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  • tommystinson
    XStremely XSive
    • Aug 2003
    • 425
    • Albany, NY
    #1

    Missing the Falcon but...

    I am quite enamored of the new Z1000. With room for only one motorcycle I didn't want a full-tilt sport bike and the Kawi is pretty well rounded. It's stock for now, aside from an upgraded horn and a Flash 2 Pass. The F2P is good stuff. A quick double-tap of the high beams and the garage door opens or closes. Practical, and somehow fun!? The vanity plate, "AYNI" is a recent acquisition. It's a Peruvian/Andean word that means "today for you, tomorrow for me". Reciprocity in all things. A good way to live IMHO. Anyway, I've treated myself to some new gear for Christmas...
    2010 Kawasaki Z1000
    1979 SF: Millennium Falcon, until this Saturday
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    • Wildkat
      XS Special Gurette
      • Apr 2004
      • 3416
      • Location, Location
      #2
      Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh niiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiice!!!!!

      I absolutely LOVE the bike!!!!
      (the rest of the stuff is cool too)

      But I LOVE the bike!!!!

      Top speed?
      81 SH Something Special
      81 frame, 80 tank and side covers, 79 tail light and carbs, 78 engine, 750 final drive mod, Geezer rec/reg, 140 mains, LH wheels
      ☺

      79 SF MEAUQABEAUXS
      81SH Nor'eas tah (Old Red)
      80 LG Black Magic
      78 E Standard Practice


      James 3:17

      If I can make at least one person smile, or pee their pants a little, or maybe spit out their drink; then my day is not wasted.

      “Alis Volat Propriis”

      Yamaha XS 1100 Classic
      For those on FB

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        • tommystinson
          XStremely XSive
          • Aug 2003
          • 425
          • Albany, NY
          #3
          Thank you I had a few bikes on my list when shopping last year (in addition to the Z1000). Ducati Monster, Triumph Street Triple, Yamaha FZ1 or perhaps a leftover Suzuki B-King. I saw the Z in person and that was it. It looks like a Transformer, lol. Regarding performance, it's geared pretty low. Top end around 150 MPH. 0-60 in 2.6, 0-100 in 6.0 (!) I touched 142 (indicated) when horsing around with a Gixxer 750. On a naked bike with a vestigial windscreen it was quite an experience! Mom was not happy when I posted details of my encounter on FB...
          2010 Kawasaki Z1000
          1979 SF: Millennium Falcon, until this Saturday

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            • lee_dutcher
              XSive Maximus
              • Apr 2009
              • 822
              • mason city iowa
              #4
              every time i see that z it make me regret selling my cbr900rr...i got to get me another rocket maybe a 929 or a 959 or may a fz1. crazy speeds... but ohh it feel so good knowing you cnat see the lines on the road.. but anyway nice to see you got a nive vibrant gear so u can be seen easy. nice looking helm is that shoei hjc?
              _____________________________________________ 1979 XS 1100 Special "The judge" mods- K&N air pods, 4-1 mac, 147.5 pilots, 57.5 mains, LED turn signal, cafe bars, HEL translucent yellow stainless steel brake line, dyna coil (dc2-1), raptor 660 mc, r6 controls..(sold)

              1982 gs1100e "all business" cafe project
              1980 gs1000g "stock"
              1982 honda express "stretched 10 inch(my daughters scooter)
              2008 jmstar 150cc Chinese scooter ( wife's bike)

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                • tommystinson
                  XStremely XSive
                  • Aug 2003
                  • 425
                  • Albany, NY
                  #5
                  Lee, it's the new Icon Alliance Hi-Vis. The silver paint is reflective like a street sign, kinda cool. Icon makes a Hi-Vis jacket that's on my wish list. Until I get that I'll continue to wear a DOT vest over my jacket. The way I see it, if someone hits me they were aiming to do so!
                  2010 Kawasaki Z1000
                  1979 SF: Millennium Falcon, until this Saturday

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                    • Wildkat
                      XS Special Gurette
                      • Apr 2004
                      • 3416
                      • Location, Location
                      #6
                      Originally posted by tommystinson
                      Mom was not happy when I posted details of my encounter on FB...
                      LOL
                      I can only imagine.
                      I used to have to play down my ride reports for my Mom. She absolutely HATED the bikes and I'd always get... the look.


                      Glad you're having a great time with your new toys!
                      81 SH Something Special
                      81 frame, 80 tank and side covers, 79 tail light and carbs, 78 engine, 750 final drive mod, Geezer rec/reg, 140 mains, LH wheels
                      ☺

                      79 SF MEAUQABEAUXS
                      81SH Nor'eas tah (Old Red)
                      80 LG Black Magic
                      78 E Standard Practice


                      James 3:17

                      If I can make at least one person smile, or pee their pants a little, or maybe spit out their drink; then my day is not wasted.

                      “Alis Volat Propriis”

                      Yamaha XS 1100 Classic
                      For those on FB

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