Motoaholic In Bkk Called As My New Z1000 Arrived

[yankee99]

Did 200 kilos about 3-4 hours from bkk to pattaya. I was lost getting out of bkk. Here are some of my first impressions.

1. with me and the wife about 145kilos the brakes seem weak. In general i normally use the front only [not a good habit] but found myself pulling hard on the lever and pressing hard on the pedal.

2. Not thrilled with the mirrors but this may be a adjustment.

3. The bike seems to need the start switch pressed twice.

4. I found myself riding up on the tank. Maybe when i ride solo this will change.

5. used 500 baht of gas bkk to pattaya

ok the good

1. Absolutely no fatigue in my hands, wrists or any part of my upper body [10 minutes on a ducati monster had more discomfort.

2. very maneuverable in bkk traffic. Not like a scooter but close to my dtracker

3. When you drop it in first its like butter most of the time silent. I thought it wasnt in gear but it always was.

4. this is one smooth engine . Its amazing with virtually no vibration

5. I kept it under 5-6k but i know its got amazing power

will get some pics tomorrow and post as i can remember more

[NormanW]

Did 200 kilos about 3-4 hours from bkk to pattaya. I was lost getting out of bkk. Here are some of my first impressions.

1. with me and the wife about 145kilos the brakes seem weak. In general i normally use the front only [not a good habit] but found myself pulling hard on the lever and pressing hard on the pedal.

2. Not thrilled with the mirrors but this may be a adjustment.

3. The bike seems to need the start switch pressed twice.

4. I found myself riding up on the tank. Maybe when i ride solo this will change.

5. used 500 baht of gas bkk to pattaya

ok the good

1. Absolutely no fatigue in my hands, wrists or any part of my upper body [10 minutes on a ducati monster had more discomfort.

2. very maneuverable in bkk traffic. Not like a scooter but close to my dtracker

3. When you drop it in first its like butter most of the time silent. I thought it wasnt in gear but it always was.

4. this is one smooth engine . Its amazing with virtually no vibration

5. I kept it under 5-6k but i know its got amazing power

will get some pics tomorrow and post as i can remember more

Hey was that you I just passed and pipped my horn and gave you the thumbs up on the 7 motorway back into Pattaya?

You had someone on the back???

[yankee99]

Did 200 kilos about 3-4 hours from bkk to pattaya. I was lost getting out of bkk. Here are some of my first impressions.

1. with me and the wife about 145kilos the brakes seem weak. In general i normally use the front only [not a good habit] but found myself pulling hard on the lever and pressing hard on the pedal.

2. Not thrilled with the mirrors but this may be a adjustment.

3. The bike seems to need the start switch pressed twice.

4. I found myself riding up on the tank. Maybe when i ride solo this will change.

5. used 500 baht of gas bkk to pattaya

ok the good

1. Absolutely no fatigue in my hands, wrists or any part of my upper body [10 minutes on a ducati monster had more discomfort.

2. very maneuverable in bkk traffic. Not like a scooter but close to my dtracker

3. When you drop it in first its like butter most of the time silent. I thought it wasnt in gear but it always was.

4. this is one smooth engine . Its amazing with virtually no vibration

5. I kept it under 5-6k but i know its got amazing power

will get some pics tomorrow and post as i can remember more

Hey was that you I just passed and pipped my horn and gave you the thumbs up on the 7 motorway back into Pattaya?

You had someone on the back???

yes you had leathers on ? left handed thumbs as you went by me like i was sleeping.

Edited December 20, 2012 by yankee99

[nikster]

Congrats on the bike, now how about some piccies? Please?!

I wasn't that impressed with the Z1000 looks but the new colors - retro I suppose - are very cool IMO. Can't believe this bike is lighter than the Z800 *and* has 40 HP more.

As for the brakes, did you break in the brake pads? If not, it might take a while for them to achieve optimal performance. Also the tires are slippery when new. Take it easy with the beast...

[NormanW]

Did 200 kilos about 3-4 hours from bkk to pattaya. I was lost getting out of bkk. Here are some of my first impressions.

1. with me and the wife about 145kilos the brakes seem weak. In general i normally use the front only [not a good habit] but found myself pulling hard on the lever and pressing hard on the pedal.

2. Not thrilled with the mirrors but this may be a adjustment.

3. The bike seems to need the start switch pressed twice.

4. I found myself riding up on the tank. Maybe when i ride solo this will change.

5. used 500 baht of gas bkk to pattaya

ok the good

1. Absolutely no fatigue in my hands, wrists or any part of my upper body [10 minutes on a ducati monster had more discomfort.

2. very maneuverable in bkk traffic. Not like a scooter but close to my dtracker

3. When you drop it in first its like butter most of the time silent. I thought it wasnt in gear but it always was.

4. this is one smooth engine . Its amazing with virtually no vibration

5. I kept it under 5-6k but i know its got amazing power

will get some pics tomorrow and post as i can remember more

Hey was that you I just passed and pipped my horn and gave you the thumbs up on the 7 motorway back into Pattaya?

You had someone on the back???

yes you had leathers on ? left handed thumbs as you went by me like i was sleeping.

Yes hahaha nice 1

Once your brakes are bedded in you'll be doing a stoppie at every traffic lights 555

Here's a link of a video I took today

Enjoy your bike kap

[moe666]

congradulations on the bike. What kind of a visa do you have for the financing and how did they work it out.

[yankee99]

Here are some phone pics from around their store. They have a service shop across the soi which i did not visit.

adding the tidy tail the original was a monster

lots of bike looking for homes

Giving the free required 4 litres

more z1000 waiting to be picked up

the shop

Where are they going to store these?

On site financing waiting for you.

shes sleeping in her new home

[yankee99]

congradulations on the bike. What kind of a visa do you have for the financing and how did they work it out.

I am on a marriage visa. Typical paper work of visas and bank statements. I also had a yellow house book. My wife signed and 25% down

[KarlHatton]

How yer doing Karl after Bira that day?

All sorted?

Yeah, thanks - bike is OK, hand is 90%....

[BSJ]

"5. used 500 baht of gas bkk to pattaya"

You do remember the instructions...... " keep rpms @50% first 1000k" ???

Edited December 21, 2012 by BSJ

[moe666]

congradulations on the bike. What kind of a visa do you have for the financing and how did they work it out.

I am on a marriage visa. Typical paper work of visas and bank statements. I also had a yellow house book. My wife signed and 25% down

o ok basicaly in the wwifes name nice looking bike Edited December 21, 2012 by moe666

[yankee99]

congradulations on the bike. What kind of a visa do you have for the financing and how did they work it out.

I am on a marriage visa. Typical paper work of visas and bank statements. I also had a yellow house book. My wife signed and 25% down

o ok basicaly in the wwifes name nice looking bike

No its in my name 100% She is a co-signer on the loan. When the last payment is made the book is in my name 100%. When payments arent made they will look for the co-signer to pay.

[nikster]

cool pix! definitely the best color scheme on the Z1000 so far.

[loserlazer]

I do not understand %50 during first 1000 km.

Do they recommend it Thai style or is it written in the manual?

Cool bike man. Envy you. Get some evil eye talisman for sore eyes and get it labelled with relics by monks in a temple for couple of hundred bahts just for precaution haha:D

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[yankee99]

I do not understand %50 during first 1000 km.

Do they recommend it Thai style or is it written in the manual?

Cool bike man. Envy you. Get some evil eye talisman for sore eyes and get it labelled with relics by monks in a temple for couple of hundred bahts just for precaution haha:D

Sent from my GT-N7100 using Thaivisa Connect App

Thats the thai way. I read the manual last night and its very different. First 600 miles under 4000rpm. 600-1000 miles under 6000 rpm. I will stick with the book . Same with gas got misleading that advice. Thai says 95 benz first. 91 benz second. 95 gasahol third choice. The book says never use 91 benz or gasahol. I have been runnig only 95 gasahol.

[yankee99]

[mervyn yap]

Congrats.That is a awesome bike.

[snowflake]

So, where is the review of the bike? I am waiting!!!

AND

some pictures

[yankee99]

So, where is the review of the bike? I am waiting!!!

AND

some pictures

Unfortunately i had a accident riding my klx250 in the jungle last week. i can hardly walk to the bathroom. Its torture looking at her behind me as she is lonely. I can tell you after my short experience this might be the best bike i have owned. I have owned many bikes fxr, fat boy, ninja 900, ninja 250, cbr 150, 600rr and many dirt bikes.

I will tell you its fast scary fast that of course is the thrill.

[snowflake]

Sorry to hear that. Get well soon...

If you need someone to ride it for you while you get better, just send a pm to me...