Easy weight saving - switch to a twin line set-up to the master cylinder for front brakes - on the ZX7R the bracket and splitter for the single line where it splits to twin lines to each caliper is made of pig iron and weighs about 1kg! 10 years ago when I did this, Goodrich kit was the best, but literally a twin line easy swap and pull off the big splitter unit.
I love this for two reasons. One as I purchased a brand new one of these after being fortunate to watch live at Phillip Island Anthony Gobert (the go show) completely obliterate WSB in his first round. I was also racing that day in the Australian 250 production series in which Anthony had previously been Aus Champ and I had raced against him so apart from watching this from the internal pits I then bought one new (same bike as I had his). Secondly, I kept one of the 2 Suzuki RGV-250’s I raced in the 90’s and it hasn’t run in 25 years, I’ve always been planning on getting it running again as everything was drained for storage. So thank you for the inspiration and memories. 👍😎🇦🇺
Love these zx-7's! No more stable a bike and the induction sound from the twin ram air scoops is mesmerizing. I've owned 3 and sold the last one at 75,000 miles and it still pulled (pretty) hard.
Try the Zx12r crazy stable at mental speeds they are. I had both the zx7r and srad 750 and Suzuki was faster hands down. The zx7r was more planted though.
Love these videos, a lot more relevant to everyday folk. Not everyone can afford the latest & greatest big$ machines so it's great to see the these type of stories.
Love the sweater almost as much as the gorgeous Z. Good work Chris, so comfortable to listen to chatting about any shit . James is awesome too. Thanks for the wake up video , loving 44.
Love seeing these old bikes on the road, keeping a K3 Gixer thou going myself. I'd have a garage full of these beauts over a single Penigale. Keep up the good work.
@@jack14kd no mate, I appreciate the technology and ride, but I cannot bring myself to line the pockets of my local Ducati dealer any more. May be pursuaded with an RSV though. Do love sportsbikes and it's only the latest 22 reg V4s styling that has interested me.
my K1 gsxr 1000 currently in bits in my garage, having a winter clean, and the fuel tank being relined after having all the rust removed, 20ltrs of white vinegar and 3 packets of baking soda later, fuel pump sorted as well having been taken apart then put back together, easy to work on my older bikes than my new ones, which are still under warranty
When I turned 21 I bought a ZX7R!, and after a year on the road I made the decision to race it. I got Ohlins fork springs fitted to the standard forks with a new Harris yokes for steeper angle. This made it turn in so much quicker! The engine was fitted with a 780cc big bore kit, race cams and got the ports gas flowed. Strapped a full race Hindle exhaust system on. Race hangers, Full race fairings and pretty much took off all anything that was not needed. Raced with NGRRC for a couple of years. GOT A WIN!! 2.5sec lead in an open class with 30 riders which were a mixture of 1000cc machines to 250cc strokers 😍. The 7R was by far the best bike I’ve ever owned. There’s more to it then just figures. It’s how the bike makes you feel. The big bore kit got mine from 109bhp to 138bhp on the dyno back in 2002 🤣 everyone was saying I was a crap racer because I had to get a big bore kit fitted to perform but how else do you keep up with the 1000cc machines down the straights on a 750?? Great video 👍🏼 keep up the great work and look forward to your future plans with the BBB 😎
Love the BBB videos and nice to see Chris again. The old BvG vids essentially grew into this and I always like to see the Baron himself in the 44teeth content. Cheers to all the content from Fagan and Boothy, though! Love how 44teeth is growing.
JHS was probably a popular shop in the UK but now they’re world famous largely thanks to your channel. I’d love to get some JHS merch if that’s a thing.
In the words of 44Teeth “bloody brilliant” (other words are available). I’m getting the sense that not only has the love for the Green Beast blossomed beyond the initial romance of the BBB but James is really getting into this too with greater enthusiasm (definitely not in a rush to get it out of his workshop). Having now seen the true state of that shock and linkage you must have a major sense of relief that you escaped upright on the circuit session against the SRAD - talking of which, I think that dodgy relationship is definitely on the rocks and no amount of relationship guidance is going to help Al. Big thanks again Chris and James for this - hopefully you will get a major sponsorship deal from Willy Wonka😎 Ps: please, please, please - tidy up that swing arm which currently resembles the surface of the moon!
It's good to see these videos going online for members before it's goes on general release. Hats off to the 44teeth team, I look forward to the next installment.
Been working on my aging bike with similar issues as one finishes another starts, keep the cash coming, try and keep your hair on.. Nice vid thanks keep em coming..
Whilst you have the swingarm out to change the pivot bearings, you could get it blasted & powder coated, just an idea, but this is best done immediately before a bearing change so you dont have a problem with blast medium in the new bearings!
I've done pretty much the same set of work lately on my 7r. Nissin 4 pots + RCS +EBC discs, shock linkage bearings/sleeves/seals, the whole lot, swingarm spindle and bearings etc... Maxton shock at the rear and cartridges in the forks... un-be-fsking-lievable difference. It is sickening how much better the bike is. Dymags waiting on the shelf as need to machine to accommodate speedo drive on the front. Also made up some tooling to remove and press in the 'un-replacable' needle jets in the carbs as the needles wear the holes oval. Looks like that bike may have less miles though so maybe not an issue (under 30k seems ok) the 'float bowl mod' to balance float bowl pressure with the airbox, resetting float heights etc..., but the best bang for buck is the factory pro 4 degree ignition advancer. Makes a real difference, and even Perkins could fit it I reckon. FYI the conventional wisdom seems to be, just get an OEM air filter - sack off the K&N. Also coil sticks probably might have cost less than those dyna coils.
Check the rear break master cylinder is not blocked too, thought I had a seized calliper on my old Kawi (rear brake system is the same on all Kawis for many years). I fixed it all, new disc, rebuilt the calliper and master cylinder, it was fine for a bit then it went again, had to do it all again and get a replacement master cylinder as could not get the black plastic pipe off to try and fix it.
A WWII Tour is a wonderful idea. My dad and I took it upon ourselves to pay our respects and rode to Auschwitz via Nuremberg, Prague, Krakow, Warsaw and Berlin. Visiting WWII sites in along the way. Truly an amazing trip and some superb bike roads in Poland as well! If you guys would like some tips on where to go, slide into my dms. Keep up the good work. Cheers.
I bought my SV650s with this nitron shock already on it and upgraded cartridges on the front. Could we see a video from James explaining how to set them up and what a good road bike with one should feel like?
starting to look the part now dymag wheels nitron shock brembo leavers ect all that bike needs now is some engine tuning race cams lightened piston rod upgrade updated carbs should fly on the track :) lol need to sort mine out now hahah
As far as weight saving, the nose fairing metalwork & changing from glass to plastic for the front light system,make a aluminium tubing nose fairing support,my gsxr1100M front nose fairing weight as standard was silly heavy,glass and steel tubing to blame,im presuming zx7 has the same.Great vids,love em.
In my experience the OEM paper filters give the best results, because they make the mixture the correct richness as that's what the carbs are designed for. ...Try a stock paper filter before spending money on a K&N. If you do you use a K&N or similar then richen the mixture somehow.
My 16 y/o son just bought a brand new identical front m/cylinder, boxed c/w er, Brembo authenticity card etc for, er, 28 Quid. 4 pot boxed new Brembo caliper with cnc'd conversion bracket for his 38bhp TZR1502 stroke was a tad dearer at 30 Quid... Regards from NE Thailand....😎
While your in the groove. grease all the pivot points.headstock inc! For a rattle and squeak free ride. 👌 oh! Take the swinging arm to get it Mirror polished as its prone to tatty paint chips,👍
@2:10 they're never seized lol, Spray it down with penetration fluid, disconnect brake line, jam an air nozzle in there that fits, and hit it with some air pressure and boom .... unseized ... sometimes scary and loud but it works lol.
Once again you beautiful souls came into be the highlight of my pathetic day. Without team 44teeth what’s the point... Okay seriously though I smiled all the way through. Thanks Gents
@@argieessex who said it had to be funny? Besides, shows like top gear managed to do special episodes where they managed to go to similar places and make an entertaining show and still be respectful.
@@hello7533 probably could be respectful but I imagine a lot of people like the fart gags and titting around, rather than human hair, children cloths and human misery. Perhaps just my view?
Hi when you put the performance air filter on the bike are you going to test on the dyno to see if it makes a performance gain? If so that would be great as I want to see if it worth getting a performance filter for my zx6r
My 2 daughters (17 and 20) and their friend have just booked a weekend trip to Poland to see Auschwitz. I think they said it was only £40 for the tour of the camp, which I thought was really good. Somewhere everyone should go if they get the chance!
Love your content, you guys do make me laugh!! Surely though, a BBB should be to buy a budget bike, not do any work on it and take it on a long trip to see who brakes down first? Lots of cash being spent on these "Budget Bikes", surely then they are no longer Budget Bikes?
James has to do a BBB and travel with ye on he's own bike. Be class to see him him do one. He can help out if one of the bikes have issues. Make it happen 44teeth
Awesome video (as always). If weight saving is the plan you should definitely take a look at Lithium batteries, we've done a video on our range of Skyrich batteries and the weight saving is staggering when compared to a lead-acid battery, a true saving to be had. Let us know if you'd like one :)
I love James. Genuinely. He never seems flustered by anything. Nor does he ever lose patience. He's helpful AND tolerant.
The best therapy session I've had in a long time, made by nutters for nutters. Keep up the good work.
Easy weight saving - switch to a twin line set-up to the master cylinder for front brakes - on the ZX7R the bracket and splitter for the single line where it splits to twin lines to each caliper is made of pig iron and weighs about 1kg! 10 years ago when I did this, Goodrich kit was the best, but literally a twin line easy swap and pull off the big splitter unit.
I love this for two reasons. One as I purchased a brand new one of these after being fortunate to watch live at Phillip Island Anthony Gobert (the go show) completely obliterate WSB in his first round. I was also racing that day in the Australian 250 production series in which Anthony had previously been Aus Champ and I had raced against him so apart from watching this from the internal pits I then bought one new (same bike as I had his). Secondly, I kept one of the 2 Suzuki RGV-250’s I raced in the 90’s and it hasn’t run in 25 years, I’ve always been planning on getting it running again as everything was drained for storage. So thank you for the inspiration and memories. 👍😎🇦🇺
U gotta get that thing running! It’s getting difficult to find parts so the sooner the better.
Love these zx-7's! No more stable a bike and the induction sound from the twin ram air scoops is mesmerizing. I've owned 3 and sold the last one at 75,000 miles and it still pulled (pretty) hard.
SRAD Takes A Big Dump on Freddo!
Ahahahaha!
All the best to You Frank.
Amazing, such High Tuned Bikes can go that long?
Beauty Friend.
Try the Zx12r crazy stable at mental speeds they are. I had both the zx7r and srad 750 and Suzuki was faster hands down. The zx7r was more planted though.
@@bikelife1389 Had a '95 6 and '00 12r :D As happy as I am with my current slow ass ADV; I do miss the 12.
Love these videos, a lot more relevant to everyday folk. Not everyone can afford the latest & greatest big$ machines so it's great to see the these type of stories.
💯👍
Love the sweater almost as much as the gorgeous Z. Good work Chris, so comfortable to listen to chatting about any shit . James is awesome too. Thanks for the wake up video , loving 44.
The sweater looks like the one Elvis wore in the Jailhouse Rock movie scene and is Chris cultivating a quiff?
Chris you are brilliant. Just like my mate. Ask me to go round to help him do he's bike. Ends up him making the tea and I do it all for him lol . 👍🏼
Please take that swingarm out and have it painted 🥴😁 bike is coming on though - looking good 👍
Love seeing these old bikes on the road, keeping a K3 Gixer thou going myself. I'd have a garage full of these beauts over a single Penigale. Keep up the good work.
U ridden many panigales
same I am keeping my and her 1994 xrv750 on the road and my 2002 zrx1200. long live carbs :)
Pedogale!
@@jack14kd no mate, I appreciate the technology and ride, but I cannot bring myself to line the pockets of my local Ducati dealer any more. May be pursuaded with an RSV though. Do love sportsbikes and it's only the latest 22 reg V4s styling that has interested me.
my K1 gsxr 1000 currently in bits in my garage, having a winter clean, and the fuel tank being relined after having all the rust removed, 20ltrs of white vinegar and 3 packets of baking soda later, fuel pump sorted as well having been taken apart then put back together, easy to work on my older bikes than my new ones, which are still under warranty
Yo Baron! My sister was in a crash last week still in a coma. I'm very miserable. Your post helps take my mind of things. Cheers man.
When I turned 21 I bought a ZX7R!, and after a year on the road I made the decision to race it. I got Ohlins fork springs fitted to the standard forks with a new Harris yokes for steeper angle. This made it turn in so much quicker!
The engine was fitted with a 780cc big bore kit, race cams and got the ports gas flowed. Strapped a full race Hindle exhaust system on. Race hangers, Full race fairings and pretty much took off all anything that was not needed.
Raced with NGRRC for a couple of years. GOT A WIN!!
2.5sec lead in an open class with 30 riders which were a mixture of 1000cc machines to 250cc strokers 😍. The 7R was by far the best bike I’ve ever owned. There’s more to it then just figures. It’s how the bike makes you feel.
The big bore kit got mine from 109bhp to 138bhp on the dyno back in 2002 🤣 everyone was saying I was a crap racer because I had to get a big bore kit fitted to perform but how else do you keep up with the 1000cc machines down the straights on a 750??
Great video 👍🏼 keep up the great work and look forward to your future plans with the BBB 😎
Guys, thanks for making my morning! I needed some two wheel humor on a dreary winter day. Love the retro theme. GDay
Love the BBB videos and nice to see Chris again. The old BvG vids essentially grew into this and I always like to see the Baron himself in the 44teeth content. Cheers to all the content from Fagan and Boothy, though! Love how 44teeth is growing.
Budget bike battle is the best thing you have ever done in your channel
JHS was probably a popular shop in the UK but now they’re world famous largely thanks to your channel. I’d love to get some JHS merch if that’s a thing.
I would definitely buy JHS/44 teeth combined merch.
In the words of 44Teeth “bloody brilliant” (other words are available). I’m getting the sense that not only has the love for the Green Beast blossomed beyond the initial romance of the BBB but James is really getting into this too with greater enthusiasm (definitely not in a rush to get it out of his workshop). Having now seen the true state of that shock and linkage you must have a major sense of relief that you escaped upright on the circuit session against the SRAD - talking of which, I think that dodgy relationship is definitely on the rocks and no amount of relationship guidance is going to help Al.
Big thanks again Chris and James for this - hopefully you will get a major sponsorship deal from Willy Wonka😎
Ps: please, please, please - tidy up that swing arm which currently resembles the surface of the moon!
It's good to see these videos going online for members before it's goes on general release. Hats off to the 44teeth team, I look forward to the next installment.
Ah, that explains why there were 12 comments when I came in here 1 minute after it went up.
i don't give a shit about your membership perks
Yes it’s always good when you can watch something before everyone else
@@Japs_Eye_Of_The_Tiger so much so that you left a comment?
@@JayGee6996 like a VIPizzle
Love the video, great to see some love being put into these older bikes, so good to see Chris doing a video and everyone just loves James
James’s humour kills me every time he speaks, I love that guy
Finally something less technical, professional, but far more enjoyable to watch! Thank you ☺️
Love it guys, I just rebuilt my 7r linkage. The shafts are no longer available from oem.
The BBB , the original is how I found this channel . I love a good workshop vid, keep the banter coming.Team Greem 🤙
Been working on my aging bike with similar issues as one finishes another starts, keep the cash coming, try and keep your hair on..
Nice vid thanks keep em coming..
Always great to see Chris in the shop it’s always a good video when it’s a JHS shop video
Whilst you have the swingarm out to change the pivot bearings, you could get it blasted & powder coated, just an idea, but this is best done immediately before a bearing change so you dont have a problem with blast medium in the new bearings!
Lovely to see you back at it big man.
I've done pretty much the same set of work lately on my 7r. Nissin 4 pots + RCS +EBC discs, shock linkage bearings/sleeves/seals, the whole lot, swingarm spindle and bearings etc... Maxton shock at the rear and cartridges in the forks... un-be-fsking-lievable difference. It is sickening how much better the bike is. Dymags waiting on the shelf as need to machine to accommodate speedo drive on the front.
Also made up some tooling to remove and press in the 'un-replacable' needle jets in the carbs as the needles wear the holes oval. Looks like that bike may have less miles though so maybe not an issue (under 30k seems ok) the 'float bowl mod' to balance float bowl pressure with the airbox, resetting float heights etc..., but the best bang for buck is the factory pro 4 degree ignition advancer. Makes a real difference, and even Perkins could fit it I reckon.
FYI the conventional wisdom seems to be, just get an OEM air filter - sack off the K&N. Also coil sticks probably might have cost less than those dyna coils.
Simply a good use of my time ....cheers Sue!
Check the rear break master cylinder is not blocked too, thought I had a seized calliper on my old Kawi (rear brake system is the same on all Kawis for many years). I fixed it all, new disc, rebuilt the calliper and master cylinder, it was fine for a bit then it went again, had to do it all again and get a replacement master cylinder as could not get the black plastic pipe off to try and fix it.
A WWII Tour is a wonderful idea. My dad and I took it upon ourselves to pay our respects and rode to Auschwitz via Nuremberg, Prague, Krakow, Warsaw and Berlin. Visiting WWII sites in along the way. Truly an amazing trip and some superb bike roads in Poland as well! If you guys would like some tips on where to go, slide into my dms. Keep up the good work. Cheers.
Love to hear and see the enjoyment working on these beauties.
"There is nothing that extreme violence and brute force cannot put right...." - oooo, you are just golden with these quotes :-)
That was some genuinely good camera work by Dave!
Keep the momentum on the series lads!
Gorgeous, timeless bike.. and as always your hair is enviably perfect.
All that said this jumper makes you look like the Hamburglar…
Carry on!
Budget Bike Battle ‘Blank Cheque Book’! Love these videos, everyone needs a James
I bought my SV650s with this nitron shock already on it and upgraded cartridges on the front. Could we see a video from James explaining how to set them up and what a good road bike with one should feel like?
starting to look the part now dymag wheels nitron shock brembo leavers ect all that bike needs now is some engine tuning race cams lightened piston rod upgrade updated carbs should fly on the track :) lol need to sort mine out now hahah
I owned a ZX7 back in the 90s. It was the most unfriendly "street" bike I ever owned. Was so glad when I kicked it to the curb.
As far as weight saving, the nose fairing metalwork & changing from glass to plastic for the front light system,make a aluminium tubing nose fairing support,my gsxr1100M front nose fairing weight as standard was silly heavy,glass and steel tubing to blame,im presuming zx7 has the same.Great vids,love em.
In my experience the OEM paper filters give the best results, because they make the mixture the correct richness as that's what the carbs are designed for.
...Try a stock paper filter before spending money on a K&N. If you do you use a K&N or similar then richen the mixture somehow.
My 16 y/o son just bought a brand new identical front m/cylinder, boxed c/w er, Brembo authenticity card etc for, er, 28 Quid.
4 pot boxed new Brembo caliper with cnc'd conversion bracket for his 38bhp TZR1502 stroke was a tad dearer at 30 Quid...
Regards from NE Thailand....😎
Chris when ever I see you my heart misses a beat! I hope you're well and thanks for the videos awesome content as always
Another day another video you guys are fantastic!!
You're spoiling us! Great vid, as always 👍
I have the same bike. Keep the episodes coming. Lots of fun and inspiration. Hi from Canada.
A hint on the high torque impact gun, get the Makita BTW450, or its current equivalent, it's absolutely f*****g brilliant!
This was fucking brilliant... Just what I needed on this dark crappy wednesday! 😂
James @ 44Teeth and Zach @ 650ib are the 2 most resourceful and underrated blokes in the motorcycle industry.
Imagine if they did a series where 650ib and crew goes to the UK and 44 go to Miami lol
I said “whoop” when I saw this pop up on my iPad.. wife gave me a strange look! 😄You boys should be on Netflix! 💚👌🏼
While your in the groove. grease all the pivot points.headstock inc! For a rattle and squeak free ride. 👌 oh! Take the swinging arm to get it Mirror polished as its prone to tatty paint chips,👍
Morning routine: Shower...yes, Breakfast...yes, Dressed like Pepé Le Pew...Qui. Allons chez JHS.
@2:10 they're never seized lol, Spray it down with penetration fluid, disconnect brake line, jam an air nozzle in there that fits, and hit it with some air pressure and boom .... unseized ... sometimes scary and loud but it works lol.
I love BBW....
oh damn I think I'm on the wrong site... Just Kidding... Love these BBB series Keep em coming baby
This brings back so many great memories, this was my first ever bike, i bought it the same day i passed my license :)
Great video. JHS racing is the place
2009 ZX10R Swingarm saves a lot of weight. A percentage is unsprung as well 👍
More already? What a treat!
Whose is that rigid T100/TR5 Triumph next to the Kawa?
Best bike in the shop....
Cheers guys ;love the vids can James show us how to adjust the brembo M/CYL if possible and the best way to bleed twin front disc set up Glenn
BBB is a blessing 🤘🏼
Once again you beautiful souls came into be the highlight of my pathetic day. Without team 44teeth what’s the point... Okay seriously though I smiled all the way through. Thanks Gents
Great vid. Sold my zx7r as it was just to heavy but an iconic bike nevertheless. 👍🏻
Gutted you didn’t do the bmw with the roof and window wiper / side car outing 😭 is that going to happen? Love the vids btw awesome stuff
I rode from Bristol to Auschwitz. Would recommend the trip as a BBB for the future.
Yes. That is funny content. 🤨
@@argieessex who said it had to be funny?
Besides, shows like top gear managed to do special episodes where they managed to go to similar places and make an entertaining show and still be respectful.
@@hello7533 probably could be respectful but I imagine a lot of people like the fart gags and titting around, rather than human hair, children cloths and human misery. Perhaps just my view?
Hi when you put the performance air filter on the bike are you going to test on the dyno to see if it makes a performance gain? If so that would be great as I want to see if it worth getting a performance filter for my zx6r
It would be fantastic if you also high-gloss polished the swingarm and mounted a rear hugger.💚
I wish 44 teeth would upload more, all i watch is these guys im obsessed
What's the benefit of the link tubes on the exhaust pipe is it worth doing
this is the first time hearing and seeing Kawasaki zx-7r, very nice video by the way
The silencer was different when they were changing the rear shock to the one that was one when the brake lever work was being done....
8:35 Just a casual Husqvarna Nuda in the background...
But not RJ.
My 2 daughters (17 and 20) and their friend have just booked a weekend trip to Poland to see Auschwitz. I think they said it was only £40 for the tour of the camp, which I thought was really good. Somewhere everyone should go if they get the chance!
Good to see you back on screen, it was turning into the Boothy n Fagan show….
Needs the matching Brembo Clutch lever. 🤑
I'm sure my ZX7R had six pot Tokico calipers. Are those 4 pots standard on that year?
When you guys go to Europe on those old bikes do you avoid the big cities? Like because they got those clean air zones
Will 44T jhs do any more of the Suzuki fz50 videos?
hahhahaha man this never fails to get a big smile and plenty of laughs! Cheers guys !
I’d truelly bring chocolate (a la ton of !) just to spend an hour or 3 in the garage ! Looks like my kinda place . 😉🏍🤙🏻
my two pence to weightreduction. handlebar ends and frontlight glass
Best looking Kawasaki to date in my opinion, butch and wide, and mean looking 🏍👌🏻
That triumph looks luvly
is boothy gettin a yamaha and joining you lot? cant wait for the BBB!
Love your content, you guys do make me laugh!! Surely though, a BBB should be to buy a budget bike, not do any work on it and take it on a long trip to see who brakes down first? Lots of cash being spent on these "Budget Bikes", surely then they are no longer Budget Bikes?
Great lunch break watch. Cheers
Makin me cry! Miss my 98 sooo much!
She's taking shape lovely
it might be easier putting a go-pro on a stand sometimes while all you’s work at the same time.
James has to do a BBB and travel with ye on he's own bike. Be class to see him him do one. He can help out if one of the bikes have issues. Make it happen 44teeth
Love the upgrades
Fantastic video ! What tool kit did you get ?
Awesome video (as always). If weight saving is the plan you should definitely take a look at Lithium batteries, we've done a video on our range of Skyrich batteries and the weight saving is staggering when compared to a lead-acid battery, a true saving to be had. Let us know if you'd like one :)
James, star of the show.
Is the next episode for this out yet?
love these videos , nice work chris :D
awesome! but that swing arm needs to be paint for sure!
What's Statham up to while you are tinkering with the ninja?
Thought you would have gone for a Maxton shock instead of Nitron