movin up to a 1000

BobTheBiker · 01-06-2009, 04:29 PM

I'm movin up from a 600 to a 1000 now. the cbr kinda started to bore the piss outta me, so I'm pickin up a ZX1000A on saturday to replace it. call me nuts but I love classic bikes. as I recall from reading, and others the ZX1000 was a BEAST in its day, and to some degree still is with somewhere round 125-130hp or so stock.

I'm really not too concerned with going absurdly fast but I like the concept of having endless power on demand from 3k straight to 10.5 and just yeah. hell I'm even snagging extra parts and a whole parts bike in the deal. just need some spare cases and I can build 2 extra motors.

pix to come saturday evening after i've organized all my parts and cataloged everything.

RACER X · 01-06-2009, 06:24 PM

how long did you ride your 600? miles?

BobTheBiker · 01-06-2009, 06:30 PM

bout 2000 or so, mostly tired of workin on it. its only like my 8'th bike so far totalling somewhere around 12k miles of street time.

Mr Lefty · 01-06-2009, 06:30 PM

bob how many bikes you had in the last two years?

BobTheBiker · 01-06-2009, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by ebbs15

bob how many bikes you had in the last two years?

lets see.... 87 ZX1000A2(blew motor) 97 EX500, 92 600F2(didnt run) 98 EX500, 89 GS500E 75 CB550K, 92 EX500(biggest turd evar) 87 CBR600F so lets see, thats 8 bikes so far. these will be #'s 9 and 10, once I get the 2nd 1000 titled and registered for the road.

I think over the course of owning so many bikes I've learned quite a bit about fixin em, and how to maneuver better.

this is not countin the ninja 250, RD250, ZX10R, and GSXR600 SRAD I've been on, plus the CB650 I've repaired and ridden.

Mr Lefty · 01-06-2009, 06:43 PM

that's what I was think'n... awesome

BobTheBiker · 01-06-2009, 06:51 PM

best part is, I'll have PLENTY of extra parts to work out adaptation of 17" rims and radial tires for this monstrosity. I mean I'm gettin a complete bike, a parts bike that I'm gonna build and title for the road, and most of a third bike, minus fuel tank and frame/bodywork.

deals gap dragon slayer · 01-06-2009, 06:31 PM

the old zx10s were beasts alright... I rode a late 80's model 900 when i was 14 and it was long and freekin heavy...

Cutty72 · 01-08-2009, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by BobTheBiker

I'm movin up from a 600 to a 1000 now. the cbr kinda started to bore the piss outta me, so I'm pickin up a ZX1000A on saturday to replace it. call me nuts but I love classic bikes. as I recall from reading, and others the ZX1000 was a BEAST in its day, and to some degree still is with somewhere round 125-130hp or so stock.

I'm really not too concerned with going absurdly fast but I like the concept of having endless power on demand from 3k straight to 10.5 and just yeah. hell I'm even snagging extra parts and a whole parts bike in the deal. just need some spare cases and I can build 2 extra motors.

pix to come saturday evening after i've organized all my parts and cataloged everything.

Good luck man, hope you enjoy it.

Ever try a Vtwin for what you're looking for?

BobTheBiker · 01-08-2009, 11:15 PM

I"ve thought about a V twin, but I'm not a big fan of 2 cylinder bikes. I love the I4 growl and the roar of one at full bore. its like having a 454 big block with a blower.

01-06-2009, 04:29 PM	#1
BobTheBiker too much time on my hands Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: the northern district of god damn Moto: 01 ZX6R, looking for more now. Posts: 1,802	movin up to a 1000 I'm movin up from a 600 to a 1000 now. the cbr kinda started to bore the piss outta me, so I'm pickin up a ZX1000A on saturday to replace it. call me nuts but I love classic bikes. as I recall from reading, and others the ZX1000 was a BEAST in its day, and to some degree still is with somewhere round 125-130hp or so stock. I'm really not too concerned with going absurdly fast but I like the concept of having endless power on demand from 3k straight to 10.5 and just yeah. hell I'm even snagging extra parts and a whole parts bike in the deal. just need some spare cases and I can build 2 extra motors. pix to come saturday evening after i've organized all my parts and cataloged everything.

01-06-2009, 06:24 PM	#2
RACER X AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Richmond, Tx Moto: '10 Tuono Factory Posts: 4,569	how long did you ride your 600? miles? __________________ ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ 2014 GROM! 181cc of FURY 2010 Aprilia Tuono Factory - SOLD 2009 SFV Gladius - SOLD 2008 Hayabusa - SOLD.

01-06-2009, 06:30 PM	#3
BobTheBiker too much time on my hands Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: the northern district of god damn Moto: 01 ZX6R, looking for more now. Posts: 1,802	bout 2000 or so, mostly tired of workin on it. its only like my 8'th bike so far totalling somewhere around 12k miles of street time.

01-06-2009, 06:30 PM	#4
Mr Lefty TWFix Legend Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Denver CO Moto: 01 BMW F650GS Dakar Posts: 15,677	bob how many bikes you had in the last two years?

01-06-2009, 06:43 PM	#6
Mr Lefty TWFix Legend Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Denver CO Moto: 01 BMW F650GS Dakar Posts: 15,677	that's what I was think'n... awesome

01-06-2009, 06:51 PM	#7
BobTheBiker too much time on my hands Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: the northern district of god damn Moto: 01 ZX6R, looking for more now. Posts: 1,802	best part is, I'll have PLENTY of extra parts to work out adaptation of 17" rims and radial tires for this monstrosity. I mean I'm gettin a complete bike, a parts bike that I'm gonna build and title for the road, and most of a third bike, minus fuel tank and frame/bodywork.

01-06-2009, 06:31 PM	#8
deals gap dragon slayer Addicted to Track Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: McKinney, TX Moto: 2007 Kawi ZX-10R Posts: 147	the old zx10s were beasts alright... I rode a late 80's model 900 when i was 14 and it was long and freekin heavy...

01-08-2009, 11:15 PM	#10
BobTheBiker too much time on my hands Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: the northern district of god damn Moto: 01 ZX6R, looking for more now. Posts: 1,802	I"ve thought about a V twin, but I'm not a big fan of 2 cylinder bikes. I love the I4 growl and the roar of one at full bore. its like having a 454 big block with a blower.