ZRX1200 Build-Upgrades that made this bike famous

Each ZRX is built to a different level, based on desired components and what the owner wants to spend. It also depends on what the bike’s primary use will be. This customer wants a Rex that looks amazing rolling down the street and runs great with plenty of power. Tune in and see what we did to make his bike exactly that 😎

[@mudnducs]

17 grand + ZRX + tech and fabrication savvy 2nd to none = a smokin beauty of a bike that has some soul…that doesn’t look like a universal egg bike. Winner winner chicken dinner. I can already see the greasy black streaks on corner exits. 😊

[@GrayBeardOverland]

I like this build show & tell explanation.

[@patrickgill9837]

Cant hardly wait to build mine after retirement

[@kawiman31]

Beautiful beautiful Mr Compton I will be in touch to add these parts to mine. I'm still looking for a clutch basket for my 2005. 😭

[@m3hsid10]

Your work and parts are excellent! I will commission a build from you soon. I've had my zrx1100 for 22 years and love it just as much as the day I bought it. It would be so nice to do a build on it like this.

[@jemgoose]

Love your work mate! Stunning work!

[@9mmand30cal]

Beautiful build and an amazing job describing what has been done to it.

[@framurray5282]

beautiful bike,great build as they always are.

[@KeithHowells]

Looks awesome!!!🏍️🔥🚀

[@marcelgresser6226]

Magnifique une moto de rêve

[@kiddcisco]

Love it, currently have a 96 ZX11 and thinking of going further into it with some custom parts, those are the exact wheels I wanted to buy as well. Great job on this one, well done!!

[@mudnducs]

The Compton tail makes ALL the difference in how the bike looks

[@user-ux1kk5ed4n]

Great looking bike !!!! Couldn't decide what wheels to get for my Z1000, but on seeing those Dymags, mind made up !!!

[@WillysPerformanceCycleCtr]

Very nice work and great upgrades.

[@WillysPerformanceCycleCtr]

Also…. I have a green 2005 ZRX1200R with about 9500 miles on it. Pretty much stock. I enjoy riding it! Glad I found your channel. Right safe.

[@hilbilchillbil]

Awesome

[@mikehunt3987]

Gosh dang! On dymags. Holy cow! Haha

[@JamesGrates]

Great build bud

[@mchristr]

Of course James Compton knows how to build a bike. I only wish it had more of a true 80’s vibe.

[@davidherringgo]

Just learned about your bikes reading RW mag. I picked up at COTA booth. Really looks like you buid some sweet bikes. Bet they run great.

[@JamesComptonCustoms]

We have some fun with them!! 😁

[@KLL1869]

kickass work as always. Can you please do a series of videos that follow along your next ZRX build?

[@JamesComptonCustoms]

We have one in the works now!

[@aikidragonpiper71]

If I ever come into some money I'd definitely have y'all tweak my ZRX1200R and make her even meaner than she already is.

[@chubbyb5718]

Bike was best as stock. For sure

[@jacksonmarshallkramer5087]

The braced swingarm they use is so badass. Not sure if it a Yamaha or Suzuki swingarm, but I've seen that style before.

[@danielkeel9265]

I think it's original, just de-tabbed and powder coated.

[@al4904]

Love your work as much as I love the mighty ZRX. Over the years I have owned a 1984 Z1100R (yes I wish I still had it sitting in my garage) a ZRX1100 and two ZRX1200R's. Currently I have an all original 2007 ZRX1200R awaiting a full restoration after years of been partialy exposed to all weathers while parked underneath a high set house. I was just wondering why your customers who use their bikes on the street and not just track days opt for bell mouths instead of pod filters?

[@paulwood3867]

Very nice indeed,,why the difference in m/cylinder bore sizes for clutch and brake ie 16 and 19,,those 6 pot front brakes really respond to the rcs19 I am told ..

[@JamesComptonCustoms]

RcS16 is just a softer pull

[@paulwood3867]

@@JamesComptonCustoms cheers james

[@user-fk1ml2jh3j]

what handlebar is on that one?

[@GriffioenE]

those open calyxes don't suck dirt into your carburettors?

[@JamesComptonCustoms]

Nope we run all our bike open. But we also don’t ride in rainy or sandy areas. Never had a problem 👍🏽

[@GriffioenE]

@@JamesComptonCustoms oke, thanks for coment👍

[@rodpaulette]

Where can i get that seat fir mine?

[@JamesComptonCustoms]

www.jamescomptoncustoms.com

[@marcelgresser6226]

Bonjour je voulais vous demander si je pouvais commander la partie arrière, j'ai une ZRX 1100 année 2000 si vous pouviez me répondre merci

[@HensonRacingEngines]

Are you still in business? Tried calling several times.

[@devinratliff3335]

How much are those dymag Wheels you prefer them over carbon fiber

[@JamesComptonCustoms]

Yep these are our favorite wheels and a great company to do business with! You can look at them on our website here:

[@JamesComptonCustoms]

jamescomptoncustoms.com/product/dymag-aluminum-front-race-wheel/

[@JamesComptonCustoms]

jamescomptoncustoms.com/product/wheels/

[@neebob2]

Owned a 1100 back in the day .Really nice work front to back . Do you dyno each build when it's done ? What's typical HP / Torque numbers for this combination of parts ?

[@JamesComptonCustoms]

We have a number of different engine configurations for street and track so the numbers vary greatly. A typical 1224 street/track engine will get you roughly 165hp and 100ft lbs torque on a typical dynojet 250.

[@paulschmidt9190]

VeChain

[@jacksonmarshallkramer5087]

The gap left after removing the airbox and exposing the velocity stacks is not attractive, imo.

[@JKR2597]

how to destroy a zrx

[@LTLT900]

So true. I'm keeping mine stock.

[@kylekrejci3208]

​@@LTLT900 LOL these bikes have been made into drag bikes for years! You guys are boring and probably fuck with condoms on!

[@Roaddog420]

Nice build! whole lotta blah blah blah and not one throttle blip? Is this a bike video or a talk show?

[@jeromelee1627]

20k?? Dang That’s a lot to put into an old bike. Someone must love that thing.

[@bobknight33]

The bike itself makes it worth it.