Budget Bike Battle Reload | SRAD + ZX-7R 

Just to answer a FAQ - yes, Budget Bike Battle 5 is happening, but it's pretty tricky to do anything at the moment when things are shut and we can't travel. Thanks. Bye.

Never clicked a link so fast in my life.

Just bought myself a mint condition 750 srad off eBay for £1280 that included new tyres, service, new brake disks and new chains and sprockets. And after taking it out I couldn't be happier !

Those tyres are almost "period correct".

My mate back in the day put a zx9r lump in his 7R without much fettling. I think it was quite a common mod in the mid 00’s

'' I just need to reduce the weight '' on route through McDonald's drive through 🤣🤣

There is nothing better than seeing someone ride an older clapped out bike and having just as much fun as the top guys in the group with all their absolutely top of the line kit.

Budget bike battle 2-stroke edition next ?

My Team Ninja 44Teeth hoodie is back in fashion, yes!!

OK, I'm in. Nice to see them back! I have a 1998 Honda VFR800 Interceptor that I love ridding which 'actually' feels MUCH more "refined" than my 2006 FJR1300 'sport-touring' bike (yes, I know, I have "old bikes"). Bought the VFR800 8 years ago for $2300, put $1600 in suspension up-grades (CBR929 rear shock, cartridge fork emulators, Heli bars for better riding position). It is truly a fun bike to ride on the road (no track time)! Really guys, do a bang-up job. Not expensive, but "WELL DONE", REFINED,! Modern, Retro, Dyno for best performance, and "enjoy"! ... "NO HACK JOBS!!" Make them worth the time, effort, and fun that they should be and are!

Ive got a set of brand new 1000 titanium headers pretty sure they are from a k5 free of charge

You seem to be having more fun on these two bikes than most of the expensive bikes you've ridden in the past. Laughing as i watch this.

On the Zx7r you need to align the choke up with the line in the plastic (from the molding) for the perfect spot to start from cold. Works like a charm.

I'd much rather watch you riding older bikes. I'd bet it's a very small minority of viewers who're in a position to be buying new superbikes.

Had my 7r from new. Literally done everything on it and it’s still going strong 21 years later. She’s big, fat and slow but what a joy to ride! Great video chaps! 👊👊

I absolutely love how, instead of telling us this information while sitting in a chair in front of the camera (which would be acceptable, nonetheless), you do so while riding these glorious machines from BBB. Just riding around and delivering the information we need simultaneously. It is so easily overlooked but this is one of the many reasons why you are the only 2-wheel content I consume. and, well, if other content providers do the same, I'll never know because it's 44T all day for me.

Amy! Cancel all my appointments today... _The boys are back_

"We don't really know what to do with them" Well, here's a smart and safe idea: weld them together and make the first ever side-by-side tandem bikes

HELL YEAH ! Just what we need on a Monday

Uploading a 44T vid on a monday night makes the shittest day of the week much more bearable! Cheers 👍

Please restore those. The current state just makes me depressed.

I loved this series make want to go an do it need more of these bbb

Gotta be honest that I paused the video at 1:30 already to see if there were any budget srad 750’s for sale. Found one, now I’m doubting if I should buy it haha. Finished the video now, I think I definitely should..

this makes me incredibly happy. i’m a young (20) bike enthusiast so these are somewhere between myths and legends for me but just seeing you guys so geeked up happy about them makes me so excited.

Darn, now I have to rewatch the BBB, this is so nostalgic.

Preaching to the converted lads. In the last year or so I have rebuilt a 95 vfr750, an 02 firestorm and am currently rebuilding a 94 cbr6. Got a 91 cbr6 waiting in the wings. These old bikes are great to ride and really satisfying to work on. So much to be had for naff all cash

still in love with the sound of a carb'ed Ninja. That's why my '01 ZX9 dies with me. And i can't recall exactly but as far as "boring" those bikes out, I do think the ZX7 accepts the zx9 engine. :D

I bought my '98 Pan European as a Winter runabout and am now seriously considering selling my Africa Twin as I never seem to use it anymore! The Pan is now my go to bike of choice. A little TLC is all these bikes need. Love them and they'll love you back. The only modification I've done is heated grips. Rest is just as it was 24 years ago! And when you change the tyres, boy do you notice the road feel immediately change!! So connected. Just brilliant. Love those carbs.

Since you're spending more money on them call it the bigger budget bike battle

The way you two giggle every time you blast off up the road on these, basically sums up the joy and appeal of bikes. Can't wait to watch more. Keep up the excellent work.

I see Jason learned nothing after his visit to the bike lawyer XD

I bought a ‘97 ZX-7R after watching the series, as I had already been already itching to get a second one by then and relive my long gone youth. It’s the same year and color as my original, red with purple wheels and tail. I put back the original silencer though, the Yoshimura RS3 is a bit too loud for my taste. The modifications so far are fully adjustable Hyperpro shock (with a purple spring no less) forks upgraded by HK using Andreani internals, (purple!) Samco radiator hoses, adjustable clip-ons from Probrake (for a little bit more comfort for my old bones) and a hugger. Next for the winter is Brembo radial RCS master cylinders for front brakes and clutch, as well as a spare upper fairing which I’ll try to cut a little bit to adjust the clip-ons a a bit more to make it feel better at lower speeds. I know I’m out of my damn mind, but I love this bike, so I’ve no problem spending money on it...

After seeing the recent (different channel) video of a (iirc) 2005 K5 GSXR keeping up with the 2020 Pani I'm super curious to see how these two historical lovelies will do.

I've missed these bikes 😭 honestly, every time I lose my love for motorcycles- especially over this pandemic- you guys always light the fire back in my heart

The fun you are having on these two bikes is exactly the reason I love my gsxr750 k3 👍👍

I'm really looking forward to this series. There is so much satisfaction in fixing and improving these era bikes, because the mods are obtainable, can be installed with spanners, and have immediate, real world noticeable and usable effects. Even if the end result is still no where near as fast as a stock 2020 bike, I'd take the modded analog bike 100% of the time

ive an idea for BBB5, triumph speed triples one black and one red. MI2 style

Its been a horrendous few days, but this video makes it a little better. Awesome bikes, McDonald's, a Breaking Bad reference, someone was called a "bell," and the usual shenanigans. Thanks so much.

The 7R is still the best looking superbike I don't care what anyone says it's iconic.

just a editing tip. EVEN if the recordings from gopro er 1080, set the project settings / sequenze settings to 2560 x 1440. So that the rendered/exported file is in that, being 1440p. Then RU-vids encoding process will treat it with a VP9 codec, allowing the footage to look crisper and much less pixelated :). Hope this helps in the future. As long as any files resolution is 1080 or there under, you can be right clicking on the video image here in youtube, under "stats for geeks" see that the codec is avc1. VP9 is a lesser compressing codec. Since your video has already been compressed with a codec from your Editing software, another compression loses too much data. Love your videos btw :D ! This is just a tip from a longterm danish motovlogger, also longterm follower of both BvG and 44t

Thanks guys - I feel that these new mods - self drive etc. the smart motorways and this new pay per mile bollocks - all miss the point of being alive...freedom to ride allows me to make sense of life really...

Watching this channel I sometimes get the feeling i'm missing out. All these brand new 200hp superbikes and trackdays in Spain i'll never be able to afford. It's great to see you guys having fun on these old girls and showing that's not all about the latest and greatest. Great content as usual!

That's got rid of the Monday blues ! As a SRAD owner myself I'll be watching the K5 headers mod with interest but, I've heard they won't fit without modification?

I just finished restoring my '95 ZX-7 to its full glory this past summer. It gets more compliments than a new bike.

I had the Chris Walker race rep 98 gsxr, it’s one bike that I never should of got rid of, Great fun 🏍👍

This is perfect timing because I'm currently rebuilding my zx7r and just watching you ride it and hearing that sound makes me want to finish it even more

Why don't you guys organize a meeting, with "old" superbikes like yours, I think that would be a fun thing to do

My 2002 zx6t sat for more than 10 years and i was happy to get it working again. Carbs rebuilt, new fuel filter, gas tank cleaned, new tires, new blinkers,...it is working sweet still. I first fell in love with motorcycles because of the late 90s, early 2000 bikes.

You should rename this series to "Broken Bike Battle".

Been struggling mentally the last few days and finding it difficult to get some good sleep so ive been pretty run down, so glad to see this upload and has sorted my night out, should help take my mind off a few things before bed. Cheers Guys

This is just what the doctor ordered! Thanks boyz!

Now I am rewatching the BBB playlist. Timeless content. Keep up the good work lads, looking forward to seeing what mods you do.

Ahhh cheers for assisting my lockdown misery with an upload, much love

This was one of the best bike videos ever because: 1. It brought out the sheer fun of biking 2,. It proved something I have always been convinced of: the fun you have biking has little to do with how many gizmos and horsepower you have, which is why I have never upgraded my 999. I wouldn't have any more fun on something more recent and I'd lose my licence even faster trying. It is plenty fast enough, brakes properly, handles superbly. I rode a mate's SRAD once. It was superb. Very pretty bike. What more, in these gatso infested times do you really need? Looking forward to seeing these bikes restored to pristine sparklingness.

Dude that zx7 is so freaking cool id hang on to that bike after the battle!

The budget bike battle series you 2 do is the absolute bollocks!! Keep them up

Yes boys, we making it to Africa this time

After 8 years of abstinence I'm looking for a bike again. Couldn't decide to buy a new one or one of my teenage heros - until now! Now I know I'll stick with the chunky ones :) The sound, the handling the feeling.... uncomparable. And it's definetly not going to be less than750 ccm.... Loving it!

If I had that ZX7R I'd stick a 9R engine in it, been done many time's, and gives 20bhp and more Torque, and should not cost the earth to do...

Lockdown was a problem, until I found 44Teeth... now lockdown is budget bike battle brilliant !!! Loving the channel, awesome work

ZX7R one of my fav WSBK bikes back in the 90's, and still looks great now.

Stumpled across this by accident, great content! Had a ZX-7R 15 years ago, still miss the sound from that bike...

Who’s taken the S21’s off the SRAD and fitted those ancient BT014’s 🙈

"Can you see my bum crack?" "No but I will in a minute if you brake to hard" LOL !!

I cant understand someone being into bikes and fun, and gave that a thumbs down.

This was my favorite series you guys ever did. Legendary!

Good to see Al has taken heed about not wheeling after speaking to the solicitor guy!!

I'm so thrilled that you're thinking of bringing these beauties back to their former glory. I also confess that I've played the video several more times just to listen to the music those classic thoroughbreds make.

The next BBB should be a three-way. Only right thing to do.

It's like seeing your lost puppy return.... Also, amazing idea getting the Suzuki and Kawaski (modern) in on the megatest in a roundabout fashion...Really smart to compare them to how far they've come in reference to themselves rather than comparing them to their contemporaries given the cost and foregone conclusion of the results...

Well, rock hard, dried out, 11 yr. old tires probably add to the "feedback" sensations, lol.

Love this road you’re on, home ground. Rode it before all the speed limits.

How does James feel about having BBB bikes at JHS again? Hope he won’t end up in hospital this time. Or has he locked the doors & emigrated in anticipation?

Just wicked!!! It makes me feel good to know that I'm not the only Wally Basher that loves these bikes. Can't wait to see what's coming up 😁

Check the valve clearances on the ZXR, the way it starts sounds like they are a bit tight.

Would love to see these bikes finally finished and redo a bike battle with them.

Great to see these two back on the road, the memories came flooding back! You simply can't beat taken it back to basics. No 200+bhp which you can't use on roads, wings that mean nothing on public roads, needing a PHD in starting the thing. The classics never die.

I own a 23 year old ZX9 and an 04 R1. Zero rider aids and so involving to ride. I love riding old bikes and the looks you get from people is great. They’re a talking point when you pull up for a brew. Looking forward to BBB5

They even sound like real bikes. Every time I get on my 1995 zx9r kawasaki it just feels better and more fun than the new gen's.

It's amazing how little information you managed to impart on these two great old girls, well done.

I can only press the ‘like’ button once and not 44 times... utube what is your problem.!?!?

Nice to see these back, please do them justice and fix all the little problems. Wemoto do excellent pattern GSXR mirrors for £15 each. I have a 98 750 SRAD and a new Ducati SSS. Genuinely I’d sell the Ducati first.

Get a Honda VFR! One of the older gear driven cam models! Like a pre-97 model!

So much fun with these old girls, I've also been on and owned new 200 hp superbikes - but now I just enjoying kicking ass on my 2001 ZX9R. So much more character and useable power on the road. And here in Denmark where the taxes are 150% when buying a new bike my grin is even bigger. A big thanks for the videos you're guys are producing

"more fun to ride a slow bike fast than a fast bike slow"

To start, just swap out all the old cables, hoses, lines and fluids. Brake pads. Fork seals. Fix the exhausts (leaks, restrictions, poor modifications). Get the functional bits functioning, such as mirrors, turn signals, lights. Yank the carbs. Completely clean and rebuild and vacuum balance and dyno tune with jet upgrades. New tires, I recommend some sport touring category tires, or sport category tires. Suspension upgrades should include springs corrected for your individual weight, set the sag properly. Cartridges and/or shock upgrades if you can.

Chris "You can fix them with spanners"... words spoken by the most incompetent bike journo and practitioner of evangelical mechanical repairs. Three cylinders, as usual.

Full pelt nostalgia, I love it! Can't wait to see the mods and comparison

Always preferred the way the SRAD looked, but then I'm biased as I had one about 15 years ago

That was a brilliant video. It was real content two mates clowning around. Laughing all the way through just what everyone needs

Your mechanical knowledge has come on massively. I remember the days you wouldn’t touch anything!

"It worked the other day in the MOT" Brilliant.... Said that a few times...

I cant believe you still didnt change the spark plugs on that Ninja.

Yesssssss, they're back! Loved the original BBB and the ole ZX-7R is just one of my all time favorites, with all it's fatness and weirdness. SO glad you guys got them back and are sprucing them up!

Stoffel Vandoorne? 😂 Didn't realise Chris was into Formula 1

Maybe it's the nostalgia and memories of my younger hooligan days but just the noise when you open them both up puts a massive smile on my face

Hummmm disappointed about the other battle being binned for now but it’s understandable

You are legends. Just finished the 1st BBB, happy to see you guys riding again these bikes!

I hit the like button before even watching it. 👍

This summer I purchased a 2000 ZX7R and I want to bring life to it, glad I ran into this video.