New toy in my garage: 2006 ZX6R (Track use only)
Posted: Sun Apr 01, 2012 11:40 am
Just bought a used 2006 Kawasaki ZX6R setup for track use.
Only got a chance to take it around a block a couple of times, but everything seems to work ok. We'll see when I take it to the track in two weeks. Just can't wait.
Apparently, the bike was stored for a couple of years (the owner started having children when he bought it) and probably not ridden much if at all. It's got 19K, probably from the previous owner. Also, it has a salvage title. I did a check on the VIN which indicate a collision in 2008, but no details. There are evidences of the crash in the forms of scratches in the fuel tank, a new alternator cover on the engine and non-original fairings and clip-ons. I've checked the frame thoroughly for signs of bends, re-welds, etc but could not see any.
Found no trace of fluid leaks anywhere. The battery was dead, and the front break needed bleeding.
I've changed the oil (which looked pretty clear by the way), bled the breaks, ordered caliper rebuild kits for the front and a new set of tires. I've also installed a new battery and verified that the charging system was doing its job.
As always, it's always a bit of a gamble to buy a bike like this, but so far I can't find anything wrong with it. I'm crossing my fingers.
It's a beautiful bike and it's my first Kawasaki (I've always been leaning towards Honda and Yamaha). It's bright green fairing is quite the contrast with my bright red (and also beautiful) 2007 Honda 919, which is my commute bike.
Only got a chance to take it around a block a couple of times, but everything seems to work ok. We'll see when I take it to the track in two weeks. Just can't wait.
Apparently, the bike was stored for a couple of years (the owner started having children when he bought it) and probably not ridden much if at all. It's got 19K, probably from the previous owner. Also, it has a salvage title. I did a check on the VIN which indicate a collision in 2008, but no details. There are evidences of the crash in the forms of scratches in the fuel tank, a new alternator cover on the engine and non-original fairings and clip-ons. I've checked the frame thoroughly for signs of bends, re-welds, etc but could not see any.
Found no trace of fluid leaks anywhere. The battery was dead, and the front break needed bleeding.
I've changed the oil (which looked pretty clear by the way), bled the breaks, ordered caliper rebuild kits for the front and a new set of tires. I've also installed a new battery and verified that the charging system was doing its job.
As always, it's always a bit of a gamble to buy a bike like this, but so far I can't find anything wrong with it. I'm crossing my fingers.
It's a beautiful bike and it's my first Kawasaki (I've always been leaning towards Honda and Yamaha). It's bright green fairing is quite the contrast with my bright red (and also beautiful) 2007 Honda 919, which is my commute bike.
I would, but "someone" might complain.