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Strika wrote: What are your thoughts on the pillion accom on the Z1000? And what does Jeff think of the Handling of the Z1 as against the FZ1 Esie75???

What pillion accomodation? Basically, if you will be pillioning a lot, don't get a Z1000, it just isn't comfortable for either rider or pillion. Due to the slope of the pillion slip, and the lack of anything for the pillion to hold onto (other than a silly seat strap which is useless), the pillion has to lean forward into the rider to hold on. This pushes the pillion into the rider, pushing the rider forward into the tank. Being a boy, this will get somewhat uncomfortable for you in the nether regions... The FZ1 is great for pillioning, comfortable, roomy, & well balanced.

As for the handling, he hasn't had a chance to get the Z1000 out in the twisties yet, but that will be remedied tomorrow! He says that in a bike magazine he read last year which compared 6 naked bikes, including the FZ1 & Z1000, the FZ1 topped the list in power, but the Z1000 came first overall due to completeness of the whole package. His personal opinion is that if you want power and comfort, go the FZ1, if you want power & nimbleness (and don't pillion regularly), go the Z1000.

Buy a Buell

mate trader her in and get a decent bike.

You mean something slower so you can keep up?

Well I have commenced the trick it process. Today a new set of handlebars (On sale at PS for only $60, Bargain) went on the Hornet. They are similiar to the other bars I had, just a tad higher and a bit more swept back. Probably about where I wanted them originally, but couldn't find them at the time, so it's worked out well.

Next step is to go and see Ken Onus from megacycle and see what he can make for how much!

if u love ur bike so much that uv even thought of tricking it then do it


and if its that ment and busted then maybe u need to trick it a bit before u trade it anyway so u get ur moneysworth

Strika wrote:You mean something slower so you can keep up?


Next step is to go and see Ken Onus from megacycle and see what he can make for how much!

Megacycle systems are cool had one on GPz

and strika not everything is about speed
and yes i may ride my 10R like a girl but dont think a 10R has ever been said to have been slow
just think it might be a little more intelligent to maybe keep my licence

i just think the Buell's look cool and seem to handle very well that was all

my dads got a smick megasycle pipe , ( dont sound that good but looks that bomb ( but it is on a spewsuki ) )

Lucas wrote:

Strika wrote:You mean something slower so you can keep up?


Next step is to go and see Ken Onus from megacycle and see what he can make for how much!

Megacycle systems are cool had one on GPz

and strika not everything is about speed
and yes i may ride my 10R like a girl but dont think a 10R has ever been said to have been slow
just think it might be a little more intelligent to maybe keep my licence

i just think the Buell's look cool and seem to handle very well that was all

ok buell, yes they are hot, have been pillion on one, and justin loved it, he looked down, was doin 80 at 2000rpm and open it up, and she flew..lucky i was holding on.

and for riding like a girl, well i know alot fo girls which ride hard.

Lucas wrote:

Strika wrote:You mean something slower so you can keep up?


Next step is to go and see Ken Onus from megacycle and see what he can make for how much!

Megacycle systems are cool had one on GPz

and strika not everything is about speed
and yes i may ride my 10R like a girl but dont think a 10R has ever been said to have been slow
just think it might be a little more intelligent to maybe keep my licence

i just think the Buell's look cool and seem to handle very well that was all

That was for Mina...Not you Lucas.

Strika wrote:You mean something slower so you can keep up?

come on mate a hornet will never keep up with a kwaka

Burn it & buy a Beull "Pyka" We all know you need the challenge

Pontikat wrote:Burn it & buy a Beull "Pyka" We all know you need the challenge

I have ridden a Beull (an XB12 I think it was) about a year ago, and they do Handle like a GP bike up the spur, with mad brakes. And the doughy power and midrange torque are lovely. But the vibes are Horrible, the fuelling is snatchy, they are in no way comfy over a long day, and offer worse wind protection than the Hornets meagre screen does. Plus they don't actually produce much power. If I turn Hells Angel, then it will be on top of my shopping list OK!

Stace wrote:

chameleon wrote:trade it in for something with a nice full fairing.
Bikes are like women, They always look a little sexier with some cloths on.

Or just put your bike in a paper bag, that works with some women too

musta been a FUKING big bag u took to halls gap with ya mate!!

kellz wrote:

Lucas wrote:

Strika wrote:You mean something slower so you can keep up?


Next step is to go and see Ken Onus from megacycle and see what he can make for how much!

Megacycle systems are cool had one on GPz

and strika not everything is about speed
and yes i may ride my 10R like a girl but dont think a 10R has ever been said to have been slow
just think it might be a little more intelligent to maybe keep my licence

i just think the Buell's look cool and seem to handle very well that was all

ok buell, yes they are hot, have been pillion on one, and justin loved it, he looked down, was doin 80 at 2000rpm and open it up, and she flew..lucky i was holding on.

and for riding like a girl, well i know alot fo girls which ride hard.

hahaha so if it was say a 900cc blade, zx9r, an R1 or a gix 1k it woulda spat u off the back..but since it was only a buell, it didnt...

dont get me wrong..well shit, u can if u want...wendy's xb9 buell (983cc) wasnt as quick as her cbr600...NO SHIT!!



oh strika...wot abt an older zx9r?? a bit more relaxed, but still sporty...or even better..a good cond 929/954