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Jim's ZXR750 Build
I'll say first off that this will most likely be a long build due to the usual restrictions of work, kids, wife, money, etc!
But in saying that I've managed to finish two builds on the same type of bike in recent years (1 road, 1 track) so I'm confident this one will get finished, sometime.
The bike I've decided to fighter is a 1994 ZXR750 L2, previously green, white and blue. My road bike is in similar colours so that can scratch the riding itch while the fighter is being built.
My plan for the bike is to keep the 750 motor stock and go nuts on the style. In the future I would like to throw a 900 into it for the rideability but for now the 750 will do.
Styling wise I have already got a mask headlight from MildersMasks in the UK which has set the scene for the build which I hope will include a MildersMasks front guard, belly pan, upswept seat unit and an Acewell dash blended into the tank. Paint scheme has already started with the headlight mask so gone try to follow that along the build.
I've attached some photos of the mountain I have to climb!
I'm always open to opinions, criticism and advice as this is my first build and I will most likely go wrong several times before its complete.
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Looks like your off to a good start with a solid plan
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Nice. Keep it coming mate!
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Went to fit a ZX7R swinger I have (realise it's not much different but does away with the torque arm) only to find its missingn the inner sleeve!
New inner sleeve and bearings for that swinger to pay for now! On the plus side it's one thing that doesn't need any more work!
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I think I have a spare one somewhere in the shed
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Mate; LEGEND!
Do you still have that good shock too? Will bring over those rearsets for you to try?
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Yep got the shock in a tub. Sounds good
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PM me your number again and I'll try to head over to yours by the weekend.
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Decisions decisions!
Buy off the shelf or attempt to build full custom? That goes for the tail unit, front guard and belly pan.
With little experience of building bike parts from scratch with nothing more than forum threads and YouTube for guidance I have concerns I'll make a dogs dinner of it!
But on the other side it'll cost me $300 almost for the seat unit I want to be flier red and it'll still need modifying to fit!
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I spotted a German style unit in the UK for £75 but they're quoting £95 for delivery! And with it being a standard item it'd need a lot of mods to make it fit and to fit the seat to it.
Thinking of hacking up a ZXR race tail unit I have to make that into what I want but need to do some more planning first.
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Just picked up a set of Pirellia Diablo Rosso tyres, new 430 chain and M4 carbon can for $220 from the MCA sale!
Winner!
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would the chain be a 530? because 430 seems mighty small lol?
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oh and you look like you have great ideas for the build, can't wait to see the rest of it!
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Ah, yes 530! Pudding fingers on iPhone!
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Finally got a rolling chassis together!
Small step maybe but it gives me chance to look at the bike on its wheels rather than just stands. Big thanks to Yella for the swingarm and shock.
Next step is the tail unit I think and I've been told Santa may have an Acewell dash for me and just possibly some time for my tank with Ben at ExtremeCreations for a recessed mount.
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Bought moulding foam today so gonna have a crack at making my own seat unit; not sure how this one will end but suppose it's worth a try!
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Good on ya mate. Everyone has to have at least one shot at making their own tail piece.
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Did a quick and rough "photoshop" of what I'm thinking of, ideas/comments?
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If the white part is infill then it is going to look very bulky. This can work in a "bull terrier" kind of look, so as long as you keep everything stumpy it will look pretty tough. If the white is just a void area and that black line is the subframe then you're on to something for sure!
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Sorry; white/grey area is just fill where I couldn't match the background.
Gonna start trimming up the tail unit tonight and then start forming up the new unit.
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Anyone got any advice where I can find aluminium box section or square bar? Got a mate who can do the fab but I want to give him the materials so I'm not taking the piss too bad!
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Action Aluminium is who I use, there will be plenty of suppliers around.
Make sure you get a grade that welds nicely if it'll be welded.
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I get mine from
Action Aluminium
87 Victoria Street,Smithfield NSW 2164
P 02 9604 4866
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Easy metal at Wetherill park is another you can get any size and they will cut to size
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So after months of procrastinating and saving for the impending arrival of son number 2 I've bitten the bullet and put the OEM seat unit back on rather than slow the project any further by trying to create a single seat unit from scratch.
Since putting the original seat unit iback on I've come to like the look of it again so aren't too bothered by not finishing the custom seat idea but I haven't given up on it yet completely, more just wanting to get some momentum going with the rest if the build while that parts comes together more slowly.
A set of billet triples is on the cards from the UK at a very cheap price but have to figure out where to relocate the ignition switch as they don't have a bracket for one.
That's about all the progress I've got to report on so far but hopefully it'll start to pick up again as I'm hoping to be roadworthy for the first time I get a ride out after our son arrives.
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Keen to see what you do buddy as I'm in the middle of building a 94 zx6.
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Gonna try to do a front end swap between my 2 bikes this weekend; Standard ZXR750 front end put back onto the faired road bike and the adjustable ZX7R front end onto the fighter.
Not much of a change but it's what I've got on hand and it has 6 pot brakes and the forks were rebuilt recently too so it should be a good swap.
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Nice build!
What's the name of the headlight and how's the light output on it?
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The headlight is a Milders Masks Sketch.
I haven't wired up the headlight yet but I'm told it's decent. Unfortunately for me they've started fitting HID lights as standard on their masks now but my order was delivered before the change.
Great company to deal with too.
http://www.mildersmasks.com
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So after saying I'm on a limited budget, (blah, blah, blah) I made a trip to ExtremeCreations only to look at a rear disc that it turns out wasn't available I've walked out with a shiny new Acewell Digital dash! That place is too tempting to walk out of empty handed!
In saying that Ben have me an old expansion tank he had laying around as he had no use for it! Top bloke who I'll be seeing again for a tank recessed mount for my new Acewell once funds allow!
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So now my faired bike won't start so gotta sort that out before I do anything on the fighter.
Still waiting on parts to come in before I can do my front end swap then hopefully things will start moving again!
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So son number 2 has arrived and is giving us the usual sleepless nights and tiresome days but during my time off I've managed to get a few things done while I'm waiting on parts to arrive and deals to be done on parts I'm looking to buy.
I finally bit the bullet and put an angle grinder disc through my rear subframe The. Having a mate weld it up to shortening it quite a bit but still retaining the standard rear light bracket and a few of the mounting holes for the tail unit. I've also decided to have a chance ack at reshaping my OEM tail unit by beating it up and reforming it by hand to suit the new shortened subframe. Not too sure how it'll work out but from the small bit I've had a try with the heat gun it's come out pretty good some I'm hoping it won't look too shit once it's finished!
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Just missed out on a pair of forks and callipers fur my fighter; bugger! Ah well, should have a set available in summer from another source so all remains well.
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The grinder was the big step mate; you'll be on a roll from here.
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After taking the step of chopping the subframe I've decided to get eBaying and have picked up a new rear light with integrated indicators and a belly pan.