Kawasaki ZX-7R P5 Rescue. Discovered in a shed after sitting for 12 years! (Pics at the end of film)

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  • Опубликовано: 21 окт 2024

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  • @2Fast4You-636
    @2Fast4You-636 Год назад +1

    Epic restoration

  • @hawaiikahala
    @hawaiikahala 2 года назад +32

    What an incredible work you have done! Fantastic choice on the paint scheme as well, certainly one of the best for this bike!

  • @mikeandpatcrumley9161
    @mikeandpatcrumley9161 2 года назад +10

    In tribute to all the hard work and dedication that went into the restoration of this bike, all I can say is .... WOW!!!!!!!!!

  • @cullercoatstunneloflove4307
    @cullercoatstunneloflove4307 Год назад +1

    Congratulations buddy. To rescue and unwanted and un love bike and bring it back to a bike that anyone would be proud to own/ride, is amazing. Happy days!

  • @davidh.holmes1379
    @davidh.holmes1379 2 года назад

    im a huge Kawasaki fan and glad you did this! same as old cars, trucks, to tractors brought back after hard work but with purpose!

    • @solometalarts6397
      @solometalarts6397  2 года назад +1

      Cheers David, it's been great having so many positive comments.
      It's still a great bike to ride 😎🤘

    • @outdoors-um9pi
      @outdoors-um9pi 2 года назад

      @@solometalarts6397 very cool, gotta appreciate old technology too understand new stuff, only carbs. In my day. No electronic ignition etc!

  • @paddymccann5526
    @paddymccann5526 2 года назад +2

    Top class restored bike dere. Well done. I think the zx7r was and still is one of the nicest looking bikes to come out of Japan. Still looks great after 26 years since first launched.

  • @ianrussell2816
    @ianrussell2816 Год назад +1

    Nice to see another bike saved and brought back to life and live again , excellent job bro

  • @eds4947
    @eds4947 2 года назад +13

    I always loved these bikes so it’s great to see one saved from oblivion! Great work!

  • @romanoguttadauro6116
    @romanoguttadauro6116 8 месяцев назад

    "She's Alive" What a Beauty Mate you should call her Cinderella Nice Work Congratulations AAA+++

  • @mcm95403
    @mcm95403 2 года назад +5

    Impressive rescue! Always good to see a machine restored instead of parted or destroyed.

  • @timreed2269
    @timreed2269 Год назад +1

    Great work fella.
    Brings back memories for me as I had one back in the day in full WSBK colours, tuned, full Akrapovic
    Quite fancy getting another now 😊

  • @giostisskylas
    @giostisskylas Год назад

    Fantastic work. A real gem. I'm picking up my ZX7R tomorrow. This should be my motorcycle for the Nürburgring Nordschleife. Driving fast is the priority. Appearance is secondary.

  • @Nazbros402
    @Nazbros402 2 года назад

    Zx7r one off the best bikes ever made, well done! Had my self an 1998 zx7r... Keep up the good work.

  • @stefaandeswert377
    @stefaandeswert377 2 года назад

    That's a gorgeous bike right there. Good job 👌. There's something about these old Racebikes i love.

    • @solometalarts6397
      @solometalarts6397  2 года назад

      Cheers man 😎👍 yeah, bikes of this era had so much individual character.

  • @chrishipwell9116
    @chrishipwell9116 2 года назад

    The paint scheme choice: Spectacular! What a restoration. There wasn’t a better time for sport bikes. IMO. Job well done. Enjoy that Zed X.

    • @solometalarts6397
      @solometalarts6397  2 года назад

      Thanks very much Chris 😊
      It's amazing how much fun it is to ride, can still surprise modern bikes.

  • @oldninjadude1
    @oldninjadude1 7 месяцев назад

    Absolutely love it💚❤️ The paint, livery might be the best I’ve on ZX7. This bike was lucky you found it & gave it a new life

  • @Delawiz
    @Delawiz 2 года назад

    These are the kind of things I love . Also rescued a Zx10 B 1988 and now it rides like a dream. Love ban finds than looking at bikes in show room.

  • @kawasakininja168
    @kawasakininja168 Год назад

    Bravo dude kawasaki japan would be proud of you !

  • @CastrolHondaSP2
    @CastrolHondaSP2 2 года назад

    From the least desirable ZX7 to one of the best I've ever seen.
    Fantastic work, beautiful bike. 👌

  • @drewsimpson5967
    @drewsimpson5967 2 года назад

    Very well done on the restoration and the video. Excellent stuff. The previous owner did a very good job at wrecking it as they are very robust bikes.
    I had a P5 in black, silver, yellow and it was a great road bike. Jacking the rear up fully on the adjuster quickened the steering significantly but the bike retained its rock solid stability. Loads of feel from the front end gave great confidence when pushing hard.

    • @solometalarts6397
      @solometalarts6397  2 года назад

      Cheers mate 🙂👍 I'd have kept this one black and silver had the paint been in good condition. I also owned a P6 in 2001 and I agree with you, those front ends are legendary! 💪

  • @PicturebikeMXphotography
    @PicturebikeMXphotography Год назад +1

    Stunning mate top job

  • @RetroSuperbikes
    @RetroSuperbikes Месяц назад +1

    Great video and amazing restoration bud. I'm about to start one on my SP1

    • @solometalarts6397
      @solometalarts6397  25 дней назад +1

      Cheers mate. I actually sold this bike a while back but still fondly remember the restore. good luck with the Sp1, lovely bike indeed.

    • @RetroSuperbikes
      @RetroSuperbikes 24 дня назад

      @@solometalarts6397 Thanks 👍

  • @richardseaton6390
    @richardseaton6390 Год назад

    Absolutely unreal mate, so clean!

  • @geraldgallagher825
    @geraldgallagher825 2 года назад

    As a massive fan of carb fed Kawas I congratulate you for preserving another one 👍

    • @solometalarts6397
      @solometalarts6397  2 года назад +1

      Thanks mate 🙂👍

    • @geraldgallagher825
      @geraldgallagher825 2 года назад

      @builds_by_binny I'm busy riding restoring a 2000 zx6r m8
      Love it all flat spots and sticky calipers!! Makes the ride outs more interesting 🤣 but the howl from the exhaust is awesome
      Carb only music injected bikes have lost to legislation and emissions control

  • @grahamhenry7327
    @grahamhenry7327 Год назад

    Great restoration well done like you say it was destined for parts
    And a great safe controlled ride at the end so good to see a rider NOT ride like a knobber and piss off every other motorist
    Well done mate

  • @markrobson6375
    @markrobson6375 2 года назад

    Fantastic work. I miss my ZX7 ,!

    • @solometalarts6397
      @solometalarts6397  2 года назад

      Cheers Mark, I've missed my first 7r since I sold it in 2001, that's why I had to save this one.

  • @bartbug1
    @bartbug1 2 года назад +1

    What an amazing transformation. Thanks for sharing this.

  • @antoniosironi9900
    @antoniosironi9900 Год назад

    Excellent job for an amazing bike!!!

  • @megapet777
    @megapet777 2 года назад

    The best looking zx7r I have seen :)

  • @woooster17
    @woooster17 3 года назад +8

    Fantastic job.. great to see the bike saved rather than just left to rot or broken. Low miles too, 22k and all original including exhaust 💚👍🏼

    • @solometalarts6397
      @solometalarts6397  3 года назад +1

      thanks mate, much appreciated.

    • @neilspires7259
      @neilspires7259 2 года назад

      I just bought an 05 zx10r with 23k. Is that considered low miles I thought it was high for a bike.

  • @true-moto-resto
    @true-moto-resto Год назад

    Great job on the ZX7R ! Im going a 1990 zx7 just now

  • @ford335gt
    @ford335gt 2 года назад +3

    You sure be extremely proud of yourself for creating a peace of historic art. Well done and thank you for saving this now beautiful bike, I hope you and the bike enjoy many years together. You have a great skill my friend

  • @bradelford363
    @bradelford363 2 года назад +1

    So glad to see you saved another 7R! I love these bikes, you have created an awesome ride. Love it! ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

  • @geoffreycollins6132
    @geoffreycollins6132 2 года назад

    Great job man! Glad you stuck it out and took restoration all the way to the end! 👍🏻👍🏻

  • @verdeboyo
    @verdeboyo 2 года назад +2

    Awesome restoration to an awesome classic. I owned one of each Gen back in the day and was lucky to get a test ride on the RR of this model (actual race homol bike) while mine was being serviced. Only downside was it's weight, but I reduced that with removing stock bits like exhaust, fitting Harris race clips/rear sets etc. Absolutely love this bike even in 2022 even though I'm on a RSV4 now. Cheers

    • @solometalarts6397
      @solometalarts6397  2 года назад

      Thanks man, I'd love an RR now but those prices are getting ridiculous.
      I have an RSVR Bol d'Or, it's the fourth RSV I've owned.
      I love the V4s
      I'm seriously considering getting one but worry about the earlier models suffering engine top end failures.

  • @Delawiz
    @Delawiz 2 года назад

    Good job. Now that bike will live for another 100years

  • @richardraby6266
    @richardraby6266 7 месяцев назад

    I did a complete restauration (full Engine as well) on my 1995 ZX7 L3 here in Brazil. It was the most satisfying thing to bring back such a LOOKER from being one foot in the grave, to now turning heads again, AND SHE TURNS HEADS, believe me. I had bad warm starting traced back to a Pulsing coil unit on the crank-end. My carbs took me forever to get them finally running right but this bike is after all a labour of love, and the whole emissions gubbins was missing at the rebuild start ( it took some research just to work out what was missing). I call her my poor mans Ferrari and she does absolutely fly, everything is manual and it's a great handling bike. Putting 210 Kph on a bike that you know every single nut and bolt, and every adjustment done on the rebuild IS A FANTASTIC and unique FEELING. I recommend it to anyone contemplating doing the same; real therapy.

  • @baseballguy2001
    @baseballguy2001 2 года назад

    Excellent work, top notch. I'm Kawasaki Green with Envy.

  • @sikkstreets7858
    @sikkstreets7858 2 года назад

    Very nice! Great job ZX7's Rule🤘🤘

  • @the_grumpybiker
    @the_grumpybiker Год назад

    Really nice job done on that mate!

  • @leejones7965
    @leejones7965 2 года назад

    Phenomenal work.bike looks and sounds amazing 👏

  • @JeremiahHartmanPhotography
    @JeremiahHartmanPhotography 2 года назад

    Nice!! The Zx7 and ZX9 were some of the most awesome bikes...im currently on the lookout because these bikes deserve to be saved!

  • @mmotorcycles9497
    @mmotorcycles9497 2 года назад

    I am so glad you saved the bike. They need to be preserved. The paint scheme you went with worked great too especially since your across the pond only the hard core race Enthusiast in the states would recognize it. I’ve had the pleasure of painting a Bol d’or also you have great tast in bikes.

    • @solometalarts6397
      @solometalarts6397  2 года назад

      Thanks mate 🙂👍 I've viewed your RUclips channel, great work and amazing skill. 🙌

    • @mmotorcycles9497
      @mmotorcycles9497 2 года назад

      @@solometalarts6397 thank you and I appreciate it alsu

  • @mariofernandez1969
    @mariofernandez1969 2 года назад

    Wow, that bike is a keeper. Awesomeness.

  • @mattwhittaker6541
    @mattwhittaker6541 2 года назад

    Wow, great job on saving that old street warrior! I miss those days! 750's ruled the streets!

    • @solometalarts6397
      @solometalarts6397  2 года назад

      Cheers dude, yeah GSXRs, FZRs, YZFs, ZXRs, those were the days ❤️

  • @io3010
    @io3010 2 года назад

    Outstanding job, better than when it was new by far!!!!

  • @mikeopenshaw9128
    @mikeopenshaw9128 2 года назад +2

    A stunning transformation - thank you for sharing!

  • @damer651
    @damer651 2 года назад

    Amazing work, stunning bike in the end.

  • @hoigari76
    @hoigari76 2 года назад

    Hat off to you, amasing work👏👏👏

  • @Rojola
    @Rojola 2 года назад

    Very nice! Congratulations for a fantastic result 😍

    • @solometalarts6397
      @solometalarts6397  2 года назад +1

      Thanks very much 🙂👍

    • @Rojola
      @Rojola 2 года назад

      I'll take inspiration from this on my own ZX7R :)

    • @solometalarts6397
      @solometalarts6397  2 года назад +1

      @@Rojola that's great to hear man 😎👌

  • @nikovanderauwera2854
    @nikovanderauwera2854 2 года назад

    Top job! Congrats on the work.

  • @-ms7r-
    @-ms7r- 2 года назад +2

    Great job on the restoration mate!! Appreciate the hard work and time spent on it. The ZX7R, BRILLIANT!!

  • @adrianalvidrez1576
    @adrianalvidrez1576 2 года назад

    I need to learn how to do this to revive my 98 ZX7r!! Great work!! Bike looks amazing!!

  • @NMdesertracer
    @NMdesertracer 2 года назад

    Awesome restoration! shes a looker!!

  • @leadsolo2751
    @leadsolo2751 2 года назад

    Awesome Work - Thanks for Sharing !!! :)

  • @l8ton803
    @l8ton803 2 года назад

    Absolutely stunning bike especially when you look at the before bike 👍🏼

  • @antonios2846
    @antonios2846 Год назад

    Great job for an awesome bike

  • @stikmannn
    @stikmannn 2 года назад

    Seriously good restoration 👌

  • @Extremegaz25
    @Extremegaz25 2 года назад

    She looks a beauty now son.

  • @adfro76
    @adfro76 2 года назад

    Instant legendary status man! Great story and a stunning bike 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

  • @haplessfrenchie
    @haplessfrenchie 2 года назад +1

    Great work; I’m considering getting a Zx7r as a project for track days and your video has really inspired me. Outstanding paint scheme.

    • @solometalarts6397
      @solometalarts6397  2 года назад

      Cheers man, get out there and grab yourself a 7r while you can 😎👍

  • @oryclavvalcyro2841
    @oryclavvalcyro2841 2 года назад +1

    Congratulations on your great work. I'm so glad you decided to bring her back better and even beautiful.

  • @Dat_Guy__Jay
    @Dat_Guy__Jay 2 года назад

    Bike looks great!!

  • @masterofdisaster7427
    @masterofdisaster7427 Год назад

    Very impressive piece of work, hats off.

  • @hughlangpu
    @hughlangpu 2 года назад

    Awesome restoration job !! Bike looks fantastic !!

  • @ianplayer3329
    @ianplayer3329 2 года назад

    Mean and green looks amazing 👌👌

  • @laponiec
    @laponiec 2 года назад

    Very cool rebuild!

  • @makan1568
    @makan1568 2 года назад

    That’s freaking great man. Amazing job ! Zx7 best looking bike ever !

  • @robbiefrentz9427
    @robbiefrentz9427 2 года назад

    Amazing job. Beautiful bike. Thank you for rebuilding it .

  • @MADTASS
    @MADTASS 2 года назад

    Best Looking Kawasaki Ever made, had mine for less than 2 weeks, had to Swap it back for my ZX6 G2 which was still in the Shop, Basically, I was too Stretched out on it for a Half Decent Ride, Lost a Lot of Money that Week.

    • @solometalarts6397
      @solometalarts6397  2 года назад

      They are worth the pain from the riding position 😁

  • @flavioks5438
    @flavioks5438 2 года назад

    Well done my man

  • @mauroduarte2722
    @mauroduarte2722 2 года назад

    Fantastic JOB !

  • @ckrazzie
    @ckrazzie 2 года назад

    thumbs up on the restore i bleed green also long live kawzilla

  • @alipayne5139
    @alipayne5139 2 года назад +1

    Impressive! I'd love to have a mate like you and learn all these things.

  • @france8386
    @france8386 2 года назад

    Great job and a legendary model ZX7R

  • @klesarhr-bz5of
    @klesarhr-bz5of Год назад

    Hat down, indeed! Beautiful work!

  • @jul46
    @jul46 Год назад

    Pretty, pretty bike

  • @alexanderedvardsen8320
    @alexanderedvardsen8320 2 года назад

    Beautiful bike great job

  • @unknown_user283
    @unknown_user283 9 месяцев назад

    absolutely stunning!

    • @kevinluker3947
      @kevinluker3947 9 месяцев назад

      THanks for the reply, is there a way to send you a private pm? Im not great with youtube im afraid.

  • @tommiecooper6062
    @tommiecooper6062 2 года назад

    Beautiful !!! Something to be proud of , I would never sell that .....

  • @stephen_crumley
    @stephen_crumley 2 года назад

    Absolutely incredible work, I just started a similar project with a 1970 CB750 K0 my father purchased new.

  • @lllllllllllllllll161
    @lllllllllllllllll161 2 года назад

    Bloody fantastic job mate!! Well done. They really are one of the best bikes of all time. Great resto job.

    • @solometalarts6397
      @solometalarts6397  2 года назад

      thanks a lot Paul ,I agree they are fantastic bikes. I owned a 7r back in 2000 but went on to buy newer faster bikes over the years like most of us do. I always wish I could have afforded to keep my original 7 as well as owning the newer bikes, hence why I just had to buy and save this one. I use it most days in good weather and feel pretty proud to be riding it tbh :)

  • @Fubar684
    @Fubar684 2 года назад

    Well done! Zeds should always have some Kawasaki Green on them.

  • @rickdotinga537
    @rickdotinga537 3 года назад +1

    Stunning work man

  • @extremespeeeed
    @extremespeeeed 2 года назад

    Great job looks really nice

  • @michaelkotter4326
    @michaelkotter4326 2 года назад

    great work and a wonderfull bike

  • @DevSubrahmanian
    @DevSubrahmanian 3 года назад +1

    Amazing build! 👌

  • @nateburns8338
    @nateburns8338 2 года назад

    Nice one mate, I just acquired a 94 that's been out of action for 18 years, am hoping to get her running tomorrow

  • @thepedlad7946
    @thepedlad7946 2 года назад

    Lovely bikes these

  • @bowches
    @bowches 2 года назад

    Very nicely done

  • @kwakerjack1
    @kwakerjack1 3 года назад +1

    Very nice job on this icon.

  • @darrylcoomer1539
    @darrylcoomer1539 Год назад

    amazing, you should be very proud!

  • @KillerJoeUK
    @KillerJoeUK 3 года назад +3

    Excellent job, especially the exhaust and paint scheme....I run a standard P7 and try to keep that as immaculate as I can, although there are now a few bits than need some tlc! Keep up the good work and keep rocking the Ninja!

    • @solometalarts6397
      @solometalarts6397  3 года назад

      Thanks mate. My ZX had another MOT a week ago which it passed of course :) The inspector said he hardly see's any ZX7s anymore so it's important we keep these old girls on the road, I'd love a nice standard bike like yours in my garage, Ride safe man.

  • @nobbytwine9120
    @nobbytwine9120 2 года назад

    Love zx7 had the zxr L3 sold that still got my zxr 400 h1 1989 Will keep an eye out for ya around Swindon I’m from wot ton Bassett great job👍👍

    • @solometalarts6397
      @solometalarts6397  2 года назад

      Cool, love 400s 😎🤟
      I originally came from Bassett,

  • @MrSkid1970
    @MrSkid1970 2 года назад

    Great effort with the Bike!couldn't help but spot the M4 van centre in Swindon!

    • @solometalarts6397
      @solometalarts6397  2 года назад

      Thanks mate 😊 I'm a Swindonian, are you local?

    • @MrSkid1970
      @MrSkid1970 2 года назад +1

      @@solometalarts6397 lived in Swindon since 99 mate.

  • @ChrisSofos
    @ChrisSofos 2 года назад

    Amazing work! Well done!!!

  • @bjornmunninghoff
    @bjornmunninghoff 2 года назад

    Well done mate💪🏻👍 awesome job. I love the "oldskool" colors. Good to see this old girl was saved from the scrapheap.
    These bikes are so much sexier than these days modern bikes. I've got a ZX7R P3 (green/white) wich is all original. I also have a ZXR750 L1 ((green/white/blue) wich I completly rebuilded with a ZX10R engine, forks and swinarm from the 2004 in it. Bonkers!!!
    Lovely to see there are more real Kawa fans out there.

    • @solometalarts6397
      @solometalarts6397  2 года назад

      Thanks man 😎🤟
      Your L1 with zx10r gear sounds amazing! I've owned an 05 zx10r in the past and loved it. The thought of that engine with the ZXRs looks is very appealing. 💚
      Do you have any pictures or RUclips footage?

  • @kevinluker3947
    @kevinluker3947 9 месяцев назад +1

    Although this video was 2 years ago, do you still own this zx7r?

    • @solometalarts6397
      @solometalarts6397  9 месяцев назад

      No I eventually sold it on.
      I really enjoyed the rebuild experience along with designing different components and making parts fit neatly.
      Long term ownership was never the plan.

  • @1973scq
    @1973scq 2 года назад

    Smart that , well done 👍

  • @stephenreynolds6239
    @stephenreynolds6239 2 года назад

    Stunning amount of work so beautifully done.cracking bike and a credit to you sir