It can't have a center stand because of the catalytic converter under it, unfortunately. I agree that is a negative. My daughter likes the pillion seat (I put a top box with a back rest) but she's not experienced enough to discern. She does prefer being pillion on the Himalayan. The spring doesn't affect comfort, only sag. It's the damping and rebound that would be an issue (and they're not on this bike) Thanks for watching and making great points 👍

Yes, I agree about the owners keeping them or just keep getting newer versions. One of the other people who commented said how much better the Ninja version is than the Z version in terms of handling etc. I'm thinking of doing a back to back comparison video.

Thank you for the feedback, much appreciated. But who are you calling old? 😂😂 Safe riding, buddy. Hope you can check out more of the content on the channel 👍

Thanks, Derek. Definitely have gelled with this bike. But maybe I'm getting a little too old for it. Seating position can get tiring after a long day.

@@NooBiker hi Noo I’ve put the same pegs on has the blue and black one I had them 40mm adjustable pegs it’s the only way I can keep the bike without being cramped cause of my left leg thank you 👍👍🏍️

Thank you for the really nice comment. I hide all the little dinks and scratches well (the magic of editing 😂😂) Do you ride one? I do like the look of the standard exhausts.

Thank you, Exeter. Coming from someone so accomplished with review videos, it means a lot to me.

Thanks for the kind evaluation and encouragement. It means so much to me 👍👍

You're not the only one that's mentioned it 😂 it was just hitting the tank pad, no scratches 👍

Thanks for the recommendation. Any experience with the Pilot Road 4?

And that's why I call myself a Noob 😉

Thanks for watching 👍

Thank you, buddy 👍😊

Cheers, buddy 👍

Thanks, Jim. It's not a common colour, but I really like it 👍

Now show me yours...

Can't upset the boss... My mate Anthony is a tall fella (well everyone seems tall to me) but loves his Z...

Spooky... I'm going to Scotland (on the Z) very soon after I return from Cornwall (on the Himmy) Looking forward to catching up with you.

@@NooBiker I may have been or be about to leave for the Highlands by the middle of next month... depending if it ever stops raining.

@@neilmackinnon3371 we might pass each other on the motorway

I was talking to the guys at my dealership about the Versys. Very similar engine but different tune. Not so much power on the Versys, but more torque and different gearing. For some reason I don't like the looks of the Versys so much...

@NooBiker I understand about the looks. It was super grunty from low revs for an in line four but ran out of go at higher revs. Super comfortable

I'll be drinking the Irn Bru in June and riding Frankie for sure. No money 💷 right now

@@NooBiker What!!! you are considering leaving us Z1000sx'ers?

@@pinnacle_moto who said that?

@@NooBiker You did in this vid. You are saying you are looking but are not sure what will beat the Z1000sx. That's like me saying I'll try other women but not sure if they are better than my wife :)

@@pinnacle_moto how would you know unless you tried? 😉

Unfortunately not yet, Jim. I'm still self-unemployed

I forgot about that 😅 What's the best way to message you? You can email me or DM me on one of the platforms

@@NooBiker My email is in the about section of my channel.

That’s interesting. I’ve owned the zzr and not the sx (2023). I agree the presence of the zzr is unmatched. I really love the looks of the front. Aside from the looks and insane power. I find the sx the better bike. But I like it is smaller in appearance when compared to zzr or adv bikes. Easy to push around too. The sx is much better in corners, comfort, technology, general dynamics, better windscreen, way more power than ever needed, better for luggage and long haul riding etc. If only I could own both.

It's a great colour, I'm very glad I found it ☺️

Great that he's there. He's a good lad! Looking forward to seeing your adventures!

Thanks, Gregor. The chain and sprockets were changed after about 11,500 miles. The chain had been really neglected for the first two years so was getting slack very soon after tightening. Since then, it has not really been an issue at all, so it has held up for 12,500 miles so far.

@@NooBiker Thanks a lot. I get it. So, now you can expect even more miles out of it. :) Great. Everything that is more than 30.000 km is a bonus in my opinion. :)

Great bike, nice choice

All the filth is in *your* mind 😂

Yup, need to work that into my schedule... and my budget!

... though I'm not sure I'm a massive fan of the tech. Active electronic suspension is just another expensive part to repair, isn't it? 🤔

@@NooBiker definitely worth a test ride. Even if you buy the standard TRACER 9. I see a few people who own sports tourers, put risers on their bikes to help wrist and back ache.

@@AdamForeman too much wind buffeting to be enjoyable for touring, so that’s why I gave the Tracer 9 GT a miss.

@@Paulie44 I've heard the only thing wrong with the fairing is that it causes a bit of noise at high speeds. MCN loved it.

I will be giving one a test ride later this year. I probably won't switch because I'm quite happy with the SX and I'm also short of cash right now. I'm going to put the SX through the valve clearance check service in a few weeks, and put new tyres on it, then go for a tour of Scotland in June 👍

That's what Ninjas do, hide in plain sight 🤣👍

Hi George, thanks for the question. I had the fork oil changed last year just because I thought it needed doing given age and mileage. No issues with seals etc. I usually do my own oil, filter and brake fluid changes and am fairly fastidious about having the regular servicing done at my local dealer (air filter, spark plugs etc) The issues I have had have been covered in other videos: 1. Sub-frame bolts got loose and/or snapped, possibly due to me using a top box. Seems to be a common issue from the forums / FB groups. Check your subframe is firmly attached regularly. I now tend to avoid using a top box (especially for long trips) and have switched to panniers 2. Corrosion of the evap pipe in the tank, causing fuel to leak. New tank required. A second hand one (£100) was found and fitted. A good thing too since a fall had dented the old tank (always look on the positive side) 3. Valve clearance checks done at 24,600 miles (a little earlier than recommended due to going on a 2k mile tour) and 10 valves needed shimming (all 8 exhaust valves and 2 intakes) Not an issue, but I had the rear shock spring uprated after taking it to a suspension expert. Gives more preload adjustment for when my daughter wants to ride pillion. That's it. I'm not sure if that's a lot or just par for the course with a bike that is now 6 years old and done 26,800 miles. Best of luck with your bike. My one is a 2018 model that I bought in 2020 and it had done under 2k miles then, so I've added a good 24k miles in that time.

Hi Pin, I definitely still get turbulence with the screen up, but I can tuck under it a bit 👍 The Scout looks nice 👌 I'm thinking about a big old school tourer like a Honda ST 1100 Pan European for some long distance touring

@@NooBiker I ordered a shad tail and topbox for this year. I'm going to hit Scotland hopefully in the late spring. That will be my first longish tour with mine. just need to swap out the S22 for a Road 5 on the rear first.

@@pinnacle_moto I'm going to Scotland in June

It can do sometimes, but I used it for commuting into London a few times. A little practice helps. The engine is very flexible. Definitely have a test ride if you can.

@@NooBiker I have my eye on one in a shop and going to look at it next week thank you for your reply I'm currently riding a honda blackbird cbr1100xx and finding it very heavy and looking for something lighter around town but still comfortable on motorways etc

@@bubbles1863 I can only tell you what works for me. I'm 5'7" with a 30" inseam (that's 179cm and 76cm in metric) and I find it okay in slow traffic. Thought not as easy as my Himalayan... Look for some videos of my commute like "Noob's commute London monopoly" for example and you'll see me dealing with traffic on it. Good luck with the bike. The Blackbird is an awesome bike 😎

Thank you, buddy. They are Richa waterproof boots. Stylish but a bit stiff for longer rides.