New (used) bike for me?
- cafekz750
-
Topic Author
- Offline
- User
-
Registered
- Posts: 333
- Thanks: 0
New (used) bike for me?
24 Jul 2008 11:13
First, I am going to keep the KZ.
I have been thinking about selling one of my other bikes I use for sport touring (FJ1200) and buying a ZX-11. There is a nice one for sale locally that is a 1995, 22,000 miles, black in color. Looks clean and nice. I would like to still sport tour, but would like a bit more sport.
Bad idea; good idea?
Looking for input.
Thanks,
Joe
I have been thinking about selling one of my other bikes I use for sport touring (FJ1200) and buying a ZX-11. There is a nice one for sale locally that is a 1995, 22,000 miles, black in color. Looks clean and nice. I would like to still sport tour, but would like a bit more sport.
Bad idea; good idea?
Looking for input.
Thanks,
Joe
1981 KZ750H2 - V&H 4-1 pipe, pods, jetted, clubmans, homebrew rearsets, 18" rear wheel and more.
Parting out a 1982 KZ750H3 to fund future projects
2 other non-Kawasaki motorcycles
Parting out a 1982 KZ750H3 to fund future projects
2 other non-Kawasaki motorcycles
Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.
- steell
-
- Offline
- User
-
Registered
- Posts: 6849
- Thanks: 208
Re: New (used) bike for me?
24 Jul 2008 13:34
Sounds like a reasonable plan to me 
Keeping in mind that I'm stuck in the late seventies/early eighties, I thought that the FJ1200 and ZX11 were pretty much the same class of bike. Is the ZX11 a lot sportier than the FJ1200?
Just seems like a sideways move

Keeping in mind that I'm stuck in the late seventies/early eighties, I thought that the FJ1200 and ZX11 were pretty much the same class of bike. Is the ZX11 a lot sportier than the FJ1200?
Just seems like a sideways move

KD9JUR
Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.
- PFC FNG
-
- Offline
- User
-
Registered
- I've got the sickness!!!
- Posts: 200
- Thanks: 0
Re: New (used) bike for me?
24 Jul 2008 16:26
I would go for it. I like the ZX11
I know it would not be any fun if it was easy, but does it have to be this much fun?
84 ZX750 GPZ (Waiting for paint)
Eastpoint, Mi
84 ZX750 GPZ (Waiting for paint)
Eastpoint, Mi
Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.
- Mcdroid
-
- Away
- User
-
Registered
- Gone Kwackers
- Posts: 6767
- Thanks: 410
Re: New (used) bike for me?
25 Jul 2008 02:39
The recent GPz's (1995/96?) have a healthy internet following and a good reputation...folks that own them, swear by them. They also command a nice resale price...
The FJ1200, has a less than sterling reputation.

Michael
Victoria, Texas
1982 GPz750
1977 KZ1000A
1978 KZ1000A
1982 GPz1100
1975 Z2A
Victoria, Texas
1982 GPz750
1977 KZ1000A
1978 KZ1000A
1982 GPz1100
1975 Z2A
Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.
- cafekz750
-
Topic Author
- Offline
- User
-
Registered
- Posts: 333
- Thanks: 0
Re: New (used) bike for me?
28 Jul 2008 12:01
Thanks for all of the information. The bike thing is going to have to wait until next Spring, I think. On Friday we had a big storm and an oak tree fell on my house (no one was injured). So, cutting and splitting firewood and fixing the house instead of looking at bikes. Just too much to do this summer and I haven't made up my mind as to what bike I would like to get.
Thanks.
Thanks.
1981 KZ750H2 - V&H 4-1 pipe, pods, jetted, clubmans, homebrew rearsets, 18" rear wheel and more.
Parting out a 1982 KZ750H3 to fund future projects
2 other non-Kawasaki motorcycles
Parting out a 1982 KZ750H3 to fund future projects
2 other non-Kawasaki motorcycles
Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.
Moderators: Street Fighter LTD