1987 Kawasaki ZG1000 Concours

[@davidj.7779]

I put 80K miles on my '86 Concours, exactly the same as the one in this video. Cross country 4 times, also to Alaska and Mexico. I never had a single breakdown. Sure do miss it but it was a treat hearing that unique growl again. Thanks for taking me along.

[@patrickjohansson3076]

plz type some to me about it! Im about to drop an offer then go and get one! How is service? izi? whats the up downs and the downs in 2021??? @David J

[@mckane2]

My dad passed away and left me his zg1000, 2000, I’m working on restoring, it passed gas to the engine, I just haven’t had the money, I want to get it running as a tribute to my dad, ride as much as I can, I like it more now than when he got it. Great work on this one, mine is the same color. 👍🏼

[@marcusmason8300]

Kawasaki had a 20yr run building this bike. 1986 to 2006 without any major changes. In 2007 the concours wasn't available. In 2008 the 1400 concours was introduced. They are great bikes and still have parts available. I really enjoy my '06 although not the coolest looking bike, it's all built with purpose in mind.

[@olavcramer4814]

Sounds exactly the same as my '86 Ninja 1000R. Your to-do list is exactly like mine was, and I've been driving it all summer, lovin' it. Nice job, and the labour and money it costs to bring this bike up to snuff like this mean it's indeed good for another 3 or so decades of eatin' miles. Nice job.

[@Andrew-vo9ev]

I have a 98 Kawasaki Concours and I wouldn't trade it for the world !

[@mikestowe6136]

to me the best sport bike cruiser plus you can find them cheap used

[@mitchring7033]

j'ai eu cette même moto en Europe , modele 1986 , importée des USA , bonne moto puissante et fiable.hello from Belgium.

[@deborahchesser7375]

That primary drive gear whine Sounds like Ponch going down the road. I bet Ken loved that show.

[@kalanhitchens8782]

Just bought one yesterday that's a 1987 model with 5,000 miles on it, freakishly Nice condition but I still have to remove the it obnoxious windshield

[@rickbales1880]

I still have my 87 LOVE it. Ride it, scary fast with 32mm carbs, I would hate to see this with 36.

[@rhythmsectionguy]

just bought an 06 version of one of these! Love it!!

[@swiftlyvexing6669]

I grabbed one a couple months ago for $1700. '02 with 46k on it. Minty clean. I've since re-evaluated my desire for a SuperSports.

[@Russteevee]

I had one just like this! Best bike I ever had, boy I miss it! I LOVE the sound. I would go cross country with a bunch of wing dings, my tag read “morfun” and it was! Thanks, what did it sell for?

[@Balithazzarr]

For anyone in there 30s this paired with the ninja was iconic. You read the specs you saw it in nintendo games.

[@robertblanchard6196]

The styling of that could pass for late 90's especially if the bags matched better. Nice bike.

[@jubalitog6286]

Great video sir and thank you, I've been considering one of these and this is a great demonstration.

[@BrianHarrisCISSP]

Connies are fantastic bikes, I have three. I have an 08 c14 and 2 zg1000’s from 91 and 2005. There is no way it’s worth anything close to that price, I bought my 05 about a month ago with upgrades and extras I fantastic shape for 800 dollars. These bikes are worth about 1500 in great shape at best, sport touring bikes don’t hold their value very well

[@SusanWillan]

Iv owned both the GTR 1000 and the 1400 travelled around Australia without missing a beat much better value than the K100s im currently riding a FJR 1300 another bullet proof bike stay upright my friend

[@kuladeeluxe]

One day, I'd like to buy a featured bike. If the right Can Am, GPZ 550 RD400 comes along, maybe I'd make a trip to the museum. Nice Concours.

[@OldGuy70s]

I payed $2000 for mine... And that's Canadian! 44,000mls

[@edjackson4389]

36mm carbs on ninja. 32mm on concours. Love your videos though, keep it up!

[@michaelmilton8925]

Thanks ed. Can I run 36mm on my connie?

[@edjackson4389]

@@michaelmilton8925 yes

[@TBullCajunbreadmaker]

I'm 69 years old and I have a 2001 that just turned 20K. Runs like a top. Navy Blue and everything works just like it is suppose to. I'm probably going to either sell it or I'll probably give it to my son if he would agree to get him a smaller bike to learn on. This is not a beginners bike.

[@spacetruckin6555]

I'm in the market for one currently. I'm in South Carolina. You?

[@TBullCajunbreadmaker]

@@spacetruckin6555 Oh I live in the Sportsman's Paradise here in Louisiana.

[@spacetruckin6555]

@@TBullCajunbreadmaker I spent some time there in March of 2008 at Camp Cook for WLC. Are you the original owner of The Connie? 20K or 120K?

[@OldGuy70s]

I just got a 02 Concours... 1000cc 45,000 miles...

[@UhYeahWhateverDude]

I just got an 02 Concourse today. Almost 44,000 miles. Biggest friggin bike I've ever ridden, but so far I'm digging it.

[@eviltango]

Is getting parts for this bike still possible? Want one so bad

[@kyleklintok7730]

I had a 2001 and apart from the instruments, I can't tell a SINGLE difference. Same color and everything. It would cruise effortlessly at 80 all day long. If it could pull redline in 5th, mathematically that's 159mph. I liked the bike with two exceptions. Don't get behind a semi. The wind-wash would start a bad side-to-side aerodynamic tail wobble because of the giant-brick saddlebags. And two, never try a tight u-turn. It's so top heavy, if you weren't careful, you would be picking it up. Beside that, it was $4,000 cheaper than a Honda ST1100 and reliable as a hammer.

[@Balithazzarr]

Great advice my 1998 is almost payed off I should be able to test drive it before snow. I'll get my license next spring.

[@BrianHarrisCISSP]

The Whole front end and dash is different after 94 with a better fork and dual piston vs single piston caliper brakes

[@jayflash2035]

That thing is cool

[@r.williamcomm7693]

Great bike & great video!

[@detailedexteriors2144]

You said you were gonna show how to take the bags off ...

[@WeldersOnly]

Saw your guys video clip on Donut Media's video on the Hayabusa.

[@OldGuy70s]

My 02 concours is clunky going into 1st from Neutral, and clunky going into 2nd from 1st... The rest r smooth...

[@libertyman3072]

✌🏿😜 VAS-Y T'ES BON BON BON 💪😜 🏁 🏍 🏁 🏍️ 🏁 🏍️ 🏁 🏍️ 🏁

[@billygun667]

I have a 98 👍

[@xDVxDiveBomber]

Just bought a 1990 Concours 1000, she needs some work tho

[@bunmon]

とても綺麗な状態のカワサキGTR1000ですね! 最近のバイクと違い重たいバイクですが、 取り回しも軽々と　簡単にセンタースタンドを掛ける 姿に憧れます(^O^)／

[@zetaa3023]

I got 97 c10 70,000 miles going strong , who got more miles than that ?

[@turtle19dad]

I was able to find one for $4995 with 9K on the odo. 2001

[@BikerBenny]

Powerful vacumcleaner 😆