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I got ahold of this rough J2 about a week ago. The plastics were in good shape but just about everything else needed some attention. The main problem being some serious engine knocking and shot suspension.
So after a few hours of work, here's what the bike looks like:
Battery box and undertail - gross
http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/...010_10_301.jpg
Cockpit fixtures look good
http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/...10_11_0728.jpg
Getting the subframe off
http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/...10_10_3012.jpg
http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/...10_10_3018.jpg
Gas tank is in decent shape
http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/...10_11_0734.jpg
Body plastics arn't bad either
http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/...10_11_0748.jpg
Oooooo... color matched seats
http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/...10_11_0745.jpg
The rear hugger came with this little guy attached to it. Apparently one of the previous owners is an anime fan
http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/...10_11_0731.jpg
D&D end can sounds nice... Would still rather have a muzzys
http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/...10_11_0743.jpg
The headers and midpipe are a different story. Yikes! Apparently all ZX7s suffer this ****** header problem. Even the late P models are plagued by rusty pipes. Anyone notice the exhaust is WELDED onto the mid pipe? Odd no?
http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/...10_11_0741.jpg
Airbox to be tossed and replaced with pod filters
http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/...10_11_0744.jpg
Carbs are in surprisingly good shape
http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/...10_11_0749.jpg
Closeup :)
http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/...10_11_0751.jpg
Manifolds in good shape
http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/...10_11_0753.jpg
An indication of the neglect this bike has gone through
http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/...10_11_0730.jpg
Engine cover looks surprisingly clean
http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/...10_10_3024.jpg
http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/...10_11_0729.jpg
I'm currently cleaning the subframe and the rust/calcium cacked bolts. Next I'll be removing the radiator, headers, and ultimately the engine. I'm also trying to decide if I want to redo the coating onthe subframe/frame or just clean it up a bit and call it a day. Decisions decisions.