I think that you maybe doing the bike down somewhat in terms of age and having to move it on. I've got 2 bikes and the ZX9R E1 is one of them. I don't have a problem paying what it takes to maintain it, regardless of whether it's the fairing or mechanical bits and pieces. I think that we as a society have over time come to value material items as merely the next step towards the next big thing. Enjoy a 20+ year old bike for what it is.I'll keep mine for years to come,I'll buy a donor bike rather than shell out the current fashions which by their very nature will quickly go out of fashion. The ZX9R is an accessible crotch rocket with the only rider aids being a clutch a throttle and front and rear coward levers. What more do you need, get one!
had around 8 of these 9r ,s over the years ,easy to live with ,very confortable,cheap to repair, these bikes are still quick for what they are , a useable sports tourer
I run a 27 yr old Ducati that I also ride on the track, and a 53 yr old VW van. The key is maintenance. Do you wanna be a modern HP/PCH buyer where you just hand your problems and your money over to your finance company, or do you take care of business like real men did in the good ol days?
i been watching alot of your videos lately as just getting my first bike (yamaha r6 2005) couple weeks ago. you have helped me alot with tips and stuff. we dont have to take a course in the states like you all do, i have signed up for one and am taking it in a week. thank you
good luck they are decent bikes, however if its gone over 25,000 have the valves adjusted to keep it ticking nicely. Regular maintenance and it will run for a long time mine is on 31k
I put steering head bearings right up there with worn tires, but advances in bike technology also means that more modern bikes have really stout head bearings. Darn near 100% of bikes I've checked (or bought) made before 2000 had head bearings that needed attention regardless of age, while 100% of bikes made after circa 2005 have stout head bearings that require no attention regardless of mileage. It's almost freaky how solid modern bikes feel. It used to be you'd get some click or very slight movement out of any bike but nowadays it's all just feels like it's milled from a solid block of metal. Worn steering head bearings used to be a BIG deal in bike handling, and modern restorations on classics reflect that; steering head bearings are almost replaced on bikes such as yours. The sad thing is that worn steering head bearings are the easiest problem to prevent (unless you do a bad wheelie). During break-in, the original owner needed but to turn the main steering head screw to tighten the bearing which is easily accessible on the top triple clamps AND it is clearly stated in the user's manual ("tighten steering head bearing"). I personally won't ride a bike until the steering head bearing is fixed. It's so easy to fix but bikes with bad steering heads can wobble really badly on fast sweepers.
Grea5 vid! I practically rebuilt most of my '97 ZZR250, aside from the engine & trans. Probably spent at least the buying price again ($1400AU), if not more in parts & repairs. But I'd do it all again in a heartbeat, you simply can't put a price on our passion for these modern classics, and I've thoroughly enjoyed every moment of riding her. Now I have a ZZR600, and she will probably get the same treatment, if not more, as a much longer term bike. ❤ 👍🏼
There's a clear message in this video. Things age and go wrong, sometimes at once, sometimes gradually. And then you need to spend money and fix stuff! Who would have guessed?! Or you won't pass the check. Or you crash when a faulty bearing on your 25 years old 1000 bhp bike, that was ok for a year, finally chips and locks your steering in 100 MPH corner and now your wife is a widow. Life can be so complex and complicated and unfair sometimes! Anyhow many happy journeys! ...and remember to fix your machines when things break!
I loved my old kawasaki zx9r ninja c1 model had 2 in the past Unfortunately frist one gearbox went 2nd gear which is a conmon problem c1 2nd c1 model one in beautiful blue best colour No problem with this one Lots off power 170 mph Very easy two ride comfortable and lots off fun Still my favourite bike Very underrated I had over 200 bikes in time always regret Saling it Now am older sold all my big bikes now on suzuki inazuma gw-250 gutless but still having fun which it's all about Keep up the good work enjoy your videos Ride safe
I also own a 25 year bike, has problems? Absolutely 🤣, but im learning, im enjoying it, doing the maintenance myself now, the ammount of money we save for not going to a mechanic is fairly high here, what im doing now i need to take the clutch cover of, take out the water pump for a new rubber seal, take out the fluids, and so on, i actually saved more than 200€ not going to a mechanic wish is nice. Its risky buying an old bike, of course it is, but if you are willing to learn, it is worth it, puts a smile on our face 😁
I have a 33 year old Honda cbr1000f and this year's mot cost me zero, not even an advisement, the same as the year before look after your bike, and it will look after you.
22 year old fazer 1000 owned for 12years only failed one MOT in my ownership lost reflector. change oil and filter every year regardless of mileage never let me down.
to right these mot testers can act like God the have a big ego problem at its rife now some are real crooks to get money out of folk I had my 1989 cbr 600 mot this year he yanked on the exhaust pipe so hard he broke one of the bolts then had the cheek to fail it what a crook
