Skiddz's zx7 of madness

[skiddz]

well guys, i have a zx7 to f**k with, its no pretty sight, but it sure is gonna be fun.

first some specs.

3000km on the motor, yes 3000km
a barnett racing clutch
key is missing
otherwise stock (not for long its in my hands remember)

sooooooo the plan is to fighter this bad boy where the cbr250 left off, im thinking gratuitous amounts of fibreglass, some paint that is "sick as aids" and alot of bling for no other reason than i like polishing shit.

pictures;

http://img852.imageshack.us/img852/6867/24294310150186670263932.jpg
http://img705.imageshack.us/img705/9575/24337410150186670133932.jpg
http://img696.imageshack.us/img696/6333/24417410150186669873932.jpg
http://img820.imageshack.us/img820/4347/24430110150186670303932.jpg


as you can she she is in WAYYYYY less than fantastic condition. but thats ok cos i got her for $600, so far already got me some renthals, some indicators, a headlight, some bar end mirrors and a few other bits n pieces


going to be epic, 2 green machines (this and my klx650 motard :D), going to have the green driveway of awesomeness, all i need now is a green ute.....

[Surt]

it aint gonna be another retro build thread mate ffs?!

[skiddz]

nah no retro here bud, going to be an aggressively styled build,

And so it begins....

http://imageshack.us/m/221/1521/24255610150186845263932g.jpg

[K6Thou]

Nice ... even though I'm a self proclaimed Gixerfile I have a soft spot for these old ZXRs.

[g man]

cant wait to see how it unfolds mate plenty of pics

[Surt]

quote:Originally posted by skiddz

nah no retro here bud, going to be an aggressively styled build,

And so it begins....

http://imageshack.us/m/221/1521/24255610150186845263932g.jpg


ok then im all eyes and ears skidds no key have u stolen it?

[Yella]

Gotta love a 7 fighter.

[skiddz]

The forks have some rust and pitting on them, whats my best option, source second hand ones, get them re-plated or just knock the high spots down and dont worry about it?

[BANDITROD]

Get some secondhand ones mate heaps cheaper than fucking around with the ones you have just keep you eye on ebay

[pav69]

a lot of the early ones had problems with pitting update to zx7 front end makes a big difference ,i have just done mine

[Yella]

I have a full key set for a 96 ZX7 in the shed (ignition, fuel and seat release) I could talked into parting with if you need it.

And I think Pav69 has a set of forks up at his place not sure if he want to sell or of condition but can't hurt to hit him up :)

[Yella]

quote:Originally posted by pav69

a lot of the early ones had problems with pitting update to zx7 front end makes a big difference ,i have just done mine


Looks like we posted at the same time :D:D

[skiddz]

yella, im having my lock re keyed or the reverse of that (key cut to suit lock) cos otherwise i cant get anything off the bike without the use of a crowbar

pav; isnt the front end of the latter models a smaller diam fork? is there any performance gain from the latter model forks? and if you still have a front end available how much do ya want for em?

also need front calipers if anyone has them beating around

[Gix11]

If you're going to change the front end just do the whole lot, forks clamps and all. Just push your original stem into the bottom clamp if the newer one is a different size.

[TurboKat]

quote:Originally posted by skiddz



also need front calipers if anyone has them beating around



I've got a set of L model calipers which will bolt straight onto your J model ZXR 750, (only called ZX7s in the U.S.)
I rebuilt them with genuine Kawasaki kits 2 years ago & they have 1 trackday old EBC HH (race compound) pads im them (the pads were $110)
$100 the pair if you're intetested.

[skiddz]

boom snap, done,

pm me some bank details and i shall wire some cash, thanks heaps

[pav69]

hey mate the later are bigger in the fork legs with better adjustment ,much better front end i have a 2000 zx7 on mine 6 pot calipers 43mm fork legs i think big improvment.

[pav69]

talk to jockney rebel(jim) spoke to him today he has a clean front end that will fit your bike