Considering a ZX12R purchase...

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Re: Considering a ZX12R purchase...

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Don't underestimate the Uzi ...
Don't ride as if you own the road.......
Ride as if you own the bike!

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Re: Considering a ZX12R purchase...

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BrettZZR wrote:
KiwiMat wrote:... or give to the missus who is getting her learners permit ...
Isn't that like getting an Uzi as your first weapon because it is "nice and small" ?!!
dunno, i hear they go alright and handle very well. got a few parts i need today, and a battery to get it going, maybe start a thread and document its adventures.
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Re: Considering a ZX12R purchase...

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billwest wrote:Don't underestimate the Uzi ...
Ed Zachary!
And don't give it to anybody that might drop it either!

(-8
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Re: Considering a ZX12R purchase...

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BrettZZR wrote:
billwest wrote:Don't underestimate the Uzi ...
Ed Zachary!
And don't give it to anybody that might drop it either!

(-8
good point...
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Re: Considering a ZX12R purchase...

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Scored a '98 ZX9R.
Very happy, got it last night, more to follow, better get to work.
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Re: Considering a ZX12R purchase...

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KiwiMat wrote:Scored a '98 ZX9R.
Very happy, got it last night, more to follow, better get to work.

you need a bigger garage ;)
GOTTA LUV the 12R!!
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Re: Considering a ZX12R purchase...

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I this bike!!
did some rider training with Stay Upright at Wakefield. Did 140km all up on the track. Destroyed the cush drive towards the end. Few compression lock ups at the start, getting better at stopping the bike now.
A few days before i flushed brake fluids, new HH front pads and brake cleaned. New oil.
So glad i went with the 900.
Havent touched the suspension yet, any suggestions, anyone got some stuff for sale?
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Re: Considering a ZX12R purchase...

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bike has 39,000km on it. paid $3,000, few months rego left.
Has new tyres on it. Did 540km all up yesterday, might get sheepskin seat cover for highway runs
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Re: Considering a ZX12R purchase...

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KiwiMat wrote: ..........................
Havent touched the suspension yet, any suggestions, ...........?

plenty of articles online... plus even Kawasaki put them out

first thing I did with the 12R was fettle the suspension
made a great bike even better...
GOTTA LUV the 12R!!
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