Nothing wrong with an old Kawasaki ZZR600

When I got my second bike in the early 1990's it was a Kawasaki GPX600R, but I must admit what I really wanted was brand new Kawasaki ZZR600. In this episode I speak with Chewie about the ZZR600 that he picked up a few years ago.
Be sure to head over to Chewie's KZbin channel and check out his videos.
/ hachewie
I hope you enjoy this episode.
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[@ThrottleDownunder]

Look too far back and it can bring on depression. Too far forward and it can bring on Anxiety. This is the best simple description I have ever heard, me being a sufferer of both.

[@BikerTorque]

So true Rob and so very well put by Chewie

[@hachewie]

My brother

[@TheGorillaBiker]

Honestly a quote I think I'll be keeping with me. Definitely something I do way too much of in both cases.

[@BikerTorque]

@@TheGorillaBiker you are not alone there

[@hachewie]

@@TheGorillaBiker My elevated brother.

[@HarleyThrottleJuice]

Chewie’s channel is one of only a handful that make me think deeply about so many subjects, he deserves more recognition! ✌️

[@hachewie]

Thanks Roger. I really appreciate that man. You are such an awesome humanoid.

[@BikerTorque]

Couldn't agree more!

[@hachewie]

I really enjoyed meeting both you and Adrian. Thank you Ross. I’m very proud to be on your channel.

[@BikerTorque]

It was great to finally meet you also Chewie and so glad you agreed to be on the channel. I’m looking forward to catching up for a ride very soon

[@PurpleOnThree]

Awesome, Chewie! 💜🏍️👍😊

[@Moz42]

Good one, Chewie. 👍

[@hachewie]

@@PurpleOnThree Thanks Jody.

[@hachewie]

@@Moz42 Thanks Moz.

[@RoadsOfOz]

Another great interview Ross. That line "Look too far back and it can bring on depression. Too far forward and it can bring on Anxiety." hits the nail on the head.

[@BikerTorque]

Doesn’t it just

[@hachewie]

I can't remember where I got that from. I wish I could say I made it up.

[@PurpleOnThree]

I like your way of thinking, Chewie... Not in the past, not in the future but in the present, in the moment. 👍👍👍

[@BikerTorque]

There’s a lot to take from that statement

[@whatsstefon]

Great episode. Top bloke. Really enjoyed this episode, but then again I enjoy them all.

[@hachewie]

I also enjoy them. Great concept and very well delivered.

[@BikerTorque]

One of my favourites to shoot so far. Apart from yours Stef, and Rob, and Dave, and Michael, and Helga, and Jimi, and Rennie, and Phil. Bugger, forgot Amber.

[@Moz42]

Brilliant interview with Chewie, Ross. He is a grounded individual who keeps it real. Cheers

[@BikerTorque]

Absolutely, couldn’t agree more

[@hachewie]

Too kind Moz. Thanks mate.

[@Zulu_117_ST]

Such an awesome interview of a beautiful soul! Very well executed Ross and Adrian! Chewster just has this amazingly warming spirit that evokes so much thought and appreciation of life and all that’s in it! A great representation, perfect edit and yet another fantastic interview! ❤️❤️❤️

[@hachewie]

Rochelle, you are too kind. I really appreciate this coming from someone I admire and respect to the standard that I do. You are an exceptional human.

[@BikerTorque]

Thanks Rochelle, definitely a team effort, great talent to work with Chewie and I'm very lucky to have an amazing editor, Tegan.

[@borisleonovick9473]

nice video mate! i have a ZZR 600 too. Its form 1998 and i bought it 3 years ago with 1300Euros. Its a fast machine and comfortable! I rode it once for 8 hours. Was a blast!

[@BikerTorque]

👍

[@RHauto]

Production quality is spot on in this, really interesting story. Thanks for sharing with us 😊

[@BikerTorque]

Thanks for watching

[@baumie4618]

Lovely interview mate, he definitely had some wise word's about mental health, something that's close to my heart. 👍💙

[@hachewie]

Thank you. Mental health is so important, especially for men. Motorcycle riding is my best therapy.

[@BikerTorque]

👍

[@AnxietyWizard]

This was so cool, well done and a great bloke for a subject! Chewie's videos are a great source of inspiration for me. Also I am so close to Hay Chewie I'd love to ride the Plains with you!

[@hachewie]

It’s on the bucket list. Definitely. I’d love to ride it with you mate.

[@BikerTorque]

Glad to hear you enjoyed the episode. I might have to ride the Hay Plain one day also, just not in summer.

[@tazyt3388]

fantastic interview mate hes right about a bit of dirt time skills helping in situations that happen on road great effort indeed cheers

[@BikerTorque]

Glad you enjoyed it. So true about riding on dirt.

[@RidingHumboldtCounty]

Nice 👍. Chewie is cool asf. I appreciate that he also likes to mix things up with nature and photography etc. Motorcycles are awesome but I like to see something different every now and then. That’s interesting I started riding when I was about 10 and raced motocross in the desert long before ever riding on the street. Those are all great bikes 🏍. Great interview with Chewie!

[@BikerTorque]

Thanks for watching, and agree Chewie is one cool dude. Let me know if you are up for an interview for the channel, sounds like you’d have some stories.

[@RidingHumboldtCounty]

@@BikerTorque thanks 🙏 I might just do that! I appreciate the offer ❤️

[@BikerTorque]

@@RidingHumboldtCounty let’s make it happen. Shall message you to work out a suitable time for a zoom call

[@hachewie]

Thanks RHC. You too mate. Very cool guy.

[@RidingHumboldtCounty]

@@hachewie thanks 🙏

[@BoltBucket]

Haha I know that feeling chewie! do what you can to keep it running

[@hachewie]

Yeah mate. It was the only way to get a ride in.

[@BikerTorque]

👍

[@PurpleOnThree]

That sounds like a great deal that you got on that bike when you bought it, Chewie! And I think it sounds great too 👍👍

[@hachewie]

Best bang for buck here in Sydney.

[@BikerTorque]

The sound is fantastic and such a great bike. Got to be honest have been checking Gumtree for ZZRs, GPXs and GPZs

[@PurpleOnThree]

@@BikerTorque nice!!

[@TheJs12347777]

Zzr600 would be a godd bike for some company to make an electric conversion kit for. Great aerodynamics, comfort, lots of space for batteries. And made over a long period of time so alot of them about

[@BikerTorque]

That would be cool!

[@PurpleOnThree]

Chewie, it sounds like you really got your money's worth out of that first motorcycle! 😊

[@hachewie]

It certainly had a hard life.

[@BikerTorque]

👍

[@PalmettoMoon]

Love this great video👍 Chewie is such a great guy 😃

[@hachewie]

Thanks KevBro.

[@BikerTorque]

We agree!

[@BoltBucket]

HELL YES KAWASAKI!!!

[@hachewie]

Love Kawasaki.

[@BikerTorque]

Love a Kwaka

[@trevormartin5459]

Chewie seems like a very nice guy and it goes to show us you don't have to spend a fortune to enjoy motorcycling.

[@BikerTorque]

Hey Trevor, yes Chewie is a great bloke, very talented musician also. He actually sold the ZZR just recently and upgraded to a GTR1400 for something a bit more comfortable. The ZZR was a great bike though.

[@HarleyThrottleJuice]

Another great interview and video, Ross… Chewie is the man! ✌️ Love the lighting on the face too, just the right balance. Pity we won’t see you at Grey Gum! ✌️

[@hachewie]

Ross is a pro. All natural light. When it started getting too bright, we turned around and shot the other way. Absolute pro.

[@BikerTorque]

@@hachewie don't forget the new camera that overheated!

[@BikerTorque]

Cheers Roger, yes, won't be able to make it to Grey Gums as we have a few gigs on that afternoon and evening, but will have to catch up at some point.

[@hachewie]

@@BikerTorque hahahahaha. Yep. These 4K mirrorless machines are working hard.

[@waynecameron4911]

I had a 1997 ZZR 600 and it was a great bike with fantastic wet weather protection

[@hachewie]

I try to not test the wet weather capability. I did get we the night I bought it. There may have been a bit of wheel spin. 👍

[@MrB590]

Same have a red 1997

[@hachewie]

@@MrB590 He can see it on Sunday's video.

[@BikerTorque]

👍

[@HippoDrones]

Chewie is a good guy, nice to get this insight through your interview! :-)

[@hachewie]

Thanks mate. How’s the part house going?

[@HippoDrones]

@@hachewie it's getting there. Have made room for my Moto Guzzi V7 to be snug over winter in my living room 😁

[@hachewie]

@@HippoDrones sexy time

[@HippoDrones]

@@hachewie 🥰

[@BikerTorque]

👍

[@TheGorillaBiker]

Brilliant video, love Chewie and you really captured him well in this :)

[@hachewie]

Big love back big man. Thank you.

[@BikerTorque]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@BoltBucket]

WHAT! As someone thats done the Hay Plain a few times now. Make sure you do it when its not Summer!

[@BikerTorque]

😂

[@BikerTorque]

Good tip

[@ctp069ctp06o]

Hey just got a zzr 600 and i love it. Its so comfortable when you sit on it.

[@BikerTorque]

They are becoming a bit of a classic

[@MrGutfeeling]

The Hay Plain is awesome (like all of our amazing country).

[@BikerTorque]

we do live in a great country

[@hachewie]

One Day.

[@MrB590]

Love my zzr600 , yay to team zzr

[@BikerTorque]

Great to hear there’s another ZZR600 rider watching, keep it on the road mate.

[@hachewie]

@@BikerTorque Brendan will be popping up in this Sunday's video.

[@shaunwilliams5395]

Mine is Black and Gray you rock man, I love your content and your tone is so relaxing, We are the other side of the world but I would be Honored to ride with you Keep It Up

[@BikerTorque]

Cheers Shaun, thanks for watching, Chewie does rock.

[@hachewie]

I'd ride with you any time mate.

[@upnorthrider]

Great vid, great interview, Chewie is a top bloke 🤙😎

[@BikerTorque]

Thanks for watching, couldn’t agree more, top bloke

[@hachewie]

Too kind mate. Thanks Christian.

[@PurpleOnThree]

Great video, Biker Torque!!

[@BikerTorque]

Thanks so much for watching. Really loving producing these stories, meeting some amazing people

[@PurpleOnThree]

@@BikerTorque and you do a fantastic job! When are you coming to the US? 😉🏍️👍💜

[@TE_53349]

i have the D model of your bike (older version without ram air) and its the most relaxed bike and most connected ive been with a bike. everything just connects well with the bike and its no slouch when you give it some. i got mine for £100 running on 2 cylinders. spent around £300 all in and runs and rides like new. 48,000 miles and still going strong

[@BikerTorque]

Nice one

[@BoltBucket]

that bike sounds Great mate like it has Balls

[@BikerTorque]

🤘

[@BoltBucket]

Love your Channel Chewie!

[@hachewie]

Thanks Bolty. Yours too.

[@BikerTorque]

Time to Mexican that seat Chewie

[@motogspot]

A great interview with a great down to earth aussie, Chewie is like your best friend even though we have never met, look forward to catching up with everyone at the meet up 😁👍🏼

[@BikerTorque]

I must admit, when we caught up it was like catching up with a mate I’d known for years

[@hachewie]

@@BikerTorque I felt the same Ross. Thank you.

[@hachewie]

Can't wait G. You are the man.

[@bikehubjapan]

Chewies become a bloody celeb. You going into Big Brother next year mate?

[@BikerTorque]

Lol, no he’s just going to fo a regular spot on Biker Torque

[@hachewie]

@@BikerTorque Honoured.

[@hachewie]

Hahahahaha. Thanks Pommie.

[@BoltBucket]

ohh man the MT01 is a cool bike

[@hachewie]

I love it.

[@BikerTorque]

It’s certainly different

[@thewokefindergeneral7631]

I owned one, it was mostly good, bit too revvy but it is only a 600

[@BikerTorque]

It certainly is revvy

[@BoltBucket]

haha bottomin out for sure lol

[@hachewie]

Always.

[@BoltBucket]

I weigh more than you

[@hachewie]

@@BoltBucket Jesus.

[@BikerTorque]

😂

[@MrB590]

BTW what a small world, I'm number 5 of six kids in my family

[@hachewie]

Must be the ZZR number.

[@BikerTorque]

👍