Swanny's new ride: 2003 Kawasaki ZX6RR

[asshanson]

Really cool that you are racing it now. Curious though since I'm a noob at bikes, what is different about race plastics? Just cheapo replacements for the real fairings?

[niterydr]

Really cool that you are racing it now. Curious though since I'm a noob at bikes, what is different about race plastics? Just cheapo replacements for the real fairings?

Fiberglass versus ABS plastic. Easier to repair, lighter, and street plastics go for some money.

Also they are designed to eliminate lights.

[niterydr]

I've been working away. Last night I was fitting some race plastics and playing around with paint ideas. Finished the night with a completely black lower fairing (e-tape), white upper fairing, and the under side of the tail in white.

[blesi660r]

Really cool that you are racing it now. Curious though since I'm a noob at bikes, what is different about race plastics? Just cheapo replacements for the real fairings?

Also to race cra you need a belly pan, on street plastics there are 2 sides a left and right faring and is open between the two, race glass you have a full one pice front and a full one pice belly pan, the belly pan is made to catch any oil-gas-or coolant that the bike spills or spits out in a crash or mechanical failure, to avoid anything getting on the track, also there lighter than street stuff cause you lose all the lights and wire harnesses you Don't need when racing.

[niterydr]

Getting closer! I've installed in the last few weeks:
Hindle full titanium exhaust system
Factory Pro Star shift kit
Vortex Clip On's
Hotbodies Double Bubble clear windscreen
Safety wire all brakes and oil systems (except the coolant reservoir cap I have on order)

Things I've removed:
All lights and most of the associated wiring, intake snorkel air silencer, kickstand and associated brakes, rear pegs and associated brackets, etc.

Things I need to install:
Body work, Finish up paint on body work, vinyl/decals on body work
15T front gear and 43T rear gear and 520 chain
Safety wire a coolant reservoir cap
Michelin race take off tires

Hitting the dyno today to see what the full exhaust did for the power/ensure it is still safe.

[C3L1CA]

Sounds like you have done a ton of work on it!

Whats the shift kit do? Make the throw shorter between gear changes?

[niterydr]

Sounds like you have done a ton of work on it!

Whats the shift kit do? Make the throw shorter between gear changes?

Yes and more positive!

[niterydr]

Bike is getting closer. Having tires put on tonight then all that is left is:
Swap out front pads for more aggressive track pads (EBC) - In the mail.
Adapt GSX-R steering damper and swap out oil in damper - In the mail.
New Dzus fasteners as the garbage I ordered the first time was crap - In the mail.
Install new frame protectors - In the mail.
Install new chain (gears are in) - Tonight.

Essentially unless the mail comes, I am doing tires and a chain tonight ;)

[niterydr]

List:
Swap out front pads for more aggressive track pads (EBC) - In the mail, should be Tuesday..
Adapt GSX-R steering damper and swap out oil in damper - Done, see attached picture.
New Dzus fasteners as the garbage I ordered the first time was crap - Done
Install new frame protectors - Done.
Install new chain (gears are in) - Tuesday.

DOT race take offs are mounted and balanced.

What's left:

Need to finish chain install, tighten front sprocket, install rear brake caliper, re-safety wire that, install front tire and axle, safety wire pinch bolts, install new brake pads, safety wire calipers.

Behold, a 2006 Suzuki 600 GSXR steering damper adapted to a 2003 Kawi Ninja ZX6RR. I'll swap it out to 5W oil tomorrow. It "should" hold as I really beat the piss out of it on the stands and it held just fine.

[niterydr]

Been very busy but accomplished getting my racing license with the CRA at the end of August. Took 3rd in the New Rider Race (first podium, yay), and then proceeded to finish middle-back of the back with the rest of the 600's.

Still it was a blast. I cannot wait until next season. Had a few off track incidents and one lowside crash in turn 12 protecting my position under the white flag in the 2nd to last race. Overall I put on around 220 miles my first weekend and got down to a best lap time of 1.49:037 on the competition course.

I learned that I brake later than most, and I could use a bit more power. I also need to work on body position and loose 20lbs over the winter.

Part of my crash was being too greedy on the brakes part was my driver peg touching the corner when at full lean, I've ordered aftermarket rear sets to correct that issue.

A power commander this winter should help the mid range power loss I've been experiencing, plus the muffler being fixed.

Few action shots. New rider race turn #3 and Turn #9 during a Middleweight Superbike race on Saturday. As well as flat out in Turn 1.