Sporty naked bikes are more my style, and after looking at Monsters, Speed Triples, FZ's, etc.; I decided to go with a ZRX1200r.
Found a fairly low mileage, clean, stock bike in GA for a reasonable price. I missed the 1100 that I used to have, so a 1200 seemed to be the logical choice.
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It's been 8 years since I've had an in-line 4. I forgot how buttery smooth they are. I rode about 100 miles today on the ratchety BT-021s that are on the bike. (Circa 2005). It only tried to break loose twice, but I was being conservative on the throttle.
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I'm mostly going to keep this stock, and do some much needed preventive maintenance.
I've already got some Pilots on order. Can't wait to get some sticky new kicks on her this week.
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Yes ! Yes ! Yes ! Haha ! Another Rex owner !!!! Muhuhahahaha !!! Congratulations ! Let the mods begin !
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Beautiful! ???
I rode Justin's once and had to get off of it before the itch got any worse.
He can give you a list of mods from his sweet Rex.
Sweet! Did it come with an extra 4th gear by chance?
@IceCold4x4 is looking for one!!
Love my zrx. You really can go nuts on the mods. Like 20k pretty quick lol
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Great score! The Eddie Lawson green ZRX 1200 is going to be a classic one day very soon and that one looks to be PRISTINE. "It's not a toy honey, it's an investment!"
Quote from: Fencejumper09 on April 16, 2018, 08:34:40 AM
Sweet! Did it come with an extra 4th gear by chance? @IceCold4x4 is looking for one!!
Turtle Master say Kung Fu Panda must be gentle with little 1100 transmission.
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Quote from: Fencejumper09 on April 16, 2018, 08:34:40 AM
Sweet! Did it come with an extra 4th gear by chance? @IceCold4x4 is looking for one!!
Only the original 1st through 5th. Still looking for 6th. Haven't found it yet.
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Hey, we need some outside pics of the ZRX !
that's one of my favorite schemes
Ya know DonJuan if you were to get a Kazuma viper you'd mirror all my bikes lol....
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Quote from: merc16 on April 17, 2018, 09:59:51 AM
Hey, we need some outside pics of the ZRX !
I hope to mount up some new rubber this week and accomplish some riding and photos this weekend.
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Nice bike.
I took me a while to work up the courage to click on this thread due to the title. ;)
Quote from: norton73 on April 18, 2018, 06:56:18 AM
Nice bike.
I took me a while to work up the courage to click on this thread due to the title. ;)
Don't worry, this ain't The Basement!
Quote from: Fencejumper09 on April 18, 2018, 07:55:01 AM
Don't worry, this ain't The Basement!
Not the Basement. Maybe one step up.... If you lean over you can see it from here.... :D
Keeps things interesting.... (LOL)
Chuck
Quote from: DonJuan on April 15, 2018, 05:07:06 PM
Sporty naked bikes are more my style, and after looking at Monsters, Speed Triples, FZ's, etc.; I decided to go with a ZRX1200r.
Found a fairly low mileage, clean, stock bike in GA for a reasonable price. I missed the 1100 that I used to have, so a 1200 seemed to be the logical choice.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180415/43b1b42aca11bd8fef2c4e3492d2e3b5.jpg)
It's been 8 years since I've had an in-line 4. I forgot how buttery smooth they are. I rode about 100 miles today on the ratchety BT-021s that are on the bike. (Circa 2005). It only tried to break loose twice, but I was being conservative on the throttle.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180415/62d77f88ef71f7dd0a964cd446efe244.jpg)
I'm mostly going to keep this stock, and do some much needed preventive maintenance.
I've already got some Pilots on order. Can't wait to get some sticky new kicks on her this week.
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Great Bike!! Enjoy.
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Hollar if ya need any help with the maintenance stuff, been through just about everything on mine minus opening the case for a transmission or crank. Join the zrxoa for any info ya need.
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I got the new kicks put on her yesterday, and went out for a quick ride before the rain started. Feels like a brand new bike. The Pilot 2CT's stick like glue( yes, yes, I know they aren't the latest nor the greatest, but I like the feedback they give). Over all, she's a performer. The transmission shifts smooth and throttle response is great.
Roll on throttle is great through all RPM ranges, in just about any gear. I found myself in 5th on a fairly steep incline and didn't feel the need to shift down. I mostly stayed below 6K while scrubbing in the new rubber, but there were a few spirited jaunts here and there. It's just too easy.
The factory exhaust is thoroughly quiet. I don't know that I want to give that up just yet. I'll probably surrender to performance gains one day, but for now, I'll live with the oversized, heavy, and environmentally friendly washtub hanging behind the rear sets.
Some minor maintenance items that I need to take care of:
Brakes front and rear
Flush brake fluid
Leaking shifter shaft seal
Seeping crush washer on oil line
Wheel bearings
Rotella and filter change
Anyone got an affordable recommendation for brake pads or caliper rebuild kits?
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Quote from: DonJuan on April 22, 2018, 12:31:40 PM
I got the new kicks put on her yesterday, and went out for a quick ride before the rain started. Feels like a brand new bike. The Pilot 2CT's stick like glue( yes, yes, I know they aren't the latest nor the greatest, but I like the feedback they give). Over all, she's a performer. The transmission shifts smooth and throttle response is great.
Roll on throttle is great through all RPM ranges, in just about any gear. I found myself in 5th on a fairly steep incline and didn't feel the need to shift down. I mostly stayed below 6K while scrubbing in the new rubber, but there were a few spirited jaunts here and there. It's just too easy.
The factory exhaust is thoroughly quiet. I don't know that I want to give that up just yet. I'll probably surrender to performance gains one day, but for now, I'll live with the oversized, heavy, and environmentally friendly washtub hanging behind the rear sets.
Some minor maintenance items that I need to take care of:
Brakes front and rear
Flush brake fluid
Leaking shifter shaft seal
Seeping crush washer on oil line
Wheel bearings
Rotella and filter change
Anyone got an affordable recommendation for brake pads or caliper rebuild kits?
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I like Galfer or EBC sintered metallic pads. They seem to shed heat well and fade less. Those are my go-to whenever my stock pads are done. No clue on the caliper rebuild kits.
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Quote from: LT on April 22, 2018, 01:03:25 PM
I like Galfer or EBC sintered metallic pads. They seem to shed heat well and fade less. Those are my go-to whenever my stock pads are done. No clue on the caliper rebuild kits.
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Yep...THIS/\ is the ticket. I would check the manufactures site for the rebuild kit and if you want a bit more bite, S.S. brake lines are the ticket there.
Fa188hh for front pads can't remember the rear number off the top of my head.
Expensivelightweightshit.com for the caliper pliers he sells and the seals.
And get a set of the galpher lines. Those plus the pads and a good Bleed / caliper rebuild will really up the brake feel.
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@IceCold4x4,
@merc16 , I finally got around to this brake rebuild. Core Moto Stainless lines, Galfer pads,rebuild kit from All Balls. A sh!tton of cleaning to prep the parts. I've been posting pics up on the tech page.
Yep. They look good. Will you be going with different rotors ? Possibly: Arashi
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More pics, updates ?