ZX7R vs 98-99 SRAD 750 Gixxer
 

Just curious what your opinions are... I currently ride an 01 zx7r and am considering buying a 98 or 99 srad gixxer 750. Neither bike would be for just stunts or just riding but i am wondering how much easier you think it will be to wheelie the gixxer in 1st or 2nd gear as opposed to my 7r which is a pain to get up at all. I know the new gixxer 750's or the 1000's wheelie extremely easy but i have always loved the srads from 98-99... Just want everybody's :2cents

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my first bike was an 02' zx 7r. That was a huge mistake cuz i bought a sportbike to do stunts. I saw the New York's Finest video and it blew my mind. It turns out that i couldn't progress anymore on the wheelies cuz that bike was garbage and it was a million pounds.

SRAD or not i recommend you buy a bike that is fuel injected and make sure that it weighs in the 370-390 area dry weight. Good luck!

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yep yep...wheelies on it are hard... Definately want something with FI and in that weight range...

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929. i think thats what im gonna be after soon. wanted a new 750, but couldnt get the credit and im broke.

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[QUOTE=orionVTR]929. i think thats what im gonna be after soon. wanted a new 750, but couldnt get the credit and im broke.[/QUOTE]

oh yea, 929's are sweet...i just wanna stay in the 750 insurance bracket thats all...

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[QUOTE=mikezx7r]oh yea, 929's are sweet...i just wanna stay in the 750 insurance bracket thats all...[/QUOTE]

i hear that man. i would like to do the same, but i havent found any used 750s, and i found a decent 929 so its looking more like that.

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I had a 99 SRAD 750 and was a killer bike to wheelie unlike some bikes they have a very braud balance point to work with

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[QUOTE=KC Tony]I had a 99 SRAD 750 and was a killer bike to wheelie unlike some bikes they have a very braud balance point to work with[/QUOTE]

Awesome, thats what i'm looking for... I want a bike that will come up nicely but not be extremely twitchy or have a BP that is extremely high or small. Looks like i may have to find one...Hope the wife lets me have 2 bikes cuz i still love the 7r for the twisties.

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I stunt a 7R. I geared the hell out of it but I don't care because I stunt, don't care much for speed. Once I geared it I haven't had too many problems with it. It's definately not the best stunt bike, but it'll do it.

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my srad rocks :hello

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[QUOTE=mikezx7r]Awesome, thats what i'm looking for... I want a bike that will come up nicely but not be extremely twitchy or have a BP that is extremely high or small. Looks like i may have to find one...Hope the wife lets me have 2 bikes cuz i still love the 7r for the twisties.[/QUOTE]


I know a guy who wants to sell his 1999 GSXR 750. Runs greatm, just has some cosmetic damage from an accidet the other week. Only wants $2000!!! It's got NY salvage paperwork, he's had some trouble getting it registered here in PA. Let me know, I will pass his number on to you if you want it.

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[QUOTE=mikezx7r]Just curious what your opinions are... I currently ride an 01 zx7r and am considering buying a 98 or 99 srad gixxer 750. Neither bike would be for just stunts or just riding but i am wondering how much easier you think it will be to wheelie the gixxer in 1st or 2nd gear as opposed to my 7r which is a pain to get up at all. I know the new gixxer 750's or the 1000's wheelie extremely easy but i have always loved the srads from 98-99... Just want everybody's :2cents[/QUOTE]
Them zx7r are heavy as hell you'll burn up the clutch trying to lift that up.I ride a 99 s-rad 750 and I love it.the gsxr-1000 r slugish on the gas i think.U will find that the s-rad will be the best overall bike to stunt on.but for street stuntin,it is best to let some air out of the rear.but bcarefull in 2 these bikes r beasts.

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[QUOTE=Chromember]I know a guy who wants to sell his 1999 GSXR 750. Runs greatm, just has some cosmetic damage from an accidet the other week. Only wants $2000!!! It's got NY salvage paperwork, he's had some trouble getting it registered here in PA. Let me know, I will pass his number on to you if you want it.[/QUOTE]

Where in PA is he?? I'm in western PA myself...about 50 mins north of Pittsburgh...You said it has a salvage title...is this from just plastic dmg or what else? Any metal that you know of damaged?

Other wise, thanks for all the replies everybody...you guys have provided some good info. As far as gearing it a lot, i have it down 1 tooth up front but nothing else and dont really wanna gear it too much because i mainly ride twisties and really only want to be able to ride a wheelie now and then on the back roads just for fun...not really for any real purpose or in front of a bunch of people just for myself... So you say that the srad has really good throttle response??

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P.S....anybody wanna buy a slightly used 7r :laughing or trade for a 99 s-rad 750.... :laughing

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:laughing :laughing :laughing