2001 zx9r, need advice / parts : Kawasaki ZX Forums: Kawasaki Ninja Forum

zx9[r]oar · 03-23-2008, 02:07 PM

Hey guys i just got my bike last week. Its a 2001 zx-9r and it has about 24k miles on it. Runs pretty well, not that many aftermarket performance parts, just integrated tailights, cruise control, and some california pipe with a cat in it.

Please bare with me, its a long thread, due to me being new to this bike.

Questions:
1)There is a switch on the left side under my left handlebar that leads to a dead wire (not connected). What does that do? im kind-of concerned!!

2) What temp should it run at? It generally runs between 170-190degrees F, but the other night it was over 210 and the water-coolant was boiling (literally). doesnt seem good.

3)Although i hate to make a fool of myself for not browsing all the threads that recommend exhausts, ive been doing my own research and not that many companies have exhaust for 01 zx9r's. I was looking at micron slip-on... opinions?

Parts:
The bike was dropped before i purchased it on the right side, i have the main right fairing already to replace the scuffed one, but can i get the exact names of the small black peices and or all the names of the fairings so i can replace them?

Basically need a whole new right side, its pretty bad.

-thanks!!

ChrisB · 03-23-2008, 04:00 PM

Check out bikebandit.com they have full parts schematics which should help ya with the fairings. As for the wire its difficult to tell without seeing it. Id recommend getting a service manual that has wiring diagrams. Im not sure bout the temp on that bike but if its boiling at 210 Id flush it and refill it with a 50/50 water/coolant mix.

zx9[r]oar · 03-23-2008, 04:17 PM

Can you tell if my bike is the zx900E2 US or zx900EL2 CA ?

ChrisB · 03-23-2008, 04:33 PM

Im not sure. I think there might be sumthin in teh VIN but dont get me lying. I dont think theres a difference on the fairings tho just some emissions things.

Nastee1 · 03-23-2008, 08:04 PM

Well i have a 99 and i rode the hell out of it one day and my coolant overflowed.... i just flushed it real good and refilled it and i haven't had a problem since. As for the exhaust i have a Muzzy on mine and i get alot on compliments on it... i love the sound..... But i'm curious about the cruise control.... if you can post a pic.... i need one of those very bad.....

ChrisB · 03-23-2008, 10:56 PM

I have the muzzy on mine also and it sounds great. cruise control is basically a friction lock that holds the throttle in place. Ive never actually seen one but Ive heard of a lot cruisers that have em and some stunters that use em.

zx9[r]oar · 03-24-2008, 02:16 AM

heres my cruise control. basically just twists as chrisb was saying to hold the throttle in place, and switch it back to release.

i havent used it yet, but i bet on long straight rodes that your trying to keep good mileage on its useful, along with other purposes ;)

zx9[r]oar · 03-24-2008, 02:20 AM

Also, i found out the switch under my left handlebar was a switch for an LED light that was suppose to light up my tire... Not sure how it works with my integrated tail lights... but whatever. haha

Nastee1 · 03-24-2008, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by zx9[r]oar

heres my cruise control. basically just twists as chrisb was saying to hold the throttle in place, and switch it back to release.

i havent used it yet, but i bet on long straight rodes that your trying to keep good mileage on its useful, along with other purposes ;)

Thanks for posting that pic.... Can someone tell me where to get one of those? Cuz i gotta have it.. I take alot of road trips and my hand cramps up like crazy.....

zx9[r]oar · 03-25-2008, 11:25 AM

im not 100% sure, but i think this the brand i have ...

http://www.throttlemeister.com/tm.html

check it out. i think the prices range from 115-125.

Ooo look what i found... also check out this application chart to see if you can get one for your bike! http://www.throttlemeister.com/ApplicationChart.html

best of luck!

Nastee1 · 03-25-2008, 05:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zx9[r]oar

im not 100% sure, but i think this the brand i have ...

http://www.throttlemeister.com/tm.html

check it out. i think the prices range from 115-125.

Ooo look what i found... also check out this application chart to see if you can get one for your bike! http://www.throttlemeister.com/ApplicationChart.html

best of luck!

Hey thanks for the info.... i really appreciate it. You've given me exactly what i was looking for.... again thank you...

zx9[r]oar · 03-25-2008, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Nastee1

Hey thanks for the info.... i really appreciate it. You've given me exactly what i was looking for.... again thank you...

glad i could be of service!

mrgreg300 · 05-06-2008, 06:22 PM

dudes the scorpion exhaust is cool too

jerzee_tek · 06-13-2008, 04:13 PM

the fans on my 2000 zx9 dont kick on til about 210-212... i worry once it reaches somewhere around 218... the vin sticker on the frame usually tells you the model... mine says zx900-e1... and ive run only muzzy pipes and i love them!