The best looking Ninja
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javaman
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The best looking Ninja
I had to pick this one up in the middle if nowhere (Goolwa) and looking forward to driving back to Melbourne tonight!!
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andi - Red GPZ900R, GPZ750R1, KLR650 Tengai, KLR250"my dad's motorbike is cool it is all ways clean.oheter pepole' s motorbikes
are't like my dad's one it's because their is one not always clean." -ariel circa 2007
http://GPZninja.blogspot.com/
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bonester
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Re: The best looking Ninja
Not sure about the best looking Ninja but I do love them. (I am restoring an 1988 model at the mo)
Yours looks sweet! Slight detuning in that model in exhausts. Might be some in airbox but can't remember. My model was detuned with small carbs and intake of airbox. Got a Tranzac 4 into 1 getting made for mine currently.
Got rid of all detuning.
Really hard to get info on them. There is a GPZ900R forum (paid subscription) but have found it pretty hopeless. Asked two racers from the period who raced
them in the mid 80s earlier this week what are the cool mods. Couldn't answer as they were production racers and bikes were stock.
Yours looks sweet! Slight detuning in that model in exhausts. Might be some in airbox but can't remember. My model was detuned with small carbs and intake of airbox. Got a Tranzac 4 into 1 getting made for mine currently.
Got rid of all detuning. Really hard to get info on them. There is a GPZ900R forum (paid subscription) but have found it pretty hopeless. Asked two racers from the period who raced
them in the mid 80s earlier this week what are the cool mods. Couldn't answer as they were production racers and bikes were stock.
2 X ZRX1200R 4 X ER6N, GT550, 1988 ZX-10, 4 X GPZ250R, 4 X GPZ900R and GPZ750R Yeah I like Kawasakis.
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javaman
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Re: The best looking Ninja
Is there anything remotely prettier than this . My daughter quipped that the design looks disctintively "very japanese" or manga-like and I really agree.
Changed the oil and rode it around the block. Very nice!
. My daughter quipped that the design looks disctintively "very japanese" or manga-like and I really agree. Changed the oil and rode it around the block. Very nice!
andi - Red GPZ900R, GPZ750R1, KLR650 Tengai, KLR250"my dad's motorbike is cool it is all ways clean.oheter pepole' s motorbikes
are't like my dad's one it's because their is one not always clean." -ariel circa 2007
http://GPZninja.blogspot.com/
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javaman
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Re: The best looking Ninja
A busy and exciting weekend
Drained and changed all fluids ... seeing dirty brake oil come out is very satisfying.
Overall pretty good condition and not much to do. The previous owner fitted brand new brake pads, tyres, chain, sprockets already.
Drained and changed all fluids ... seeing dirty brake oil come out is very satisfying.
Overall pretty good condition and not much to do. The previous owner fitted brand new brake pads, tyres, chain, sprockets already.
andi - Red GPZ900R, GPZ750R1, KLR650 Tengai, KLR250"my dad's motorbike is cool it is all ways clean.oheter pepole' s motorbikes
are't like my dad's one it's because their is one not always clean." -ariel circa 2007
http://GPZninja.blogspot.com/
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Re: The best looking Ninja
Good stuff Andi. It looks pretty good. Nice pickup
It's really all about standing around drinking Dave's beer.
2008 ZRX1200 Greeeeen Roadie
2016 KTM Superduke 1290 Oraaaaange
2016 Seadoo RXTX300
Too many toys.......work is getting in the way!!!!
2008 ZRX1200 Greeeeen Roadie
2016 KTM Superduke 1290 Oraaaaange
2016 Seadoo RXTX300
Too many toys.......work is getting in the way!!!!
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javaman
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Re: The best looking Ninja
Can't wait to register as club rego and ride it. I already joined VJMC, but they require a waiting period of 3 months . Can't wait that long !! 
I wanna ride the thing at WOT not just around the block 
. Can't wait that long !! I wanna ride the thing at WOT not just around the block andi - Red GPZ900R, GPZ750R1, KLR650 Tengai, KLR250"my dad's motorbike is cool it is all ways clean.oheter pepole' s motorbikes
are't like my dad's one it's because their is one not always clean." -ariel circa 2007
http://GPZninja.blogspot.com/
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Re: The best looking Ninja
Good one andy .CCJMC require no waiting period to join ,annual fee is $40.00 a year once a member. Get your road worthy and get in touch with them and off you go. 
classic and custom Japanese motorcycle club .
classic and custom Japanese motorcycle club .http://tinypic.com/hu369k.jpg[/img]
Z900, z900RS , H2 Ninja 1000 Supercharged. FPV Supercharged Pursuit ute..
Z900, z900RS , H2 Ninja 1000 Supercharged. FPV Supercharged Pursuit ute..
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javaman
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Re: The best looking Ninja
Wow that's great to hear!! I will register pronto! 
andi - Red GPZ900R, GPZ750R1, KLR650 Tengai, KLR250"my dad's motorbike is cool it is all ways clean.oheter pepole' s motorbikes
are't like my dad's one it's because their is one not always clean." -ariel circa 2007
http://GPZninja.blogspot.com/
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javaman
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Re: The best looking Ninja
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andi - Red GPZ900R, GPZ750R1, KLR650 Tengai, KLR250"my dad's motorbike is cool it is all ways clean.oheter pepole' s motorbikes
are't like my dad's one it's because their is one not always clean." -ariel circa 2007
http://GPZninja.blogspot.com/
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javaman
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Re: The best looking Ninja
RWC passed with flying colours!
I've been riding around with unregistered permit. This thing is really nice to ride. Even riding at 50kph feels nice and relaxed. Not always in a hurry like my zx6r or worse R6. But as soon as the throttle is given I have to watch the speedo. 100kph is at 9'oclock or so mark!
I've been riding around with unregistered permit. This thing is really nice to ride. Even riding at 50kph feels nice and relaxed. Not always in a hurry like my zx6r or worse R6. But as soon as the throttle is given I have to watch the speedo. 100kph is at 9'oclock or so mark!
andi - Red GPZ900R, GPZ750R1, KLR650 Tengai, KLR250"my dad's motorbike is cool it is all ways clean.oheter pepole' s motorbikes
are't like my dad's one it's because their is one not always clean." -ariel circa 2007
http://GPZninja.blogspot.com/
Re: The best looking Ninja
The blacks are black and the reds are red. Nice. And it's always nice to work on a bike that has been looked after and appreciated.
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javaman
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Re: The best looking Ninja
There's actually few blemishes/rust/flaking which are not showing in the picture. But I'll worry about the cosmetics later
I also learnt not to put tarp when transporting bikes
luckily they're fixed but it could be much worse!
I also learnt not to put tarp when transporting bikes
luckily they're fixed but it could be much worse! andi - Red GPZ900R, GPZ750R1, KLR650 Tengai, KLR250"my dad's motorbike is cool it is all ways clean.oheter pepole' s motorbikes
are't like my dad's one it's because their is one not always clean." -ariel circa 2007
http://GPZninja.blogspot.com/
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javaman
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Re: The best looking Ninja
Happy times !
andi - Red GPZ900R, GPZ750R1, KLR650 Tengai, KLR250"my dad's motorbike is cool it is all ways clean.oheter pepole' s motorbikes
are't like my dad's one it's because their is one not always clean." -ariel circa 2007
http://GPZninja.blogspot.com/
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javaman
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Re: The best looking Ninja
First ride ... then it rains
... then it rains andi - Red GPZ900R, GPZ750R1, KLR650 Tengai, KLR250"my dad's motorbike is cool it is all ways clean.oheter pepole' s motorbikes
are't like my dad's one it's because their is one not always clean." -ariel circa 2007
http://GPZninja.blogspot.com/
Re: The best looking Ninja
Such is Melbourne in winter. There is not a lot between here and Antarctica.javaman wrote:First ride
At least you have a nice bike to brighten cold days in the garage and the 900's still look fast just standing still. That is a bike that can only rise in value. The original exhausts set off the bike nicely. Those muffler outlets do look quite small for a 900.