[Group] Kawasaki Zs Lovers

[yixi_31]

yah.. i think it's mainly cosmestic too.. only difference i know of between 2003 model and the rest is the immobiliser.. only 2004 onwards have the immobiliser

[yohji]

Pre-2007 model looks so much nicer ..

[joshdway]

cosmestic such as the exos?

 

that's the most visible

 

not improvement, rework on the engine, tranny etc?

[yixi_31]

The 03 to 06 models have inverted front forks that's adjustable only on one side.. =S

but the current model is adjustable on both sides, i think.

Also the rear suspension is much better than the old ones!

[joshdway]

thanks guys

 

but yixi, i dont quite understand what do u mean by suspension which is adjustable for just one side?

 

doesnt seem to make sense to me. maybe i am a little dense, care to explain?

 

also,

 

what are the common issues with the bike, most likely looking at a 04 unit.

 

what breaks most easily and any issues with maintainence?

 

also, what's the mkt price for the 04 z1000s?

assuming stock? 75,000km mileage?

[diruiz]

i'm guessing about 8 - 10k... depends when registered.

[lifeless99]

for a year 2004 , at least $7.5k and abv

[joshdway]

that's what i thought too

7.5k to 8k will be a fair price for a stock non garage queen....

 

thks for the input again guys

[lifeless99]

get a 09 la

[diruiz]

was wondering, any of the Z riders here ever toured North? If so, did you guys change any parts? Eg. windshield? If not interested in going??

 

I planning to go this coming April. Prob Melaka - but not sure what parts to change prior to gg....

[lifeless99]

Bro how your brakes, good bo ?

[diruiz]

Stock Nissin brakes... Although I wish I had took the brembos from my ex bike though. It's good... both front n rear bites well, never tried any stoppies though... hhaha Why?

[lifeless99]

Bro........u goin on which date?

 

I got 1 complimentary ticket...but duno wana go anot...

 

shiok or not new brake?

[diruiz]

bro, sorry my Z not new. 2nd hand... 05 model. I've never felt how SHIOK brakes can feel though - LoL. only throttle...

[ColourBlind]

Anymore kopi outing?????????

[lifeless99]

Anymore kopi outing?????????

 

How your NEW BRAKE PUMP...power bo !!!

 

can stop in 3sec 0-100km....

 

anyway it looks very nice on your bike my next project will be AP racing can't tahan liao after seeing u install the Brembo Master pump

[ColourBlind]

How your NEW BRAKE PUMP...power bo !!!

 

can stop in 3sec 0-100km....

 

anyway it looks very nice on your bike my next project will be AP racing can't tahan liao after seeing u install the Brembo Master pump

 

Haha....i got new evil project cming up bro...............hahaha.....

[diruiz]

hey guys where can i get a nice clutch cover? sumthing w a "Z" on it. i saw it on youtube.

[yixi_31]

thanks guys

 

but yixi, i dont quite understand what do u mean by suspension which is adjustable for just one side?

 

doesnt seem to make sense to me. maybe i am a little dense, care to explain?

 

usually if the front forks are adjustable, you can adjust it harder or softer, through the knob at the top end of the fork (near the handle bar) on BOTH the fork, right?

 

for the pre-07 models, the hard/soft adjustment is only on ONE of the front fork.. leaving the other fork non-adjustable..

 

not that it really matters i suppose? since both the forks and suspension are pretty crappy to start off with..

[joshdway]

usually if the front forks are adjustable, you can adjust it harder or softer, through the knob at the top end of the fork (near the handle bar) on BOTH the fork, right?

 

for the pre-07 models, the hard/soft adjustment is only on ONE of the front fork.. leaving the other fork non-adjustable..

 

not that it really matters i suppose? since both the forks and suspension are pretty crappy to start off with..

 

 

i gather that you are talking about adjustment for the rebound and compression?

that much i understand

 

but to only be able to adjust it for one side? meaning the rate and distance of travel for both front forks are potentially different? that i am lost

 

how is that possible and what were the kawasaki engineerers tinking?

[yixi_31]

i gather that you are talking about adjustment for the rebound and compression?

that much i understand

 

but to only be able to adjust it for one side? meaning the rate and distance of travel for both front forks are potentially different? that i am lost

 

how is that possible and what were the kawasaki engineerers tinking?

 

I just dug out my manual..

and yah, the rebound damping force adjuster is only one the right fork..

 

Anyway, took this out from an old article in motorcyclistonline.com

"There's no compression damping adjustment at front or rear, and only the right fork leg is adjustable for rebound. The assumption is that the legs are so rigidly held together that tweaking one will have the same effect on the other."

 

I suppose that's the reason that kawasaki gave..? Not entirely convincing, but what to do? It was probably a cost cutting measure..

[lifeless99]

helo to all Z1 rider

[lifeless99]

Bro my Birthday coming.

 

Height: 168cm

Weight: 67Kg

Waist: 32 to 33 inchs

Shoe Size: US 8.5

[Guest tangolima]

hello bros

 

anyone keen to go for KL for lunch next week?

[lifeless99]

hello bros

 

anyone keen to go for KL for lunch next week?

 

Wah power LUNCH at K.L......