oldschoolsdime92 Posted March 26, 2011 Report Share Posted March 26, 2011 I have been pondering parting ways with my sprint for a kawi z1000. I would like to trade my sprint and all of her goodies for the Z, but I don't know much about them. Anyone have any thoughts or experience with the said motorcycle, or reviews? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFM Posted March 26, 2011 Report Share Posted March 26, 2011 Chicks won't dig you anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldschoolsdime92 Posted March 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2011 AHAHA. i don't seem to have issues with that to begin with! =P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hue jass Posted March 26, 2011 Report Share Posted March 26, 2011 OK then, GUYS won't dig you anymore! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldschoolsdime92 Posted March 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2011 aww common. I'm trying to make a big decision here. hahaha. Does anyone here ride a z? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NightRider Posted March 26, 2011 Report Share Posted March 26, 2011 aww common. I'm trying to make a big decision here. hahaha. Does anyone here ride a z?Jagr's got 2 of them. And i believe Link has one too. They're great looking bikes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldschoolsdime92 Posted March 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2011 hmmm maybe one of them would be interested in helping take part in this adventure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldschoolsdime92 Posted March 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2011 I would possibly do a honda 919 as well. any insight on those? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinjaNick Posted March 26, 2011 Report Share Posted March 26, 2011 Z1000s are hot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmh_sprint Posted March 26, 2011 Report Share Posted March 26, 2011 I have been pondering parting ways with my sprint for a kawi z1000. I would like to trade my sprint and all of her goodies for the Z, but I don't know much about them. Anyone have any thoughts or experience with the said motorcycle, or reviews? ThanksWa wa wa what!?!? You're contemplating giving up the Union Jack for the glowing err, Rising Sun. The z's are nice looking and seem like they would be a comfortable ride. Good luck with your search. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagr Posted March 26, 2011 Report Share Posted March 26, 2011 You ever get over this way you welcome to fingery ebony and ivory rides. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldschoolsdime92 Posted March 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2011 thanks man! I seem to be swinging and missing big time on finding one. I may stay true to the jack and go for a speed triple.=) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drew95gt Posted March 26, 2011 Report Share Posted March 26, 2011 I have a baby "Z" and love it. The Z1000's are awesome machines, I say go for it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldschoolsdime92 Posted March 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2011 I'm looking at speed triples now too. I wonder how it would be for long distance touring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldschoolsdime92 Posted March 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2011 i know its not going to be as cozy as that big comfy thing, but i just wonder if it would be managable for 500+ mile days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldschoolsdime92 Posted March 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2011 I just read a write up in sport rider about them. Beautiful bikes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drew95gt Posted March 27, 2011 Report Share Posted March 27, 2011 However' date=' I know I really like my FZ6... and I sat on a FZ8 today at the dealership. I could see myself consuming copious amounts of tarmac on that little beauty.[/quote']Not to go too OT but how was the FZ8 in person?? I have been reading the magazine article and reviews on them and it seems like a bike I would love to have. The styling is just perfect IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedytriple Posted March 27, 2011 Report Share Posted March 27, 2011 I have no problem doing 400-500 miles on my stock seat with my fly screen. Have done a few road trips on my triple 3700 miles in 5 days was the most I have done. I road 800+ miles to Ga in one day followed by 4 days of riding then 800+ back home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mykill Posted March 27, 2011 Report Share Posted March 27, 2011 . and I sat on a FZ8 today at the dealership. I could see myself consuming copious amounts of tarmac on that little beauty.Agreed sat on one the other day and it was very comfy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alienpi Posted March 27, 2011 Report Share Posted March 27, 2011 I bet you'll want to get it before July, but Kawasaki is having a demonstration day at Mid Ohio on the weekend of July 22-24. I'd definitely like to test ride a few bikes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motociclista Posted March 28, 2011 Report Share Posted March 28, 2011 (edited) I'm looking at speed triples now too. I wonder how it would be for long distance touring.I have a 1997 Speed Triple I bought used in 1998 with 6,000 miles on it and it now has 87,000+, so I guess I can comment on what it's like to put miles on one. My longest day on the bike is 718 miles, but I have done plenty of 500-mile days. The riding position to me is perfect, but the long-distance downfall is, of course, wind protection (or lack thereof). I have the flyscreen, which does help. You may need to get creative with luggage solutions, especially with the exhausts on the 1050s.My experience may not be that relevant to you for two reasons. One, my Speedy is several models out of date and I have not ridden a 1050, and second, mine came with a Corbin seat installed by the original owner. There are things I dislike about the Corbin, but the comfort is not one of them.I also think that a Speed Triple will be as comfortable on long days as a Z1000, neither will be as good as a Sprint, but both are great bikes.Gratuitous photo of used-up old Speed Triple: Edited March 28, 2011 by motociclista Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldschoolsdime92 Posted March 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2011 the speedy i was looking at was an 03. 955i. Thats very impressive to see one with 87k. How many times have to had to adjust the valves? thats very cool man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motociclista Posted March 29, 2011 Report Share Posted March 29, 2011 The 955 you looked at is very similar to mine except faster. Valve checks are called for every 12,000 miles, but after a while I realized I was wasting time and money and now I go twice that long.I am, however, on my 17th rear tire. Really, these engines are strong, understressed lumps. With minimal care, the major stuff will last a long time. If you're seriously looking at the 2003, ask if the owner replaced the quick-release disconnects on the fuel tank. They're plastic and tend to break if you're not real careful. Replacing them is no big expense, but worst-case scenario if you ignore them and let them break is that your bike goes up in smoke.In 87,000+ miles I've done maintenance, replaced a broken shift lever, replaced the quick-disconnects, rebuilt the front brake master cylinder and replaced several electrical relays, and that's it. Oh, and replaced 16 rear tires, despite NO burnouts.I sure can't complain.I'm also partial to the Z1000, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedytriple Posted March 29, 2011 Report Share Posted March 29, 2011 Well I have half your miles but with the stock seat lol. I have done no major repair on mine in 40K miles the 03 is a little different then mine body wise but mostly the same. Have ridden a 1050 much faster then the 955 but not as comfy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max power Posted March 29, 2011 Report Share Posted March 29, 2011 thanks man! I seem to be swinging and missing big time on finding one. I may stay true to the jack and go for a speed triple.=)Speed triples are sex on wheels, but the FZs are great do it all mounts. Just depends on the $ you want to spend. Used FZ1s are pretty cheap if you are patient. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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