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Toberfaster13 · 11-20-2009, 07:47 PM

Hello everybody. I know its not a ZX but its close and therefore I joined this forum to learn more about my bike and to share with others and knowledge I may have.

Bought a 2008 Kawasaki ZZR600 last winter when prices were low.
Put 4,000 miles on this year modding it along the way.
Here are some pictures of course:

Here it is first day I got her 0 miles on the odometer.

After a couple months, got the exhaust, undertail and crash cage and other little things.

citation10 · 11-20-2009, 07:48 PM

looks good man , keep good care of it.

Toberfaster13 · 11-20-2009, 07:57 PM

After getting New flushmounts and rear tailight

graysaint · 11-20-2009, 07:58 PM

very clean bike! Nice ride man and welcome!

Toberfaster13 · 11-20-2009, 08:14 PM

Plan to do some tracks days next riding season so I purchased some rearsets, a 2008 zx6r rear shock, race plastics and am changing the exhaust.

some parts pictures not installed yet.

Toberfaster13 · 11-20-2009, 08:15 PM

Here is a current mod list some not installed yet but all purchased.

LP turn 6 clear front signals
LP integrated rear tailight
Pro-bolt windscreen wellnuts (also used on fairing and fender) blue
VolarMotorsports swingarm spools blue
Pro-tek front reservoir cap blue
Dunlop Qualifiers
Leo Vince High mount slip-on exhaust
Freestyle Ingenuity crash cage flat black
Pro-grip carbon look tank pad
Pro-grip Gel grips
Powder coated rear pegs flat black
zzr600 decal removed
Reflectors removed
Hotbodies undertail competition werkes combo
attackperformance rearsets
+4 Ignition advancer
Stage 1 Jet kit
Galfer braided brake lines
Vortex rear pressure switch
Vortex dogbones
08 zx6r rear shock 12mm shim

Toberfaster13 · 11-20-2009, 08:53 PM

Also have a 2003 ZX6R and a 2003 Yamaha R1 at the house.

**Shifty1** · 11-20-2009, 10:32 PM

Nice R1. Although, I have to ask...you've got all that performance sitting in your garage...why did you end up buying a ZZR? I'm not trying to rag on you or anything, I'm just wondering.

Welcome to the forum, by the way.

Shodown · 11-20-2009, 10:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shifty1

Nice R1. Although, I have to ask...you've got all that performance sitting in your garage...why did you end up buying a ZZR? I'm not trying to rag on you or anything, I'm just wondering.

I was wondering the exact same thing.

Sweet bikes, dude. Love the blue!

JBearSVT · 11-20-2009, 11:36 PM

I imagine it's because the ZZR is so comfy.

Welcome man, nice bikes.

Moscap87 · 11-21-2009, 03:50 AM

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Originally Posted by JBearSVT

I imagine it's because the ZZR is so comfy.

Welcome man, nice bikes.

zzr was the most comfy that i tested before buyin a bike and thats what made me get it. glad too see another zzr rider here. how did those flush mounts fit onto the fairings in the front? any gaps? looks awesome! cant wait to see pics with all mods

Toberfaster13 · 11-21-2009, 12:20 PM

It was mainly for comfort alongside of other reasons but mostly the fact that I can't ride the R1 for more than a couple hours without being dog tired and have monkey ass. the 636 was for the old lady at first but she didnt like the power and got a 09 250r instead and now the 636 is just an extra.

I love the ZZR, probably more than the R1. Just overall more user friendly.
R1 is more for showing off, the zzr I ride the shit out of through the country twisties and such here in NC

I have to add that insurance for me is FAR cheaper for full coverage on the zzr.
The 636 I don't use and am selling, and same with the R1 I like to take that cruising or to bike nights to show off so I have only liabilty on it.

Toberfaster13 · 11-21-2009, 12:23 PM

those lockhart turn 6 flushmounts mount up fine, but you need to just make some sort of larger backing plate because the nylon nut they provide will slip down during riding and show a gap and you will constantly have to push them up and back.

tuscanidream · 11-21-2009, 12:36 PM

Yay! A 00-02 zx6r! I mean... zzr. It's nice to see my bikes (I have a few of these) so clean. Hopefully next summer I'll be looking as nice as your zzr!

GELETA · 11-21-2009, 12:55 PM

the last thing i think about on the track is comfort. 03-04 636 would make a much better track bike

BULLDOG · 11-21-2009, 12:58 PM

Welcome to the forum.

JBearSVT · 11-21-2009, 01:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GELETA

the last thing i think about on the track is comfort. 03-04 636 would make a much better track bike

There's no fine line between a track bike and one that does a few track days. I think the primary purpose is leading the priorities here.

Toberfaster13 · 11-21-2009, 03:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GELETA

the last thing i think about on the track is comfort. 03-04 636 would make a much better track bike

agree 100% however I am not trying to have it be a bike designated for track use only and this zzr is far more smoother and comfortable on the street than the 636.

got the zx6r off a guy who stunted it so it is a little beat up so it would need alot more work and is just overall alot less "put together" as my zzr.

Toberfaster13 · 11-21-2009, 03:07 PM

Don't take me the wrong way I absolutely LOVE the 03 zx6r. It is far sexier IMO and much faster than my zzr600. If mine was in better condition and insurance was lower, I would be putting all my money in that bike.

tuscanidream · 11-21-2009, 04:23 PM

One thing I do favor on the zx6r/zzr over my 05 636 is the tank. The zx6r/zzr tank is way better for stunting. I think the 03/04 636 has the same or similar tank. Why the hell does the newer 636's have a half tank and the other half plastic? So gay.