ZZR 1100 & ZX14R Kawasaki Rider

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@Wild1BillS 20 сағат бұрын

LOL I have only 6500 miles on my 97 zx11 Now thats low miles

@gdfggggg 15 күн бұрын

A lovely looking thing. I bet she’s a beast. Out of interest, how many miles do you get on a full tank of fuel with the 11? I’m getting about 150 with fairly fast riding. Good luck with the new machine. Cheers

@MichaelZZRrider 13 күн бұрын

Hi mate, 150 sounds about right. 200 is possible taking it easy. To be honest I dont think I get 150 but saving fuel is not really something I consider Ha! Ha!

@jeroenmiddag1132 20 күн бұрын

I am going to travel to Japan. Kobe is not really on the route of my travel, but is it worth the detour?

@MichaelZZRrider 19 күн бұрын

Hi mate. The Kawasaki Museum is large and interesting. The bike section is ok but should be bigger. Kobe itself is really nice. Great restaurants overlooking the sea and indeed the sea front itself is a nice place to be. Part of the sea front has been kept in the state it was after the Kobe Earthquake in 95 and it is a really an eye opener. In answer to your question, I would not go to Kobe just for the Kawasaki museum but as part of a trip to Kobe itself then it is worth visiting.

@zdravkopetranovic1274 21 күн бұрын

I am owner of zzr1200 and I hear 12r consume much fuel. Is that true, as I wont think of it if it spends 10l/100km of normal ride. I usually spend 5 to 6.5 l/100 with zzr1200. Chears

@MichaelZZRrider 19 күн бұрын

Hi mate, the ZX12R definately uses more fuel than the ZZR, particularly if the rider uses the full performance of the machine.

@samh3145 22 күн бұрын

Very interested to hear your full group comparison review once you've ridden the ZX12 a bit

@MichaelZZRrider 21 күн бұрын

I am looking forward to riding it as well. I rode it a little today but have to wait for a few days until it is registered. Although all 3 bikes are of a similar design philosophy, they all achieve it in a noticeably different manner.

@randydoan7536 23 күн бұрын

200/50. 190 dont last long

@MichaelZZRrider 23 күн бұрын

I will find out mate. 🙂

@randydoan7536 23 күн бұрын

i like my unrestricted 2000 zx

@MichaelZZRrider 23 күн бұрын

I am sure you do mate. Enjoy the ride! 🙂

@OmNi08 24 күн бұрын

Nice! I just got the ZX-12R-A full power model just 2 weeks ago as well, it has the worst low-end torque out of the bikes I've owned (50cc,125cc,250cc,400cc) on top of the bike having a half burnt clutch made it harder to start from a stop but it's been the most fun to ride, the insane acceleration after I finally engage 1st gear is like an adrenaline shot! have fun and greetings from a Filipino (I'm in Japan though lol)

@MichaelZZRrider 23 күн бұрын

Hi, I am looking forward to getting it on the roads of Kaybiang. I am sure she is quick. I am used to the acceleration because I have the 14R as well. I just love these not electronic machines, just you and the bike. Bikes like the 12R are designed to thrive on high revs which is another thing I love. I am not a roll on in gear sort of rider, I like dancing on the gear lever. 🙂

@piotrpan6464 16 күн бұрын

@@MichaelZZRrider Hi. I've been following your channel for some time. Last season I bought a 1998 zx11. great machine, this season there was a problem with the 3rd gear, symptoms similar to a worn out drive chain drive sprocket. Do you know anything about the problems that bother the gearboxes in this model?

@MichaelZZRrider 15 күн бұрын

@@piotrpan6464 Hi mate, sorry to hear about your issues. There is no general problem with the D model gearboxes. The C model had a second gear issue. Your description is a little vague. What exactly happens in 3rd gear?

@piotrpan6464 4 күн бұрын

@@MichaelZZRrider unfortunately the third gear sprocket needs to be replaced

@MichaelZZRrider 4 күн бұрын

@@piotrpan6464 Thats a pain in the ass mate.

@MichaelZZRrider 24 күн бұрын

Hi, have fitted Continental tyres as that is what I have fitted to my ZZR 1100 and ZX14R. Rate them highly. I will look into the clutch basket issue. Thanks for the feedback.

@randydoan7536 24 күн бұрын

avon or metzlers, pirelli suck. clutch basket weak . replace. place in co co beach florida has new strong basket

@MichaelZZRrider 23 күн бұрын

It would appear the clutch basket issue was sorted out on the B models.

@De_Leon_Records 24 күн бұрын

Man i cant wait to own one enjoy it sounds very smooth

@MichaelZZRrider 24 күн бұрын

I hope to mate. Just got to get the last jobs done.

@rayhully6783 25 күн бұрын

Go for the 190 section rear. Makes a world of difference to the handling. That 200 section rear oem is too wide. Dunno why kawasaki went down that road

@MichaelZZRrider 25 күн бұрын

Hi mate, in the follow up video I mention that I opted for the 190/55. Seemed the best choice for me as I like corners. 🙂. Thanks for the comment.

@grahamward3418 26 күн бұрын

I was there in 2019 and they had a GPz900R display.

@MichaelZZRrider 25 күн бұрын

I think they rotate the bikes mate, due to the lack of space. A few years ago there was also a ZZR 1100.

@fg1981s 26 күн бұрын

Great job! Good luck to you!!!🤞

@MichaelZZRrider 25 күн бұрын

Thanks mate.

@jimmylonergan6433 Ай бұрын

Still ridin big Z ,as i call em ,still some Mochine,(d7)

@MichaelZZRrider Ай бұрын

Yes it is mate. Always a joy to ride.

@geraldpretlow5303 Ай бұрын

Thank you for your candid and informative review.

@MichaelZZRrider Ай бұрын

My pleasure mate.

@MichaelZZRrider Ай бұрын

I dont really measure but I suppose its about 6-7 liters per 100km. I tend to use the gearbox and never sit in top gear so I probably get it up to 8 on occasion. It is less than my 12r and 14r. Bime like these are not really for fuel saving. I suppose a rider could get much better fuel consumption by sticking it in top gear and riding at 100kph but what is the point of having these bikes if a rider rides like that.

@Big1_ Ай бұрын

In 50 km you wasted 1/4 of fuel just cruising... LOOOL what a drinker bike dude.

@MichaelZZRrider Ай бұрын

Ha! Ha! The fuel gauge on the 11 is notoriously inaccurate. Actually the ZZR 1100 is good on fuel compared to other inline fours.

@Big1_ Ай бұрын

@@MichaelZZRrider What´s your fuel consumption in Liters/100km ? My 1998 Hornet 600 needs 5 liters every 100km... Not bad for 4 cylinders and 4 carbureitors of 32mm

@gdfggggg Ай бұрын

I was on the dual carriageway on my 11 the other night. I was on 130mph and it was still throwing me off the back with brutal acceleration. I had to hold on with my knees and wrists to stop me flying off the back. I might aswell have been doing 70, with the same ferocity. Crazy old bike. Love looking at it shining in my garage ❤

@MichaelZZRrider Ай бұрын

Indeed mate. I sit looking at it too. 😁

@gdfggggg Ай бұрын

That’s a beautiful looking Kwacker. You’re gonna need a bigger garage 👀🤘🏻

@MichaelZZRrider Ай бұрын

Hi mate, I will find space Ha! Ha!

@christianhopeborling8697 Ай бұрын

Oh man you got the bike I was eyeing for quite sometime. Nice bike.🎉 Congrats.

@MichaelZZRrider Ай бұрын

The actual bike or the model in general?

@tenbear5 Ай бұрын

Gosh. In for a pound, in for a penny! There is another known issue with them: oil will wick up the wires leading to the rotor & coils causing a failure. It passes up between the copper wires and insulator. The Kawasaki HQ fix for this is a squirt of superglue! I thought i'd escaped this particular gremlin but it struck on a ride to Switzerland. A costly fault as i had to replace the rotor, coils and HD leads. This was the bike, as a long time fan of over 40 yrs, i wanted kawasaki to make, but throughout lifelong ownership it pains me to say of all the kawasakis i've owned [zeds, gpzs, zzrs] this model has been the least reliable. On a trip to Spain one year it just stopped & no one could figure out what it was. Barcelona kawasaki were worse than useless. The bike was AA'd back to the UK where it sat at the local dealership in Leicester for a few months. It was eventually sorted and came down to a cam position sensor: an easy fix as you can reach it through the fairing without removing anything [10 minute fix for a problem that lasted months]. It feels a lot more top heavy, with a higher centre of gravity than the zzrs. I found i had to ride for some time before 'getting into the groove'. Gorgeous looking machine [arguably the best of the bunch] with blistering performance to match -- i had my C3, unrestricted, off the clock at Monza, so 200 mph is a real possibility [PCR3, full titanium Akro, BMC filters]. Would love to share some shots as it too is in the best colour!

@MichaelZZRrider Ай бұрын

Thanks for the comments mate. I am aware of the electrical issue. It aopears to have been more of an issue with the A's than with the later B's. Overall, according to all the owner forums I have read to be reliable although there are a few owners who seem to have been unlucky. I hope I am a lucky one.

@tenbear5 Ай бұрын

@@MichaelZZRrider Yeah, i guess we all hoped that, but the reality is the electrics really aren't up to it. Perhaps it's because we've been forced to have DrLs [daylight running lights] with no effective lightswitch, i dunno... anyway, it's a proverbial pain and the Kawasaki fix is just daft. I was even considering getting the whole thing completely rewired [with a functioning light switch] but finding a competent electrical moto specialist is a problem, and the guy i did find was extortionate.

@wayno23 26 күн бұрын

@MichaelZZRrider I have a A1 bought it brand new 24yrs ago never had a problem with it 👌. Traded in a zzr 1100 they're world's apart ...enjoy 😊 💨🚀

@MichaelZZRrider 26 күн бұрын

@@wayno23 Hi mate, I dont believe it will cause me major problems . Of course, when ever you get a bike that has been sat without running for several years there will be issues but I have just finished bringing a 1989 ZXR 750 HI back to life as well as the ZZR 11 and they were in a worse condition. She is well on the way to being ready, indeed I am posting some more videos of her progress.

@fernandotavares9222 Ай бұрын

Good. Why is the oil light on? Isn't it dangerous for the engine? Greetings from Portugal

@MichaelZZRrider Ай бұрын

Hi mate, I say in the video. When I had the accident last year the oil pressure sensor was destroyed. I replaced it with a new one but the wiring was causing the oil pressure light to come on. The oil level was fine. The wiring to the pressure switch is now fixed and all is well.

@fernandotavares9222 Ай бұрын

@@MichaelZZRrider Many thanks for the reply. I have the same problem with mine and I suspect it's the valve. The wire and its terminal are new. A new valve has been ordered. I hope it's the valve if it's not the oil pump. Big hug from Portugal

@Beavis-et8ox Ай бұрын

Hey, nearly five years later now, are you still driving like an idiot and still alive?

@gemaskerdebeuker8511 Ай бұрын

I have a ZZR 1100 from 93 and i really like it. Im also contemplating getting a 1400 at some point, if you had to pick one which would you take?

@MichaelZZRrider Ай бұрын

Hi mate, the 14R is better in every measurable way but..............The ZZR leaves you smiling like an idiot everytime you ride it. I would not like to have to make that choice.

@gemaskerdebeuker8511 Ай бұрын

@@MichaelZZRrider So " get both" is what youre saying haha

@MichaelZZRrider Ай бұрын

@@gemaskerdebeuker8511 Ha! Ha! 🤣

@spinworldworldspin3311 2 ай бұрын

My 1100 smells like fuel all around it, does not seem to have any leaks. But is this normal?

@MichaelZZRrider 2 ай бұрын

Hi mate, is that with the vehicle parked up?

@spinworldworldspin3311 2 ай бұрын

@@MichaelZZRrider Hi Michael, Yes, parked, with fuel off or on, cold and warm.

@ollieox4176 2 ай бұрын

How much quicker does this feel compared to a zzr600 anyone know

@MichaelZZRrider 2 ай бұрын

Hi mate the 600 is a great machine which is why it was produced for so many years. Any machine thst can do 150mph is fast. The 1100 is however in a different league. The acceleration of the 1100 makes the 600 feel slow. Obviously, the top speed of the 1100 is a lot higher but it is also much faster in every aspect of performance.

@ollieox4176 2 ай бұрын

@@MichaelZZRrider thanks for the reply, that makes sense, I just can’t imagine going much faster than my 600 in a controlled manner! Must take some getting used to

@MichaelZZRrider 2 ай бұрын

@@ollieox4176 Try it mate. You will have a silly grin on your face for a long time after! 🙂

@ChillPusit 2 ай бұрын

that sound brings back so many memories ❤

@MichaelZZRrider 2 ай бұрын

It does sound great mate. Even better in real life. :-)

@davinc3 2 ай бұрын

Excentric idea. Though I'd recommend to tighten the rear damper, it'll also improve cornering behaviour a lot.

@nunyabidness9257 2 ай бұрын

Oh,…. Friend….. please get some high performance riding instruction.. Cool bike though!

@MichaelZZRrider 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment mate. I am ok with what I am. Road is not track.

@nunyabidness9257 2 ай бұрын

Then why are you riding on the wrong side of the road at a 3/10th pace? I could see it if you were on the limit…. You’d get so much more from your bike with a little instruction. I’m not digging on you, trying to be productive here.

@MichaelZZRrider 2 ай бұрын

That road is one of the most dangerous roads. The video does not show it well but it is uphill, downhill. Off camber, covered in dust, gravel and mud. There is no room for error. I am on the right side of the road so not sure what you mean. Cows, monkees and multiple other wildlife just add to the fun. Indeed on that trip I went around the corner and there was a cow in the road. Add to all those things, brand new tyres, and never having written it around bends before meant things were taken at a moderate pace. Many of the bends are so sharp that 40kph is the maximum even if you are on an R6. Videos do not show what it is really like. They never do. The video is about the bike.

@rodneywoods9537 2 ай бұрын

Nice video man?

@spinworldworldspin3311 2 ай бұрын

thx so much and love my zzr1100!!!

@MichaelZZRrider 2 ай бұрын

Lots to love about them mate. 🙂

@tenbear5 2 ай бұрын

ahhhh…. was getting this in London traffic so fitted a manual switch to pull the fans in. The zx12r is worse in solid summer traffic (twin fans) so it was either fit a switch or avoid town.

@MichaelZZRrider 2 ай бұрын

Luckily it was just a wiring issue. In general I dont get any overheating issues. I did in the past but sorted out the whole system and all now good. Even in the summer here.

@bikez72 2 ай бұрын

My height 158cm, rotate the adjuster will make me difficult to reach my foot to the ground. But handling is better by rotating the adjuster to higher the back of zzr

@MichaelZZRrider 2 ай бұрын

Your are correct mate. To do it or not depends a great deal on what is important to the rider.

@gdfggggg 2 ай бұрын

I did it to mine after your advice. For a big heavy bruiser the handing definitely turns in better.

@MichaelZZRrider 2 ай бұрын

Hi mate, yes the change is considerable.

@asantos2285 2 ай бұрын

Awesome bike! Always wanted to see one in person!

@philipdoran5148 2 ай бұрын

Zzr11 King of the road. ❤😊 zx11c1 owner 😊

@MichaelZZRrider 2 ай бұрын

:-)

@johnmignano7872 2 ай бұрын

hey mate, ZZR 1100 is the closest thrill to flying...GPZ 1100 have you experienced this machine?

@MichaelZZRrider 2 ай бұрын

No mate, never had one. A fast bike in its day.

@johnmignano7872 2 ай бұрын

Break all traffic codes, crossover double yellow lines, straddle two lanes, puts a smile on my face too 😆🤣

@MichaelZZRrider 2 ай бұрын

Indeed mate. However I always make sure that I don't rely on other vehicles to take avoiding action to prevent an accident. I can always see if the road is clear.

@johnmignano7872 2 ай бұрын

@@MichaelZZRridertotally agree, the street is brutally real, enjoy the ride, be safe mate

@gdfggggg 2 ай бұрын

So, which is your favourite bike, the 11, 14, or 750?

@MichaelZZRrider 2 ай бұрын

Love them all mate.However the 11 is special, the 14 is lunatic and the ZXR feels like a toy with ADHD. :-)

@johnmignano7872 2 ай бұрын

What's your hurry 😆🤣

@MichaelZZRrider 2 ай бұрын

ZZR 1100 = Hurry. :-)

@johnmignano7872 2 ай бұрын

@@MichaelZZRrider 😆🤣

@dubstepkreng 3 ай бұрын

Omg a new video. thanks for the info fellow 1100 rider❤❤❤❤

@tenbear5 3 ай бұрын

Pricey. Not sure what they’d retail for here at Cradley Heath. zzr12 cans also fit & have the advantage you can separate both mufflers, and fit any aftermarket pair. The zzr11C cans also fit but the finish on the standard chrome was nothing like the Ds you have there.

@MichaelZZRrider 3 ай бұрын

Hi mate. You cant buy a whole system from Kawasaki any longer but you can buy the right hand silencer for approx 1300usd! This whole system was obviously removed from a bike when new and stored for nearly 30 years. I was dam lucky to get it. :-)

@tenbear5 3 ай бұрын

@@MichaelZZRrider Looks great! Prefer the balanced symmetry of twin pipes. ✌

@MichaelZZRrider 3 ай бұрын

@@tenbear5 I do as well mate.

@tenbear5 3 ай бұрын

I would agree. Been on mine all over Europe, the United States & Canada. Would love to do South America on one. I plan on keeping at least one in the garage til i go senile.

@MichaelZZRrider 3 ай бұрын

Sounds great mate :-)

@tenbear5 3 ай бұрын

Nice example. Lovely bikes. Owned all the zeds & still keep two 11s: the original ‘99 i honeymooned on with around 150k on it and another T plate ‘99. The higher mileage bike makes more power would you believe (& still sounds great). While i’m toying with the idea of parting with my zx12r, i will always keep the 1100. All the best! 👋

@MichaelZZRrider 3 ай бұрын

Sounds good mate. I have been trying to get a ZX12R for years but there are only couple in this country and the owners dont want to sell.

@gdfggggg 3 ай бұрын

Fun little blast 👍🏻

@ricardobooker1704 3 ай бұрын

I brought my zx11 D1 brand new in Dec 1992 it is a 93. I still have it, i have never turned off the fuel. You should not have to do that. The problem.is our carbs have no over flow tubes, your problem is your needles failed to seal, when that happens the omly place for gas to go is into the motor.

@ricardobooker1704 3 ай бұрын

Did you reset your floats, if so what did you set them to? If you didn't check them and let me know where they are at now. You have carb issues.

@ricardobooker1704 3 ай бұрын

Oh I see this is an old video, how did you fix the problem?

@MichaelZZRrider 3 ай бұрын

@@ricardobooker1704 Hi mate, the problem with E10 and older carb bikes is well documented. Indeed, when I called a mechanic friend he immediately knew the problem. The seals in the fuel tap failed which started the issue so I replaced the fuel tap. I also replaced the fuel pump, drained the oil and replaced the filter. I also only use Ethanol free petrol just to be safe. Not had any issues since. To be honest, I had never heard of this situation before it happened to me but once it had I researched online and found quite alot regarding it. E10 is a bugger however there are companies that are selling Ethanol resistant replacement seals. If, as is being suggested, Governments move to E15 or even E20 then everyone with older bikes will nead to replace the original seals. In the West most countries are using E5 which is not so harmful to the rubber seals. Great to hear that you still have your ZZR from 92. I had to sell mine when I moved to Asia but managed to get hold of this one 10 years ago. Ride safe mate.

@flyingjudgement 3 ай бұрын

Hi just got a well maintained ZZR1100 D, realy thanks for the inspiration this bike feels so much better than anything I ever tried! Only have one little problem, I feel a bit dummy to even ask but how to adjust the original mirrors? Cant find anything on the service manual or google and a bit afraid to break it.

@MichaelZZRrider 3 ай бұрын

Hi mate, great to here you bave joined the ZZR Club. There is a plastic cap on the top of the mirror arm. You need to lever that off with a small screwdriver. Unter the cap you will find a nut. Undo the nut and remove the mirrror. Make sure you take note of the way the parts fit together but it is not complicated. Clean and grease up the parts and put it all back together but do not overtighten the nut. The mirrors can be hard to move because the nut was over tightened and/or the moving parts are dirty. Take it easy when removing the plastic caps so as not to damage them.

@rafaelsavinon7437 3 ай бұрын

Hello my friend. I owe a 1992 zx1100 and I neglected it for 16+ years . Have it running now but my gas tank is not that good. Do you know someone that can sell me one, can’t find it anywhere

@MichaelZZRrider 3 ай бұрын

Hi mate, where in the world do you live?

@rafaelsavinon7437 3 ай бұрын

@@MichaelZZRrider I live in Florida, USA

@MichaelZZRrider 3 ай бұрын

@@rafaelsavinon7437 Hi mate, there are many for sale online but it depends on how much you want to pay. As you are in the States you should check out your local bime breakers/salvage as that would save the shipping costs compared to Europe or Japan. Are you sure your original tank cant be saved?

@rafaelsavinon7437 3 ай бұрын

Hello, again. Yes I think my tank can be saved. It requires lots of work and $300.00 Thanks so much for your time. I just love your machines

@MichaelZZRrider 3 ай бұрын

Let me know how you get on with the bike mate. :-)

@johnklockyer 3 ай бұрын

Great video! Pity about the blooming noise at the beginning lol 😂

@MichaelZZRrider 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment mate.

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