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Iv'e Finally done it
Posted: Wed Aug 30, 2006 8:21 pm
by Vega
On Sunday morning (fathers day) I will be taking delivery of a 91 ZXR-750. Then the big journey of riding it back to Brisbane from Synday will begin. Iv'e allowed myself 2 days to get back, so I can get used to the bike and not have to rush home for work on Monday.
It's been a long time coming for my first "big bike" but the wait is nearly over.
As in the words of Big Kev
"I'm Excited"
So now i'll be able to tag along with you guys instead of reading how good the day was.
Posted: Wed Aug 30, 2006 8:29 pm
by MadKaw
Congrats.!!!!
Posted: Wed Aug 30, 2006 8:35 pm
by Strika
mmm You've bought a J! Nice bike even today. Rock solid front end, and rear end too
OK I know a little about these. 1stly, the rear linkage on them is crap. Kawasaki made it rise too fast and it hydraulic locks the shock. Best fix is a modified linkage available off the net if you do some surfing, or find someone who used to race them. they will know who has one, or who can make you one. It's just the dog bones which change.
The motors are fitted with cams which detuned it from it's previous incarnation. A bit like what Suzuki did with the J model Gizzer. Short stroke, torquey cams???/ Faarked if I remember the reasoning. I think it had something to do with homologating the stroke for racing? can't member zachary! But any hoo, they grunt like a bugger from low, but run out of puff up top. Aftermarket cams bring the engine back to it's former free spinning glory!
If it has the original exhaust bracket, watch it, they have a habit of fatigueing, and fracturing, leaving you looking for a solution to get you home!
Other than that, they had very few issues. they steer well, and that front end really is still one of the best in the business and confidence inspiring!
Posted: Thu Aug 31, 2006 5:08 pm
by mrmina
good stuff mate
Posted: Thu Aug 31, 2006 9:34 pm
by Pabs
We needs Pics and congrats again Vega
ps
Is it Red/purple my Fav or Green?
Posted: Thu Aug 31, 2006 9:35 pm
by Colette
Congrats and enjoy the trip home
Posted: Thu Aug 31, 2006 10:18 pm
by Smitty
mate
well done
we like our ZXR750s...
Posted: Thu Aug 31, 2006 10:33 pm
by Neka79
pics or it didnt happen!!
Posted: Fri Sep 01, 2006 11:43 am
by L3raven
Posted: Fri Sep 01, 2006 12:19 pm
by robracer
Good luck with the trip Vega
best way to get aquainted with a new steed.............. sold one of my ZXR 750's on ebay to a dude in Tasmaina
sight unseen he flew up to pick up & ride back!
Posted: Fri Sep 01, 2006 6:46 pm
by Plaz
Strika wrote:The motors are fitted with cams which detuned it from it's previous incarnation. A bit like what Suzuki did with the J model Gizzer. Short stroke, torquey cams???/ Faarked if I remember the reasoning. I think it had something to do with homologating the stroke for racing? can't member zachary! But any hoo, they grunt like a bugger from low, but run out of puff up top. Aftermarket cams bring the engine back to it's former free spinning glory! Very Happy
If you can find them throw in a set of the RR cams from the ZXR750 R I can personally atest to how much this improve the top end.
Pabs wrote:ps
Is it Red/purple my Fav or Green?
Its gotta be the limited Edt. Blue........sexy as hell
Posted: Fri Sep 01, 2006 7:03 pm
by Nanna10r
Good Stuff champ, I'd go inland to get off the coast road for the trip.
Posted: Fri Sep 01, 2006 8:22 pm
by Vega
Will be leaving straight after work Saturday around 4pm. Pick up bike around 8am Sunday spend a few hours in Sydney then slowly head for home. Going to ride till dark on Sunday find a place to sleep then finish the trip off on Monday morning.
Posted: Fri Sep 01, 2006 9:05 pm
by mfzx6r
Great stuff Vega
Posted: Fri Sep 01, 2006 9:39 pm
by QLDZX6R
Well done champ,enjoy the ride home,and remember-keep it rubber side down
