Mines still rippin
Are Gen 1's Still Alive?
I own a 2005 Gen 1, I’ve been absent from the Forum for a long time. My bike is in mint condition, 10,000 miles, Akra CF Hex exhaust, BST CF wheels, rear sets and numerous other mods. Looks brand new and runs perfect, still take for occasional blasts, but primarily ride my other bike.
I am curious how many other Gen 1’s are still out there being ridden actively? Is this bike disappearing from the world? Too old and obsolete? Would love to hear how many Gen 1 owners are still out there and riding it.
I am curious how many other Gen 1’s are still out there being ridden actively? Is this bike disappearing from the world? Too old and obsolete? Would love to hear how many Gen 1 owners are still out there and riding it.
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I will be doing a rebuild per the factory service manual. After 40,000km the seals are cracked.
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Just bought this super clean 04 with only 18k on it. Looks , runs , and rides like new
Still looks new
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Still looks new
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Some front rims were recalled.....FYI
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100%The older R's look way sexier than the current ones, just gorgeous!
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Nice quality pic….super sharp. Is that oem paint? Looks nice and polished.Bunch of misc work and maintenance items done over the winter. New chain and sprocket. Got a set of Nissin calipers coming. Brakes are still not great, even with R6/Brembo master, new pads and braided lines. However, the bike runs so damn well. Hoping to head to Arkansas in April and get these tires scrubbed in.
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In what location would said cracks be or form?…I only do wheelies on my MXLooks good, but what I've read is the aluminum is thin and will often re-crack in the same place(s), especially if subjected to stresses of racing or hard drops from wheelies.
Kawasaki made every effort to make the bike light so it's not the super strong frame that was on the original 7R for example. I think more frames are cracked than owners realize, it's easy to miss
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Going to look tonight.....What about 14's? I have 2 buddies with older bikes?
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