Have I Gone Too Far? ZX-7R | BBB Reload

[@LambChopRides]

Be careful adding the green samco hoses... Someone might submit the bike to 'Get Your Rat Out' 😁👍

[@BaronVonGrumble]

😅

[@MadChalet]

Coudn't have said it better.

[@ironzep]

I thought exactly this when I first saw them! 😂

[@myagoodbody7942]

I remember someone else talking about a rebuild, might have been a Ducati 🤭

[@brianhill3603]

Just what I was thinking 😅

[@djharmful]

I love the fact you've re-bought these beauties after a gruelling trip to Spain and track action to then spend money and time making them better! Shows how much the S-Rad and ZX-7R mean to you both

[@TheJmebe]

Owned 2 7X7Rs. Beautiful handling. Confidence inspiring. Forget trying to make any significant weight savings. You'll have to redesign the frame and engine to achieve that. The front bias is what gives it the confidence, not the total weight. Lengthening the swingarm will f#ck up the handling, making it a dog. Forget weight, and spend the money on shock, forks and brakes.

[@TheJmebe]

..ah, watch the whole video. So that's what you've [mostly] done!

[@bradjean4486]

Race the last gen back in the day your correct we shortened the swingarm and raised the rear ride higher made steer faster into corners like it was on rails seeing this video makes me miss thoses old war pigs

[@monkeycsl]

@@bradjean4486 yup rose my rear ride height 10mm made it steer so much sharper great bikes the zx7r they looked after me well.

[@DavemcGuinness]

" I don't have human friends anymore" .....I can relate to that statement after the last 3 yrs........keep up the great work,ur a legend!!

[@MegaTechpc]

Am I the only one who is still absolutely in love with the old ZX7R? I remember when these were still brand new and it was my favorite bike (well, it and the CBR900RR after they ditched the round headlights) and now here we are in 2023 with the ZX7R still tickling me nethers despite all the incredible (and far superior) bikes we have nowadays. I know even at the time the 7R was lambasted for being a fat pig of a 750cc sport bike but I simply don’t care. It’s still one of the sexiest bikes I’ve ever seen!

[@johnharvey5338]

Get the parts ceracoated a very good coating and did it on my bike, they blast back to bare metal the put the coating on and bake it, had steel, aluminium and plastic parts done.

[@wyattdog877]

I fully agree with a comment you made, " it helps my brain". Working on my bikes takes me away from the other BS that spins around and around in my head sometimes....love the zx7 in green. Wish I never sold my 94' but hey we live and learn as we get older.

[@nickedwards5440]

I think you might be needing to refit those white plastic supports from the original aircleaner to the new replacement. The filter probably won't stay seated correctly without them.

[@davidhall9597]

100% right 👍

[@symonhammond5623]

100%

[@bushpig6837]

I think the filter is supposed to be oiled too.

[@BaronVonGrumble]

Cheers 🍻

[@danh8339]

When I did mine I just replaced the foam filter element and kept the plastic frame and the wire mesh too, which helps support the new foam.

[@HAMMER8181]

Hindle pipe the best move you can make. Great sound and quality. Canadian made

[@Tom-zu9ge]

I did a complete resto + upgrades on my 2000 ZX12R a few years back. Your bike looks about the same as mine when I started, allot of cleaning and work, but now my ZX12R is show room quality

[@AnIdiotOnTwoWheels]

Shouldn't you put the old frame onto the new filter? That's why there are holes in it

[@pascalvandenbroek5479]

I'm so glad this series is back. I recently bought a 97 fireblade and I'm going to rebuild it in BBB Reload fashion! I'm going to learn so much on the way and thank you guys for the inspiration! You just gotta do what you love doing! P.S. That's a dream of a bike collection there Chris, keep up the amazing work 👍

[@amo4378]

I’ve just bought a 1996 ‘blade with the same intention!

[@neilwiddison6529]

Good luck mate got to love them 90s bikes .I have a 97 vfr750.

[@chrispawlak14]

Nicely done my friend , been there a few times. A manual , some elbow grease and relax time for me . Just tearing into my Rc51, runs and ride’s awesome but can’t resist tearing her apart and shining. Keep us updated, enjoy!

[@BRMCaptChaos]

It's iconic and intimidating in a way that a new 180bhp machine isn't. Chris Walker backing it in at Snetterton sets a scene.

[@MarcSob22]

Amazing machine!! Modifying to our liking is never too far

[@the3rddecline]

I love the kind of resto-mods, with both classic and current upgrades. Top job, I'm so looking forward to seeing the ZX-7R back together! In terms of weight savings, I am a total sucker for Li-Ion batteries with 800gr versus ~4 kilos for the Gel YTX12

[@richardhughes8968]

Most confidence inspiring front end of any of the 90's bikes I rode back in the day. Loved it, and a good one will definitely be worth keeping.

[@exup1k]

back end kicked the fuck outa your arse though

[@elarr8733]

I always liked that 7R because when I started following bike racing, those were easiest to tell from the others and it wasn't because they were ugly. They had their own face and it was a nice one.

[@jasehsv]

The plastic surround is needed for the new air filter 👍

[@OtisENGINEuity]

Carb and choke cleaner is the single best degreaser I've ever found, also works great to clean your hands, though it is a bit cold.

[@BaZzZaa]

If you can get the loom off, stick it in the dishwasher. Have done it many times on old pinball machines and they come out a treat. Gets into all the places you cant. Just be sure to dry it thoroughly which if you hang it up straight from the dishwasher the hot water will flash off. Don’t tell the mrs…

[@c4rter78]

This is amazing, Your literally doing what I did 22 years ago. I had the Hindle, i had Harris offset yokes, Ohlins internal fork springs, 780cc big bore kit and race adjustable footrests then took it racing in 2003 and got a win at Darleymoor NGRR 🎉. I loved it. Beating 1000cc machines on this beast. I had 138bhp at the rear wheel and it turned in super quick.

[@MotoTingle]

I use paraffin to clean up minging looms. It’s kinda smelly but most good evenings are right?

[@pauladhemar1060]

I had one of those many years ago, my first big bike. Loved it.

[@N221BP]

I vividly remember a test drive on a spanking new ZX-7RR after just receiving my license in 1996. Its looks intimidated me massively, legs all wobbly. Turned out it was a very forgiving ride. Much more docile then the Aprilia Mille I rode next, which tore the road apart and fancied wheelies in high speed corners. That bike frightened me.

[@dsimon9s29]

Thanks for posting. Good to see the restoration of such a classic. In 1999, I was deciding between the ZeeX-7R and the ZeeeX-9r. Opted for the 9R and loved it. The best bike I have had so far. It could read my mind. Good luck with your restoration. Looking forward to future videos.

[@ThePaulberry]

One of the previous owners have done the ‘float bowl mod’ on your bike so you will be running smaller main jets and a revised float height as well, worth telling your carb man when he refurbs them.

[@BaronVonGrumble]

Interesting! Thanks 👍

[@ThePaulberry]

Mains will prob be 160 on cylinders 1&4 and 165 on cylinders 2&3 if left stock jets after the mod them she will run very rich

[@ThePaulberry]

Just read my post and it is obvious I should go back to school and study English.

[@stubailey9433]

Had one back in 97 on an "R" plate. She was heavy, but that front end gave great feedback. They still look good!

[@johngaunt9924]

The air filter was upside down metal mesh goes to the carbs fire wall. You will need the cage for the filter too. Remove the noise block from the right hand cylinder to loose weight for free. There is also a large sound deadening inside the clutch cover that can go.

[@tigermoth3194]

Spending time doing the simple things you love most in life is absolutely, without doubt, the best therapy. Keep strong, Christopher👍

[@ccaalluuss]

I replaced forks with zx6r ones and lightweight wheels, smaller rotors , new calipers etc..saved few kg from the front. You can replace subframes and gauges, but the weight is there from frame and engine configuration mainly. Impossible to have a real new feeling from the front end. The monoseat can also reduce some kg in the back. Fine with me anyway. I own a cbr900 96 and a rsvmille, but still prefer the ninja :)

[@nikcodling]

More of this please Christopher, thanking you muchly!

[@bushpig6837]

Good to see you spannering, it's good for the soul, and the brain. I could be willing but, I think the new air filter should be oiled and have the plastic bits off the old one transferred to it.

[@martinheidegger517]

Chris, the bike is down on power because: it needs a rebore, or hone and new rings, and or the valve seats are leaking. Recut seats with three angle cut, replace worn valves, also guides may be worn, resleeve. New seals. You will get your 120bhp back, plus a bit more for all the kit you put on it. Find some RR bits, carbs, cr box, If you want more. Thought there was a wisco 800cc piston kit. What are going to do with the spare one? Or should i just buy a zx r 900 E1.

[@johnblack3313]

ZX7R was one of the best handling front ends I’ve ever experienced.

[@Google_Does_Evil_Now]

What is one of the best handled backends you've experienced?

[@jordanmorrison9287]

@@Google_Does_Evil_Now your mum's 👌🤣

[@bradleykimberley1955]

Definitely need a garage tour! Dream garage right there 🤤

[@Slingshotgixxer]

Nothing is cooler than a 90"s superbike, we all know that , so bring it on Chris !

[@XxBLOODZILLAxX]

Chris, the bolt on the chassis in which the lift is picking up the bike is not centered in regards to wheight distribution. In order to check wether the weight bias is up to the front or the back, you have to wheigh the bike standing on its wheels with a scale on each one. The front of the bike being too heavy on the lift tells you nothing about the balance of the bike. Im sure you know these basics. Anyways it's always good to shed some wheigh off of your bike

[@BaronVonGrumble]

OK, but when we weighed it a JHS it was also considerably front heavy.

[@jasondunn8313]

Good on you Chris. A project like this is something a lot of us would love to do but neither have the time or confidence to do so. Looking forward to the next installment 👍

[@perhjerdt]

Just a friendly comment about exhaust. The std units are damn complex, tried a full 4-1 muzzy factory with dynojet kit. Never got it to run even ok between 3-9krpm. Ended up taking it off and installing std system. Evidently, you need to have fancy jet/needles ex from factory kit to make muzzy system work. I would never by a zx7, to tired motor, but would love to have the zx9r one in a zx7 chassie, which is just bloody beutifull!

[@kawicepticon8866]

gen1 zx10 motor is spot on in this chassis

[@karlsumner5594]

What a lovely bunch of friends, so much nicer than the lot I hang out with!

[@radiocrash]

I have one of these in the basement and you are carrying out my dream of reviving it 😊

[@lawriebaber-scovell4128]

100% - the only way to learn is by having a go. Hope it progresses well.

[@nick4506]

"clean" and "working" are mutually exclusive goals in old wiring. if it works don't touch it and it will stay that way. you can cover it up with clean plastics and theil never have to know.

[@julianhj]

Awesome stuff! I’d love to see you guys produce more of this type of content.

[@aaronlister2741]

You can never go too far… 2021 I started changing my chain and sprockets on my k1 600… around £900 later it’s had a full overhaul, change of bearings, forks/shock rebuilt, powder coat etc… this winter the engine might get an overhaul too😅🤣 safe to say I can’t ever sell it now😊😂

[@almcculloch8906]

Mate that bike is going to look sexual, can’t wait to see it finished 👍🏻 Anthony Gobert was a boy on these ZX7’s back in the day 💪🏻

[@MrLongun]

It might be worth getting rid of the emissions guff on the rocker cover while it's apart. The rubber hoses on a friends bike caught fire after a spirited ride! Luckily we managed to put it out with a watering can...

[@Captain-Donut]

Hi Sir I’m a professional Detailer. Ever thought of a steam cleaner . Heat is amazing for grime. Just good citrus cleaner . Very cheap.They are amazing for bikes. Also compressed air godsend for small places. Cheap head torch also helps. Love from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@ManxAndy]

With you there…..Steam , citrus magic, and a good blow out…..gets 99% of the grime shifted, from a fellow professional Detailer in the IOM 🇮🇲👍

[@Captain-Donut]

@@ManxAndy absolutely godsend for bikes

[@ManxAndy]

@@Captain-Donut yep, no need to soak them and ruin the electrical components, just a bit of common sense and good working practices 👍🇮🇲

[@Faranos007]

Just something to consider to get the process. Get a little power steam cleaner to help clean and refurbish the bike. Will also help take care of your other bikes as well. save you time money and just a all around good piece of kit for the garage.

[@ronwhite8503]

Is it fine to use around electrics/ connectors etc?

[@Faranos007]

Yes there is no great quantity of liquid or force. much better than a power washer.

[@nocturnalcadence1676]

I love the sound of my Hindle exhaust. I don't know anyone else that has one. I can't wait for warmer weather to get back to work on my BBB Fireblade. Loving the solo stuff Baron, and the track stuff Statham. The BBB's are my favorite and always a riot. Hail Boothy.

[@bovsbikes20]

Still my fave bike that’s ever been on this chanel😂 what a bike.. can’t wait to see it back on the road👍

[@jamest5149]

While shopping, get a large ultra sonic tank… will help with your cleaning OCD… plus a steam cleaner 👍

[@kevhorne8907]

Great work Chris, brings back memories of the one I had (my first new bike). Bring her back to life, as they are great bikes and handle very well.

[@jediknight129]

looking like it should be a fun restomod, the plastic supports and oiling the filter is the only thing I'd say you need. I'd get the swing arm anodised and blasted as well given how much work you are putting in I do like the fact you are going for a period exhaust.

[@djrowdee6492]

Just powder coat the swing arm and subframe It’s relatively cheap and will look better than a makeshift jobby

[@Ripper_CQ]

Good effort Chris, I find it very therapeutic "micro cleaning" bikes. Its all part of the hobby in my opinion and you get to learn so much about the bike too. From another Chris (from the "Hillock") 😬

[@ManxAndy]

I never achieved the heady heights of a ZXR……I had a brand new off the showroom floor KR1S in 1991……£3400 back then…..the best / fastest production 250 2 stroke ever, yes I ended up racing it, but for 14 months , it was Green heaven …….always been a Team Green fan ever since 👍👌🇮🇲. Ps never got a win…I have two 2nd place trophies from my road racing though 👌

[@danh8339]

Please paint the fork lower ends black, looks so much better. When you get that pipe on check the sump clearance, I had a full Akra system on mine and found the spring hooks wearing a hole in the soft aluminium sump, luckily I noticed it before it wore through. Ultrasonic cleaning of the jets helps, as does new carb O-rings, although a blast down the motorway seemed to have a similar effect on mine. Good luck with it, lots of good advice on the ZX7R forums, etc.

[@TheAmerican1963]

I had no luck with silicon hoses on my 2004 Busa ...... they would eventually leak. Had friends who had that trouble, also. Nice video !!! 🙂

[@leighclifford7808]

There is no better way to learn. Great video. 👍🏼

[@jjcglobalapplestv7529]

Love these videos of rebuild having done it myself on 1984 XJ550 over lockdown and she runs and lock mega. Keep up the great work

[@samuelstrauss5119]

Looks like a brilliant Friday night to me Awsome video Chris

[@BIGGGESTAL]

Keep going. I have a 97 on the R plate ZX9R B4. You are inspiring me to sort my shit

[@midenking9651]

If you really want to get into it. Yes you can have a new rear subframe fabricated - Dusty Customs in Scotland has done a couple. You can fit the 2004 ZX10R front end and Rear Swing arm to the bike. You can also fit an RSV rear swing arm and apparently some guys have fitted Mille forks as well. Huge array of mods you can do the the P 7Rs including fitting a B ZX9R engine and even a 04 ZX10R Engine. Other year 10R and 6R parts work in places too. You also have the ZX12R rear shock mod. Can Delete the Air cleaner system and blank off (TRRacespares has the plates) Float bowl mod Quite a few guys are now making 3D printed parts as well to reduce even more weight. You really can get these things and make them something completely different and And all you really need is the frame! If you don't have a +4° ignition advance I've one I can send you 👍

[@woooster17]

How the hell did I miss this video?? 💁🏻‍♂️🤦🏻 I get the ocd cleaning thing.. I am currently watching this, in my living room..with a 1991 CBR1000F fuel tank on my lap. 😂 I am detailing, cutting & polishing the paint. The fairing has had many hours spent already detailing. The engine, frame & other metal/plastic/rubber thingamy bib bobs are next 🤩 I go this level of cleaning & polishing on all my bikes, because….. because I like doing it 🤓 * Best BBB series this.. & I still have my ‘90 ZXR750 H2 & ‘98 750 SRAD 👍🏼

[@danieljordannicol9937]

More my good man! More!!!!! Im doing the same with a black/yellow k2 gsxr 750

[@GarageSupra]

degreaser is a load better than WD, usually cheaper too.. just go ham with the stuff then blast with a pressure washer from range, cover parts you dont want water into wit tape then dry with a air hose with air gun.

[@RawTopShot]

So important to do as much yourself as possible, so that you get familiar with every inch and fitting on the bike.

[@alexkeohane143]

Team Ninja .....what a great job u have done lord baron. 🏁🏁

[@paulbrewster6784]

Still have the MV, such a great looking bike

[@ABMotorbikes]

in regards to the grubby electric connectors these can be disassembled to there single metal pins for a more detailed clean. a laborious job and can be tricky but brings major peace of mind and you may even slay the odd electric gremlin on your way

[@patkawasaki771]

I'd be tempted to buy a zx-6r (F, G or J model) and try to graft on the zx7r fairing. The weight saving (about 30kg!) would be done instantly, and they're faster bikes in every situation except the top 10mph.

[@conkerman01]

Hey Chris. Can I be your friends friend too? 😀 That is a cracking collection you getting together. Great news that you are willing to have a bash yourself. Whilst the Carbs etc are off, might be an idea to check/adjust valve clearances, as once you have rejetted the carbs for the new pipe and filter you get maximum smoothness. I reckon you should have a go at prepping and painting the swingarm also.

[@paullaffey1492]

Question? Are coloured Samco hoses the new coloured anodised bolt it?

[@HEKTIC458]

Always great watching your videos!

[@TheShed929]

Be careful using ebay radiator, I brought one from mandp for the blade and over a years use the lower 2 cores expanded and mandp would not replace it. Wasn't happy.

[@Wats1984]

Looking forward to seeing this completed 👌

[@daveg8325]

Love this! It’s like garage time with lamb chops dad!

[@johnrhodes101875]

my friend had a zx7 and had a zx9 motor in it I loved it and later on he told me he put a zx 12 rear swing arm on it so my be a thought to do now I never got to ride it after he did that but I sure liked that zx7 zx9 combo

[@jonathanpickles5369]

I love these rebuild videos. Keep making more.

[@davidwilson660]

You mentioned in the video that you wanted to fit the wsbk style rear lift hook to your Zx7r, I was looking for the same thing for mine and found out that the Gilles TCA chain adjuster fit from a 2011- zx10r they can also be fitted with the lift hooks too as an optional extra

[@davidwilson660]

Oh you would also need the rear axle from a zx10r or zx12r

[@SidewaysFord]

Watching from New Zealand before I head off to work at Tasman Honda. Keep up the good effort mate! Always enjoy watching you videos. PS you should clean and re-fit the cage from the old air filter onto the new one. (at least the plastic part, you could remove the mesh for more air flow).

[@karlvanboxel561]

Hello fellow Kiwi Lookalike u enjoy 44 teeth as much as eye do. There great these dudes fulla humour. And Fck. I luv it an Ali sub frame should be easy to knock up lotsa straight pieces. Do it man you’ll get all centralised and stuff 😂😂😂

[@lo666zz]

Another Kiwi here boy's. From Tauranga. North Island. This pair of Twits is fuck'n Gold viewing 🤣👍👍👍👍

[@ApexAdventuresNZ]

Also a kiwi. You guys should do a budget bike battle NZ

[@nickmitton7350]

Good job so far Chris. Bike will look lovely when you've finished. Keep up the good work buddy.😎👍🏍

[@crispyplz3033]

Glad I’m not the only one who has bike cleaning ocd. It’s how I get through winter 😊 Oh and it’s your “fault” that I sold my immaculate Tuono V4 and bought an ‘02 Gixer 750. Old Skool is way more fun

[@zzr7502]

Miss my 98 soooo much. Make ZX-7r great again!

[@leegarrett5469]

This is going to be a prime contender for "get yer rat out' with those hoses! 😉

[@dddhhh2967]

“Green” sanco hosses???😳🤯 Might as well put some anodised bar ends on🫣🫢

[@Full_Deflection]

Lengthening the swingarm will have the opposite effect and create a longer lever arm from the center of gravity.

[@razzaspencer7473]

Watching this series is making me lust after my old one.....I did 50k miles on it. Thiccer than a snicker. So much fun to throw around because of the weight. I remember doing wheelies on it and the landings were fork seal busting due to the weight of it. It's a very involving bike to ride due to its chonk

[@danybesnard287]

Bonjour 👋 j'ai aussi eut la ZX7RR à l'époque indétronable 4 ou 5 fois championnes du monde endurance même encore actuellement elle surprend encore King off the road ❤❤❤❤❤😊

[@Desmoduke]

Hi Chris do you still ride the 916 ?? Surely time for another feature on that beautiful bike

[@JellyMan3634]

How good would it be if all the 44teeth crew got all their bikes out for a big test.

[@KeithHowells]

Lovely collection!!!

[@sevakhibkin6583]

Early on in the video you mention extending the swing arm, wouldn't extending the swing arm move the the mass bias further forward?

[@CPUspeed]

Thanks really enjoy the old Japanese bikes and old school manufacturing methods. When are you getting a dry ice blaster for cleaning? 😆

[@mattedman]

Chris could you please do a update video on the 916, what you have done to it and any further plans with it. I have a 94 916 and wondering on certain parts eg what size Brembo Brake and Clutch master cylinders you went with. Cheers.

[@nickroberts9119]

that is how most of us have learned so big thumbs up and keep going

[@topperharley6731]

Oh god i need to sort my life out & get a bike to restore ... love seeing these bikes coming back together

[@suvsuv25]

Loving these older bikes being given a new lease of life. Where is the best place to get parts ?

[@ThePaulberry]

My 7r has a heavy front end which matches its owner