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Potter wrote: Mon Feb 15, 2021 5:47 am I really like that kind of twin-shock retro type thing, but not enough to splash a load of cash on them because they're probably a bit underwhelming and you'd need to spend money on them. If they were cheap, or absolutely amazing limited edition HRC Honda quality and finish then that would make it a lot easier to make the decision - but they're neither.
So do "that kind of twin-shock retro type thing" on a ZRX stuffed full of ZZR/ZX parts. Mine will pick the front end up in 3rd gear roll-ons and/or break the rear wheel loose. And with 50% more power than stock the handling will remind you what it was like to hustle along on a Z1 back in the day... which leads to conversations that start with things like "I thought you were crashing when you passed me in that corner"
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ZRX61 wrote: Mon Feb 15, 2021 3:55 am
Skub wrote: Wed Feb 10, 2021 3:01 pm I'm quietly surprised it hasn't appeared with something like the original 4 pipe exhaust. For loads,that was a big part of the original Z1 image and appeal.
Doremi sell a 4:4 set of pipes that match the originals, as do Delkevic. friend just fitted the Delkevic version to his along with a bunch of other aftermarket kit like turn signals, lights, engine covers etc.

Doremi was apparently the company that made the original pipes for Kawasaki back in the day.

https://delkevic.co.uk/Kawasaki%20Z900R ... t%20system

That would be why they sounded so musical.
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ZRX61 wrote: Mon Feb 15, 2021 3:55 am
Skub wrote: Wed Feb 10, 2021 3:01 pm I'm quietly surprised it hasn't appeared with something like the original 4 pipe exhaust. For loads,that was a big part of the original Z1 image and appeal.
Doremi sell a 4:4 set of pipes that match the originals, as do Delkevic. friend just fitted the Delkevic version to his along with a bunch of other aftermarket kit like turn signals, lights, engine covers etc.

Doremi was apparently the company that made the original pipes for Kawasaki back in the day.

https://delkevic.co.uk/Kawasaki%20Z900R ... t%20system
I wonder do they last about 18 months like the originals? :lol:
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They'll be nice when they do them in chrome,the black doesn't work for me. I bet they'll cost too.


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Skub wrote: Mon Feb 15, 2021 10:30 pm They'll be nice when they do them in chrome,the black doesn't work for me. I bet they'll cost too.

Friend has the chrome version, he has the RS with the '73 Z1 paint scheme
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This just popped up on my Friendface, bet it's a bit spendy!

https://shop.yoshimura-jp.com/en/produc ... vJECDA4e_0
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KungFooBob wrote: Tue Feb 16, 2021 8:14 pm This just popped up on my Friendface, bet it's a bit spendy!

https://shop.yoshimura-jp.com/en/produc ... vJECDA4e_0
How much,you reckon?

I'd say about a grand before paint.
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I'd say at least £2k.
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Couple of grand at least...before paint.
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Looks like I was well off the mark.

https://calsport.co.uk/suzuki-gsx-r-750 ... 1-571-2401
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Why would you have a new tank made though?
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Cos it's got the Yoshimura logo on it!