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Re: ZX-9
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March 28, 2007, 04:28:39 pm »
Quote from: rasta on March 23, 2007, 03:54:12 pm
Nice bike and town. Odly enuf sounds just like mine! Mine has Muzzy can. whaddya got?
M4 slip-on . I like it because it's not too loud and well built .
miles ,
That noise is the camera strap flapping . I was holding it in my left hand .
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Re: ZX-9
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March 28, 2007, 11:39:15 pm »
Quote from: mountainmotor on March 28, 2007, 04:25:13 pm
Silver9r ,
Did you ever buy trip luggage ?
I am going to sell my Ventura Rack system if your still interested .
Heli-Bars as well .
Sent you a message about your Helibars
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Re: ZX-9
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March 30, 2007, 03:05:46 pm »
I have the original zx9RC, '98, red, number 512 IIRC. Its in good shape, 52k miles, all original plastic. Helibars, lowered pegs, custom seat, Factory jet kit, stock engine and pipe, undercut transmission. Used to have a Nonfango tail trunk, but that got transferred to my multistrada.
You guys complaining about the 9r being top heavy should try a B model sometime. I had a '94 before the '98. Heavy bastard, but smooth as silk.
The 9r is for sale if anyone is looking, PM me. I'd love it if a real 9r fan bought it. I haven't been actively listing it yet.
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March 30, 2007, 05:46:21 pm »
Quote from: timatwood on March 30, 2007, 03:05:46 pm
I have the original zx9RC, '98, red, number 512 IIRC. Its in good shape, 52k miles, all original plastic. Helibars, lowered pegs, custom seat, Factory jet kit, stock engine and pipe, undercut transmission. Used to have a Nonfango tail trunk, but that got transferred to my multistrada.
You guys complaining about the 9r being top heavy should try a B model sometime. I had a '94 before the '98. Heavy bastard, but smooth as silk.
The 9r is for sale if anyone is looking, PM me. I'd love it if a real 9r fan bought it. I haven't been actively listing it yet.
Not looking to buy but i wonder how the shock lasted or what it was replaced with-at 18k that will be my next big buy.
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Reply #84 on:
April 05, 2007, 03:08:50 pm »
I replaced the original shock at maybe 35k miles with a used oem that I had recharged. The forks are goldvalved, but never bothered to upgrade the rear suspension.
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April 05, 2007, 11:13:14 pm »
Quote from: mountainmotor on March 28, 2007, 04:25:13 pm
Silver9r ,
Did you ever buy trip luggage ?
I am going to sell my Ventura Rack system if your still interested .
Heli-Bars as well .
No I sure haven't yet! Hit me up about them when you are ready. I don't know if you still have my email addy or not but shoot me a PM if you need it.
Thanks!
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April 05, 2007, 11:14:10 pm »
Quote from: rasta on March 26, 2007, 04:03:03 pm
what are led's for? My stock rear lites are also turn signals.
They are my turn signals. My tail lights are seperate on mine.
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April 07, 2007, 06:38:58 pm »
anyone done any footpeg changes, not rearsets but a busa guy i ride with sugested the buell footpeg as they are lower and give more leg room which i woul'nt mind.??
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April 12, 2007, 12:23:43 pm »
Many just took two aluminum plates , one for each side and drilled four holes in them. Two are attached to the original peg assembly location on the frame and the other two for mounting the assemblies onto the plate an inch or so lower than the original position .
I have deleted the photos I had but I think 1tail.com has a similar pair of plates available to raise the pegs for the Suzuki SV's that would give a better idea of what I'm talking about . Flip them over to lower the pegs on those bikes .
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April 13, 2007, 08:28:48 am »
Wish I had one
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May 12, 2007, 11:22:27 pm »
i have an 02 model with elka rear shock and aftershocks front fork revale and sring. I have osf rearset and heli bars, heated grips. Micron full system. I love the bike
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May 18, 2007, 10:52:01 pm »
Quote from: johnwesley on May 12, 2007, 11:22:27 pm
i have an 02 model with elka rear shock and aftershocks front fork revale and sring. I have osf rearset and heli bars, heated grips. Micron full system. I love the bike
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June 24, 2007, 04:59:06 pm »
I'll post up to put us back on the map. Still loving the 9 and just did spark plug replacement. was a ballbuster like most things first time but bike runs better now. One thing I notice while having bike somewhat apart is the build quality is very good. All parts i run across are built to last! Not for light weight but fot strength.
love the 9
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Reply #93 on:
June 25, 2007, 06:53:12 pm »
Rasta,
Thanks for bringing this to the top. I have to ask on the topic of peg lowering, have not had much luck in finding something.
1. Buell footpegs
I have not had much luck with this online. I have found all sort of Rear Set replacements ( Woodcraft, etc ) but not the pegs themselves. Does anyone know which model Buell pegs I should be looking at ?
- Also, does the brake and shift bolt right to them, or is this from the pivot / spring area ?
- The threads talk about the rear brake lever being too high, no adjustment like the ZX-12Rs have.
- Bit of drilling and grinding to get them installed, not 100% plug and play.
http://www.zx-12r.org/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?p=469401&highlight=#469401
2. The lowering kits like 1tail.com has from Titebike.
These seems to be a bit different in the mounting. Either that or the plate has the relief for the frame cut on the back side ??
http://www.1tail.com/sa/cart/detail.asp?pg=%7BF92B8264-E9D2-413B-BB18-232C75D98F68%7D
3. DIY Steel Plate ( from ZX-12R.org )
This was someone used a 1/4" plate steel, and cut the contour for the frame on the plate, then drilled ( tapped ) the plate in the lower position.
http://www.zx-12r.org/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?p=381308&sid=54126af50a581738208197d381aa229d
4. Gilles Rear Sets
All up & back relocation, no down to the 9R sets
5. Lockhart Phillips Super Pole V360 pegs
- Could not find these for the 9R of any vintage & question on the use of the stock brake & shift levers.
6. Using a set of Murphs Peg relocation brackets
http://murpskits.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=1_90&products_id=143&osCsid=7931a7221e7f287b3a5b496e7275622e
These are made for the ZG. I know the 9R peg fits into the peg bracket on the 9R ( did this trying to get a bit more room for large feet some time ago ).
I do not know how plug and play these would be, and what adjustments to the brake / shifter are needed.
7. Fitting of a set of Corbin Peg lowers for the ZX-14
http://www.corbin.com/kawasaki/kzx14pegkit.shtml
Would have the same concerns as the Titebike peg relocation brackets ???
With not much time to make a set of lowering brackets right now, Old man scully is going to take a flyer and try Murphs lowers to see what would need to be done with them, to work.
Just thought I would list out the options for those interested, and start working them. Bit of cost, hope I get it right straight away. If not step 2 is the DIY plate method, unless someone has the Buell peg info.
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June 25, 2007, 11:48:39 pm »
Dunno, but check kawi forums-zx-9 thread might have some info.
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June 26, 2007, 05:21:50 pm »
Quote from: rasta on June 25, 2007, 11:48:39 pm
Dunno, but check kawi forums-zx-9 thread might have some info.
That is where I got some of this info from.
The Buell mod is a no go for the brake lever ( 12R has adjustment for the lever, 9R it sits too high ).
I Ordered the peg lowers from Murph, but I think I will have the problems with the rear brake lever now.
Next would be the Corbin ones, or the DIY brackets. Still need to find a 14R to see.
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Reply #96 on:
June 28, 2007, 08:19:31 pm »
I had gone deep into the peg lowered thing too but ended up getting some black slash cut replacement pegs. Only lower it a little but I like the look.
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July 05, 2007, 10:10:04 pm »
Quote from: sscully on June 26, 2007, 05:21:50 pm
That is where I got some of this info from.
The Buell mod is a no go for the brake lever ( 12R has adjustment for the lever, 9R it sits too high ).
I Ordered the peg lowers from Murph, but I think I will have the problems with the rear brake lever now.
You can get the lever quite a bit lower by removing the locknut from above the pivot collar and just using the lower locknut to hold it in place. Has worked fine for about 25k miles on my 9r with LP superpole pegs on it that lower about 3/4" from stock (about same as the buell pegs). At 6'1" with size 12 feet I tend to adjust the rear brake pretty low, and I've been happy with it.
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Reply #98 on:
July 07, 2007, 11:16:06 am »
Quote from: timatwood on July 05, 2007, 10:10:04 pm
You can get the lever quite a bit lower by removing the locknut from above the pivot collar and just using the lower locknut to hold it in place. Has worked fine for about 25k miles on my 9r with LP superpole pegs on it that lower about 3/4" from stock (about same as the buell pegs). At 6'1" with size 12 feet I tend to adjust the rear brake pretty low, and I've been happy with it.
Thanks for the info, I just got back home, and my Murph peg lowering kit was in the mail. I'll give this a try this weekend, if I do not spend too much time riding it or the ZG ( weather is way too nice to spend it spannering in the garage ).
Thanks again, I'll let you know what I come up with.
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July 11, 2007, 05:39:50 pm »
Which year zx9 are the most desirable? I am looking at one to replace my sv650.
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