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gumby302ho · February 08, 2015, 02:54:23 PM

Please be patient, my daughter is not here to help. I think this is the other lady in my life. If I can learn how to do this proper I will show a few more and show you my J !! Yes I suck at computers, I work better with a wrench in my hand

TexasDave · February 08, 2015, 03:03:53 PM

Quote from: gumby302ho on February 08, 2015, 02:54:23 PM

Please be patient, my daughter is not here to help. I think this is the other lady in my life. If I can learn how to do this proper I will show a few more and show you my J !! Yes I suck at computers, I work better with a wrench in my hand

+1 to all your comments. I can't stand confusers either. Beautiful bike, not an FJ but at least the right colors. Dave

fj johnnie · February 08, 2015, 04:04:17 PM

Nice bike Gumby. A good friend of mine has a few GPZ 900's. His regular ride is a blue one . Keep those valves adjusted.

motogp52 · February 09, 2015, 10:05:56 PM

I always loved the old ninja 900 in red and silver, what a beauty. If didn't love the FJ so much I would consider owning one.

Mark Olson · February 10, 2015, 02:28:33 AM

Back in the day (it was a Friday) the ninja 900 was a wobbler at high speed aka death wobble aka tank slapper . They got it worked out on the later models but the early ones were fun and spooky at the same time.

ribbert · February 10, 2015, 04:10:38 AM

Quote from: Mark Olson on February 10, 2015, 02:28:33 AM
Back in the day (it was a Friday) the ninja 900 was a wobbler at high speed aka death wobble aka tank slapper . They got it worked out on the later models but the early ones were fun and spooky at the same time.

Mark, Kawasaki cornered the market on death machines before that with the original Z1, they could spit you off without warning on a straight road.

Noel

Mark Olson · February 10, 2015, 01:32:15 PM

Quote from: ribbert on February 10, 2015, 04:10:38 AM
Quote from: Mark Olson on February 10, 2015, 02:28:33 AM
Back in the day (it was a Friday) the ninja 900 was a wobbler at high speed aka death wobble aka tank slapper . They got it worked out on the later models but the early ones were fun and spooky at the same time.

Mark, Kawasaki cornered the market on death machines before that with the original Z1, they could spit you off without warning on a straight road.

Noel

Yes Noel, I am well aware of the legacy of Kawasaki motorcycles.... What do you think about the 2005 ZZR 1200 .. I have an opportunity to get one cheap and it feels and handles like my moddified FJ with a bit more punch.

gumby302ho · February 10, 2015, 03:00:14 PM

Quote from: Mark Olson on February 10, 2015, 02:28:33 AM
Back in the day (it was a Friday) the ninja 900 was a wobbler at high speed aka death wobble aka tank slapper . They got it worked out on the later models but the early ones were fun and spooky at the same time.

Well I have never heard about issues at top speed on the first generation ZX, it sure didn't seem to show up in the production class TT in 1984 when it cleaned house! The reason it could go so fast is that its so bloody narrow of a machine! Its like a skinny runt compared to my FJ. Both the FJ and the 84 ZX growing up were my dream bikes to own, in my minds eye they just look so farging SASSY! My FJ is the work horse of coarse!

moparman70 · February 11, 2015, 01:10:30 AM

gumbo -- I have one as well -- I like it for the most part 6th gear and all --

hate to use this forum for questions on your ninja but if you have had any trouble with overheating and need some tips I can let you know what I have done..... also if you have some to share PM me --

I still have the issues as in the California heat it really taxes the little rad. credits to Rick Clemenson for this ride shot

ribbert · February 11, 2015, 04:29:55 AM

Quote from: moparman70 on February 11, 2015, 01:10:30 AM
gumbo -- I have one as well -- I like it for the most part 6th gear and all --

hate to use this forum for questions on your ninja but if you have had any trouble with overheating and need some tips I can let you know what I have done..... also if you have some to share PM me --

I still have the issues as in the California heat it really taxes the little rad. credits to Rick Clemenson for this ride shot

Great Photo, you should have paid the man.

Noel

craigo · February 11, 2015, 07:42:29 AM

Quote from: moparman70 on February 11, 2015, 01:10:30 AM
gumbo -- I have one as well -- I like it for the most part 6th gear and all --

hate to use this forum for questions on your ninja but if you have had any trouble with overheating and need some tips I can let you know what I have done..... also if you have some to share PM me --

I still have the issues as in the California heat it really taxes the little rad. credits to Rick Clemenson for this ride shot

Steve,

I remember an article about the 900 back in the day. Seems the temp gauge was inaccurate and the bike mag used a resister in the circuit to correct that. As it was a long time ago, I don't remember the value of the resistor.

So I have to ask, is the bike actually overheating or is it just what the gauge is telling you?

BTW, nice bike you got there. And Rick does some excellent work.

Regards,

CraigO

fj johnnie · February 11, 2015, 05:05:34 PM

My good friends 900 overheated a lot as well. He changed the rad cap, thermostat and uses some other type of coolant. I will find out later tonight exactly which products he used and post up what mods he did to keep it cool.

Original81 · February 12, 2015, 06:42:23 AM

That a nice ride you have there!! I have to hang out with FJ drivers and listen to them wax on about their impossible feats..yawn....good to see a bit of KAWA around. I run a 85 GPZ900R blue and silver I have a bit of experience with the overheating issues. Before any mods I damn near poached the bloody thing several times. One trip to Boston had me running the sidewalk in heavy traffic trying to keep the fluid from puking.. not very successful.. Over the following spring/summer I made several changes. 1st and most important is the manual override switch, and don't be afraid of using it!!! the second I put a zx10 from the same era thermostat in it, it opens 10 degrees lower, a huge difference, next I use a coolant called Engine ice. it a pricey, but when your not puking it all over it lasts. the next is a Rad cap that opens at 1.1 bar's higher, it from a zx10 as well...it allows more pressure better flow and more cooling. the final thing is make sure your system is clean, and free of air. Bled it like a stuck pig. You can get a Muzzy fan blade as well but I haven't needed it. with these mods. I can actually idle it on the work stand for 30 mins. the gauge inaccurate or not never climbs over half. and if you done any riding in traffic, at lights that bugger will soar quickly.. punch the fan as you get off a hard piece of hwy, punch as you get up the traffic pack. send me an email if you want.

I must say this forum is excellent. there is a forum for gpz550 owners that is comparable. but nothing like this for 900r owners.. thanks for listening guys.

FJjohnnie... one more sleep and were new orleans bound

fj johnnie · February 12, 2015, 01:00:41 PM

Welcome aboard newbie. Why not introduce yourself in the introductions section. That way we can find out more about you. Hopefully we can convert you to an FJ at some point.

Original81 · February 12, 2015, 03:56:35 PM

hmmmm I can be bought

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