Got a sorta offer yersterday

ericr · 03-06-2009, 11:40 AM

Guy I know rode by the dealership yesterday on an '03 Z1000 he picked up a little while back. Asked if I wanted to work out a trade for my bike. I'm sure the Z would be fun but I don't know if it'll be a good long distance/all day riding bike. I want an FZ1 but this one's is tempting....

Throw some thoughts and opinions. Anyone had a Z1000 to give me more insite?

OTB · 03-06-2009, 11:55 AM

I had one and it was a wheelie monster. It was also a bit buzzy in the pegs, and ther is no respite from the wind blast. The FZ1 would be a better long distance bike IMHO. FWIW.

Porkchop · 03-06-2009, 11:55 AM

TAKE IT!!!!

It actually has a modified ZX-9R motor in it. Its known as the wheelie monster.... the front is so light. Supprisingly its comfortable, but comparitively speaking, has no wind protection vs. the FZ1.

Of course i havnt ridden one, but i like them, so ive read up on them quite a bit.

Do some reading, take a test ride. When he said he would work out a trade.... did he mean he was going to be paying you???? The first gens aren't really super expensive.

That color is sweet too.

ericr · 03-06-2009, 12:01 PM

He'd have to give me some boot with it. Mine is worth about 1600 more book value without any of the stuff I've put on it. I know that's not much of a factor but 7K worth of mods I'm gonna get something for it.

I'd love to have it as a "second" hooligan bike, but can't do 2 right now

Rider · 03-06-2009, 12:05 PM

The Kawasaki's are vibe happy by nature. At 4Krpm the rear view mirrors became useless. I had the little brother to the Z1000, aZ750. They are comfy enough for an all day ride, but not as comfy as the FZ1 as the bars are a little higher on the Yamaha. And like everyone else has said, they are wheelie monsters. Great low end torque but they don't have much of a top end. 140-150 tops. Not that you'll ever need to go that fast.

Phenix_Rider · 03-06-2009, 01:21 PM

I'd take the Z over an FZ. As long as you're not slabbing all day, I wouldn't think wind blast should be a problem. Anything is better than a cruiser

ericr · 03-07-2009, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Rider

Great low end torque but they don't have much of a top end. 140-150 tops. Not that you'll ever need to go that fast.

You're right, not that I'd need more speed but the FZ tops out around 160 or so I think. That's not a big issue really.

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Originally Posted by Phenix_Rider

I'd take the Z over an FZ. As long as you're not slabbing all day, I wouldn't think wind blast should be a problem. Anything is better than a cruiser

I don't do much slabbing if I can help it but I do all day rides on 2 lane highways around here and that's about the same over a day.

I think I might ask him if he wants to trade out for a day or two next weekend so I can get a feel for it and see if I'd like it enough to trade.

zed · 03-07-2009, 11:22 AM

I have a friend that took a trip from Denver up through Nebraska to mid Illinois and back with his woman on the back. he says it's pretty good in the twisties around Denver too.

Mr Lefty · 03-07-2009, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by ericr

I think I might ask him if he wants to trade out for a day or two next weekend so I can get a feel for it and see if I'd like it enough to trade.

that's exactly what you need to do... find a nice weekend... and trade it out... or just plan a long route with him... something that has a little bit of everything, slab, twistys, sweepers, lights... ect... and swap bikes.

we talked about the Z1000... and you know I like the FZ1 much more... only because if I was buying something like that... long trips would be on the books.

good luck either way...

No Worries · 03-07-2009, 01:27 PM

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.

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Porkchop 125GP Champion Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Worthington, OH Moto: Empty Garage Posts: 3,418	TAKE IT!!!! It actually has a modified ZX-9R motor in it. Its known as the wheelie monster.... the front is so light. Supprisingly its comfortable, but comparitively speaking, has no wind protection vs. the FZ1. Of course i havnt ridden one, but i like them, so ive read up on them quite a bit. Do some reading, take a test ride. When he said he would work out a trade.... did he mean he was going to be paying you???? The first gens aren't really super expensive. That color is sweet too. __________________ *Coming soon? 2010 Ducati Monster 696 - Sold 1984 Honda VF500F - Sold 1999 Yamaha R6 - Sold

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OTB The Man Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: CrabTown USA Moto: 00 Bimota DB4 Posts: 823	I had one and it was a wheelie monster. It was also a bit buzzy in the pegs, and ther is no respite from the wind blast. The FZ1 would be a better long distance bike IMHO. FWIW.

03-06-2009, 12:05 PM	#5
Rider Moto GP Star Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 12,156	The Kawasaki's are vibe happy by nature. At 4Krpm the rear view mirrors became useless. I had the little brother to the Z1000, aZ750. They are comfy enough for an all day ride, but not as comfy as the FZ1 as the bars are a little higher on the Yamaha. And like everyone else has said, they are wheelie monsters. Great low end torque but they don't have much of a top end. 140-150 tops. Not that you'll ever need to go that fast.

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zed yellow don't corner well Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Kansas City, KS Moto: 06 ZX10R Posts: 1,243	I have a friend that took a trip from Denver up through Nebraska to mid Illinois and back with his woman on the back. he says it's pretty good in the twisties around Denver too.

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No Worries Keyboard Racer Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mile High City Moto: Old Superbikes Posts: 1,016	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.