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18-08-20, 12:46 PM | #1 |
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Goodbye MT09SP, hello Z900RS
The new bike was delivered this morning and the MT09 picked up. The Yamaha was the wrong bike for me, too uncomfortable, too rough around the edges.
I was more excited about the Z900RS arriving than the MT09SP when it arrived which is a good sign, the Zed is a pretty looking bike (imo). I fitted the low seat and took it out for a quick 40 mile trip. So far so good, ok I'll admit the ride is still a bit harsh but better than the Yam and I haven't made any suspension adjustments yet - I may still be fighting my light weight. It runs hot, a bit like the Street Triple I had - a few minutes of sitting at traffic lights and the fan kicks in. I don't think my SV fan has ever kicked in, nor did the MT. The gearbox was markedly better than the MT09 and overall, the bike was more refined. You don't get a service book any more, it's been replaced by a USB stick, progress, I suppose. The bike came with a 4 year warranty, a discount on the first oil filter (both from Kawasaki) and 10% off clothing and accessories from Preston Superbike. I was hoping that this was my last big expenditure this year but the delivery driver showed me this: https://delkevic.co.uk/Kawasaki%20Z9...haust%20system I really hope they don't make a chrome or polished stainless version...
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18-08-20, 01:17 PM | #2 |
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Re: Goodbye MT09SP, hello Z900RS
congratz on the new bike. those aftermarket cans look hideous to me and i much prefer the one thats on the bike but if you like them then thats all that matters.
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18-08-20, 01:23 PM | #3 |
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Re: Goodbye MT09SP, hello Z900RS
They are pretty bikes. Not seen that colour before, or maybe its really popping in the good light. Kwack done a terrific job with these.
Those exhausts you linked are horrendous though (I realise what they are trying to ape) but all my local heroes / peers had Alfas/Marshalls/Kerker's etc 4-1's so I like the stock set up! Link pipe de-cat seems to be popular. happy riding and polishing |
18-08-20, 02:02 PM | #4 |
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Re: Goodbye MT09SP, hello Z900RS
Thanks. These look better but are even more expensive, I'll probably pass...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zHse8Xrx7JY
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18-08-20, 03:35 PM | #5 |
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Re: Goodbye MT09SP, hello Z900RS
I think the stock one suits it.
I have similar looking pipes to the ones you linked, I don't think they'd suit your bike as well...but mainly, good luck keeping them black
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18-08-20, 06:47 PM | #6 |
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Re: Goodbye MT09SP, hello Z900RS
Very nice.
Theres one of these always parked up down the road from where I work in the same colour and it always catches my eye. +1 for liking the stock exhuast that's on there.
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18-08-20, 07:11 PM | #7 |
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Re: Goodbye MT09SP, hello Z900RS
Love the colour scheme, takes me right back to the Z1A/Z900s of the 70s. Hope you enjoy it!
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19-08-20, 09:22 AM | #8 |
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Re: Goodbye MT09SP, hello Z900RS
Nice looking bike, +1 for stock exhaust - front mudguard looks short ( aren't they all these days, no more than a token ) will you be modding it ?
The stock seat height is given as 32.9 inches - which would be high for me ( had a DRZ400SM 35" seat height and good job it was a light bike as could only get one toe down on one side) stock SV650 AL7 seat height is 30.9". Did you get a lowered seat version ? The stock seat looks comfortable but don't know about the lowered one ?
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Re: Goodbye MT09SP, hello Z900RS
Very nice looking bike Seeker. Another vote here in favour of the stock exhaust. Those custom ones embody everything I disliked about 1970s Japanese silencers, particularly those bloody nasty looking seams.
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Re: Goodbye MT09SP, hello Z900RS
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Personally, I found the stock AL7 seat extremely painful, I've only done about 40 miles on the Z and whilst I can tell the padding has been reduced there aren't any pressure points, it is much better than the stock AL7 seat (for me). I hope to ride a bit further tomorrow. Quote:
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