'83 GPz1100-A1 Stuff.

[Skub]

Some folk convert them back to carbs.

Mine has Mikuni RS34s, I think I'd rather have fuel injection as it hardly gets ridden and modern fuel gums up the pilot jets, I drain the carbs every time after it's run but it still has problems.

I think riding any bike sorta half regularly will help to avoid lots of running issues.

[ZRX61]

The only thing I can see that needs taking care of is the edge of the wheels will need a strip/polish to match the ZRX/ZX11's wheels. It's a non-negotiable must do.

... and a fresh group pic just a few days after I took this one:

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[Felix]

That does look very standard and rather nice

[Felix]

That California weather sure does help bikes age!

To right. The A1 will be around 40 years old.

[ZRX61]

That California weather sure does help bikes age!

To right. The A1 will be around 40 years old.

Almost 43 years...

[Taipan]

Ya need to start a thread in the 'owners/projects' section,otherwise this one will drop off the page pretty fast.

Or ask one of the mods to move this thread there.

[ZRX61]

Mine has Mikuni RS34s, I think I'd rather have fuel injection as it hardly gets ridden and modern fuel gums up the pilot jets, I drain the carbs every time after it's run but it still has problems.

Run it on 100LL Avgas.

[ZRX61]

Would a modern EFI setup work better, make more BHP?

Stick a set of GSXR1000 throttle bodies on it and a Megasquirt ECU.

Apparently Toyota injectors are a possibility.

[Felix]

Sod trying to get more power out the thing. My 750 was forever wanting to throw me off at speed. The chassis probably wanted braced more and front end changed as the stanchions were only 37mm. The 11 looks no wider

[ZRX61]

Sod trying to get more power out the thing. My 750 was forever wanting to throw me off at speed. The chassis probably wanted braced more and front end changed as the stanchions were only 37mm. The 11 looks no wider

It's more a case of the DFI system shitting the bed & OEM gubbins not being available. I think the forks may be 38mm, I know they increased by 1mm around that time.

[ZRX61]

WooT!!
Just called the insurance company for a quote...
$7500 agreed value, full coverage, fire, theft, collision, earthquake, uninsured illegal immigrant etc etc....

$90/year

[Le_Fromage_Grande]

Sod trying to get more power out the thing. My 750 was forever wanting to throw me off at speed. The chassis probably wanted braced more and front end changed as the stanchions were only 37mm. The 11 looks no wider

It's more a case of the DFI system shitting the bed & OEM gubbins not being available. I think the forks may be 38mm, I know they increased by 1mm around that time.

I think the forks are 37mm, they went down a mm from the gpZ1100B (Z1000J), if I could be arsed I'd have a look in the workshop manual I've got for the J engined bikes

[Felix]

This was my intentions of my 750. Front and back from a ZXR400. Front end was just a case of pressing the stem out and into the ZXR. Back end was a straight swap.

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Never did get round to it so just ratted the bastard. It was 100% standard when i got it from Strappy.

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[ZRX61]

Just got a msg from the seller, he'll be here around 8am. WooT!!

It's absolutely pissing down.

[ZRX61]

94 miles from his house to mine. 5 North is closed for a truck wreck & not expected to open until 11am... then there's another section before the wreck that is flooded & down to one lane.
So his nav doodad is sending him on a 121 mile route/detour.

We're under a severe weather warning & also flash flooding going on.

[Skub]

94 miles from his house to mine. 5 North is closed for a truck wreck & not expected to open until 11am... then there's another section before the wreck that is flooded & down to one lane.
So his nav doodad is sending him on a 121 mile route/detour.

We're under a severe weather warning & also flash flooding going on.

There's a man who'll drive through hell or high water to get rid of a bike.

[ZRX61]

There's a man who'll drive through hell or high water to get rid of a bike.

LOL! He's from Manchester, probably show up in shorts & a T-shirt with a knotted hankie on his head.

The wreck on the 5 was a collision between two FedEx big rigs...

[KungFooBob]

Is he riding it or trailering it over to you?

[Count Steer]

Is he riding it or trailering it over to you?

He's from Manchester so probably riding there and walking back.

[ZRX61]

WooHOOO!!! (it showed up on a trailer) Clearcoat needs some attention (side covers only, rest of the paint is fine), but nothing I can't sort.

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