ZX7R? - SV650.org

07-12-04, 03:15 PM

Having been made to look for a replacement bike for my much loved SV by some thieving lowlife scum

, I fancy something different!
Initially I was interested in upgrading to a SV1000S, but the thought of trying another IL4 is too much to ignore (had a CBR400 before SV).
I've always had a soft spot for a ZX7R (green naturally) but not really been able to insure one until hopefully now.

GET TO THE POINT!!

Has any one had one in the past and if so, what did you think?

All advice appreciated

Rich

07-12-04, 03:21 PM

Sorry, I haven't had one but I just LOVE the styling of the ZX7R and also the fact that it was still doing really well in the British Superbike Championship until it was replaced with the ZX10 this year!

It is ball-achingly beautiful (in an evil, snarling, green kinda way!) and I have seriously thought about one. However the insurance is likely to be a little too steep for me still and I probably wouldn't find one in my price range that would be immaculate enough for my picky taste!!!

07-12-04, 03:34 PM

I think.... Howard R got one.... Someone got one not long ago on here, Brain isn't working well lately so might not be him

Lovely bike tho, i've always fancied one too

can get them for good money now too

07-12-04, 03:40 PM

It wasnt Howardr, it was Slenver. Not seen him around for ages though.

07-12-04, 03:41 PM

thats the one, told you brain wasn't working.... Howard R got the Triple didn't he ?

07-12-04, 05:25 PM

BiKE magazine rated it the best race rep for the road a few years back.
Planted front end and rock hard rear shock, budget for a replacement or re-build I reckon.

Sid Squid · 07-12-04, 08:43 PM

Buy it NOW, you're going to love it, I love them so anyone with taste and breeding - which you clearly have - will too.

northwind · 07-12-04, 08:44 PM

2 Wheels in Edinburgh have a beautiful looking one for £1999.99... "This bike has a mysterious running problem, we can't get to the bottom of it, maybe you can. Sold as seen"

But if you want a cheap 7R, it's cheap and it's a 7R

07-12-04, 10:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by northwind

2 Wheels in Edinburgh have a beautiful looking one for £1999.99... "This bike has a mysterious running problem, we can't get to the bottom of it, maybe you can. Sold as seen"

But if you want a cheap 7R, it's cheap and it's a 7R

Bit too far to Edinburgh, but thanks any way.

Just waiting to hear back from insurance company on how much i'll get for mine! And then just the quote....think it'll be around th £550mark TPFT, but for that i've been quoted £800xs

Thanks for the info so far....

Rich

jambo · 08-12-04, 02:44 PM

Buy one,
Drive down to london and let me have a go, always worth getting a seccond opinion on whether a bike is running well.

SP30s to the usual address.....

Damn you I'dalmost forgotten how much I want one despite the fact 70% of my milage is in town, usually 2 up.....

07-12-04, 03:15 PM	#1
richstam Guest Posts: n/a	ZX7R? Having been made to look for a replacement bike for my much loved SV by some thieving lowlife scum , I fancy something different! Initially I was interested in upgrading to a SV1000S, but the thought of trying another IL4 is too much to ignore (had a CBR400 before SV). I've always had a soft spot for a ZX7R (green naturally) but not really been able to insure one until hopefully now. GET TO THE POINT!! Has any one had one in the past and if so, what did you think? All advice appreciated Rich

07-12-04, 08:43 PM	#7
Sid Squid No, I don't lend tools. Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Skunk Works, Nth London Posts: 8,680	Buy it NOW, you're going to love it, I love them so anyone with taste and breeding - which you clearly have - will too. __________________ If an SV650 has a flat tyre in the forest and no-one is there to blow it up, how long will it be 'til someone posts that the reg/rec is duff and the world will end unless a CBR unit is fitted? A little bit of knowledge = a dangerous thing. "a deathless anthem of nuclear-strength romantic angst"

07-12-04, 08:44 PM	#8
northwind Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: In the garage where I belong Posts: 17,083	2 Wheels in Edinburgh have a beautiful looking one for £1999.99... "This bike has a mysterious running problem, we can't get to the bottom of it, maybe you can. Sold as seen" But if you want a cheap 7R, it's cheap and it's a 7R __________________ "We are the angry mob, we read the papers every day We like what we like, we hate what we hate But we're oh so easily swayed"

08-12-04, 02:44 PM	#10
jambo Member Mega Poster Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Croydonia Posts: 5,376	Buy one, Drive down to london and let me have a go, always worth getting a seccond opinion on whether a bike is running well. SP30s to the usual address..... Damn you I'dalmost forgotten how much I want one despite the fact 70% of my milage is in town, usually 2 up..... __________________ Modern motorcycles are bloody brilliant, enjoy it while we can

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07-12-04, 03:21 PM	#2
coombest Guest Posts: n/a	Sorry, I haven't had one but I just LOVE the styling of the ZX7R and also the fact that it was still doing really well in the British Superbike Championship until it was replaced with the ZX10 this year! It is ball-achingly beautiful (in an evil, snarling, green kinda way!) and I have seriously thought about one. However the insurance is likely to be a little too steep for me still and I probably wouldn't find one in my price range that would be immaculate enough for my picky taste!!!

07-12-04, 03:34 PM	#3
Iansv Guest Posts: n/a	I think.... Howard R got one.... Someone got one not long ago on here, Brain isn't working well lately so might not be him Lovely bike tho, i've always fancied one too can get them for good money now too

07-12-04, 03:40 PM	#4
Flamin_Squirrel Guest Posts: n/a	It wasnt Howardr, it was Slenver. Not seen him around for ages though.

07-12-04, 03:41 PM	#5
Iansv Guest Posts: n/a	thats the one, told you brain wasn't working.... Howard R got the Triple didn't he ?

07-12-04, 05:25 PM	#6
BURNER Guest Posts: n/a	BiKE magazine rated it the best race rep for the road a few years back. Planted front end and rock hard rear shock, budget for a replacement or re-build I reckon.