ZZR1400.....a Blonde Birdseye Review! - Page 2 - SV650.org

dizzyblonde · 14-05-12, 10:53 AM

The Busa isn't as smooth, and is quite aggressive with the throttle. Its on the snatchy side, whereas the Z, is exceptionally smooth just a little tweet and it sweetly pulls with no nasty snatchiness.

I will point out, that tall people don't fair so well as pillion on the ZZR. We took a trip to Glasgow last year, and I suffered on the journey back. 250 miles is hard work on the knees, as the pegs are not mounted in a pillion friendly way. The seat is ample size, but you do get numb bum, probably from the peg situation as well.

Holding on for grim death.......I learned when I was three months pregnant, that when your other half says hold on (I am used to not holding on ever as a pillion)...you damn well hold on, as 120 in a flash, takes you unaware!!! We use 'love handles' for long journeys now, as with all grabrails, my d1cky shoulders can't take the strain.

You can do a swap with the GTR seat, which is far comfier, apparently a lot of big long touring people do this for the ZZR, as its a straight swap. I should imagine with a top box, and panniers it would be perfect for a pillion passenger to lounge around on, and you wouldn't notice the peg mountings at all.

14-05-12, 11:18 AM

i cant actually see the wheels turning

and it sets off in 4th? thats handy

rictus01 · 14-05-12, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Geodude

yes your top yoke is pretty

not heard it called that before....but i'll agree.....

dizzyblonde · 14-05-12, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by AndyBrad

i cant actually see the wheels turning

and it sets off in 4th? thats handy

Unfortunately its quick, so a shot of the rear before its gone from view is all you'll get of wheels turning..........

14-05-12, 10:53 AM	#11
dizzyblonde Da Cake Boss Mega Poster Join Date: May 2007 Location: On a flying Horse Posts: 9,992	Re: ZZR1400.....a Blonde Birdseye Review! The Busa isn't as smooth, and is quite aggressive with the throttle. Its on the snatchy side, whereas the Z, is exceptionally smooth just a little tweet and it sweetly pulls with no nasty snatchiness. I will point out, that tall people don't fair so well as pillion on the ZZR. We took a trip to Glasgow last year, and I suffered on the journey back. 250 miles is hard work on the knees, as the pegs are not mounted in a pillion friendly way. The seat is ample size, but you do get numb bum, probably from the peg situation as well. Holding on for grim death.......I learned when I was three months pregnant, that when your other half says hold on (I am used to not holding on ever as a pillion)...you damn well hold on, as 120 in a flash, takes you unaware!!! We use 'love handles' for long journeys now, as with all grabrails, my d1cky shoulders can't take the strain. You can do a swap with the GTR seat, which is far comfier, apparently a lot of big long touring people do this for the ZZR, as its a straight swap. I should imagine with a top box, and panniers it would be perfect for a pillion passenger to lounge around on, and you wouldn't notice the peg mountings at all. __________________ Suzy, yellow 2001 SVS. Kitty, V-Raptor 1000, ZZR1400<<its my bike now Pegasus! Hovis 13.8.75-3.10.09 Reeder 20.7.88-21.3.12 Last edited by dizzyblonde; 14-05-12 at 10:54 AM.

14-05-12, 11:18 AM	#12
AndyBrad Guest Posts: n/a	Re: ZZR1400.....a Blonde Birdseye Review! i cant actually see the wheels turning and it sets off in 4th? thats handy

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