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Posted: 22:07 - 20 Oct 2018 Post subject: |
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What's your budget?
You're old enough that insurance prices aren't a concern?
Having a bit of a look on eBay, there are various ZX6R G models and J models which look very tidy and their MOT history is equally tidy. There's quite a lot to choose from, just watch out for the ones which are more of a project than they are a toy. |
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I'd personally take the zx7r, I've had two. Only downside of them is comfort.
Things to note with the zx7r:
Aftermarket exhaust systems tend to run like dog poop with a couple of exceptions.
So look for one with an OEM exhaust, which may be difficult as they do rust. The only aftermarket systems to consider are Akrapovic and Hindle. They run very well without fuel adjustment. I fitted a full Muzzy to my first, sounded epic, ran like shite despite me fitting a factory pro jet kit. I fitted a high mount Hindle to my second and it ran beautifully (it had a sandybikespares set of headers which ran shite when I bought it).
If one has had a dynojet kit fitted I'd avoid it unless it runs spot on. But according to the 7r forum, ( www.redmonkey.com/7r ) the dynojet kit cannot be made to run perfectly, and it permanently modifies the carbs (have to drill the slide).
Zx7r has a 8k mile valve check interval. Mine needed adjustment at 24k miles.
Brakes are a potential weak point. My first bikes brakes had been unloved and required a full rebuild. I ended up changing them to nissin 4 pots as it was far cheaper despite a full pull apart and clean etc. My second 7r had the stock tokicos but they were fantastic, clearly well looked after, as well as a recent rebuild. I reccomend Bendix MRR pads with them.
Nothing ever went wrong with my 7r, aside wheel bearings, chain/sprockets at around 20k to 25k miles and consumables.
The air induction howl is grin inducing and they handle well for a heavy bike, very stable. Forks often get raised through the yokes to speed up the turning. Front end grip is unmatched, it's a great bike to build confidence on.
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dn38416 Nitrous Nuisance
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ZX7R ('96, P1) is a nice motorcycle for the open road. A plenty of power but not too much, a plenty of torque but not too much. It's just right. But, this motorcycle is also rather heavy and long, with very limited steering lock and it produces a lot of heat. Slow speed maneuverability is rather demanding and just going slow is a pain in the arse. Also, I'm not joking when I say it produces a lot of heat. Riding that in shorts results in both of your shins being burned, eventually. I was also sweating a lot on the bike, but then when the autumn came, it was rather pleasant experience to have my legs warm.
Once you get outside the town and open up the throttle, it is a nice motorcycle. The suspension system (factory settings, I've got 85kg) was very reassuring, tons of confidence. The seating position requires you to clutch the tank with your knees and use your back to hold yourself up. The bars are very low, lower than your knees, so if you stay on your hands all day long, you're going to regret that.
Would I buy another ZX7R? Probably not. I also agree with bacon, the stock exhaust system is the best. One thing worth mentioning, after you purchase one (if), check the ram air intake system works as it should. Some people don't bother with that and then their bike runs lean in high speeds, so the put in bigger jets, which results in running rich in low revs and so on.
The only thing I did to mine, was putting it back to stock and changing the front brake calipers for Nissin 4 pots calipers. I also reversed the gear shifter pattern, because well 20+ years old Kawasaki gearbox is 20+ years old Kawasaki gearbox (stomping on the lever to shift up was just easier than lifting it). Other than that, I had no issues with the bike.
Also, it does look great...
https://cdn.bcf.44bytes.net/files/dsc02253.jpg ____________________ '87 Honda XBR 500, '96 Kawasaki ZX7R P1, '90 Honda CB-1, '88 Kawasaki GPz550, MZ 150 ETZ
'95 Mercedes-Benz w202 C200 CGI, '98 Mercedes-Benz w210 E200 Kompressor
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Posted: 23:46 - 21 Oct 2018 Post subject: Re: ZXR750/ZX7R vs G-model ZX6R |
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For your budget you should be able to get massively newer/better bikes than the ones you have in your title.
That's what I'd do .
I'd go for the G model ZX6R over the 7r - more modern, lighter and smaller feeling. Also can be a nice 'all rounder'.
A friend who had a 7r rode my J2 and thought it was better in most ways.
The 7r did have a bit more power, but with the gearing he didn't really notice it and it was a bit heavier too. |
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Tempted by that myself. ____________________ You ain't a has been if you never was |
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Old Thread Alert!
The last post was made 5 years, 179 days ago. Instead of replying here, would creating a new thread be more useful? |
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