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Re: 2001 ZRX1200R is my *baby* CB550FB is my *daydream*
« Reply #25 on: April 11, 2017, 01:34:18 PM »
Quote from: Godffery on April 11, 2017, 10:08:19 AM
Hey Man,
I recently became a ZRX owner and ran across this thread.
So I'm wondering how you like the fitment of that seat Cowl?

 Mine...



Love the harder to find blue one (with the Muzzy exhaust).

I recently helped a friend buy a 2002 ZRX, and I got to ride it through some twisties. I was impressed at how well balanced it was and how easy it turned.  Great big bike torque that handled like a lighter bike. 
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Re: 2001 ZRX1200R is my *baby* CB550FB is my *daydream*
« Reply #26 on: April 11, 2017, 02:49:08 PM »
Love the blue
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Re: 2001 ZRX1200R is my *baby* CB550FB is my *daydream*
« Reply #27 on: April 11, 2017, 04:28:57 PM »
Quote from: Stev-o on April 11, 2017, 02:49:08 PM
Love the blue

One of these days. . . .

They are becoming more and more collectible.  Big ZRX subculture in Japan.
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"There are some things nobody needs in this world, and a bright-red, hunch-back, warp-speed 900cc cafe racer is one of them — but I want one anyway, and on some days I actually believe I need one.... Being shot out of a cannon will always be better than being squeezed out of a tube. That is why God made fast motorcycles, Bubba." Hunter S. Thompson, Song of the Sausage Creature, Cycle World, March 1995.  (http://www.latexnet.org/~csmith/sausage.html and https://magazine.cycleworld.com/article/1995/3/1/song-of-the-sausage-creature)

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Re: 2001 ZRX1200R is my *baby* CB550FB is my *daydream*
« Reply #28 on: April 11, 2017, 06:17:09 PM »
I lucked out finding this blue one locally, So far I've been very happy with the performance & handling.  Just need to get use to the weight, most of what I ride has been in the 400lb's range and this suck'a is tipping the scales around 500.

 I do like the Muzzy but first thing I did was trim about 5" of the length.  (I know, I CUT a MUZZY!) ;)
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Re: 2001 ZRX1200R is my *baby* CB550FB is my *daydream*
« Reply #29 on: April 12, 2017, 10:33:18 AM »
That bike was trick back in the day, and it still holds up.  The person who I helped buy the 2002 ZRX was able to keep up with my Thruxton 1200R and my buddy's BMW RNineT with no issues for some spirited canyon riding.
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"There are some things nobody needs in this world, and a bright-red, hunch-back, warp-speed 900cc cafe racer is one of them — but I want one anyway, and on some days I actually believe I need one.... Being shot out of a cannon will always be better than being squeezed out of a tube. That is why God made fast motorcycles, Bubba." Hunter S. Thompson, Song of the Sausage Creature, Cycle World, March 1995.  (http://www.latexnet.org/~csmith/sausage.html and https://magazine.cycleworld.com/article/1995/3/1/song-of-the-sausage-creature)

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Re: 2001 ZRX1200R is my *baby* CB550FB is my *daydream*
« Reply #30 on: April 12, 2017, 02:52:51 PM »
I'm looking forward to diving threw some twisty back roads, but I want to get some fresh sneakers on it first.
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Re: 2001 ZRX1200R is my *baby* CB550FB is my *daydream*
« Reply #31 on: April 12, 2017, 03:32:45 PM »
Quote from: Godffery on April 12, 2017, 02:52:51 PM
I'm looking forward to diving threw some twisty back roads, but I want to get some fresh sneakers on it first.

I'd suggest Avon Roadriders if available in your size. Put them on my Z1, great tire...
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Re: 2001 ZRX1200R is my *baby* CB550FB is my *daydream*
« Reply #32 on: April 12, 2017, 08:47:49 PM »
Quote from: Stev-o on April 12, 2017, 03:32:45 PM
Quote from: Godffery on April 12, 2017, 02:52:51 PM
I'm looking forward to diving threw some twisty back roads, but I want to get some fresh sneakers on it first.

I'd suggest Avon Roadriders if available in your size. Put them on my Z1, great tire...

I respectfully disagree.  It's a semi-modern bike with 17" modern rubber:
Front tire:   120/70-ZR17
Rear tire:    180/55-ZR17

I'd go with any quality sport rubber.  I have Bridgestone S21 and Pirelli Diablo Rosso Corsa tires on my modern bikes.  Both are very grippy.

http://www.bridgestone.com/products/motorcycle_tires/products/detail/pr138/

https://www.pirelli.com/tyres/en-ww/motorcycle/all-tyres/sheet/diablo-rosso-corsa
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"There are some things nobody needs in this world, and a bright-red, hunch-back, warp-speed 900cc cafe racer is one of them — but I want one anyway, and on some days I actually believe I need one.... Being shot out of a cannon will always be better than being squeezed out of a tube. That is why God made fast motorcycles, Bubba." Hunter S. Thompson, Song of the Sausage Creature, Cycle World, March 1995.  (http://www.latexnet.org/~csmith/sausage.html and https://magazine.cycleworld.com/article/1995/3/1/song-of-the-sausage-creature)

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Re: 2001 ZRX1200R is my *baby* CB550FB is my *daydream*
« Reply #33 on: April 13, 2017, 12:15:15 AM »
Quote from: SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan on April 12, 2017, 08:47:49 PM
Quote from: Stev-o on April 12, 2017, 03:32:45 PM
Quote from: Godffery on April 12, 2017, 02:52:51 PM
I'm looking forward to diving threw some twisty back roads, but I want to get some fresh sneakers on it first.

I'd suggest Avon Roadriders if available in your size. Put them on my Z1, great tire...

I respectfully disagree.  It's a semi-modern bike with 17" modern rubber:
Front tire:   120/70-ZR17
Rear tire:    180/55-ZR17

I'd go with any quality sport rubber.  I have Bridgestone S21 and Pirelli Diablo Rosso Corsa tires on my modern bikes.  Both are very grippy.

http://www.bridgestone.com/products/motorcycle_tires/products/detail/pr138/

https://www.pirelli.com/tyres/en-ww/motorcycle/all-tyres/sheet/diablo-rosso-corsa

 What do you know... I actually just ordered a set of the Bridgestone S21 earlier today.  I was also looking at the Pirelli Diablo & the Shinko Raven but settled on the S21's.   Thanks for the input guys!
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Re: 2001 ZRX1200R is my *baby* CB550FB is my *daydream*
« Reply #34 on: April 13, 2017, 02:41:04 AM »
Here is mine.

My third ZRX: red1100R, green1100R and now blue 1200R
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Re: 2001 ZRX1200R is my *baby* CB550FB is my *daydream*
« Reply #35 on: April 13, 2017, 05:17:30 AM »
 I had a '00 ZRX1100 for a while. Dale Walker Holeshot exhaust, K&N pods and a jet kit. What a beast.

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Re: 2001 ZRX1200R is my *baby* CB550FB is my *daydream*
« Reply #36 on: April 13, 2017, 05:38:04 AM »
These side reflectors    :o :o  ... do you realy have to have them?
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Re: 2001 ZRX1200R is my *baby* CB550FB is my *daydream*
« Reply #37 on: April 13, 2017, 12:32:29 PM »
 Pinback,
Did you notice much of a difference with the taller wind screen on the red one?

 Scott,
How did you like the Sargent seat?  I find myself sliding forward on the stock one.
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Re: 2001 ZRX1200R is my *baby* CB550FB is my *daydream*
« Reply #38 on: April 13, 2017, 01:28:05 PM »
Quote from: Godffery on April 13, 2017, 12:32:29 PM
Pinback,
Did you notice much of a difference with the taller wind screen on the red one?

 Scott,
How did you like the Sargent seat?  I find myself sliding forward on the stock one.

I can't speak for the ZRX seat, but my similar Sargeant on my FZ is awesome -- cures all the ills of the stock seat (support both fore and aft).
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"There are some things nobody needs in this world, and a bright-red, hunch-back, warp-speed 900cc cafe racer is one of them — but I want one anyway, and on some days I actually believe I need one.... Being shot out of a cannon will always be better than being squeezed out of a tube. That is why God made fast motorcycles, Bubba." Hunter S. Thompson, Song of the Sausage Creature, Cycle World, March 1995.  (http://www.latexnet.org/~csmith/sausage.html and https://magazine.cycleworld.com/article/1995/3/1/song-of-the-sausage-creature)

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Re: 2001 ZRX1200R is my *baby* CB550FB is my *daydream*
« Reply #39 on: April 13, 2017, 05:36:04 PM »
Hey there Godffery, the seat cowl is just one of those pop on type deals. Simple with 4 tabs that gold under the seat. I like it because #1 I never take riders, #2 does work as a butt stop when you get into a nice tuck and #3 it looks cool.
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« Reply #40 on: April 13, 2017, 05:45:22 PM »
Tire wise, I just put on a set Shinko Podiums. First time with them and happy. First ride of the season is always a bit awkward, and these tires made me feel like I was a slot car on a track. My bike is at 30K miles now. Worst tire yet was a Metzzzlller sticky and short lived. Not practical for daily whips. OEM Dunlops I got 11K miles out of......
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« Reply #41 on: April 13, 2017, 05:51:32 PM »
Quote from: Godffery on April 13, 2017, 12:32:29 PM
Pinback,
Did you notice much of a difference with the taller wind screen on the red one?

 Scott,
How did you like the Sargent seat?  I find myself sliding forward on the stock one.

 It was awesome. I have one on my Tiger Xc and it's great, too.
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« Reply #42 on: April 23, 2017, 12:16:05 AM »
Nice looking race bike owned by Yoshi Kosaka of The Garage Company
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"There are some things nobody needs in this world, and a bright-red, hunch-back, warp-speed 900cc cafe racer is one of them — but I want one anyway, and on some days I actually believe I need one.... Being shot out of a cannon will always be better than being squeezed out of a tube. That is why God made fast motorcycles, Bubba." Hunter S. Thompson, Song of the Sausage Creature, Cycle World, March 1995.  (http://www.latexnet.org/~csmith/sausage.html and https://magazine.cycleworld.com/article/1995/3/1/song-of-the-sausage-creature)

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Re: 2001 ZRX1200R is my *baby* CB550FB is my *daydream*
« Reply #43 on: April 23, 2017, 09:42:12 AM »
Quote from: Godffery on April 13, 2017, 12:32:29 PM
Pinback,
Did you notice much of a difference with the taller wind screen on the red one?

 

Above 120 mph , yes
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Re: 2001 ZRX1200R is my *baby* CB550FB is my *daydream*
« Reply #44 on: April 23, 2017, 05:17:49 PM »
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Quote from: Godffery on April 13, 2017, 12:32:29 PM
Pinback,
Did you notice much of a difference with the taller wind screen on the red one?

 

Above 120 mph , yes
Ha, good to know!   ;)
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« Reply #45 on: April 24, 2017, 01:34:56 AM »
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Quote from: Godffery on April 13, 2017, 12:32:29 PM
Pinback,
Did you notice much of a difference with the taller wind screen on the red one?

 

Above 120 mph , yes
Ha, good to know!   ;)


5km from my house I find this lovely sign:




It says: go as fast as you dare, lad.
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Re: 2001 ZRX1200R is my *baby* CB550FB is my *daydream*
« Reply #46 on: April 23, 2023, 12:04:43 PM »

I put in an order for new set of swingarm bearings. I have had this bike for 22 years. In that 22 years this is the second repair. (First was a frayed throttle cable) oil your cables boys.

I am thinking to swap back to the stock headlight setup as well.


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« Reply #47 on: April 24, 2023, 07:14:33 AM »
I bet that is rocketship, Frankie!  How many miles?
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Re: 2001 ZRX1200R is my *baby* CB550FB is my *daydream*
« Reply #48 on: April 24, 2023, 08:39:59 AM »
Two of my friends have those and they like to ride them together in tandem. They love them. One would be on my bucket list also if the right deal comes along. I know they made other colors but that green is pretty iconic and hard to beat.
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