Great machine. I got mine (D model, 29k now) a few years back, new fork springs, shock, brakes, disks and exhaust system. You are right, so many are completely shot! You got a good one!
@@david_new46 Hi David, yes sadly with all that power and braking, the consumables can suffer and can be expensive to sort, so a lot just get left to rally on as they are and end up pretty knackered. Kawasaki Quality was not so great then either. Nice to see a good few still out there and still loved by so many. Mostly old crocks like myself. Thanks for watching.
@@davidharris5736 Thanks David and well done, yes its a glorious soundtrack, a Kawasaki Inline 4 from that era. Hope you are still enjoying yours, stay safe and thanks for watching and taking the time to comment.
Nice to see another ZZR fan. In regard to the problem with the front mudguard (as you say a well known issue) I got fed up with it and fitted a 1 piece item from Japan. Looks just like the original, removed the weak spot and is much easier to take off.
Thanks Michael, I have watched your channel and really enjoyed it, just subscribed. Where in Japan did you order it from? Did you have to paint it to match. Keep up the great content, I will tune in more, thanks for watching.
@@nickbitten9910 Hi Nick, yes it’s hard to believe they mostly don’t get a second look nowadays and used prices even for the best example you can find is still less than the price of a new monkey bike. However track a nice one down and you are still rewarded with something very special. Slice of Japanese mechanical bliss. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment.
@@ALifetimeMeasuredinMiles - many thanks mate. The one I rode was a big step up from the GPZ 500 I was used to. I recall the Z had lots of heat roasting my inside leg when in heavy traffic. This has made me want to visit my Kwaka specialist now to see if they can source a decent one ( the wife may have something to say).
The D models are the better ones to take a punt on, the first models or C models from 1990-93 are getting rarer in standard trim which is what you want with these gorgeous bikes. That turbine ram-air sound is sheer music to the ears😊😊👍👍
@@wombat1238marsupial Yes, the D’s were better finished, I have had two c’s and two d’s in the past. I think clean models of both variants are getting more difficult to find. However an early C model in blue in good order will no doubt be the collectors item but I think there will be very few that achieve that mark. Most have just simply been neglected and run into the ground. Kawasaki in-line fours just have their own sound that is pure nostalgia. Thanks for watching.
Great machine. I got mine (D model, 29k now) a few years back, new fork springs, shock, brakes, disks and exhaust system. You are right, so many are completely shot! You got a good one!
@@david_new46 Hi David, yes sadly with all that power and braking, the consumables can suffer and can be expensive to sort, so a lot just get left to rally on as they are and end up pretty knackered. Kawasaki Quality was not so great then either. Nice to see a good few still out there and still loved by so many. Mostly old crocks like myself. Thanks for watching.
I knew what it was at once. I have a D model. Nice video, I liked the 'music' throughout.
@@davidharris5736 Thanks David and well done, yes its a glorious soundtrack, a Kawasaki Inline 4 from that era. Hope you are still enjoying yours, stay safe and thanks for watching and taking the time to comment.
Nice to see another ZZR fan. In regard to the problem with the front mudguard (as you say a well known issue) I got fed up with it and fitted a 1 piece item from Japan. Looks just like the original, removed the weak spot and is much easier to take off.
Thanks Michael, I have watched your channel and really enjoyed it, just subscribed. Where in Japan did you order it from? Did you have to paint it to match. Keep up the great content, I will tune in more, thanks for watching.
Happy days- i remember riding a 'C' model years ago and being very impressed.
@@nickbitten9910 Hi Nick, yes it’s hard to believe they mostly don’t get a second look nowadays and used prices even for the best example you can find is still less than the price of a new monkey bike. However track a nice one down and you are still rewarded with something very special. Slice of Japanese mechanical bliss. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment.
@@ALifetimeMeasuredinMiles - many thanks mate. The one I rode was a big step up from the GPZ 500 I was used to. I recall the Z had lots of heat roasting my inside leg when in heavy traffic. This has made me want to visit my Kwaka specialist now to see if they can source a decent one ( the wife may have something to say).
zzr 1100 my fave ever
@@sparky9250 Spot on Sparky, that didn’t take long, well done and thanks for watching.
The D models are the better ones to take a punt on, the first models or C models from 1990-93 are getting rarer in standard trim which is what you want with these gorgeous bikes. That turbine ram-air sound is sheer music to the ears😊😊👍👍
@@wombat1238marsupial Yes, the D’s were better finished, I have had two c’s and two d’s in the past. I think clean models of both variants are getting more difficult to find. However an early C model in blue in good order will no doubt be the collectors item but I think there will be very few that achieve that mark. Most have just simply been neglected and run into the ground. Kawasaki in-line fours just have their own sound that is pure nostalgia. Thanks for watching.