On a scale of 1-10, how "CUSTOM" is your concours?

[Bergmen]

You've got a sharp bike there Gary F. I really like the paint job, really nice scheme fur shur.

Dan

[ZX6Rob]

Mine's, like, a 2, but that's how I like it.  Steve's torque cams, custom carb jetting, and an aftermarket chain tensioner are probably the only major mechanical changes.  Other stuff is just maintenance or cosmetics.  But then, I like the look and feel of my fat Ninja, so I try to keep it the way it came.

Oh, yeah, I added Ninja stickers for +10 horsepower.

[Michael]

I'll go with 4.5 to 5.
Led headlight bulb
Brake!!! Led taillight
Tail brights.
Clear turn signal lenses front and rear with LED bulbs
Mean streak rear tire, rotor and caliper
465 progressive rear shock with lowering links
ZX14 front end with C14 handlebars
Heated grips
Local upholstery shop recontoured gel seat
Murphy aux fuse box

[RWulf]

Way beyond description. If you must know look for Speed-I-Pux Rex
on the emporium link.

[Dave Scott]

I'll rate mine a 10.   

[turbojoe78_MA]

Maybe a 7.5?

2005 ZRX 1200 front end
ZRX fork brace
Pyramid Fenda Extenda
Spiegler  S/S braided brake and clutch lines (+2” front brake lines)
3” extended enrichener cable (spring 2015)
MOXI adjustable handlebars and 7/8” risers
Knockoff Pazzo adjustable levers
Murph’s grips with Grip Puppies
Audiovox CC100 electronic cruise control with vacuum canister
Stabil  air horn with Murph’s wiring harness (wired with stock horns)
VVME 55 Watt HID headlight kit with Murph’s wiring harness (plus new spare bulb, ballast
and wiring harness)
Gauge’s and clock bulbs replaced with LED’s (summer 2015)
Mid faring side reflectors replaced with clear, directional / running lights
Rear directional lens covers replaced with clear lenses and orange bulbs
Red LED rings around rear directional bulbs to work as, running / brake lights
Red LED strip ¼”x 4” mounted on rear fender below plate as brake light
Back Off / Wig-Wag module to flash main brake and alternate side brake lights
Brake light bulbs replaced with LED’s (summer 2015)
Tail bright’s on rear outside cover of bags (look black in day light)
10 W Cree LED auxiliary lights on Snarf’s brackets
Shark FM radio / amp and speakers kit with remote controls (new speakers summer 2015)
Cee Bailey 22.5” windshield with Goldwing adjustable vent
12 Volt outlet in left glove box
Keyed glove box knob’s (only work on covers and gas cap)
Gas cap modified to close without key
Gas cap ring bracket to hold phone holder
Gas gauge mod, adjustable resistor at fuel tank wiring
Gas tank sealed with KBS sealer
Tank bra, ½ cover
Murph’s side covers knob / screws
Murph’s black screw kit (faring, windshield and master cylinder covers)
Antler covers modified to go on with antlers installed
MCE canyon cages and rear guards
Helmet lock relocaters
Murph’s Knee Savers with Goldwing foot pegs
Meanstreak rear wheel with Nomad front brake disc
Modified front left caliper for rear brake (modified by Jim Snyder)
Speed bleeders for brakes and clutch
Rear shock from 09 ZG 1400
Rear suspension needle bearings replaced with self lubricating bronze bushings
Modified heavy duty shift linkage
ZX11 pistons in bored and decked cylinder block (7917 miles since build)
All new coolant hoses, o-rings, gaskets and rings during top end build
SISF’s power cams (modified 86 ZX1000R cams) and advanced EX cam sprocket
SISF’s custom jetting and overflow tubes in 86 ZX1000R 36mm carbs
S/S Hex screws on carb caps and bowls
SISF’s  7th gear mod
Modified adjustable air box opening
Block off plates
T Cro’s stick coils
Bergman Spin on oil filter kit (spofak)
Modified belly pan for oil changes without removal
Magnetic drain plugs for engine oil and rear drive lube

[Bob H]

Someone's got to bring up the rear, here's the list of mods to my '88:

1.  Kawasaki backrest
2.  foam grips
3.  Fender extension

I really do enjoy the bike just the way it is.

[Wizeguy]

Someone's got to bring up the rear, here's the list of mods to my '88:

1.  Kawasaki backrest
2.  foam grips
3.  Fender extension

I really do enjoy the bike just the way it is.

LOL!!!      I love it, simplicity!  When I bought my 2004 brand new, she got a post-purchase teardown and inspection for my peace of mind, and I'm pretty sure she got farkled more than yours just during reassembly.   

Then there's my 1989, which was tweaked tremendously by the PO, and a little more by me.  Some of the stuff is no longer available, which increases market value, I hear (!!)     Still probably only a 5 on the vague scale we're following here!

Rifle system, currently with short shield
Shad hard cases
HID headlamp, LEDs everywhere else
Murph's "disco-lights" taillight
Larry Buck light bar
Custom kydex dash insert
2nd gen C10 wheels & fork
C14 shock
Stick coils
Free power mod
SISF's 2MM
Petcock converted to manual
Probably more stuff that I'm forgetting....

[kevingore]

I guess mine would be a 9.9 

[Rev Ryder]

I guess mine would be a 9.9 

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[kevingore]

I guess mine would be a 9.9 

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thanks for thumbs up

[Lurch71]

Here's my mod list, and a pic below showing that mine is truly "CUSTOM", it says so right on the front.

Fenda Extenda
Fairing side marker lights tied to turn signals (now LED's)
Rear mounted helmet locks
Fuel gage adjuster variable resistor
Rifle windshield
Cee Bailey headlight guard
TARGA tank bra
Givi E460N Trunk Box with light kit & top rack
Gen-Mar handle bar risers
Gen-Mar peg lowering kit
CycleGadgets.com 3-M reflective tape on luggage
Aux fuse panel on right side battery box (Blue Sea Marine)
CoMagination brake light modulator
"STOPPER" LED license plate frame light
Extra rear running lights (LED) (home-made)
Extra rear running lights in Givi trunk center strip (LED)
Electrical Connection auxiliary driving light kit
Pingel manual fuel valve conversion kit
FIAMM Freeway Blaster 132-db horns (HI-LO pair)
Personalized license plate
Rock Blocker oil cooler shield (home-made)
Bergmen/Murph's Spin-On Oil Filter Adapter Kit (SPOOFAK)
Bergmen/Murph's quick-release fuel tank bolts
Bergmen/Murph's mirror-mount switch bracket (left side only)
Murph's tip-over bars (front only)
Murph's/Gizmomill LED taillight
Murph's K-B fork brace
Murph's stainless steel Allen-head screw kit
Murph's side cover knobs
Side marker / turn signal lights to saddlebags (LED)
Throttlemeister
HotGrips
Highway pegs
APE manual cam chain tensioner
KMW roundels
SISF's "7th gear" mod (23/15 bevel gears)
SISF's exhaust cam re-drilled sprocket mod
SISF's intake cam retiming mod
SISF's 2-minute mod
Carburetor drain tubes
"Secure side bags mod" (internal security bolts)
"CUSTOM" fairing badge

You forgot the most important MOD..... the NRA sticker

[Mcfly]

I think it's an automatic 4.5 iffin you installed the Audiovox CC, and got the wire loopy
thing on the throttle correctly....    ack.

[Rev Ryder]

I think it's an automatic 4.5 iffin you installed the Audiovox CC, and got the wire loopy
thing on the throttle correctly....    ack.

I'd give more credit than that for it.     At least a 6.232

[goatmar]

Let's see bought an 01 in 07.  Added 17" wheels all round, Rifle windshield, led bulbs, HID headlight, hand guards.  Not to mention it's the fastest color......... 

[ZGirl]

'03 Kawi Concours

Mine has to be a 20!   

My husband = awesome!! 

Custom Windshield with Fire Creek Slides (I don't think anyone else but Bill and I have them installed).
17" Kawi Mean Streak Rear Wheel Mod
Fenda Extenda
Rear mounted helmet locks
Rifle windshield (Spare)
Cee Bailey headlight guard
Givi Trunk Box
Bar Risers
Murph's peg lowering kit
Aux fuse panel on right side battery box (Blue Sea Marine)
Extra front running lights (LED) (home-made)
Extra rear running lights (LED) (home-made)
Murph's manual fuel valve conversion kit
FIAMM Freeway Blaster 132-db horns (HI-LO pair)
Bergmen/Murph's Spin-On Oil Filter Adapter Kit (SPOOFAK)
Fork Brace
Murph's stainless steel Allen-head screw kit
Murph's side cover knobs
Throttle Lock
Highway pegs
SISF's 2-minute mod
Complete Carb overhaul and tuning (before SISF was doing them; wish we could have sent them to him)
Home-made Secure side bags mod (our version)
Murph’s grips with Grip Puppies
Grip Heaters
Sheep Skin Seat Cover
LED Brake Light
4 Pot Front Brake Calipers
SS Brake Lines
Baker Wings
Winter Fairing Extenders
Modified Belly Pan with holes for ventilation/cooling
Progressive Rear Shock
In-Line Fuel Filter
Headlight wiring upgrade
Moonshine brake reservoir cover 2007
Leanin' Larry Clutch reservoir cover

Moonshine Lunch Run Sticker  (Earned it! 2006)

There is more, can't think of it now.......

Yeah, I'm spoiled.

[WillyP]

Do the cracks in my fairing count? 

[ZGirl]

Do the cracks in my fairing count? 

I don't see why not!  They are not stock..... 

[goatmar]

Do the cracks in my fairing count? 

Are they well earned? 

[Dave Scott]

would this rate a 10???

[mr t]

Is Madelyn reading the latest issue of the Concourier in the background of picture number 1?.

   Tom Taylor COG#7173

[Dave Scott]

Is Madelyn reading the latest issue of the Concourier in the background of picture number 1?.

   Tom Taylor COG#7173

No, she's got a Clymer's manual studying the wiring diagram.  (see my other post)   

[Derick]

would this rate a 10???

What kind of gas mileage do you get with that beast? I towed my ~400lb camper back from chicago with my connie since my wing wasnt plated yet.......and i got like 20 mpg...and it has to have been LESS weight than you have added on here....

[Dave Scott]

would this rate a 10???

What kind of gas mileage do you get with that beast? I towed my ~400lb camper back from chicago with my connie since my wing wasnt plated yet.......and i got like 20 mpg...and it has to have been LESS weight than you have added on here....

I run about 32 with the sidecar.  if I get 30, I'll be happy.

[Derick]

I run about 32 with the sidecar.  if I get 30, I'll be happy lucky.

FTFY you welcome