Rebuilding my ZX7R Forks (Part 1) - Ep8 | ZX7R Restoration | Tom's Workshop

These forks have always given me trouble, so I set out to make them as like new as possible. Which includes new stanchions, meaning I needed to take the bottoms off, which hasn't gone very smoothly at all!
Part 2 of the forks saga will follow shortly!
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[@nazrimohd4]

Good job...

[@kenwolfe5697]

KZbin just now notified me of this video so now I have to get caught up. I’ve messed up just like you with doing things like grabbing the impact. That’s how we learn. Keep it up

[@01635chris]

Good to see you back at it Tom

[@ChrisSofos]

Thats a part of restoration that i hadnt come up with yet. Thank God for that, because i wouldn't feel confident at all. Until now, watching your video. Thanks, Tom! That's a real eye opener for me 😊

[@tomsworkshopprojects]

Cheers Chris, yeah it’s been hard 😂 To think I started the forks in September, and still only have one completed, but once it’s done I’ll not have to worry about them for years to come!

[@marcusgeorge1825]

Great video. Thank you. As someone who had one of these brand new when released it was an amazing bike for its time.

[@tomsworkshopprojects]

Cheers, yeah I’m looking forward to many more years with it once it’s done 👌🏼

[@KensWorldRestorations]

Nice work Tom...glad to see another update. Can't wait to see this one back on the road!

[@tomsworkshopprojects]

You and me both! 😂

[@ohorlando1187]

Christ. I felt ya pain when it snapped. If I’d had a quid for every time I’d gotten cocky and raced….. fair play though. Cracking vlogs. Keep them coming!

[@tomsworkshopprojects]

Haha, it’s good to know the pain translates through the screen 😂 Cheers!

[@ianday38]

I've got to do the same job on my 400 h1. Luckily I've got a spare set of forks already! Really useful video, thank you.

[@tomsworkshopprojects]

No worries! Glad it’s helpful, good shout on the spares 😂

[@dennisobrien2578]

Stuff happens, but you carried on. Well done!

[@jeangaelcognat4988]

Du beau travail

[@575ban]

My fork stations need changing on my P6. They aren't leaking but they do have pitting on them. Well done for getting them sorted. I'm not a lover of power tools. They have their place, but not as a way of speeding up the process.

[@tomsworkshopprojects]

Cheers! Yeah I agree, a time and a place for sure.

[@baz8996]

Am about to go down the same road myself. Things don't always go to plan. But thank you for the content, and time taken to produce. Gives me confidence to tackle my own. Stick with it Tom, the subscribers will come.

[@tomsworkshopprojects]

Cheers! It does get frustrating when what feels like a simple job ends up taking months. But having people eagerly awaiting the next video helps stay motivated 😂

[@toucheturtle3840]

I got my P5 forks refurbished by Philpotts in Luton for a very reasonable price, saved me a lot of hassle. Would also recommend Nitron for rear shock replacement.

[@tomsworkshopprojects]

I did look into that early in the process but their lead times were getting pretty long. In the end it could well have been quicker than it took me to fight with them!

[@toucheturtle3840]

@@tomsworkshopprojects 😂 Yeah, it took 8 weeks, but was worth it. I’m a patient man. You have to wait for quality workmanship.

[@fr.mcgreer8349]

Great work Tom, i was really looking forward to the next video in this series. Keep the faith. You've got a beautiful bike that will be stunning when you're finished.

[@tomsworkshopprojects]

Cheers mate, yeah it takes the wind out your sails having these set backs, but comments like this remind me what I’m working towards 👌🏼

[@graemebrumfitt6668]

Rite Tom Dude, yep done that with Impact driver bits n mill bits, luckily not on anything that I couldn't get the bit out of easily! TFS, GB :) Tom if this is not appropriate please delete remark... Shameless plug here: If anyone needs any parts for a ZX7 please ask have full bike n a load of spare parts! Would like them to go to a good home n not a breaker.

[@pantboy72]

As you seemed to enjoy that so much, if I send you my ZX7R forks will you do mine 😜😜

[@tomsworkshopprojects]

I’ll listen next time I read multiple people say “these can be a pain” 😂

[@pantboy72]

Yep, but on the flip side, I've had a new set of stanchions in my garage for many years because I listened

[@tomsworkshopprojects]

@@pantboy72 😂 I also see this as a good reason to get a bigger vice 🤔

[@matthewharmer1656]

Claw hammers are for carpenters.

[@tomsworkshopprojects]

Welcome back 👋🏼

[@matthewharmer1656]

Love the carpenter at work😊

[@tonykeast9966]

The holding tool for the lock nut under the damping rod... is that a bought tool or home made? I need that. If i find you on insta or fb, would you mind sending me a photo so i can find or make my own please?

[@tomsworkshopprojects]

It was just a length of 1/2 inch wooden dowel that gave enough tension to allow the impacts to break it free. Though I’m also keen to make/find the “proper tool” for the future 😂

[@tonykeast9966]

@@tomsworkshopprojects the tool you used to push the spring down to expose the nuts that release the fork cap? I thought it was a flat section of steel with a central cut out to maybe hold the spring compressed under the lower nut, allowing access to get a spanner on the nut? I'm confused about the wooden dowel thing. 🤔😂

[@tomsworkshopprojects]

Ah sorry, yes that’s this amzn.to/3uBY1u6 really handy!

[@paulwilkinson6608]

Dude you don't need the grub screw . When re strip our forks to put ktech kits in. The grub screw never goes back in . Thread lock on your stanchion and a blob of silicone to stop crap getting in the grub screw hole would have been fine

[@tomsworkshopprojects]

Good to know, cheers👌🏼