIIGosling1 wrote:but there is no doubt, a good 03-06 can be sorted easily and will give you heaps of bang for your buck.
Phil
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2018 Z900RS
2017 Z125 Pro
HCC - Road Captain
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fireyrob
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Re: Which Z1000?
True! For the dollars Ive outlayed the Gen 1 is easy to ride and fun! Am now a committed nakedPhil wrote:And more importantly done for a fair pricefireyrob wrote:Cheers! A 05 zx10 shock and the forks redone by a miracle workerWattie wrote:After riding fireys with zx6 shock and valved forks I was pleasantly surprised!
09 ZX6R
03 Zthou
03 Zthou
Re: Which Z1000?
Looking forward to it mate. I'm not going down the "more power" route with mine, stepping off a Crim there's not much point and I had enough of more power than I could put to the ground.Phil wrote:I love the Gen III Zed's and will be keen to hit Mick C up for a go of his on the CDT (with the offer of a go on the ZRX
I am planning on getting it handling well though, it's just a shame our local suspension guy is going O/S for 6 months.
'13 Z1000, '76 Z650+,'91 KLR250, '95 ZX6R Racebike
Re: Which Z1000?
Get Mick Hams on the lineMickLC wrote:Looking forward to it mate. I'm not going down the "more power" route with mine, stepping off a Crim there's not much point and I had enough of more power than I could put to the ground.Phil wrote:I love the Gen III Zed's and will be keen to hit Mick C up for a go of his on the CDT (with the offer of a go on the ZRX
I am planning on getting it handling well though, it's just a shame our local suspension guy is going O/S for 6 months.
Phil
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Gosling1
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Re: Which Z1000?
been a while - could be on, although its gonna be hot on Friday !MickLC wrote:Come out on the LWH ride mate, you haven't been in agesGosling1 wrote:.......mind you I am yet to have a strop on MickLC's new Gen 3 yet. ..
".....shut the gate on this one Maxie......it's the ducks guts !!............."
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Strika
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Re: Which Z1000?
Bahaha............It still gets a giggle after all this time............Phil wrote:Get Mick Hams on the lineMickLC wrote:Looking forward to it mate. I'm not going down the "more power" route with mine, stepping off a Crim there's not much point and I had enough of more power than I could put to the ground.Phil wrote:I love the Gen III Zed's and will be keen to hit Mick C up for a go of his on the CDT (with the offer of a go on the ZRX
I am planning on getting it handling well though, it's just a shame our local suspension guy is going O/S for 6 months.
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There are really only two questions in life. 1.Which way do i go? 2.What is the lap record?
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Gosling1
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Re: Which Z1000?
aah yes its an oldie but still a goodie......".....shut the gate on this one Maxie......it's the ducks guts !!............."
Re: Which Z1000?
I had a Z1000 2007 - before they got all gay and had two toned tanks and new engines.I ftted it with yoshis and some other trick bits and an over sized rear tyre and she rode really well. Rode the 2012 ninja 1000 and the ZX10R the other day (for some tme). out of both the new Ninja made me smile - same riding position etc. ZX10R sounded tinney with little noise - lots of grunt though. Hunt around for a decent priced second hand bike - but be scared at Z1000s with two toned tanks and any after 2007...traded my black (sorry not green or orange) one into Canberra motorcycles the other week as part ex for my 14.