mealexme Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 (edited) I posted on this site almost 6 months ago about buying a ZX6R to do up over the winter. Here she ishttp://i1223.photobucket.com/albums/dd519/mealexme/bike/20160308_123100_zpsoly2gx5x.jpghttp://i1223.photobucket.com/albums/dd519/mealexme/bike/20160308_123053_zpsclacsjui.jpgSo what's wrong with her? Maybe its easier to tell you whats right.Well, it serves well to reserve my parking space whilst I'm out...And what's wrong? Well, how long do you have?Having not ridden it since that one week in October I spent commuting on it to find any issues, the following is from memory:[strikeout]The key is hard to get into the ignition barrel and gets stuck when trying to remove[/strikeout]Handle bars/forks are bentThere is a slight shake in the handle bars at about 85/90mph which disappears at 95+ (not good if I want to take it onto track)[strikeout]Throttle cable sticks[/strikeout]Seems to lack power down low (which could simply be due to it being a 15 year old bike and may not actually be an issue)Judders at low revs, like it's struggling more than it shouldRough idleFront headlight crackedhttp://i1223.photobucket.com/albums/dd519/mealexme/bike/20160308_123108_zpsodjrrwuf.jpgEvery panel either cracked or scratchedhttp://i1223.photobucket.com/albums/dd519/mealexme/bike/20160308_123126_zpsjpgli1tc.jpghttp://i1223.photobucket.com/albums/dd519/mealexme/bike/20160308_123214_zpsgqbzlzeu.jpghttp://i1223.photobucket.com/albums/dd519/mealexme/bike/20160308_123244_zpsccqsomm5.jpghttp://i1223.photobucket.com/albums/dd519/mealexme/bike/20160308_123126_zpsjpgli1tc.jpgPaint on the frame and engine casing looks original, but looks as though it's either running or had something spilt in it, leaving streaks in the painthttp://i1223.photobucket.com/albums/dd519/mealexme/bike/20160308_123517_zpspg5xsukl.jpghttp://i1223.photobucket.com/albums/dd519/mealexme/bike/20160308_123159_zpsbidux1lq.jpgThe whole chain bright orange with encrusted rustRear tyre boldhttp://i1223.photobucket.com/albums/dd519/mealexme/bike/20160308_123353_zpsm2jemafd.jpgFront brakes both drag and are ineffective at stopping.And after all of that, would you believe I bought it with a fresh MOT? Also it's a cat C, with no mention of which in the descriptionAnyway, now I have some spare time, a bit of spare cash after saving up all my pennies to move out (moved 2 weeks ago), it being lighter longer and actually warming up, I can finally get round to fixing her up. Edited March 13, 2016 by mealexme Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoggs Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 Well sounds a project and a half! Look forward to the updates also you should make it green Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RantMachine Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 Well sounds a project and a half! Look forward to the updates also you should make it greenI was waiting for that Doesn't sound too bad, I reckon! Well, not too bad when you also have a working bike to ride when you need to work off some frustration Looking forward to your future posts about it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 Not a great deal to do to be fair! If it's the original tokico 6 pots then ditch them and replace with nissin 4 pots Its cheaper and you will have better brakes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firebladewickers Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 I had the exact same bike in green with green rims.. Very nice bikes when looked after she just needs a lot of tlc good luck dude! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mealexme Posted March 8, 2016 Author Share Posted March 8, 2016 Not a great deal to do to be fair! If it's the original tokico 6 pots then ditch them and replace with nissin 4 pots Its cheaper and you will have better brakes Really? I thought the more pots the better? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fq-craigus Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 Not a great deal to do to be fair! If it's the original tokico 6 pots then ditch them and replace with nissin 4 pots Its cheaper and you will have better brakes Really? I thought the more pots the better? 4 good pots vs 6 ok pots the 4 win! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 The tokico 6 pots are really shit! Its not all about the number of pistons its the surface area they have! The 4 pots have larger pistons Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MR_W Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 This should be good I shall await further updatesand paint it any colour but green Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoggs Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 and paint it any colour but greenI HEARD THAT!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MR_W Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 and paint it any colour but greenI HEARD THAT!!! Heard what? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mealexme Posted March 13, 2016 Author Share Posted March 13, 2016 One of the first things I noticed when picking up the bike is a problem with the ignition barrel. When trying to insert or remove the key, the key jams. Once its in however, it works smoothly, which to me suggests there is an issue with the key getting stuck in the barrel, or the key getting stuck on the wafers. (for those who don't know about locks, heres how a motorcycle lock works "> " onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;)If you try and get a key direct from Kawasaki, they can be stupid money, but luckily you can buy anything online these days. Just over a fiver for a replacement key delivered to my door, thank you Mr EbayUnfortunately a new key makes no difference what so ever, so it looks like I'll be taking the ignition barrel apart to have a look at the wafersProblem is, these tamper proof boltshttp://i1223.photobucket.com/albums/dd519/mealexme/bike/20160311_151249_zpsd4llhksq.jpgWhich have to be drilledhttp://i1223.photobucket.com/albums/dd519/mealexme/bike/20160312_125918_zps4ha4mbav.jpgBefore removing the wafershttp://i1223.photobucket.com/albums/dd519/mealexme/bike/20160312_140533_zps2uae7pl2.jpgCleaning them all up and putting them all back inhttp://i1223.photobucket.com/albums/dd519/mealexme/bike/20160312_143547_zps0orzvkka.jpgIt's as easy as that. Unfortunately it doesn't quite move as smoothly as a brand new lock, but its 16 years old and no longer do I have to use so much force to get the key out that the bike almost comes off the stand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mealexme Posted March 13, 2016 Author Share Posted March 13, 2016 The sticky throttle issue has now been fixed. After taking the grip off, lubing everything up including the cables, the issue still persisted.Luckily, before buying a new throttle cable, I decided to re-route the cable. As good as new Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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