KAWA ZX7R questions

[crowe]

I've completed my 2-year restriction on my ER-5 and have found a nice 2001 Kawasaki Zx7R for sale. 19K miles. £1,800 (ono) ....ONLY problem is it's very high for me (tip of big toes on floor!!). It's in my budget and in very good condition. I'm a short arse and as the bike is a heavier than most my questions are:

1-what is the best way to lower it a few inches of so? I've read about shortened suspension links, is this a good option.

2-how much may this cost including labour costs (approx) ?

3-Does it seem like a good price for the bike?

for the condition and price i feel that if i could get this bike lowered then it would be a very good step-up from my ER-5 (plus i could always get it 'raised' again if i felt comfortable with its size in the future).

Thanks in advance


PS- please don't suggest "you'll just get used to the height" as i've had my ER-5 for 2 years and i know what i can/can't manage.
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Kawasaki ER-5

[Frost]

Often it's not the seat height thats the real problem, but the seat width. The more your thighs go sideways, the less they can reach downwards.

The easiest way to adjust the height would be to remove any preload the current owner has put on the rear chock to try to jack the back end up and make it turn quicker. Once thats done, if it's still to heigh you'll have to think about modified linkages or a shorter spring. Fitting them yourself could be done in half an hour or so. I'd expect a mechanic to charge you an hours labour plus discover pitting on the damper rod, or a leaking seal and either fit a new shock or try to sell you one.

[bacon]

[c-m]

The 750 and 7r has quite a stretched riding position. If you are short, make sure you can comfortably reach the bars.

It sounds stupid, but when i had mine my girlfriend could barely reach the bars enough to turn them.

[bacon]

[crowe]

Bacon, I'm pretty much those exact dimensions (height/leg)

I'm not sure exactly what the current suspension settings are (i'm guessing default). Do you ride your zx7r with it on default (ie how i think this bike is when im on tip-toes) or do you ride it on a lower setting?

I'm most likely going to pay a mechanic to put shorter links/bones in (i can always change them back).

I think my immediate concern is getting it home plus also 'getting used' to the bike. I really want to be as comfortable on the bike as possible as it's the first sports bike i've owned.
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Kawasaki ER-5

[Jenks]

Either way, i would try to get the price down - as a guide, i paid £1200 for a 98 2 years ago.. - it was very good condition - only a cracked screen, which was easily sorted.. and the same sort of milage.
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[bacon]

[Drongo]

ZX7 is a sports bike Crowe.
Best advice I can give is try it first for size and comfort.
They aint very comfy lol/