2013 Kawasaki Z1000

[mania]

There was a group buy on the z1000 forum otherwise i might not have went for it.

Did you get a good price?

Those that I have seen are kind of pricey for what they are I think I saw 17k baht?

[yankee99]

There was a group buy on the z1000 forum otherwise i might not have went for it.

Did you get a good price?Those that I have seen are kind of pricey for what they are I think I saw 17k baht?

$400usd shipped to florida

[RubberSideDown]

$400 is about right from MotoMummy.com- dampers look cool, and I thought about getting one, but it will block the steering stem on my bike and that's where I'm gonna mount my GPS.

[NormanW]

Has anyone with a Z1000 changed the 'massive' front brake reservoir ?? If yes, any pics and info would be gratefully received

That's my 'to do' list Karl.

Obviously Rizoma will save the day there with one of their exquisite pieces

[mania]

$400 is about right from MotoMummy.com- dampers look cool, and I thought about getting one, but it will block the steering stem on my bike and that's where I'm gonna mount my GPS.

Looks aside I guess just depends on bike & how you ride.

I can say I only had a bike or two that needed it. An older 900RR

that I had modded a bit definitely needed it if pulling hard out of corners

with the front getting light if I hit a bump or rough patch it would start the oscillations

which only need be felt once to put the fear of a full blown tank slapper in you

PS: side note...The best ever tank slappers can always be seen on some of the IOM TT videos

[NormanW]

$400 is about right from MotoMummy.com- dampers look cool, and I thought about getting one, but it will block the steering stem on my bike and that's where I'm gonna mount my GPS.

Looks aside I guess just depends on bike & how you ride.

I can say I only had a bike or two that needed it. An older 900RR

that I had modded a bit definitely needed it if pulling hard out of corners

with the front getting light if I hit a bump or rough patch it would start the oscillations

which only need be felt once to put the fear of a full blown tank slapper in you

A steering damper is necessary for a Z 1000 I feel.

Especially when you are gunning it away from the lights and the front end is very light all the way to 120 clicks and beyond

[mania]

A steering damper is necessary for a Z 1000 I feel.

Especially when you are gunning it away from the lights and the front end is very light all the way to 120 clicks and beyond

I would think so too.

Also the roads here are not the best.

High power = light front exiting turns + bad pave = chatter & we know what comes next.

I think that is why we see so many tank slappers on IOM

They are dealing with real world roads not smooth track.

[NormanW]

A steering damper is necessary for a Z 1000 I feel.

Especially when you are gunning it away from the lights and the front end is very light all the way to 120 clicks and beyond

I would think so too.

Also the roads here are not the best.

High power = light front exiting turns + bad pave = chatter & we know what comes next.

I think that is why we see so many tank slappers on IOM

They are dealing with real world roads not smooth track.

Correct - going to watch the Senior race now.

And relax.

[RubberSideDown]

$400 is about right from MotoMummy.com- dampers look cool, and I thought about getting one, but it will block the steering stem on my bike and that's where I'm gonna mount my GPS.

Looks aside I guess just depends on bike & how you ride.

I can say I only had a bike or two that needed it. An older 900RR

that I had modded a bit definitely needed it if pulling hard out of corners

with the front getting light if I hit a bump or rough patch it would start the oscillations

which only need be felt once to put the fear of a full blown tank slapper in you

A steering damper is necessary for a Z 1000 I feel.

Especially when you are gunning it away from the lights and the front end is very light all the way to 120 clicks and beyond

On some bikes they're necessary- on a 1st-gen 900RR with a 16" front wheel a damper was a good idea- tank-slappers were frequent occurrences.

On my bike, I have yet to read a report of a serious tank-slapper- it seems to be very stable (I say 'seems' as I don't have it yet- now it's supposed to be Saturday...), and I'd probably only end up slowing down what is already not exactly the fastest steering on the road.

That said, they DO look cool, and I'd probably still get one (most likely the Scott's or the GPR) if I didn't need the steering stem for my mount.

[mania]

On some bikes they're necessary-

Agreed, rake & trail + power & weight all have a reaction & some bikes

are just more planted depending on geometry

If your reading forums of 1400 owners & they are not using them then probably fine without.

[yankee99]

This is how i mounted my gps of course if you dont like that style mirrors then its ng

[RubberSideDown]

I noticed the ball mount earlier- that won't work for my application, but it's a good spot if you move your mirrors.

[BSJ]

This is how i mounted my gps of course if you dont like that style mirrors then its ng

Those mirrors would be great if you can sling them upside down and still see whats behind you!

[GooEng]

Think the standard looks and style of your Z1000 are a trifle dull?

A few simple mods and you could have this!

Spotted today on BikeEXIF site......

[mania]

Think the standard looks and style of your Z1000 are a trifle dull?

A few simple mods and you could have this!

ImageUploadedByThaivisa Connect Thailand1371206557.353073.jpg

Spotted today on BikeEXIF site......

Holy Kermit !

Who is going to clean all those spokes

[yankee99]

What part of that resembles a z1000?

[RubberSideDown]

Think the standard looks and style of your Z1000 are a trifle dull?A few simple mods and you could have this!ImageUploadedByThaivisa Connect Thailand1371206557.353073.jpgSpotted today on BikeEXIF site......

Wow- they've completely destroyed a beautiful bike- the 'Blade Runner' look is gone.

[GooEng]

What part of that resembles a z1000?

It's a heavily customised 2000 Z1000 apparently. The engine I guess is the part with the closest resemblance!

[GooEng]

Think the standard looks and style of your Z1000 are a trifle dull?A few simple mods and you could have this!ImageUploadedByThaivisa Connect Thailand1371206557.353073.jpgSpotted today on BikeEXIF site......

Correction - I spotted the photo on a Facebook update from BikeCraft magazine, not BikeEXIF as stated.

[NormanW]

What part of that resembles a z1000?

Engine block.

The exhaust looks errr, different!!!

[yankee99]

What part of that resembles a z1000?

Engine block.

The exhaust looks errr, different!!!

Doesn't resemble a 2013 block

[mania]

Norm now that you have had the Z awhile what are your thoughts?

Having come off the 650 how do they compare?

Now don't just say the Z wheelies easier

Power of course greater but what about the rest?

Handling, powerband characteristics etc..

Would be interested to hear what you think

[bigdod]

i would like to know if its restricted ? If yes can it be opened up....

I saw the Z1000 advertised on facebook recently by one of the bike importers and they were asking 690,000 but they said it was the USA unrestricted version and not the restricted Japanese version that Kawasaki sell here. Not sure it's worth another 100k!

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Any info on what the restriction is and if it can be by-passed..??

[yankee99]

i would like to know if its restricted ? If yes can it be opened up....

I saw the Z1000 advertised on facebook recently by one of the bike importers and they were asking 690,000 but they said it was the USA unrestricted version and not the restricted Japanese version that Kawasaki sell here. Not sure it's worth another 100k!

Sent from my GT-I9003 using Thaivisa Connect App

Any info on what the restriction is and if it can be by-passed..??

The Thai models are unrestricted.

[bigdod]

i would like to know if its restricted ? If yes can it be opened up....

I saw the Z1000 advertised on facebook recently by one of the bike importers and they were asking 690,000 but they said it was the USA unrestricted version and not the restricted Japanese version that Kawasaki sell here. Not sure it's worth another 100k!

Sent from my GT-I9003 using Thaivisa Connect App

Any info on what the restriction is and if it can be by-passed..??

The Thai models are unrestricted.

Cheers...

I've been looking at Triumph Speed Triple & Suzuki's B-King, but they're prohibitively expensive, so considering one of these instead... I'm not sold on the colour schemes though...

[RubberSideDown]

There is no 'Japanese restricted version' of the Z1000- it's not even offered on the Kawasaki Japan website (meaning if you want one in Japan you have to buy an 'export version' and pay additional taxes).

The Z1000 and ZX-14R sold through Kawasaki Thailand are both full-power.

[mania]

There is no 'Japanese restricted version' of the Z1000- it's not even offered on the Kawasaki Japan website (meaning if you want one in Japan you have to buy an 'export version' and pay additional taxes).

The Z1000 and ZX-14R sold through Kawasaki Thailand are both full-power.

My guess is the original old post he quoted that said a "importer" brought in the unrestricted bike was talking about a

ZX10R 1000 not a Z1000

[bigdod]

There is no 'Japanese restricted version' of the Z1000- it's not even offered on the Kawasaki Japan website (meaning if you want one in Japan you have to buy an 'export version' and pay additional taxes).

The Z1000 and ZX-14R sold through Kawasaki Thailand are both full-power.

My guess is the original old post he quoted that said a "importer" brought in the unrestricted bike was talking about a

ZX10R 1000 not a Z1000

Yeah, could be...I'm not very "up to the minute" with all the latest motorcycling news, hence me asking about restrictions rather than accepting it as gospel...

[KarlHatton]

Has anyone with a Z1000 changed the 'massive' front brake reservoir ?? If yes, any pics and info would be gratefully received

That's my 'to do' list Karl.

Obviously Rizoma will save the day there with one of their exquisite pieces

Just after I ordered a Rizoma (~US$79) I found this one that looks pretty nice .

[mania]