ZXR 750 H1 1989

[Kev L]

Do you think it was a poor example Clive or has time and other bikes recalibrated your expectations?

[cliveyandrews]

Bit of both Kev. I expected to miss the torque - but this one had been badly Dyno jetted too. ZX7's don't like Dyno jets, they run much better with Factory Pro kits. Not convinced about another 7R now - still fancy building a Café Racer...


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[Kev L]

There's a new series of "cafe racer" running on Discovery at the moment on Thursdays I think. I haven't managed to catch any of them as yet.
What would you use as a base for the build? Traditional parellel twin or V, multi?

[cliveyandrews]

There's a new series of "cafe racer" running on Discovery at the moment on Thursdays I think. I haven't managed to catch any of them as yet.
What would you use as a base for the build? Traditional parellel twin or V, multi?

Tough call - I was thinking CX500, but the prices have gone the same way as Guzzi's - skywards. XBRs are too common, maybe an FT500 or similar? It needs to be a spine frame, make tank choice easier...

...or I get a big multi, saw a cracker based on a CB750 - but an old GS would be a good start, spoked wheels too...

Depends what I can find uber cheap!

[benny hedges]

maybe an FT500

i had an ft before it got nicked.
very good sprint bike but not so good on the mway - i remember being 2 up once trying to overtake a coach for about 3 miles lol
the first bike i had that could proper wheelie on demand

this was my zeberdee.
(the bungees werent holding it together btw lol, id been carrying a pilly lid)

[thumperslaw]

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