ZX-6R probs to look out for?????

[Spud]

hey guys, just wanted to know if there were any common probs or things to look out for on the 95 f1 zx6r??
i need some guidence on the future of my bike and hopefully how to prevent them from happening ??
cheers people

[varden]

The frame straightener i took my 04 ZX6R to swore the 95 models suffered chronic frame break issues, but he's the only person i've heard that from.

[Rossi]

If you can, whip the tank off and check around the head stem also where the rear sub frame joins the frame.
I got a feeling that the '95 models had a bit of a thing with third gear too but Strika will probably remember better than me...........

If the price is right none of them are too pricey to fix

[Strika]

hey guys, just wanted to know if there were any common probs or things to look out for on the 95 f1 zx6r??
i need some guidence on the future of my bike and hopefully how to prevent them from happening ??
cheers people

As someone has mentioned, F1 ZX6R's suffered from rubber frames. They bend very easily!!! A duffed wheelstand can kick the head angle out by a degree on some bikes. Most thankfully have already cracked around the ram air hole in the frame, and hence most were replaced under warranty. But there are still some out there. look for a recall sticker. If it's been done it will have a sticker on it. Otherwise look for a weld.

The valve train on this model is also it's weak point. But only when revved hard for long periods. They only have 4mm valve stems, which makes them a little prone to dropping the top off the valve and allowing it to join the piston and combustion chamber for a little get together when they're not supposed to!!! Regular valve clearance checks are recommended.

Starter clutch is prone to wear on higher mileage engines. When you start it it will make louder than usual clunking noises, or may not intially engage as rapidly as it used to. It can also slip then engage which is another symptom.

Front disc rotors warped very quickly. Not sure why, perhaps material. But a solution is either aftermarket rotors, or turn your discs into full floaters by squashing the carrier springs. Stick with stock Kawasaki brake pads. They tend not to destroy the disc, and they give better power and feel than aftermarket stuff. I tried all sorts, as did Bayliss/Curtain, and we all went back to the stock pads.

Also watch for wheelstand abuse. It usually manifests itself with the bike jumping out of gear under load. If it does, it's an engine out job.

Other than that, I havn't experienced any other long term issues. They are usually a good long term motor which still performs well and if looked after can do loads of miles. I have seen them still going with well over 100,000 klms on them on the original heads and bottom ends.

[Spud]

thanks to everyone and a big thanks to Strika,
the info is much appreciated.

just gotta keep looking after her and hopefully she'll
look after me