My ZXR

[nisi1991]

Hi Guys picked up a zxr 400 l4 in october and thought i should start a thread to show everyone my bike and perhaps get some help as to next steps etc.

this is the pictures i got from when i was buying it



on the way home


home


in the garage with my mates vfr400


straight away i had to change the fork seals and re jet the carbs


then gave it a basic service by changing clutch gasket as that had torn to bits, changed the alternator gasket, changed both sprockets and chain, the four spark plugs, rear brake pads, clutch plates and new oil filter and oil.

i also didnt like the front screen to got a double bubble iridium purple one instead.


havent really done a lot to the bike over christmas but now want to get back into it.

just purchased the GSXR1000 k1 rear callipers, new battery and a HEL Braided rear brake lines and waiting for them to come.

[RedexRobB]

Looks good. Keep us updated.

[nisi1991]

thank you

will do

if anyone has any advice on what direction to go down next that would be great

[nisi1991]

thinking about getting my fairings and tank repsrayed and leaning towards the old kawasaki motogp style,

whats everyones thoughts on this?

david

[RedexRobB]

Keep it as it is, its lovely. Thats quite a rare standard paint scheme.

[nisi1991]

thanks, i was thinking leaving but on one side theres a chip on the fairing so was thinking of getting it re touched. also on a look out for a race seat i could change into a road legal seat with lights, indicators and number plate etc

got my GSXR1000 rear caliper so will fit it to the bike once all my assignments are out the way from uni etc

david

[nisi1991]

having some starting problems, my bike has been away as ive been at uni, ive changed the battery for a new one, these is some petrol in it and i think it may have flooded the engine i turn the key, press the button and it doesnt seem to fire up just ticks over

any help would be great

[monstermotogp]

timing?

[nisi1991]

how would i check if the timing was out? and how would i correct it bit of a bike mechanic beginner

david

[monstermotogp]

Cam chain alignment

[CaNsA]

The timing wouldn't magically change while the bike is laid up for a few months.

Drain the carbs,
pull and clean/replace the spark plugs,
pull the plug from the bottom of the airbox breather pipe and let it drain then plug it up.

no choke, little throttle, starter button.
if no joy then try with a bit of choke.

only hold the starter for a max of 10secs, then wait 10 and so on.

[monstermotogp]

any update on the bike?
have you found the problem?
john

[nisi1991]

not yet no, havent had the time as im just finishing my dissertation for my uni course.

just wondering whats the best way to drain the carbs?

david

[monstermotogp]

Same way you re jetted the carb mate. But dont change touch the jets.
john

[nisi1991]

just open up the carbs and empty any liquid or anything thats in there?

david