Kawasaki ZG-1000 Concours

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This was a new addition for me in 2000. While I loved my GPZ, after a very long ride the previous summer I felt it was time to add something more tuned for long distance - more upright posture and more wind protection.

A winter's research on the 'net convinced me the Connie was the right bike. It has a huge following, and great support from the Concours Owners' Group. I had the Concours for 5 years and it proved to be a real workhorse -- reliable, powerful, comfortable, and able to handle just about any kind of riding.

Modifications

Our long winters are a good time to tinker with bikes, and I generally did some kind of modification each winter.

Image:tmdcls.jpg ThrottleMeister throttle-lock. This is my second one, which is a pretty good endorsement.
Image:givicon.jpg Adaptor rack allowing Givi case (from GPZ) to be used as a top-case.
Image:DSC_0543-icon.jpg Highway Pegs for leg relief.
Image:220-DSC_1399-100.jpg Fork Brace for extra cornering rigidity.
Image:EXPLORE1.gif GPS unit mounted on handlebars.
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Taller windscreen to move airflow over my head.
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Heated handgrips extend the riding season a few more weeks.



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