Z1000

[kraven]

the transmission is like going from a tractor to a BMW.

I chuckled at this because of how agricultural BMW bike gearboxes are. Or can be.

I agree about the power delivery of the zed. It's just a lot of useable power without the twitchiness of the race replicas.
When you ride in the mountains a lot, you find yourself rowing the gears all the time with a sport bike, unless you have a torquey bike like the Zed.

[southwade]

Originally Posted by kraven

I chuckled at this because of how agricultural BMW bike gearboxes are. Or can be.

I agree about the power delivery of the zed. It's just a lot of useable power without the twitchiness of the race replicas.
When you ride in the mountains a lot, you find yourself rowing the gears all the time with a sport bike, unless you have a torquey bike like the Zed.

Ok, sorry... in my head I was referring to high level BMW cars, not the bikes. Sorry.

[southwade]

20121024-IMG_1955 by Southwade, on Flickr

[southwade]

forever alone...

2012 Kawasaki Z1000 by Southwade, on Flickr

[kraven]

Originally Posted by southwade

Ok, sorry... in my head I was referring to high level BMW cars, not the bikes. Sorry.

I know, Wade. I wasn't trying to bust your balls.

BTW, I love your tumblr. Please keep it going.

[DannyZRC]

Originally Posted by southwade

Ok, sorry... in my head I was referring to high level BMW cars, not the bikes. Sorry.

BMW car gearboxes are just as terrible, :p

[southwade]

[DannyZRC]

Originally Posted by southwade

Indeed.

(nice bike and pics, as an aside)

[southwade]

Kawasaki Z1000 by Southwade, on Flickr

[Phat Ham]

"The power of christ compels you"

[southwade]

Originally Posted by Phat Ham

"The power of christ compels you"

[motocopter]

Originally Posted by southwade

Kawasaki Z1000 by Southwade, on Flickr

I really like this picture!

[southwade]

Kawasaki Z1000 by Southwade, on Flickr


Kawasaki Z1000 by Southwade, on Flickr


Kawasaki Z1000 by Southwade, on Flickr


Kawasaki Z1000 by Southwade, on Flickr


Kawasaki Z1000 by Southwade, on Flickr

[Bald Kirk]

Originally Posted by southwade

Do you like the Urban Brawlers?

Sorry for the late response, yes I like them alot. I run them without the inserts and they make a good bit of sound. I bought them off the Z1000 forum cheap so I can always sell them and put the mufflers back on if I choose. Black is the only way to go if you ask me.

[southwade]

Originally Posted by Bald Kirk

Sorry for the late response, yes I like them alot. I run them without the inserts and they make a good bit of sound. I bought them off the Z1000 forum cheap so I can always sell them and put the mufflers back on if I choose. Black is the only way to go if you ask me.

I'm having a hard time finding a really good reason to modify this bike at all... I absolutely love it just how it is, lol.