kawasaki zx-9

[mikeb]

i have a line on one for good money. i rode it last weekend and it ran strong. little more power than the vfr i really don't want another carb bike but this one is so smooth. anybody have experience with these? was it good/bad? i can't stand not having a bike and i'm ready to pull the trigger and buy it.

[skiierx]

get a hold of RYE

[bigred875]

from what i understand they aer one of the best all around sportbikes yuo can get...and under rated..

[mikeb]

i'm working on it hammer head

[Rye]

What year?

[mikeb]

Originally posted by Rye
What year?

its a 2000. real good shape. under 10,000 miles.

[gonzo6]

Rye might have a zx7 motor that would fit right in that thing...
call it a de-tune?

[ZX-12R]

Always loved the ZX-9. It is very comfortable, has tons of power, and handles surprisingly well. By the time I could comfortably afford one, the 12R had come out so I bought the 9R on steroids. If I had the money, I would still like to pick one up. They are a lot of fun!

You can also get a big bore kit from Muzzy that will put the 9R up to 200RWHP on motor alone!

[Rye]

Factory jet kit and a full system and your looking at over 140 hp @ the wheel. When I was in San Diego, I sat in on a friends bike being tuned by Lee's Cycle. Factory kit and an Akrapovic full system netted 141hp without much massaging. Probably the most underated bike since its remake in '98. Suffered from underwhelming (but still very capable) suspension and what some would say...plain looks. The magazines drove it into the ground because it did everything right and did not have the narrow focus of the latest liter bikes. Worth every penny.

[Rye]

[QUOTE]Originally posted by ZX-12R
Always loved the ZX-9. It is very comfortable, has tons of power, and handles surprisingly well. By the time I could comfortably afford one, the 12R had come out so I bought the 9R on steroids. If I had the money, I would still like to pick one up. They are a lot of fun!

You can also get a big bore kit from Muzzy that will put the 9R up to 200RWHP on motor alone! [/QUOTE

I think the Muzzy kit puts out 165 on pump fuel. Zlock racing also makes a great bigbore setup for it. I had been thinking of doing the bigbore kit on my model 9r motor. Brings it out to a 950 and 150+ hp. Zlocks kit is only $ 1200.

[mikeb]

thanks for your input. i've read alot of write ups on the web. seems like a great allround bike. i don't think i need the big bore kit well atleast not right now i should be on it by the end of the week if the deal go's the way i want.

[gonzo6]

Does this mean youl be changing your screen name to whatevercolorZXR?

[mikeb]

Originally posted by gonzo6
Does this mean youl be changing your screen name to whatevercolorZXR?

no shit huh! hows about dark almost black blue and red zx-9r. never drink and pick a screen name

i guess i'll have to change it.

[gonzo6]

Originally posted by blackvfr
no shit huh! hows about dark almost black blue and red zx-9r. never drink and pick a screen name

i guess i'll have to change it.

Solve the problem all at once and call urself whatever you drink...

or in this case eat...
'they call me...tater salad"

[mikeb]

" ya caught the tater "

[mikeb]

Originally posted by Leebo
Damn Mike, you are gonna have to go out and by a shit load of after market crap now .
Weather forecast for Saturday looks promising for a ride.
Lee

what? i always leave my shit stock

saterday is t-ball and fishing. hows about sunday close to home?

[slaps76]

Hey, noticed in the comedy thread(SV for sale) you got the ZX9.

Congrats! Got pics yet?

[mikeb]

Originally posted by slaps76
Hey, noticed in the comedy thread(SV for sale) you got the ZX9.

Congrats! Got pics yet?

thanks. i'll try to get pics this weekend. i pick it up tomorrow. i wanted the dealer to service a few things first and they ordered a new hot bodies plate braket. i can't wait!

[bigred875]

SQUID! lol j/k now make with the pics!

[bump909]

where the fuck are the pics?

[Ducrappy]

congrats Mike
I can't wait to get back out on a ride with ya

[odduc]

So, we *are* riding this weekend ?!?!?!?!?!?!

Nice !!!!! Welcome back !!!

[Ducrappy]

Originally posted by Leebo
I dont know tim, like he said he is no longer a member of the SSS club.


Lee

Anyone have a cutting torch? We could fix that in a jiffy

[mikeb]

hey no torches around my zx9izzle


when is the next ride? i need to put some miles on that thing. its been way to long since we've all got out together.

i'll have to get some pics when the girl lets me touch the camera. there's kind of a jealous vibe between the bike and her. its quite funny.

[stoinkythepig]

My 2001 is mechanically identical to yours. It's been the most trouble free vehicle I have ever owned. It has 46,000 miles since I got it new in 2002 and has had zero defects. Eats tires though; I think I'm on my 12th set. Mine is stock, no pipe or jet kit.

It feels about 50 lbs lighter on the road if you put 6mm worth of washers between the rear shock and it's mount to jack up the rear, then set sag and stuff. Much nicer in cold weather with synthetic fork oil too.