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how to tell the difference between sp and standard?
Posted: Sun Jan 18, 2009 2:59 pm
by ste600r
Hi, im just wondering how to tell between the H model Sp's and the standard?
Ive got a couple of zxr's sat here, and cant really tell.
pointers would be great.
cheers, Steve.
Re: how to tell the difference between sp and standard?
Posted: Sun Jan 18, 2009 3:10 pm
by lewisdale
hi there is a thread somewhere on this site about identifiying the models
Re: how to tell the difference between sp and standard?
Posted: Sun Jan 18, 2009 3:33 pm
by cargo
Off the top of my head
SPs have
close ratio gearbox
slotted cam sprockets
comperssion adjusters on front forks
flatside carbs............(but apparently not on early H model SPs aledgedlly)
different rear subframe
different ignition box
different ignition rotor
different front sprocket size 16 teeth instead of 15
single seat unit
As I've said before given the age of many ZXRs and the interchangeability of parts that is possible ther are many hybrids out there many claimed as SPs but are in fact not.
I've even seen one for sale and the guy claimed it was an SP because it said sports production on the seat unit.....................looked like it was done with crayon
Re: how to tell the difference between sp and standard?
Posted: Sun Jan 18, 2009 3:45 pm
by lewisdale
hi mate so how comes the subframes different and what is different about them? just out of interest lol
Re: how to tell the difference between sp and standard?
Posted: Sun Jan 18, 2009 3:58 pm
by cargo
[quote="lewisdale"]hi mate so how comes the subframes different and what is different about them? just out of interest lol[/quote
From memory there's none of pillion seat fittings on it and it's made of steel ? I think also I seem to remember it has lots of holes
It's of a lighter construction cos it's not needed to support yer girls friends fat ar5e
Re: how to tell the difference between sp and standard?
Posted: Sun Jan 18, 2009 4:01 pm
by lewisdale
lol my mrs aint got a fat butt
, i didnt realise that then,so no proper sp should have 2 seats then? just thinking about the so called one on ebay last week thats all
Re: how to tell the difference between sp and standard?
Posted: Sun Jan 18, 2009 4:21 pm
by cargo
lewisdale wrote:lol my mrs aint got a fat butt
, i didnt realise that then,so no proper sp should have 2 seats then? just thinking about the so called one on ebay last week thats all
In theroy no SP should have a pillion seat.....................but
You could quite easilly fit a normal L or H model subframe and put a pillion seat on your SP
Equally you could put the seat unit from a SP on to a L or H model
One is still in essence a SP there other isn't
As always buyer beware
Re: how to tell the difference between sp and standard?
Posted: Sun Jan 18, 2009 5:40 pm
by RedexRobB
heres the thread that ive written.
viewforum.php?f=69
Anyone feel free to add to it, i doubt ive covered all the bases regarding SP models so if anyone knows something thats not mentioned, share it
