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    Question Zx7r?

    I'm looking at upgrading the viffer and have been looking around at several bikes. One in particular that has caught my attention is the late 90's (97 onwards) ZX7R. I'm looking for a bit of feedback on these bikes as i have heard a few dodgy things about kawakas (i.e the ZXR400's tendancy to munch head gaskets, which i have seen first hand). So fire away, any feedback negative or positive would be muchly appreaciated. Cheers
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    they feel long, and heavy compared to moden bikes

    but are solid onthe road, and not as twity as moden bikes, seam rock solid and reliable.

    bit of a cult bike

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    Definitely a cult bike. One I've also had an interest in.

    Kawasaki made them for years (think from around 1997 to 2003). Read a second hand review in Performance Bike Mag and they raved about it. Basically said what Cajun has just said. Just keep in mind with old bikes that you'll end up with a lot of the repair work that the seller is trying to offload. Seals, bearings, most things that can wear out. Basically all of what I found with my VFR

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    Ive taken the ZX-7RR for a ride.

    WEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE EEEEEEE!!!!

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    Very solid bike imo, hauls arse too.

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    The "latest" model you have seen was made from 96 to 03 approx (depends on country as to when manufacture ended). Very minor changes in these years, colours did change from year to year.

    Carbed, heavy compared to a modern 600, but will teach you to ride a bike much better than the new 600, fantastic front end, that you can really learn to ride. I have ridden the front end hard on every bike since.

    Only issue is that as normal, they are an older bike. Also check the coolant overflow bottle for cracking around the mount points (older models were very prone, and the replacement bottle is improved)
    Quote Originally Posted by Jane Omorogbe from UK MSN on the KTM990SM
    It's barking mad and if it doesn't turn you into a complete loon within half an hour of cocking a leg over the lofty 875mm seat height, I'll eat my Arai.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Gremlin View Post
    ....but will teach you to ride a bike much better than the new 600...
    How the ***** do you qualify that statement..?!!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by boomer View Post
    How the ***** do you qualify that statement..?!!!
    a 600 is much easier to ride, it changes directions more easily, it brakes better.

    ie, you fuck up a corner, and the 600 is going to cover your ass (arse for H) a lot easier than a zx7r will. You have to do a lot more work on the zx7r to fix the same problem, than on a modern 600.

    My own experience: Came into a corner on a gsxr600, too quick for my relaxed mindset. Quick thought of oops, touch of brake, lots of speed scrubbed off, touch on handlebar, and it dropped into the corner easy as. Didn't have to do the same on the zx7r, but its heavier, brakes are not as good (braided lines help, but still don't put it on par) and doesn't drop into corners with a little touch.

    I know, because I owned a zx7r, and rode a 600 quite a bit (and got myself out of a few oopsies on both bikes). I still maintain that newbies shouldn't just upgrade to brand new 600 for the above thinking. Its only when you get yourself into shit, that you know whether or not you can handle it.

    edit: With the zx7r's weight, you also have to ride more conventional lines, and can't quickly change direction, but the weight then assists out of corners, with easy drive.
    Quote Originally Posted by Jane Omorogbe from UK MSN on the KTM990SM
    It's barking mad and if it doesn't turn you into a complete loon within half an hour of cocking a leg over the lofty 875mm seat height, I'll eat my Arai.

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    another vfr

    Why not just upgrade VFR? the kawa looks sportier and will be quicker in a straight line, but then you have the riding position(weight on wrists)less fuel range, compared the the vfr, also the kawas engine sounds like a jar of nails rattling around,they are a strong engine that wont go bang but do wear parts out quicker than most other jap bikes, Ive had one and the rings went at 40k, and it had oil changes every 3k.

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    Nah, would rather stick to the sports bikes rather than do the sporty/toury compromise. Riding position doesn't worry me, I'm 6"4 and still take the NC30 on big road trips haha, just gotta handle the knots in the shoulders afterwards.
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    the other thing is the zx7r being a cult bike usual have a rather high price tag compared to other bikes of same error. often can pick up a late model 600 for same price, or even less money

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    Luv 'em! Definitely a modern classic bike I'd like to own. Go the whole hog and get an RR model for a real piece of WSBK exclusivity at a bargain basement price and you'll probably never lose money on it.
    Sure it's not a modern fuel injected soul-less wonder bike but that's half the charm unless you are intending to race it, even then it's still a quick bike.
    I may have just bought a later model race bike but I'll be hanging on to my ol' carb'd R1 for exactly those reasons.

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    Quote Originally Posted by MidnightMike View Post
    Ive taken the ZX-7RR for a ride.

    WEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE EEEEEEE!!!!
    You should have bought it

    Quote Originally Posted by slowpoke View Post
    Luv 'em! Definitely a modern classic bike I'd like to own. Go the whole hog and get an RR model for a real piece of WSBK exclusivity at a bargain basement price and you'll probably never lose money on it.
    Good luck with getting your hands on a genuine RR. 15 were brought into the country, most of them were raced and I dunno how many have been crashed.
    Mine won't be up for sale anytime soon I can guarantee you that!
    That said, for most intents and purposes you'll be better off with a zx7r - can take a pillion, first gear isn't nearly as tall, higher top-speed, don't have to worry about bogging down the flat-slides, etc...

    The zx7rr is a good stunt bike too:
    [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4vOFaeSK81k&eurl=http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=68745[/youtube]
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    Quote Originally Posted by Mikkel View Post
    Good luck with getting your hands on a genuine RR. 15 were brought into the country, most of them were raced and I dunno how many have been crashed.
    3 odd years ago, a waipukurau dealership had one for sale.

    Chose a modified r instead, still a fantastic bike, and it doesn't differ too much from the rr in the real world. (If riding in the real world, the r will be better anyway)
    Quote Originally Posted by Jane Omorogbe from UK MSN on the KTM990SM
    It's barking mad and if it doesn't turn you into a complete loon within half an hour of cocking a leg over the lofty 875mm seat height, I'll eat my Arai.

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    I have just my '92 back on the road. I have fitted '06 ZX6R forks, wheels, brakes, and rear shock. I like it a lot! The turn-in is sharp, the brakes great, especially compared to the original POS calipers. The green/white/blue paintjob is a bit of a shocker and looks pretty dated, but hey, you can't see it when you're riding.

    I have found of couple of ZXR/ZX7R sites, the first is mainly a reference site, and the second is a message board.

    http://www.webzxr.co.uk/

    http://www.redmonkey.com/7r/index.ph...=.%2Fstart.php

    The message board can turn into a bit of a bitchfest, but it does have some quite knowledgeable guys on there.

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