I thought the observation about the side-stand was very smart. Not the wrong one, after all. Just seems like it because someone's tried to raise the back with shorter dog-bones in an attempt to make it turn in quicker. Better idea was to fit a shock off a ZX12R.
Yeah, that would have worked. I actually have a shock from a 2009 ZX10R sat around gathering dust, I wonder if that could be utilised to good effect! 🤔
Good to see the ZX9R project started. I used to own a 99 C2 about 7 years ago and loved it. I have just got another one that is in similar condition to yours and I’m halfway through its restoration. Should sit nicely alongside my GTR1400 when finished. Reference the headlight, mine was also in rag order and not many are around on eBay. Found out that the ZX6R G is identical, so a bit easier to find one in good nick. Look forward to watching your progress.🍻
Glad I'm not the only one really struggling to get the rear tail fairing bolts out as the front two are jammed on mine too. Going to thoroughly enjoy watching this transformation and hopefully pick up tips and ideas along the way. Would !lve to do a full resto on my C1 9R one day
@@Squishington3rd I did use a HSS Bit as that was what I had to hand although they aren't particularly tough bolts to be fair! Once the plastics were off, a decent amount of heat from the blow torch allowed the remaining studs to be removed with molegrips pretty easily!
Nah, I think it was probably the angle I was holding them or something as they are both there! Plenty that I do need to get for this bike though so please follow the project! 👍😎
If there’s oil in the coolant, there’s probably a head gasket leak. Hope you do the job in a video... I changed mine last year, took me a couple of weeks as I had to service everything once you crack the engine open😂
@@KevsShed Hone the cylinders and install new piston rings while you re at it👍 Will be as new after, since you’re in there. Removing the cyl block is a piece of cake
Yours is a 99 model, the 98 is all blue. You should install an exhaust system from an E model, that’s an awesome upgrade as the e exhaust is modelled after the akra-racing exhaust system👍 they’re dead cheap on the zx9 pages.
BTW, it can't be a 99 as it's on an S plate, 99 would have been a T or a V. I actually didn't know that about the colours though and if that is the case then mine is likely wearing different bodywork to what it had from the factory!
@@KevsShed Yea, at least the fairings are from a 99👍 Cool that you re doing the exhaust, if that’s the surprise, the c system is horrible, mine cracked, dont think too many read the comments tho, hope I didnt spoil it for ya...
Hey, I'm just now seeing your channel ive just acquired a zx9r I live in the U.S my bike has 30k miles on it. Maintenance things I'm doing valve adjustment, new chains sprockets and clutch any other things you think I might need to look at while getting this bike into top shape also doing compression check to see how healthy the engine runs solid so far
