Checking out '93 Kawasaki ZR1100 tomorrow-- what to look for?

'73 H1 Triple · 05-27-2008, 08:56 PM

I'm going to look at a '93 Kawasaki ZR1100 tomorrow right after work. The 15 mpg Suburban is getting too expensive to keep filling.

The pics below are from when my friend Dave owned it. My boss bought it from him and dropped it over at about 15-20 mph. ( front end washed out after he came over an old "launch" bridge)

It has 18,200 miles on and still looks pretty good. The only thing still damaged is a small dent in the tank.

Anybody have one of these or know what to look out for? Comments are appreciated

Thanks
Jeff

No Worries · 05-28-2008, 01:02 AM

Looks nice. The March, 1993 issue of Motorcyclist has a short blurb about the 93 ZR. "The classic styling hearkens back to the '70's and the legendary Z1, but what lies beneath is throughly up-to-date. Although based on the proven power plant in the ZG1200 Voyager, the air-cooled, 1062cc, in-line four is all-new. The engine is counterbalanced to reduce vibration, the power train features a hydraulically actuated clutch with back-torque limiter, five-speed trans and chain drive." The list price was $6999 and the wet weight was 534.

Dnyce · 05-28-2008, 02:12 PM

looks like a kz

Gas Man · 05-28-2008, 02:26 PM

Looks clean and with what else is in the garage means he probably knows how to take care of things.

ceo012384 · 05-28-2008, 03:35 PM

Bike looks mint!

But I find myself wandering to those other toys in the garage...

Mr Lefty · 05-28-2008, 05:56 PM

I'll take the FJ40 in the background please...

No Worries · 05-29-2008, 10:49 PM

I thought those FJ40's were pretty cool, especially after one pulled out my Suburban from a ravine in central Arizona. But then I drove one.

Did you buy the bike?

'73 H1 Triple · 05-29-2008, 11:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by No Worries

I thought those FJ40's were pretty cool, especially after one pulled out my Suburban from a ravine in central Arizona. But then I drove one.

Did you buy the bike?

Yes, I will be buying the bike

Rode nice, handled decent and plenty of low end grunt. Goes like mad when you twist it up too

My test ride was leaving my bosses house and heading back home to feed the dog. I got some pics while I was here.

Here's all the damage.

Tank dent

Crash bar & cover

Bike has 18,800 miles, brand new tires and brakes.

Jeff

Dnyce · 05-30-2008, 02:04 AM

looks like my bike's illegitemate(sp?) son lol

Gas Man · 05-30-2008, 02:12 PM

Good price?

05-27-2008, 08:56 PM	#1
'73 H1 Triple restorer of the original Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Zionsville,PA Moto: '93 ZR1100 &'73 Kawasaki H1 500 Posts: 1,331	Checking out '93 Kawasaki ZR1100 tomorrow-- what to look for? I'm going to look at a '93 Kawasaki ZR1100 tomorrow right after work. The 15 mpg Suburban is getting too expensive to keep filling. The pics below are from when my friend Dave owned it. My boss bought it from him and dropped it over at about 15-20 mph. ( front end washed out after he came over an old "launch" bridge) It has 18,200 miles on and still looks pretty good. The only thing still damaged is a small dent in the tank. Anybody have one of these or know what to look out for? Comments are appreciated Thanks Jeff

05-28-2008, 02:12 PM	#3
Dnyce flyin high Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: cali Moto: 10speed huffy w/cards in the spokes Posts: 2,318	looks like a kz __________________ "Racing Is Life, Everything Before and After is Just Waiting" Steve McQueen

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Gas Man Trip's Assistant Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Imported from Detroit Moto: 2009 HD Street Classic Posts: 12,149	Good price? __________________ -Chris "Why pay somebody else to fuck up your bike?" Run Amsoil Product

05-28-2008, 01:02 AM	#2
No Worries Keyboard Racer Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mile High City Moto: Old Superbikes Posts: 1,016	Looks nice. The March, 1993 issue of Motorcyclist has a short blurb about the 93 ZR. "The classic styling hearkens back to the '70's and the legendary Z1, but what lies beneath is throughly up-to-date. Although based on the proven power plant in the ZG1200 Voyager, the air-cooled, 1062cc, in-line four is all-new. The engine is counterbalanced to reduce vibration, the power train features a hydraulically actuated clutch with back-torque limiter, five-speed trans and chain drive." The list price was $6999 and the wet weight was 534.

05-28-2008, 05:56 PM	#6
Mr Lefty TWFix Legend Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Denver CO Moto: 01 BMW F650GS Dakar Posts: 15,677	I'll take the FJ40 in the background please...

05-29-2008, 10:49 PM	#7
No Worries Keyboard Racer Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mile High City Moto: Old Superbikes Posts: 1,016	I thought those FJ40's were pretty cool, especially after one pulled out my Suburban from a ravine in central Arizona. But then I drove one. Did you buy the bike?