New here (Bassai)

[Bassai]

Hi

I am new here. Just a word to say hello

I have now owned 14 bikes in total.... BUT...

Until recently I hadnt ridden a bike for yes 30 years. Yep.... 30 long years! So taking that in mind, what did I do? I went and bought a 1993 ZZR 1100. My family thinks I have had a mental melt down and I have to say I was concerned about not having been on a bike for 30 years but I took to it like a duck to water. Felt like it was only yesterday since I last rode.

My last bike was a very worked over 1981 GSX1100 and prior to that a 1978 GS 1000. I am no stranger to a lot of power on 2 wheels but at 59 I find myself a much more conservative rider.

I love my ZZR 1100 but I think the old Suzies handled better and were more comfortable. But the ZZR was such a bargain I couldnt help myself!

I am slowly getting up to date on things like tyres and accessories but there are so many choices these days.

Anyway, hi everyone!

Bassai
Auckland

[EJK]

30 years gap... You know what they say, it's just like riding a bike

If you ever want some refresher recap someone here might suggest a Ride Forever course. It only costs $50 for a whole day training.

Welcome to the forum

[Maha]

A ZZR 1100 is very distinguishable from the rear, like a Kardashian but I think I would have one over a Blackbird, a ZZR not a Kardashian
Welcome to the forum.

[Crasherfromwayback]

1981 GSX1100 1978 GS 1000.

I love my ZZR 1100 but I think the old Suzies handled better and were more comfortable.

If your ZZR doesn't handle waaaaaaaay better than the Suzuki's, it has a serious *issue* or several.

Welcome.

[Akzle]

I am slowly getting up to date on...accessories but there are so many choices these days.
...
Auckland

don't forget your fucken laté

[Bassai]

A ZZR 1100 is very distinguishable from the rear, like a Kardashian but I think I would have one over a Blackbird, a ZZR not a Kardashian
Welcome to the forum.

Are you saying my bike has a fat arse? LOL

[Bassai]

If your ZZR doesn't handle waaaaaaaay better than the Suzuki's, it has a serious *issue* or several.

Welcome.

My local bike mechanic says theres nothing wrong with it so...

I am suspecting I dont like the tyres. Conti Motions. When they wear out I will put on some Pilot Roads perhaps.

I dont care about mileage on a tyre or the cost, just want it to stick like shit to a blanket!

[Crasherfromwayback]

My local bike mechanic says theres nothing wrong with it so...

I am suspecting I dont like the tyres. Conti Motions. When they wear out I will put on some Pilot Roads perhaps.

I dont care about mileage on a tyre or the cost, just want it to stick like shit to a blanket!

Yeah. Compared to the older Suzuki's, when the much wider tyres get worn in the centre, they make the bike handle like total shit.

[WristTwister]

My local bike mechanic says theres nothing wrong with it so...

I am suspecting I dont like the tyres. Conti Motions. When they wear out I will put on some Pilot Roads perhaps.

I dont care about mileage on a tyre or the cost, just want it to stick like shit to a blanket!

Pirelli Angel GTs are good for the road, a bit cheaper than PR4s.

[Maha]

Are you saying my bike has a fat arse? LOL

Some may use the word nice....

[Madness]

As a former owner of both a GSX1100ET and a ZZR1100D1 I have to ask a question. You do know that bikes aren't supposed to flex in the middle like an old bendy-bus, aye?

I miss my old ZZR, I pushed it hard and it never let me down. I ran Pirelli's on it - Strada rear & Diablo front. It literally cooked a set of Conti's and I'm not a fan of the Angels but only tried the first incarnation, not the GT.

[Katman]

As a former owner of both a GSX1100ET and a ZZR1100D1 I have to ask a question. You do know that bikes aren't supposed to flex in the middle like an old bendy-bus, aye?

It was an era when men were men.

[Bassai]

It was an era when men were men.

Yes men were men and sheep were nervous!

[oldiebutagoody]

EDIT:It was an era when men were men and sheep were still afraid of me...........

Welcome to the OP.

Similar situation myself, 18 months in after 20 odd years out. Tyres particularly have changed a lot since my last riding days, but all for the better thankfully.

[Bassai]

Welcome to the OP.

Similar situation myself, 18 months in after 20 odd years out. Tyres particularly have changed a lot since my last riding days, but all for the better thankfully.

Thanks for the welcome.

There are so many opinions on tyres. Back in the day I used to always run Michelins. I was a bike courier for a long time and they never let me down. So many options and opinions today I may just stick with my own past experience put on some Michelin Pilot Road 4 GTs