I ride a 12 and my brother in-law just got a 98 ZX9

Chango · 06-14-2009, 08:16 AM

I there anyone still active here?

I was wanting to know is there any particular issues he should be aware of?

For example the 12 s all have stator/head light issues at some point.

zx12bry · 06-14-2009, 11:33 AM

Hi chango. I had a 99 zx9r but sold it for my 12. The 99 and 98 models supposedly had gearbox issues but mine was fine try here for more info http://www.zx-9r.net

arkninjazx9 · 06-15-2009, 07:51 PM

Carb icing is all I ever heard of....mine was bulletproof

kz550 · 06-19-2009, 06:06 PM

Love my green 2000 9r. No problems to think of for normal street and canyon driving. Heard that the frame is subject to cracking from wheelie dropping, but that's about it mechanically. It's an awesome road bike for long distances, mine having a touring shield which is about 2" taller than the stock bike.

Best bike I've ever owned. Love it so much I'm considering another. Yes two!

shiphteey · 06-20-2009, 04:19 AM

I've been having fun with the 98-99 model...type my screen name in youtube along with "zx9r" and see for yourself!

jragates · 06-21-2009, 06:43 AM

pretty tough bike if your heavy you will pop fork seals doing wheelies,, sprockets 1 down in front 2 up in rear give you nice power i got the ignition advancer for $50 from the dealer it was worth it along with a stage 1 jet and slip on exhaust and your good to go,,i put in the dyno jet kit buy hear ivans is the best for that bike

1bad zx-9 · 08-02-2009, 09:37 AM

I have a A 98 nine with a 2003 nose on it an i have never had to do any thing to it but turn the key an just ride it

smudgezx9r · 08-18-2009, 01:12 AM

Hi zx12bry,

I have just bought a zx9r c2 on a 99 plate, when I was riding it for the second time I slipped into a false neutral between 3rd & 4th, is that part of the problems that you have heard about or is there more? I must admit she needs some work to her and I did buy her cheap, so I can't really complain, I love her to bits already, had her for a week, gt 22k on her & some service History to 11k, rides like a dream though.

Cheers smudgezx9r

zx12bry · 08-19-2009, 01:03 AM

Hi smudezx9r clean up all the ball joints and linkages on the gear sellector
that should help. try having a look on that site I posted on earlyer post, it's mostly uk site

smudgezx9r · 08-20-2009, 01:24 AM

Hi zx12bry,

Cleaned all joints and tightened footpeg, was loose, haven't had a false since, cheers for that, I will look on that site you mentioned too.

Thanks for the advice mate,

smudgezx9r

zx12bry · 08-20-2009, 08:44 AM

Glad I could help mate



06-14-2009, 08:16 AM	#1
Chango Senior Member From: Indiana Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 273	I ride a 12 and my brother in-law just got a 98 ZX9 I there anyone still active here? I was wanting to know is there any particular issues he should be aware of? For example the 12 s all have stator/head light issues at some point.

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06-14-2009, 11:33 AM	#2
zx12bry Junior Member From: Aberdeenshire Scotland Joined: May 2009 I Ride: 05 zx12r Posts: 15	Hi chango. I had a 99 zx9r but sold it for my 12. The 99 and 98 models supposedly had gearbox issues but mine was fine try here for more info http://www.zx-9r.net



06-15-2009, 07:51 PM	#3
arkninjazx9 Member From: arkansas Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 58	Carb icing is all I ever heard of....mine was bulletproof



06-19-2009, 06:06 PM	#4
kz550 Junior Member From: Blackfoot, ID Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 8	Love my green 2000 9r. No problems to think of for normal street and canyon driving. Heard that the frame is subject to cracking from wheelie dropping, but that's about it mechanically. It's an awesome road bike for long distances, mine having a touring shield which is about 2" taller than the stock bike. Best bike I've ever owned. Love it so much I'm considering another. Yes two!



06-20-2009, 04:19 AM	#5
shiphteey Senior Member From: VA Joined: May 2003 I Ride: ZX-12R & EX250 I Race: ZX-12R & EX250 Posts: 4,406	I've been having fun with the 98-99 model...type my screen name in youtube along with "zx9r" and see for yourself!



06-21-2009, 06:43 AM	#6
jragates Senior Member From: NY syracuse Joined: May 2005 Posts: 651	pretty tough bike if your heavy you will pop fork seals doing wheelies,, sprockets 1 down in front 2 up in rear give you nice power i got the ignition advancer for $50 from the dealer it was worth it along with a stage 1 jet and slip on exhaust and your good to go,,i put in the dyno jet kit buy hear ivans is the best for that bike



08-02-2009, 09:37 AM	#7
1bad zx-9 Junior Member From: North Carolina Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 13	I have a A 98 nine with a 2003 nose on it an i have never had to do any thing to it but turn the key an just ride it



08-18-2009, 01:12 AM	#8
smudgezx9r Junior Member From: East Anglia (UK) Joined: Aug 2009 I Ride: Kawasaki ZX9 C2 1999 Posts: 3	Hi zx12bry, I have just bought a zx9r c2 on a 99 plate, when I was riding it for the second time I slipped into a false neutral between 3rd & 4th, is that part of the problems that you have heard about or is there more? I must admit she needs some work to her and I did buy her cheap, so I can't really complain, I love her to bits already, had her for a week, gt 22k on her & some service History to 11k, rides like a dream though. Cheers smudgezx9r



08-19-2009, 01:03 AM	#9
zx12bry Junior Member From: Aberdeenshire Scotland Joined: May 2009 I Ride: 05 zx12r Posts: 15	Hi smudezx9r clean up all the ball joints and linkages on the gear sellector that should help. try having a look on that site I posted on earlyer post, it's mostly uk site



08-20-2009, 01:24 AM	#10
smudgezx9r Junior Member From: East Anglia (UK) Joined: Aug 2009 I Ride: Kawasaki ZX9 C2 1999 Posts: 3	Hi zx12bry, Cleaned all joints and tightened footpeg, was loose, haven't had a false since, cheers for that, I will look on that site you mentioned too. Thanks for the advice mate, smudgezx9r



08-20-2009, 08:44 AM	#11
zx12bry Junior Member From: Aberdeenshire Scotland Joined: May 2009 I Ride: 05 zx12r Posts: 15	Glad I could help mate