Often see lots of posts on various motorbike pages referring to 'stupid cagers' or 'blind cagers' pulling out on bikes but last night had the opposite happen to me when driving home from work. Nearly skittled a rider & pillion after he pulled right out in front of me. Had to brake & swerve and I was doing less than 30 miles an hour so that's how close it was! Bet his pillion thanked him for that!

9 people going

Daughter tring out the back seat with the luggage on. Next stop j&s to get her kitted out for a big trip this Easter.

Should anyone be considering buying some Armstrong wavy discs for their ZZR...........DON'T.

Apparently they're not up to the job and unable to cope with the weight and braking forces. Mine have worn below the minimum limit in 4500 miles and I'm not what could be considered a 'hard' rider, and don't use the bike on trackdays.

So, having thought long and hard, looked at other people's experiences, and then applied logic and rationale, I have come to the following conclusion.

THEY MUST BE SHIT

(My 1999 Fireblade with 25,000 miles on the clock has the same discs it left the factory with)

I know I've said it before, but I'm about to buy a rear tyre...

What tyres do you guys like.

I prefer decent wearing over full on sports

Don't suppose anyone has a black top fairing (nose cone) for a D?

After removing the front left fairing panel I took a look at the rusting downpipes and decided to spray them with acf50,nothing unusual so far until I put the fairing back and went to the garage to fill up.As usual I reset the trip meter and set off back home.Had a glance down at the meter and is was stuck on 0000.

I twiddled the knob and thought it was broke but later it sprang back to life but here is the weird bit,the meter always read in kilometres but now it had slowed and it appears to be reading in miles for the first time since I owned the bike.

So I finally got around to swapping out my front brake callipers today..

I can't believe I actual rode this bike having now seen the state of the old brakes

Really tempted to buy a old dishwasher to rig up.in the shed as a parts cleaner for the zed bits lol

Just got my hands on a Muzzy radiator fan! Do you guys have anything like this on yours, or anything to make your bike run cooler? Mine gets extremely hot during the summer.

Well, I made the fork free, I intend to replace the seals without removing the front fork... Discovered I also have a hefty cleaning job waiting; everything is covered in oil and dirt... :( Also I discovered a crack in the mount of the back mudguard (2 pieces) Is it possible to glue this with cyanoacryllic glue? (superglue)

Been out to clean the zzr1100 today (1999 model), it hasnt been run for a few weeks. When i tried to start her i just get a rapid clicking from the starter motor area. So thinking the battery may be too flat i put her on charge. just been out niw to check and the battery is now charged but still the clicking. I'm wondering if the starter motor is stuck..... anybody had this issue ? Everything was perfectly normal last time she ran and i have never had any starting issues before, only done 15000 miles

Ok,now Leela is peeing me off.

Had this problem for few weeks where she'll start up in the morning or any time when cold. But thats it! Even if I idle her for couple mins,she wont fire up. Engine turns nicely but wont fire. Just put new plugs in to see if it helps,checked petrol pump too.Someone mentioned shims is this the answer or is there something obvious?

Also is fuel supposed to come out of tap when I pull pope off or only when button pushed?

Any here got enny tip of where i can buy 16 valve guides to bargen price fore the 1100 d model?

On Ebay i only fond like 1 ore 2.

Here in Sweden I'm going to hawe to pay more ore less 1/4 of the bike valu fore them

The club which I am a member shows on.. Will be there on my zzr1100 c1 if any of you what to come and meet up...

so there i was sitting on my zzr at a set of traffic light's waiting for them to change to green when a Mercedes pulls up in the lane next to me i looked at the badge on the front wing it was v10 the driver slowly crept forward then the lights changed he went he got about 3 yards in front of me then i shot passed him i don't think he knew what was happening i just changed into 2nd when i had to slow down for a 30mhp speed camera then he caught up to me i waved bye bye to him after that.

So this morning I was gonna go for a ride, being the weather seems ok.. anyway I decided instead not to procrastinate and to get on with putting my 600 back together, upon doing so I bled the brakes through on the 6 & thought whilst I had the kit out, I'd also do the 11, so commenced to do so..

I set up the pump opened up the reservoir and that's when some realisation began to hit home.. 1st of all since having this bike I have found no end of bodge jobs by previous owner!! So in hindsight I should've closely inspected the brakes before now!

The 1st thing I find is that the rubber diaphragm had been misplaced and fucked up allowing water ingress to the master cylinder (not good). So I think o'well I'll get a new one & move onto the bleeding process, upon which I find something that sent a shiver down my spine!!!

The bleed nipple had been overtightened by some previous imbecile & he/she had cracked the calliper housing

Evenin guys. I am after some advice. I have managed to resurrect the old girl from a long slumber (not induced by me) and have an issue. When I first got it running, I ran it up for a while, stopped it and restarted it then ran it up until the fan kicked in. When I tried to start it again, it would turn over and wouldn't fire. It seems that there wasn't a spark. After a while it did start. Now, it is even more temperamental and sometimes will start and other times not. I have tried pulling electrical connectors apart and cleaning them, but nothing has worked. Fuel is being delivered, so it must be electrical. Any thoughts????

Anyone got any tried and tested ways of stopping original exhausts from rusting?

This is a bit strange. These are all under the group files when I’m logged in on my computer:

• Kawasaki_ZZR_1100_Paint_Codes.pdf

• Delboy's Garage, Motorcycle Chain and Sprocket Change

• Kawasaki ZZR1100 Calliper Upgrade.pdf

• ZZ-R 1100 The Legend

• Removing rust from a gas tank.doc

• ZX11_Service_93_01.pdf

• Kawasaki ZZ-R1100 1990 - 1997

• Kawasaki 27010-1202 SWITCH,FAN.docx

• north bristol bike gang compressed.pdf

• ZZR1100 Valve Shim Record.xls

• Valve Adjustment and Shims.jpg

• Idiots guide to shims.docx

• Member_s Location Map....docx

• sumpplug.jpg

• ZX11_Service_93_01-converted.pdf

• kawasaki-paint-codes.pdf

But I can only see these when I’m logged in on my phone:

• Kawasaki_ZZR_1100_Paint_Codes.pdf

• Delboy's Garage, Motorcycle Chain and Sprocket Change

• Kawasaki ZZR1100 Calliper Upgrade.pdf

• ZZ-R 1100 The Legend

• Removing rust from a gas tank.doc

• ZX11_Service_93_01.pdf

• Kawasaki ZZ-R1100 1990 - 1997

Why can’t I see any of these from the phone/android-app?

• Kawasaki 27010-1202 SWITCH,FAN.docx

• north bristol bike gang compressed.pdf

• ZZR1100 Valve Shim Record.xls

• Valve Adjustment and Shims.jpg

• Idiots guide to shims.docx

• Member_s Location Map....docx

• sumpplug.jpg

• ZX11_Service_93_01-converted.pdf

• kawasaki-paint-codes.pdf

so just renewed bike insurance, you know when your getting older when the best cover available is with SAGA....omg, im officially a wrinkly...lol

Iam trying to find the world map with all the zzr1100 owners how do I find it I remember putting myself on the map cheers

Right guys this is a big ask but would anybody be able to help me with some parts for this old girl, need to get her back on the road , such a shame to break one owner very low miles , so if anyone as any parts lying around that they could gift me or small price that would be much appreciated thanks

So I asked if anyone had upgraded to an LED bulb last week and didn't get an answer .. So I went for it and ordered a cheap set (£22) of 110w 20000LM Cree H4 bulbs off ebay ..

I'm staggered at how good they are .. Only arsey bit was getting it fit, it won't unless you remove the nose fairing/dash support sub frame .. Once that's out the way it's literally plug and play .. And the difference between the Osram Night breaker and this LED bulb is night and day (no pun intended) ... The LED bulbs blows it away ...

A very helpful video used by Paul Wallace on his C model and kindly highlighted for us all to access. Thanks Paul.

https://www.facebook.com/delboysgarage/posts/12850 34101585667

PHOT O

This was the second ever (to our knowledge) meet-up of ZZR1100 owners and their bikes in the UK or Ireland. This was organised for us by Stephen Parr at Rockingham Raceway later in 2015 and on a day when they were hosting one of the “Kawasaki UK On The Road” shows. One of the highlights was around 12 H2 owners being given access to a small circuit of the track. You could hardly hear them when Kwak’s own H2R screamed along behind them.

Need 1 rhs front indicator to complete my rebuild, anyone got one kicking about? Its a C model, 1992.. thanks

G'day everyone, I'm doing an oil and filter change on my 99 D on the weekend. I do all my own oil and filter changes on my cars but haven't done the ZZR before as I usually get it done at the bike mech shop. Q: Is there any things I should look out for or helpful tips ? I seem to remember a post about 2 drain points ? and should I drain the oil cooler separately or will it drain via the sump ? Thanks in advance B|

So it finally happened, got caught doing 101mph on a 70mph duel carriageway, up hill, which on our bikes is barely tick over. Anyone been caught recently doing something similar? If so am I truly stuffed or is there light at the end of the tunnel? Is my first offence so I'm hoping they be lenient!

Hi looking for mirror extensions for my zzr have found some on the net but are a bit pricey. Wondering if anyone has a second hand set for sale cheers h

Still sexy and beautiful,sadly not mine..class on wheels

Todays Zed, proper old skool touch, home made cork gasket

Hi all, sorry I haven`t been keeping up with the group much, (strange year). Me and my lovely red thing are going over to the TT this year, and I wondered if anyone had any plans to meet up. This will be my first, and possibly last time there. I will be playing bass for a band called "Sweet Revenge" Will be at Bushys and others throughout the fortnight. Be nice to meet up.

Sidewinds: Is it just me or does the Zed not like them?

I went over the Humber Bridge on mine in a stiff wind once, with some mates, and nearly cacked myself. I was convinced I was going to end up going over the side. It seemed to go on forever and by the time I got to the other side I was shaking like crazy. I had to have a smoke break before I could continue. But the next time I went over, with no wind, I loved it! It was so good I turned round and did it again before crossing a third time and going home.

For the first time in OVER 2yrs I've had to ride the hooligan in shite weather !!!!

I have no words ..

hey guys question for ya.. As our bikes are 20 odd years old and forks get pitted.. other than to re chrome is there something out there that is like a pit Fuller if you know what I mean...

What chain riveters are you guys using?

In the past I've used a whale.

Should I splash out the asking for a whale, or do you guys have any other preferences?

Recommendations for a reliable battery charger, anyone?

She's never really struggled coming out of hibernation before but I've got a funny feeling this year's going to be a challenge, plus I've had the bike 5 years and same battery and no idea how old the battery is.

The charger won't be used for anything but the bike.

Sorry, but another query about brakes.

Do I have to inform my insurance if I change the calipers and brake lines for different ones?

Haven't stopped smiling .. been out all day on the bike and loving it... can say tho the brakes are shite

Hi folks,

I have a cold start issue, fires up fine when warm /hot.

From cold it has a laboured start up, choke on half and I have to hang onto the starter for around 3/4 seconds, it sputters and then raises up to the set revs as per the choke then its fine, at which point I close off the choke where it idles well

I believe it not to be clutch/side stand /switch gear issue as she fires on the button from warm /hot, on and off the stand, clutch in and out.

Battery is good, it's regularly used and the fuel is good and I don't "rag" it.

Any input welcomed as I'm reluctant to get it into the garage for trouble shooting.

Thanks all!

I need help to pin point bad problems on a Kawa ZZR 1100 at a great price here in Spain. I know i have to spend big bucks on getting it right, but any tell tale things i can check on a wee ride, and a visual inspection?. Thanks in advance, this will be my 3rd Kawa !!

Thanks for the welcome.

I bought my zzr a couple of months ago after it had been sitting in a garage unused for a year,previous owner had just fitted new tyres,c+s,new disks on the front.needed a service ( no problem) exhaust had a small blow (no problem) front brakes were binding,no problem

Or so I thought!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Stripped loads of calipers before without a problem.

Feck me

2 bl##dy days later I finally got them bled.

I nearly put a match to It!!!

But it was worth it.

What a machine for a 20+year old bike.

A lovely smooth and super fast bike that I am looking forward to putting some serious milage on.

When we get our 2 weeks of summer up here in the Western Isles of Scotland.

Just passed mot and thought I would show the braking test figures to show that the OE calipers are definitely up to the job.

not zed related but still of interest to us to pass on our riding experience, have your say

https://www.facebook.com/THINKBIKER/posts/10155110 158528470

I'm sat here laughing to myself thinking "why do we all love the zzr1100"

Brakes ......Pain in the ass

Headlight...... Pain in the ass

Battery.........Pain in the ass

2nd gear C model......Pain in the ass

Please feel free to add more lol

Mot work done booked in for next week but do I sell or keep took as trade in only done 10miles since I've owned it rides well but not sure if I should get a bandit 12 as want something more sit up

OK boys & girls, I need some serious help from those of you who may found a solution for your own dilemma. This is how I'm welcomed home after a night ride on my Zed; happy bike and happy rider. But then I open the double roller door to find... (please go to comments)

Finally done it.Stripped the whole bike.Frames going off today for paint ,that's the D on the way.Now for the Cs gearbox problem.Can anyone tell me what I should be looking for with the 2nd gear problem once I've opened her up

Guys,

Planning a wee tour on the Emerald Isle around May , taking a week off and me and the wife will be heading off most likely getting the Cairnryan ferry. Never been before but always fancied it so just wondered if anyone has done it and have any suggestions for routes or places to stay, not camping probably b+b not bothered if it is north or south.

Ideas please!

A massive thank you to all for the messages and kind thoughts on my birthday and a big thanks to Steve Stephen Parr for lighting the fuse :-) The greatest present of all is to see this group flourish and grow. There's an incredible camaraderie going on, nothing is too much trouble for lots of you out there when it comes to helping sort out a fellow Zed-Head. It would be a great pleasure to meet as many of you as possible, the upcoming meet at The Ace Cafe on 16th April could help with that. Would be great to have a meet and some numbers to remember. Here's a few from our last meet down there in 2015. Thanks again (y)

Got some problems with the clutch lever on my friends bike. It doesn't fully return when it's released. Previous owner seems to have solved this using a small piece from a bolt to extend the piston.

Master cylinder seems to work properly and the piston seems to be ok. There's a tiny worn mark where the piston meets the handle, could that be it?

Hi all, this may be something that might interest you.

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The picture below is an example using my bike.

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If you would like one I will simply need the following;

A quality jpeg of your bike

What caption / text you would like

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Ey fellow Zedheads.i dropped this bike back in 2013 and the insurance wrote iit off. I found this on eBay, it's my beloved baby. Should I buy it back and restore her to her former glory. ??? Your opinions.

Worst tyre (for longevity) i have ever fitted ,apart from a dragon corsa years ago is ....bridgestone 016's , 2264 miles is not funny . The front hasnt got much more either . I dont ride like a hero in the winter , so for it to be shot after such low miles is rubbish . To add insult to injury the d mudguard is also doing a death rattle, and the chain has got a tight spot and is yawing ! I feel a spend coming on ,anyone better the cost of this did chain ? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Kawasaki-ZZR1100-D1-D2-1 993-1994-DID-Gold-Black-X-Ring-Chain-530VX110-/122 342149978?hash=item1c7c290f5a:g:9n0AAOSwzJ5XeDHk

Wee bit about various calipers...

There's a pile of pics here and I'll put a description against each.

But the first pic is why I don't like nissin calipers on ZZR's. (plenty will now say, I've got them and there fine)

This shows a 2001 fireblade calipers on a standard zzr1100 D. You can tell they are later calipers by the two pad pins...they also have more meat on the caliper for filing away to suit

You can see that the leading edge sits way too close to the disc and that part of the trailing piston sits over the edge of the disc.

Nissins calipers sit better on C models because of there smaller discs, however part of the piston will be proud of the disc...i.e. Your not getting full coverage of your pad

Thoughts? Y OR N ?

Yuk and yum.

'New' Nissin calipers just arrived!

Welcome to all the new members i have just accepted ! I thought i was admining on the bike bay page , please post pics of your zzr1100 and tell us all about yourselves :) Sorry in advance of any fake ray bans :D

Little help guys... I was riding to work this morning in very heavy rain, bike was running fine. I stopped for fuel and got about 50m out the driveway of the servo when the bike started spluttering, then stalled.

It would idle for a while but if I gave it any revs it would die like starved of fuel.

Obviously I'm thinking bad fuel, but did read on a forum that a heap of water in the stand switch can make the bike act up. Anyone else heard of this? The reason I ask is because sometimes when trying to start the bike there was nothing at all until I put the stand up and down a few times.

Any thoughts? Could it be anything else?

I won't have time to drain the tank and put new fuel in until the weekend :(

In case anyone is interested Quest TV channel has a programme called twist the throttle at 11am . Tomorrow is about kawasaki. UK only in think.

Anyone got different bar ends? Any pics?

Well i think i definitely have b.o.c.d bike obsessive compulsive disorder i have taken my fairings off to get resprayed and just spent 3 hours cleaning all the nooks and crannies and touching up bits of paint none will ever see i even polished the inside of my speedo casing

My zzr1100 1995

Afternoon Zedsters

Hi guys.. Has anyone got a D model rear caliper for sale mines seized solid need to get back on road asap... Cheers

didn't get around to adding pictures of my other bikes, so here they are. The pretty z400 was bought to replace an xj900..hmmm ! There were health issues behind the idea but it soon became clear that it just wouldn't do. Its on ebay as we speak ! the not so pretty kz440 is actually a cracking little bike and although is my around town/work hack, has travelled reasonably far and wide. I'm picking up some relieved vibes from it though when the zzr turned up :)

Well thats as far as i can go with my zzr until my bits arrive from

Dealership..

What's the best set up for fitting new front brake hoses, 3 pipes and a splitter like the standard set up, or 2 long pipes running from the master cylinder to each caliper? Or maybe 1 long line from the master cylinder to one caliper with a short line between the two calipers?

Kawasaki Ninja H2R test ride scenes

Would these calipers fit my C?

I realise I'd have to modify the mounting bolts, and do a little filing, but will they go on? It would work out cheaper than rebuilding the original Tokicos as the pistons and seals are knackered.

Better brakes as well.

Might upgrade my front calipers, would need to replace the pistons, seals and pads to refurb the originals anyway, so a pair of Nissins would probably work out cheaper and better if I can find a nice pair.

Sticking the zed in for a pre mot check today just to be on the safe side after all the first time work ive done to it feels good even though im riding rusty , we will see soon

Morning you lovely people

Balanced my carbs today, and turned my pilots out another quarter turn. Seems a lot happier, less fluffy at low revs and better low down throttle response :)

Quick question though - I've seen loads of ZZR videos on YouTube and you can hear the fuel pump priming before it starts. Mine doesn't do this, my fuel pump has never made any noise. Normal?

Was behind a nice "c" today in Lanark 1990 on an "H" plate burgundy and grey probably been at the Haggis bash, anyone on here ?

Chill time

New luggage all fitted after slight mods and susp linkages all greased roll on the good weather and dry roads was sorely tempted to take her out today but finally resisted as roads still filthy

Project is near complete

It was exhaust changing time.

From.a yoshi stainless system with cobra muffler.to a laser stainless full system.

This was yesterday's project, you just know when the time has come. Didn't want to refurb but may get the old one done now in case I ever get the time to revive my old 'donor' D. Any suggestions who offers a good cost-effective job?

Anyone got the lift handle ,the one under the seat what you use to put it on the main stand, I snapped mine

mornin guys,i need a top yolk for a d on a p plate,97. one of the 4 bolt holes that clamp the bars on is lacking thread! cheers sam.

Turns out the reason why the fuel gauge won't work is because of all the filler under the tank....

Seems like the deeper I dig, the more I uncover.

One of the best bike rallies to go to

Hi guys, need some help. I striped my carbs cleaned all jets & balanced crabs. When I switch off engine I get get a little fuel coming out crabs 3&4. Do I need to adjust the pilot screw or do I need to set the floats on the crabs? Any advise would be appreciated. A wee video of sound from my new cans

will zzr600 mirrors fit a zzr11??

Just fitted this but nothing straightforward about it! Requires a lot of packing out here snd there. The invoice says for a C or a D. Anybody know if that's right that the originals were the same part?

After rhe gearbox jnstall, she lives! Unable to fire as.. no exhaust, no rad no oil filter! Kill switch was on in case..;)

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=101558 86479354768&id=634824767

All that just to replace the right hand switch block.

Any of you guys out there got an aftermarket screen for a "d" and yes "c" owners I know it will make it even slower, looking for the type that flips up at the top for slightly better protection, standard one at present and getting hit right in eye line by wind at above 75 so looking for good second hand one to tight to pay full price for brand new...lol

So got the zed all ready for the mot, only to fine coolant pissing out from the top hose of the back of the thermostat houseing spiget , and on inspection the spiget has worn away so cant get the hose to stay on. Any ideas other than welding a new one on

4 bids 2 bidders, hopefully they'll start a war. If you own a C it's not a bad donor bike for the brakes and the shock.!

Howdy peeps I'm looking for a top quality painter near Harrogate to match the candy wine red on my zzr1100 it fell over a few weeks ago and i can't handle seeing scuffed up looks like i will need a new nosecone so i doubt the sides will still match

My 51 plate ZZR1100 the day I picked her up back in august, can't wait for decent weather to come round to get out of the garage again

Outside my brother's house in Thatcham in Aug '92

iam a new owner 95 zzr1100 haven't had a bike for 20years but couldn't pass this one up apsulutly a gem 31000 ks custom paint 4into 1 owned by little old lady and only Sunday drives previous owner has spared no ex spence over 5k restoring and only traveled 800ks since he finished it

but Victoria Australia has the speed crush law and rather him see it get crushed he passed it on to me cheap as chips I take delivery in about 3weeks my question is can a cruise control be fitted to it and will post a picture of her when she arrives cheers you sound like an awesome bunch of people just reading some of you posts