A Brief Unequal Contest

Rhode Warrior said:

The real kicker? I bought this ZRX specifically as a turbo project. When I do, it will smoke all of my bikes including the Rocket, still handle and stop great, ride great and has a nice upright seating position. Not to mention, it will end up costing less than the front end and wheels on my prostreet bike.

(it will beat a Sportster too)

All that being said, the bikes I ride the most, by far, are my streetfighter CBX because it's smooth, handles great and I love the sound, and the Rocket because I LOVE the torque.

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1olbull said:

Rhode Warrior,
I see that your GPZ does have a stiffened swing arm (weak point) however, I used to also get frame flex at the gooseneck at high speed or lateral gs in a hard corner.
I wouldn't consider that fine antique a great handler, especially these days.
I have spent some time on a Kawi turbo (the ol coffin box) and with the massive boost in power all sorts of gremlins can/WILL appear.
Best Regards,
1olbull

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Rhode Warrior said:

The real kicker? I bought this ZRX specifically as a turbo project. When I do, it will smoke all of my bikes including the Rocket, still handle and stop great, ride great and has a nice upright seating position. Not to mention, it will end up costing less than the front end and wheels on my prostreet bike.

(it will beat a Sportster too)

All that being said, the bikes I ride the most, by far, are my streetfighter CBX because it's smooth, handles great and I love the sound, and the Rocket because I LOVE the torque.

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1olbull said:

Rhode Hard,
I was indeed talking out of my ass! I completely mis identified that as an older model Kaw. Next time I shall take a closer look and not be in such a rush.
Please accept my humble apologies.
:kick:

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Rocket Scientist said:

A guy I used to race with had a KZ650 he put a turbo on. Had it running in the high 9's. I was there the day something let go and blew the entire bottom out of the engine !

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