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Porkchop · 03-07-2009, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by No Worries

If I had to have a Kawi, I would get any ZX-11 or a 1998 or newer ZX-9. Instead of the Z1000, I would rather have a 1998 ZX-9. The fairing is a zillion times better, and with the money I saved I could upgrade the suspension and brakes. Plus, I think the 9 looks much better than the Z. As for the carb problem on the 9, a 5-cent shim under the needle cures it.

Honestly, it really comes down to taste. If you want a ballsy hooligan bike then get the Z. If you want a refined comfortable sporty naked bike, then the FZ is your bike. Styling pretty much comes down to eye of the beholder. The FZ is very pretty and smoothe, whereas the Z is badass.

Go here for the Z >>>> http://www.riderforums.com/index.php

Oh, and NW, if i were to get a ZX-9 i'd go with the 2000.....

zed · 03-07-2009, 07:37 PM

oh yeah, love the look of the ZX9 that would make it to my short list too.

101lifts2 · 03-07-2009, 11:23 PM

I've owned alot of bikes (ZX6r, ZX9r (2 of em), 636, EX500 (2 of em), ZR750, GSXR750, SV1000, SV650, YZF600r, Zx10r and CBr600rr)...and I have to say for commuting the YZF600r was the best. Narrow, good wind protection, decent chassis and about 50mpg. The ZX9r would be next, but it def. needs to be rejetted and regeared.

I don't know if I missed any bikes. lol

Particle Man · 03-09-2009, 10:50 PM

a friend of mine had one until he moved to the next victim bike

seemed pretty decent

RedRider2k2 · 03-10-2009, 05:36 PM

I've always loved the Zs. It would probably take some modding to get it to a point where your happy on long rides. Myself, I've realized just how little I care about my comfort so I think it wouldn't make too much of a difference.

There's an 05 sitting at a local dealership here for the last few months. I've been kinda hoping that it would sell just so I can stop thinking of it.

buzzcutt2 · 03-10-2009, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by No Worries

If I had to have a Kawi, I would get any ZX-11 or a 1998 or newer ZX-9. Instead of the Z1000, I would rather have a 1998 ZX-9. The fairing is a zillion times better, and with the money I saved I could upgrade the suspension and brakes. Plus, I think the 9 looks much better than the Z. As for the carb problem on the 9, a 5-cent shim under the needle cures it.

My current ride is a 1998 ZX-9, I'm pretty happy with it.

Porkchop · 03-10-2009, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by RedRider2k2

I've always loved the Zs. It would probably take some modding to get it to a point where your happy on long rides. Myself, I've realized just how little I care about my comfort so I think it wouldn't make too much of a difference.

There's an 05 sitting at a local dealership here for the last few months. I've been kinda hoping that it would sell just so I can stop thinking of it.

Do it, do it, do it!

RedRider2k2 · 03-15-2009, 12:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Porkchop

Do it, do it, do it!

I went to see it today. Talked to the guy who sold me mine and got some ballpark numbers together. I think I might put it on hold though and keep mine a while longer. A friend of mine has an 86 500 Interceptor that would be great for my Girlfriend. Maybe it's time for a late Valentines Day present for her.

Mr Lefty · 03-15-2009, 12:26 AM

so eric... have you ridden it yet?

ericr · 03-15-2009, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by ebbs15

so eric... have you ridden it yet?

I haven't Ebbs. The weather got all nasty here for the last few days and I really decided I won't do it. I want an FZ and that's it

If it was for a second bike, hells yeah I'd love to have that for a round town hooligan bike

03-07-2009, 11:23 PM	#13
101lifts2 WSB Champion Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Anaheim, CA Moto: 2009 Kawi ZX6R Posts: 5,570	I've owned alot of bikes (ZX6r, ZX9r (2 of em), 636, EX500 (2 of em), ZR750, GSXR750, SV1000, SV650, YZF600r, Zx10r and CBr600rr)...and I have to say for commuting the YZF600r was the best. Narrow, good wind protection, decent chassis and about 50mpg. The ZX9r would be next, but it def. needs to be rejetted and regeared. I don't know if I missed any bikes. lol __________________ Train Hard Ron Paul - 2012 Mark of Excellence GM

03-09-2009, 10:50 PM	#14
Particle Man Custom User Title Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central NY Moto: 2003 SV650S Posts: 14,959	a friend of mine had one until he moved to the next victim bike seemed pretty decent __________________ I'm not "fat." I'm "Enlarged to show texture." Handle every stressful situation like a DOG: If you can't eat it or hump it, pi$$ on it & walk away.

03-10-2009, 05:36 PM	#15
RedRider2k2 Holier Than Thou Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: N.B, Canada Moto: 06 ZX10R, 18 400 Ninja, 11 KLX250s Posts: 463	I've always loved the Zs. It would probably take some modding to get it to a point where your happy on long rides. Myself, I've realized just how little I care about my comfort so I think it wouldn't make too much of a difference. There's an 05 sitting at a local dealership here for the last few months. I've been kinda hoping that it would sell just so I can stop thinking of it. __________________ Good judgement is the product of experience...Experience is the product of bad judgement. Sometimes The Faster It Gets, The Less You Need To Know. But You Gotta Remember The Smarter It Gets, The Furthur It's Gonna Go.

03-07-2009, 07:37 PM	#12
zed yellow don't corner well Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Kansas City, KS Moto: 06 ZX10R Posts: 1,243	oh yeah, love the look of the ZX9 that would make it to my short list too.

03-15-2009, 12:26 AM	#19
Mr Lefty TWFix Legend Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Denver CO Moto: 01 BMW F650GS Dakar Posts: 15,677	so eric... have you ridden it yet?