this is my first bike, so i'm very new to this...but i'll explain what i just purchased.

the bike has 25k miles on it, runs great and shifts fine.

it needs a few small things and i don't plan on riding it much until i get my motorcycle license...and if it sells in the meantime i'd probably consider getting rid of it...in favor of a smaller more beginner friendly setup.

needs a radiator fan, new battery and a chain. while it runs fine and starts, the fan doesn't come on so the temp will rise if you're not careful. this is probably the first thing i'll fix and then i'll do the chain and battery.

i did take it out on i275 tonight when there wasn't any traffic and the bike goes down the road nicely, stops great and was very easy to ride considering i've only ridden dirt bikes before.

i'm interested in what everyone has to say about these bikes...and if anyone would be interested in helping me do the work necessary to make it nicer. i have a lot of experience with cars although i'm very unfamiliar with bikes.

also...i'm curious what kinda mph and trap speed these things normally run and if anyone else on the board has one.

thanks for your opinions...and don't be shy if you have had issues with these bikes before...i don't mind criticism either.

 

Dont know much about them, but I know they were pretty popular in their time. Welcome to sportriding... greatest thing I ever did for myself is buy a sportbike.

 

thanks man, i'm just afraid i'm going to kill myself.

my dad has crashed 6 times throughout his life and while he's still alive, h'es broken a few collar bones, slid a bike underneath a geo metro and been in a coma for three days after hitting a telephone pole.

hopefully i don't follow in his footsteps.

 

hey man, ur thermostat is prolly bad on your bike, all you have to do is hardwire ur fan to ur ignition, i mean its better than over heating. the zx7r's of that year are actually pretty good beginner bikes, they are heavier than the newer 600's so they aren't as fast but the heavier they are the more control you have. let me know if u need help throwing a new chain, battery, and hardwiring that fan in. i'd keep the bike.

 

i'd welcome your help with this bike. once i get a few parts for it i'll let you know. i'm in st petersburg although i can ride wherever if necessary.

thanks, chet

 

well i can do it if u get them before sunday, b/c sunday i am leaving for USMC boot camp.

 

oh wow...i think thats going to be a little early as i have to work all weekend unfortunately. the fan and replacing the battery are the two most important issues right now...the chain needs replacing in the near future but not immediately.

 

nice purchase. the 7rs from that period were good track bikes, so i say keep it. and at least get your temp permit ASAP, just go to the DMV and take a written test. you don't want to get busted driving without a license.

 

i wanted to do that^^^ but you have to be 21 now...lame.

 

Batteries are cake to replace.
What's up with the chain? If its rusty try soaking it down with some pb blaster or some penetrating oil.