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Coxyzxr
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PostPosted: 18:32 - 18 Aug 2008    Post subject: ZXR 750 upgrade? Reply with quote
Hi guys. Looking to upgrade my bike in a few months. Now I will probably just upgrade to the L1 - L3 ZXR model (mine being the J1)

That means revised rear shock, better(faster) engine, 'real' ram air and a couple other goodies. I love ZXRNESS!

But... I'm certainly happy to hear suggestions, I'm quirky though, and I love the less common bikes(read not an R1), the ones with cult followings, or ones that got overshadowered by other makes or newer models so never really caught the mainstream eye.
Looking for 93 to about 99 year wise, superbikes/sportbikes but anything else goes.
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PostPosted: 10:44 - 20 Aug 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote
If you like the ZXR but want something 'newer', then just get the 7R?
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PostPosted: 11:22 - 20 Aug 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote
Whosthedaddy wrote:
If you like the ZXR but want something 'newer', then just get the 7R?


I read a ride artical stating it was the best of the bunch, My mate had one and it was fucking quick.
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PostPosted: 14:14 - 20 Aug 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote
Its rapidly becoming a modern classic as well, or so I'm lead to believe.
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PostPosted: 14:51 - 20 Aug 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote
Isn't the last of the ZXR's quicker than the 7R though?
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Coxyzxr
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PostPosted: 17:50 - 20 Aug 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote
Whosthedaddy wrote:
If you like the ZXR but want something 'newer', then just get the 7R?


Thanks for input guys, 7R, hmmm I umm and arhh about that one.

I don't like the looks 'as' much as the ZxR and the riding position is quite a bit different. My friend has the 7R and when I rode it I felt like I was ontop the bike, it felt weird.

The zxr riding position is like 'maximum agression', you're sitting IN the bike if that makes sense, perching forward slightly. I love this riding position.
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PostPosted: 19:07 - 20 Aug 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote
My M2 (the rare race version of the L) is up for sale if you're interested?

LOADS of engine upgrades and very reliable, its a very fast and rare machine with quality parts. Thumbs Up

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PostPosted: 19:36 - 20 Aug 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote
Old Blades are a lot more sit in than modern day tackle - if you can fit around their tanks that is.

Might not offer the character you get from an old skool Kawasaki though.

How about an up-and-over framed oil cooled GSXR?
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PostPosted: 07:55 - 21 Aug 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote
get one of these Thumbs Up
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Coxyzxr
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PostPosted: 11:57 - 21 Aug 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote
Deckx wrote:
get one of these Thumbs Up


As I said it's a thought, but generally I'd lean more towards a newer (to me) ZXR than a 7R.

In it's core it IS a better bike... Just older so needs more work to keep up.
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PostPosted: 20:19 - 21 Aug 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote
I understand where you are coming from in your idea of a bike thats a little different, or people are unaware of its greatness as I yurn for this too.

Its quirky (in my eyes anyways), certainly not at every bikers spot yet holds its own in the looks department. Just forget about servicing, reliability and availability of parts, no wait I'm talking about the ZXR. Brick Wall Laughing

Laverda 750S

https://www.matharugroup.com/images/laverda_750s.jpg

They do appear on eBay from time to time for less than £3000 if I remember.
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PostPosted: 21:16 - 21 Aug 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote
Was that a 750cc parallel twin. I saw a couple at rex judds a while ago and it was something pretty rare. Was a typical mid 90's looking thing and oozed of trick bits.
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Coxyzxr
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PostPosted: 19:47 - 25 Aug 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote
So I've been thinking about this for a while.

And yeah it's probably definitely going to be a newer zxr 750 ORRRRR the zx9r. Wow these things arn't overly popular, overshadowed by other makes and models at the time but to those who put the effort in claim they are still an amazing bike.

Basicly... what I'm looking for! Thumbs Up
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PostPosted: 19:50 - 25 Aug 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote
ZXR750 + ZX9R engine = Wink
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Mr Nice Guy
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PostPosted: 20:00 - 25 Aug 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote
Whosthedaddy wrote:
ZXR750 + ZX9R engine = Wink



Can vouch for this first hand. Doo eeeeet.
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PostPosted: 20:03 - 25 Aug 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote
Mr Nice Guy wrote:
Whosthedaddy wrote:
ZXR750 + ZX9R engine = Wink



Can vouch for this first hand. Doo eeeeet.


https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v212/vitnotvette/ZXR750L1/DSC00475.jpg

Looks as cool as it the idea sounds.
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Coxyzxr
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PostPosted: 07:35 - 26 Aug 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote
Mr Nice Guy wrote:
Whosthedaddy wrote:
ZXR750 + ZX9R engine = Wink



Can vouch for this first hand. Doo eeeeet.


That's an idea, gives me a chance to get my hands dirty aswell.

I like it! Thumbs Up
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PostPosted: 08:16 - 26 Aug 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote
Coxyzxr wrote:
That's an idea, gives me a chance to get my hands dirty aswell.

I like it! Thumbs Up


As well as my M2 being for sale Wink , I've also just finished rebuilding a ZX9 engine Very Happy (literally finished it yesterday (Monday))
Total head strip, acid clean and light skim, cleaned up the valves and lapped back in. New 'viton' valve stem seals (better material than standard ones). It's pretty much ready to fit. I'll post up some pics this evening if you're interested?

I've also done this with a previous ZXR I had. I built a big bore ZX9 motor up to 950cc with +2mm wiseco pistons. That was a monster!!! Made almost as much torque as an 05 GSXR1000, and had 130 bhp at the wheel, which is around 145ish at the crank.
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PostPosted: 09:00 - 26 Aug 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote
How much you looking for, for the engine Barry?
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PostPosted: 09:22 - 26 Aug 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote
£400+. Going to put it on the ZX7 owners site soon too, I dont expect it to take long to sell.

Just needs oil and fitting, which I can help out with too if the buyer isn't too far away, as I've done it before.

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