I've had my ZRX1200 now for over 3 years and absolutely love the thing.
As any ZRX owner, I have made a few mods to the bike:
Added mirror extenders. I have wide shoulders and the standard mirrors kept showing me those shoulders.
Moved the horn up under the front fairing. It peeks out from under the fairing, so the sound is not muffled. Just attached it to the mount for the brake manifold.
Added a Zero Gravity Sport-Touring screen.
Added a GPS. It's really nice to know just how face you are going.
Changed the grips to gel grips - really nice.
Did a 'trim job' on the rear of the bike. It looks a lot cleaner now.
Added a Sargent seat. Gotta be careful though. It is so comfortable you wind up riding the bike all day long!
And I did splurge and put an aftermarket exhaust system on it. I chose the Akrapovic. It is quiet most of the time. Just gives a nice throaty burble when idling and most of the time until you go WOT. Then there is not mistaking the fact that it is not stock!
And I added a pair of PIAA driving lights. They make a big difference on the road at night. And during the day folks can really see you.
Planning on more - Ivan's jet kit is sitting on a shelf in the garage - no time at present to do it and the airbox mod.
And I'm thinking of Progressive Suspension spring for the front.
But I'm very happy with the bike. It does everything I ask of it to do.
Mine is for sale now, but here is how it is equipped:
Full Muzzy stainless system with alum can, Dyno Jet kit, K&N filter and Ted's ignition advancer, 44 tooth rear sprocket (in garage),
Sargent seat, frame sliders (by Champ), mirror extenders, chromed bar ends courtesy of Edward ZRX,
aftermarket pegs (Rupeman), Ted's radiator strap,
ZR-7 round headlight and National Cycle F16 windscreen, Black tank decals, BT012SS tires, and a couple of other things I can't seem to remember right now.
If you know someone looking for an '01 ZRX, I'm asking $4,500 for mine. Tom
Thanks for all the great info on mods for the ZRX. Only had mine for 2 weeks, but planning a few mods already. A pipe being #1 on my list. I'm thinking BOS, ART, or Akrapovic slip on.
Greg
Thanks for all the great info on mods for the ZRX. Only had mine for 2 weeks, but planning a few mods already. A pipe being #1 on my list. I'm thinking BOS, ART, or Akrapovic slip on.
Greg
Greg, get a full system for that ZRX...seriously that stock header is a fuggin' boat anchor. Akrapovic is a little on the pricey side, but a full system and jet kit makes a world of difference on a ZRX... trust me on this....I wasted $ on 3 different slip ons before getting the full Muzzy system. It makes a world of difference in performance....the slip on just changes the sound ot the Rex. Save Up!! and go full system... you will gain more power and lose about 25-30 pounds of unwanted weight... and oil changes are much, much easier with that stock header crap out of your way.
Any questions about what I'm talking about re the oil change issue, PM me and I'll explain the difference.
I think the Blue ZRX's came the the silver rims. The Blue is my favorite ZRX.
A friend of mine had a black 01 like Toms. He had his rims chromed. Man did that look good. But I bet it added alot of unsprung weight. He wasn't much into burning corners, he liked wheelies and straight line speed, so I guess the weight was not a real issue for him.
I think the Blue ZRX's came the the silver rims. The Blue is my favorite ZRX.
A friend of mine had a black 01 like Toms. He had his rims chromed. Man did that look good. But I bet it added alot of unsprung weight. He wasn't much into burning corners, he liked wheelies and straight line speed, so I guess the weight was not a real issue for him.
I know a few folks have stripped that nasty black paint off the rims of some ZRX's. I did an exhaust system one day just to see if it indeed was stainless steel on my '02 stock system. While it looked much better (maybe that's why the '04's and 05's have the shiny pipes) it still was a boat anchor.
The stripper I used was airplane stripper I got from an auto paint shop. If you use this stuff, please read the directions. It will also remove skin from your body parts! It is wise to wear protective clothing.
ART S/S rad cover
Powerbronze airflow screen
ignition advancer
fender extender
Oxford heated gips
upside down eccentrics
Kleen and tank stickers removed and ZRXOC ones put on
Horn moved
Stainless chain guard
Reduced rear mudguard
44 tooth Hard alloy Renthal rear sprocket (Bronze)
little ben clock
ZRX 1200 sidepanel badges
stainless steel bar ends
Polished heel plates, grab handles & radiator shrouds
Stripped & laquered fork legs & radiator ends.
Clock faces re-done green on white with ZRX logo
Octopus removed
Full Akrapovic e marked system with removeable baffle.