z400 longevity
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z400 longevity
Hey everyone,
I've read all the "newbie" dilemma posts on here I could find, but most seem to be Honda/Suzuki battles. I'm new to riding and looking to get a Z for myself. I have ridden a friends yzf450 3 or 4 times; and that thing's just WAY too fast for a newbie like me right now, but I don't want to be sick of the Z 6 months from now, wishing I had bought something else. There seems to be enough aftermaket mods and such to pep it up later when I feel more comfortable on it, anyone have any suggestions/recommendations?
Thanks,
Jay
I've read all the "newbie" dilemma posts on here I could find, but most seem to be Honda/Suzuki battles. I'm new to riding and looking to get a Z for myself. I have ridden a friends yzf450 3 or 4 times; and that thing's just WAY too fast for a newbie like me right now, but I don't want to be sick of the Z 6 months from now, wishing I had bought something else. There seems to be enough aftermaket mods and such to pep it up later when I feel more comfortable on it, anyone have any suggestions/recommendations?
Thanks,
Jay
#2
z400 longevity
The Z is a great ride. It needs an aftermarket pipe to improve the low end. I got the FMF Ti-4 and PowerBomb header and REALLY like them. Plus, a K&N and vented airbox lid. I ride with Raptors, Banshees, and a DS. No problem keeping up. With a few more mods, it's a good desert bike. Some people are cracking their top front shock mounts (not me!), so be sure to get an 04, because they suposedly beefed it up???????
#3
z400 longevity
RR,
Thanks for the info, sounds good. I too have heard about the shock mounts being poorly welded, and a problem point for some riders. I am still trying to locate some more difinitive info on that. I'm 5'9, 155, so I don't imagine I will put a big stress on the frame/mounts anyhow.
-Jay
Thanks for the info, sounds good. I too have heard about the shock mounts being poorly welded, and a problem point for some riders. I am still trying to locate some more difinitive info on that. I'm 5'9, 155, so I don't imagine I will put a big stress on the frame/mounts anyhow.
-Jay
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