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Steve M · 25-Feb-2006, 21:26

Bit of a different one this, but do we have anyone who knows much about early ZXR750s, an import 89 model. A mate has one and it seems to be restricted - it's a bit breathless at the top end and will only do about 120. The engine is still in very good condition - 20000 miles. I seem to remember they did some restrictions using carb tops?
Any ideas.

HUNT749 · 25-Feb-2006, 22:01

have a look on mcnninjas.co.uk very helpfull bunch of misfits

look for" michael a " knows more and has more spares in his back garden then kawasaki themselves

Simon

[Edited on 25-2-2006 by HUNT749]

[Edited on 25-2-2006 by HUNT749]

Steve M · 25-Feb-2006, 22:32

Thanks matey, we've posted the question on the ninja site.

twpd · 25-Feb-2006, 22:38

IIRC some were restricted to 100bhp (the French ones) but, even then it should be a fair bit faster than that so, I don't think restrictors are the answer.

Later J's were also restricted again (the metallic blue and burgundy ones) and even then they would do about 143.

[Edited on 25-2-2006 by twpd]

Steve M · 25-Feb-2006, 22:46

Oops sorry. forget the 120mph bit, that was me misunderstanding what he said. The speedo doesn't go past 180 KPH - about 120 mph, so he can't tell what speed it is actually pulling in top.

Steve M · 26-Feb-2006, 12:56

Quote:

Originally posted by HUNT749
have a look on mcnninjas.co.uk very helpfull bunch of misfits

look for" michael a " knows more and has more spares in his back garden then kawasaki themselves

Simon

[Edited on 25-2-2006 by HUNT749]

[Edited on 25-2-2006 by HUNT749]

Yep, michael came along, he thinks they are resticted with different cams

thanks Hunt

HUNT749 · 28-Feb-2006, 21:12

no probs check the last post someones got some cams you can buy...

Simon

greenmachine · 04-Mar-2006, 18:32

As a previous 750zxr owner i found the best source of info on the 'net for all 750's is here...

http://www.redmonkey.com/7r/

The site has been going for years and it's on a similar par to this DSC site for excellent knowledge, passion for the bikes and friendliness too. Good luck.

greenmachine · 04-Mar-2006, 18:34

can't help it.... gotta show my old beloved kwak off....

TonyH · 05-Mar-2006, 12:04

Steve, a mate of mine had an import and the exhaust down tubes were a smaller diameter than the UK model he had to weld down pipes from a UK exhaust to the rest of the system, he got a lot more umf out or it after that

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25-Feb-2006, 22:01	#2
HUNT749 Registered Forum User Mille Posts: 155 Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Norwich have a look on mcnninjas.co.uk very helpfull bunch of misfits look for" michael a " knows more and has more spares in his back garden then kawasaki themselves Simon [Edited on 25-2-2006 by HUNT749] [Edited on 25-2-2006 by HUNT749] Reply

25-Feb-2006, 22:32	#3
Steve M Registered Forum User Big Twin Posts: 1,926 Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: north staffs Mood: Sans moto Thanks matey, we've posted the question on the ninja site. Reply

25-Feb-2006, 22:46	#5
Steve M Registered Forum User Big Twin Posts: 1,926 Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: north staffs Mood: Sans moto Oops sorry. forget the 120mph bit, that was me misunderstanding what he said. The speedo doesn't go past 180 KPH - about 120 mph, so he can't tell what speed it is actually pulling in top. Reply

28-Feb-2006, 21:12	#7
HUNT749 Registered Forum User Mille Posts: 155 Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Norwich no probs check the last post someones got some cams you can buy... Simon Reply

04-Mar-2006, 18:32	#8
greenmachine Registered Forum User Bevel Head Posts: 84 Join Date: Feb 2004 Mood: Flatulent As a previous 750zxr owner i found the best source of info on the 'net for all 750's is here... http://www.redmonkey.com/7r/ The site has been going for years and it's on a similar par to this DSC site for excellent knowledge, passion for the bikes and friendliness too. Good luck. Reply

04-Mar-2006, 18:34	#9
greenmachine Registered Forum User Bevel Head Posts: 84 Join Date: Feb 2004 Mood: Flatulent can't help it.... gotta show my old beloved kwak off.... Reply

05-Mar-2006, 12:04	#10
TonyH Registered Forum User Mille Posts: 239 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Cheshire Mood: Bits fitted service done, Nice Steve, a mate of mine had an import and the exhaust down tubes were a smaller diameter than the UK model he had to weld down pipes from a UK exhaust to the rest of the system, he got a lot more umf out or it after that Reply