Getting the ZX10R back on the road [Ongoing]

[Albigularis]

So after my accident, I'm going to get the ZX10R back on the road. Definitely keeping the bike regardless of what the insurance companies agree to, so I'm best starting to get it back together sooner rather than later.

Pre-Accident:-

https://i.imgur.com/lZYHo7r.jpg

Post-Accident:-

https://i.imgur.com/AmqzHlN.jpg

List of damage was- All fairing panels, starter cover on LHS of engine, bar end weights, left switchgear, speedometer casing, headlight, left foot peg and gear lever, frame sliders and paddock bobbins, rear axle bolt, rear light, mirrors, grips, brake fluid reservoir (front), fuel tank... Think that's it. £5,360 with OEM parts, no thanks.

So, began buying bits for it last week. Found this bargain set of fairings on eBay. It's a chinese clone set, but it's missing one inner panel which I have a spare of. They've got a few surface scratches but all lugs are in tact and there are no cracks at all, never even been fitted to a bike.

Can't argue for £150-

https://i.imgur.com/4PzgMBN.jpg?1

They're a different green to the actual Kawasaki lime green on the bike, but I was expecting this anyway

Comparison, top panel is an original one-

https://i.imgur.com/MmrSRwQ.jpg

You can see the front mudguard as well in that photo, it's the only panel I dislike, the black bits at the side are just painted on, on the OEM model they're separate plastic parts that clip on. They'll do for now though.

Arrived today:-

https://i.imgur.com/LrvMK4k.jpg?1

Only bought it for the gear lever, but then realised when it was on its way, that it also covers me for the left foot peg too, good catch at £7.

https://i.imgur.com/MaTFZC2.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/M9pja7H.jpg

Next up is the fuel tank, they're like rocking horse shit to find, there was one put on eBay last night for a 2004, no dents, but it was black. Since the fairings are the wrong colour anyway, I don't care. Got it for £150, which isn't bad as there are quite a lot on eBay with dents for over £200. Quote for painting everything has been £220 which I suppose is reasonable, though I'm tempted to do it myself.

Next update when the fuel tank arrives, I can get the bike out and give it a good ride and see what it's like. I've ridden it since the accident, but you couldn't get it out of first because of that gear lever.

Going to get rid of the Racefit as well in favour of one of these - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/KAWASAKI-ZX10R-NINJA-2004-2005-GP2-MINI-SATIN-EXHAUST-/291599598139?hash=item43e4b0c23b:g:4Q0AAOSw37tWBp6v. I can't see it being any louder than the racefit, and it should look really good, as I can get rid of the exhaust hangar and clear up that space under the rear seat unit. Alternatively I'll go the other way and get a nice carbon tipped Akrapovic or something.

Updates to follow soon...
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Biking history so far-
Aprilia RS125 - Kawasaki ZXR400 - Triumph Street Triple R - Suzuki GSXR1000 L3 - BMW R1200GS - Kawasaki Z1000 - Kawasaki ZX10R C1H - Ducati Multistrada 1200 S Touring - Suzuki Hayabusa

[almostthere]

maybe do some performance mods so you can outrun an angry KIA driver
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[Albigularis]

[Albigularis]

So, list of everything that's arrived so far.

Fairing kit
Mirrors
Headlight
Grips
Bar End Weights
Fuel Tank
Upper Cowling Bracket
Air Duct
Speedometer Casing
Brake Reservors
Last but not least, the starter motor cover. Which doesn't fit.

I was skeptical about buying a chinese replacement part for an engine bit, my skepticism was well served. When installing the engine cover, I noticed that the hole for the starter motor is actually a tad off. It still fit on with a rubber mallet though, but when I tightened the bolts, it bloody cracked.

https://i.imgur.com/KOONrKn.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/DhyEhrG.jpg

You can tell it's the wrong shape, because when you take it off, the crack resets and it joins backup almost flush.

https://i.imgur.com/sYMO4Cx.jpg

So, not off to a great start. Once back from work tomorrow I'll get the brake res fitted and bleed the front, on tuesday night I'll try get the tank and rear light wiring done, then I'll try do the fairings.

Not that it'll matter until I get the engine cover mess sorted...
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Biking history so far-
Aprilia RS125 - Kawasaki ZXR400 - Triumph Street Triple R - Suzuki GSXR1000 L3 - BMW R1200GS - Kawasaki Z1000 - Kawasaki ZX10R C1H - Ducati Multistrada 1200 S Touring - Suzuki Hayabusa

[Albigularis]

So to conclude this thread I guess-

Got all the bits and got the bike to a running/daily useable state. This was after I noticed a crack in the frame, so I sold it to a guy who wanted to fix it and use it on the track. Got not a bad price for it all things considered, and used the money as deposit for my new bike

https://i.imgur.com/rdkblBv.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/Vo5cyqG.jpg

Riding this to work with the race tyres on it, plus the cold, wet windy weather was all sorts of terrifying.
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Biking history so far-
Aprilia RS125 - Kawasaki ZXR400 - Triumph Street Triple R - Suzuki GSXR1000 L3 - BMW R1200GS - Kawasaki Z1000 - Kawasaki ZX10R C1H - Ducati Multistrada 1200 S Touring - Suzuki Hayabusa

[P.]

Lol, fagged out, frame would have been fine.

[Kris]

How bad was the frame crack?
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