That is the question. How many miles can/should the Z1000 last before the motor is shot? I know how careful you maintain it and ride it plays a factor. Those of you with first or second gens with a lot of miles, whats your mileage and what kind of major mechanical issues have you experienced as a result of all those miles? I bought my 2013 in July and was planning on selling it when I met a girl and got married, that hasnt happened yet, but now I'm thinking of keeping it forever! Or, as long it'll last. I've heard of some bikers having sport bikes for well over 100k and my thought is, why not more?? Like over 200k? Why would a 4 cylinder in a car last well over 200k but a bike's 4 banger not?? Any thoughts/experiences on this topic are welcome and wanted.
Newcreation777
My 2005 ZX6R has 111,000 miles on it, all by me, and the valve clearances have never been touched. I change the oil and oem oil filter every 8,500 miles, and use Motul 5100, but otherwise engine maintenance has just been replacing the coolant and to clean and oil the K&N air filter. I've no reason to suspect a Z1000 would be any different.
I had the oem NGK plugs swapped out at the first major service, clearances aren't until 26,000 in the UK, after that I fitted NGK Iridiums, and I'd say I've used three sets of them.
I haven't used the bike for a year, I bought a ten year old Pan European to take the strain, and the ZX6R split it's radiator on the way home!
I've fitted a new radiator, battery, plugs, and I've bought the O-ring for the fuel pump, and plan to clean that out before firing it up again.
The Z1000 is currently my sunny weekend bike.
I haven't used the bike for a year, I bought a ten year old Pan European to take the strain, and the ZX6R split it's radiator on the way home!
I've fitted a new radiator, battery, plugs, and I've bought the O-ring for the fuel pump, and plan to clean that out before firing it up again.
The Z1000 is currently my sunny weekend bike.
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