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terbang
14th January 2007, 11:13
Check this awesome bike out..HERE (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Kawasaki-Custom-Built-ZRX-Kawabusa-1300-R-ZRX-1300-Kawabusa-Hayabusa-Hot-Rod-Streetfighter_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ6710QQihZ 013QQitemZ230077813124QQrdZ1)

Edbear
14th January 2007, 11:39
Sacriledge! Still, didn't Kawasaki and Suzuki try a joint venture program recently? Didn't work out for them, either!

Then I don't like people putting Chev motors into Fords either...

Now, a Hyabusa engine into the GSX-R Thou chassis... That would be interesting! Or a Hyabusa into a GSX1400 chassis...? Probably be a better fit.

terbang
14th January 2007, 12:02
I agree the ZRX is not much of a handler where the GSX14 or even the Bandit is better. That Busa engine is one powerful, torquey and robust piece of kit that would do any bike justice I reckon.

bistard
14th January 2007, 12:24
Hey,looks like a bloody well done job !!
Hats off to who ever did it

Scouse
14th January 2007, 13:50
I agree the ZRX is not much of a handler where the GSX14 or even the Bandit is better. Maybee but I would think that with the modifications that he has done like the busa front end and the mono shock rear that it would prolly handle better than a stock ZRX

Hitcher
14th January 2007, 17:31
I agree the ZRX is not much of a handler

Have you ever ridden one? I owned one for 36,000km. I reckon they handle brilliantly -- fully adjustable suspension front and rear -- way better than Bandits. Sheesh!

BarBender
14th January 2007, 20:06
Kawabunga!!

My experience has been positive. They are a great machine and heaps of fun. Only did 2000ks on he one I had but found it a rewarding experience both around town and in the country. Great 2-up bike which had lots of lowdown grunt which is all you need. Miss the underseat storage it had.

terbang
14th January 2007, 20:42
Have you ever ridden one? I owned one for 36,000km. I reckon they handle brilliantly -- fully adjustable suspension front and rear -- way better than Bandits. Sheesh!
Sheesh back to you. Yes rode one from Brisbane to Sydney it was an 'S' model (with the fairing). Long enough to get a rough idea how it handled don't you think. Oh and I rode ZRXers a few times and also rode with him a lot. Yes more adjustable than the bandit but thats where it ends, it still didn't handle as well. A bit porky and the rear end is just plain old technology. Apart from that I quite liked it especially the engine and it could wheelie quite well too.