1996 zx7r fuel starving?
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Rikodeine
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1996 zx7r fuel starving?
Hi all, new here. Just bought this bike virtually unridden as it was unregistered at the time. Finding now at 4500 rpm bike really seems to starve of fuel and gives me nothing. It doesn't pull too well either at the lower rpm's. The coolant is still green and bike starts well but idles a little erratically - how sinister do you think the problem could be?
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Maddog
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Re: 1996 zx7r fuel starving?
Could it be a coil/coils..?
Start the bike from cold feel all the header pipes as it's warming up..carefull not to burn your fingers....
If by chance a header pipe is cold or not as warm as the others test the coil that goes to that cylinder...
Checked the plugs..?
Start the bike from cold feel all the header pipes as it's warming up..carefull not to burn your fingers....
If by chance a header pipe is cold or not as warm as the others test the coil that goes to that cylinder...
Checked the plugs..?
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The trick is to fill the bag of experience before you empty the bag of luck...
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Rikodeine
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Re: 1996 zx7r fuel starving?
Glad your suggestions seem to be minor issues. I am not mechanically versed at all so I was packing it that it could be a massive problem. Bike went into the shop today hoping the mechanic gives me good news - and hope i have it back for the weekend 
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Maddog
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Re: 1996 zx7r fuel starving?
Let us know how you go...
The Older I Get The FASTER I Was
You start with a bag of luck and an empty bag of experience.
The trick is to fill the bag of experience before you empty the bag of luck...
You start with a bag of luck and an empty bag of experience.
The trick is to fill the bag of experience before you empty the bag of luck...
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TimMc
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Re: 1996 zx7r fuel starving?
Thinking of the issues I just had (running on three cylinders), it's possible that the carbs may need a clean out. 'Cleaned the carbs & put new plugs in and all is good. My plug coils seemed fine.
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greenmeanie
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Re: 1996 zx7r fuel starving?
I'd be giving it a good once over or your mechanic.....plugs, fluids(oil, brake fluid ), check air filter, brake pads, carbs cleaned & balanced.
Glenn
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Rikodeine
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Re: 1996 zx7r fuel starving?
5 days at the shop. I know the guy is doing me a cheapy but i'd love to get it back soon or even a phone call!
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Rikodeine
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Re: 1996 zx7r fuel starving?
mechanic wasn't helpful. 
Getting to a proper bike mechanic tommorrow could be another couple of weeks.
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Rikodeine
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Re: 1996 zx7r fuel starving?
update - there was no air box on it. There is damage from a previous fire which probably lead to this. Shit i think I bought a shitter.
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Rikodeine
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Re: 1996 zx7r fuel starving?
no news yet 
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Rikodeine
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Re: 1996 zx7r fuel starving?
thanx for your support. 
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Torquewrench
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Re: 1996 zx7r fuel starving?
Hey JStewart. dont get on here much but who has got your bike dude.
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greenmeanie
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Re: 1996 zx7r fuel starving?
Jump on ebay & buy one.JStewart wrote:update - there was no air box on it. There is damage from a previous fire which probably lead to this. Shit i think I bought a shitter.
Ask around here first(want to buy section)....someone may have 1 lying around.
Glenn
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Re: 1996 zx7r fuel starving?
change the fuel filter
Clean the carbies, new plugs, air (done i assume from previous post) and get a air box ASAP.
Check that you are getting full fuel from the pump.
Clean the carbies, new plugs, air (done i assume from previous post) and get a air box ASAP.
Check that you are getting full fuel from the pump.
There are those that have and, those that will....
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Rikodeine
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Re: 1996 zx7r fuel starving?
rather not mention the business of the new mechanic incase repairs aren't successful again. He used to work in a bike dealerships though. I have recommendations for show and go and K&m at Richmond. Can you recommend anyone else if it doesn't get fixed this time?