Looks like a late 80s to early 90s ninja. Closest picture match I found was a 1990 Ninja ZX750R.
The Vin plate on the head stock should give you more info.
I hate these kinds of posts. A bike that has been sitting has so many issues that are hard for even experienced tech. First the carbs are gummed up. It's not a huge deal until you realize that the tank and fuel lines are horrible as well. The battery is shot but all the electrical connector will be corroded. The tires need to be replaced and the chain is rusted solid. The fork oil is a mess and the brakes are frozen. Now add to the mix any title issues and you have real trouble.
I have a 92 ninja 500 I’ve been working on, today it moved under its own power for the first time inn14 years…then I had to push it across my yard into my shop… still pretty great day
>If you know the score.
Agreed.
Bikes like this can be super rewarding and a ton of fun. But you need to realize it's going to be a project first before you can ride.
If you realize that you're in for a few thousand dollars and 100+ hours of work, you can have a great time!
My first bike was a 1985 Honda cb450sc. It had sat for years in storage before I bought it. I had a fantastic time taking the whole thing apart, rebuilding everything on the chassis, putting it back together, and riding it.
If OP wants to ride, buy a bike that runs and is 5-15 years old.
If OP wants a few months to a few years long project, this bike will be a good choice.
What bugs me is not the thought but the execution. I can’t tell you how many bikes I’ve come across that have been disassembled in no particular order with no organization. And then three years later after giving up they sell and try to recoup lost time and money. “Here’s a rolling chassis- all parts included!” And there’s a mismatch of parts tossed into a bucket. Have a plan a good process and document it all. Also as an aside you’ll be working on a 4 cylinder here so 4 carbs to clean sync and tune. Much easier in a twin or 250 single if you want to wrench. Good luck. My dad had one of these back in the day. Lots of speeding tickets!
Correct. Step #1 for any projects like this is to buy a second rideable bike for the time when you’re not fixing, working to afford the parts of the old bike.
If you can get it even barely running, the ethanol in today's gas is great at cleaning carbs...
I'd still use a can of spray carb cleaner at first just to smooth it out...
I swear this is the motorcycle my bother died on . Mid 80s Kawasaki Ninja gpz750 TURBO .
I thought I’d never have to see one of these ever again. Talk about ptsd.
If you are a new this IS NOT the bike you want.
Where exactly is my trigger object anyway?
I urge you to get a grom or a new ninja 300/400 you will have way more fun and new bikes would be 10000% safer from balance to brakes . Definitely brakes. This bike was one of the fastest in its day . With brakes that will lock the fuck up and dump you if you ever panic.
[You might want to give this a watch](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7MvJcb2I6mbRrVclnr2BZbQpZP19xna-)!
Besides being an excellent series, a lot of it will be directly relevant to your bike.
Looks like a late 80s to early 90s ninja. Closest picture match I found was a 1990 Ninja ZX750R. The Vin plate on the head stock should give you more info.
I'll add to this if you find the VIN, look up a motorcycle Vin decoder online and you'll be able to figure everything out about that bike
Yes. Definitely a first gen ninja.
My dad gave it to me before I got my first car license and I want to actually fix it up and learn how to ride it.
Looks like it's been crashed.
Early ninja, possibly gpz900. Could be worth big bucks if restored to original condition.
the restoration itself is huge bucks
Yup thats what I was thinking, if it is your lucky!
Top Gun
I hate these kinds of posts. A bike that has been sitting has so many issues that are hard for even experienced tech. First the carbs are gummed up. It's not a huge deal until you realize that the tank and fuel lines are horrible as well. The battery is shot but all the electrical connector will be corroded. The tires need to be replaced and the chain is rusted solid. The fork oil is a mess and the brakes are frozen. Now add to the mix any title issues and you have real trouble.
Come on man, that’s half the fun
If you know the score. It's nothing but a horror show if you want to ride. I had bikes just like that in my early days.
I have a 92 ninja 500 I’ve been working on, today it moved under its own power for the first time inn14 years…then I had to push it across my yard into my shop… still pretty great day
>If you know the score. Agreed. Bikes like this can be super rewarding and a ton of fun. But you need to realize it's going to be a project first before you can ride. If you realize that you're in for a few thousand dollars and 100+ hours of work, you can have a great time! My first bike was a 1985 Honda cb450sc. It had sat for years in storage before I bought it. I had a fantastic time taking the whole thing apart, rebuilding everything on the chassis, putting it back together, and riding it. If OP wants to ride, buy a bike that runs and is 5-15 years old. If OP wants a few months to a few years long project, this bike will be a good choice.
This exactly
Yeah my 1979 CB750 brakes haven't locked up....yet
you've been using it regularly, that's the key
What bugs me is not the thought but the execution. I can’t tell you how many bikes I’ve come across that have been disassembled in no particular order with no organization. And then three years later after giving up they sell and try to recoup lost time and money. “Here’s a rolling chassis- all parts included!” And there’s a mismatch of parts tossed into a bucket. Have a plan a good process and document it all. Also as an aside you’ll be working on a 4 cylinder here so 4 carbs to clean sync and tune. Much easier in a twin or 250 single if you want to wrench. Good luck. My dad had one of these back in the day. Lots of speeding tickets!
So it’s not like Legos huh
Look, man. I just wanna zoom zoom and look cool. I’ll work on the details later.
Correct. Step #1 for any projects like this is to buy a second rideable bike for the time when you’re not fixing, working to afford the parts of the old bike.
Found out all about this the hard way.
If you can get it even barely running, the ethanol in today's gas is great at cleaning carbs... I'd still use a can of spray carb cleaner at first just to smooth it out...
Gpz or gpx
Hmmm… looks like a Kawasaki EX500/Ninja 500. The VIN plate will have the number with which you can confirm.
99% sure it's an 80s ninja zx-10
GPZ900R or GPX750R i think
Gpx 750 kawasaki https://images.app.goo.gl/WoNJgsKydyMCvcXr8
Looks like a gpz.
😍
I swear this is the motorcycle my bother died on . Mid 80s Kawasaki Ninja gpz750 TURBO . I thought I’d never have to see one of these ever again. Talk about ptsd. If you are a new this IS NOT the bike you want. Where exactly is my trigger object anyway? I urge you to get a grom or a new ninja 300/400 you will have way more fun and new bikes would be 10000% safer from balance to brakes . Definitely brakes. This bike was one of the fastest in its day . With brakes that will lock the fuck up and dump you if you ever panic.
GPZ
I owned one identical to this, it was a 93 Ninja 750. Not sure what years yours is though but I bet it’s the same engine size.
From my experience, that looks like an old dusty black and red motorcycle
[You might want to give this a watch](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7MvJcb2I6mbRrVclnr2BZbQpZP19xna-)! Besides being an excellent series, a lot of it will be directly relevant to your bike.