1991 ZX7R Restoration....Pics.... : Kawasaki ZX Forums: Kawasaki Ninja Forum

nakednut · 10-24-2009, 06:25 AM

For those of you who are interested I started a shutterfly web page of the restoration so far...Currently I'm still tearing the bike down..I plan on documenting every step and posting up lots pics...I'm open to any suggestions..(negative or positive) so please post comments on the bottom of the pics...
Heres the link:

http://1991zx7r.shutterfly.com/

Let me know what you guys think....

PS: Thanks to 2fat2fly for all your help so far.....

K916 · 10-24-2009, 10:05 AM

Your bike looks beautiful already !!... I cant wait to see the finished pics

suprajztwenty · 10-24-2009, 10:20 AM

gonna be killer!

nakednut · 10-24-2009, 10:23 AM

Thanks...This bike is going to take a while to finish. I don't have too much time to work on it..I'm shooting for next summer..but who knows..I'll def keep the web site updated as much as I can..USPS just rang the bell..my wires, plugs, coils, clutch slave, clutch lever and master cylinder just came...gotta go...wife is not home..I have 5 hours, a 30 pack of beer and a bike that needs fixin' in the garage...

2fat2fly thanks for the pics

nakednut · 10-24-2009, 10:27 AM

By the way..The pics on the top of the shutterfly page are of me, my son and my 2007 Grizzly 700 at my house in New Kingston, NY...And the other is my 2006 BMW K1200R..

suprajztwenty · 10-24-2009, 10:27 AM

damn its xmas where you live...mostly cause the wife aint home

i wasnt sure if that was your k or not, damn i gotta get one before i die, i love the bmw's but im poor

nakednut · 10-24-2009, 10:35 AM

It's an awesome bike...I love it...That pic was from Americaid 2009..I just installed a power commander this summer..made a huge difference..I have an appointment for a dyno tune next month..should make it even better...I'm hoping with all the upgrades to get 155 RWHP....maybe 170 at the crank...we'll soon find out!!

1992zx7 · 10-29-2009, 11:05 AM

Man it blows my mind that you got that for $600 ...

That guy was a fool but good for you.Let me know if you find any mor zx7rs around for that price.That is a sweet bike and is going to be a sweeter bike when you are done.You can't even get the blue screens anymore so Keep the pics coming....

nakednut · 10-29-2009, 11:20 AM

Here's a few more pics...
http://1991zx7r.shutterfly.com/
I'm ready for engine removal, which I'll prob do this weekend if I find the time..Then the frame, swingarm and sub-frames will be re-finished..I would like some feedback on the frame...I want to make the bike as original as possible...so should I strip the frame and re-anodize the aluminum? or just strip it and paint it silver? Any suggestions? I don't want to polish the frame...that was in, what 20yrs ago?

2fat2fly · 10-29-2009, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by nakednut

Here's a few more pics...
http://1991zx7r.shutterfly.com/
I'm ready for engine removal, which I'll prob do this weekend if I find the time..Then the frame, swingarm and sub-frames will be re-finished..I would like some feedback on the frame...I want to make the bike as original as possible...so should I strip the frame and re-anodize the aluminum? or just strip it and paint it silver? Any suggestions? I don't want to polish the frame...that was in, what 20yrs ago?

I have a 1992 ZX7R that is at the bare frame stage right now.If you want,I'll take pictures of it and send to you.It is still original finish and in good shape.It will give you at least a guide for yuors to get close to original if you want.Let me know.

2WheelWillie · 10-29-2009, 05:04 PM

Looks like a fun and incredibly involved project. Good luck and keep us posted. 2WW

nakednut · 10-30-2009, 03:38 AM

2fat2fly..some pics would be great...thanks...in your opinion what should I do?

Therion · 10-30-2009, 07:23 AM

WOW, how in the world did you get that for just $600?

nakednut · 10-30-2009, 07:40 AM

The guy needed money asap (divorce).. I had to drive 8 hours roundtrip (NJ to VA) in the rain to get it...It needs a lot of work..the pictures are deceiving..there's a ton of rust on it...the plastics are ok..tires are dryrotted..exhaust is shot..rear shock is no good..etc..etc....the good news it turns over and runs fine...

nakednut · 10-30-2009, 07:41 AM

Oh and he also gave me a spare aluminum tank and solo tail with it....

nakednut · 11-09-2009, 04:28 PM

Just posted up some more pics. I need some ideas on the frame. After stripping off the paint I noticed that the anodizing was already removed. So I wet sanded the frame and polished it up just to see what it would look like. I don't know if I like the polished look or not. I considering painting the entire frame silver. I need some feedback from you guys on this. What should I do? I only want to do this once, so I want to get it right the first time. Thanks..

ZX7RJoe · 11-09-2009, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by nakednut

Just posted up some more pics. I need some ideas on the frame. After stripping off the paint I noticed that the anodizing was already removed. So I wet sanded the frame and polished it up just to see what it would look like. I don't know if I like the polished look or not. I considering painting the entire frame silver. I need some feedback from you guys on this. What should I do? I only want to do this once, so I want to get it right the first time. Thanks..

Man,you're not afraid to get right in there,you've got the whole thing apart.I'm a little more hesitant than that I guess,looks like you're doing things the right way though.

Mine rocks a polished frame,I like the way it looks but I guess it's not for everyone.I think it looks decent if you have a polished swing arm,rear sets and a chrome muffler,kind of ties everything together.I've also considered "chrome" wheel tape to finish things up,may end up doing it.

nakednut · 11-10-2009, 07:02 AM

Here's my options:

1. Keep the frame polished
2. Paint the frame silver/gray
3. Re-anodize the frame (not really sure if this can be done without removing the frame vin stickers, which I would like to keep on)

Any suggestions?

2fat2fly · 11-10-2009, 04:53 PM

Here's the frame photos.If you need more let me know.

Moegreen · 11-28-2009, 07:01 AM

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Originally Posted by nakednut

Oh and he also gave me a spare aluminum tank and solo tail with it....

I need that solo seat!