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Im thinking of selling my car and using my bike for sole transportation but its a 99zx6 and can be a little uncomfortable on it on long distances.
I was wondering if the 99zx9 has more of an upright seating position on it, or is the same? I want a bike that I can still fang on track days and I can almost do a clean swap from the 6 to the 9.
Cheers
Glenn

Pretty much the same mate. The '99 zx9r has the clip-ons above the triple clamp instead of below, but they're angled down instead of up, so they're about the same .... the 9r might even be a bit further to reach. I don't think you'll get anything more comfortable than the late 90's 6 or 9 that's anywhere near as sporty ... even the later 9's are a bit more aggressive with the clip-ons below the triples.

I think it's time to HTFU

Mine nines an 02 zx9 and the clip ons are above the triples and its really comfy

z900/zx9 wrote:Mine nines an 02 zx9 and the clip ons are above the triples and its really comfy

Are they? I'm pretty sure you'll find they're mounted below the triple clamps, but they do sit up. The C series 9 has the clip-ons above the triples sitting down.

My nine's an 02, and the clip ons are definitely mounted below the triple. It's still really comfy.

bugger Thanks for the info. Might have to cross over to the dark side and get a VTR100F

GlennB wrote:bugger Thanks for the info. Might have to cross over to the dark side and get a VTR100F

Why not just get a Harley and be done with it . In all seriousness, if it's only clip-on height that's causing you grief what about either a set of heli bars or a mx bar conversion.

dave#3 wrote:

GlennB wrote:bugger Thanks for the info. Might have to cross over to the dark side and get a VTR100F

Why not just get a Harley and be done with it . In all seriousness, if it's only clip-on height that's causing you grief what about either a set of heli bars or a mx bar conversion.

Ok ok speak to me, are there cheap options to comfort my ride? I don't under stand the clip on height thing, please explain and all I want is, if I can have a more comfortable ride from my bike (or a zx9) for my traveling and be able to still be good for a fang for a track day. I do find this bike fairly comfortable buy wouldn't mind being a little more up right, not a huge deal though.
cheers
Glenn

Helibars lift the clip-ons:
1 1/2" Taller
1/2" More Rearward
1/2" Wider Overall





Have a look at http://www.helibars.com/proddetail.php?prod=HB4009b for more details.

Another alternative might be the mx bars:
Replace your top triple clamp with a comfort-kit yoke. Nice and upright, good leverage, like crossing your zx6 with a z750.



Have a look at http://ausfr.com.au/cart/shopexd.asp?id=147 for more details.

Oh & Toss a Lambswool seat cover on it as well. Makes a big difference on longer rides. Should also Freak the fully Sik Gixxer boys out at the trackdays as well.

dave#3 wrote:Helibars lift the clip-ons:
1 1/2" Taller
1/2" More Rearward
1/2" Wider Overall





Have a look at http://www.helibars.com/proddetail.php?prod=HB4009b for more details.

Another alternative might be the mx bars:
Replace your top triple clamp with a comfort-kit yoke. Nice and upright, good leverage, like crossing your zx6 with a z750.



Have a look at http://ausfr.com.au/cart/shopexd.asp?id=147 for more details.

thankyou
The helibars look like what I am looking for. but i couldnt see any for my 99, the ones you posted are for the 00. I guess if i cant find these for my model it gives me a reason to go the 9 or even maybe go a '04' 10 if i can find a cheap one.
Thanks again
Glenn

i thoroughly recommend the E series 9. It even comes in the same colour as your old one if you are keen on that.

Not that i can compare too much, as its the only 9 i have ever owned, but i have to say, it's a great bike

I think the '00 zx6r helibars will fit your '99 zx6r.

dave#3 wrote:I think the '00 zx6r helibars will fit your '99 zx6r.

Bugger I guess its the 9 is the go who wants a 99 zx6r

GlennB wrote:

dave#3 wrote:I think the '00 zx6r helibars will fit your '99 zx6r.

Bugger I guess its the 9 is the go who wants a 99 zx6r

Ha? They WILL fit your 6 .... but, who am I to discourage you from getting a 9.