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/delbo ysgarage/posts/128503410158566 7

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/THINK BIKER/posts/10155110158528470