Your not alone. I've got about 35 years worth of riding time and feel the same. Every time I ride my Z I can't help but like it more. I've never owned anything but a sportbike,currently have an 08 CBR 1000 as well as my 2010 Z. The group I ride with are all on sportbikes and at first I was reluctant to take the Z on group rides. That went away quickly when I found that staying with or leading the pack is effortless on the Z. Yet after a 300 mile day I want to ride more and they are all ready to call it a day. Long live the Z. Maybe it's time to sell the CBR and get more accesories for the Z.
are you still happy you got a Z 1000
in 40 years of riding i have owned 11 bikes. none of them were bad bikes. but did i like all of them after a while NO. i still love my Z 1000. i come home after a ride and tell the wife DAM I LOVE MY BIKE. every ride is such a pleasure. i think my 6-1 200 lb body was made for this bike. even the seat perfect for me. last night i was on the FWY at about 70 MPH and thought how minimal the wind blast was. i could go on and on about how much i like this bike. [ i guess i have]
i am sure some of you out their bought a Z 1000 for reasons that will not keep you happy with it. i guess if you wanted a race bike but settled for the Z 1000 maybe you will not stay happy. to me i have a light,powerful sit up sport bike. cutting edge is not important to me.
i am sure some of you out their bought a Z 1000 for reasons that will not keep you happy with it. i guess if you wanted a race bike but settled for the Z 1000 maybe you will not stay happy. to me i have a light,powerful sit up sport bike. cutting edge is not important to me.
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i miss the storage on my zrx also my first one hung around for 4 years and 35,000 miles with no seriuos issues. this bike stock is quicker and faster and lighter and handles better than my modded rex. i'll always have a soft spot for the rex, but i love riding the z. have ridden with 2 cbr1000rr's and a zx 10r . they didn't leave me in the dust. not sure if they were really trying or not, but i'm not very comfortable riding all out after my wreck in 04. found out i'm not invinceable. this bike does most everthing i want right now and i'm sure with the muzzy i'll be very happy.2nd gear power wheelies sound fun.
zoid, not sure about the 600 comment. never had or or wanted one. friend had a honda f4i when i had my rex. we never got to ride anywhere that his bike was any better than mine. i like to play at lower rpm's. his had to be winding to do anything. love the power of the z, but i have to play with whatever bike i own. trying to squeeze out a little more power or changing the looks to make it mine. don't think i'll ever grow up.when i rode the rex i was different, now with the z am still different. oh well.
a mere babe, when i was 45......... i can't remember what i was saying. oh well. i'm nearly sure i was 45 once. i think. anyone out there remember if i was 45 once. any one remember anything.
I'm 51 & love this bike!
Might need bigger grips though as I am finding it hard to hold on at anything over 3/4 throttle!!! (5' 4" & 80kg)
Does anyone know of a full harness belt for the bike to hold me on???
Might need bigger grips though as I am finding it hard to hold on at anything over 3/4 throttle!!! (5' 4" & 80kg)
Does anyone know of a full harness belt for the bike to hold me on???
think i saw one in the kawasaki fun book. have to check with sentinel he see's everything HA!HA! i'm 5'6", 220 and have no problem hangin' on. maybe i have more upper body strength.HEE!HEE! kep havin' fun and watch out for those kangaroo's.
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