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-df-
2nd October 2006, 10:06
Well, a fellow KB purchased my YZF600, and it worked out perfectly for me to pick up my new bike on Sat, my all time dream bike a '97 ZX7R (sure its not the fastest...but damn does it look good :cool: ) Took it for a ride on Sunday...yay for auckland weather, thounder clouds and lightning, but I didn't care, I was on my new bike :2thumbsup although I was riding like a pansey seeing as I didn't know the bike at all.

Still doesn't feel that much faster then my YZF, even tho there is supposed to be 30+hp difference, maybe its just smoother in its delivery. The 2 bikes weigh basically the same as well...maybe I have to get those ram intakes working at higher speeds :wari:

Anyone else with a 7r that has any tips on the bike?

Also really want to try a track day with this bike, but only have jeans (have a bike jacket and boots tho)...I'm guessing this wouldn't be the smartest thing to do?
The Pastor
2nd October 2006, 10:27
I'd race in jeans, but im hard kore.
sugilite
2nd October 2006, 11:40
Congrats on the new bike, welcome to the Green side! :cool:
Bytor
2nd October 2006, 11:45
Great bikes! If I could have a garage full of bikes I'd def have one. Still thinks it's one of the sexiest, mean looking mother fu**ing sports bikes ever, esp in the red/purple.
beyond
2nd October 2006, 11:55
Congats mate :) Good stuff. I saw that on this site for sale. Looks nice.
Kflasher
2nd October 2006, 12:11
I lived on mine for 7yrs ('98), jacked the rear, dropped the front.
Made a real planted front end with heaps of feed back.
Take the time to set it up, you will be rewarded.
The rear suspension my be needing a rebuild (replacement) depending on km's, I replaced mine at about 35,000k's (should have been done sooner).
All in all very nice bike, heavy in today's standards but still very cool:2thumbsup
Zed
2nd October 2006, 12:23
Also really want to try a track day with this bike, but only have jeans (have a bike jacket and boots tho)...I'm guessing this wouldn't be the smartest thing to do?Congrats, i've heard the ZX-7R are great bikes! By all means do a track day but beg, steal, or borrow some leather or cordura pants, even draggin jeans would save your skin if you fell off. :yes:
kiwifruit
2nd October 2006, 12:50
congrats on the bike :D
very cool
branco
2nd October 2006, 15:58
welcome to the zx7r club. great bikes. was looking to sell mine due to back pain, but am glad no one bought it coz it is the bees knees.
WINJA
2nd October 2006, 16:02
Best Thing To Do With A Zx7 Is To Bin It And Buy A Gsxr750 With The Insurance Money
-df-
2nd October 2006, 16:25
cheers guys, will look into the suspension as its done 40k now and could probably do with a freshen up.

Just went to the garage to take her for a ride as the weather cleared a bit only to find the rear tire flat! So thought, take the wheel off and go pump it up to see if its a quick or slow leak, to find out my "universal" race stands dont fit it!! the swing arm is to big...doh!...anyone wanting a "universal" race stand?!??


Best Thing To Do With A Zx7 Is To Bin It And Buy A Gsxr750 With The Insurance Money

Sorry Winja, but some people like style as well as performance :whistle:
WINJA
2nd October 2006, 16:29
cheers guys, will look into the suspension as its done 40k now and could probably do with a freshen up.

Just went to the garage to take her for a ride as the weather cleared a bit only to find the rear tire flat! So thought, take the wheel off and go pump it up to see if its a quick or slow leak, to find out my "universal" race stands dont fit it!! the swing arm is to big...doh!...anyone wanting a "universal" race stand?!??



Sorry Winja, but some people like style as well as performance :whistle:


WHICH OF THOSE 2 THINGS HAS THE 7 GOT?
-df-
2nd October 2006, 16:34
WHICH OF THOSE 2 THINGS HAS THE 7 GOT?

Step 1: Open your eyes in front of one
Step 2: Ride one so you know what you are talking about
Step 3: Get a life :lol:
WINJA
2nd October 2006, 16:38
Step 1: Open your eyes in front of one
Step 2: Ride one so you know what you are talking about
Step 3: Get a life :lol:

DID RIDE ONE BACK IN ABOUT 96 , THEY WERE LAME COMPARED TO THE GSXR750T IN EVERY RECPECT, RODE ONE AGAIN A FEW YEARS LATER AND IT WAS TILL LAME
-df-
2nd October 2006, 16:45
DID RIDE ONE BACK IN ABOUT 96 , THEY WERE LAME COMPARED TO THE GSXR750T IN EVERY RECPECT, RODE ONE AGAIN A FEW YEARS LATER AND IT WAS TILL LAME

Sure performace is a bit down on the GSXR, but I guess its the style thing I mentioned before that you are lacking...

Performance can always be solved, looks can't (Although I still like the GSXR, just prefer the 7R myself as I consider it right up there with a ducati on looks).

anyway :beer:
awesker
2nd October 2006, 16:47
pics plzz!!!11
-df-
2nd October 2006, 16:48
Winja...SUZUKI TR50...enough said.
-df-
2nd October 2006, 16:50
pics plzz!!!11

Was planning to get some today, but with the weather and the tire...I'll try tomorrow. Altho thats the bike in my Avatar (notice the rain seeping into the garage :crybaby: )
WINJA
2nd October 2006, 16:58
Winja...SUZUKI TR50...enough said.

WHATS WRONG WITH A TR50 ITS MY FAVOURITE BIKE EVER , I GOT A GSXR1000K3 AS WELL AND THAT WOULD BLOW YOUR HEAP OF SHIT OFF THE ROAD SADLY ITS GOT THE SAME MASS PRODUCED BLAND STYLING LIKE YOUR BIKE HAS , UNLIKE MY TR50 THATS GOT IT ALL
-df-
2nd October 2006, 17:08
WHATS WRONG WITH A TR50 ITS MY FAVOURITE BIKE EVER , I GOT A GSXR1000K3 AS WELL AND THAT WOULD BLOW YOUR HEAP OF SHIT OFF THE ROAD SADLY ITS GOT THE SAME MASS PRODUCED BLAND STYLING LIKE YOUR BIKE HAS , UNLIKE MY TR50 THATS GOT IT ALL

hahaha, touchy!! so is it that time of the month is it? No shit your K3 would beat the shit out of my 7R, but guess what? I'd still be smiling all day long as I'd be on my ZX-7R. I'm not a racer, never will be, its not all about speed. 250km/h+ is all I'll ever need, and if I want more...a 900cc engine will go in, but the outside will stay the same.

anyway, this is turning into to much like a :jerry: show for my liking, peace out dude and take a chill pill. You like what you like, I like what I like.
WINJA
2nd October 2006, 17:13
hahaha, touchy!! so is it that time of the month is it? No shit your K3 would beat the shit out of my 7R, but guess what? I'd still be smiling all day long as I'd be on my ZX-7R. I'm not a racer, never will be, its not all about speed. 250km/h+ is all I'll ever need, and if I want more...a 900cc engine will go in, but the outside will stay the same.

anyway, this is turning into to much like a :jerry: show for my liking, peace out dude and take a chill pill. You like what you like, I like what I like.

I WASNT GETTING TOUCHY JUST GIVING YOU THE FACTS
Rizla
2nd October 2006, 17:43
If you have no luck with any of the gear in any of the bike shops, contact Kerrie at MSW (motorcycle safety wear). She tailor makes bike gear to fit. She will also alter any gear that you buy and that doesnt exactly fit to size. 09 309 9522. 31 Saint Kevins Arcade. K Road.
Sensei
2nd October 2006, 18:01
Enjoy nothing like a new Toy . Liked them ZX7Rs . Can't please everyone on here but who really is trying to & who gives a Fuck if they aren't . Nice bike dude .