Fine words for the Z1
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Fine words for the Z1
25 May 2023 05:59
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/
exhaustnotes.us/blog/index.php/2020/09/1...975-kawasaki-z1-900/
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Re: Fine words for the Z1
25 May 2023 10:26
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
Exhaust Notes is a cool site with great topics and writing.
Joe Gresh perfectly described old school power delivery.
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
"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.
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
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
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 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 07:10I guess at least after a day in the saddle of your motorcycle you don't need to massage "nut butter" into your delicate partsI 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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www.kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/617631...-82-begins?start=192
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Re: Fine words for the Z1
26 May 2023 11:28
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
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 16:08So do you spread it on your nuts???I guess at least after a day in the saddle of your motorcycle you don't need to massage "nut butter" into your delicate partsI 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 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 19:33
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 00:44indeed you do, still I'm not surprised if you had been sitting on this all day. "Improved comfort"So do you spread it on your nuts???I guess at least after a day in the saddle of your motorcycle you don't need to massage "nut butter" into your delicate partsI 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.
1982 KZ1000 Ltd
www.kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/617631...-82-begins?start=192
kzrider.com/filebase-alias?view=download...d-fault-diagnosis&ca
www.kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/617631...-82-begins?start=192
kzrider.com/filebase-alias?view=download...d-fault-diagnosis&ca
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