Birmingham Norton Test Ride and Comparison.

TonyA said:
This is mine now :

Birmingham Norton Test Ride and Comparison.

Birmingham Norton Test Ride and Comparison.
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Hi Tony,

what do you think about a CB 750 Four K3 ?
I ride 2 of them for every day use.
 
Panetone said:
Hi Tony,

what do you think about a CB 750 Four K3 ?
I ride 2 of them for every day use.
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I don't know what years those are ? Are they sohc or dohc and can you show us a pic ? The Kaw is easier on the interstate highway for me , I guess I am getting soft .
 
961al said:
not surprised you have a pad on the seat... the seat comfort is the worst thing about the bike !
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Hi 961al , All the jurnos praise the seat ! That tells you the sad state of todays motorcycle seats ! Actually in my view the Kaw seat ain't too bad , there are MUCH worse out there and I have saddle time with mine. I have to mention that I purchased a Corbin seat with the passenger backrest for my daughter to ride along. Now , I have never had a Corbin seat that worked for me including this one. The backrest works great for her and the rides are not that far so all is working. But that damn Corbin transmits every bump directly to me. It is the worst designed foam I have ever experienced ! I had to go back to the stock Kaw seat for long rides , I kid you not .
On my 961 , the seat foam was re-done , reshaped with good quality foam and that seat works great for me . I lost the OEM seat look but my comfort was more important.

Here is the 961 seat :
Birmingham Norton Test Ride and Comparison.
 
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So, no mention of the Mr. Coot 107 invented tranny breather/vent. Thanks to him, many of those upgrades are attributed to him and Rich112.
Donington used them and tossed them aside.
They saved my ass more than once.
That said, all the best wishes for success to TVS.
 
TonyA said:
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Birmingham Norton Test Ride and Comparison.

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You've made your z900rs nicely rideable with the seat and baggage additions.
My goal with my 2019 was to attempt to complete the retrofication that Kaw only went halfway on.
 

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Boss302 said:
You've made your z900rs nicely rideable with the seat and baggage additions.
My goal with my 2019 was to attempt to complete the retrofication that Kaw only went halfway on.
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Hi Boss , I see the rear fender and turn signals !
 
TonyA said:
Hi Boss , I see the rear fender and turn signals !
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Both fenders, front master cylinder, dummy points base and cover. Handlegrip ends, Acropovic (labeled as Kerker), chrome grab bar, 73 tank emblems.
Youve' got the acropovic, bags, rack, seat pad, fairing. Other?
I thought about the chic design road comet fairing but couldn't justify the price plus shipping.
 
Boss302 said:
Youve' got the acropovic, bags, rack, seat pad, fairing. Other?
I thought about the chic design road comet fairing but couldn't justify the price plus shipping.
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Other would be a Brocks ECU flash , fender extenders front /rear and yes I seem to remember the fairing price was high . But it comes paint matched also , that's worth something .
 
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