New bike!

[Wildkid]

Picked up my new bike today!

2011 Plate Z1000 with a few tidy extras ! well happy!

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[Redmist]

YUM! Love the Z1000's. enjoy

[Wildkid]

Cheers mate, im going to take it out first time when the weathers dry as I need to get used to the jump!

[Redmist]

Oh and I think someone needs to update their sig!

[Geodude]

That looks cracking, soooo jealous.

[rb8989]

Welcome to the dark side(s)*!

*Inline 4 and kawasaki!

[maviczap]

Oi loikes dat

[Wildkid]

I will update my sig soon!

The insurance wasnt bad at all to be fair being 19 I thought they would of had me by the straight and curlys!

[andrewsmith]

Slight problem...

Its not orange and mad!!!!
Looks good non the less

[Wildkid]

Slight problem...

Its not orange and mad!!!!
Looks good non the less


No way man!

[Runako]

You know what, had a look at these and the latest model the other day in a dealers and they look surprising good in the flesh. The riding position is more upright than I would consider but I would definitely buy one for some easy cruising and touring (adjustable screen). Enjoy it mate, that's one damn good looking bike.

[Wildkid]

Cheers mate, riding position feels great but I'm going to ease it in because its a very capable bike.
Just need some good weather now!

[orose]

Slight problem...

Its not orange and mad!!!!
Looks good non the less

Did I miss something? I thought Kawasakis were always green and mad... orange and mad belongs to the Austrians 8-)

[andrewsmith]

orange and mad belongs to the Austrians 8-)

No thats the owners!!!
Especially after the damage a dealer did to a brand new Adventure 1190 one after 50 miles (Loves KTM for the record)

[joe_f59]

Always thought these and Diavels look like judge Dredd bikes.
And let's be honest. It's between Judge Dredd and Akira for coolest bike ever
( though I must say it looks worryingly scooter like from that one specific front angle you took!)

[Wildkid]

Even I think that from the front head on but it's the side and the back that do it for me. Even when I road it up the road and back just to make sure it was okay, the brakes nearly sent me over the bars compared to the sv.

[Fordward]

that's lovely

I love the look of naked bikes, but couldn't cope with the lack of wind protection, how good is that screen?

[Fordward]

and how much if you don't mind me asking?

[Runako]

Even I think that from the front head on but it's the side and the back that do it for me. Even when I road it up the road and back just to make sure it was okay, the brakes nearly sent me over the bars compared to the sv.

I agree but once seen in the flesh then the proportions make the bike a lot more attractive and its surprisingly comfortable. The 2012 or 13 model I sat on had a 3 way adjustable screen which looked like it would do a good job.

[The Idle Biker]

Looks fookin' awesome. Love it.

Now give it a proper home and tidy up that sh1thole garage! ;-)

[Wildkid]

that's lovely

I love the look of naked bikes, but couldn't cope with the lack of wind protection, how good is that screen? Thanks mate.

and how much if you don't mind me asking? Enough!

Looks fookin' awesome. Love it.

Now give it a proper home and tidy up that sh1thole garage! ;-)
I know mate thats stuff moved to be cleared up into the garage, usually its spotless I promise!! :)

[Wildkid]

that's lovely

I love the look of naked bikes, but couldn't cope with the lack of wind protection, how good is that screen? Not sure about wind protection yet as I havent had the oppertunity to ride it but will let you know mate.

I agree but once seen in the flesh then the proportions make the bike a lot more attractive and its surprisingly comfortable. The 2012 or 13 model I sat on had a 3 way adjustable screen which looked like it would do a good job.


Yeah Ive always liked the Zed and ive always loved thats its a beefy muscle bike. It also is very very comfortable but will see how it does on a long run in the coming months.

[mrs t]

lovely :)

[Wildkid]

thanks mrs t!

[granty92]

wildkid did i read that you are 19?!

[ClunkintheUK]

Looks nice.

[Fordward]

wildkid did i read that you are 19?!

profile has DOB at December 10, 1993 (19)

[Griff-SV]

That looks fookin sweet mate!

Was it pricey to insure that beast?!

[zunkus]

Looks ace! Enjoy!

[granty92]

didn't think you could ride a 1000cc at 19

[Fordward]

didn't think you could ride a 1000cc at 19

so long as he passed his test at least 2 years ago, his 33bhp restriction has lifted and he can ride what he likes

insurance probably requires deep pockets though

[Wildkid]

My insurance is 720 quid fully comp with all the bells and whistles so can't really complain.

[Griff-SV]

That's not bad at all mate :) considering your 19!

[Wildkid]

I know mate, they tried saying my quote was wrong and tried charging me £4000!

[Griff-SV]

Psssh cheeky barstewards!

[Wildkid]

Went out for the first ride today and wow what an absolute machine! Certainly keeps me awake scares the living hell out of me! Be a couple of weeks to adjust back to the IL4 nature!

[rb8989]

Enjoy it! About the same power as my zx7r, perfectly usable daily but enough to blur the eyes when you fancy it. How's it handling wise?

[Wildkid]

Yeah handling is really good on it, tips in sharply and holds a line well. The other good thing is its low and midrange still pull unlike most inline fours so the motor is absolutely spot on as well!