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New Z1100R Owner
Posted: Tue May 07, 2019 6:03 pm
Author: Lewes2019
Hi all
After literally years of agonising, I’m very pleased to say that I’m the buyer of Tonka’s Z1100R (
http://z1ownersclub.co.uk/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=45018 ). I know it’s a fair bit of money, but it seems like such an excellent example that I jumped once the previous “buyer” disappeared and it was relisted. I just couldn’t see when a similar opportunity would come around to get a bike I've been after since my 20s. It’s being transported down to me here in Sussex later this week.
My usual ride is a BMW K1300R and I’ll be keeping that.
My riding buddy has a much-modified Z1000R that’s nearly ready, so very much looking forward to some laughs.
Jon
Re: New Z1100R Owner
Posted: Tue May 07, 2019 6:12 pm
Author: Kwackman
That's a very nice bike you got yourself.
Re: New Z1100R Owner
Posted: Tue May 07, 2019 6:14 pm
Author: 8 Valve Mark
welcome jon, you've got a great bike there!! ride n enjoy it. cheers mark
Re: New Z1100R Owner
Posted: Tue May 07, 2019 6:24 pm
Author: Philippe
Hi Jon
welcome to the club
Greetings from Belgium
Philippe
Re: New Z1100R Owner
Posted: Wed May 08, 2019 12:01 am
Author: Simonic
Hi Jon.
Welcome to the club
Re: New Z1100R Owner
Posted: Wed May 08, 2019 7:35 am
Author: chrisNI
Re: New Z1100R Owner
Posted: Wed May 08, 2019 8:23 am
Author: ZedHead
Welcome. A very desirable bike you have there. Glad it is going to a good home.. Enjoy it.
Re: New Z1100R Owner
Posted: Wed May 08, 2019 9:48 am
Author: Lewes2019
Thanks chaps!
Having fun trying to insure it with an agreed value and no NCB. One company wanted £15 to agree the value, but then wanted photos which they would submit to an "expert" for their opinion - and if it was less than I would accept, they would refund the £15. Others seem happy to accept my value for £12 a year, which I guess is reasonable, can't possibly take the risk of it being underinsured.
Re: New Z1100R Owner
Posted: Wed May 08, 2019 11:40 am
Author: chrisw1
Looks like a great bike ...certainly nicer than mine , they take a bit of getting used to but you will love it
Re: New Z1100R Owner
Posted: Wed May 08, 2019 11:47 am
Author: Coose
Welcome!
That really is a lovely thing, and the second rarest of all of the Zeds. If I have one tip for you it would be to leave the aftermarket swinging arm right where it is. My Davida was the most-noticeable change I made to my J, which was a revelation compared to the stock one. It's a bolt-on item that can be swapped in minutes, but I wouldn't....
Re: New Z1100R Owner
Posted: Wed May 08, 2019 3:04 pm
Author: Julian_Boolean
Nice bike, I was very tempted to buy it myself.
Re: New Z1100R Owner
Posted: Wed May 08, 2019 7:01 pm
Author: davejames
Welcome Jon
A good number of us on here use Peter James Insurance for our classics. Agreed value and no claims doesn't count with classic insurance. No charge for agreed value etc.
Re: New Z1100R Owner
Posted: Thu May 09, 2019 9:44 am
Author: scott
Welcome, The Vintage Japanese Club could do an evaluation for you.
Re: New Z1100R Owner
Posted: Sun May 12, 2019 11:08 am
Author: paul doran
welcome
have an 1100R myself great zeds
Re: New Z1100R Owner
Posted: Fri Jul 19, 2019 2:38 pm
Author: BENCLARK
Jon
lovely z1100R.
ive just bought one. Cant believe how nippy these 1100's are.
238kilos and double the weight in street cred!!
Ben
