[{"id": 11196665, "authorName": "mr_smee", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mr_smee/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Six-thousand miles, every one of them exhilarating or terrifying. Fantastic machine.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1681325352, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11197797, "authorName": "adenning2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/adenning2/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mr_smee if it were me riding, probably terrifying.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1681329855, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11197800, "authorName": "adenning2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/adenning2/", "bidAmount": 420, "content": "$420 bid placed by adenning2", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1681329869, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11198408, "authorName": "cgrahamksu", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cgrahamksu/", "bidAmount": 1994, "content": "$1,994 bid placed by cgrahamksu", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1681332626, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11198458, "authorName": "cgrahamksu", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cgrahamksu/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "How is the transmission? Was this one part of the factory recall for the 2nd gear issue, and if so was it addressed?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1681332833, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11199159, "authorName": "SLVR1 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/slvr1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@cgrahamksu the transmission is fine. I've never had a problem. If you have any information on a factory recall, please share. I've never heard of anything, but the bike was over 20 years old when I acquired it. I'm planning to do a riding video, I just need to figure out how to mount my phone.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1681335933, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11201803, "authorName": "cgrahamksu", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cgrahamksu/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@SLVR1 - I don't remember if the recall was for all 1994 ZX9s - I bought one new that year and mine was part of the recall. Kawasaki's website only lists recalls back to 2008, but supposedly you can contact Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. by phone at 866-802-9381 or by email at consumer.services@kawasaki-usa.com for recall information about your vehicle. If you're not experiencing any issues, that's a great sign!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1681391499, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11203264, "authorName": "2caddiesandaMach1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/2caddiesandamach1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Absolutely perfect for it's era. Just look at that paint job and graphics! Pure 90s.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1681404087, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11208640, "authorName": "SLVR1 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/slvr1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1681429984, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11209037, "authorName": "Skrappy73", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/skrappy73/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This was my dream bike back in the day!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1681435179, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11209055, "authorName": "Skrappy73", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/skrappy73/", "bidAmount": 2710, "content": "$2,710 bid placed by Skrappy73", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1681435456, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11216174, "authorName": "SLVR1 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/slvr1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@2caddiesandaMach1 & @Skrappy73 thanks for sharing your appreciation. I do think the color scheme has aged well.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1681509240, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11216352, "authorName": "SLVR1 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/slvr1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@cgrahamksu I dug into what you mentioned and took your advice. Kawasaki Customer Care states the following \"There is no recall on this bike. There is a recommended factory recommendation for the hard shifting issue. I did check on the part number required for the repair, it is no longer available.\". So, I did what one does, I went on E-Bay and bought the part for $40! It will be here early next week. I asked if they had any record of the part being replaced in the past but I have not heard back. I can share the e-mails with however is interested. I believe it's not needed, I've put 100,000 miles on Japanese sports bikes in the last 25+ years and the bike shifts fine as you can see in the videos I added below. Let me know if you have any other concerns with the bike or need any info. Happy Bidding!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1681509868, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11216429, "authorName": "cgrahamksu", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cgrahamksu/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@slvr1 - that's great news! That you went the extra mile and obtained the part just in case tells me that you are meticulous in your care of bikes! This is going to be a great auction!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1681510113, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11221277, "authorName": "RTZX9r", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rtzx9r/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great bike, had the same color combo and year in the late 90\u2019s. A few questions if you can please help\u2026\r\n\r\nAny signs of anything being repainted or fairings replaced? Do the right and left still have the foam on the back sides? Any signs that it\u2019s been tipped over (don\u2019t see any per pics)\r\n\r\nIs the long straight scratch on the front fender a scratch or crack?\r\n\r\nDid the carb clean and new jets get rid of the flat spot around 6k rpm?\r\n\r\nThanks!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1681582887, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11224378, "authorName": "SLVR1 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/slvr1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good questions. The paint appears to be all original on original factory plastics. I\u2019m pretty sure the foam is there. There are no telltales signs of a tip over. All the dings and scratch\u2019s appear to be from storage. The only damaged that occurred under my ownership is the scratch on the swing arm from a different model stand then shown in the pictures. \r\n\r\nThe front fender is cracked clean through. I\u2019ve had an eBay alert set for 5 years, and have not found a mint red one. \r\n\r\nThere is no flat spot, you can see the riding videos.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1681600735, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11231819, "authorName": "RFChas", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rfchas/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Did I just skip past every Ducati and check out every Ninja? Yeaaaasssss, I did. ZX-R bikes man I dig 'em. 16k redline on my 636 is a riot. Good seeing these bikes here and this one is especially cool. Cheers all", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1681683649, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11235189, "authorName": "SLVR1 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/slvr1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Here is the kit for the recommended service for bikes experiencing the hard gear changed mentioned below. This will be included with the sale to the winning bidder. Again, I do not believe the bike shifts hard, also below you can find riding/shifting videos. I\u2019ve purchased this and I\u2019m including this to satisfy the enquiry on the topic. Two days left, Happy bidding.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1681749820, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11238969, "authorName": "RTZX9r", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rtzx9r/", "bidAmount": 2899, "content": "$2,899 bid placed by RTZX9r", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1681765194, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11240691, "authorName": "SLVR1 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/slvr1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I was asked the engine number, here it is. ZX900BE004248", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1681776927, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11240830, "authorName": "SLVR1 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/slvr1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@RTZX9r here are some pictures of the foam on the inside of the side fairings alone with the additional engine pictures.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1681778443, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11240880, "authorName": "RTZX9r", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rtzx9r/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@SLVR1 excellent, thank you! Forgot to ask earlier as well\u2026 are the marks on the fuel tank scratches (belt buckle etc) or residue from a tank protector?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1681779038, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11240944, "authorName": "SLVR1 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/slvr1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Scratches. A tank protector would cover the area pretty well.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1681779908, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11242212, "authorName": "danporges", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/danporges/", "bidAmount": 3000, "content": "$3,000 bid placed by danporges", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1681822117, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11242782, "authorName": "atwoodtja", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/atwoodtja/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I put 35k miles on my '94 zx-9r back in the day, so I know this bike inside and out. This one appears as good as any example you will find these days. The only change I would make, if you plan to ride it instead of just display it, is to swap a 1997 zx-9r swingarm onto it, which has a better casting that fixes the chain slider rubbing the chain constantly. There is one on ebay now for $35, for example. Good luck with the sale :)", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1681827901, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11244080, "authorName": "SLVR1 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/slvr1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@atwoodtja, thanks for your comment and compliment on the condition of the bike. Interesting comment about the swing arm. I had a peek at the chain slider, it doesn\u2019t appear to have made contact with the chain. I don\u2019t agree with your statement that it rubs constantly and if the bike is to be ridden that it needs a new model years swingarm.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1681837838, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11246059, "authorName": "b757ninja", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/b757ninja/", "bidAmount": 3250, "content": "$3,250 bid placed by b757ninja", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1681844854, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11248110, "authorName": "KC-Chief", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kc-chief/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I am a former owner of a ZX9R (NOT THIS ONE), and can say they are wonderful bikes. Compared to the Gixxers of this era, which required chiropractic work after each ride (I owned those too), these are relatively comfortable, and spirited at the same time. I also had a ZX7 of this vintage, and the ZX9R was superior in every way. \r\n\r\nThis bike looks like the perfect driver, it's in great shape, but has enough miles you shouldn't feel guilty for riding it. Hopefully it goes to an appreciative home!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1681853230, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11251038, "authorName": "SLVR1 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/slvr1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Last day Team Green! If you have any questions or need any pictures or videos, let me know. Happy Bidding.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1681908077, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11252288, "authorName": "TooEuro", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tooeuro/", "bidAmount": 3350, "content": "$3,350 bid placed by TooEuro", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1681919819, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11252309, "authorName": "TooEuro", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tooeuro/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My wife is gonna kill me. But I'll die happy!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1681919905, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11254101, "authorName": "jackword", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jackword/", "bidAmount": 3500, "content": "$3,500 bid placed by jackword", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1681928245, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11254821, "authorName": "Stc454", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stc454/", "bidAmount": 3700, "content": "$3,700 bid placed by Stc454", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1681930762, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11254947, "authorName": "jackword", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jackword/", "bidAmount": 3800, "content": "$3,800 bid placed by jackword", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1681931125, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11254956, "authorName": "Stc454", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stc454/", "bidAmount": 3900, "content": "$3,900 bid placed by Stc454", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1681931146, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11254983, "authorName": "RTZX9r", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rtzx9r/", "bidAmount": 4000, "content": "$4,000 bid placed by RTZX9r", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1681931230, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11255021, "authorName": "RTZX9r", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rtzx9r/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 4/19/23 for $4,000 to RTZX9r", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1681931351, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 11255041, "authorName": "adenning2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/adenning2/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats @RTZX9r. Good buy. As always, if only it were in the West!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1681931397, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11255052, "authorName": "Wadegarett", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wadegarett/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Probably one of the best deals I\u2019ve seen on BAT", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1681931437, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11255062, "authorName": "RTZX9r", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rtzx9r/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks all - super excited to have another 94 9r in the garage. Has been over 20 years since I had this same year/color combo. Wife approved as well (as long as I clear out a 08 K1200S).", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1681931473, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11255374, "authorName": "Pwilson45", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pwilson45/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "These are terrific sport bikes, not the fastest or lightest, but a solid, super durable and reasonably comfortable all-rounder. I expected higher $$.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1681932852, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11256474, "authorName": "SLVR1 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/slvr1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@RTZX9r congratulations! Email sent, let\u2019s connect soon.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1681936502, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11258615, "authorName": "RTZX9r", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rtzx9r/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@SLVR1 thanks, email sent back.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1681948477, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11262725, "authorName": "trailerjoe", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trailerjoe/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "GEEZE...Looks to be an outstanding SOLD bike price for an offering on BaT! Could own this bike and ride it...enjoy it for a year or 2 and sell it without losing any money...IMO! Congrats to the new owner!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1682012328, "type": "comment"}]