madcarper 0 Posted September 2, 2011 Just bought this zzr1100 for my next project, going to get a lot more technical with this one, anyone done owt with these wondering if zx10 or zx12 upsd front end can be made to fit. have been told suzukifront fits ??, going to change seat unit as it's proper fugly maby single side swinger if poss if not it will be braced and polished. bit of a shame to tear it to bits as its quite tidy 20000 miles, old guy has owned it for last 15 years just traded it in for a scooter. bike did 63 miles last year and is still restricted which i was glad about when i took it out for test ride on private road 130 pull brake( holy shit )they were'nt kidding when they said front brake was poor.any thoughts or recomendations will be appreciated thanks Ian. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steph42 0 Posted September 2, 2011 Thats NICE.... i do like zz11's i had one myself for a while fantastic touring bike wi loads ov grunt Enjoy oh and the bandits well nice Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
XS1100 0 Posted September 2, 2011 Thats a nice bike shame to pull it down,I would move it on make a few bucks and get one thats not so pretty to pull down.there was a saying about the ZZR1100 Them things still have Propellers man!being that the blackbird and busa more advanced.make a good project and you could sell what you don't need to finance the project, bandits sweet Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dick65 0 Posted September 2, 2011 ive got the soft spot for those old kwaks loads of power on tap where you need it would be a shame to change it as it looks in good condition Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
madcarper 0 Posted September 2, 2011 I agree it is a shame to pull it apart but i got it cheap and am not interested in making a few quid on it plus i can't ride a sportsbike for long with my dodgy back. anyway you can't make a silk purse out of a sows ear so my old gran used to say!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dick65 0 Posted September 2, 2011 those bars arent as low as my ace bars and my backs dodgy! what about some vario bars certainly take the strain off Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
madsod 0 Posted September 3, 2011 love it m8 just like the RF power power and a bit more Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stantheman 0 Posted September 3, 2011 just work your magic on it ian im really looking forward to seeing this project how about a yellow theme Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trebor4460 0 Posted September 3, 2011 Thats 1 nice Big Z m8, love the Bandit mind, shes a cracker, Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
madcarper 0 Posted September 3, 2011 thanks lads,don't know about yellow stan but thinking maby black and either white or gold with a little extra thrown in by the way m8 hows your tailbone hope you back on the bike. If the weathers crap tommorow going to start pulling z apart was looking at a couple of possible donor bikes today, mt 01 nice seatunit and exhaust set up and triumph sprint seat unit with underslung exhaust and single side swinger just need to figure out wots gonna fit or not. This is going to be along project will try to post my progress in the right section,i welcome all comments,and help.Time to do a bit Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2wheels 0 Posted September 3, 2011 Lol I just read that first poin your strong accent lol. Bikes a cracker. And nothings too nice to pull apart. You keeping it faired or "fightering" it personally I'd keep a 2 sided swinger and maybe stretch it a tad? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
madcarper 0 Posted September 3, 2011 fighter... defo losing the fairing might cut the lowers down to form some kind of bellypan maby keep a narrow section running down side of coolers, vario bars doubt it m8 ineed to be sat bolt upright, getting on a bit you know Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stantheman 0 Posted September 3, 2011 tailbone still nackered ian but ive fitted a gel seat and theyre fantastic mate only cost me £50 and you cant tell its in there ;still got to lean forward tho and still off work Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stantheman 0 Posted September 3, 2011 remember im only down the road and have a mig that can weld aluminium Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
madcarper 0 Posted September 3, 2011 thanks m8 i'll bear that in mind. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stantheman 0 Posted September 4, 2011 also got lots of polishing gear Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
haveugot1 0 Posted September 6, 2011 Just seen this thread ian and what a cracking bike m8.as 2 wheels said maybe extend the swingarm and maybe fit nos.Metmachex r doing mine in oct braced and polished for £218 all in.Phoned others and thay were all about the same so I'm going to stick with what I know. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
madcarper 0 Posted September 6, 2011 Dunno about nos mark just bought a set of unrestricted carbs though and got a few other options to increase the horses. Need to shave of a bit weight though feels a lot heavier than my bandit.started to strip it and looking for and sussing parts out, when i know where i'm going with it i will start a thread in project section.see ya .ps. looking forward to seeing your bike with new swinger. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tubthumper 0 Posted September 7, 2011 Bloody hell 2-pots on a bike that size and speed?! Looks dead tidy, will be looking forward to this one! And that Bandit is super-tasty m8! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
haveugot1 0 Posted September 18, 2011 Just had a peek at ian,s new friend and its going to be sum project.Just make sure you take plenty of pics m8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lee1 1 Posted September 19, 2011 nice looking bike,will look even better once the angle grinder has been at it bandit looks sweet,even better in the flesh Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
