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SPman
12th June 2006, 00:35
Well, been in sunny W A for 6 weeks now, and finally back onto 2 wheels.Picked up a 2001 ZX9R, for a reasonable price and so far - Im really enjoying it. It seems so civilised and mild mannered. A doodle to ride and quite comfy. Took it into work on friday - 202k round trip and it handled it fine and so did I - (despite the 3 degree temperatures). After the 1000, it seems strange to be calling a 9R merely "adequate" in the performance sphere,but it certainly doesnt have the "snap", the thou's have got. It feels a bit like riding the old SP 750 - ie, non threatening. I admit it, the K4 always had me feeling I was riding the edge of total disaster if I relaxed too much for a second. Advanced reaction times being required at odds with advanced years..... The ZX feels totally controllable and slightly easier to keep somewhere within speed limits (at the moment). I think I'm going to enjoy this bike.
(also caught up with 6Chris6 - he's got a new SV1000 and is bemoaning the lack of decent roads)
N4CR
12th June 2006, 00:49
Holey fuck that 9r is hot... if you ever decide to bring it back...

Havn't seen you for a while.. looking forwards to your return mate! Good to hear you are okay out there. Take care and have fun!

-N4CR aka tristank (random blue/white zxr guy, which now happens to be black ;) )
sexy beast
12th June 2006, 00:51
It seems so civilised and mild mannered. A doodle to ride and quite comfy.
i totally agree...
looks awesome!
Insanity_rules
12th June 2006, 07:00
Sweet ride SPman. Interesting to note what the power of the beast comes up like.
James Deuce
12th June 2006, 07:07
On Ya, old fella! ;)

Nice to see you on two wheels and that particular ZX-9 looks lovely.

Say hello to MsT for me.
kiwifruit
12th June 2006, 08:18
Nice looking bike there
Enjoy it mate :)
R6_kid
12th June 2006, 09:45
was going to say tristan will love that... but he already said so himself. Nice ride man, aren't those wheels a bit bling for a man of your, um... wisdom?
SPman
12th June 2006, 12:56
was going to say tristan will love that... but he already said so himself. Nice ride man, aren't those wheels a bit bling for a man of your, um... wisdom?
Feckin better than bright green!
The Akrapovic system sounds good, but its a bit flat down low - needs a good dyno session, I think.
Toast
12th June 2006, 21:59
oh...mint!!

I had the 6R version of the same generation...with an Akra can too.

Awesome bike for the road. So many fond memories of handing all kinds of modern bikes, big, small and inbetween their asses in a huge way with that thing...some of them with better riders than I too.

Not quite as great on the track, but then I never bothered to set it up for track work.

Man you'll love that bike, they're frickin awesome!
Big Dave
12th June 2006, 22:07
Feckin better than bright green!
The Akrapovic system sounds good, but its a bit flat down low - needs a good dyno session, I think.

Ha - I was going to say 'Just peel those green stickers off it and it'll be way cool'

very nice. enjoy.

I bought a Bonneville when i arrived in the golden west - 1980.
Clivoris
12th June 2006, 22:44
Damn. That is a pretty bike. I had to take a closer look after the positive comments. What did it set you back if I may be so bold to ask?
Zed
12th June 2006, 22:47
Looks like a grunter SP, i've always favoured the Kwaka ZX-9.

So what is that colour scheme - purple people eater? :wait:
oldrider
12th June 2006, 23:03
Congratulations on another nice bike. I see you have changed your picture, that was quick, have you sold the other bike? Cheers John.
Grumpy
12th June 2006, 23:13
That's a mint looking bike and a damn fine choice of brand as well. Good on ya.
UrbanMyth
12th June 2006, 23:41
o god! thats a nice bike.Be sure to ride it hard and show off so you can make many people jealous like me :D
Have fun on a bloody rad bike
John Banks
12th June 2006, 23:51
I didn't know you could get Yamaha ZX9Rs :nya:
SPman
13th June 2006, 13:04
Ha - I was going to say 'Just peel those green stickers off it and it'll be way cool'

very nice. enjoy.

I bought a Bonneville when i arrived in the golden west - 1980.

The green "Ninjas" are already off.....the rest may follow

Mst wants a new Bonneville to replace her old one......one day....

So what is that colour scheme - purple people eater?
Deep metallic purple - yep
zadok
13th June 2006, 23:24
Good to see you got a nice looking bike there Jon. Look forward to rides with you & Marion real soon.:niceone: :ride: