Santa was late, but its here now

[Gremlin]

I would like to introduce a new bike to the KB gargre. Went and picked her up yesterday morning from Mt Eden. Wanted to grab some scenic pictures of her in a good spot, except there were nasty cars ruining the view, so you'll have to make do with ones from Clevedon.

She's a 1996 Kawasaki ZX-7R P1, first of the new shape, when most of the suspension bugs had been ironed out. Even better, a previous owner has fitted an ohlins rear shock, braided brake lines, and a muzzy pipe, that announces the arrival of the 750cc engine. Also, the tail has been reduced to the digits on the plate (chopped to the digits, very nice) and indicators. A radar mount is there for the future too

Two rides so far, all up done about 300km. Trying to take it easy, but the bike seems very well set up, giving me huge confidence to just drop it into the corners at will, but I'm not pushing the speed, not from stepping up from the zzr250.

Needless to say, the bike rocks, seems to be in very good condition. It makes mincemeat out of any traffic, and pulls from 1700 revs in traffic. Gear changes for overtaking aren't really required, unless you want to be done real quick. I really really love her, and hope to have many years yet to enjoy.

So, for those like skelstar, drool away

so hanging out for a big bike so Im living vicariously through you instead.

edit: first pic, the bike is on the left, weasel's is on the right

[MidnightMike]

I was waiting for this, what a beaut congrats grem

[limbimtimwim]

Well done Santa.

Isn't it cool how the 7R, 10 years on, still looks great.. Especially your one. Well done.

[John]

ha, I have touched your bike gremlin THATS RIGHT! me and tristan TOUCHED it!

So shame, I've had you and your bike, go get a new clean one. Nice bike have fun with it, now tell me - do you like powerwheelies?

[Nicksta]

congratts, nice bike...

[Gremlin]

ha, I have touched your bike gremlin THATS RIGHT! me and tristan TOUCHED it!

...now tell me - do you like powerwheelies?

least you didn't smash this one up eh??

I wouldn't know, plenty of time for that later when I have a better grasp on it. I'm finding I'm actually (on the whole) better at obeying the speed limit now. The pipe sounds soo good, I'm not fussed to push it to the limit.

But of course ya gotta overtake the odd car, so then you break the limit big time

[Karma]

Talk about sunburn, I look like this guy --->

Pretty powerful bike, well it looks it from behind anyways

Still too much mouve (sp?) for my liking

[Zed]

A 'Green Machine'! Very well done Gremlin.

I know you'll love the upgrade!! :spudflip:

[flash]

mmm wana swap it for nothing?, or just give it to me?. itl make my day i promise

[gamgee]

awesome bike, you're getting me more and more hooked on a zx*somethingorother*r

[RantyDave]

Nice. Absolutely immaculate too. Go gentle for a while, eh

Dave

[Leong]

YES!! COngrats Gremlin, see you out on the roads sometime....

[Sniper]

Nice bike Gremlin

[Potzman]

Awesome stuff dude!
That bike rocks

Have fun playing on the new bike.

[Stevo]

Nice bike Gremlin

Ditto
That is obviously a pretty well looked after little green chamine. Well done and safe riding.