New owner in south wales

paologray · Post by **paologray** » Fri Jul 21, 2006 9:13 am

Hey all! Hows things?
Just picked up my 1st zxr400 H model.
It has a polini(?) rear shock and a full stainless system.
Bit raggy round the edges but it goes well!
My front brakes are dangerous and the rear brake sticks on... does that mean I need a caliper rebuild??
I have dyno print-outs for 66.7 bhp too! Cooooooooooooool

Paul

RedexRobB · Post by **RedexRobB** » Fri Jul 21, 2006 9:18 am

hello mate welcome!

66bhp, that a pretty healthy engine! nice one

In what way are the front calipers dangerous?

Rear caliper may just need to be taken off and the piston cleaned up, but an H model bike may need new seals at that age. IF you clean them up use rubber grease on the pistons as this will keep the crap off and should stop them from siezing again.

Post by **masterofinsanity** » Fri Jul 21, 2006 9:25 am

welcome to zxrworld, hope you enjoy!!

paologray · Post by **paologray** » Fri Jul 21, 2006 9:28 am

well, they are just rubbish! I yank on them as hard as I can and they do next to nothing. Also, the bleed nipple is snapped off of the rear caliper. rubbish! :smt013
One thing I am concerned about is the idle...
when I pull up, the bike idles at about 2000rpms for 5 or 6 seconds then drops back to about 1000. why would it do this? perished inlet rubbers??

Post by **masterofinsanity** » Fri Jul 21, 2006 9:32 am

could be sticky throttle cable?

paologray · Post by **paologray** » Fri Jul 21, 2006 9:51 am

that had also crossed my mind! think ill just try the cable first.
Where does everyone buy their parts from for these bikes?

Post by **masterofinsanity** » Fri Jul 21, 2006 9:58 am

cradley kawasaki http://www.cradleykawasaki.co.uk they always give a good service, failing that good ol ebay.

Post by **Xphyral** » Fri Jul 21, 2006 12:21 pm

i either repair what i have or i go to the breakers near me and nick it off an old zzr

harryburgundy · Post by **harryburgundy** » Fri Jul 21, 2006 9:58 pm

Hey Paolo.....given up on the strokers?
If you need your calipers rebuilding and don't fancy doing it yourself, I have just had mine rebuilt by a top bloke.

paologray · Post by **paologray** » Mon Jul 24, 2006 8:55 am

Hi Harry, do I know you from somewhere? RGV forum?
Well, I need something remotely economical now with a decent size tank, hate having to stop for fuel every hour!
Who was this guy who rebuilt your calipers??

Yoshi · Post by **Yoshi** » Mon Aug 21, 2006 9:17 pm

I'm in south wales too, whereabouts are you?

Post by **cbr chris** » Mon Nov 13, 2006 8:24 pm

I am in south wales also, us sheep are getting popular me thinks!!