I've learnt my lesson, I never run E10 (or any ethanol for that matter) in any of my bikes. Also, on the Keihin carbs there are two seals at every needle and seat, one is the needle tip and the other is around the seat which requires the seat to be removed to access them. It was the latter that caught me out and ive not had an issue in the decade since.
@Wild1BillS19 күн бұрын
LOL I have only 6500 miles on my 97 zx11 Now thats low miles
@gdfgggggАй бұрын
A lovely looking thing. I bet she’s a beast. Out of interest, how many miles do you get on a full tank of fuel with the 11? I’m getting about 150 with fairly fast riding. Good luck with the new machine. Cheers
@MichaelZZRriderАй бұрын
Hi mate, 150 sounds about right. 200 is possible taking it easy. To be honest I dont think I get 150 but saving fuel is not really something I consider Ha! Ha!
@jeroenmiddag1132Ай бұрын
I am going to travel to Japan. Kobe is not really on the route of my travel, but is it worth the detour?
@MichaelZZRriderАй бұрын
Hi mate. The Kawasaki Museum is large and interesting. The bike section is ok but should be bigger. Kobe itself is really nice. Great restaurants overlooking the sea and indeed the sea front itself is a nice place to be. Part of the sea front has been kept in the state it was after the Kobe Earthquake in 95 and it is a really an eye opener. In answer to your question, I would not go to Kobe just for the Kawasaki museum but as part of a trip to Kobe itself then it is worth visiting.
@zdravkopetranovic1274Ай бұрын
I am owner of zzr1200 and I hear 12r consume much fuel. Is that true, as I wont think of it if it spends 10l/100km of normal ride. I usually spend 5 to 6.5 l/100 with zzr1200. Chears
@MichaelZZRriderАй бұрын
Hi mate, the ZX12R definately uses more fuel than the ZZR, particularly if the rider uses the full performance of the machine.
@samh3145Ай бұрын
Very interested to hear your full group comparison review once you've ridden the ZX12 a bit
@MichaelZZRriderАй бұрын
I am looking forward to riding it as well. I rode it a little today but have to wait for a few days until it is registered. Although all 3 bikes are of a similar design philosophy, they all achieve it in a noticeably different manner.
@randydoan7536Ай бұрын
200/50. 190 dont last long
@MichaelZZRriderАй бұрын
I will find out mate. 🙂
@randydoan7536Ай бұрын
i like my unrestricted 2000 zx
@MichaelZZRriderАй бұрын
I am sure you do mate. Enjoy the ride! 🙂
@OmNi08Ай бұрын
Nice! I just got the ZX-12R-A full power model just 2 weeks ago as well, it has the worst low-end torque out of the bikes I've owned (50cc,125cc,250cc,400cc) on top of the bike having a half burnt clutch made it harder to start from a stop but it's been the most fun to ride, the insane acceleration after I finally engage 1st gear is like an adrenaline shot! have fun and greetings from a Filipino (I'm in Japan though lol)
@MichaelZZRriderАй бұрын
Hi, I am looking forward to getting it on the roads of Kaybiang. I am sure she is quick. I am used to the acceleration because I have the 14R as well. I just love these not electronic machines, just you and the bike. Bikes like the 12R are designed to thrive on high revs which is another thing I love. I am not a roll on in gear sort of rider, I like dancing on the gear lever. 🙂
@piotrpan6464Ай бұрын
@@MichaelZZRrider Hi. I've been following your channel for some time. Last season I bought a 1998 zx11. great machine, this season there was a problem with the 3rd gear, symptoms similar to a worn out drive chain drive sprocket. Do you know anything about the problems that bother the gearboxes in this model?
@MichaelZZRriderАй бұрын
@@piotrpan6464 Hi mate, sorry to hear about your issues. There is no general problem with the D model gearboxes. The C model had a second gear issue. Your description is a little vague. What exactly happens in 3rd gear?
@piotrpan646422 күн бұрын
@@MichaelZZRrider unfortunately the third gear sprocket needs to be replaced
@MichaelZZRrider22 күн бұрын
@@piotrpan6464 Thats a pain in the ass mate.
@MichaelZZRriderАй бұрын
Hi, have fitted Continental tyres as that is what I have fitted to my ZZR 1100 and ZX14R. Rate them highly. I will look into the clutch basket issue. Thanks for the feedback.
@randydoan7536Ай бұрын
avon or metzlers, pirelli suck. clutch basket weak . replace. place in co co beach florida has new strong basket
@MichaelZZRriderАй бұрын
It would appear the clutch basket issue was sorted out on the B models.
@De_Leon_RecordsАй бұрын
Man i cant wait to own one enjoy it sounds very smooth
@MichaelZZRriderАй бұрын
I hope to mate. Just got to get the last jobs done.
@rayhully6783Ай бұрын
Go for the 190 section rear. Makes a world of difference to the handling. That 200 section rear oem is too wide. Dunno why kawasaki went down that road
@MichaelZZRriderАй бұрын
Hi mate, in the follow up video I mention that I opted for the 190/55. Seemed the best choice for me as I like corners. 🙂. Thanks for the comment.
@grahamward3418Ай бұрын
I was there in 2019 and they had a GPz900R display.
@MichaelZZRriderАй бұрын
I think they rotate the bikes mate, due to the lack of space. A few years ago there was also a ZZR 1100.
@fg1981sАй бұрын
Great job! Good luck to you!!!🤞
@MichaelZZRriderАй бұрын
Thanks mate.
@jimmylonergan6433Ай бұрын
Still ridin big Z ,as i call em ,still some Mochine,(d7)
@MichaelZZRriderАй бұрын
Yes it is mate. Always a joy to ride.
@geraldpretlow53032 ай бұрын
Thank you for your candid and informative review.
@MichaelZZRriderАй бұрын
My pleasure mate.
@MichaelZZRrider2 ай бұрын
I dont really measure but I suppose its about 6-7 liters per 100km. I tend to use the gearbox and never sit in top gear so I probably get it up to 8 on occasion. It is less than my 12r and 14r. Bime like these are not really for fuel saving. I suppose a rider could get much better fuel consumption by sticking it in top gear and riding at 100kph but what is the point of having these bikes if a rider rides like that.
@Big1_2 ай бұрын
In 50 km you wasted 1/4 of fuel just cruising... LOOOL what a drinker bike dude.
@MichaelZZRrider2 ай бұрын
Ha! Ha! The fuel gauge on the 11 is notoriously inaccurate. Actually the ZZR 1100 is good on fuel compared to other inline fours.
@Big1_2 ай бұрын
@@MichaelZZRrider What´s your fuel consumption in Liters/100km ? My 1998 Hornet 600 needs 5 liters every 100km... Not bad for 4 cylinders and 4 carbureitors of 32mm
@gdfggggg2 ай бұрын
I was on the dual carriageway on my 11 the other night. I was on 130mph and it was still throwing me off the back with brutal acceleration. I had to hold on with my knees and wrists to stop me flying off the back. I might aswell have been doing 70, with the same ferocity. Crazy old bike. Love looking at it shining in my garage ❤
@MichaelZZRrider2 ай бұрын
Indeed mate. I sit looking at it too. 😁
@gdfggggg2 ай бұрын
That’s a beautiful looking Kwacker. You’re gonna need a bigger garage 👀🤘🏻
@MichaelZZRrider2 ай бұрын
Hi mate, I will find space Ha! Ha!
@christianhopeborling86972 ай бұрын
Oh man you got the bike I was eyeing for quite sometime. Nice bike.🎉 Congrats.
@MichaelZZRrider2 ай бұрын
The actual bike or the model in general?
@tenbear52 ай бұрын
Gosh. In for a pound, in for a penny! There is another known issue with them: oil will wick up the wires leading to the rotor & coils causing a failure. It passes up between the copper wires and insulator. The Kawasaki HQ fix for this is a squirt of superglue! I thought i'd escaped this particular gremlin but it struck on a ride to Switzerland. A costly fault as i had to replace the rotor, coils and HD leads. This was the bike, as a long time fan of over 40 yrs, i wanted kawasaki to make, but throughout lifelong ownership it pains me to say of all the kawasakis i've owned [zeds, gpzs, zzrs] this model has been the least reliable. On a trip to Spain one year it just stopped & no one could figure out what it was. Barcelona kawasaki were worse than useless. The bike was AA'd back to the UK where it sat at the local dealership in Leicester for a few months. It was eventually sorted and came down to a cam position sensor: an easy fix as you can reach it through the fairing without removing anything [10 minute fix for a problem that lasted months]. It feels a lot more top heavy, with a higher centre of gravity than the zzrs. I found i had to ride for some time before 'getting into the groove'. Gorgeous looking machine [arguably the best of the bunch] with blistering performance to match -- i had my C3, unrestricted, off the clock at Monza, so 200 mph is a real possibility [PCR3, full titanium Akro, BMC filters]. Would love to share some shots as it too is in the best colour!
@MichaelZZRrider2 ай бұрын
Thanks for the comments mate. I am aware of the electrical issue. It aopears to have been more of an issue with the A's than with the later B's. Overall, according to all the owner forums I have read to be reliable although there are a few owners who seem to have been unlucky. I hope I am a lucky one.
@tenbear5Ай бұрын
@@MichaelZZRrider Yeah, i guess we all hoped that, but the reality is the electrics really aren't up to it. Perhaps it's because we've been forced to have DrLs [daylight running lights] with no effective lightswitch, i dunno... anyway, it's a proverbial pain and the Kawasaki fix is just daft. I was even considering getting the whole thing completely rewired [with a functioning light switch] but finding a competent electrical moto specialist is a problem, and the guy i did find was extortionate.
@wayno23Ай бұрын
@MichaelZZRrider I have a A1 bought it brand new 24yrs ago never had a problem with it 👌. Traded in a zzr 1100 they're world's apart ...enjoy 😊 💨🚀
@MichaelZZRriderАй бұрын
@@wayno23 Hi mate, I dont believe it will cause me major problems . Of course, when ever you get a bike that has been sat without running for several years there will be issues but I have just finished bringing a 1989 ZXR 750 HI back to life as well as the ZZR 11 and they were in a worse condition. She is well on the way to being ready, indeed I am posting some more videos of her progress.
@fernandotavares92222 ай бұрын
Good. Why is the oil light on? Isn't it dangerous for the engine? Greetings from Portugal
@MichaelZZRrider2 ай бұрын
Hi mate, I say in the video. When I had the accident last year the oil pressure sensor was destroyed. I replaced it with a new one but the wiring was causing the oil pressure light to come on. The oil level was fine. The wiring to the pressure switch is now fixed and all is well.
@fernandotavares92222 ай бұрын
@@MichaelZZRrider Many thanks for the reply. I have the same problem with mine and I suspect it's the valve. The wire and its terminal are new. A new valve has been ordered. I hope it's the valve if it's not the oil pump. Big hug from Portugal
@Beavis-et8ox2 ай бұрын
Hey, nearly five years later now, are you still driving like an idiot and still alive?
@gemaskerdebeuker85112 ай бұрын
I have a ZZR 1100 from 93 and i really like it. Im also contemplating getting a 1400 at some point, if you had to pick one which would you take?
@MichaelZZRrider2 ай бұрын
Hi mate, the 14R is better in every measurable way but..............The ZZR leaves you smiling like an idiot everytime you ride it. I would not like to have to make that choice.
@gemaskerdebeuker85112 ай бұрын
@@MichaelZZRrider So " get both" is what youre saying haha
@MichaelZZRrider2 ай бұрын
@@gemaskerdebeuker8511 Ha! Ha! 🤣
@spinworldworldspin33112 ай бұрын
My 1100 smells like fuel all around it, does not seem to have any leaks. But is this normal?
@MichaelZZRrider2 ай бұрын
Hi mate, is that with the vehicle parked up?
@spinworldworldspin33112 ай бұрын
@@MichaelZZRrider Hi Michael, Yes, parked, with fuel off or on, cold and warm.
@ollieox41763 ай бұрын
How much quicker does this feel compared to a zzr600 anyone know
@MichaelZZRrider3 ай бұрын
Hi mate the 600 is a great machine which is why it was produced for so many years. Any machine thst can do 150mph is fast. The 1100 is however in a different league. The acceleration of the 1100 makes the 600 feel slow. Obviously, the top speed of the 1100 is a lot higher but it is also much faster in every aspect of performance.
@ollieox41763 ай бұрын
@@MichaelZZRrider thanks for the reply, that makes sense, I just can’t imagine going much faster than my 600 in a controlled manner! Must take some getting used to
@MichaelZZRrider3 ай бұрын
@@ollieox4176 Try it mate. You will have a silly grin on your face for a long time after! 🙂
@ChillPusit3 ай бұрын
that sound brings back so many memories ❤
@MichaelZZRrider3 ай бұрын
It does sound great mate. Even better in real life. :-)
@davinc33 ай бұрын
Excentric idea. Though I'd recommend to tighten the rear damper, it'll also improve cornering behaviour a lot.
@nunyabidness92573 ай бұрын
Oh,…. Friend….. please get some high performance riding instruction.. Cool bike though!
@MichaelZZRrider3 ай бұрын
Thanks for the comment mate. I am ok with what I am. Road is not track.
@nunyabidness92573 ай бұрын
Then why are you riding on the wrong side of the road at a 3/10th pace? I could see it if you were on the limit…. You’d get so much more from your bike with a little instruction. I’m not digging on you, trying to be productive here.
@MichaelZZRrider3 ай бұрын
That road is one of the most dangerous roads. The video does not show it well but it is uphill, downhill. Off camber, covered in dust, gravel and mud. There is no room for error. I am on the right side of the road so not sure what you mean. Cows, monkees and multiple other wildlife just add to the fun. Indeed on that trip I went around the corner and there was a cow in the road. Add to all those things, brand new tyres, and never having written it around bends before meant things were taken at a moderate pace. Many of the bends are so sharp that 40kph is the maximum even if you are on an R6. Videos do not show what it is really like. They never do. The video is about the bike.
@rodneywoods95373 ай бұрын
Nice video man?
@spinworldworldspin33113 ай бұрын
thx so much and love my zzr1100!!!
@MichaelZZRrider3 ай бұрын
Lots to love about them mate. 🙂
@tenbear53 ай бұрын
ahhhh…. was getting this in London traffic so fitted a manual switch to pull the fans in. The zx12r is worse in solid summer traffic (twin fans) so it was either fit a switch or avoid town.
@MichaelZZRrider3 ай бұрын
Luckily it was just a wiring issue. In general I dont get any overheating issues. I did in the past but sorted out the whole system and all now good. Even in the summer here.
@bikez723 ай бұрын
My height 158cm, rotate the adjuster will make me difficult to reach my foot to the ground. But handling is better by rotating the adjuster to higher the back of zzr
@MichaelZZRrider3 ай бұрын
Your are correct mate. To do it or not depends a great deal on what is important to the rider.
@gdfggggg3 ай бұрын
I did it to mine after your advice. For a big heavy bruiser the handing definitely turns in better.
@MichaelZZRrider3 ай бұрын
Hi mate, yes the change is considerable.
@asantos22853 ай бұрын
Awesome bike! Always wanted to see one in person!
@philipdoran51483 ай бұрын
Zzr11 King of the road. ❤😊 zx11c1 owner 😊
@MichaelZZRrider3 ай бұрын
:-)
@johnmignano78723 ай бұрын
hey mate, ZZR 1100 is the closest thrill to flying...GPZ 1100 have you experienced this machine?
@MichaelZZRrider3 ай бұрын
No mate, never had one. A fast bike in its day.
@johnmignano78723 ай бұрын
Break all traffic codes, crossover double yellow lines, straddle two lanes, puts a smile on my face too 😆🤣
@MichaelZZRrider3 ай бұрын
Indeed mate. However I always make sure that I don't rely on other vehicles to take avoiding action to prevent an accident. I can always see if the road is clear.
@johnmignano78723 ай бұрын
@@MichaelZZRridertotally agree, the street is brutally real, enjoy the ride, be safe mate
@gdfggggg3 ай бұрын
So, which is your favourite bike, the 11, 14, or 750?
@MichaelZZRrider3 ай бұрын
Love them all mate.However the 11 is special, the 14 is lunatic and the ZXR feels like a toy with ADHD. :-)
@johnmignano78723 ай бұрын
What's your hurry 😆🤣
@MichaelZZRrider3 ай бұрын
ZZR 1100 = Hurry. :-)
@johnmignano78723 ай бұрын
@@MichaelZZRrider 😆🤣
@dubstepkreng3 ай бұрын
Omg a new video. thanks for the info fellow 1100 rider❤❤❤❤
@tenbear53 ай бұрын
Pricey. Not sure what they’d retail for here at Cradley Heath. zzr12 cans also fit & have the advantage you can separate both mufflers, and fit any aftermarket pair. The zzr11C cans also fit but the finish on the standard chrome was nothing like the Ds you have there.
@MichaelZZRrider3 ай бұрын
Hi mate. You cant buy a whole system from Kawasaki any longer but you can buy the right hand silencer for approx 1300usd! This whole system was obviously removed from a bike when new and stored for nearly 30 years. I was dam lucky to get it. :-)
@tenbear53 ай бұрын
@@MichaelZZRrider Looks great! Prefer the balanced symmetry of twin pipes. ✌
@MichaelZZRrider3 ай бұрын
@@tenbear5 I do as well mate.
@tenbear53 ай бұрын
I would agree. Been on mine all over Europe, the United States & Canada. Would love to do South America on one. I plan on keeping at least one in the garage til i go senile.
@MichaelZZRrider3 ай бұрын
Sounds great mate :-)
@tenbear53 ай бұрын
Nice example. Lovely bikes. Owned all the zeds & still keep two 11s: the original ‘99 i honeymooned on with around 150k on it and another T plate ‘99. The higher mileage bike makes more power would you believe (& still sounds great). While i’m toying with the idea of parting with my zx12r, i will always keep the 1100. All the best! 👋
@MichaelZZRrider3 ай бұрын
Sounds good mate. I have been trying to get a ZX12R for years but there are only couple in this country and the owners dont want to sell.