FXR150 to Kawa ZX9R! [Archive]

WanaGo

17th January 2005, 19:14

Hey all,

I just sold the trusty 2001 FXR150, and yes.... brought a 96 Kawa ZX9R :)

I can hear you saying.... WHAT, a jump from a 150 to a 900! And yes... I did.

Its being shipped down from Auckland tomorrow (Tuesday), so should arrive to me on Wednesday. Not that I can even ride it legally yet! I sit my full on the 2nd of Feb in Welly, which lets me get it on the 25th of Feb, cos Im doing one of those CBTA or whatever they are called courses. Should be really good.
So for now, I get to sit on her, rev her engine, play with her alarm, read the book, rev it a bit more, polish her, and maybe drive down the road :gob:

If anyone has any info about the 1996 ZX9R I would really appriciate to hear. Whether it good or bad.

Both me and my Fiance are stoked with the purchase, and cant wait to get out on the road with it, for a nice gental ride.... with 139HP or whatever it is under us!

There are pics of it from the owner on my website. www.taktik.co.nz/bike/

Tell me what you think :)
Oh - have decals to put on it aswell, he got some made. Bike is in extremely good condition, as yes it has been repainted, but by choice, not from sliding down the road.

WanaGo

MSTRS

17th January 2005, 19:39

Sorry to hear of your temporary insanity. 24 hours in a straight jacket & quiet room will probably do the trick. :sly: Welcome to the world of big(ger) bikes.

crashe

17th January 2005, 19:45

I just sold the trusty 2001 FXR150, and yes.... brought a 96 Kawa ZX9R :) I can hear you saying.... WHAT, a jump from a 150 to a 900! And yes... I did.
Its being shipped down from Auckland tomorrow (Tuesday), so should arrive to me on Wednesday. Not that I can even ride it legally yet! I sit my full on the 2nd of Feb in Welly, which lets me get it on the 25th of Feb, cos Im doing one of those CBTA or whatever they are called courses. Should be really good.

So what are you going to sit your full bike license on??????
Since you have sold the FXR150.......
Are you borrowing another bike....?
Wouldn't it have been easier to do it on the bike that you really know well...

WanaGo

17th January 2005, 19:58

Hey,

Yeah I sold the bike to a guy in Wellington, who is letting me borrow it on the day of my course :) What a nice guy.
So it will be on my trusty familar FXR150.

WanaGo

Mr Skid

17th January 2005, 20:03

I can hear you saying.... WHAT, a jump from a 150 to a 900! And yes... I did.

I wouldn't fret. It's only an approximate 700% increase in HP over your fxr.
I'm sure it'll handle much the same. ;)

Roadrash

17th January 2005, 20:06

Well done, that is one of the hottest zx9's i have seen in a long time,
:gob: :gob: :gob: :gob: :gob: :gob: :gob: :gob: :gob: :gob:

Krusti

17th January 2005, 20:09

Well done..glad to see you showed some restraint and didnt get a ZX12, :laugh: :niceone:

Skunk

17th January 2005, 20:10

Nice bike, big jump.

Take it easy. Wanna see ya round. :bleh:

Have fun. :2thumbsup

madandy

17th January 2005, 20:23

You are MAD! :yeah: What a blast it will be the first time you open her up on a nice road! Good on you, be safe.

WanaGo

17th January 2005, 20:25

Yep I plan on taking it nice and slow for the first while! The owner has a Hayabusa too, and said it is bigger physically than it, but the Hayabusa is a bit longer. That was a bit of a shock to hear!

Should be really good experience, I dont plan on killing myself on the bike.

If your wondering, the bike was the origional colour (shown on one of the photos on the site), then it went XR8 Blue (shown of 2 of the photo's), then it went black last year. Ower didnt like origional colour after he imported it, so he changed it, and got more decals for it. Then changed it again. I have the decal set to put on, with 2 more clear coats. Will be awesome :)

Anyone know any specs of then, or a site I can look at? I have only limited info on it so far, the book is coming with the bike :P

Cheers

John

17th January 2005, 20:26

I'm soo jealous thats one very very classey bike!

Slingshot

18th January 2005, 07:52

If your wondering

That would be "If you're wondering" would it not:Pokey: .

I'm looking forward to taking it for a thrash:whistle: .

See you this weekend.
(PS...Can I take it to Napier?):sneaky2:

750Y

18th January 2005, 08:02

FXR150 to Kawa ZX9R!
hmmmmm.....
edited to add...:
respect that thing & be realistic about your skills in relation to Your bike & You'll be fine(that's what i do). Be careful & take your time, enjoy...

Coyote

18th January 2005, 08:04

I wouldn't fret. It's only an approximate 700% increase in HP over your fxr.

700%? Phff, thats nothin :p

BM-GS

18th January 2005, 08:12

Cool bike, very tidy (from the pics) for a bike that old.

I had one as a loaner from a dealer in the UK and my impressions were very good, except for a borderline-legal front tyre and the fact that it was the middle of winter (but it always is, over there).

Stunning engine means there are about 3 redundant gears in the 'box.

It's a big old lump, so go careful early on - there are a lot of big forces at work riding one of those, and shiny paint doesn't like big forces...

Enjoy it!

Timetogo

18th January 2005, 08:53

Thats quite a jump, be careful, it looks like to nice a bike to break :cool2: THe B's are relatively heavy but fairly quick.
There are 2 forums that are realy good for ZX9R's
http://www.kgrant.co.uk/Forum/phpBB2/ and
http://www.bikersoracle.com/zx9/forum/
for nearly all things ZX9R related, try the links page at
http://www.kgrant.co.uk/nav.htm
:niceone:

WanaGo

18th January 2005, 11:24

Hey,

Thanks for the links, ill have a look at those over the next few days.

Thanks all for your concern aswell. I do plan on taking it easy for quite a while, I have no desire to be on the road, and I have no desire to scratch the paint!

John - We can talk about you riding my bike this weekend for my Stag, wouldnt hold your breath, but its a possibility. Your more than welcome to a ride though. Should be sorting insurance out on Thursday after I get my bike TOMORROW I hope :D
I think i need to have my full licence before some companies will insure it though, ill check though.

Cheers
WanaGo

Slingshot

18th January 2005, 11:30

HAHA.

I was only kidding about taking it this weekend:whistle:.

I managed to get insurance for the CBR before I had my full, but they said if I rode it and crashed before I had the full then the insurance wouldn't be paid out.

Really it just means that it's covered for fire, theft and brother in laws:niceone:
Anyway...see you this weekend.

PSYCHO

18th January 2005, 11:40

wow, what a change of ride.

Take it easy mate.

WanaGo

18th January 2005, 11:43

Slingshot

18th January 2005, 12:04

I'm with State.

I think from memory it's about $450ish per annum.

Have a look at this link: http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=2373&highlight=underwriter

Should have some useful info.

Anyway...I'd better go and do some work.

John

18th January 2005, 17:33

Will do :)

What company are you with John?
State for me is about $38 a month, Tower is $74 a month!, AMI wont insure me, Swann recommended Kiwibike who was $504 a year, so that is like $40 a month or there abouts. Im currently with State for everything else, so Ill prob go with them, unless there is an independant anyone knows of that is cheaper.

Off to work now.

Cheers
WanaGo
jeepers, offered a ride thanks but I cant - mainly for your safety big bikes make me do dumb things, is it just me or are power wheelies just so much better???.. lol

I'm with state, they are bastards I hate them - 1000$ premium 300$ a year, last time I crashed I couldnt afford to repair it properly.. go figure..

Anyway enjoy that bike, and take care!! and hope to see you on a KB ride some time :P

SPORK

18th January 2005, 17:42

Well, I suppose three words can sum it up.

I want one!

Well, not now, but that looks bloody nice!

avgas

18th January 2005, 17:55

damn thats a jump, watch yourself though buddy. All my mates that skipped the 350-600 step...all wrecked they're bike.....within 2 months

gav

18th January 2005, 18:36

Is that the ZX9 that was on Trade Me? Wasnt he selling at $1 reserve or something?

Kendog

18th January 2005, 18:38

That is a very nice looking bike :2thumbsup

I went from my FXR to the 600, as long as you are careful you will be fine. Respect the bike and the road and they will respect you

Slingshot

18th January 2005, 18:40

Is that the ZX9 that was on Trade Me? Wasnt he selling at $1 reserve or something?

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=7762

gav

18th January 2005, 18:53

Thats the one :niceone: $7K, probably all he'd get as a trade in. Not bad for a $1 reserve auction.
ZX9 race bike $4995!
ZX9 race bike (http://www.bikepoint.co.nz/DesktopDefault.aspx?UsedBikeID=180827&TabID=3553&Alias=bikepointnz)
Red Baron has two listed at $8995.
and a 99 model with high kms here
ZX9 (http://www.bikepoint.co.nz/DesktopDefault.aspx?UsedBikeID=184477&TabID=3553&Alias=bikepointnz)

StoneChucker

18th January 2005, 20:03

Yeah, I saw that on Trade-Me, and thought it looked really good (if I were in the market for a bike).

Congrats on winning the auction :) I have a feeling you picked up a good'un there :scooter:

Post some pics after you've stuck the decals on.

WanaGo

18th January 2005, 20:53

jrandom

18th January 2005, 21:02

Alarm with Immobiliser, new tires, new break pads, polished mags, new windscreen, $670 service on the 24th of Dec including carbs balanced, shims done, oil flushed etc, plus lots more... I will be safe...

Wheelie photos! Wheelie photos!

StoneChucker

18th January 2005, 21:04

Hey,

Thanks for the comments :)

John - not Slingshot - sorry, I think I confused you. When I said John, I was meaning my brother in law (Slingshot). :)

He had a quote from a bike shop up north, wanting to list it in the shop for 9995. The bike is mint, with lots of extras on it.

Alarm with Immobiliser, new tires, new break pads, polished mags, new windscreen, $670 service on the 24th of Dec including carbs balanced, shims done, oil flushed etc, plus lots more. New warrant and Rego, new paint job, he imported it so got it Vinned and they had to take it totally apart cos it wasnt regisitered when it came in or something, so that was a mojor check, and it passed with flying colours. Floats also done in service, new sparkies. Ventura carrier, Hard out service manual, and has all receipts. Only 34,700Km.

and it should be here on the truck TOMORROW :)

Oh, and more good news for me, I got accepted my the LTSA to sit my Full CBTA course on the 2nd :) That made my day.

Thanks everyone for the comments - I will be safe, I promise!

WanaGo

Congrats. Just be sure to get NO speeding tickets for the first year after you get your licence. And remember, after you pass on the day, you're still not licenced. You have to wait for it to arrive in the mail :sneaky2:
Are you doing it with Andrew at Roadsafe? I did, it was great. It was basically like a KB ride. Stopped at MacDonalds, went up Whitemans Valley, spent an hour or two in a parking lot doing various activities (one of those was taking pillion riders! You don't get THAT on your standard full test). Final section was on a set course. Very educational and benefical. Took about 8 hours though, including classroom theory (partly watching stunting videos!)

Just remember to take all the paperwork with you, including your LTSA acceptance letter, whatever licence you currently hold, the course fee, etc...

WanaGo

18th January 2005, 21:41

Thanks Stonechucker,

Yep Im doing it at roadsafe in Welly.
I was considering doing it on the new bike, as Lynne from Roadsafe said it would be very beneficial to do it on it as I would learn how to handle it in a controlled situation etc, and would be very beneficial. She gave me the form, but I read you have to be over 25. Damn. So I will have to do it on my 150.

As for the wheelie photos! Maybe, but prob not. Probably best that I can ride in a straight line with the thing, without doing accidental wheelies, before I actually try to do a proper one.
Na I should be fine. I cant wait for the course now, it sounds really good. and I cant wait for my bike to arrive TOMORROW! or Thurdsay, depending if it is overnight or not! I hope it is! Taking an extended lunch break to unpack it if it arrives in the morning :)

Thanks for the comments.

Regards
WanaGo

justsomeguy

18th January 2005, 22:33

Wowwwwwwwwwww....................

What a beauty......

I want a bike like that someday

I wouldn't touch the paint job and stick any decals - just leave it all black and all bad......BUT HEY :eek: It's your bike so go crazy!!!!!

VERY WELL DONE: CONGRATS!!!!!

WanaGo

20th January 2005, 16:41

Hey all,

Received bike today, went a picked it up from the Depot. Bike was not in the same packing that it left up north in, so we knew something had happened. We suspect someone from the freighting company has ridden it during one of the stays along the way. It was origionally packaged in clear bubble wrap, celotaped together, but none of it stuck to the bike, just stuck to each bubble wrap piece. Keys were celetaped to the handlebars, not in the ignition, but when it arrived, keys were in the ignition, in the lock position, and there was a little piece of masking tape stuck over the keys. Having the keys in the ignition on lock, means the park light was on - and yes, the battery was flat when we got it. Dammit. Got it going though, and took it back to dads work, and then we realised all this. We did however notice that the fairing on the left had side was snapped, about 30cm long, on the top edge of the main fairing. Must have happened in the truck. The white foam that was over the tank when we got it, it was masked to the frame, and it had partially pulled all the paint off when we arrived, looks like it had been tried to be removed, maybe to cover up the packaging change? Im not sure, but it sucks what has happened. Other than that, the bike is awesome. Paint job average, but that is no biggie at this stage. I can get that touched up, anyway. That is not what has annoyed me, its the fact that it could have been ridden while in Auckland, or Whangarei. This totally sucks. We have contacted them, and they are investigating.
Im peeved.... but the bike is awesome.... so my peeving is starting to die.... until I remember what has happened! :angry2:

Having the battery go flat cause the day to have a lot of problems, its now charging. Grr to the transporters. That totally sucks.

WanaGo

PSYCHO

20th January 2005, 20:00

Personally I don't get bikes delivered and that's an example why.

Bummer dude, what transport company was it?

StoneChucker

20th January 2005, 21:01

Hey

Glad to hear it arrived. Apart from the crack, I wouldn't worry too much. It was ridden by other people in the past, but she's YOURS now, so enjoy :) Are you going to fix the crack? Thinking of REpainting it?

However, I'd still follow up if it WAS ridden. If it was, I'd firstly have the guy that rode it fired, and possibly ask for your money back? Then, post their name here, and slag them off. In this world of competitive business, it is INEXCUSABLE as a business owner/manager to let an employee make this sort of mistake. I have realised this, and only give businesses ONE chance.

Call me unfair, hasty whatever, it's just the way I feel.

Post some pics if you put decals on :) And give me a yell if you wanna go for a ride sometime, after you get your full.
Dave

*EDIT* Have you ridden it yet? Note the odometer reading. Does the seller have the reading at the point he put it on the truck?

WanaGo

21st January 2005, 06:43

Hey Dave,
Na he didnt. That is one thing he forgot. He also forgot to take a pic of the bike packaged up how he left it at the depot.
We are on to it though, Dad is not impressed at all (me either!), and has done a credibility enquiry with one of the guys he deals with there, as Mum and Dad own a company that uses 'EDIT (Company name removed until case over)' .......every day. Im not so much gutted at the damage to the bike, I am, but just more the fact that this has happened over anything else.
Yes I will get the crack fixed - will just wait for the verdict from Mainfreight first. In terms of painting - I really cant afford it at this stage, so I probably wont. Its not the best, but from a meter away it looks quite mint. Probably has something to do with it not having the last 2 coats of clear coat aswell, as that happens after the decals go on.
Ill post pics soon showing everything. Going to be a bit flat out till monday though.... its my STAG NIGHT tomorrow! AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH :shit:

WanaGo

StoneChucker

21st January 2005, 06:47

Wicked dude, enjoy! You'll be blind (drunk) till Tuesday then I reckon? Have a great weekend!

Dave.

WanaGo

21st January 2005, 18:43

I have some good news!
Trucking company contacted us today, and told us that they had looked at the security tapes from Whangerei Depot. On it can been seen my bike being loaded onto the truck, exactly as the owner said it was - covered in clear bubble plastic! So that is some good evidence that something has happened.
Really stoked how they are looking into this so well. Good on them for their efforts :)

They are now checking Auckland to see if anything can be found there.

Also - Took the bike out for a ride today. Me on the back :o ... went for about an hour, and the bike runs beautifully, I was grinning the whole way out of town. It is just so smooth, and so much power! Dad went onto a side country road, and I had a ride. Went for about 10 mins up the road, onto gravel for a while, turned around and came back. Man, I couldnt wipe my smile. The bike is amazing. Went very cautiously, and had alot of fun. I cant wait for my next ride!

Just thought I would share my moment :ride:

Have a good weekend everyone, I will keep posting about the truck etc, so everyone knows the verdict.

Cheers
WanaGo

Blakamin

21st January 2005, 18:54

Glad they're looking into it and glad you luv ya bike... shiny side up and all that!!!

crashe

21st January 2005, 19:15

Good luck in sorting it out with "the trucking company"... and hopefully they will come to the party to pay for all damages... the replacement of the fairing, a new paint job since the paint is coming off from the tape and a new battery

I hope that who ever is responsible for touching or riding your bike does get the boot....
But if it was the driver of the trucks... then they are owner drivers... but then head office of the trucking company will deal with them if that is the case.

Ride carefully on that bike...... and do ride slow....

gav

21st January 2005, 20:47

Well, it may not have been ridden, maybe they had to move it. Was the steering locked? Maybe the steering was unlocked to move it around. Often freight can be swapped to two or thee different vehicles to get to different location. It may not have been ridden......

WanaGo

21st January 2005, 20:58

Hey Gav,

Steering lock was not on. Keys were also totally celotaped to handle bars, and they were masking taped into the ignition when we got it. There was no reason for them to use the keys at all, as the alarm was off, the bike was manoverable.
It was not rideable with all the bubble wrap on it, so that is why we think it has been wridden. The bubble wrap taken off, wridden, then for some reason replaced by something else.
Also there is a scrape on the side which we just found, by the broken fairing, touches about 3 places on the paint work, including the back where the ninja name normally goes, and the brake handle has a scrape on it too. if the bubble wrap was on it, that would not have happened in the truck, so it must have happened with the bubble wrap off.

Cheers
WanaGo

Skunk

21st January 2005, 21:02

Glad to see it coming together... Lynne is good OK, Andrew's good too. at what they do.
Got my license with their help years ago. :ride:

StoneChucker

22nd January 2005, 09:21

Looks like things will get sorted, even if it does take a little while. But the main thing is, it's minor issues, and you seem to love the bike! Isn't it great knowing that it's yours, just waiting for you to get a licence? :first:

I'm impressed by "Trucking Company's" quick response and looking into this. Good on them.

Have fun.
Dave

zooter

22nd January 2005, 21:11

Here's a mock up decal pic or two I did for the previous owner, not followed through with. Apologies to those without "M.S.word". Best viewed in print preview at 300% magnification

WanaGo

24th January 2005, 09:29

Hey all,

Does anyone have any info about a paint or protectant or something that you can put on rusty exhaust manifold? I had a look under my bike yesterday, and the manifold is quite rusty and pitted, but I dont think its going to pack up soon - just wanted to know though if there is a paint or something you can put on them to make them last a bit longer, something that can handle high exhaust temps.

Also - does anyone have any suggestions to why the frame of my bike would have gotten hot yesterday after a ride? Ride was about 10 mins long, but up near the tank, on the right hand side, the temp of the frame was quite significant. The rest of the frame was quite hot aswell, but that part was the hottest. The bike temp on the gauge was not even half way though. All coolant etc is full. If anyone has any suggestions, or knows if this is normal, can you let me know please. I didnt notice it on my first big ride, but I did after this short one. The bike seemed alot hotter than normal. Bit stumped as to why.

Also - about the trucking company - I am really happy with them, and I dont have any complaints about the company, just this one insident by a possible individual. I have no negatives toward the company - incase anyone was wondering. They have a good reputation with me and my family still, and they are in my good books for looking into this like they have been. Well done to them :)

Cheers
WanaGo

WanaGo

28th January 2005, 11:32

Woot!

Just quoted my chassis number to the Kawasaki dealer in town, and they found out my bike is actually a 1997 Kawasaki ZX9R B4 (AS), not a 96! Free gain of 1 year, yay :D

AS I take it means Australian Spec, so its the nice grunty version :)

WanaGo

StoneChucker

28th January 2005, 11:58

Now, change your bike description in your profile :pinch:

MrMelon

28th January 2005, 13:16

Congrats. Just be sure to get NO speeding tickets for the first year after you get your licence. And remember, after you pass on the day, you're still not licenced. You have to wait for it to arrive in the mail :sneaky2:
Are you doing it with Andrew at Roadsafe? I did, it was great. It was basically like a KB ride. Stopped at MacDonalds, went up Whitemans Valley, spent an hour or two in a parking lot doing various activities (one of those was taking pillion riders! You don't get THAT on your standard full test). Final section was on a set course. Very educational and benefical. Took about 8 hours though, including classroom theory (partly watching stunting videos!)

Just remember to take all the paperwork with you, including your LTSA acceptance letter, whatever licence you currently hold, the course fee, etc...

I got my big ticket 2 months after doing my cbta full license course, and never heard anything from the ltsa about getting put back to my restricted... so *shrug*

WanaGo

28th January 2005, 16:47

Now, change your bike description in your profile :pinch:

YES SIR, WILL DO SO RIGHT NOW SIR! :doobey:

StoneChucker

28th January 2005, 23:26

I got my big ticket 2 months after doing my cbta full license course, and never heard anything from the ltsa about getting put back to my restricted... so *shrug*
I'll have to give them a ring, I have a mate down there :lol: :banana:

gav

28th January 2005, 23:36

WanaGo

29th January 2005, 08:19

Hey WanaGo, your frame getting hot is fairly normal for bikes with alloy frames and full fairings, the heat has nowhere else to go, I've had a couple of VFR's etc and they were the same, nothing to worry about, just keep an eye on your temp gauge.
Whats the latest from Mainfreight, are they going to cover the damage?
Hey Gav,

Sweet about the frame then, thanks :)
Still no more progress about the damage yet. Very slow process.
What we have heard to sum it up is this:
Video footage in Whangerei of bike being loaded onto truck in full clear bubble wrap as owner said he wrapped it.
A Photo of the bike in Auckland, not sure what time it was, so it may have been after it was unloaded, or may have been before it was reloaded, but the bike was in the full bubble wrap still. The guy we are dealing with didnt have the time in front of him to be able to tell us. That was a few days ago though, Will ring them again on Monday and say Oi.

NOTE: Can everyone that posts about the damage etc to my bike, can you not post the company name until the case is over, as it could have repucutions if somehow someone involved happen to read the post. Unlikely, but still possible. If you can do this for me, it would be appriciated.

Thanks everyone

WanaGo