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- Aug 12, 2022
- 1 min
Update on mods to the ZZR 1100 & ZX14R
People have asked what type of cosmetic modifications I have fitted on the bikes. Here is a video showing the changes from standard I...
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Kawasaki Rider
- Jul 10, 2022
- 1 min
A fast run for a cup of coffee!
A good run on a very quiet Sunday (Fuel prices I think). The sort of run that puts a very happy smile on your face w hen its over. Great...
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Kawasaki Rider
- Jul 4, 2022
- 1 min
Hydro Lock update and test ride.
After a few weeks of confusing problems stemming from the Hydro Lock problem, the ZZR 1100 is once again fit and ready to rumble. It has...
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Kawasaki Rider
- Apr 6, 2022
- 2 min
Kawasaki ZZR 1100 hydraulic lock!
Interesting issue with the 1100. I parked it up with a full tank of fuel and left it for a few days.I knew that the seals on the fuel...
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Kawasaki Rider
- Feb 28, 2022
- 1 min
Fast A road that demands 100% Concentration.
A fast A class road that demands total concentration due to the traffic. You dont notice time or distance as you are totally "in the...
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Kawasaki Rider
- Feb 28, 2022
- 1 min
Corners are everything!
They always say anyone can go fast in a straight line. I don't really agree with that saying. Anyone who has ever ridden over 150mph on a...
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Kawasaki Rider
- Feb 13, 2022
- 1 min
Following and then going past a Kawasaki 1000
I topped to ask a chap on a Kawasaki 1000 for directions and he seemed fine however when the lights changed I followed him for a short...
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Kawasaki Rider
- Feb 13, 2022
- 1 min
ZZR 1100 Back on the road after 2 weeks.
After fixing the Front Fork Pinch Bolt that would not come out and changing the oil and other various bits of maintenance the ZZR was...
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Kawasaki Rider
- Feb 13, 2022
- 1 min
Fitting the Stahlbus Sump drain plugs
I have had these items for a few months and decided to fit them now I was due an oil change.
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Kawasaki Rider
- Feb 8, 2022
- 1 min
Seized Fork leg pinch bolt! Pain in the Arse.
So, I decided to replace the fork leg pinch bolts on the ZZR 1100 with nice shiny new ones from ProBolt. 3 of the bolts came out with no...
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Kawasaki Rider
- Jan 17, 2022
- 1 min
Are young riders today the same as we were in the 70's,80'sand 90's?
Here is a video where I talk about how I believe we are different. In the 70' we considered ourselves as sort of daredevils. Society in...
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Kawasaki Rider
- Jan 11, 2022
- 1 min
The return trip from the coffee shop.
Again the roads were not too busy and the 1100 was running bloody brilliantly. I enjoyed myself. Not the best ride but riding on the...
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Kawasaki Rider
- Jan 11, 2022
- 1 min
120km round trip for a cup of coffee!
I was bored so I decided to go for a coffee, 60km away! Ha! Ha!. Nice to go somewhere at least. Roads were not too busy and I enjoyed the...
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Kawasaki Rider
- Jan 8, 2022
- 1 min
Update of Mod on 1100 and 1400
A short video of my latest updates and a ride on the 11
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Kawasaki Rider
- Dec 13, 2021
- 1 min
Kawasaki ZZR 1100. At long last she is fit again.
Once you start some work on a bike it seems to go on and on. Just when all the work and modification had been done it blew a fork seal....
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Kawasaki Rider
- Oct 11, 2021
- 1 min
ZZR The smiles never stop.
Now she is running great with all the new parts and work done its time to play!
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Kawasaki Rider
- Sep 28, 2021
- 1 min
Kawasaki ZZR 1100. Description of work and 200+ Kph test ride.
After a lot of work the ZZR is back on the road. All new coolant hoses Refurbished and painted headers, new fan, new oil and filter, new...
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Kawasaki Rider
- Aug 12, 2021
- 1 min
Fixing the coolant leak and other bits!
With lockdown I decided to fix the coolant leak, refurbish the exhausts, tidy up the Rad Guards and electrics. 3 days and 22 hours. Now...
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Kawasaki Rider
- Aug 2, 2021
- 1 min
Mmm! Coolant leak!
I noticed that there appeared to be some smoke coming from an undefined area when I was warming the bike up the other day. I thought it...
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