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Hi All,

I am new to this forum and new to a Z900RS, in fact it hasn't even been delivered yet! So this post is to help me prepare for its delivery.

What are your thoughts on crash protection? I appreciate that it all looks unsightly on a RS, but which looks the best out of the Evotech and R&G? These two manufactures seem to be the most common in the UK. I also accept the fact there are limitations with these devices and may be the term crash protectors is a little beyond there capabilities to prevent or even reduce damage.

I am a new rider and when my RS arrives it will be the largest bike I have owned to-date. Anything I can add to this bike to reduce risk will be money well spent. I have ordered Evotech crash protector bobbins/spindles for the the swing arm and the front forks, also the ones for the frame. If the majority of the responses say I have done wrong then I can always send them back. What does everyone think? Wrong or right choice? Also, I intend to use an Abba stand and front wheel lifter (when required. Is there any constraints and restrictions?

I have also ordered the radiator protector from Evotech. What are the thoughts of the forum members who have already purchased one, are they pleased with it and do they look good?

If any of you have any other recommendations which you have found to be a good introduction to the bike I am keen to hear your thoughts. I am not really fussed about upgrades that make the bike faster or make it sound noisier, happy with it being stock. More so just the lessons learnt from the long term owners.

Thanks

Regards

Dan

 

 

Many thanks to you all, I will heed your advice!   

It's not accurate to compare 2 bikes on the track unless the riders switch bikes.

While the ZRX has more low end grunt, the RS's engine spins faster and is quicker to 100mph and will not disappoint