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10-02-2009, 01:08 AM
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Newbie
Joined: Oct 2009
From: Las Vegas
Posts: 3
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New to the forum...
Hello All,
I am new to your forum, and I am looking at a '94 ZX11D with approx. 30K. Owner says its in mint condition. Will be seeing it in person for the first time on Saturday (other than pictures). What should I watch out for? Anything I should know about this bike? I've been riding sport bikes since '83, so I know what I am doing, I just don't know of any inherent problems with this model.
Your help is greatly appreciated!
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10-02-2009, 05:36 AM
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Senior Member
Joined: Jul 2008
From: New England
I Ride: 2005 10R
Posts: 6,760
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Huh... where is everyone? Well, welcome. Can't tell you much to look for on that bike beyond the general stuff, but there are some very knowledgeable eleven riders in here who can. They just don't check in as often as the rest of us...
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ZXAirmail: When it absolutely, positively has to be there, before you sent it.
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10-02-2009, 05:49 AM
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Forum Leaders
Joined: Aug 2008
From: Lake Havasu City,AZ
I Ride: '07 ZX14 '05 Honda VTX 1300
Posts: 5,047
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Welcome!
Can't help you on the bike but maybe you can help me gambling. I'm in Vegas right now and the only thing getting thinner is my wallet.
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As for what you actually asked about... sorry, I have nothing productive to add either
JBear
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10-02-2009, 05:51 AM
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Senior Member
Joined: Jul 2008
From: New England
I Ride: 2005 10R
Posts: 6,760
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I can help you with that Steve.
L E A V E
N A O.
Cha-ching!
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"There are a thousand hacking at the branches of evil
to one who is striking at the root."
Quote:
Originally Posted by bdruggan10R
ZXAirmail: When it absolutely, positively has to be there, before you sent it.
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10-02-2009, 08:42 AM
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Newbie
Joined: Oct 2009
From: Las Vegas
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The only sure thing in Vegas...stick your dollar in a change machine, and 99% of the time you will break even. You still get the thrill of gambling, but you go home with your money!
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10-02-2009, 11:51 AM
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Newbie
Joined: Oct 2009
From: Las Vegas
Posts: 3
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Okay, saw and rode the bike today. It is very clean. Never been down. Has an exhaust system...no idea what brand, no markings and didn't look familiar, Steel Braided brake and clutch lines, a corbin seat and the frame and wheels have been polished. Bodywork in excellent condition. Ran good. Suspension needs to be adjusted....was falling into turns and felt kind of strange in corners. Other than that, no leaks, transmission and clutch felt fine.
Anything else I should of looked for? I gave him a deposit to hold it for me (got it for $2700) so unless something major comes up, I guess its mine!!  |
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10-02-2009, 11:55 AM
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Forum Leaders
Joined: Aug 2008
From: Desert USA
I Ride: ZX14-and for the dirt KLR 650, and for the dirty shit, a girl called Petra.
Posts: 2,756
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Welcome to the forum.
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10-02-2009, 12:31 PM
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Administrator
Joined: Jun 2008
From: Cincy, Ohio
I Ride: 2005 ZX6R
Posts: 7,124
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Welcome and congrats on the new ride.
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10-02-2009, 04:18 PM
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Member
Joined: May 2009
From: Concord, NC
I Ride: ZX-11, Ducati 1098, numerous BSAs and Triumphs
Posts: 65
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I have a 1991 ZX11 C2 model and I absolutely love it. I think it is probably the single best motorcycle purchase I ever made. I can cruise in comfort on it yet can wick it up if I feel like it. Yes, it is heavy and you have to take that into consideration if you're hustling it around but I don't think I will ever sell mine. Supposedly the number 3 bearing in the motor is prone to problems but I don't know if that was early C models only or all of them. I've gotten as much as 50 mpg on the highway with it too riding it easy. Getting over 40 mpg is commonplace for me.
The only problems I have had with mine are the paint popping off the bar end weights and just recently, I'm having carb problems due to it sitting for a long time. But even that only occurred recently and I blame the new gas formulations as much as anything. Just remember it is a big, heavy motorcycle and plan your stops and cornering accordingly. I almost traded mine for a Concours years ago but decided to keep it and just go with soft luggage. Good luck and I hope you have a blast.
Jet
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10-02-2009, 11:44 PM
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Senior Member
Joined: Aug 2007
From: San Francisco
I Ride: ZX-11
Posts: 254
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Post some pictures when you get it. The price sounds good.
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