List the modifications on this bike: Rear hugger and Baglux tank bag.
Power is fantastic, seemingly never ending power. Smooth delivery. Had carbs replaced due to one occurance of carb icing but other than that it is a faultless performer.
Again, brilliant brakes. If you use them over and over again hard, then it can lose some feel but overall fantastic.
Had to adjust the compression a bit as it was a bit too soft for my lardy weight. Now it is OK. Could do with some more adjustments by a company that knows!!
Overall, a very enjoyable, comfortable, more than capable and extremely fast bike.
After a year I had the carbs rejetted, installed a full-system Muzzy exhaust with an oval titanium canister, and had it dyno-tuned (142.4 HP with 75.0 ft/lbs of torgue). Just recently had steel-braided lines put on up front with Ferodo pads. Also have a tinted Zero Gravity windscreen and a variety of purple parts (bar ends, brake reservior caps, sprocket nuts, valve stem caps, gas tank bolts) to customize my bike to me.
The power was tremendous and then I rejetted and repiped. WOW! That's why I redid the front brakes, so I could stop as fast as I could accelerate. If I twist my wrist and let her rip I don't have any noticable flat spots, but if I'm tooling around town in a moderate fashion I seem to hit a flat spot around 5000-6000 rpm, or somewhere around there.
Stock brake set-up was quite good and instilled in me a sense of confidence, especially after a couple of near misses with concrete barriers. But now... Get yourself some steel braided lines. They're the kind.
The original suspension set-up was very rigid and didn't give a good ride. I had someone set it up for me and he ran out of adjustment meaning that Kawasaki factory springs suck. If I want a set-up of perfection I'd have to get after-market springs and shock. Whatever.
How could you not like this bike? I've never owned nor ridden an R1, 929RR, or Gixxer 750/1000. What I like about the ZX-9R is that it has a wide front end for you to get behind and very stable. The R1 is very narrow and I recall the 929 seat as being uncomfortable. Part of the reason for buying the ZX-9R was it is a little more comfortable than the other open class bikes. Enjoy!
List the modifications on this bike Ohlins race rear shock, Ohlins internals on forks, Akrapovic Ti full system, 2 degree advancer, Carby factory jet kit and modifications, Full head port and flow, compression raised to 14.5:1, BMC filter, Carbon belly pan and Hugger, smoked D/B screen, SS braided lines.
any flat spots etc. Initially the carburation was very abrupt on transition from power off to power on no matter how careful the application leading to a tendancy for high sides in fast corners. Jet kit carby mods and professional know how fixed this to give a much smoother delivery from zero to redline.
Feel, Strength Standard brakes are strong and even but on the track after hard braking noticable fade so fitted FrenTurbo SS lines kept the standard pads haven't found anything better yet and lasted 20k on the front. back are still stock also but with braided lines.
I like my setup fairly hard the Ohlins changes made this bike drive so much harder out of corners and set up for fast sweepers so much easier it is a pleasure to ride hard and very precise on sticking to the chosen line, I had this professionally installed and setup well worth the cost.
I have had this bike 2 years on the 24th of Dec and while I have made a few it is still essentially the same great bike I bought it does everything well and with 152RWHP on standard fuel nothing short of a 12R has its measure. I have ridden all the latest and greatest bike currently available and while very good I still haven't found one that I would change to at this stage(12R included), a very underated bike in the real world.
520-chain conversion, chopped rear fender w/ custom license plate mount, short stalk turn signals front/rear, Second Look tank bra, stainless steel brake lines front/rear, Muzzy's full titanium exhaust w/ Akrapovic c/f canister, Ohlins fully-adjustable shock, Race Tech gold valves in fork legs, factory 2000 Kawi headlight/front cowl/ram air assembly, HID headlights, Pro-Tek & Competition Werkes footpegs, Marchesini 5-spoke magnesium wheels, "a work in progress".
Pulls like a Clydesdale with stock gearing; Kawi made big improvements on the ram air from '99 to '00. Stock air filter, stock needles shimmed up 1.2mm, running 165 main jets. Last dyno run showed very linear power with a slight flat spot about 4K, which is common. Very strong on top. Power? Second gear no-clutch wheelies.
Braided lines a major improvement over stock, which wasn't that bad either. Will upgrade stock 6-pot Tokico calipers for Nissin 6-pots next spring. Stay tuned...
About 142 bhp pulling 435 lbs w/ full tank of gas. Sweet, very sweet. The suspension makes all the difference in this bike. Currently running Pirelli Dragon Evo tires; very happy with those.
I've ridden lots of different bikes; the 9R is a very good ergonomic package with good performance potential... it just takes a little work (and ching, $20K so far) to bring it out. You can make an Gixxer 1000 faster, but it's still a rack. This is all-day comfy.
i just wrecked it stock..but i cut offthe rear black tail mud flap...drilled holes around the reflector..looks great...see it at...http://theycallmecrazychris.tripod.com/ but i am going for the yoshi race only f/s.. jet kit..k&n.. flush mounts...scotts steering damo...ins pays 4 it doing work myself will pay 4 it.. top speed 180 so far..in saint louis missouri..usa
i got the sluggish 2...but i stil can 2nds without clutch...rather die than sell mt bike.. its just hard on full tank of gas..5`11`` 150
had no probs..just dont drive like a fool in traffic..could be better
i have my set up loose for 2nd gear wheelies... i like it hard.. no probs 4 me...just lean and hope..
cant wait til i get it back..i fell off during a tank wheelie..the road was damp..came down dlid..bucked me...broken shoulder blade..collar bone...both left side road rash..i just learned tank wheelies had no probs til i hit wet road... i take my 2nd gear wheelies up to 105-110 80 in first..u se my pics i get it almost str8 up and down...no fuddy duddy camera work here..u gotta check out my pic....we just started..videos this spring,,so come back in a few months ill have more..a month maybe..see how i heel
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any flat spots etc.none
Feel, Strength good
a bit porky but very stable at speed
a screamer, have seen 160 mph +
YOSH RS-3 SLIPON, FENDER ELIMINATOR, SHORT STALK REAR TURN SIGNALS, FLUSH FRONT SIGNALS, HID HEADLIGHTS,CHROME WHEELS AND CHAINGUARD,CARBON FIBER TRIMOUT ALL OVER THE BIKE, SMOKED WINDSCREEN, GREEN NEON, AND GREEN STROBES. CAN SEE BIKE @ RUFFXTREMEZ.COM
ONE FLAT SPOT AT JUST BEFORE 4000RPM, BUT I KNOW IT'S DUE TO THE YOSH SLIP-ON. WHEN I RAN STOCK AND WHEN I HAD THE D&D THERE WAS NO DETECTABLE FLAT SPOT. ALSO THE D&D MADE THE BIKE THE BEST RUNNER BETWEEN THE THREE (NO JETTING DONE) BUT MADE THE MOST NOISE. WHICH ISN'T GOOD WHEN YOU TRY TO LOOSE THE ATTENTION THAT YOU ATTRACTED (IE..COPS). BUT EVEN SO THE BIKE IS WONDERFUL AND DEFINATELY UNDERATED. I DON'T KNOW ABOUT YOU BUT I DON'T SPEND THE MAJORITY OF MY DAY ON THE RACE TRACK DIVING THROUGH THE ESSES. I RIDE IN THE REAL WORLD AND THE BIKES TRACK SHORTCOMINGS RARELY EVER SHOW, AND TRUST ME WHEN I SAY RIDE I MEAN RIDE. WHEN IT COMES TIME TO RACE EVERYBODY TALKS HAYABUSA. WELL I BEAT SO MANY BUSAS LAST YEAR THAT I HAVE MY KAW FRIENDS SCREAMING HAYA-WHAT?! THE BOTTOM LINE IS THAT IT COMES DOWN TO THE RIDER AND YOUR AVERAGE OR ABOVE AVERAGE RIDERS WILL NEVER BE ABLE TO BRING OUT THE FULLEST POTENTIAL OF THE HEAVYWEIGHTS.
FEEL IS EXCELLENT AND SO IS THE STOPPING POWER. ENDOS ARE A MERE SQUEEZE AWAY AND EVEN AFTER SOME BACKROAD BLITZING THE FEEL IS STILL VERY GO
MY BIKE WHEELIES WITH THE GREATEST OF EASE AND STAYS UP UNTIL I PUT IT DOWN AND WHEN I'M 2UP SOMETIMES IT'LL JUST STAY THERE JUST AS FIRMLY PLANTED ON ONE WHEEL AS IF I WERE ON TWO. NOW OF COURSE IT DOESN'T WHEELIE AS EASY AS AN R1 BUT IT IS WITHOUT A DOUBT MORE STABLE NOT ONLY IN THE AIR BUT ALSO DURING LANDINGS NO MATTER IF YOU'RE RIDING 1UP OR 2. ON ROAD TRIPS THE BIKE IS VERY COMFORTABLE ESPECIALLY 1UP. NOW 2UP IS ALSO SURPRISINGLY COMFORTABLE BECAUSE AFTER A FEW 3HR ONE WAY BLITZES 2UP I ONLY RECEIVE SLIGHT WRIST FATIGUE WHICH IS USUALLY CURED BY A 10MIN RUB BY MY PASSENGER WHICH REALLY ISN'T SO BAD IF YOU SEE MY PASSENGERS. THERE IS ONLY 1 BIKE THAT HAS PEEKED MY CURIOSITY SINCE I BOUGHT MY ZX9 AND THAT'S THE GSXR-1000, BUT I WOULD NEVER BY ONE BECAUSE ALTHOUGH IT'S MORE POWERFUL AND I KNOW I COULD TRICK BETTER ON IT I'LL BE 31 THIS YEAR AND I REALLY NEED THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS XTREMEZ AND COMFORT.
ZX9 RULES!!!!!!!
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bike has great power! X-tremely tourquey coming out of first but does have a lag in accellertaion in spots. Overall I am satisfied this bike loce to speed!
rear brake grabs well, but since no abs not a bike for sqeamish! Fish tailer
Handling is good overall Dunlops D208 grip greater than any tire out there!
I am goona take this bike to the track and open it up! I love the wheelies and goin at 150 mph.
Fully Muzzy Exhaust system, "Factory" jetting kit, Zero Gravity dark smoke wind screen, Metzeler MEZ4 front and rear tires, and a chopped fender w/ rear signal mods.
Flat spot depends on the the temp when cold the bike has a flat at around 7000RPM. It has plenty of power or at least enogh to beat every other bike i've matched up against!!!!
Spongy but could use some adjustment. No mods
Great but this is my first bike and it's hard to really say. It's comfortable and has so far proven reliable.
This so far has been a great first bike!!!!! Power, power, and did I mention power. It has so far beaten stock Hayabusa's, Non-stock R1's, 929's 954RR's, Gixxer 1000's.
Fully Muzzy Exhaust system, "Factory" jetting kit, Zero Gravity dark smoke wind screen, Metzeler MEZ4 front and rear tires, and a chopped fender w/ rear signal mods.
Flat spot depends on the the temp when cold the bike has a flat at around 7000RPM. It has plenty of power or at least enough to beat every other bike i've matched up against!!!!
Spongy but could use some adjustment. No mods
Great but this is my first bike and it's hard to really say. It's comfortable and has so far proven reliable.
This so far has been a great first bike!!!!! Power, power, and did I mention power. It has so far beaten stock Hayabusa's, Non-stock R1's, 929's 954RR's, Gixxer 1000's.
my modification are as follows, Ive installed a 998cc piston kit from muzzy, the head had been ported and polish, after market carb, went down one tooth in the front, full muzzy exaust system
no flat spots,but at low rpms it burps alittle, but at 8000 rpms the bike comes to life. piston kit alone gave me 160 rear wheel power, with everything else i'm a little over 185 rear wheel horsepower. im still tweeking this and that so after its all said and done i'll push between 190 to 200 horses.
factory brakes,
same as factory
this bike is a nightmare to all thats right to all bikes out there. r1's 929, 954,i dont consider. i road race alot and this is truly the gsxr1000 killer, i can let the 1000's leave and i'll pick them back up and pass them effortlessly. hayabusa's cant give me nothing in the quarter of a mileand i'll beat them to the eighth with ease. like i said this bike have won me alot of money on the streets, almost so far paid for my work i had done. a few more races that will be paid for. any comments email me at sstockton77@hotmail.com
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IDLE HAS A SLIGHT RUFFNESS BUT OTHER THAN THAT WOW!TWIST IT AND IT IS GONE ,SMOOTH AND SEEMINGLY ENDLESS POWER.
EXELLENT FOR STOCK BRAKES,NICE CONTROL.
ONCE I GOT THE SHOCK ADJUSTED FOR MY STYLE OF RIDING,IT WILL DO WHATEVER THE RIDER IS CAPABLE OF PULLING OFF,CORNERS EXCELLENT!
ALL AROUND GREAT BIKE,I RIDE WITH A GROUP THAT HAS ALL THE LEADER BIKES,PAST 160 SEEMS TO HAVE MORE POWER LEFT THAN THE OTHERS.THIS HAS BEEN TO 180MPH AND IT STILL HAD MORE,I DIDNT.NUFF SAID.THE TEST I SEEN SAID IT WOULD ONLY DO 173MPH,RRIIIGGHHHTTT!IT ROCKS!
not much
get it piped and jetted, and cut the rear tail the first day
its a big bike is all i can say
great...except when i cant land thos twank wheelies
i started making a video of myself and im letting u watch me edit it to diffrent songs.... the first 2 are on there now...10 23 2002.. just highlight this link http://theycallmecrazychris.tripod.com/ and right click and pick copy then paste it in the address bar
not much
get it piped and jetted, and cut the rear tail the first day
its a big bike, thats all i can say
great...except when i cant land those tank wheelies
i started making a video of myself and im letting u watch me edit it to diffrent songs.... the first 2 are on there now...10 23 2002.. just highlight this link http://theycallmecrazychris.tripod.com/ and right click and pick copy then paste it in the address bar
not much
get it piped and jetted, and cut the rear tail the first day
its a big bike, thats all i can say
great...except when i cant land those tank wheelies
i started making a video of myself and im letting u watch me edit it to diffrent songs.... the first 2 are on there now...10 23 2002.. hit this link here http://theycallmecrazychris.tripod.com/
Speedscreen, Sliders, Scotts Stabalizer, DiD x-ring chain, Sprocket Speciality sprockets, hyper white headlights & running light, Pro Grip tank pad, aftermarket Kaw seat covers, rear tire hugger, painted undertail, CLR LED taillight, swingarm sliders, Micron b/o muffler, and to come: stainless steel braided brake lines and kevlar brake pads.
I installed a Micron bolt on muffler and noticed a flat spot below 4,000 and I tuned out the low rpm jets and it seemed to work it out.
The brakes are good but can feel a little mushy at times. But beyond that they have good feedback and response. We'll see what they do when I put on the new stainless braided brake lines, sysnthetic fluid, and kevlar pads.
Handling is great. It's not a GSXR 1000 but it was never designed to be the best of the best. It is the most comfortable bike out there and will handle its bussiness in the twisties. No doubt about that.
This bike is great! There's no second guessing yourself on it no matter what you're doing. Hitting the twisties, ridin' on 1 wheel or just crusing along. It will do it all! Let's not forget that its styling is top notch and second to none!
full muzzy exhaust, jetted out, gold chain
smooth and fast, everyone else in this world with other sportbike complains of stutter problems or flat spot........not here buddy!
excellent front brakes
best all around crotch rocket out there. no vibration, easy as hell to wheelie, known for holding up even after tons of miles, FAST, and use red line fuel additive to keep carbs clean.
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any flat spots etc. flawless victory
Feel, Strength flawless victory
flawless victory
flawless victory
Full Muzzy Exhaust, Stage 1 Jet Kit, K&N Air Filter, Ignition Advancer.
Loads and Loads of power. Not for the weak of heart. Can be a little tricky when getting on the power out of a slow corner. Has a slight hesitation at low RPM's. All in all, super fun to pilot this bike.
Braking has a great feel. Your never left wondering what your front end might do under heavy braking.
Very flickable. The riding position allows you to log in some serious saddle time and still get down and dirty in the twisties.
Overall I rate this bike a 9 out of 10 easily. If your a larger (6'2"+) you won't find a better all out sportbike. The R1 is nice but you'll need some extra cash for a chiropractor.
Stock
no bad flat spots....fairly linear power
Fronts good....back not great
Actually not that great for a 500lb bike.....but not terrible either.
Fairly good bikes.....fairly good power....nothing to write home about.
List the modifications on this bike: *Muzzy Pipe *Jet Kit *520 Conversion Kit *D208's *K&N Filter *Adjusted Carbs & Valves *EBC Rotors
any flat spots etc. *Cold hearted, but when warm it has great power for a 500lb bike.
Feel, Strength: *Replaced stock rotors with EBC's and braking is great.
*Had bike to 150 mph and bike handles well.
Great all around bike for every day use. I love this bike, it's been good to me.
List the modifications on this bike Undertray,Rear Hugger,Akropovic Slip-on,Clear LED Taillight,Flushmount LED blinkers,Muzzy Aluminum cooling fan,Indiglow gauges,Frame sliders
any flat spots etc. Tons of power with stock exhaust.Just got slip-on and weighs 10 pounds lighter. Great sound. Too much snow to ride yet.
Feel, Strength
List the modifications on this bike jet kit full muzzy double bubble screen k&n air filter vance & Hines ignition advance changed sprockets(front and rear) carbs readjusted air shifter after market tail w/flushmount signal lights changed computer
any flat spots etc. none
Feel, Strength good and tight
stiff but not bad at all
this bike is so strong and fast it is almost unbeleavabl.it will brake traction up to 3rd gear while riding hard.it will run 180 plus with the quickness. if one word could describe it, the word would be BEAST!
MUZZY CARBON FIBER SLIP-ON,MOST UNIQIUE EURO TAIL AVIALIBLE MUST SEE,SCOTTS ROTARY DAMPENER,SMOKE ZERO GRAVITY WINDSCREEN,INDIGLO GAUGES FROM STREET RACERSPARTS.COM,FRAME SLIDERS,FLUSH MOUNTED FRONT SIGNAL LITES,MOTUL SINTHETIC OIL,TRYING TO DECIDE ON MUZZY 998CC BORE UPKIT?
I RODE MY BROTHERS 2002 GIXXER 750 AND OTHER BROTHERS 2001 HIGHLY MODIFIED GIXXER 1000.MY BABYS JUST AS SMOOTH EVEN ON STOCK JETS.
JUST AS STRONG AS THE COMPETITION ONLY EVER USED TWO FINGERS TO STOP FROM HIGH SPEED(REALLY HIGH SPEED 170MPH PLUS)REALLY EASY TO GET A GOOD FEEL FOR IN LEARNING STAGES.
LIKE A DREAM. TAKES THE TWISTIES WITH DOMINACE AND GIVES YOU GREAT CONFIDENCE IN 90 DEGREE TIGHT TURNS. MY MOST FAVORITE TURNS ON A SUNDAY AFTERNOON ON MY BIKE.
I LOVE KAWASAKIS APPROUCH WHEN THEY MADE THE ZX9 ITS COMFORTABLE, FUN RIDE FOR LONG RIDES,AND STILL TO MUCH POWER FOR ANY MERE MORTAL.THATS WHY I BOUGHT IT OVER ALL THE REST OF ITS COMPETITION.PLUS ITS THE BEST LOOKING SPORT BIKE TO DATE.IN MY OPINION AT LEAST.WHEELIE ON DUDE.
Full D&D exhaust
perfect power nun better comes to play whenever i want it to
good brakes, real good at high speeds
Goes into the curves nice and smooth and doesn't want to kick back and has enough power 2 take the lead from any bike going into and coming out.The wheel also sets down easy after getting on one wheel no steering damper needed
I dont think that their is any other bike out that has more all around performance like the ZX-9R even if it comes to tricks,curves,or just comin out the hole! And i've been on the R-1,Zx-12,Cbr900,and the busa.the can't tough it!
Akrapovic full titainum system, braided hoses,
Was amazed at the difference the full system made, you can really feel the extra touque,& i struggle to keep the front down in the first two gears, & hit a little ripple in third & Up she goes.. Dreaming of 998 kit, would love supercharger 280bhp........ :- )
Brakes a little sharper after fitting braided hoses, Braking over-all is great, Had to stop really rapidly thanks to some muppet pulling out when i was doing 75 stopped no problem
Inspires confidence, really stable at high speed, 175 & felt really relaxed.
Great bike, it's a shame that so many people read those reviews that say it ain't all that, if fact what i enjoy most is the look of frustration on someones face jsut after you wipped their Gixxer or R1.
List the modifications on this bike: stage 1 jet kit, D&D slip on, ignition advancer K&N air filter
Carburation is ridiculous, not flat spots smooth. Torque everywhere. Snuck away from an 04 Gixxer 1000 and he couldnt pull on me at 155 on up.
smooth and good bite
easy as heck to turn left and right bike is very neutral. I also own a ZX12R and except for raw power the 9R is more fun
The most underated bike out there. Have destroyed Ducatti 998 Gixxer 1000 and with the jetting and air intake mods busas are next. Kawasaki rules!!
Engine: 5 degree ign adv, K&N Filter, Jet Kit (soon), V&H Titanium S4 Exhaust. Body: Hot bodies Under Tail Kit, Fender Eliminator, Carbon Look Windscreen, Targa Rear Seat Eliminator, Pro Impact Frame Sliders on Fairing and Swingarm, Hightechspeed.com Dancing Led Integrated Brake Lights/Turn Signals, Clear lenses all around, LP Carbon Look Flush Mounts for the Front Signals and License Plate Frame, Blue Xenon Lights and City Light, ZX Racing Hand Grips, Lowered 1", Carbon Works Rear Tire Hugger, Kawa Tank Bra.
This is my 1st street bike. I got her at 4,500 miles without a scratch and have enjoyed her ever since. I have been up to 180 indicated on this bike and it can live up to even a Hayabusa at heart. Never had a mechanical problem ever and enjoy rides almost daily. A real chick magnet!
Braking is all stock and as solid as a race capable bike should ever be.
Handling is the same. I've even dragged my shoe on the street. Belongs in Moto GP as that's where it originated from.
Next bike is a production Honda RC51 but i ain't in a rush.
Full Exaust , Cams
To Sean Stockton : all i wanted to know was if you could tell me what carbs you got ? Do You Cams?. I got the same bike i don't have a piston kit , and carbs but i have about 145 horses. Is your bike a true 190-200 horses?Where Are You Located? Are You In New York? If So, Are You Gunna Come Out To Long Island And Race The 1/4 Mile? Because i got alot of 1000 And Zx12 That say 900's Suck.Contact Me Back Or Give Me A Call (631-252-7866)Or E-Mail Me At www.Mellnwa@hotmail.com .We could win alot of money with your bike if its that fast. -Mell
fo-commander, K&N, yoshimura carbon fiber RS3,race ,520chain /sprocket conversion, polished frame, swingarm , sub-frame,and polished out side edge of wheels, vortex rear sets, bright green LEDs all over bike, tinted windsceen, carbon fiber inlay sliders, bars, frame, and swing arm w/polished ends,carbon lower and intake covers and fender sides
With the combo of the flo-commander, K&N , RS3 pipe and the sprocket conversion the power curve is extremly smooth. The power gain is stupid. this bike is so fast.
the brakes are all stock. that is the next item on the wish list, (Galfer rotors, braided lines and pads).
the bike as everone who has one knows , is so comfortable. Evan when you want to get alittle squirly the bike respones great.
if any one want any info on any of the item I mentioned shoot me an E-mail at scorpiojlf@yahoo.com.
Full Akraprovic system. Harris rearsets. dynojet kit K&n filter
no flet spots due to full titanium system. 140 bhp at rear wheel
front brake exccelant rear poor goodridge hoses do the trick
front great rear needs new shock standard far too soft
old but ballistic. fantastic bike for its age .
Akrapovic headers,Termignoni racing carbon end,Factory Titanium 1.88 Race carb kit,4 degrees Factory ignition sprocket,K&N air fliter,Galfer wavy discs front+rear,Brembo pads and brake hoses,MRA Screen,White clock inlays,Rear clear LED light+clear turn signals
None malfunction.Absolute power from idle to top end.
These are not brakes are anchors.Top feeling and power.Highly recommended:Galfer wavy discs front+rear and Brembo hoses and pads.
It could be better.The Michelin Pilot Power tyres save the day.Ohlins is the next upgrade.
A R1,CBR killer and with the 998cc kit and head porting surely a GSXR killer.Ideal for travel.Done 180 miles with a tank.A very underestimated bike compared to R1.I would change my 9 for any other bike.
D&D slip on. double bubble windscreen (zero gravity). HyperPro Steering Dampner. Pro-Tek frame gaurds.
pulls like a loco-motive...... lower revs is a bit "stumbly"... stills pulls hard up to redline... still get up on top end (171 recently clocked), with 65,000 (yes, thousand) miles.......
still on original rotars..... use EBC pads, green up front, black in rear..... excellant power with minimal fade.... great modulation...... need to install braided lines though, since original rubber ones are flexing a bit....... still have their "one finger" stopping power up front....
suspension is starting to show age up front.... rear shock holding up well.......... still stable as ever.....
what can I say..... 65,000 miles and I still luv her........ still holding together extremely well....everything still feels solid as the day when I rode her for the first time...(April/98).. even though I am extremely meticuous with her, she still suprises everyone in both looks and performance..... my buddies 2001 929 can't hold a stick to her in perfomance, even with all his mods........ If anyone is interested..... I've stuck with Castrol Motorcycle synthetic blend, changing oil and filter every 2,000 miles(usually less than that). Only had dunlop 207Rs on her... getting about 6-7 thousand on rear, and 10-12,000 on fronts... and Exxon, Shell or Chevron Super Unleaded (of course) have used red line fuel additive to keep the carbs clean....... Steering dampner was a great add on....... Can't find a reason to get rid of her!!! so I won't!!!!
