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Currently restoring my 1997 Kawasaki ZX7R with the odd bit of maintenance on my trusty 1994 Honda RVF400, and freshly restored 1994 FZR1000.
Inspecting a ZX7R Cylinder Head - Ep12 | ZX7R Restoration | Tom's Workshop
With the head stripped and vapour blasted, it's ready for a full inspection.
Tools:
Valve Spring Compressor: amzn.to/4bnrNmq
Ultrasonic Cleaning Tank: amzn.to/3GLx3me
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Tools:
Valve Spring Compressor: amzn.to/4bnrNmq
Ultrasonic Cleaning Tank: amzn.to/3GLx3me
Subscribe to follow the progress!
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ZX7R Cylinder Head Disassembly - Ep11 | ZX7R Restoration | Tom's Workshop
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With the rolling chassis completed. I can finally get back to the engine work. First up is the cylinder head. In this video I'm stripping it down and cleaning everything up ready for a full inspection. Tools: Valve Spring Compressor: amzn.to/4bnrNmq Valve Cleaning Solution: amzn.to/44IqWuf Cylinder Hone: amzn.to/3TrpXuD 50-75mm Micrometer: amzn.to/3tk34yN Telescoping Gauges: amzn.to/3RqMEMV Ult...
ZX7R Rolling Chassis! - Ep10 | ZX7R Restoration | Tom's Workshop
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Chapter 1 is complete, a fully restored rolling chassis, now it's the little task of overhauling the top end of the engine before the full re-assembly can begin. Subscribe to follow the progress! Links: Bearing Puller: amzn.to/3xwWVkt Spray Paint Mixer: amzn.to/3Jj0xcv Stopping Power UK: www.stopping-power.co.uk/ Kirdford Shot Blasting: www.kirdfordshotblasting.co.uk/
Rebuilding my ZX7R Forks (Part 2) - Ep9 | ZX7R Restoration | Tom's Workshop
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Progress on the forks! Well, on one at least. I now have one fork fully restored and back in the frame. One step closer to a rolling chassis! Subscribe to follow the progress!
Rebuilding my ZX7R Forks (Part 1) - Ep8 | ZX7R Restoration | Tom's Workshop
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These forks have always given me trouble, so I set out to make them as like new as possible. Which includes new stanchions, meaning I needed to take the bottoms off, which hasn't gone very smoothly at all! Part 2 of the forks saga will follow shortly! Subscribe to follow the progress!
Inspecting Pistons and Honing Cylinders on my ZX7R - Ep7 | ZX7R Restoration | Tom's Workshop
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With next to no history on this engine, I want to check the condition of the hardest working of the engine parts, the pistons, rings & cylinders. I'll also have a go at honing the cylinder walls too. Tools: Cylinder Hone: amzn.to/3TrpXuD 50-75mm Micrometer: amzn.to/3tk34yN Telescoping Gauges: amzn.to/3RqMEMV Ultrasonic Cleaning Tank: amzn.to/3GLx3me Subscribe to follow the progress!
Channel Update!
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If you'd like to support this channel and help me make more videos, consider pressing the Join button to become a Workshop Supporter. I'll be adding extra videos for those supporters in between the main videos, and you'll also be able to suggest what sorts of things you want to see. Hope to see you there!
ZX7R Engine Overhaul - Ep6 | ZX7R Restoration | Tom's Workshop
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I'm waiting for parts for the forks and wheels so I've started the engine overhaul. It's uncharted territory this for me! In this episode, I'm stripping the top end ready for inspection. Subscribe to follow the progress!
ZX7R Shock Restoration - Ep5 | ZX7R Restoration | Tom's Workshop
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Welcome back! This is a fun one, taking on the mysterious challenge of refurbishing the rear shock. Thanks for watching!
ZX7R Linkage & Head Bearings - Ep4 | ZX7R Restoration | Tom's Workshop
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Welcome back! Now the frame is sorted, I need to work on the other component parts like the suspension linkage and the steering head & yokes Thanks for watching!
Frame & Swingarm Repair on my ZX7R - Ep3 | ZX7R Restoration | Tom's Workshop
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Welcome back! I sent subframe off for fresh powdercoat, then got started on cleaning up the frame, replacing bearings and repairing the swingarm. Thanks for watching!
ZX7R Engine Removal - Ep2 | ZX7R Restoration | Tom's Workshop
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Welcome back! This time, I'm removing the engine and stripping the rest of the bike. Including making a few bespoke tools I needed along the way. Thanks for watching!
Restoration of a ZX7R - Ep1 | ZX7R Restoration | Tom's Workshop
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Restoration of a ZX7R - Ep1 | ZX7R Restoration | Tom's Workshop
How I Built My Dream Workbench | 4K - Tom’s Workshop
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How I Built My Dream Workbench | 4K - Tom’s Workshop
14 - FZR1000: First Ride Since The Rebuild | Tom's Workshop
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14 - FZR1000: First Ride Since The Rebuild | Tom's Workshop
13 - Rebuilding My FZR1000 | Tom's Workshop
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13 - Rebuilding My FZR1000 | Tom's Workshop
12 - Blue Spots Upgrade for my FZR1000 | Tom's Workshop
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12 - Blue Spots Upgrade for my FZR1000 | Tom's Workshop
11 - Replacing Wheel Bearings on my FZR1000 | Tom's Workshop
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11 - Replacing Wheel Bearings on my FZR1000 | Tom's Workshop
10 - FZR1000 Steering Head Bearings | Tom's Workshop
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10 - FZR1000 Steering Head Bearings | Tom's Workshop
9 - Carb Balancing on an FZR1000 | Tom's Workshop
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9 - Carb Balancing on an FZR1000 | Tom's Workshop
8 - Cleaning The Carbs from my FZR1000 | Tom's Workshop
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8 - Cleaning The Carbs from my FZR1000 | Tom's Workshop
7 - Restoring The Cooling System on my FZR1000 | Tom's Workshop
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7 - Restoring The Cooling System on my FZR1000 | Tom's Workshop
6 - FZR1000 Valve Clearances | Tom's Workshop
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6 - FZR1000 Valve Clearances | Tom's Workshop
5 - Electrical Issues on my FZR1000 | Tom's Workshop
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5 - Electrical Issues on my FZR1000 | Tom's Workshop
4 - FZR1000 Swingarm Restoration | Tom's Workshop
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4 - FZR1000 Swingarm Restoration | Tom's Workshop
3 - Restoring The Subframe on my FZR1000 | Tom's Workshop
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3 - Restoring The Subframe on my FZR1000 | Tom's Workshop
2 - Stripping my FZR1000 | Tom's Workshop
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2 - Stripping my FZR1000 | Tom's Workshop
1 - Intro | Project FZR1000 | Tom's Workshop
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1 - Intro | Project FZR1000 | Tom's Workshop
After eight years restoration i finished my FZR 1000 build 90. Actually it's a new bike now. Beside the countless hours of work i spend about 7K € on the bike. Wouldn't do it again.
Haha yeah there’s not a huge amount of ways to make the maths add up nicely. I think it really needs to be a sentimental project or particularly educational experience to make it worthwhile 👍🏻
Hey Tom, thanks again for another great video! I noticed that the air filter you pulled out was dry. But the guy who sold me the '90 fzr told me it should be wet (the one currently on the bike is wet). I found a manual online that has the filter as "dry". What should I do?
Hi mate, yeah I can’t imagine any reason a stock filter should be wet on these, unless it’s not a stock OEM one and is a performance filter like k&n etc, as they often require oiling.
Hi Tom, thanks for the video! I just bought a 1990 FZR 1000. Which coolant do you recommend?
Nice! I’ve tried a few but not really found a favourite. The bikes have Putoline in them at the moment, but previously had Prestone with no issues.
Prestone for cars? Or they also make coolant for motorcycles?
Can't find Putoline on Amazon. Have you heard of EngineIce?
@@TherapyWithRicardo Just their regular premixed stuff. I picked up the Putoline from SpotsBikeShop.co.uk (not sure if you’re in the UK though?)
El cartucho de gas del amortiguador central; donde se coloca; tiene un soporte pero no se donde fijarlo. Gracias
I’m trying to think back, as my new one doesn’t have a remote reservoir, but I remember the bracket mounting beneath the battery box I think. Possibly on the cross beam in the frame.
Very nice videos. Looking forward to the assembly ;) Learned alot from the videos so far. I am gonna testdrive and maybe buy and old zx9r B3 1996 saturday ;)
Cheers! Nice, hope it’s good one 🤞
So, the upper front fairing is held on by the mirror bolts and just two other bolts...? I saw you loosen one...but, not any other ones...? It would help me as I am removing my upper fairing... Thanks!
Trying to think back, as it was a while ago 😂 I think it is just the two bolts and the mirror mounts. If you can see the two bolts, the fairing bracket comes off with the nose cone as one (just having to disconnect the loom connections)
We love your work from Aus ! Is there a new ep dropping soon?
Cheers Shaun! I’ve had a bit of a break over summer with the kids holidays etc but will be getting back in the garage in the next few weeks so hopefully not too long 🤞
I absolutely love your videos! Good on you for jumping in and doing things on this project you hadnt before. Really inspires me to work on my projects
Cheers mate! That’s been the best part of doing videos on it all, hearing when someone’s felt the urge to have a crack themselves 🔧
Tom: taking the cylinder head off Also tom: "Im head-ing into new territory for me" I see what ya did there
I love it when people like the little jokes in there too 😂 I once placed a gimp mask in one of the tool drawers when I opened it to put something back and no one ever said anything 😂 £14 wasted
Tom, @3:23... You removed that center panel..! My 2000 ZX7 has tabs on the lower back part of that panel... You must have cut the tabs off...?
I think mine does too, I’ll have to check. It was a struggle to take off carefully I remember that!
@@tomsworkshopprojects Hi Tom, Thanks for your response! I'm trying to figure out how to get to the back bolts holding the grab rails to the seat subframe!? I don't want to break any of the tabs!!! How did you do it...? Thanks!
Excellent video. Thanks for sharing. I picked up a few tricks and would like to see a more in depth video on the plating process. Cheers
I’ll definitely make one once I’ve had a bit more time to build a useful amount of tips and tricks 👍🏻
if it's a music video or any kinda entertaining video put music. if it's an educational or any other purposeful video DON"T PUT YOUR STUPID MUSIC
It’s a music video
The mixture srewes settings please
I just set them to stock, I’d need to look up what that is but I’m on the coast so pretty much at sea level.
Hii Tom's i need diagram wiring for rpm connecting
Should find the main one in here if that helps. www.exup1000.co.uk/downloads/FZR1000_F_94_Service_Information.pdf?Service/FZR1000_F_94_Service_Information.pdf
I don't know if you found it yet, but its the yellow/black wire coming from the ignition unit..
Hallo tom's, i need wiring diagram rpm fzr 1000 thanks
These videos are just awesome! Old school bikes are beautiful! I am really glad I bumped into your videos. I saw all twelve episodes and I'm looking forward to see more of them. I love your attention to details. Also,great choice regarding the bike. I'm thinking about doing the same,but with a ZXR 750.
Thanks! Appreciate that a lot mate. If you’ve binged them then I apologise to the pace the new ones come out 😂 That would be sweet to do the earlier model. Still a few bargains to be had if you’re happy to put the work in!
@@tomsworkshopprojects not a problem. For someone, i'm guessing,relativily new as a YT creator the videos are quite good. Keep up. Sorry for bad grammar..not from UK, i'm from Serbia.
@@szrpopovic haha no problem. Thank you, I’m a filmmaker/producer for my main job so it’s nice to be able to transfer the skills.
Hello friend, I'm from Mexico, sorry, what oil and spark plugs does the motorcycle have?
Hi, I’m not sure off the top of my head but this may help? letmegooglethat.com/?q=which+oil+and+spark+plugs+for+kawasaki+ZX7R%3F
Just got a fzr1000 88y as a barnfind
Nice, fingers crossed it goes smoothly!
Looking forward to a new video.
There’s me thinking wow this song is randomly very appropriate, 😂😂 love it
Haha this whole thing exists because I couldn’t stop messing around with AI song generators 😂
What a banger (not the bike)
Love it🏍️🏍️🏍️🏍️🏍️
🏍 🏍 🏍
Merci pour le partage et le montage de cette vidéo très instructive
Yo Tom. Love all your 12 videos so far. You made me go from Dreaming to doing. Im gonna start taking my Owen ZX-7R apart in two weeks, thanks to you, doing alot of pause/play on you videos 😂 I build my Owen Harley 1930 from scratch which was easy but never did a japaneres bike before and your videos gave me enough confidence to get started. Thank you so far and can’t wait to see The next wideo. You are awesome 🎉
This is awesome! Thanks so much for sharing, it’s one thing to go through the process and share it with people, but a completely different thing when it has an impact on their own projects and motivation! Good luck!
@@tomsworkshopprojects Yeah im takning my hat of for U, restoring and making a video 🥳 Im turning mine in to a naked bike when Im done restoring evererything. I wil share U some pictures when Im done if U want to see it.
Nice one Tom!! For someone who's first crack at 4-stroke top end work, you're doing a mighty fine job. I'll be sending you my 5 valve Genesis head to do for me while I'm off at work...cheers!
😂 I’ve been grateful to only have 16 on this head, after doing the valve clearances on the FZR, time and cost just goes up another level with 5 more valves to worry about. Thanks for your support Ken 👍🏻
You are starting to make me think I should take out the engine of my SRAD a give this a go.
Haha I’m definitely beginning to find it all a lot less daunting, though I’ll be getting that feeling again very soon when I split the cases 😬
Very interesting watching this, love the details of how you show how things work, love the content
Cheers!
NICE 🙂
Another outstanding job sir.
Grande Tom, altro video spettacolare! ;)
this job could of used some eye protection?>
Yeah true, could have held my tears of frustration back too 😂
The M539 Restoration for bikes. Love it❤❤
Love that channel! Thanks 🙏🏼
Well done Tom.
Your videos are excellent mate. Thanks for your efforts in the editing suite.
Cheers! Appreciate that a lot 👍🏻
Don't get too big headed, but you do a great job. You'd think it'd be a boring subject, but to blokes like us of a certain age, it's what we class as entertainment now 🤣
@@ajs3046 😂 I can watch this sort of stuff for hours for sure. Cheers!
Arhh I've waited so long for this video. Thanks Tom
Magnificent micrometer manipulation 👍
Great work, Tom! Thanks for the tip with the water bowl. I also like the small internal diameter measuring tools. Do you have any link for them?
Cheers Chris, sure. I got the Sealey set from a local supplier. This is the main sealey site link www.sealey.co.uk/product/5637726178/small-hole-gauge-set-4pc
@tomsworkshopprojects you're a legend! Thanks Tom!
@@tomsworkshopprojects thanks Tom. I'll look into it after my holidays!
Just in time :D ill be doing my clearances in the near future. Great vid
Cheers mate! I’ve got a few of yours to catch up on, you’re flying through 👏🏼
Tom That is exactly as it should be carried perfection Well done 🏍️🏍️
Thanks Dad, and thanks for the tips!
Awesome work Tom! I have been watching your videos for a while now, and im always thrilled to see when you upload a new video, always very educational and interesting. I love your work and precision! I have a Kawasaki Ninja ZX6R 636c 2006 which is completely disassembled from a nasty accident and its waiting to be restored. I like that there are many similarities between the ZX7R and the ZX6R and you tought and showed me many things and prepare me for the awesome adventure im gonna have with my bike. And I think you also played a role inspiring me to make a CZcams channel for my project! Best regards from Germany! Keep up the awesome job! 💪
Ah that’s very kind! Glad to hear it’s been helpful and even cooler to hear it’s given you a nudge or two 😂 I’ll have to check out your channel too!
Awesome! Definitely will appreciate that 🤙🏻💪🏻 Cheers!
Surgical precision...God I love your videos.
Well done lad…
Good 👍
I thought that the shims will need replacement after lapping of the valves? Since you take away material the measurements will be different right?
Yeah that’s my thinking, which is why I didn’t bother checking them on the strip down, as I knew they’d all change after lapping, I’m hoping they’ll be some that can switch around, or that I already have in stock 🤞
Loving the content. Great timing for me as my zxr750l1 has just dropped a valve😢
@@cm4734 Ah no 😢 hopefully the damage is limited 🤞
Nice work, looks good. But why no valve leak test with some fluid and a air compressor to see if everything went good?
Haha good spot, I have done it but I did it once I put the camshafts back in for some reason so it’ll be in the next video 👍🏻
No need, he is already going the extra mile. If it was a very high mileage engine then I would do that, but even on my 2000 ZX9r I didn't do half of this when I had the head off last year as it was only on 22k miles and well maintained. I did sort out the valve clearances though.
Very detailed work, nicely done! I had a lot of used motorcycles over the years and this is how they should all be restored. I wouldn't have enough patience to do what you are doing but I am performing my own maintenance though. To me, the most important aspect on a motorcycle is for it to be able to start and carry me from A to B. Everything else is luxury :P I think I am a little bit stressed up by the number of cases where I was stranded and had to call the tow truck :D Waiting for the next video, Tom. Good luck!
I know what you mean! I’ve had to rely on mine for transport to work some years ago, and it really was the bare minimum to keep them going, but now life’s at a different stage I can take my time to go deeper and learn some new skills 🤓
If you had a bit more patience maybe the tow truck wouldn't be needed 😂
@@HalfdeadRider Rectifier and battery blown at the same time on a CBR600F3 and they were brand new and not Chinese :P Tow truck was the only option, trust me :)