Jason_pa
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posted February 04, 2002 09:53 PM
ZX12r Question?
Hey guys im new and in the market for a zx12r...
A couple questions im short 5'6" have owned a ZX7r before it was stolen. and an r6 that i sold when i was laid off. anyway if i can get a loan i want a comfy yet powerful bike. i sat on the zx12 and i felt comfortable any other short people have an opionion on long rides with this bike?.
i want a new one i have been burned on 2 used bikes already ubfortunatly i dont like the colors for the 02. i like the silver one. the red is ok i never liked the Kawi green and the black and gold looks like a pimp bike. (imho).
Anything else i should know?
any help please?
J
     
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redelk
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posted February 04, 2002 10:32 PM
I'm bearly 5'9"...
and 32" inseam. I switched from a '97 7R. My average ride is 250 miles of twisties. I wouldn't even start my 12R for anything less the a good ride of 200 miles or more.
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KawRider
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posted February 04, 2002 10:37 PM
 Edited By: KawRider on 4 Feb 2002 22:40
ZX-12R
If you can afford the bike/insurance, I say go for it!
It is an awesome bike! You should still be able to find a few new 00 models out there. The silver may be harder to find, but I bet there are a few. I got my left-over 00 in silver for $8640 out the door. Of course Im in Germany, and The DMark rate was quite good last summer. You might want to consider lowering links. Muzzy sells them (they are cheap). I am only 5 foot 9, and the lowering links helped with my confidence in parking lot situations. Just bolt on the links, and raise the fork tubes a bit, and you are set. Let us know if you do find one and buy it. You won't be sorry. Just be careful... it's a scary fast smooth bike, and the speed sneaks up on you. It's easy to get in over your head. Have fun!
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Tim
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yiwork
Parking Attendant
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posted February 04, 2002 10:48 PM
Silver 00 12r
J. I was just in the local dealer Sat. They still have a silver 12r. He said it could be bought "worth the $$$" they need to move it before the 02's arive.
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kcadby
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posted February 04, 2002 11:16 PM
I am 5'6" also and it hurts my back to ride the ZX12 for any distance...hurts my NADS too since I have ALWAYS had to sit towards the front of the seat on EVERY bike I've ever owned...
With that said...you can get Heli-bars and or a new top tripple tree to raise the handle bars...
You can also easily lower the bike some if you want to...
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Jason_pa
Parking Attendant
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posted February 05, 2002 07:03 AM
I have always hesitated to lower the bike i dont want to throw anything of balance.
I have riden much higher bikes my hight isnt an issues for riding just for comfort. i ussualy flip the bike around on its kick stand when parking. or i just get off and push lol i have dropped my bikes less than most of my friends lol
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KawRider
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posted February 05, 2002 08:52 AM
Lowering a bike
This is the first bike Ive ever lowered. It is no problem if you lower it about the same front and rear. It feels great on the road. I love the added comfort/convieniance. I did also get the adjustable billet aluminum sidestand. Very trick... plus it saves close to 1/2 pound! LOL!
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Tim
Black ZX-14
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Ninjamissile
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posted February 05, 2002 11:06 AM
Lowering the 12
KawRider
I want to lower my 12 for the strip and also for every day riding. I have the Muzzy 3 hole lowering links. What hole do you suggest I use and how much should I drop the forks. I weigh about 220lbs. Any help much appeciated.
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ROCKET J
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posted February 05, 2002 11:07 AM
KawRider, where did you get the side stand?
Jason, the main thing that bothers me after a while is my right wrist. I have seen guys spin smaller (even 900RR) sportbikes on the side stand, and while I know that there is a "trick" to it, I would be leery of doing it on a bike this size (especially if I was making payments on it).
I think that it is crappy that a busa gets a center stand and a 12 doesn't
Rocket
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KawRider
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posted February 05, 2002 11:37 AM
links
The center hole is the best for me. About 3/4 inch on the tubes is where I put the tubes... Id have to go out and measure if you want pinpoint accuracy.
I got the cool aluminum billet stand. I think I got it from Wilson.. he's a member.
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Tim
Black ZX-14
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KawRider
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posted February 05, 2002 11:39 AM
PS
Be careful installing the links... I almost tipped my bike over when it lost its lateral support (old links) There is probably a better way to do it than I did. I just start taking things apart sometimes... then figure them out. Duh!
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Tim
Black ZX-14
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Dino
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posted February 05, 2002 06:04 PM
PIMP BIKE?!?!?!?!
Mines black and gold, and you can be my ho!!!! 
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