Official ZRX thread

[Randy]

I remember sorta liking those when they came out with the ZRX1100, but there were too many other things that I liked more. Still a cool bike IMO.

In fact I saw one today while riding the mountains of N. GA, and it reminded me that they looked like they could be a cool bike to ride. The time is probably right by now to be able to get a good deal on a used one. Might have to start keeping an eye out...

[jonny2g]

Originally Posted by Randy

I remember sorta liking those when they came out with the ZRX1100, but there were too many other things that I liked more. Still a cool bike IMO.

In fact I saw one today while riding the mountains of N. GA, and it reminded me that they looked like they could be a cool bike to ride. The time is probably right by now to be able to get a good deal on a used one. Might have to start keeping an eye out...

Yep, did see one listed here under bikes for sale. His looked to be in better shape than mine, and he wanted @ $3k. Not bad $ for a fast bike.

[Tripped1]

Originally Posted by jonny2g

Yep, did see one listed here under bikes for sale. His looked to be in better shape than mine, and he wanted @ $3k. Not bad $ for a fast bike.

They aren't that fast in the grand scheme of things.

I have noticed over time to beware the more mature gentlemen that seem to gravitate to the the Z-rexs though. I know three or four former professional racers .....most in their mid-late 50s....that ride the shit out of their ZRXs. When they decide to wick it up a bit you better have your balls screwed on right, because they are getting somewhere, and they are going to get there very quickly.

They are cool bikes really, the last throwback to the original superbikes.

[jonny2g]

Originally Posted by Tripped1

They aren't that fast in the grand scheme of things.

I have noticed over time to beware the more mature gentlemen that seem to gravitate to the the Z-rexs though. I know three or four former professional racers .....most in their mid-late 50s....that ride the shit out of their ZRXs. When they decide to wick it up a bit you better have your balls screwed on right, because they are getting somewhere, and they are going to get there very quickly.

They are cool bikes really, the last throwback to the original superbikes.

Ive put a couple hundred mi on this one, and yes Im prob old but its pleanty fast. Its almost boring, crusing along at 70mph and dont really even need to down shift to pass.

[Grainbelt]

I chased an 1100 around in the Rockies, my friend was surprised that my little Ninja 650R would easily keep up with it. They are cool, but heavy. I've heard that it is pretty easy to open them up and get a lot of power.

[pacman1]

They are heavy beasts, and they are pretty corked up from the factory. The beauty is in the torque. IIRC the 1100 was in the 80 ft lb range, and the 1200 was 90+. Both of those numbers were easily boosted. My 1100 was mildly modded with an Ivan's pod kit and a mild pipe, and would absolutly rip the snot outta middle weight sport bikes in 4th or 5th gear roll on. I didn't tangle with liter bikes - the old Rex was no match.

[Tripped1]

Originally Posted by Grainbelt

I chased an 1100 around in the Rockies, my friend was surprised that my little Ninja 650R would easily keep up with it. They are cool, but heavy. I've heard that it is pretty easy to open them up and get a lot of power.

Dunno about that, I've seen a couple guys that couple make a Z-Rex shit and git.

[JasonStern]

mine with my $6 "corbin" seat.

[Dragwn]

Howdy to all the OA guys here

Here is a recent pic of my Rex, clean for once even. C10's "custom built" header, Kerker can, zx-11 cams, pods, stick coils, braced swinger, fork brace, 1.1 front springs, overpriced japanese headlight mod. 17/47 gearing

[GOSTAZ]

I've had one for 5 years. Have not put that many miles on it. Bought it with 1800 on it, and it will pop 20k this coming weekend. They are heavy, they are NOT sportbikes. They have a butt-ton of torque, and it you mod them gently? They will run for a long time. They can fall victim to oil starvation, so you might consider a tip-over kill switch. I tend to not let mine idle for long on the kickstand.

Mine? I will keep it until it blows up or I quit riding. I am 46, so I guess I fit the demographic for this bike. Whatever, even if it wasn't a tribute bike? It's a nice standard with a big motor, and the ergo's can be tweaked to make my 6'2 frame happy. I can plop my girlfriend on the back and still be comfy. I wish that you could still get a naked bike with a big motor and no fuel injection, but that ain't happening, so I am hanging on to this one.

Mine is my daily driver until the DRZ is finished. Riding my commute on a 1200 is just a waste, I never get out of third gear. Check out the folks at ZRXOA if you need advice. The cool guys there taught me a lot about my bike, and saved me from stupidity more than once.

Have fun with it! Mine has never failed to make me smile. Of the bikes that I have owned? The most reliable, the easiest to work on and the biggest "trunk". Two thumbs way up.

[Dragwn]

One of the local OA Hoolies came over yesterday to return my spare rear wheel and tire and bring me a spare front.

Went over my rex to fix some small problems, and some that would have become nasty problems, like the swingarm pivot bolt being loose. The rex is much happier now, going to ride tomorrow night and see just how happy.

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[merc16]

Crappy cell phone pic of my 2003 after purchase. I like it !!!!

[Gren]

This was mine sold it back last year great bike once a few bits are sorted (ie the seat, replaced with a Sargent) and a few other bits n bobs....

[merc16]

I would like to know more about the bits n bobs that you added or changed please. I haven't seen a fame brace like that.

[mike]

Originally Posted by merc16

Crappy cell phone pic of my 2003 after purchase. I like it !!!!

Nice! I wanted a Blue 1200 when I bought my 99 but couldnt find one. Now I have one.