I restored a 1978 KZ1000 LTD and loved it. I sold it about seven years ago and it was one of the worst mistakes I've ever made. BTW, I've been riding since 1978 and to me the ZRX isn't terribly old. That said, KZfaq is generally a young audience, so to them, something designed in the '90s is old-school.

Very cool.

@@TimKreitzAdventures He wants to sell it. After my ride I told him he shouldn't get rid of it, unless I can be first in line. He is getting older, hip cramps and fatigue sets in quickly due to the riding position. I found it to be more comfortable than my CBR, quicker as well. Would you happen to know the ballpark price on a silver 2004 model? 13k miles. Thank you for your time, again sick bike!

In good condition and with low miles, probably between $3K and $4K USD.

Much appreciated. Lots of great memories of the old Buck Horn. I hope someone rescues it.

Yeah it really is crying out for somebody to bring it back to life.

Drink it in! LOL. Thanks, man.

Oh yes, those bags looked great, which is a rare occurrence.

Ha! No doubt. :-)

So true. LOL.

Right on. ZRXs are keepers for sure. Cheers, sir.

@@TimKreitzAdventures I know I’m late to the party but glad your video appeared in my feed! Similar dust and dirt issues living here in Arizona but having a blast riding through the winter 👍

I agree. Thank you kindly.

I agree. In fact, if I can ever find another ZRX in good shape, I'll probably buy it so I can have two. :-)

Absolutely.

Check the online forums. There always seem to be a few up for grabs here and there. Note that these bikes do have a few design flaws that need to be dealt with, but the mods and fixes are readily available. The ZRX is a lot of fun. It has a character and feel that modern bikes are missing. Good luck.

@@TimKreitzAdventures which flaws do you think need dealt with? I just found a one owner with 7500 miles on it. It’s about 6 hours from me but it seems like an excellent deal.

Check for rattling inside the clutch cover. That's usually the starter chain tensioner failing, an easy but important fix. Also, the fan switch sensors on these bikes are prone to failure, so run the bike up to temperature and make sure it turns on. I would also load test the battery if it's more than a few years old, as the ZRX charging system is a bit hard on them. Lastly, ask if the first valve check has been done. If not, you'll need to do it soon post-purchase, as the ZRX almost always requires adjustment unless it has been ridden gingerly. Good luck and cheers. A 7,500-mile example is practically unheard of these days.

@@TimKreitzAdventures thanks man!

That bike's a keeper for sure. We're still trying to talk Clif into buying the Buck Horn. I think he'll come around eventually. Hahaha.

Much appreciated. She's definitely a keeper. Cheers from the Texas badlands. :-)

I had a foot of snow in my backyard on Wednesday. Tomorrow, 70 degrees. LOL. Gotta love West Texas.

I love those old Honda V-4s. There's nothing like that sound. Good luck getting back onto wheels soon.

Will do. Congrats on your Rex. Enjoy it.

No doubt. Once you get out there in the passing position, you have to go around all of them. The worst thing is getting stuck on a little motorcycle between a couple of semis.

Oh I hear ya, true that. That actually has happened to me leaving Odessa back when I had my Vulcan S, miss that bike 😭 I came down off the Caprock when it turned to a single lane. Was behind a slower semi, then one came speeding up behind me. Clicked my brake light a few times but he didn't back off. dropped to 5th when we got to the passing lane, flipped him the bird and was gone 🤣👋

Thanks. She's my pride and joy. :-D

Oh yeah, she's reeeeal sweet. Thanks!

Yeah, I've made that same mistake with several bikes in the past. Hopefully I won't make it with this one. Cheers.

I fixed the links. Thank you for letting me know. It was a cut & paste error.

Thank you, sir. She is a keeper for sure. :-)

For sure. It's a constant battle with everything.

That place was flat-out nutty on Sunday afternoons back n the '90s. I've got some stories I could tell. That might be a good idea for a podcast!

Heh-heh-heh. Yep. It's a long story. I'll explain in a future episode or podcast. ;-)

Yeah, some of these little towns and semi-ghost towns are very Mexico-esque. Royalty (the previous episode) is another good example. The one that really sticks out in my mind is the Coyanosa episode. Not only does it look like Mexico, but nobody spoke English. Same for Saragosa.

Indeed! LOL. :-D

You have one of the rarities! Hang on to it. :-)

@@TimKreitzAdventures Don't know if it would ever be worth anything since the previous owners shortened it but it sounds great!

Yeah, D&D had a big reputation for manufacturing loud slip-ons back in the day. I wish they still made stuff for sportbikes. Gotta love a Texas company. :-)

:-D

I do commercial drone work, so I have several, but the one I used in this video is just a simple little Spark. It goes right in my backpack and I don't even know it's there until I need it.

So true.

Hahaha, I waited for him at the crossroads. LOL.

Heh-heh-heh. Shhhhhhh. ;-)

Yep, that's why we ride to the Davis Mountains, Texas Hill Country, and New Mexico High Country several times a year.

Not really. The riding positions are much different and the ZRX is lighter. It's kind of hard to compare a cruiser to a naked sportbike.

Yep. Had to make a modification.

Hahahaha. ;-)

Hahaha! Had to tweak the CGI. LOL.

Yeah, I had to re-upload. It's a long story. :-)

@@TimKreitzAdventures - Gotcha!