Next track/race bike build - it's GREEN!!

[Marshy]

Shock horror!! I suddenly realised that I've become everything I've scorned over the past 20 years and I now own a Kawasaki!! It's never happened before, so I don't really know what to expect.

This is a track/race bike project build, not my next racebike. But I am looking forward to trying it out ;)

Almost no damage - a tiny ding in the swingarm behind the muffler, a scrape on the right fork foot, and the rest is minor fairing damage. The tank is unmarked, as is the frame and the subframe. It still has untouched hero blobs!

As picked up:

http://tarmactalk.com/forum/images/uploads/zx6-1.jpg

http://tarmactalk.com/forum/images/uploads/zx6-2.jpg

http://tarmactalk.com/forum/images/uploads/zx6-3.jpg

[Marshy]

And yes, I realise that it is, in fact, black, not green. But you know what I meant ;)

[Lets Torque]

Shhhh dont tell Wetty!!! lol

[Medic!]

Score!:cheer: Looks like most of the damage is on the stuff you'd be stripping anyway.

[Little Mick]

I have the same thing as a roady...without the scratchems

[Baddie]

About bloody time to go Green......Shame it 400cc short but I'm beating that well come soon too.

Looks a great Buy :first:

[BoB]

nice..

[Baddie]

This might help during the build..:roll:

http://garth285.com/?page_id=79


I'm just way to nice.

[Little Mick]

cheers Baddie!!!!! :first:

[Marshy]

Thanks mate! (I actually found the service manual in a folder on my computer - completely by chance - during a clean-up of old data. No idea at all why I had it. But the other stuff will be useful too).

[Little Mick]

Thanks mate! (I actually found the service manual in a folder on my computer - completely by chance - during a clean-up of old data. No idea at all why I had it. But the other stuff will be useful too).
Closet supporter??? :peep:

[Marshy]

I have the same thing as a roady...without the scratchems

Ummm, don't you race one of these??? It's a 2010 ZX6R. Or do you have one as a roady as well as a racebike?

[Marshy]

Closet supporter??? :peep:

AHAHAHAHAHAHA!!! Touche.

[Little Mick]

Ummm, don't you race one of these??? It's a 2010 ZX6R. Or do you have one as a roady as well as a racebike?

Yep - 09 on the track and a '10 on the roady... bought a same time to get used to them..done maybe 300-400kms on the Roady max...I need to get out more..

My road one is the same colour as yours...

[chubb]

nice one..

[Team Zero]

Unless it's green and has a monster sticker on it, it's not a proper Kawasaki. I so can't wait to see it at the track.

[senator8]

what happens if you like it? :grouphug:

[Little Mick]

me thinks Race glass in approp colours are already in stock ;)

[chubb]

what happens if you like it? :grouphug:

then I can buy his yammie bits for mine..

[Marshy]

me thinks Race glass in approp colours are already in stock ;)

Yes yes, monster energy fairings were here just waiting for a kwaka to go on :peace:

So that meets Team Zero's requirements for being green AND having monster stickers!

[Marshy]

what happens if you like it? :grouphug:

I don't even want to think about that yet!! God forbid I should have to go green.....

[dan]

Nice one! I do like the Kwakas...

[Little Mick]

I don't even want to think about that yet!! God forbid I should have to go green.....

You will like it Marshy....even if you dont admit it straight away..... ;) Bazzaz, zorst and race filter... bazinga....

[Marshy]

I'm actually kinda liking working on it, if I'm honest. There are a few things that are soooooo dumb (don't get me started on the humongous axle hex nut fiasco, or the split pins on everything, or the dumbass 'dry break' clips), but there's some nice touches too (heat shielding under the tank and on the top of the airbox, the ease of access once the tank is off, the excellent steering damper/fuel tank mounting system).

[Mr.Ed]

Wait to you do an oil filter change and then you decide what you'd like to call 'dumb'... :mmph:

I do like the almost indestructible faring stay though!

[CLIFFY]

That's the only thing that I preferred on the gsxr, but isn't the r6 oil filter in the same shitty position as the zx6r?

[Marshy]

Nah, the R6 filter is more accessible than the ZX6. It's still a bit of a pain to get to, but it's much easier. You can easily get a metal-ring filter wrench on the R6, unlike the kwaka, by the looks.

The kwaka has clearly just been serviced (new oil, filter, brake fluid etc). And they've done everything up massively over-tight with a rattle gun, by the feel of it. My money is on this being the reason it got crashed. It really makes you wonder about some mechanics.

[Little Mick]

Actually I find the oil filter location and undercatch tray quite tidy...just slip in a bit of thin Cardboard or foil under the end of the catch tray and you dont make a mess....

My old R6 on the other hand has nothing and mess is part of the game...

Also, you can see all the lockwiring on the sump plug and the oil filter with the fairings on....Still upsets the scrutineers if you dont take them off, but a quick inspection is easy...

The front sprocket chain guard is a bit awkward to jiggle out if you have race pattern, but it means 2 minutes instead of 1.25....

You can also (with a little bit of practice) remove/ replace the front wheel by just removing the front guard and not taking the calipers off.

Plenty of stuff I could go on about :smokin:

[Mr.Ed]

Sorry, will never agree with the filter position. Ever. lol

[Little Mick]

Is that your excuse to avoid Oil Changes?

[Marshy]

Is that your excuse to avoid Oil Changes?

http://images.sodahead.com/polls/001579937/1240642768_lol_thats_funny_26882_1287676327_22_ans wer_1_xlarge.jpeg

[Mr.Ed]

I wish... whoever designed that never had to it with the bike on the race stands. It's all fun and games when bike sits at eye level but when you have to change the oil whilst holding a piece of cardboard/tilfoil (that alone spells bad engineering for me - then again, I'm not an engineer) in one hand and the container on the other, you start to wonder if the guy who decided where the oil filter would go had ever changed the oil himself. Ever.

I've used both methods (cardboard/tilfoil) and I still find it messy... in fact, these days I use neither. I use a milk bottle I cut in half so it works as a sort of funnel and to be honest, it still sucks. It's the sort of problem I didn't have on the 600rr or the R6 I owned before and even though I believe the ZX6R is a better bike than both, the oil filter position is ridiculous.

[Marshy]

Hmmm. Should I turn the bike upside down to do the filter? With my wife helping me??

http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2012/04/24/article-2134578-12BF7942000005DC-736_634x442.jpg

[Mr.Ed]

If that's the wife, who cares about the bike... lol

[senator8]

Hmmm. Should I turn the bike upside down to do the filter? With my wife helping me??

http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2012/04/24/article-2134578-12BF7942000005DC-736_634x442.jpg

What bike?

Turn the wife anyway doesn't matter

[Marshy]

Update - doesn't look like much, but a fair bit has been done. Clipons are on. Slicks are on. Everything has been pulled apart and checked, including the forks. Air filter is like new.

http://tarmactalk.com/forum/images/uploads/zx6-6.jpg

http://tarmactalk.com/forum/images/uploads/zx6-7.jpg

http://tarmactalk.com/forum/images/uploads/zx6-8.jpg

http://tarmactalk.com/forum/images/uploads/zx6-5.jpg

http://tarmactalk.com/forum/images/uploads/zx6-10.jpg




Wondering why it's a stat? Doesn't take much these days. Small imprint in the swingarm from the muffler, and a scrape on the fork foot (plus of course the fairing scratches etc).

http://tarmactalk.com/forum/images/uploads/zx6-4.jpg

http://tarmactalk.com/forum/images/uploads/zx6-9.jpg

[Little Mick]

Swing arm and fork leg are enough to do it....

Looking good Marshy... How many kms did it have on it?

Would make a great #2 / wet bike..

[Marshy]

12k kms. Not much really. Exhaust is coming, and rearsets, and fold-up adjustable levers, and new gearing, and a couple of other little touches. It'll be a good one, this one :thumb:

[chubb]

so.... shotgun on your yamaha bits!

[Marshy]

so.... shotgun on your yamaha bits!

:pound: I still haven't ridden it yet ;)

[Little Mick]

but once you do...you can never go back....:hat:

[Mr.Ed]

It'll be a good one, this one :thumb:

:gossip: They all are!

[Little Mick]

35s in your sights now Marshy....

[Mr.Ed]

Actually, I should give you the same advice I give to everyone going from a 'regular' 600 to the zx6r "You won't like it for 3 sessions but they you'll be faster than you think you are and you'll start to love it" ;)

[Marshy]

I'm very intrigued now!!

[Little Mick]

Eds right Marshy... and dont go for traditional settings of Sag etc...I made that mistake when I got mine but the front was too stiff for the rider and by increasing the rear sag, the front wouldnt turn. The manual says the springs are set up for a 68kg rider....well with gear and everything that would be me...I run 2 turns of preload on the front as compared to the 4 they recommend and I barely get 90mm of travel.. those a little heavier might have slightly different experiences.

[chubb]

Do they use progressive springs or something?

[Little Mick]

No but do have Big Piston forks....

[Marshy]

No but do have Big Piston forks....

Which I have to say are a nice looking bit of kit!

[Marshy]

More stuff done. Quickshifter fitted:

http://tarmactalk.com/forum/images/uploads/zx6-11.jpg

http://tarmactalk.com/forum/images/uploads/zx6-12.jpg



New rearsets fitted:

http://tarmactalk.com/forum/images/uploads/zx6-13.jpg



Uber-cool kit rear brake hose fitted:

http://tarmactalk.com/forum/images/uploads/zx6-14.jpg



Adjustable-length, fold-up levers fitted:

http://tarmactalk.com/forum/images/uploads/zx6-15.jpg



And the bike is now fully lockwired:

http://tarmactalk.com/forum/images/uploads/zx6-16.jpg

http://tarmactalk.com/forum/images/uploads/zx6-17.jpg

[Stu23]

coming along very nicely :)

[Mr.Ed]

Are you going to run stock gearing?

[Marshy]

Are you going to run stock gearing?

No, but I'm having terrible trouble getting the front sprocket off, even with my rattle gun at full power. I've just ordered a $1k compressor, which should take care of it. MORE POWAH!!!

http://www.solvencyiinews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/morepower.png

[Little Mick]

I did too Marshy... secret was to take it to a local mechanic (automotive) an use their 3/4" drive rattle gun..Super cheap also have 750mm breaker bars which may help in getting it off..

[Mr.Ed]

Yep, I believe that's where Godzilla works now that he's no longer making movies... tightening front sprockets at Kawasaki. Oggy and I gave it God knows how many tries with his suppa duppa compressor and got NOTHING. I tried it at home with a mate using an incredibly long lever and gave up 'cause it was starting to get too dangerous. Then had a certain green mechanic try it and even he struggled with it but managed to remove it in the end.

The word on the street is 15-44 @ EC and 14-44 @ WP.

Also, personally, I'd suggest to go with a 190 rear.

[Mr.Ed]

Also, put some tank protectors on it... cheap insurance for a bike that has a tank almost as exposed as the R6's one.

[Saturnalian]

I don't know but Rattle gun and motorcycle scares me, a lot....

[Little Mick]

me too Jamie- need to have gearbox in Neutral... and stand on the rear brake (doesnt always hold) or place a 4x2 and rags throught wheel (prefer the brake with the big impact)....

even after it has been removed, they are a bitch to remove....

[chubb]

I prefer the 4x2 through the wheel with a rattle. I just use a 18v mikita cordless.. no space for kompressor.

I also purchased some fold up levers.. keen for them to be fitted!!

[Mr.Ed]

Yep. I'm all for parts that allow you to keep going... fold up levers and those folding toe pegs are a must if you tend to lean over your bike more than you should.

[Marshy]

http://www.solvencyiinews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/morepower.png

It arrived. Faark me, it's huge!! And heavy, at 82kg.

http://tarmactalk.com/forum/images/uploads/compressor1.jpg

http://tarmactalk.com/forum/images/uploads/compressor2.jpg

http://tarmactalk.com/forum/images/uploads/compressor3.jpg

[chubb]

Ooooh nice!

[Baddie]

PMSL.... Big enough

[Little Mick]

I Like!!!

what CFM?

[Marshy]

I Like!!!

what CFM?

Kincrome Air Compressor 3HP 100L Belt Drive


F.A.D. at 90 PSI: 335 LPM (11.8 CFM)
Max Working Pressure: 10 BAR (145 PSI)
240V, 15 Amp
3 HP Electric Motor
Twin Cylinder
Belt Drive
100 Litre Tank


And as soon as I sort out a 15A power point (didn't think of that when I ordered it....), I can fire it up! ;)

[Mr.Ed]

Well, if that can't move the sprocket you might have to contact 'Stark Industries' hahaha

[Little Mick]

noice one..

[Little Mick]

dont you just love any excuse to buy more tools!!!

[Marshy]

http://sinclaires.schools.pwcs.edu/modules/groups/homepagefiles/cms/121242/Image/library/I%20love%20tools.jpg

[chubb]

When you gonna open up your own garage then???

[Little Mick]

http://www.caldas.com.br/30anos/Oficina_Voar_Kawasaki_Goiania_GO.jpg

[chubb]

hahahahha gold

[Mstevo]

http://www.caldas.com.br/30anos/Oficina_Voar_Kawasaki_Goiania_GO.jpg

looks remarkable like my shed.....NOT

[Marshy]

When you gonna open up your own garage then???

I think I already have..... ;)

[Team Zero]

Wow that is awesome. I'm inspired to do some work to the shed over Xmas.

[Little Mick]

Tis very noice....

[dan]

Love the compressor! Going to make my rear brake über cool as well :)

[Medic!]

You can,do truck tyres as a side earner now.

[Baddie]

Sold it yet?

[Marshy]

Just finished up doing some tyre changes for some Tarmac lads, and then mounted the rear tail to the green meanie. The only thing left to do is glue the seat pad on, then it's ready to roll!! Photos tomorrow hopefully, if I can get the seat done.

Besides, I need to make room in the shed....

[Mr.Ed]

What can possibly be coming that would justify you 'make room' for by selling the Zed??

[Baddie]

'Besides, I need to make room in the shed'...:bounce:

For what??

[chubb]

I think the saying is the more the merrier

[dan]

Keen to see the finished product. Does this mean we might see it on Friday?

[Marshy]

Keen to see the finished product. Does this mean we might see it on Friday?

Now there's something to aim for! :laser:

[Marshy]

Here it is! (Minus the front sprocket cover, pending the new sprocket's arrival).

http://tarmactalk.com/forum/images/uploads/kwaka1.jpg

http://tarmactalk.com/forum/images/uploads/kwaka2.jpg

http://tarmactalk.com/forum/images/uploads/kwaka3.jpg

http://tarmactalk.com/forum/images/uploads/kwaka4.jpg

http://tarmactalk.com/forum/images/uploads/kwaka5.jpg

http://tarmactalk.com/forum/images/uploads/kwaka6.jpg

http://tarmactalk.com/forum/images/uploads/kwaka7.jpg

[BoB]

Looks nice , so nice i could be tempted of going green ... slap to the head ... Its a kwaka ... senses now working normal.

[senator8]

looks the business. Very pretty bike

[Medic!]

:smokin::smokin:

[chubb]

Very nice bike!! Nice scheme too!

[tempest]

Nice.

Why no link pipe to get rid of the cat?

[Mr.Ed]

Nice.

Why no link pipe to get rid of the cat?

+1!!!!!

[Baddie]

Nice...
Need to piss them red rim stripes off and make yourself some green ones.

[windy]

Looks great mate. Awesome paint scheme

[chubb]

is that the old motogp scheme?

[Marshy]

Nice.

Why no link pipe to get rid of the cat?

Cos I couldn't find one cheaply and readily available. I did look!! There's some out of china, but the wait will be pretty long. Got any sources?? I don't have green inside info....

[Marshy]

is that the old motogp scheme?

Think so. I ordered these ages ago, and they've been sitting waiting for inspiration.....

[Marshy]

Nice...
Need to piss them red rim stripes off and make yourself some green ones.

Good idea. It wasn't until I rolled it out for the photos that I realised how odd the red stripes looked! They are nice, reflective stripes; good for the road but not so useful on the track.

[senator8]

Cos I couldn't find one cheaply and readily available. I did look!! There's some out of china, but the wait will be pretty long. Got any sources?? I don't have green inside info....

http://www.dan-moto.com/DM_INT/kawasaki-zx6r-2009-2013-cat-eliminator-pipe-product-621.html

I get most of my stuff in about a week

[chubb]

Good idea. It wasn't until I rolled it out for the photos that I realised how odd the red stripes looked! They are nice, reflective stripes; good for the road but not so useful on the track.

I love the contrast of the red rim stripes actually.. haha

[Negrogrande]

http://www.dan-moto.com/DM_INT/kawasaki-zx6r-2009-2013-cat-eliminator-pipe-product-621.html

I get most of my stuff in about a week

+1

[tempest]

http://www.dan-moto.com/DM_INT/kawasaki-zx6r-2009-2013-cat-eliminator-pipe-product-621.html

I get most of my stuff in about a week

They got in before me!

Get the link on its own or grab a ti muffler as well for next to nix.

[Baddie]

I think once he rides it there wont be a link pipe needed... :cheer:

Full system..

http://img812.imageshack.us/img812/6163/aiyr.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/812/aiyr.jpg/)

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[dan]

I love Kawasakis!

[Marshy]

I love Kawasakis!

I have one you can buy ;)

[Marshy]

http://www.dan-moto.com/DM_INT/kawasaki-zx6r-2009-2013-cat-eliminator-pipe-product-621.html

I get most of my stuff in about a week

Thank you, kind sir! I've just ordered a bunch of mid-pipes..... :thumb:

[dan]

I have one you can buy ;)

In 18 months I probably would!

[Marshy]

Mid-pipe arrived today. Will fit it tomorrow. Then I reckon it's ready....

So the list so far (everything brand new):

2010 model. 12k road kms.
Annitori quickshifter Gen2
Clipons
Folding, adjustable length levers
Aftermarket rearsets
Spare complete rearsets
Spare levers
Spare bars
Aftermarket mid-pipe and end can
Smog block-off
Freshly revalved and rebuilt forks for the track
Professionally painted new race fairings
SMP gearing, 520 chain
Near new slicks
Lockwired everything
Looks mint. Never seen the track.

$8.5k ono

[chubb]

Will be a great buy for upcoming punter

[Negrogrande]

worth the price of admission

[Mr.Ed]

Hope you didn't change the chain to fit the sprockets since the OEM chain is 520 anyway...

[Marshy]

Hope you didn't change the chain to fit the sprockets since the OEM chain is 520 anyway...

Thanks Ed, I actually noticed that just in time!

https://i.chzbgr.com/maxW500/2948893952/h85254080/

[Little Mick]

should be a quick sale Nick....not many zx6rs around and not race prepped at that price... now if someone was only selling a bazzaz it would be a rocket!

[Marshy]

Sold just now (pending payment) to a TARMAC member ;)
No, not a western union/paypal jobbie, but a mate. I'll let him say something, but I'm pretty sure you knew he was looking.

[senator8]

Looks like ill have to get a 600 at some point ;)

[Mr.Ed]

After watching your recent videos, I reckon you should get a gsxr600... say, bone stock K1? :eyebrows:

[senator8]

After watching your recent videos, I reckon you should get a gsxr600... say, bone stock K1? :eyebrows:

Would it be less than my stock 96 750? They won't let me race that in the 600s or I would :)

[Marshy]

Looks like ill have to get a 600 at some point ;)

Yes!! :rockon:

[dan]

Congrats on the sale, and to whoever bought it. Definitely a monster!

[Mr.Ed]

Would it be less than my stock 96 750? They won't let me race that in the 600s or I would :)


I reckon the 750 would still be faster... especially YOUR 750! ;)

[senator8]

I reckon the 750 would still be faster... especially YOUR 750! ;)

What's wrong with MY 750? Is it cause its pretty?

[Mr.Ed]

You mean 'pretty fast' right?!

[Marshy]

You mean 'pretty fast' right?!

Or the rider is pretty? :pound:

[DisPlaCeD]

Sold just now (pending payment) to a TARMAC member ;)
No, not a western union/paypal jobbie, but a mate. I'll let him say something, but I'm pretty sure you knew he was looking.

MIIIIIIIIIINE! :) Marshy is top bloke (much respect)... See all you lads at the next track day... or something like that... I'm just super keen to get back out there, I'm shaking with excitement, and I haven't even booked a day yet! haha :D


Looks like ill have to get a 600 at some point ;)
Pretty much man, I mean, now I'm on a smaller capacity, I can always pull the "well you've got the horsepower" excuse when you go faster haha ;)

[Stu23]

you have bought a 600 !! and I always thought you were a litre bike guy ;) no excuses now, wring its neck and enjoy

[senator8]

Pretty old and soft it may be Nick. But that's for another forum.
Congrats Grant. I don't want any excuses that I may have already used. New ones may be acceptable once only :)

[Marshy]

http://x93.xanga.com/5cdc607428030205818346/z160028141.png

[DisPlaCeD]

you have bought a 600 !! and I always thought you were a litre bike guy ;) no excuses now, wring its neck and enjoy

Bought a 600? More like... I bought a Kawasaki! haha I'm still a Suzuki man, but Marshy it is a top bloke and his bike looks like a great starting point. :)

[Baddie]

MIIIIIIIIIINE! :) Marshy is top bloke (much respect)... See all you lads at the next track day... or something like that... I'm just super keen to get back out there, I'm shaking with excitement, and I haven't even booked a day yet! haha :D


Pretty much man, I mean, now I'm on a smaller capacity, I can always pull the "well you've got the horsepower" excuse when you go faster haha ;)



Hold the Phone....Hey I've watched the video and seen the changes....Will your racesuit still fit???


Now you have a Green bike, I think its time for Forum name change....


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Congrats on the buy.

[Baddie]

Bought a 600? More like... I bought a Kawasaki! haha I'm still a Suzuki man, but Marshy it is a top bloke and his bike looks like a great starting point. :)


Come on mate.... marshy " TOP Bloke ".

I think you need to stop wearing your night gear out during the day.. :pound::pound::pound::pound::pound:



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[Marshy]

I'm disturbed by this. I don't want to know what you searched for in google to find this image.

[DisPlaCeD]

Hold the Phone....Hey I've watched the video and seen the changes....Will your racesuit still fit???

Now you have a Green bike, I think its time for Forum name change....

Congrats on the buy.
Thanks mate, and honestly, I've not tried it on since my comp... it will be interesting haha


Come on mate.... marshy " TOP Bloke ".

I think you need to stop wearing your night gear out during the day.. :pound::pound::pound::pound::pound:


Lol... THIS is my actual knight gear...
159

[Little Mick]

stoked for you Grant!! you wont be dissapointed - just remember it is a 600 and not a litre, so you gotta use the whole bike ;)

Marshy - are you disturbed by the image? or the fact that baddie found your hiding place?:peep:

[Mr.Ed]

Sweeeeeeeet choice, Grant!!!!!! Welcome to the green side! ;) You're lucky Marshy didn't get to ride the bike or he would have charged you more for it hahahaha

I remember when I got mine and everyone was like "Did you sell your R6 for a ZX6R???" and now look at us! :cool:

[Marshy]

Dammit!! I've made a big mistake....!

[DisPlaCeD]

Sweeeeeeeet choice, Grant!!!!!! Welcome to the green side! ;) You're lucky Marshy didn't get to ride the bike or he would have charged you more for it hahahaha

I remember when I got mine and everyone was like "Did you sell your R6 for a ZX6R???" and now look at us! :cool:

I'm still reserving my glowing green judgement on this machine until I get to ride it in anger haha... p.s... I've always been cool man. ;)


Dammit!! I've made a big mistake....!

Let's not talk about that night Marshy, we had a few drinks, Broadford gets cold, it happened ok... hahaha

[Mr.Ed]

I'm still reserving my glowing green judgement on this machine until I get to ride it in anger haha...

Good! But reserve judgement for at least 3 sessions... you're more likely to hate to it than love it after the first one!

[senator8]

Mmmm! Zx6 or r6? Choices choices.
I think I'll give the k1 a miss thanks Ed. I've already got a Suzuki ;)

[Mr.Ed]

No ZX6R for you, Rick... sorry! Maybe get a CBR600RR if you're looking for something a bit newer... say, '03? ;)

[Little Mick]

I have a nice R6 Rick ;)

[Marshy]

I've already got a Suzuki ;)

Said in the tone of "and I'll never buy another one again!" ;)

[chubb]

Wow grats Grant

Will definitely have fun on that green machine

Will see you out on the next 600 race!

[senator8]

Said in the tone of "and I'll never buy another one again!" ;)

Are you talking about my ever reliable (touchwood) unofficial championship winning Suzuki? ;) I can't fault the old girl, and what a hard worker. I'm so attached to that bike.
Just needs a little more horsepower to stay with the big boys at the Barry Sheene event.

Maybe I should build a 600 SRAD. I've got all the parts less the 600 motor.

[DisPlaCeD]

Wow grats Grant

Will definitely have fun on that green machine

Will see you out on the next 600 race!

Cheers man, yeah hopefully I can just get on and be at peace with it. Fingers crossed... then racing.


Are you talking about my ever reliable (touchwood) unofficial championship winning Suzuki? ;) I can't fault the old girl, and what a hard worker. I'm so attached to that bike.
Just needs a little more horsepower to stay with the big boys at the Barry Sheene event.

Maybe I should build a 600 SRAD. I've got all the parts less the 600 motor.

There's still life in that old 750 man... :) But 600 SRAD? Computer says NO uleh!

[dan]

Hey hey leave 600 SRADs alone!

[Marshy]

Hey hey leave 600 SRADs alone!

Sorry Dan, but the verdict is in. Nothing we can do about it; you'll just have to upgrade :rockon:

[Phat3R]

Hey hey leave 600 SRADs alone!

All these haters ... we both know Dan, the SRADs rule! Suzy club's gotta stick together ... wanna share a garage ... and possibly spare parts ... :) ?

[Marshy]

Quick update. It looks muuuuuch better with the mid-pipe on. Did some stickers to customise it for the new owner. The front numbers were too big for the available space, so I just stuck them on the screen for giggles. I'm cutting smaller ones for the proper side area.

http://tarmactalk.com/forum/images/uploads/gb1.jpg

http://tarmactalk.com/forum/images/uploads/gb2.jpg

http://tarmactalk.com/forum/images/uploads/gb3.jpg

http://tarmactalk.com/forum/images/uploads/gb4.jpg

http://tarmactalk.com/forum/images/uploads/gb5.jpg

[DisPlaCeD]

Thanks man, looks good so far... and HA! Some of those stickers will disappear lol :fear:

[Tristan]

Looks good mate

[Little Mick]

sweet...gonna look sharp out there Grant... you going into the FX round 4-6th October?

[DisPlaCeD]

sweet...gonna look sharp out there Grant... you going into the FX round 4-6th October?

Nope... Might go for a look, but not to race... I will be surprised if I make the St George round. I'll be at South circuit on Monday, and would like to get close to a 60 second lap... Depends how fast I get up to speed with the bike. :)

EDIT: at the end of the Bernie day... if I can do better than last time I was on South on my 1000, I will be happy.

[chubb]

In no time im sure!!

[Negrogrande]

Nope... Might go for a look, but not to race... I will be surprised if I make the St George round. I'll be at South circuit on Monday, and would like to get close to a 60 second lap... Depends how fast I get up to speed with the bike. :)

See you out there :)

[Little Mick]

Nope... Might go for a look, but not to race... I will be surprised if I make the St George round. I'll be at South circuit on Monday, and would like to get close to a 60 second lap... Depends how fast I get up to speed with the bike. :)

EDIT: at the end of the Bernie day... if I can do better than last time I was on South on my 1000, I will be happy.

If you do a 60 s lap you will hae to give Marshy a tow... ;)

[DisPlaCeD]

If you do a 60 s lap you will hae to give Marshy a tow... ;)

If I do a 60 second lap (which I only said "I would like to get close to"... and honestly, who wouldn't?!!!) I will probably ask to have my transponder checked lol

[Mr.Ed]

If you're faster on it on the first day than you were on a bike you were used to, kiss it on the mouth (ram air?) and tuck it in at night. I know I did. hahahaha But then again, I went from the R6 to it, different bikes and etc but not as different as from a 1000 to a 600.

[chubb]

Sneak a 10r engine in there.. surely its doable

[CLIFFY]

If I do a 60 second lap (which I only said "I would like to get close to"... and honestly, who wouldn't?!!!) I will probably ask to have my transponder checked lol
By close do you mean that you will be disappointed with anything over 1:01?

[Marshy]

If you do a 60 s lap you will hae to give Marshy a tow... ;)

Yeah but only just. I was sooooo close to getting into the 60 sec bracket (61 point zero-something, from memory), that it's clearly not too much of a stretch target. Besides, if these damn green machines are as good as you all are saying, it should be a walk in the park! GB will get close, as he said.

[DisPlaCeD]

If you're faster on it on the first day than you were on a bike you were used to, kiss it on the mouth (ram air?) and tuck it in at night. I know I did. hahahaha But then again, I went from the R6 to it, different bikes and etc but not as different as from a 1000 to a 600.

It's an unknown quantity man... maybe I won't be such a wuss on the throttle compare to my 1000?? haha And I'm comfortable kissing a motorcycle... don't have to make it weird... haha


Sneak a 10r engine in there.. surely its doable

Let me look in to it... I reckon it would pass scruity. haha


Yeah but only just. I was sooooo close to getting into the 60 sec bracket (61 point zero-something, from memory), that it's clearly not too much of a stretch target. Besides, if these damn green machines are as good as you all are saying, it should be a walk in the park! GB will get close, as he said.

Thanks for the words of encouragement haha I'll be happy just to get back out on the track and if I set a goal, regardless of what anyone else thinks, it's something to aim for, if I don't make it this time around... then I'll go back... if I don't make that time, I'll go back, so on and so forth...

[senator8]

168

sorry! couldn't help myself

[chubb]

now now play nicely.

[Marshy]

Bike was just picked up by GB. Sad to see it go. It sounds freakin' awesome with the mid-pipe and that end can! :rockon:

[Little Mick]

Will be one happy convert :)

[Baddie]

Bike was just picked up by GB. Sad to see it go. It sounds freakin' awesome with the mid-pipe and that end can! :rockon:

You could start again.

http://www.pickles.com.au/damaged-salvage/item/-/details/CP-04-11--Kawasaki--Zx-10r-Ninja--Motorcycle/402191159

http://www.manheim.com.au/damaged-vehicles/3871430/2010-kawasaki-zx1000r-motorcycle?referringPage=SearchResults

[Little Mick]

pickles one is good for an engine spare....

[senator8]

Find me a German for spares

[Phat3R]

Pickles are now doing all IAG salvage - exclusive for 5 years I believe.

[Marshy]

You could start again.

The shed is looking a bit empty now, so yeah I'm keen....!

Although there's still two builds to finish off. First one is a clubsport bike. Started doing some work after Grant left:

http://tarmactalk.com/images/exhaust.jpg

[chubb]

Full exhaust coming through Marshy?

[KANGA]

http://tarmactalk.com/forum/images/uploads/gb2.jpg

Marshy what kind of bolts/pins/majiggas did you use for those 2 to attach the under tray to the duck tail? mines just zip tied to the subframe out of the way at the moment. Functional but not pretty as it leaves a big gap lol

[Marshy]

I use wellnuts, for there and for most places in the tail section (separate undertrays on many bikes, to attach to the subframe, and to attach to the seat support on bikes that have them). I lightly glue the wellnut rubber into place first.

These ones: http://kurveygirl.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=26&products_id=277

[KANGA]

Ah right cheers mate! seems those things are bloody useful will have to get some extra ones already used all the ones mine came with my fairing kit.