ZX7R P2 Green Meanie (Repost with smaller pix)

[Norman Peters]

1997 ZX7R P2

It has braided front brake lines, revised fork valving & suspension setup for me front & rear, courtesy of "Suspension Smith" in Fyshwick, ACT. Also heated grips, ZX7-RR rear suspension unit, Yoshimura RS3 pipe and custom-made stainless interconnect, and the best bit, sheepskin covers for the seats. I have a K&N high-flow air filter to fit waiting at home, but I am delaying until after the next big service (48,000 kms) when I will get Axel's to dyno it and fit the filter then, along with a Factory Pro jet kit, to liberate another few hp.

New tyres will follow that to replace my squared-off Dunlops D208s (too many Sydney trips recently) - thinking of Michelin Pilot Road rear and Pilot Power front - any suggestions?

[hoffy]

Very clean mate, and welcome to the club.
Love the sheepskins, I gotta get me sum of those for the tourer.

There is many a current or ex 7 owner amongst us to chew the fat with.

If ya get up to Syd regulary, i'll maybe see you at the aus supers in Nov.

[L3raven]

Nice ride bro, welcome i own a semi race L3

[Colette]

Looks great

I've just had my forks and springs revalved and regassed at Teknik in Penrith...how are you finding your new setup?

[Norman Peters]

Hi Colete -

I have a ZX7RR rear-end, with far more adjustment than on a standard 7R, and at the front, standard springs (I am heavy so they work fine for me) and new compression and rebound valving. The forks are dropped about 6mm, plus the front/rear ride height has been set to give me pretty fast steering on the 190 section rear I use. The sag and everything else was set for me in riding gear, so its pretty well dialled infor me

Let me put it this way - I though the bike handled well before, but now its amazing. I sure can tell I need a new rear.....

[Colette]

Thanks Norman, that's good to know it has worked well for you

Mine was lowered by 50mm and we adjusted brake and clutch cable before I left the shop. It's a brand new bike so there is much to get used to, but so far the setup feels right for me, which is the main thing

[FrogZ]

Norm, Michies Pilots are EXCELLENT on a ZX7R
Do go for a 180 rear too, MUCH better...