Fine words for the Z1

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Fine words for the Z1

25 May 2023 05:59
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If you’re an enthusiast for the Z1 this short article is worth the read.
exhaustnotes.us/blog/index.php/2020/09/1...975-kawasaki-z1-900/
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25 May 2023 10:26
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Great article.  That pretty much explains our obsession with the Z1's and KZ's.
 

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Re: Fine words for the Z1

25 May 2023 12:45
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Exhaust Notes is a cool site with great topics and writing.
Joe Gresh perfectly described old school power delivery.
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Re: Fine words for the Z1

25 May 2023 19:07 - 25 May 2023 19:09
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"The big long cushy seat is a marvel of comfort."

AHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!  About as comfortable as sitting on a slab of 3/4 inch plywood!  My Z1 is a great ride....for about a half hour.  Handling wise I prefer my KZ1000 LTD.
I have several restored bikes along with a 2006 Goldwing with a sidecar. My wife has a 2019 Suzuki DR 650 for on and off road.
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Re: Fine words for the Z1

26 May 2023 05:44
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I think 3/4 plywood is what they used instead of foam inside the seat

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Re: Fine words for the Z1

26 May 2023 06:31
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I never have a problem with factory seats, even on hours long rides, though many complain about the same seat. 
I also ride a bicycle so the way I see it, if I can spend all day on a seat the size of my hand, by comparison, a motorcycle seat is like sitting on a sofa.
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26 May 2023 06:46 - 26 May 2023 07:10
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I never have a problem with factory seats, even on hours long rides, though many complain about the same seat. 
I also ride a bicycle so the way I see it, if I can spend all day on a seat the size of my hand, by comparison, a motorcycle seat is like sitting on a sofa.
I guess at least after a day in the saddle of your motorcycle you don't need to massage "nut butter" into your delicate parts 
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Re: Fine words for the Z1

26 May 2023 11:28
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Wookie, that stuff looks good. I guess any excuse for a good rub will do ;)
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Re: Fine words for the Z1

26 May 2023 12:50
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My first holidy on the the Z was from the Netherlands to Italy. We (my girlfriend and me) have an sheepskin on the buddyseat and that worked pretty well
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Re: Fine words for the Z1

26 May 2023 16:08
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I never have a problem with factory seats, even on hours long rides, though many complain about the same seat. 
I also ride a bicycle so the way I see it, if I can spend all day on a seat the size of my hand, by comparison, a motorcycle seat is like sitting on a sofa.
I guess at least after a day in the saddle of your motorcycle you don't need to massage "nut butter" into your delicate parts 
So do you spread it on your nuts???
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Re: Fine words for the Z1

26 May 2023 19:33
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Do they sell it at the same store that carries turd polish?

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Re: Fine words for the Z1

27 May 2023 00:44
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I never have a problem with factory seats, even on hours long rides, though many complain about the same seat. 
I also ride a bicycle so the way I see it, if I can spend all day on a seat the size of my hand, by comparison, a motorcycle seat is like sitting on a sofa.
I guess at least after a day in the saddle of your motorcycle you don't need to massage "nut butter" into your delicate parts 
So do you spread it on your nuts???


 
indeed you do, still I'm not surprised if you had been sitting on this all day. "Improved comfort" 

 

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