01 ZX6-R J2

[ascalon]

I'm looking at a low mileage J2 model 6-R and I was wondering what to look for?

She has been laid up in a shop for a while and developed a small leak around the fan switch. The guy in the shop said that the leak had been there for a while and that it was very corroded around the threads and the mount point so he is going to change the rad and the switch.

It is only 16k miles, so it should be fairly fresh and she is getting new Diablo Stradas.

Any advice appreciated.

Thanks
A

[javaman]

I got a J1, not sure what the difference is with J2 (is that the 636 version). Very hard to fault, mine was 50k when bought and not 100,000k more . If it had a leak I would look for signs of droppage like on the bolts etc. If it so then look for other area that may be affected. 16k, that's a steal !

[Aussie Ninja]

Just off the top of my head check there aren't any tight spots in the chain from it sitting in one place for so long. Also the front brakes can sometimes get sticky pistons that don't come off when you release the leaver. The fuel system will need a flush if it's been sitting and of course new oil and filter. Make sure the battery isn't stuffed, and a general check over of the whole bike for dried out and or leaky seals. Just a matter of personal opinion here, I'd get normal diablos, not stradas, unless you plan on doing lots of touring. Java 00 = J1, 01 = J2, 02 = A1 636. Someone else might be able to tell you if there are any differences between J1 and J2, don't know of any apart from colors.

[ascalon]

Thanks guys,
that's appreciated.
It sounds like a good deal.
I have had three ZZRs before, 400s though.
At the moment I have a 99 VFR800 and it is a bit big and heavy for the type of mileage I am doing.

I have not had a test drive on the 6R yet, but I sat on it to feel the riding position and it is OK, quite comfy actually.

I'll report again once I have given her a whirl.

Cheers,
A

[NovaCoder]

I think the J2 is exactly the same as a J1 (apart from the engine size).

[mfzx6r]

I have a J2 '01 it goes good and has never let me down You'kll enjoy it. its the last of the 600cc models.

[ascalon]

Hi guys,
yeah, the J2 is the last of the 600cc models. I actually have suspension set up guide from a UK magazine, Performance Bikes for the J1 model, which is the same as the J2 just different graphics AFAIK.

See below.

The only caveat is that they said that if you are over14 stone (196lbs or about 90kgs) in your full kit, then you should stay with the standard spring length on the rear shock. Also, they said that for more road biased riding adding 4mm of ride height at the back is sufficient for quick but stable steering.

Cheers,
A

Stock Rear:

Preload - spring length 180mm

Rebound - ten clicks out from full in

Compression - ten clicks out from full in

Ride height - zero

Stock Front:

Preload - 14mm showing

Rebound - 7 clicks out from full in

Compression - 9 clicks out from full in



PB Settings:

Rear:

Preload - one full turn back if weighing less than 14 stone (in full gear)

Rebound - 7 clicks out from full in

Compression: 8 clicks out from full in

Ride height - +8mm

Front:

Preload - 4 lines showing

Rebound - 4 clicks out from full in

Compression - 6 clicks out from full in

[red_dave]

I learnt to ride on my 02 636... that was an awesome bike and i could ride it all day...

[TimR]

Hi guys,
yeah, the J2 is the last of the 600cc models. I actually have suspension set up guide from a UK magazine, Performance Bikes for the J1 model, which is the same as the J2 just different graphics AFAIK.

Or go and see this man

http://www.zenodamper.com/

I've experienced James' work when he was in the UK and the man is a genius.