bought myself a 4stroke

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Charles
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bought myself a 4stroke

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Had hoped to be able to travel long distances (to the UK and back) with the KR1S too, but I just don't have the courage to try. Had 2 strokers before that failed horribly on the motorway.

Found this (the one in front) bike in Holland and took it home immediately, a 1994 GPZ900r in very good nick:

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The return trip home (160miles) was perfect, the bike ran without effort at 120mph. It even passed the Tüv-test without any problems. The front brakes could be better (they are the same ones as on the KR1S), but on the whole I like it. Although it will never make me grin like the KR1S does, that bike is unrivalled and I'll never sell it.

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Post by Howie »

Nice one Charles, the 900r was & still is a cracking bike. That one looks mint.

What size wheels does the '94 version have?
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Congratulations Charles the 9r was,is a fantastic bike 8)

I think when you get to be a bit more familiar with it,it might just make you grin as much as the KR1s :wink: and that one looks to be very very nice =D>

Great buy :D

I'm going to add a PS Charles............That is a beauty,I'm not surprised you took it straight home.Thats one to keep mate
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That looks in fantastic condition, nice find.
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Hi Howie :)
Howie wrote: What size wheels does the '94 version have?
17" front and 18" rear just like the KR1S. It even came with the original owner manual and tools under the seat. I found several 900Rs that were cheaper than this one (€1450) but those weren't as good as this one. I wanted one from the nineties as those ones got the better brakes plus the 17" front wheel.

Hope to visit Cadwell with her next month .....

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Post by garye345 »

Nice buy there "Mavrick" 8)
You wont loose a penny on that one Charles,proper future classic! 8)
I used to be so care less,as if i could'nt careless.
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Hi Gary :D,

thanks, you're going to visit Cadwell on SATT 2010 too? Would be nice to see you again.

Charles
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Lovely looking bike Charles, bit more comfortable than the KR! for a man of your age :mrgreen:
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kwackman12 wrote: bit more comfortable than the KR! for a man of your age :mrgreen:
Yes, granddad :mrgreen:

See you next week!

Charles
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