Zzr 600

[Symon27]

Picking up a 99 zzr 600 this weekend and just seeing if anyone knows any worthwhile mods?
It's already got cbr calipers and braided lines, dyno jet kit fitted and a halogen rear shock.
Bikes got 45k but in top condition. Took it for a test drive and everything was fine, put it in secound and gave it some throttle and no jumping out of gear.
I'm thinking of a double bubble screen, raise the rear and then do a service it.
Anyone no of anymore?
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[DrSnoosnoo]

I got the Hagon shock (definitely not a halogen) and the Nissin brakes. To be honest that's all you would need.

If you raise the rear you'll affect the handling a bit so I've read so other things would need messing with too.

Get some pictures on when you get it!
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[Symon27]

[DrSnoosnoo]

There is a good forum you can find on the internet that is for zzr and international. I don't want to direct link because I'm not sure of the rules but on there are some people who will know everything about these bikes.

Mine is a 95 E3 at 34k. My regulator went once, but that happens on many bikes anyway.

Get some crash bungs put on because in the event of a drop on the RHS your clutch cover will get beaten and oil will begin to leak and clutch covers are like rocking horse sh!te.

Some say the second gear can go but think that was more the D models, at least I haven't read anything about an E gearbox going soft over the past couple of years.

The engines can go much longer than 60k if serviced and you not ragging them from cold.
Have the valves been checked recently? If the seller doesn't know, I'd probably do it. I'm gonna be doing mine soon.
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Did have: '95 ZZR600 '83 CG125 '97 ZZR1100 '15 Hypermotard 821 SP Do Have: '10 ZX10R

[Symon27]

[DrSnoosnoo]

I'm far from a pro regarding working on bikes but I think it's quite easy. You can work on the top end without taking fairings off, all you need it to remove the tank with 3 bolts (2 by the handlebars, 1 by the battery) and remove the fuel sender and fuel pipe.

Then airbox off and you're at the carbs n shizz. That's as far as I have been so far at the top to do plug swap and carb balancing but I've never worked on anything before getting this bike. I've got a Haynes manual PDF if you want it mailing to you? PM your email and I'll send it over.

I stripped the sump bolt thread stupidly so I also took the headers, exhaust and oil sump off and replaced in a few hours. IMO easy to work on.

oooh - does it have stainless steel headers? it must do at 45k otherwise they'll be holier than Jesus I reckon.
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Did have: '95 ZZR600 '83 CG125 '97 ZZR1100 '15 Hypermotard 821 SP Do Have: '10 ZX10R

[Symon27]

[_mjs_]

Awesome bikes, had mine a year now and done 12,000 miles on it and in that time it's had a speedo cable and a new rear calliper (pad pin got stuck).

I normally change bikes every year but I'm just going to keep this one and run it into the ground.

Sounds like yours is already sorted brakes and suspension wise so you have little to worry about
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[johnsmith222]

I had the rear end jacked up for a while, but ended up selling the 1100D dogbones which I had used to do so. It makes both wheels touch the ground when on the centrestand, so you need to put a bit of wood underneath. I'm kinda of the opinion that when it comes to the ZZR, if you want faster handling etc then you're better with going for a ZX6R.

I certainly don't think 60k is enough from a ZZR tbh.

Valve clearances imo are a bastard to change, just because I hate shims under buckets and having to remove cams, but then again I've got a couple of bikes like this so just put up with it and get on with it.

My cam chain is needing replaced soon at around 35k, as the tensioner is on its last click unfortunately.

[Symon27]

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[DrSnoosnoo]

I'll join in with the photo whoring
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[_mjs_]

Might as well join in...

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[Wonko The Sane]

yeh, i'll get in on this:

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[DrSnoosnoo]

I can't be the only one with the tarty Gold Nissins?





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Did have: '95 ZZR600 '83 CG125 '97 ZZR1100 '15 Hypermotard 821 SP Do Have: '10 ZX10R

[wizzzard]

I see your ZZR

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And raise you another ZZR

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Second one has 65,000 + on it and still goes well, albeit now without the fuel pump fitted
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[mic]

Go on then if everyone else is

22k miles, 99 plate. Might take double bubble off as it looks a bit naff although does make a difference

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[Vincent]

[Wonko The Sane]

Mine shows 33k but no idea if that's for the bike or just the frame as it came with a spare engine (sold)

Ive got a double bubble on it but wondering if a flip would be better
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[_mjs_]

[Kickstart]

Hi

Some E model 2nd gears are weak as well. Heard that at some point it was improved but not a clue whether that is true or if so when.

Silly problem is that when the clutch cable snaps there is nothing holding the operating arm in place. And as that hangs down it can slip out, followed by a load of the oil.

Dropping the forks out is a pain. Just because of how close the yoke bolts are to the air intakes.

All the best

Keith
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[DrSnoosnoo]

[_mjs_]

Yeah it's a Himax, no complaints really it does what it's supposed to!

I'm in Bramley myself but moving up to North Leeds in the not too distant future. If I'm going for a spin it's usually up along the A65 somewhere towards the Dales.

I don't get out to Morley much but if we do cross paths I'll be sure to nod at you
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