Kawasaki ZX 6R J1

andybon · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 13 Oct 2009 Karma :

Just joined up, So i'd thought I would show the bike off

I picked it up over 2 months ago from a local dealer. Was about the best that I had looked at so i jumped at it.

Plans are

Re-paint wheels. Currently deciding between black or the origional red.
Tail tidy and undertray (Already ordered)
End can of some description.
Get out and enjoy riding the thing!

Heres a couple of pictures from the dealers website, Ill get a couple more tomorrow after a good scrub.

https://www.corsasport.co.uk/carimages/8865/kut1_12.jpg

https://www.corsasport.co.uk/carimages/8865/kut1.jpg

andybon · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 13 Oct 2009 Karma :

andybon · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 13 Oct 2009 Karma :

Another small mod, Motrax tank protector.

https://www.corsasport.co.uk/carimages/8865/Photo067.jpg

Wanted a clear one, but thought that the black would look better.

Heres a couple of videos of how it sounds.

Standard Can

Without end can

With new endcan and Air filter.

mr.kris · Traffic Copper Joined: 11 Nov 2007 Karma :

looking good should have bought mine tho lol mines still for sale at the min i took mine to asda one time with no can and ppl came out to see what the fuck it was hit 14k rpm on the way out to lol Smile

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andybon · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 13 Oct 2009 Karma :

Heres a package I received with the bits i wanted. Got nearly everything I need, Just short of the Indy spacers for the front indicators now.

Here we have
x2 sets of micro oval indicators
X2 sets of wiring adapters for the indicators
New reg plate (8x6)
Undertray
Rear tail light clip, That makes the single light look like 2 round lights.

https://www.corsasport.co.uk/carimages/8865/Photo073.jpg

So I started to fit them the following weekend.

Firstly covered it over as it started to rain.
Heres the shanty town that appeared this morning. It stopped as soon as I got everything out, So i just left it up Laughing

https://www.corsasport.co.uk/carimages/8865/Photo078.jpg

Got the front headlight fairing off and sat in the livingroom taking the old indicators off, ait intakes etc.

https://www.corsasport.co.uk/carimages/8865/Photo074.jpg

Hmm, Looks kind of restrictive...Might be a future project

https://www.corsasport.co.uk/carimages/8865/Photo075.jpg

Back on the bike. Went with the orange lenses as they look a bit more factory and subtle.

https://www.corsasport.co.uk/carimages/8865/Photo081.jpg

https://www.corsasport.co.uk/carimages/8865/Photo082.jpg

Then started on the rear, Stripped it all off then hacked away at the rear mudguard. Re located the alarm LED into the rear light so it lights the light up, All hidden away now, Heres a few trial fit pics, just got to get the fit perfect. Also put the rear light clip in place.

https://www.corsasport.co.uk/carimages/8865/Photo080.jpg

https://www.corsasport.co.uk/carimages/8865/Photo079.jpg

andybon · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 13 Oct 2009 Karma :

Drilled the holes in the numberplate only for it to smash into bits. So using the standard plate now. Also when assembling the tail tidy, Noticed i had put the front indicators in upside down, As there is a drain hole in the bottom that faces upwards instead of down Mad

Got hold of a Motrax Rrsend for the number plate and indicators and built it all up ready to go on.

Also the undertray has been painted gloss black, just got to build it all back up now.

Also got a carbon look tax disk holder on now.

https://www.corsasport.co.uk/carimages/8865/Photo087.jpg

https://www.corsasport.co.uk/carimages/8865/Photo088.jpg

https://www.corsasport.co.uk/carimages/8865/Photo089.jpg

mattsprattuk · Super Spammer Joined: 12 Mar 2007 Karma :

looks good. if you need any spares, i've got quite a few left over from my stuntbike that i wont be needing.
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andybon · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 13 Oct 2009 Karma :

All back together now!

Heres a few pics.

https://www.corsasport.co.uk/carimages/8865/Photo096.jpg

https://www.corsasport.co.uk/carimages/8865/Photo094.jpg

https://www.corsasport.co.uk/carimages/8865/Photo095.jpg

Fitted the top yolke cover,

https://www.corsasport.co.uk/carimages/8865/Photo097.jpg

Also one of the tax disk holder I got off ebay the other day.

https://www.corsasport.co.uk/carimages/8865/Photo098.jpg

andybon · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 13 Oct 2009 Karma :

Kind of neglected it for a bit because of work and buying a new car.

A couple of new bits arrived, A sock for the front brake fluid pot and the correct rear light clip.

https://www.corsasport.co.uk/carimages/8865/Photo104.jpg

Had to get a new clip as I didn't realise that the ZX9 was slightly smaller at the back end, and thought that they were the same size (As they look the same). Here is a pic showing the difference.

Grey = ZX9 Rear light clip
Yellow = ZX6 Rear light clip

https://www.corsasport.co.uk/carimages/8865/Photo105.jpg

Will be painting and fitting it on saturday, Got an aerosol with the colour the other day from a local paint supplier (Autopaints), Got it matched off the bike itself so i am hoping it has been mixed correctly.

andybon · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 13 Oct 2009 Karma :

Painted the rear lightclip and fitted it, Also fitted the front brake resoivoir sock.

https://www.corsasport.co.uk/carimages/8865/Photo110.jpg

https://www.corsasport.co.uk/carimages/8865/Photo111.jpg

Also picked up some front and rear paddock stands so I can start on the wheels. If i get the chance tomorrow, I'll start to take them off and rub them down.

And thats currently where i am upto. Just off to tighten the chain and lube it up.

Hope you all like it upto now

andybon · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 13 Oct 2009 Karma :

evoboy · World Chat Champion Joined: 20 Aug 2009 Karma :

Very nice

Got a J1 myself same year as yours in silver and black.

Reliable bikes alsong as you keep ontop of the oil changes Thumbs Up

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Irezumi aka Reuben · Carrot Top Joined: 28 Sep 2004 Karma :

I had one in the same colours and miss mine now. Best all round bike I've ever ridden.

I had black wheels and it looked mint.

Also consider getting some pazzo (or similar) levers. I know people think theyre for tart value but they make a big difference, and fluch the brakes through and/or get braided lines. Do that before any other tarty mods!

Fit some Michelins for all round use then your laughing! Thumbs Up

andybon · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 13 Oct 2009 Karma :

Will be getting some braided hoses soon and giving the brakes a good overhaul. Also at the same time i will do a full service on it.

Been looking into tyres and i'm undecided between the michelin 2ct's and the pirelli diablo corsa's. Going to have a look into them a bit more before deciding.

mr.kris · Traffic Copper Joined: 11 Nov 2007 Karma :

try more roasd based tyres angel st are higly recomended
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swiftb · World Chat Champion Joined: 20 Oct 2008 Karma :

Good stuff - some similar mods to mine, although mine is made of superior green Laughing

How do you find the ride - pretty harsh?? Mine has had a shock rebuilt and resprung with a K tech spring for a rider of around 14-15stone. Im around 11.5 so Ive a standard unit on its way to hopefully soften things up a tad.
Dont go too crazy with the tart bits - bike doesnt suit too much bolt on bits n pieces imo.
I would highly recommend uprgrading to goodridge hoses as the standard lines bulge like crazy. Changed mine recently gave a massive improvement.
As for your tyres, I will yet again bang on about how quality Conti sport attacks are, give em a try you wont be dissapointed. Go for 70 profile on front.
Keep the pics coming Thumbs Up

stevo as b4 · World Chat Champion Joined: 17 Jul 2003 Karma :

Top bike buddy!

I would say that though, as it's just like my old J1, and i did a few mods to mine that are along the same lines.

If you want a brand new set of HEL s/s front lines& EBC HH pads for it let me know ok. They are just sat on a shelf in my garage, i keep meaning to ebay them sometime.

andybon · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 13 Oct 2009 Karma :

In all honesty, thats it for the tarty bits, Want to keep it as subtle as possable.

Still looking at tyres but was told to look at what people say about the profiles, Also i find the ride ok, But i think the suspension needs setting up on the bike.

Stevo as b4 Let us know a price there on my to do list Smile

The Tot · World Chat Champion Joined: 11 Jun 2004 Karma :

Get some crash bungs on them before it's too late. Kawasaki's don't crash well as I've found out... twice!

Mods are tasteful but keep an eye on the brake calipers and make sure you keep them clean. They rack up miles well too.
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swiftb · World Chat Champion Joined: 20 Oct 2008 Karma :

locked · Could Be A Chat Bot Joined: 22 Oct 2009 Karma :

Thats a nice little bike you've got there. Your garden looks neat and tidy too Very Happy

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andybon · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 13 Oct 2009 Karma :

Thanks. The garden is all done by my Dad, When he ever gets a minute. Doesnt look as nice as it used to though!

I didn't realise there was so much difference in bike tyres. I thought they would be the same as car ones, Black round with a bit of tread on. How i was mistaken.

Also the front tyre is already a 70 profile. So think i will be sticking with the sizes that are on it already!

andybon · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 13 Oct 2009 Karma :

Bit of a balls up today.

Just put it on the rear paddock stand turned around and it had fallen off and bent the paddock stand. Luckily i got hold of the bike before it hit the floor so all is well with the panels. Only thing that took the brunt of the fall was the swingarm which is now scratched to hell and the paddock stand which is all bent.

Fortunately enough i managed to straighten the stand out enough to use it and do the chain, also lubed it up. Just got to decide on a way of hiding the scratches left by the paddock stand and find a way of straightning it out better!

evoboy · World Chat Champion Joined: 20 Aug 2009 Karma :

I have loads of deep scratches on the swingarm of mine thanks to a tyre fitting shop Evil or Very Mad

Defo get the suspension setup for your weight! Did mine yesterday and its made the world of difference!( after owning the bike a year Embarassed

)......main difference was raising the rear ride height adjuster by 8mm, tips in niiiice Laughing

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andybon · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 13 Oct 2009 Karma :

Going to have to look up how to do the suspension set ups. Really think it needs doing.