New Z1000 owner

Switch · 02-17-09, 05:47 PM

Hi all my name is Craig aka Switch, I just today bought a new 08 Z1000 , last Z the dealer here in lethbridge AB Canada had, I love it, its lime green and I think thats the best part since most I have seen are black, So I will kinda stick out, at least up here, I traded off my 07 mean streak SE 1600, also a great bike , but I m not really in to the harley look so much anymore, anyway just thought I d say hi and pics soon to come. P.S is there anymods I should do right off the bat or just leave her alone for a bit? thanx Craig

CheeseHeadNinja · 02-17-09, 06:48 PM

Nice! Wish that had green ones here in the states! You'll love the Z! SOOO much more fun than cruisers

Jason 306 · 02-17-09, 07:41 PM

Welcome! The first thing every new Z owner should do is remove the ugly tail section off the back!!!

SFTripod · 02-17-09, 08:27 PM

....the REAR BUMPER first. Plenty of aftermarket fender eliminators on the market. Does the Canada model also not come with a rear tire hugger? Next, K&N air filter, a set of dual density ProGrips will squelch most of the vibration in the grips, & a set of case guard sliders. I have a 1st gen & use MotoTechnik guards. Lots on the market.
Anyway, great find of a bike, & welcome to the forum. Anxious to see pics...

CheeseHeadNinja · 02-17-09, 08:46 PM

Fender eliminator, then get rid of that fugly, heavy exhaust! My Blue Flames sound awesome!

dieselboy79 · 02-17-09, 10:21 PM

ya i agree with the air filter,and exhaust,i would also get rid of the stock bars and mirrors ,sliders are a must and led lights and turn signals ,definate flush mount turn signals in the front,after that its all prefrence if u want to spend money on a power comander,mapping etc ,good find and you should enjoy your bike way over the cruiser

Switch · 02-17-09, 10:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SFTripod

....the REAR BUMPER first. Plenty of aftermarket fender eliminators on the market. Does the Canada model also not come with a rear tire hugger? Next, K&N air filter, a set of dual density ProGrips will squelch most of the vibration in the grips, & a set of case guard sliders. I have a 1st gen & use MotoTechnik guards. Lots on the market.
Anyway, great find of a bike, & welcome to the forum. Anxious to see pics...

No it dosnt have the tire hugger in the rear , I wish it did, I also found out that they didnt sell the white ones in canada, Going to take her out this weekend, and yes the rear BUMPER will be a thing of the past as of 5:00 pm tomorrow.
Thanks for all the tips

Switch · 02-20-09, 07:23 PM

Just picked her up today and took her for the first of many rides and all I can say is that it is the best bike I haved owned to date, just have to get use to the wheeling, the old mean streak wasnt quite as nibble in that department.

SFTripod · 02-20-09, 08:28 PM

......my bike, an '03, came with the pillion seat & a cowl cover. One of my riding buddies has an '08 which only came with the p/seat. He found a really slick cowl cover--don't know the brand right off hand, but, came in factory colors...

Black Sheep · 02-20-09, 08:47 PM

The OEM cowl is by far the best looking for the 07/08 models... not sure how much they go for in the Great White North, but I got mine for less than $70 USD. The exhaust is expensive to replace, so I still have the giant tubas... but not for much longer! The biggest bang for instant transformation is to get a clear alternatives integrated taillight so you can lose the rear fender and then put bar-end mirrors on to get rid of the alien antennas! Then just enjoy the ride and update things every few weeks until you run out of money!

BTW, I think you live where the farm team for my Hurricanes is located... right?

SFTripod · 02-20-09, 09:03 PM

....exhaust "fix" iBuchon, the Site Elder, has on his 2nd Gen? Look on, "What makes yours different". He installed the 1st gen pickle fork pipes with what looks like a salami slice cut on the ends. Pretty hot.

Switch · 02-20-09, 10:19 PM

Yup lethbridge Hurricans the best WHL team out there , or atleast we think so out here, and I have priced pipes and have no idea what to go with, as for the rear bumper, it will be leaving in the morning.

jsmith8008 · 02-20-09, 11:46 PM

New cans would be a good way to go. But I really like my new bars I put on. As a lot of us will tell you, it gets your arms in a way better position, turning seems easier and smoother with less input needed to turn, and you get to pick a cool color too.

That being said, welcome to the ultimate z community.

DIRT7 · 02-21-09, 02:04 AM

Look into getting a new exhaust, completely changed mine, you'll like it. Welcome also.

NukeMeanie · 02-21-09, 01:29 PM

Wish we had green down here. Traded my 1500 Mean Streak in on my 08 Z1000. Agree with the other comments about fender eliminator. Just get on the internet and have fun searching for Z1000 accessories. This forum is great for getting ideas. Exhaust swap is personal preference. Also highly recommend a Corbin seat.

02-17-09, 05:47 PM	#1
Switch Up-And Comer Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Lethbridge Alberta Canada Posts: 32	New Z1000 owner Hi all my name is Craig aka Switch, I just today bought a new 08 Z1000 , last Z the dealer here in lethbridge AB Canada had, I love it, its lime green and I think thats the best part since most I have seen are black, So I will kinda stick out, at least up here, I traded off my 07 mean streak SE 1600, also a great bike , but I m not really in to the harley look so much anymore, anyway just thought I d say hi and pics soon to come. P.S is there anymods I should do right off the bat or just leave her alone for a bit? thanx Craig

02-17-09, 07:41 PM	#3
Jason 306 Supreme Being Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newark, Ohio Posts: 1,098	Welcome! The first thing every new Z owner should do is remove the ugly tail section off the back!!! __________________

02-17-09, 08:27 PM	#4
SFTripod Rising Star Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: San Francisco Bay Area Posts: 448	Yes, remove... ....the REAR BUMPER first. Plenty of aftermarket fender eliminators on the market. Does the Canada model also not come with a rear tire hugger? Next, K&N air filter, a set of dual density ProGrips will squelch most of the vibration in the grips, & a set of case guard sliders. I have a 1st gen & use MotoTechnik guards. Lots on the market. Anyway, great find of a bike, & welcome to the forum. Anxious to see pics...

02-17-09, 10:21 PM	#6
dieselboy79 Up-And Comer Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Douglasville GA Posts: 26	mods ya i agree with the air filter,and exhaust,i would also get rid of the stock bars and mirrors ,sliders are a must and led lights and turn signals ,definate flush mount turn signals in the front,after that its all prefrence if u want to spend money on a power comander,mapping etc ,good find and you should enjoy your bike way over the cruiser

02-20-09, 08:28 PM	#9
SFTripod Rising Star Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: San Francisco Bay Area Posts: 448	Another question, ......my bike, an '03, came with the pillion seat & a cowl cover. One of my riding buddies has an '08 which only came with the p/seat. He found a really slick cowl cover--don't know the brand right off hand, but, came in factory colors... __________________ Floats like a butterfly, & stings like a Z!

02-17-09, 06:48 PM	#2
CheeseHeadNinja Up-And Comer Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 94	Nice! Wish that had green ones here in the states! You'll love the Z! SOOO much more fun than cruisers

02-17-09, 08:46 PM	#5
CheeseHeadNinja Up-And Comer Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 94	Fender eliminator, then get rid of that fugly, heavy exhaust! My Blue Flames sound awesome!

02-20-09, 07:23 PM	#8
Switch Up-And Comer Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Lethbridge Alberta Canada Posts: 32	Just picked her up today and took her for the first of many rides and all I can say is that it is the best bike I haved owned to date, just have to get use to the wheeling, the old mean streak wasnt quite as nibble in that department.

02-20-09, 08:47 PM	#10
Black Sheep Site Elder Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Raleigh, North Carolina, USA Posts: 947	The OEM cowl is by far the best looking for the 07/08 models... not sure how much they go for in the Great White North, but I got mine for less than $70 USD. The exhaust is expensive to replace, so I still have the giant tubas... but not for much longer! The biggest bang for instant transformation is to get a clear alternatives integrated taillight so you can lose the rear fender and then put bar-end mirrors on to get rid of the alien antennas! Then just enjoy the ride and update things every few weeks until you run out of money! BTW, I think you live where the farm team for my Hurricanes is located... right? __________________ 2007 Kawasaki Z1000 - Diablo Black Metallic \| Clear Alternatives Integrated Taillight - Smoke \| Decals, Badging, and Reflectors Removed \| Blacked Out Side Panels \| Motrax Bar End Mirrors \| OEM Solo Seat Cowl \| Puig Rear Hugger \| Motivation Frame Sliders \| Rizoma Case Sliders \| K&N Air Filter \| PCIII \| R6 Exhaust Mod (inverted) _______________________________________ North Carolina riders check out: NCSportbikes.com - By the Rider \| For the Rider

02-20-09, 09:03 PM	#11
SFTripod Rising Star Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: San Francisco Bay Area Posts: 448	Have you seen what.... ....exhaust "fix" iBuchon, the Site Elder, has on his 2nd Gen? Look on, "What makes yours different". He installed the 1st gen pickle fork pipes with what looks like a salami slice cut on the ends. Pretty hot. __________________ Floats like a butterfly, & stings like a Z!

02-20-09, 10:19 PM	#12
Switch Up-And Comer Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Lethbridge Alberta Canada Posts: 32	Yup lethbridge Hurricans the best WHL team out there , or atleast we think so out here, and I have priced pipes and have no idea what to go with, as for the rear bumper, it will be leaving in the morning.

02-20-09, 11:46 PM	#13
jsmith8008 Site Elder Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Ballard, Seattle, Washington, USA Posts: 800	New cans would be a good way to go. But I really like my new bars I put on. As a lot of us will tell you, it gets your arms in a way better position, turning seems easier and smoother with less input needed to turn, and you get to pick a cool color too. That being said, welcome to the ultimate z community. __________________ ZR1000B7F Pacific Northwest Riders.com www.pnwriders.com Washington Sportbikes.com www.washingtonsportbikes.com

02-21-09, 02:04 AM	#14
DIRT7 Up-And Comer Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: PDX Posts: 39	Look into getting a new exhaust, completely changed mine, you'll like it. Welcome also. __________________ 2003 Z1000 Orange Full Muzzy's w/ CF CRG Blindsight 2003 CBR600RR Black PC3 Micron CF S/O Flush mount signals

02-21-09, 01:29 PM	#15
NukeMeanie Up-And Comer Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Olathe, KS USA Posts: 139	Welcome Wish we had green down here. Traded my 1500 Mean Streak in on my 08 Z1000. Agree with the other comments about fender eliminator. Just get on the internet and have fun searching for Z1000 accessories. This forum is great for getting ideas. Exhaust swap is personal preference. Also highly recommend a Corbin seat. __________________ Poor planning on your part does not constitute a crisis on my part. Just chill and don't forget to go for a little thrill. ___________________________ 08 White Z1000 Evotec tail tidy Personalized "Z1000" plate Ermax hugger and belly pan Akrapovic Titanium slip-ons Corbin seat Puig windscreen CF heal plates, HyperPro RSC steering damper

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