New 1984 ZX900 owner, Advice needed

Monjoho · 03-08-2004

Hey Guys,
I'm a new 1984 ZX900 owner. Bought the bike about two days ago for 50 bucks (really good deal). The bike needs a few parts and some work but still not in to bad of shape. I wanted to know if any of you 84-86 ZX900 owners have any advice for me. Especially on any particular problems they have and how to deal with them.

Thanks,
Albert

Whitey · 03-09-2004

Can't think of any problems, seems I have heard they are prone to run a little warm but I may be wrong, nothing water wetter wont fix. Very nice bike and quick!
Go to ebay for any parts, there usually is a good number of items for that bike and very reasonable.Avoid Kawasaki as much as possible unless you have deep pockets. Some of the stuff on my bike came from a parted out zx900. Good look on getting her road worthy and ask any questions I am somewhat familiar with the older Ninjas and have been pretty lucky on finding stuff, but at $50.00 your luck sounds pretty damn good!

Monjoho · 03-09-2004

Thanks for replying Whitey. I think I have found a right handlebar(only thing needed to make bike complete) for $65. Is that a decent price? Also does anyone make a frame slider or is there some type of frame slider that will work. I also need turnsignals and a windscreen if anyone out there knows where a can easily get some.

FastFord19 · 04-07-2004

Do you have any pictures of it? I was doing a google search for 84 zx900 and ur post came up. I own an 84 zx900 and was wanting to see some pictures of ur bike if ya could. Dont know anybody with one. Thanks

FastFord19 · 04-07-2004

lol dont know why picture is in black and white...here is a link for a better look. http://webpages.charter.net/fastford...ht%20close.jpg

Monjoho · 04-08-2004

The bike is in pieces on my garage floor right now so a pic isnt really available. The exterior is pretty dirty and a littel rough, but everything is there and the engine is very clean. Hopefully I'll have it back on the road by late may/ early june. If you want to meet some more guys with ZX900 check out http://www.gpz900r.co.uk/

Good Luck,
Albert Montgomery

Walkndead1 · 04-18-2004

Hello All,

First time rider. Taking my safety class in July. Just purchased a used 1984 ZX900 for $1400.00. I bought it as a drop bike (practice ride), but want to keep it for a while. How long do these bike last? Thanx - Dre

FastFord19 · 04-21-2004

Quote:

Originally Posted by Walkndead1

Hello All,

First time rider. Taking my safety class in July. Just purchased a used 1984 ZX900 for $1400.00. I bought it as a drop bike (practice ride), but want to keep it for a while. How long do these bike last? Thanx - Dre

do you have any pics of it

GPZBob · 04-22-2004

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How long do these bike last

So far, 20 years j/k. Kinda like getting to the center of that tootsiepop.

1Adam12 · 06-19-2004

Being that you are in Texas and the temps can get hot as it does in California, you may want to add a manual fan since you are taking the bike apart.

On the right side of the bike is the temp sensor ( has a black wire) simply tap into that with one wire. Place a second wire to ground at the front of your bike by the radiator and connect both to your switch. You can buy a switch at your local hardware store or toggle. I got a black heavy duty toggle since it was the least amount of work to install on the left side of the fairing. If you need some pics. I'll post later.

03-08-2004	#1 (permalink)
Monjoho Still On The Kickstand BTK Beginner Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 41	New 1984 ZX900 owner, Advice needed Hey Guys, I'm a new 1984 ZX900 owner. Bought the bike about two days ago for 50 bucks (really good deal). The bike needs a few parts and some work but still not in to bad of shape. I wanted to know if any of you 84-86 ZX900 owners have any advice for me. Especially on any particular problems they have and how to deal with them. Thanks, Albert

03-09-2004	#2 (permalink)
Whitey Uncle Bob's Love Child BTK Intermediate Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: lake city, florida Posts: 269	Can't think of any problems, seems I have heard they are prone to run a little warm but I may be wrong, nothing water wetter wont fix. Very nice bike and quick! Go to ebay for any parts, there usually is a good number of items for that bike and very reasonable.Avoid Kawasaki as much as possible unless you have deep pockets. Some of the stuff on my bike came from a parted out zx900. Good look on getting her road worthy and ask any questions I am somewhat familiar with the older Ninjas and have been pretty lucky on finding stuff, but at $50.00 your luck sounds pretty damn good! __________________ Look Ma, I almost healed before I did it again, this time.

04-18-2004	#7 (permalink)
Walkndead1 Newbie Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bel Air, Maryland Posts: 9	My New (Used) ZX900 Hello All, First time rider. Taking my safety class in July. Just purchased a used 1984 ZX900 for $1400.00. I bought it as a drop bike (practice ride), but want to keep it for a while. How long do these bike last? Thanx - Dre

06-19-2004	#10 (permalink)
1Adam12 Way Too Much Free Time BTK Expert Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: LA, So Cal Posts: 1,385	Being that you are in Texas and the temps can get hot as it does in California, you may want to add a manual fan since you are taking the bike apart. On the right side of the bike is the temp sensor ( has a black wire) simply tap into that with one wire. Place a second wire to ground at the front of your bike by the radiator and connect both to your switch. You can buy a switch at your local hardware store or toggle. I got a black heavy duty toggle since it was the least amount of work to install on the left side of the fairing. If you need some pics. I'll post later. __________________ www.gpz900r.org AMA member/VJMC member 1985 ZX900A2 Ninja 900 1992 EX250F6 2002 Ducati 998 Kawasaki....Let the Good times Roll!

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03-09-2004	#3 (permalink)
Monjoho Still On The Kickstand BTK Beginner Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 41	Thanks for replying Whitey. I think I have found a right handlebar(only thing needed to make bike complete) for $65. Is that a decent price? Also does anyone make a frame slider or is there some type of frame slider that will work. I also need turnsignals and a windscreen if anyone out there knows where a can easily get some.

04-07-2004	#4 (permalink)
FastFord19 Newbie Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Denton, Texas Posts: 12	Do you have any pictures of it? I was doing a google search for 84 zx900 and ur post came up. I own an 84 zx900 and was wanting to see some pictures of ur bike if ya could. Dont know anybody with one. Thanks

04-07-2004	#5 (permalink)
FastFord19 Newbie Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Denton, Texas Posts: 12	lol dont know why picture is in black and white...here is a link for a better look. http://webpages.charter.net/fastford...ht%20close.jpg

04-08-2004	#6 (permalink)
Monjoho Still On The Kickstand BTK Beginner Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 41	The bike is in pieces on my garage floor right now so a pic isnt really available. The exterior is pretty dirty and a littel rough, but everything is there and the engine is very clean. Hopefully I'll have it back on the road by late may/ early june. If you want to meet some more guys with ZX900 check out http://www.gpz900r.co.uk/ Good Luck, Albert Montgomery

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