ZX7R rough running/won't start

[Peenza]

Hi,

I have a 2002 ZX7R that really struggles to start/won't start at all - depends on the day.

It has been sat for a while but was recommissioned last year and all seemed well, however, I'm back to it not starting/running on only a few cylinders.

Can anyone recommend a garage around Surrey/Kingston that could help? I've spoken to a couple locally, one has no collection service the other will collect but seems unconvinced they could fix the issue as the bike runs on carbs.

Any help/recommendations appreciated

[KTMsm]

Peenza said:

Hi,
the other will collect but seems unconvinced they could fix the issue as the bike runs on carbs.

Jesus christ if they can't clean a carb, don't go there !

Any bike shop should be able to do that

I've found local groups on FB ideal for local garage recommendations

[Stuart Fordyce]

Try MD Racing in Walton Upon Thames. The workshop manager is a pal, and ran a highly modified ZX-7R for years. He should know what to do.

[MikeA3]

If MD racing can’t help then it’s worth speaking to Steve Jordan (they’re in bookham). I’ve used them for years and they’ve been very knowledgeable and well priced.

[Peenza]

Thanks guys, appreciate the responses, will try MD first as more local and if no joy move on to Steve Jordan.

[thatdude]

Peenza said:

Hi,

I have a 2002 ZX7R that really struggles to start/won't start at all - depends on the day.

It has been sat for a while but was recommissioned last year and all seemed well, however, I'm back to it not starting/running on only a few cylinders.

Can anyone recommend a garage around Surrey/Kingston that could help? I've spoken to a couple locally, one has no collection service the other will collect but seems unconvinced they could fix the issue as the bike runs on carbs.

Any help/recommendations appreciated

You're in the right area to contact Stewart at Stewarts Motorcycles

https://stewarts-motorcycles.co.uk/

I've been taking my bikes to him for over 10 years now, despite living north of london (I first visited him when I was at university on kingston). He is old-school, but knows these sorts of bikes very well.

[Moulder]

thatdude said:

You're in the right area to contact Stewart at Stewarts Motorcycles

https://stewarts-motorcycles.co.uk/

I've been taking my bikes to him for over 10 years now, despite living north of london (I first visited him when I was at university on kingston). He is old-school, but knows these sorts of bikes very well.

Similar to me. He also has ultrasonic carb cleaning on site in case it is the carbs.

[patchb]

It’s not related to your issue but my ZX7R wouldn’t start when hot unless the headlights were turned off!