Restoration of a ZX7R - Ep1 | ZX7R Restoration | Tom's Workshop

The first in a new series, I strip my 1997 Kawasaki ZX7R in order to do a complete overhaul. I'll be covering the whole rebuild in detail, so subscribe and follow along as we go!

[TallBiker]

New subscriber. Nice to see these older sports bikes preserved. I had a 1989 FZR1000EXUP which I owned and enjoyed for 15 years. Did a restoration after 10 years ownership, then after another 5 years I part exchanged it for a mint 1999 TL1000R which was about 6 years ago This will be preserved in it's perfect condition for as long as I'm able to ride it. Purchased a 1989 GSXR1100 earlier this year that was part of a bike collection for 20 years, so I'll do a full mechanical recommission first followed by a bodywork restoration - it's in great condition but I want it perfect. To me both the ZX7R and the TLR were the WOW bikes when they came out, and I just love that v-twin engine in the TLR. Looking forward to the rest of your restoration.

[BenSILVA-zv]

It is definitely the best looking motorcycle ever. Even from the early nineties till the last one in the 2000s it's a mean looking machine.

[nick_sherratt]

Great to see my old bike again, so good I owned it twice! I dropped the bike at Cadwell and had the fairings painted at a bodyshop in Louth but I was never happy with the finish so I didn't finish putting it back together and swapped it for a dolomite sprint. Really looking forward to seeing finished.

[PitSmok]

Well done m8, immediately subscribed👍 I've just bought a 03 Zx12r in Black and Gold to join my 17 Zzr1400 and 10 Hayabusa and will be working on it thru the winter. Love the zx7r😁

[BillCook]

Its only when we start stripping our bikes down when we realise how much work goes into manufacturing them. Good job Tom.

[cp]

Just come across your channel and watched a few of your old videos. Great stuff and I love your choices of old bikes to work on; right up my street! Just subscribed 👍

[WinstonBasset]

Can't wait for more. I had an Orange 2003. Loved that bike, still one of the best looking bikes of all time.

[ChrisSofos]

So happy to see you in the shop again Tom!! This is going to be another great series! I missed your British humor 😆

[DeeYarEss]

Never the fastest, certainly not now and yet still the absolute business. My ZX12R is certainly quicker but I do really want a ZX7R - just so Good looking.

[alanrobins]

Excellent video looking forward to the complete series very high quality recording

[jimpovolish]

Love this! I am almost 50 and had a 2000 Muzzy Built Zx7r back in the day. Miss that bike. have been searching for one to do this! can't wait to see the rest!

[tomevans]

“Who taught you all this?”
“Those three books”
❤

[chrisrench]

Nobody commented on the 4th thing on his list of things he wanted for his B-day at the 24 second mark?? LOLOL. Greatness

[mikeylite]

I had one of these when I was a young. Same year but all black. Those were the best years of my life

[simonhudson]

Hi,
I am currently engaged in a similar process with a 98 model and your video (that shows my age) is better than any number of photos I have taken to show where everything goes.
I'm using just an Abba stand and I have to say I am rather jealous of your lift.
Thanks for great help....
Simon

[heatz]

all 8 header bolts without a snap you lucky

[tomlabarbara]

Cool video! Always liked the front fairing of that bike.

[toucheturtle]

Recently refurbished my 7R. Forks re-chromed by Philpotts, Nitron rear shock, complete brake overhaul. Carbs fettled by my stepfather, full Akrapovic exhaust system. Dyno’d 118bhp at rear wheel. 15/43 gearing makes it a real hoot to ride. Infectious induction growl, superb handling & gorgeous looks…😁👍🏻

[vtecbobby]

Great stuff, just subscribed when you mentioned RRC resto. I appreciate youtubers like you who edit out the sound of angle grinders and other loud tools.

[Gingar]

Hi chap, Loving the series, I've had my ZX7r from new and it would have to be prised from my cold EEEK hand, I've had many bikes over the years but my 7r is my baby. What I would like to know from you is when will I get my bike back when I send it down to you for the same treatment as you have beautifully done to yours Keep up the Awesome work chap happy to subscribe to a minted channel like yours.