well i will be the first to say i have one and can't wait to chat with the rest of you guys as you come in.

in due time there will be plenty ;)

still the lone ranger

Hey copper, I am a fresh ZX9R owner, have been for about a month now.

Just picked up my 2000 9 a couple days ago, I love it!!

I am new to the forum and am the proud owner of a 2001 9r! You are not alone my friend.

and yet another 9 owner here. anyone here from the bay area? california...

toozit

Sorry, south Georgia here...

Jacksonville, Florida here.........Hey Rogue 1,what part of Ga? Any good twisties up in your neck of the woods?

What's? I am new to the forum anyway I am curious to know if anyone has had trouble with the main fuse blowing on their bikes? If so, please help me because I have that problem right now. By the way I own a 94 9r.

Hey,

I'm a very proud owner of a '02 9R. I have been for about two years now and wouldn't trade it up for anything. Though that 10R is very tempting. :D

Oh, I almost forgot, I'm in the Richmond VA area.

As our numbers grow,
Andy

Hey hows it goin? new member here. anyone know where to get a deal on plastic for a 01' zx9?-laid it down this weekend --left side needs to be completly re-done.:(

sorry it has been along time since i was on but no one was ever on with a zx9r i gave up so now everything is good but my bike won't start and i am not sure why. a run the battery out trying to find the problem so i am waiting for it to charge and go from there. i think it is a plug but i don't want to go through all that work for some 49 cent plug. oh well we will see.

Just put the cash down for a '95 ZX9. I'm in New Orleans working until Nov 30 and I can't wait to get back to Georgia and get my hands on it. The 9 is a cow and I have every intention of putting it on a (carbon) fiber diet ASAP.

Does anyone know if the '95 ZX9 and '98 ZX9 swingarms are interchangeable? Even if a small amount of modification is required. What about shock alignment?

Scotty

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Hey there everyone, im in so cal, just got my 98 zx9 about 2 weeks ago, my first, im 29yo, going 135 on the 91 was not as scary as i thought, anyways, any hop-up ideas would be appreciated

Take Care, Drive Safe.

Hello everyone I am in Tampa Florida

Joe

From Wisconsin North East. Just picked up an aswsome 2000' ZX9R this summer. Those bikes sure are Rockets and smoothest thing I've ever ridden.
Wasn't able to drive it much, so I can't wait until Spring to get back on it.

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One more 9R in WV! Picked my 03 up about 5 months ago. Look forward to talking to you all.

I left the honda out.

later

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Well guys and girls.. i Do love my ZX... but i think im going to go to something smaller
very soon..

try ebay

lookin 4 a 02/03 zx7 zx9 anybody know where i can get a nice 1 4 not too much dough
ORIGINAL: madhog1215

try ebay

2000 zx9-r rider in the place. And who said a nine don't bang.

95 zx-9r. love it. it's green, pruple, and white. some minor scratches, but nothing serious. bought it a few weeks ago. the thing is fast. i'm in the so cal area around the 15/91 fwy's. rode it to la puente today. bike is very comfortable for a rocket.
so glad i got it.
rick

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Norco or corona, I am in Chino. We have been trying to get a ride together with some members in the area let me know if you want in and we can pm you when I ride is set.

Richmond< VA here

yes do let me know. i'm off the 91-la sierra exit in riverside. e-mail me at nrickyuz@yahoo.com
rick

Don here from Kearns UT just got my 03 9r couple months ago, i love it. not sure what im planning on doing to it yet but i would like to improve the sound and ditch that rear mudflap first off. hit me up guys

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Another 9 here. Im located in Wi.

just realized that my email was wrong.
it's nrickyz@yahoo.com
let's ride

im in the bay area. hayward [8D]
ORIGINAL: TATTOOZIT

and yet another 9 owner here. anyone here from the bay area? california...

toozit

Just got my first bike: 00 9r. Fresno, CA

N.W. Indiana

Charlotte NC

just got one, 98. Indy.

Nother 02 9r owner here in Texas. I'm customizing it now, so I'm not able to ride, I even missed out on going to Myrtle Beachthis week with the rest of the club b/c the bike isn't finished :(
I love my 9 and can't wait to get back in the saddle. It shouldn't be too much longer though.....I hope.

99' here, SE MI

San Antonio, TX here, 96 ZX9R....





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ORIGINAL: Killerkong

San Antonio, TX here, 96 ZX9R....





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Hey it's good to see another rider from Texas. That's a very good looking bike. Real nice.......Just curious, did you go to the Texas Relays this year? This seems to be an event where more and more bikers are showing up every year.

thanks for the comment on my baby, and no i have never heard of the Texas Relays. What is it?

The TRs is an annual statewide track and field meet. Track clubs, high schools, colleges and Universities come to compete. It's held in Austin and people from all over the state come to watch this sporting event. More and more bikers and bike clubs are showing up for this event.

awesome...well i was checking out your specs on your bike..and i was wondering if you got any pics of your bike. Also bro...where do you live?

Nah, Idon't have any pics yet and the bike is still broken down from the customizations but we'll start putting itback together this week.
I live in a small town called Longview, ever heard of it?

yeah i have, i used to pass through there getting to shreveport on 20, my friend used to live there.

Yep, I-20 runs almost at the edge of Longview.

2000 ZX9R here from Houston, Tx

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I posted this pic to the new member forum, but didn't post to the zx9 forum.
This is a '95 that was in the junkyard when I bought it several years ago. Some kid trashed it on the interstate, apparently. I know just about every nut and bolt on it, through the resto and "upgrade" process. I'll be glad to share any info/experience, just e-mail me.
We "9-ers" have to stick together, since they don't make 'em anymore. Keep your eyes out for spare parts; I'd like to suggestany zx9 spares or "part-outs" bementioned on this forumso we're aware. We can then go to the parts for sale forum.
Again, glad to be aboard.

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Didn't even know this thread existed. Heh.

I have a 98, 22k miles with the following mods:

Complete Muzzy Titanium exhaust system, ProJet Stage 1, K&N filter, Corbin seat, Throttlemeister cruise control, PIAA Clear White H4 headlight bulb, Zero-G smoked windscreen, Lockhart/Philips tank bra, ZX-7 Mirrors (for better visibility), rear spools.

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groton ct in the hiz-ouse. 95 ninja 9r. undertail, flushmounts, k&n. thats about it for now for mods.

Right here, I own a 96 Zx9 Nija just bought it. I took it to the shop because it was bogging out so know it's at the shop and they can't find the problem the carbs have been clean and the airbox , but still bogging out when heated , they also sad theychecked the vacum lines as well.

2003 9 here in Tampa,Fl

another 9 owner here in E-Town, KY

Hey all newbie to this forum.
Thought I'd stop in and say "hey"

Here's mine

I'm in colorado

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welcome to KF. nice ride! is it new to you?

Naw had it since March, just new to the forum :). I hang out on some the other forums but like the stictly 9r forum here.
I have a question tho, I'm going to be repainting the bike here this winter and have a few things I want to do. the front turn signals look like crap because someone put aftermarket ones on and they don't cover the holes. What are aftermarker LED ones that will match up to the stock indintions, ( looking at fluch mount ones). Also looking to go down 1 tooth and up 2 in the back so I'm looking at a 15t 43t 525 or higher conversion?
The only mod I have at this time is a Fully Muzzy carbon system, not even a K&N yet :( when I throw the K&N on there I will more than likely have to rejet. anyone know what jets I will be using for 5-9k feet? also are they all the same jets or will I need to put different sizes in different spots ( my kfx 700 , v twin quad had to put a smaller size up front ( 2 carbs)
thanks in advance for all your help.

'97 ZX-9R owner. In the process of repairing a wrecked bike. Live in Liberty, NC.

I may be jumping in to ask for help during the process.

I appreciate any help you guys can give.

Tim

Just let us know. We'll help if we can (and I bet we can.)
Welcome to KF!

i know im proud to be one.. they are nice bikes... they are quicker than some 1000s out there if they are tuned right..

I know a lot of you have slip ons. Did you have to rejet the carbs for that? I'm working on saving up for the slip on, but in the meantime was thinking about a K&N to get it breathing better. I can hang with my brother's R1 once I'm moving, but it just drags its feet getting off the line...no bottom end power. Should that amount of air increase require jetting or just an adjustment? I'm only dreading the jetting issue cuz I was recently in the carbs getting varnish out. Also jetting seems to be a hit or miss science. Any suggestions welcome.

port townsend wa.
I have a modified 1995 zx9r.

Sam, glad to have another '95 owner among us!! Welcome aboard!

I just picked up an 01 9R this past christmas. I can't wait until the weather breaks!!!

Welcome to the forums durable1
Post up some pics of the new ride!

I'm finally able to pull my baby out

let me try this again!?!

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sweet! looking good man enjoy!!ORIGINAL: durable1

let me try this again!?!

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alright im here finally. been reading the forum for a while just never joined so here i am.

99 zx-9r
lightning blue metallic
zero gravity tinted blue windscreen (also a black one)
stage one jet kit
full leo divinci exhaust
k&n filter
blue headlight
520 conversion (1 down in front, 2 up in rear)
all steal braided lines (still in the garage)
fender elimanator
flush mount turn signals
carbon fiber accents and panels

thats all i can pull right off the top of my head. and these pics are somewhat old.
before the flush mounts, before chain and sprockets, before removing the stickers (ones not in clear coat)

welcome to KF! nice ride enjoy!

Hey guys! New to KF...I would like to meet anyone around Annapolis MD. Have a '94 9R. Great site.

Here is my 01. I bought her new and she now has 30,000 on the clock. Still fast as #$%^http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m298/zx9crazy/100_0753.jpg

I just re-adusted my shims and setup my carbs. having problems getting setup just right either I get big hesitaton off the line with good mid range good topend. did some changes get good bottom end lost my mid range totally, and have ok top end. using Dynojey kit 138 main 40 3.5 turns out the needle is at the very top clip. I was going to lower the needle and and turn in the air fuel mixture..



Any one have any suggestions?

Hey I am in that club now. just bought a 97 zx9 and it is the best ! I love it. hit me up

I'm new here, but figured one of you or maybe a bunch of you might be able to help me.
I found a 99 ZX-9R for sale, it's been down and needs some fairings replaced, it also seems to idle rough and has very little acceleration. At least compared to my VFR750. What I want to know is what a good price to pay would be. I know they Blue Book at 4455 from a dealer and at around 3400 for trade in. But thats with everything in good condition. Just looking for a little input before I buy it.

I was beginning to wonder if srob and I were the only guys who still owned a ZX9!!!
Depending on the plastic needs, miles, overall condition, sounds like $2500 would be within range. A '99 should wax a VFR750. If this bike is running rough, take a very close look at the fluids, plugs, front forks and bump stops (see if the forks are straight!) side covers (and radiator) for leaks. I'm guessing (hoping?) it might just be bad gas and basic neglect causing it to run rough. How many miles? ANY service records?

Oh, by the way, WELCOME to the forums! Even if I didn't own one, I'd highly recommend a ZX9 to anyone. They're a little porky; not my first choice for a track bike, but for just about everything else on asphalt you'll not be disappointed. A very solid everyday workhorse that can also hold it's own pretty well in competent hands.

The bike only has a little over 13000 miles on it. It's been jetted and has an after market exaust. Needs a new battery, thats expected though. Good possibility on the old gas though. There were no leaks that I found and the plasics are just scrached up except for the left upper fairing by the wind screen. Over all seems to be a pretty solid bike. I'm pretty sure I'll buy it even at the 3000 he was originally asking. Thanks for the input on the prising though. Some of the guys down here at the bike shop said it would be a good deal. once I pick it up I'll have them go over it. Then turn the VFR into just a track bike.

The VFR will out torque you up to about 6-7K, but once the 9 hits 8-9K, it's no contest. Could be the 9 has slightly wrong jets. I re-jetted mine, and it runs GREAT in colder weather, but as the temps go up, I lose top end. The 2ndaries are just a tick too big. The 9's also are "vented" really well; which means the gas will lose it's fizz earlier, the longer it sits. I drain my bowls every spring or after a couple months if it just sits.
The 9's aren't going to win any beauty contest, but they're a really solid bike that will run forever with routine maintenance. Good luck! Let me know if I can help.

Hey ZX9 owners! I know our bikes are bullet-proof and run forever, but let me hear from you! This column is too quiet!!!
Hello....
Hello......

yeah mines for sale.... its a great bike... but i have to off it

Got any pics? What year?
Actually (so I don't get flamed by the moderators) this belongs in the classified section of the forums.

I just sold my Ninja 4 days earlier.

Had a mech look at the zx9 I just got. He said it was jetted all together wrong for bottom end. He's changing the jet to make it more what I want. We'll see how it does over the next couple months as I get more used to it. I also found out that because the VFR is a V engine not an inline that it will have more bottom end naturally than the inlines of the same size. Less rotating weight. Transfers to greater low end torque and faster acceleration. Put a Muzzy exaust on the VFR and it still sounds quiet compared to the zx9 with the same exaust though. You mentioned draining the bowls if it sit for a month or so, I live in Florida, there isn't much time you can't ride. A couple weeks here and there if you don't ride in the rain, but I don't care if I get wet as long as I'm riding.

Extreem, congrats on the zx9! What does your mech mean when he says "jetted wrong for the bottom end?" I'd be careful twiddling with jets if it runs smooth, now. If you're looking for grunt off the line, change your sprockets.
V's of the same displacement also have bigger pistons (cuz there's only 2.) More bang per stroke = more torque.

What he was basicly saying is that it's dumping more fuel than it needs to build power at the lower end, over loading it. It made it run rough at lower speeds. And as for the VFR and it's V engine, it still has four cylinders, they are in a V instead of inline, making less rotating weight. Thus more bottom end torque.

Right on extreemdriver1. By chance, what is a VFR putting out for torque in the 0-7k range anyways?

OOOps; my bad.
Never really fiddled much with V motors.

I'm still enjoying mine!

had her 2 weeks great i'm over in the u.k well wales to be sure ;)

i got my 1998 zx9r for my first bike 3 weeks ago. i have put about 1500 miles on it easy now. it was in the shop for a week and a half getting a wheel bearing also haha. i ride alot all over. its my daily driver cus my jeep is broken from offroading it pretty hard. this is my first bike, and i love it. picked it up pretty cheap, has been repainted, and seems pretty straight. its got a full muzzy exhaust, and just some cosmetic stuff. i plan to do a stage 1-3 jet kit, and +4 timing adjuster, then a -1,+2 sprocket set. i live in phoenix az if anyone wants to ride. i just moved here from st. louis a month ago.