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Parts from other bikes which fit the ZXR

Last post by irishdanny « Mon Nov 26, 2018 8:09 pm
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by deviant » Thu Dec 21, 2006 7:59 pm
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There seems to be a lot of discussion about what parts off other bikes fit the ZXR400. I thought we could collect them all in one place under this...
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Mon Nov 26, 2018 8:09 pm
zxr400 CDIs

Last post by SECTOR « Mon Jan 22, 2018 10:17 am
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by RedexRobB » Mon Jan 28, 2008 11:19 am
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I got these from ebay listings. We have at least all of the Letter types i think V,L,M etc... and the year where stated.
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Last post by SECTOR
Mon Jan 22, 2018 10:17 am
ZXR400 "How do I..."

Last post by banner001 « Sun Apr 30, 2017 10:52 pm
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by banner001 » Fri Apr 28, 2017 8:56 pm

Hi all, am intending this to be a growing list of how to perform things on your bike, with clear pictures and well written guides. If you think...

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Sun Apr 30, 2017 10:52 pm
bearings

Last post by muttsnuts « Sat Dec 28, 2013 6:22 pm
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by masterofinsanity » Wed Oct 17, 2007 9:10 am

just came across a parts site on the net which shows front wheel bearings for L models as

Kawasaki ZXR 400 L1-L3 91-93 Front Wheel Bearing...

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Last post by muttsnuts
Sat Dec 28, 2013 6:22 pm
Repainting mild steel pipes

Last post by tobomoto « Mon Aug 27, 2012 11:20 pm
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by Tirpitz » Mon Apr 23, 2012 8:12 pm

Here's a bit of info with the benefit of my experiences of refreshing OEM mild steel headers. My pipes had just started to corrode slightly so I...

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Last post by tobomoto
Mon Aug 27, 2012 11:20 pm
zxr400 microfiche book in PDF

Last post by masterofinsanity « Thu Aug 16, 2012 10:38 pm
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by masterofinsanity » Sun Aug 31, 2008 9:03 pm

i've finally got round to putting this book together, its 151 pages which has been scanned for our website by a Sebastien Liss so all credit goes to...

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Last post by masterofinsanity
Thu Aug 16, 2012 10:38 pm
HPI checks

Last post by Randle « Fri Jul 06, 2012 2:59 pm
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by masterofinsanity » Tue Jun 30, 2009 9:44 am

When buying a used vehicle its always a good idea to do a HPI check, now i've always used this

you text the reg number to 83600

How to use our...

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Last post by Randle
Fri Jul 06, 2012 2:59 pm
Changing a fork seal

Last post by ajblamey « Sat Mar 10, 2012 7:14 pm
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by masterofinsanity » Fri May 09, 2008 11:51 pm

Let me tell you now this aint no 5 minute job.And you don't need any special tools for this job but i'm sure it'd make it a damn sight easier! bear...

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Last post by ajblamey
Sat Mar 10, 2012 7:14 pm
Removing those stubborn rear caliper pins.

Last post by belroy « Thu Nov 25, 2010 7:19 pm
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by masterofinsanity » Sat Jun 28, 2008 4:04 pm

A common fault when its time to change the rear pads is the caliper pins are rusted solid, so what do you do?

firstly get yourself a couple of new...

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Last post by belroy
Thu Nov 25, 2010 7:19 pm
Storing your bike over winter

Last post by RedexRobB « Thu Nov 11, 2010 1:16 pm
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by masterofinsanity » Thu Oct 18, 2007 8:47 am

Well got up this morning to see the first signs of frost so thought i'd start a post for storing the bike over the winter for those of us that don't...

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Last post by RedexRobB
Thu Nov 11, 2010 1:16 pm
Engine coolant & overheating.

Last post by saka_ZXR « Mon Aug 03, 2009 11:50 pm
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by masterofinsanity » Thu Jul 24, 2008 4:39 am

Coolant is used to prevent an internal combustion engine from overheating. It serves to maintain a steady temperature inside the engine through the...

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Last post by saka_ZXR
Mon Aug 03, 2009 11:50 pm
Selling your bike?

Last post by maz66 « Wed Jul 22, 2009 10:53 pm
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by masterofinsanity » Wed Mar 04, 2009 11:30 am

When selling a vehicle i always give a receipt of sale for item sold as seen, i found this on the net and thought it a good idea to post it for...

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Last post by maz66
Wed Jul 22, 2009 10:53 pm
FAQ's about your zxr400

Last post by masterofinsanity « Thu Jun 18, 2009 9:10 am

by masterofinsanity » Thu Jun 18, 2009 9:10 am

GENERAL INFORMATION

FUEL SYSTEM

COOLING SYSTEM

ENGINE & TRANSMISSION

CLUTCH

WHEELS & TYRES

BRAKES

SUSPENSION

FRAME...

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Last post by masterofinsanity
Thu Jun 18, 2009 9:10 am
Know your tyres

Last post by masterofinsanity « Tue May 05, 2009 11:56 am

by masterofinsanity » Tue May 05, 2009 11:56 am

READING A SIDEWALL (c)

MOTORCYCLE TYRE SERVICE DESCRIPTION EXAMPLE
TYRE SIZE
TYRE CONSTRUCTION
LOAD CAPACITY
SPEED INDEX
TYRE SPEED...

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Last post by masterofinsanity
Tue May 05, 2009 11:56 am
what do you know about restrictors????????????

Last post by jack sharpezxr 400 L « Sat Jan 24, 2009 2:36 pm
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by masterofinsanity » Fri Aug 25, 2006 3:36 pm
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i'm gonna do another feature for the site on restrictors so i want to gather as much info as possible here, we all know the zxr is restricted in...
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Last post by jack sharpezxr 400 L
Sat Jan 24, 2009 2:36 pm
Get to know your battery

Last post by masterofinsanity « Wed Jun 11, 2008 12:53 pm

by masterofinsanity » Wed Jun 11, 2008 12:53 pm

Battery Guide taken from

please visit this website it has an amazing wealth of knowledge!!
Motorcycle Battery Maintenace Tips to keep your...

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Last post by masterofinsanity
Wed Jun 11, 2008 12:53 pm
Wiring diagrams

Last post by masterofinsanity « Tue Apr 22, 2008 2:49 pm

by masterofinsanity » Tue Apr 22, 2008 2:49 pm

Some wiring diagrams if you need them.

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Last post by masterofinsanity
Tue Apr 22, 2008 2:49 pm
How do i do that?

Last post by masterofinsanity « Tue Apr 22, 2008 2:27 pm

by masterofinsanity » Tue Apr 22, 2008 2:27 pm

Iridium Headlights
Removing the rev limiter
Extending the instrument panel
Carbon Fibre Accessories
Fork Rebuild
Polished yoke covers...

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Last post by masterofinsanity
Tue Apr 22, 2008 2:27 pm
BEFORE POSTING - PLEASE CHECK THE MANUAL OR MICROFICHE

Last post by RedexRobB « Thu Jul 19, 2007 9:03 pm
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by RedexRobB » Thu Jul 19, 2007 5:51 pm

Many threads seem to be asking questions which can be answered by looking at the manuals, so here is a link to them for you all to see.

Also the...

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Last post by RedexRobB
Thu Jul 19, 2007 9:03 pm
Gearing & speed calculator

Last post by masterofinsanity « Tue Jan 09, 2007 11:05 am

by masterofinsanity » Tue Jan 09, 2007 11:05 am

Here you will find a little excel spreadsheet that calculates your speed from different ratio gears, how true it is i don't know, anyone care to test...

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Last post by masterofinsanity
Tue Jan 09, 2007 11:05 am
frame/engine numbers

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by masterofinsanity » Tue May 17, 2005 8:43 pm

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Tue May 17, 2005 8:43 pm
esl dissertation proposal ghostwriter website for masters

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by Ridgema » Mon Jan 15, 2018 10:59 pm

Jean Hanson from San Francisco was looking for esl dissertation proposal ghostwriter website for masters

Darion Parker found the answer to a...

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Mon Jan 15, 2018 10:59 pm
Valve clearance check and shim swap discussion thread

Last post by banner001 « Sat May 27, 2017 6:02 pm
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by masterofinsanity » Tue Jan 13, 2009 9:01 am
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A massive thankyou to Mori Man for the valve checking post, please do not post in that thread otherwise posts will be deleted, if you want to add...
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Last post by banner001
Sat May 27, 2017 6:02 pm
Racing F3 parts

Last post by Mori Man « Thu Sep 22, 2016 6:42 am
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by Mori Man » Wed Sep 17, 2008 12:46 pm
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I have a copy of the '91 F3 parts list (Final edition) and after comparing it to the '89 one listed on the home site I will scan it in for reference...
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Last post by Mori Man
Thu Sep 22, 2016 6:42 am
Shim gap and order calculator :)

Last post by fstarocka « Sat Sep 10, 2016 6:44 am

by fstarocka » Sat Sep 10, 2016 6:44 am

Hi all, I wrote a small basic program to calculate shims for new orders.

It allows you to order a whole new set or just ones you need and reuse...

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Last post by fstarocka
Sat Sep 10, 2016 6:44 am
Valve clearance NOTE SHEET to help doing a SHIM SWAP (download)

Last post by yogiFrench « Sun May 22, 2016 12:23 pm

by yogiFrench » Sun May 22, 2016 12:23 pm

Hi everyone,

I created a small website to share a simple NOTE SHEET I created : the purpose is to help people doing the valve clearance check on a...

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Last post by yogiFrench
Sun May 22, 2016 12:23 pm
Cat C write off??!!

Last post by NeiiseZXR « Thu May 19, 2016 9:36 pm
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by NeiiseZXR » Tue May 17, 2016 8:50 pm

You may remember my zxr L7 possibly dropped a valve last month and I've found a shabby 2001 with 13400 miles on the clock... No MOT for 3 years...

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Last post by NeiiseZXR
Thu May 19, 2016 9:36 pm
Zxrworld of tips and tricks....

Last post by Top-shaggy « Tue Mar 29, 2016 7:25 pm
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by masterofinsanity » Thu Nov 27, 2008 1:51 pm
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From Cargo's post on gaskets i thought we could get a collection of top tips together to help fellow zxr owners.So post any useful tips in this...
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Last post by Top-shaggy
Tue Mar 29, 2016 7:25 pm
Single Seat / Race Units for the ZXR400

Last post by guitarcarrot « Mon Mar 30, 2015 3:12 pm
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by RedexRobB » Fri Mar 02, 2007 9:31 pm
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right, a new 'useful' thread, so baz please move to information when this topic quietens down :smt001

If anyone knows where to get a single seat...
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Last post by guitarcarrot
Mon Mar 30, 2015 3:12 pm
how much zxr400 sp

Last post by RedexRobB « Fri Mar 27, 2015 6:23 am
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by stuart 400sp » Thu Mar 26, 2015 10:48 pm

Hello the time has come to sell my zxr400 sp j1 version , 1989. Same as h1 but the homoligation one and I wasn't sure what it was worth . I have...

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Last post by RedexRobB
Fri Mar 27, 2015 6:23 am
Stick Coil Mod - a how too , I hope !

Last post by stuart42 « Sat Mar 14, 2015 2:48 pm
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by Mori Man » Sat Jan 16, 2010 9:51 am
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Most of you will most likely use or have used ZX10/6-R stick coils but the install is still the same as this.

I have used CBR600RR 07~09 Stick coils...
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Last post by stuart42
Sat Mar 14, 2015 2:48 pm
Heated Grips (Daytona) Installation

Last post by Smousley1995 « Fri Jan 23, 2015 2:00 pm
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by gavinfdavies » Fri Dec 03, 2010 11:35 pm

Just an info post giving a brief run down of how and where to install heated grips for best effect (haha, i know the handle bar is always a good...

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Last post by Smousley1995
Fri Jan 23, 2015 2:00 pm
Fitting GSXR 1000 Calipers.

Last post by Tinman « Mon Oct 13, 2014 12:50 am
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by Scott221 » Fri Mar 20, 2009 8:49 pm
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Ok, this is a pretty hot topic on the forum and not much info is about on them so I thought I'd do a little write up on my setup of the 6 pots....
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Last post by Tinman
Mon Oct 13, 2014 12:50 am
H manual rear suspension typo

Last post by KwakKwak « Thu Feb 13, 2014 3:10 pm
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by KwakKwak » Tue Feb 11, 2014 2:07 pm

Just noticed the H manual has it's L and M muddled up in reference to the rear suspension, shows M as locking agent and L as moly grease, oops, this...

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Last post by KwakKwak
Thu Feb 13, 2014 3:10 pm
What parts fit the ZX400G?

Last post by ChristoT « Fri Dec 06, 2013 11:58 pm

by ChristoT » Fri Dec 06, 2013 11:58 pm

What ZXR parts / other Jap bike parts will fix the ZX-4 (ZX-400G), grey import?

Thanks!

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Last post by ChristoT
Fri Dec 06, 2013 11:58 pm
Zxr 400 spluttering

Last post by RedexRobB « Tue Jul 30, 2013 6:46 pm
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by Skins62 » Sat Jul 27, 2013 10:14 am

Hi folks scratching my head here as I am no bike mechanic, I am going through another mid life crisis and decided to buy myself another zxr 400 ,it...

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Last post by RedexRobB
Tue Jul 30, 2013 6:46 pm
Race Fairing - H and L do fit!

Last post by tomrowley20287 « Sat Jul 13, 2013 7:38 pm
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by BigB » Thu Aug 09, 2012 9:42 am

right after many many many many many many many months, weeks, days and hours or trawling the internet for H fairings - race specific ones, Ii've...

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Last post by tomrowley20287
Sat Jul 13, 2013 7:38 pm
Frame stickers.

Last post by Columbo « Tue Apr 16, 2013 11:39 pm

by Columbo » Tue Apr 16, 2013 11:39 pm

Anyone know where I can get these stickers?
Cradley don't seem to have them...

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Last post by Columbo
Tue Apr 16, 2013 11:39 pm
kawasaki parts diagram with cradley prices

Last post by ross46 « Sat Mar 30, 2013 10:40 am

by ross46 » Sat Mar 30, 2013 10:40 am

After spending ages searching the net and having to keep calling cradleys I finally found this;

It is to search for parts for your bike, took me a...

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Last post by ross46
Sat Mar 30, 2013 10:40 am
Are Kawasaki still making new OEM parts?

Last post by RedexRobB « Mon Feb 18, 2013 6:53 am
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by Columbo » Sun Feb 17, 2013 10:58 pm

Hey guys.

About to start a ZXR 400 L5 project and want to know if I can walk in to a Kawasaki dealership with a list of part numbers and walk out...

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Last post by RedexRobB
Mon Feb 18, 2013 6:53 am
cbr1000 race seat

Last post by nisi1991 « Sun Jan 13, 2013 11:41 pm

by nisi1991 » Sun Jan 13, 2013 11:41 pm

seen on ebay a zxr400 with the cbr1000 race seat unit and was just wondering if anyone has any experience on fitting one?

i know you have to modify...

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Last post by nisi1991
Sun Jan 13, 2013 11:41 pm
zxr400 handbook

Last post by masterofinsanity « Mon Aug 06, 2012 11:51 pm
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by masterofinsanity » Sun May 01, 2011 11:48 pm

Every motorcycle should come with a handbook, the zxr400 handbook is a pretty rare site with very few of them cropping up on ebay, something i've...

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Last post by masterofinsanity
Mon Aug 06, 2012 11:51 pm
L upgrade - suspension/wheels

Last post by Big Hoddie « Wed Jun 27, 2012 7:44 pm
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by Mori Man » Fri Feb 20, 2009 12:51 pm

Just noticed that the ZX9R uses the same headstock bearings as the L so the front end will be a straight drop in job :smt004
Depending on fork...

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Last post by Big Hoddie
Wed Jun 27, 2012 7:44 pm
Fitting Restrictor Washers - Walkthrough.

Last post by Vard66 « Fri Aug 05, 2011 6:03 am
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by Vard66 » Tue Jun 17, 2008 3:54 pm
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Upon Baz's insistance, I am now going to have a crack at writing up the process of fitting the 33BHP restrictor washers to the ZXR 400.

It...
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Last post by Vard66
Fri Aug 05, 2011 6:03 am
Valve clearance check and shim swap

Last post by ccubed « Wed Apr 20, 2011 12:11 am
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by Mori Man » Mon Jan 12, 2009 12:36 pm

A few of you may be tackling this over the winter so here is a guide to help you along. Use this in conjunction with the top end part of the workshop...

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Last post by ccubed
Wed Apr 20, 2011 12:11 am
sp model

Last post by mick41zxr « Mon Feb 07, 2011 5:09 am
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by eggy » Fri Jan 14, 2011 10:07 pm

wel lads first post lookin for all the info i can get on a 97 zxr400 sp model are the a good bike an is the sp model the one to go for thanks

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Last post by mick41zxr
Mon Feb 07, 2011 5:09 am
ALL 1990+ USA Kawasaki Microfiches & Part numbers!

Last post by Mori Man « Thu Jan 27, 2011 10:59 pm
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by gavinfdavies » Mon Jan 24, 2011 6:47 pm

This American site contains every Kawasaki (and also other brands) bike's microfiche, from model year 1990 onwards. This is really useful for...

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Last post by Mori Man
Thu Jan 27, 2011 10:59 pm
How to relocate the zxr400 rear caliper!?

Last post by cargo « Fri Dec 10, 2010 1:21 pm
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by wotwastht » Wed Dec 01, 2010 8:46 pm

Hi there,
New on here :excited
Right im sure i could be looking online forever trying to find examples of what im looking for but hopefully some...

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Last post by cargo
Fri Dec 10, 2010 1:21 pm
Safe Fork Seal Replacement

Last post by masterofinsanity « Sat Aug 28, 2010 10:40 pm
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by ccubed » Thu May 14, 2009 12:26 am

This is a safe and easy way of finishing off a fork seal change. Please read it in conjunction with Diesels fork rebuild in the workshop on the main...

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Last post by masterofinsanity
Sat Aug 28, 2010 10:40 pm
The Great Restriction Thread - a discussion of !

Last post by zimm « Sun Aug 01, 2010 1:49 am
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by Mori Man » Mon Dec 21, 2009 10:45 am

When I have been reading through the forum I have been getting a bit lost on what's what about the restrictions of the bike :smt017

Easily done as...

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Sun Aug 01, 2010 1:49 am

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