The ZXR400 Rider - who are they?

Post by **masterofinsanity** » Wed Feb 28, 2007 11:10 pm

don't forget tho some of these bikes are pushing 20 years old and if they ain't been treated right they ain't gonna play ball like a new cbr600rr are they?

RedexRobB · Post by **RedexRobB** » Wed Feb 28, 2007 11:13 pm

Imagine that, in about 6 or 7 years time the first H models will be tax exempt! It'll be classed as a classic bike

dan76 · Post by **dan76** » Wed Feb 28, 2007 11:22 pm

thats true, the last owner is the brother in law of of one of the lads in work and he owned it the past 5 years and kept it garaged with reguler services he doesnt have the test so he didnt ride it hard, tryin not to draw attention to himself. as for before that i've no way of knowing but she seems to be going good, touch wood.

dan76 · Post by **dan76** » Wed Feb 28, 2007 11:26 pm

when did they stop making them?

RedexRobB · Post by **RedexRobB** » Thu Mar 01, 2007 12:06 am

2004 i think, stopped the same year as the ZX7R.

Post by **deviant** » Thu Mar 01, 2007 1:33 pm

RobB wrote:Imagine that, in about 6 or 7 years time the first H models will be tax exempt! It'll be classed as a classic bike

the zxr will never be tax exempt.

it used to be a rolling cutoff at I think 25 years, but it stopped at 1972 (so I guess the law was changed in 1997 - so blame tony)

however insurance companies probably will consider classics as anything over a given age

Post by **Jamz** » Fri Mar 02, 2007 1:44 pm

Be aware that if you're going to try for 'classic' insurance, they assume you spend all week rubbing it with a nappy and take it out on dry weekends.

Communting to and from work and high mileage will not be an option on the policy!

Shinobi675 · Post by **Shinobi675** » Sat Mar 03, 2007 2:17 pm

Jamz wrote:Be aware that if you're going to try for 'classic' insurance, they assume you spend all week rubbing it with a nappy and take it out on dry weekends.

Communting to and from work and high mileage will not be an option on the policy!

Does cleaning it with a nappy help? Or is that for wear?

dan76 · Post by **dan76** » Sat Mar 03, 2007 5:05 pm

my mate has a new R6 and he does just that, dry weather and never done cleaning it, as he locks himself in the shed when he does that, he might even be wearing a nappy! i'm not going in to find out

beatrootboy · Post by **beatrootboy** » Tue Mar 06, 2007 8:25 pm

I bought a '99 duati 750ss a month ago, still got my zxr and im keeping it, they make about the same bhp, so neither are up the jap 600s arses on the straights, but if it was a race i'd want my zxr every time,i piad Â£1800 for the duke fsh,2 owners,9000mls and Â£1200 for the zxr so the Â£3000 for a good 600 got me 2 bikes im chuffed with dont sell it you will only regret it.

Post by **Jamz** » Thu Mar 08, 2007 1:50 pm

The nappy helps on most powerful classics bikes.

It's for the first time you hit the drum brakes!

Post by **deviant** » Thu Mar 08, 2007 6:16 pm

lol jamz.

zxr400dior · Post by **zxr400dior** » Tue Mar 27, 2007 2:38 pm

Could be me, im 45 (but hey look 35, lol) just bought a zxr400 after having cbr. Pick it up next week so have just downloaded the service manual! Bought my Silkolene oil and booked it in for new tyres - been told BT014's..........anybody any opinions? My dream bike has always been a gsxr but being 5foot nothing and just a dainty wee thing- im working my way up! Anything anybody wants to tell me about my zxr400 (1997) im all ears.....................and Dior lipstick. lol

ltaylor88 · Post by **ltaylor88** » Sat Apr 21, 2007 5:52 pm

im 19 only passed my test last friday the 13th lol i bought my zxr400L2 for Â£700 on the 10th engine is spot on but had been droped at low speed then left out side for 3 months any way i spent all last week tinkering polishing and respraying now all im waitin for is a new front break lever . Any way i love it it i could not wish for a better handling/running bike went out wit my dad to the MCN meeting at skegness hes on a YZF1000R Thunderace and i easy kept up round the coners an even on the straits he couldn't belive how quick it was.

DONT SELL IT!!!

my bike
www,pennsparrots,co,uk/uploads/100_1785.JPG

Bilbo · Post by **Bilbo** » Sun Oct 14, 2007 11:01 pm

Well, it's been a while, so I thought I'd let you all know what I did...........

In March I part ex'ed the ZXR400 for a CBR600 FS (M plate) - totally different bike to the 400 - TOTALLY!!!

Getting used to it now, but miss the razor sharp handling of the ZXR, CBR is fun and quick, but not as racy as the ZXR.

So, now I'm looking at a ZXR750 L Model (94 plate) - going to take a look at her over the weekend hopefully.

I can't get away from the twin headlight retro look, old bikes just look loads better than new if you ask me, take a look at a 98 R1 compared to today's version, the 98 is by far the prettier bike and looks faster standing still.

Yep, I should have listened to you all, but you learn from your mistakes!!

Will let you know about the ZXR - anything I should look out for?

www.zxrworld.co.uk

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