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http://img133.imageshack.us/img133/8384/noplateem7.jpg
I took the ugly plastic rear guard off my bike and mounted the number plate straight onto the underside of the bodywork. Looks heaps better I reckon.
http://img226.imageshack.us/img226/8535/noplate2ja9.jpg
http://img170.imageshack.us/img170/5050/p1010015rc5.jpg
This was before...Yuk
http://img167.imageshack.us/img167/3776/noplate3fu7.jpg
Iceman
27-09-2006, 07:27 AM
Lokks heaps better Matt, good work.
03gixxerpilot
27-09-2006, 03:40 PM
much much nicer, love the tail light very subtile, got one in my R1 tail piece
keep un the good work.
BOHEMION
27-09-2006, 04:21 PM
Looks tops mate! Wonder how much better it would look with those stock cans Gutted and chopped 200mm - 300mm??? hmmmm
quote:Originally posted by BOHEMION
Looks tops mate! Wonder how much better it would look with those stock cans Gutted and chopped 200mm - 300mm??? hmmmm
I want to get rid of them all together. As soon as the budget allows.
BOHEMION
27-09-2006, 04:56 PM
what can are u looking at ? Theres some good choices out there
special-k
28-09-2006, 12:54 AM
that rear end looks so smooth and clean now!!!! wicked!!!!
quote:Originally posted by BOHEMION
what can are u looking at ? Theres some good choices out there
At the moment twin oval carbon Yoshi's. to be cut down to about 300mm long. Some of the Mivv pipes look really good too, and Muzzy's
BOHEMION
28-09-2006, 08:45 AM
NOICE! have alook at the Stubby ends for them too. There pretty smooth.
What part of Aus are you in mate?
Tony Nitrous
28-09-2006, 04:35 PM
He's from Brissy.
Looks good Mate.
See you Sunday morning?
Tony.J.
well I got em.......what do you think.
http://img167.imageshack.us/img167/2776/newpipesnoplatevq0.jpg
http://img167.imageshack.us/img167/4889/p1010016sj7.jpg
03gixxerpilot
07-10-2006, 06:17 AM
very nice,looks the part those cans are awsome.
redman
07-10-2006, 07:37 AM
dig the new cans Matt, lookin good
Gix11
07-10-2006, 10:29 AM
Mate. That's a new bike! Best move you've made so far. Good choice. They must sound shit loads better. Now lose the bathroom vanity sized mirrors........
What a huge improvement over stock! That looks shitloads better.
fimpBIKES
07-10-2006, 01:01 PM
fuck me!!!
thats about a MILLION times better
love the big-mouth stubbys
AgentOrange
07-10-2006, 03:41 PM
hey Matt, very nice. I've got a Zthou as well and I'm looking to lose the stock exhaust (and about 5kgs in the process!).. what cans are they? They look kinda like the G-Force cans from the UK.
quote:Originally posted by Gix11
Now lose the bathroom vanity sized mirrors........
Already done ;)
Agentorange, they are Mivv pipes. They sound even better than I had expected.
There is a MASSIVE wieght difference between the stock pipes and these!
Gix11
07-10-2006, 05:22 PM
Now download the decals file I stuck up and cut yourself an ASF Streetfighter knuckle duster in black and stick it on those side panels for people to ask you "what's that mean?"
http://www.streetfighters.com.au/ASF_downloads.asp
Large
07-10-2006, 06:42 PM
I reckon you should have cut all the original pipes to different lengths...could have had your own pipe band :D
FallenHeaven
07-10-2006, 09:10 PM
nice cans!How do they sound?
bluemk1
09-10-2006, 01:12 AM
quote:Originally posted by FallenHeaven
nice cans!How do they sound?
broooooom brooooooom
perhaps something like that [:o)]
quote:Originally posted by FallenHeaven
nice cans!How do they sound?
They have a really deep sound. very different to the original sewing machine sounding pipes.
Tony Nitrous
09-10-2006, 04:20 PM
quote:Originally posted by Gix11
Now lose the bathroom vanity sized mirrors........
He already has. ;)
Tony.J.
WATEVR
09-10-2006, 11:08 PM
very very sweet looken indeed. great choice of cans
here's the mirrors.
http://img97.imageshack.us/img97/2363/p1010019lf5.jpg
http://img97.imageshack.us/img97/3276/p1010017oh9.jpg
Gix11
10-10-2006, 01:30 PM
That back end looks bloody great in that last photo.
Hillsy
10-10-2006, 01:41 PM
Nice mirrors Matt - they look like the same ones on my ZX9 - are they MCS ones?
quote:Originally posted by Hillsy
Nice mirrors Matt - they look like the same ones on my ZX9 - are they MCS ones?
I think so...can't remember [V]
Tony Nitrous
10-10-2006, 06:48 PM
Nice Mirrors Mate.. [8D]
http://img166.imageshack.us/img166/5877/mirrors2nl3.jpg
Sorry, blame Tanya, she put my name on a set too.. ;)
Iceman
10-10-2006, 09:14 PM
Those mirrors are nice.
A bit too common now though. lol :)
AgentOrange
11-10-2006, 12:47 PM
hey Matt.. your Zthou is lookin nice.
Not sure if you've already done it or not, but if you haven't I can highly recommend the 636 rear shock swap. I got an '05 636 shockie from eBay US for about $120 delivered, was the best $120 I've spent on the Z1k yet. It will feel like a new bike if you do it :)
quote:Originally posted by AgentOrange
hey Matt.. your Zthou is lookin nice.
Not sure if you've already done it or not, but if you haven't I can highly recommend the 636 rear shock swap. I got an '05 636 shockie from eBay US for about $120 delivered, was the best $120 I've spent on the Z1k yet. It will feel like a new bike if you do it :)
yeah that was on my list of things to do. does it make the front feel really ordinary now? was it an easy swap over?
AgentOrange
11-10-2006, 02:23 PM
very easy swap over...
If you get the '03-04 shock it's a straight swap.. if you get the '05-06 shock you need to mix the bushings on the lower shock mount.
I used the 05-06 shock as I wanted the newest I could find.. I managed to pick it up from eBay with the linkage which was great as that meant that I got the bushing I needed.
It should take about 30mins to install, 1hr to have it installed, tested and the garage packed up :P
Mixing the bushings on the '05-06 is easy as.. basically with the '05-06 636 shock the bottom shock mount is a little too wide to use both 636 bushings, if you take one bushing out and swap it with one from your Zthou it will fit straight in, perfectly.
The front still feels the same. I've got it set to 1/2 turn out on rebound, and two rings visible on the compression adjustment. The bike feels 100 times better now, no comparison at all. I would have spent alot more to get the same results.. for the money I think it's an excellent mod.
Hillsy
13-10-2006, 03:47 PM
Here's an R6 shocky on eBay for $150 buy-it-now. It's an 06....
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/2006-06-Yamaha-R6-shock-absorber_W0QQitemZ300037651415QQihZ020QQcategoryZ3 5233QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Go for it Matt....
cammy9r
13-10-2006, 07:50 PM
those cans do look good. Nice job.
Gix11
13-10-2006, 08:51 PM
Hey Cammy. Good to have you back mate. You seemed to go quiet for a bit there. How's the bike going?
BOHEMION
13-10-2006, 11:37 PM
Matt.. those cans sounded awesome tonight man!!!
quote:Originally posted by BOHEMION
Matt.. those cans sounded awesome tonight man!!!
;)[8D][:p]
Thanks man.
sheepy
23-10-2006, 09:05 PM
hi Matt. Have you plugged the small screw holes up on the end that held the inner pipe in? do it if you havnt. i'til sound even better!
no i havent yet mate, i was still deciding if it is too loud or not. I like it now but it is very loud. I think I may need the holes to put the baffles back in for the machinery inspection 'WHEN' I get pinned.
sheepy
31-10-2006, 03:20 PM
I have put a set of micron's on my S.V.1000 and they sound great. I had to block up the holes tho as it made the noise sound a bit flat if you know what I mean. Microns are shit tho and I would never get them again. After 16,000ks their still blowing the packing out(thats if I sit on 200ks up the Bruce on the way home each day).I got some stainless steel poprivets and put them in the holes then filed them down. With the motor idling put your fingers over the holes and see if you can hear the diffrence.
deafwish
31-10-2006, 07:19 PM
Hey Matt,
Pipes and eliminator look great!
How does it run with the cans and no Power Commander?
Cheers
Daz.
quote:Originally posted by deafwish
Hey Matt,
Pipes and eliminator look great!
How does it run with the cans and no Power Commander?
Cheers
Daz.
Yeah it runs pretty good. its a little harder to get off the line fast, the only real time you notice any difference is just off idle speed. its a feels like the timing is slightly out. But really it is no drama.
deafwish
01-11-2006, 05:29 PM
Cool, thanks Matt.
I assume you're running the stock airfilter?
yep totally stock except for pipes
Hey Matt, what did you do with your stock pipes????
I have kept em for when Mr Plod says mine are too loud. Quick changeover will be in order for the machinery inspection
My new addition, its at the shop getting fitted as we speak...... well as I type this anyway.....
http://img168.imageshack.us/img168/4343/mc46prxs1xd7.jpg
You reckon I'm excited???? Uh huh
slamdog
20-11-2006, 12:34 PM
That is one very smart looking bike.
quote:Originally posted by slamdog
That is one very smart looking bike.
Thanks Mate, here is a pic i took at the weekend, I finally got around to getting a pic with a nice background, not taken in the corner of the shed.....
http://img293.imageshack.us/img293/6162/p1010016om2.jpg
WATEVR
20-11-2006, 02:17 PM
matt that is looking great mate and now its got the ohlins in the back will start to make it handle like a champion. was it that bad a handler to start with and are you doing the front suspension aswell?? have you seen the new naked 750 that kawasaki are releasing it looks absolutely horn
quote:Originally posted by WATEVR
matt that is looking great mate and now its got the ohlins in the back will start to make it handle like a champion. was it that bad a handler to start with and are you doing the front suspension aswell?? have you seen the new naked 750 that kawasaki are releasing it looks absolutely horn
Havent seen the new 750 mate, ill have a look for it. Yep he is doing the front suspension too. The suspension guy reckond the standard gear is absolute crap, but i thought it handled really well, so i cant wait to see what it is like with the new gear :D
Its on!!!!
http://img147.imageshack.us/img147/4952/p1010015fk3.jpg
rasper
23-11-2006, 06:42 PM
So how does it handle now much difference looks tough in the gold colour against the black[:p]
quote:Originally posted by rasper
So how does it handle now much difference looks tough in the gold colour against the black[:p]
I only rode it home via the highway, so i dont really know yet, the guy said i probably wouldnt notice too much difference around town, but it doesn't wallow around as much and sits more stable now. I'm doing a track day at QR on sunday, so i'll let you know how it goes.
Gix11
24-11-2006, 11:16 AM
If you see Puppet there, tell him he's a faggot from me. You'll spot him by the Black K5 with camo pants. Ugliest bloke there by far. If he doesn't have his shirt on he should be ashamed.
quote:Originally posted by Gix11
If you see Puppet there, tell him he's a faggot from me. You'll spot him by the Black K5 with camo pants. Ugliest bloke there by far. If he doesn't have his shirt on he should be ashamed.
Ha ha righto :D:D
BOHEMION
24-11-2006, 12:31 PM
quote:Originally posted by Matt
quote:Originally posted by Gix11
If you see Puppet there, tell him he's a faggot from me. You'll spot him by the Black K5 with camo pants. Ugliest bloke there by far. If he doesn't have his shirt on he should be ashamed.
Ha ha righto :D:D
Matt what time u heading there mate??? and which way you goin?
My suspension is bloody awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I took it for a quick spin this arvo on Clear mountain (a road I hate) and it was a huge difference over the same run last sunday. The bike sits so much nicer and doesnt bump around mid corner on the crap Clear mt roads. I love it!
deafwish
24-11-2006, 06:33 PM
Enough difference to warrant the purchase?
I know most of the Z1k owners put the ZX6 shock on the back.....
Thats the battle folks[}:)]it don`t matter wot ya bike is do`n at the back bag[:p]if it`s not sorted ya carnt be use`n it;)[8D]a very good spanner asked me wot i liked about me SB6 the best & wot made it better than the current R1 say[?][8)]i just calmly said IT`s SMOOTH[8D]& FAST[8D]
quote:Originally posted by deafwish
Enough difference to warrant the purchase?
I know most of the Z1k owners put the ZX6 shock on the back.....
Definately.....
I had my first track day on it yesterday at QR. It was sipmly miles better than standard. I cant comment on the difference between mine and a standard zx6 shock tho. It gave me much more confidence into corners and handled brilliantly
Here is a couple of pics and videos thanks to Boh
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v210/BOHEMION/Matt2.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v210/BOHEMION/Matt1.jpg
Vidoes:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NdrikMEePpA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6FqwgW7AYQM
Woops sorry to double post [V]
I just realised Boh posted these pics elsewhere [V][V]
Gix11
27-11-2006, 12:39 PM
I don't know whether it's the mic on the camera but that pipe has a unique sort of sound mate. Nice.
I dont know either, Ive never heard it go past LOL
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