Congratulations Brian on creating such a wonderful version of the mighty ZRX, you’re a true master of your craft and I love your workmanship 👍. I bought my ZRX1200R new back in 2002 when I was 45 years old (66 now) and have kept it almost standard ever since, it’s still go’s and riding like a new bike. My son has been after it for many years now, but like I say to him what’s the point of selling one of the best bikes ever made 😂😁👍. Well done Brian, you have a fantastic machine 🙏😊.
@GregThorneKTM500NB3 ай бұрын
What a brilliant build. Incredible sound. I have to up my game and I thank you for posting, inspiring!
@brianwells52583 ай бұрын
My pleasure!
@chrisminchopoulos2811 Жыл бұрын
Wow what a beauty, you have created a masterpiece. I purchased a ZRX 1200 twenty years and drove for about 2 years before selling it, I just purchased a ZRX 1100 after leaving the motorcycles all together and getting into classic cars which I also love. The ZRX was the only one i was interested in, mainly because of growing up during the Eddie Lawson victories, cheers.
@brianwells5258 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much....,I agree.....,Kawasaki got it Right with these bikes..! I'll NEVER sell it.....
@wideopen20008 Жыл бұрын
Love your bike. Looks like you put a lot of time and money into her. I bought a new ZRX1200 back in 2002. I'm now starting a refurbishing of the bike. Hope it turns out half as good as yours....
@brianwells5258 Жыл бұрын
Thank you....,this one was a blank canvas for me and a fun build to transform it... I have built another that I have chosen to be my daily rider...,stay tuned for a similar video upload on it too.....
@daveoful Жыл бұрын
Love the bike 👍
@brucebatson3382 Жыл бұрын
Nice work, Brian! I just picked up one these myself as a project bike. First order of business: Make Engine Bigger!
@thomaslouis5626 Жыл бұрын
I bought a 99 ZRX1100 brand new back then, but sold it in 2010. Always wanted that exhaust! ZRXOA #96
@zrxdazzer Жыл бұрын
Stunning bike 😍
@andresnarvaez6390 Жыл бұрын
Es un demonio de motocicleta, brutal.
@BB-xu8dn Жыл бұрын
Wonderfull bike Brian!
@brianwells5258 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much.....,I appreciate it...
@jameswhiteside672 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely gorgeous the sound is to die for
@brianwells5258 Жыл бұрын
Thanks Jim...! Its a beast.....
@chriscarbaugh3936 Жыл бұрын
Wow, that has some serious parts thrown at it!
@michaelwalter3301 Жыл бұрын
I am a Honda Fan, actually my Favorite is an 2006 Fireblade in red/black. But this Kawa reminds me to an 1981 one. Very, very nice.
@kenjones413910 ай бұрын
Hey Brian. Amazing bike. I followed one of your builds on ZRXOA.. . Amazing! I love to turn a wrench but I've got nothing in you 😊! Proud owner of (Canadian) blue '02
@brianwells525810 ай бұрын
Thank you so much...,glad you got to see it... God bless BG.
@richardmorris7063 Жыл бұрын
My God that's sweet!
@atag512 Жыл бұрын
Lovely....really great skill
@brianwells5258 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much.....,I really appreciate it. BG.
@dorisandjohn858210 ай бұрын
Congratulations Brian, you’re a true master of your craft and I love your workmanship 👍. I could not say better. If you sell one, pls warn me. :D
@brianwells525810 ай бұрын
Wow, thank you! I really appreciate your kind comments and support. God Bless BG.
@true-moto-resto Жыл бұрын
beautiful Brian !
@mikemet1744 Жыл бұрын
Sweeeeet!! Have fun all.
@cyclepreacher3799 Жыл бұрын
Far out mate, that is just epic! The attention to detail is incredible! Your knowledge of this bike knows no bounds! This or an XJR1300 are my dream bikes! One day…..!
@brianwells5258 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for those very kind and supportive words..,I appreciate it.. The follow up video (on my other "01" ZRX) also covers some additional things regarding "this bike" I forgot to mention here in this video.. Check it out and enjoy.. God bless BG
@ianbendall3116 Жыл бұрын
Again, a fantastic masterpiece Brian, I’d love to live next door to you.
@brianwells5258 Жыл бұрын
Thank you......,the ZRX 1200R is an excellent bike to work on. I enjoyed every moment of it..
@niallpower1098 ай бұрын
Fabulous work 🏍️🏍️👍
@brianwells52588 ай бұрын
Thank you.....,more to come...,not finished yet.... 👍 Stay tuned on this channel.....,new videos every week.. God Bless BG.
@niallpower1098 ай бұрын
@@brianwells5258 I have a ZZR1100 Resto in progress, FCR flatslides ordered for Christmas, Your standard of finish is inspirational 👍
@brianwells52588 ай бұрын
Don't be letting that turkey get cold on Christmas day while you are out "tinkering".!...😂 May I wish you well with your project.. God bless BG.
@richardwoodhouse83979 ай бұрын
Best one i have seen❤
@brianwells52589 ай бұрын
Thanks ✌️ They are a lovely bike to work on..
@IrnMaiden304 Жыл бұрын
Very nice 👍
@JRNracing21 Жыл бұрын
Good job I like the cut down seat real Lawson replica 👍😊
Beautiful. One of the best ZRX. You need now a Lithium battery and Bridgestone S22 tyres
@bluebee7689 Жыл бұрын
Bike is beautiful m8
@stevencorbo1220 Жыл бұрын
Beautiful bike
@bertrandrussell2549 Жыл бұрын
piece of art , fantastic job mate.
@brianmaclennan5612 ай бұрын
I want that kerker exhaust!😅
@brianwells52582 ай бұрын
😅......not selling...!!
@davidbrowne89 Жыл бұрын
Magnificent
@brianwells5258 Жыл бұрын
There are actually a few more things I forgot to mention in that video....,and I included them in this video of my other ZRX (My 01) kzbin.info/www/bejne/r3OqmZ2cg9Ktfdk Currently this 01's engine is dismantled for an upgrade..and if you check out some more of my most recent videos you'll see some of that engine work.. Thanks for checking in God Bless BG.
@jokertk7549 ай бұрын
Great job
@martynj-c4965 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely beautiful bike and exemplary craftsmanship Brian 🏆 How long have you been riding and working on bikes to gain so much knowledge?
@brianwells5258 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much.......,I've been riding and working on bikes since my teenage years and I'm now 62 .....so pretty much all my life. I just enjoy it so much....,there is no new bike on any showroom floor that gives me as much enjoyment in this hobby as building and riding your own creation.
@martynj-c4965 Жыл бұрын
@@brianwells5258 well you do it with passion and it shows. Thank you for sharing this awesome bike and your knowledge. Ride safe 🙏
@lukeiamyourfather3511 Жыл бұрын
Nice z rex . The ohlins front fork looks to have less travel than stock. Does this cause any problems?
@brianwells5258 Жыл бұрын
Gives that impression because I have the Ohlins 10mm through the top yoke also the RH has a steering damper clamp bracket directly under the bottom yoke with a 1.5mm space between... No issues..... BG.
@hktool6910 ай бұрын
BEAUTIFUL
@brianwells52589 ай бұрын
Thank you! 😊
@brianwells525810 ай бұрын
Thank you sir...
@dorian887610 ай бұрын
omg❤❤❤
@shaunh4673 Жыл бұрын
Great looking bike!! Congrats on all the work you put into both your rex's. Do you know what throttle cables you used with your flat slides?
@Sergio-ih6lk Жыл бұрын
Good-looking bike just saying
@stevencorbo1220 Жыл бұрын
Nice forks which forks did you use.
@haulingfuel4759 Жыл бұрын
Brian, beautiful build. How much weight do you estimate you saved with the BST wheels? TY
@niallpower1094 ай бұрын
Brian can you give me advice on carbon fibre wheel torque figures, I recently got a set of Dymag CA5 carbon wheels for my Kawasaki, What wheel spindle torque figures would you recommend, The hubs are magnesium, I can’t find this information anywhere.
@brianwells52584 ай бұрын
Well Personally I use no more than 30flbs (around 40.6Nm) on the wheel axles for my BST's Also use some Blue threadlock as well. Also good practice to check regularly too..! 👍 I'm using Ohlins RWU forks on my 05 ZRX so I typically lower stock torque settings for the pinch bolts by 10% and again use some Blue threadlock as well...(checking regularly too..) For the brake disc (rotor) bolts..,Brocks site gives good recommendations since it depends on the dia of the bolts (6mm~8mm etc) www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&opi=89978449&url=blog.brocksperformance.com/faq/what-are-the-torque-specs-for-bst-carbon-wheels/&ved=2ahUKEwjr8LuAy6WFAxX9XUEAHaZ9DGAQFnoECCQQAQ&usg=AOvVaw1lHUdvTmjUk1C4xW6XVVno Same goes for the 10mm sprocket carrier bolts too...(around 29Nm) But make sure you use blue threadlock and "proper" sprocket carrier nuts that have a Nyloc insert or locking tab... Hope that helps.. BG.
@niallpower1094 ай бұрын
@@brianwells5258 Thanks Brian, I also have the Ohlins RWU forks, I will adjust the torque figures as per your advice and use blue threadlock, Dymag gave me figures for the disc bolts and sprocket bolts, i have titanium disc bolts and sprocket bolts drilled for lockwire, Cheers Niall.
@brianwells52584 ай бұрын
It's just there is so much conflicting advice and recommendations.....,have a look at this Ducati forum thread since they recommend rear axle spec at around 90Nm..?? www.959panigale.net/threads/carbon-fiber-wheels-bst-vs-rotobox-which-one-would-you-choose.15361/page-2 Food for thought..?? Think the bottom line is you "lower" the torque spec recommendations for carbon fiber wheels versus stock wheels at the % you feel comfortable with but factor in the other safety measures to compensate ... 👍 Oh and also bear in mind "other" manufacturers carbon fiber wheels may differ...(BST versus Rotobox Versus Dymag etc..etc.. The specs I mentioned are just those "I" use...,but a lot of discretion needs to be applied by each owner/rider to comply with what "they" are comfortable with.. On this topic there is NO size fits all... BG.
@bananabrooks3836 Жыл бұрын
Perhaps easier to put Zrx bodywork on a Zx12R!
@jean-pierreart891 Жыл бұрын
Just find out ZR 12 IS a lateral frame...do not fit the gaz tank...no ?
@stevencorbo1220 Жыл бұрын
Not a fan of that exhaust as it collects water and pushes it back into the engine.
@brianwells5258 Жыл бұрын
Thanks.......😅...
@al490411 ай бұрын
No way does that bike ever get taken out of the garage if it looks like it might rain so I don't think that will ever be a problem. It's to be looked at for hours, not ridden for hours.