Got my 15000km 2009 Z 10 days ago and thanks to this forum have found so much useful info. Had a peek at the cush drive rubbers today. Yep, they're shot. Dropped the forks to look for grease in the head bearings. Not much of that, so re-greased. (Swing arm and linkages next).

Exhaust and various mods on order! Should have it all tickety-boo and set up the way I want in no time and be fully confident in its mechanical health.

Thanks to all those who have gone before me and assembled this wealth of knowledge. It's invaluable.