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    Was on eBay a month or so ago and found a K3 600 rear wheel in good nick for $75 no bids. Being an avid collector of wheels for this particular model I thought 'Why bloody not?' and chucked a bid on. Being a lucky and good looking son of a bitch (and the only dude in the market for this stuff) I won.

    I couldn't pick it up for a week and then the dude was away and then I was away and by this time I had forgotten about it. As you do. On Tuesday I received a message from the seller along the lines of 'hurry up and get this fucking wheel we're all busy' which is fair enough so I go over to his workshop to collect it. I'm having a fuel pump issue on my 600 so I asked if he had any other bits from the bike he pulled apart but alas, he did not. He asked if I was restoring one and I had to correct him. Oh no, I said. I race one. Occasionally. When my ankle is pointing the right direction and time and finances allow. He was quite amused.

    Dear Ebay buyer, he said. Are you in the market for another cheap track bike? Of course I was not, but curiosity got the better of me.

    whaddayagot?

    He led me through the maze of bikes to show me something that had come in the day before and was going to the wreckers the day after. A 2008 ZX6R. Front end hit. Apart from the missing nose fairing (that conveniently was on bench next to it, smashed) the bike looked pretty good. A quick look showed no visible damage to the forks, wheels, bars not bent, even the MC reservoir wasn't busted.

    How cheap is cheap, kind sir? He answered. It was cheap.

    Not the day before I had purchased a CR250. I had to think about this. Was another bike the actions of sensible, sane man?

    I thought.

    I thought.

    I bought.












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    Love it Dan!! #tracklife

    Used to own one of these bad boys as a roadie. Good fun.

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    #KWAKLIFE


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    Top buying there, Bombings!!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Marshy View Post
    Top buying there, Bombings!!
    I knew you'd be proud!


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    First of all, congrats and welcome to the green side!

    Second, back to ebay! Parts for this particular model are always cheap as chips, see example below... and I'll prob go to hell (again) for even suggesting it but you can't have enough bad Karma in this life!


    http://www.ebay.com/itm/Kawasaki-Nin...-/161327567219

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    This is awesome, can't wait to see how the build thread progresses.
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    YESSSS!! welcome to the green side!
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    Very nice , so the rear wheel purchase turned out to be a bit more expensive than 1st thought.
    Wheel $75 ,but comes with a spare bike for $$$$ . But a bargain none the less.
    So how many bikes are you up to now?
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    Can't remember; two in, one out this week.


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    Quote Originally Posted by dan View Post
    Can't remember; two in, one out this week.
    LOL. Sounds like my garage.....
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    Quote Originally Posted by Mr.Ed View Post
    First of all, congrats and welcome to the green side!

    Second, back to ebay! Parts for this particular model are always cheap as chips, see example below... and I'll prob go to hell (again) for even suggesting it but you can't have enough bad Karma in this life!


    http://www.ebay.com/itm/Kawasaki-Nin...-/161327567219
    Oh it's not my first Kawasaki - got a 1970 H1 500 tucked away!

    I know nothing about these bikes. What's the deal with that ECU? Is it the KIT one? I should get this?

    I've started a list of all the things I think I'll need (and some I just want). If anyone has any suggestions about good stuff for one of these I'm all ears. Will be slowly accumulating all the bits and pieces to put together later in the year so happy to take it slow and try make the right decisions.


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    It is the KIT ECU... it's a nice bit of gear but then you'll need the racing harness to run it (at least on the 09+ you do) and that's more money.

    In short, that ECU will do the 'jumper mod**', allow you to map it and advance ignition (although it's not as straight forward as mapping a PCV or Bazzaz), a quickshifter (pass light activated), pit limiter and you no longer need a key to run the bike. There's prob something else I forgot too. Not bad for the price but you have to factor in the cost of mapping it and buying the harness. Hence why I said I'd go to hell for suggesting it... hahahaha

    I'm not sure if the Australian delivered model is the same as the US one but there's a thing called '**jumper mod' that the Americans do to free up some ponies and it's as ultra simple/cheap. Apparently engine then matches the 09+ model output which is not a bad thing... There's a bit more info on it here. You can also remove the secondary valves as suggested on the RACE manual.

    But for now, I'd concentrate on getting the things that she's actually missing and building a basic track bike if I were you... then take her for a spin and see what YOU feel would make it better. Of course that are some stuff that will always improve it but you've been around the block enough times to know what they are!

    Ps: This should help!
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    I've got some clipons you can have cheap. I used them on an Ape briefly. Brand new bars.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Marshy View Post
    I've got some clipons you can have cheap. I used them on an Ape briefly. Brand new bars.
    They aren't gold are they haha

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    Quote Originally Posted by Sicko View Post
    This is awesome, can't wait to see how the build thread progresses.
    x2!

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    It's really just my Ebay watch list blowing up at the moment. I'm going to take your XR back up the coast in my 12 seater today so will have a little look over see if there are any goodies on her. Hopefully it's ex-WSS under the road fairings!


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    haha, do you STILL have xr!! cool, thanks.

    I knocked off a few things from my ever increasing list on the weekend. felt good. and bad. I will post in uk thread.

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    Quote Originally Posted by dan View Post
    They aren't gold are they haha
    How did you guess?!?!? I can't give them away.

    Only the brackets are gold. I don't have any gold bars in stock.
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    well... if youre GIVING them away. I got some black bars. black forks. Bumble bee bling.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Marshy View Post
    How did you guess?!?!? I can't give them away.

    Only the brackets are gold. I don't have any gold bars in stock.
    Haha had a feeling. PM me how cheap you are thinking I may be swayed...


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    Free with the purchase of a set of bars


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    Done. I'm away for the next couple weeks so might be easier to just post them. Want me to just order bars on the SS site and chuck them in the package?


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    I can grab em if you want Dan. Sent you a txt about changing some tyres if you have time tomorrow Marshy otherwise I can grab em at the ardc practice.
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    Quote Originally Posted by KANGA View Post
    I can grab em if you want Dan. Sent you a txt about changing some tyres if you have time tomorrow Marshy otherwise I can grab em at the ardc practice.
    Ahhh legend. PM your bank details I'll transfer you some $$

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    What about me? Do I see any of said dosh??
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    Quote Originally Posted by Marshy View Post
    What about me? Do I see any of said dosh??
    I think Mick is getting ready to take the money and run haha

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    Quote Originally Posted by dan View Post
    I think Mick is getting ready to take the money and run haha
    Its been my plan the entire time. Spend thousands of dollars on track bikes, win the trust of the community only to steal Dans new clip on money!

    Why don't you just depsoit to Marshy and I'll grab em off him. Gonna end up with him anyway lol ... and then I can't run off with it, might save that scam for something more lucrative ... like rear sets or something!
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    Need a dash for one of these if anyone has one tucked away. Alternatively, if you see one in your travels let me know!

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    Funny buggers, you two!
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    Just bought some bars through the store Marshy though I suddenly have the feeling that those goldies are going to be 1mm too big hahahhaa I'm too tired to be planning this build efficiently :/

    If that's the case I'll grab a full 50mm set and fix you up the difference.

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    Quote Originally Posted by dan View Post
    Need a dash for one of these if anyone has one tucked away. Alternatively, if you see one in your travels let me know!
    green man might one laying around..

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    Pretty sure it's a straight swap with the 09+ as well... not that I desperately need a dash myself or anything lol

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    Quote Originally Posted by dan View Post
    Need a dash for one of these if anyone has one tucked away. Alternatively, if you see one in your travels let me know!
    yep in stock 07/8
    also 09-13 in stock ed

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mr.Ed View Post
    Pretty sure it's a straight swap with the 09+ as well... not that I desperately need a dash myself or anything lol
    same but different ,

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    Quote Originally Posted by WETTY View Post
    yep in stock 07/8
    also 09-13 in stock ed
    Oh yeah? What ya chasing for it?


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    Did some stuff today. Update coming at some point.


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    You need to get the mower onto that workshop floor

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    Can't wait to see what you have planned!!
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    Quote Originally Posted by WETTY View Post
    You need to get the mower onto that workshop floor
    Hahaha!
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    Quote Originally Posted by WETTY View Post
    You need to get the mower onto that workshop floor
    The mowing was the problem! Clean up is tomorrow's job got distracted today.


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    Quote Originally Posted by Sicko View Post
    Can't wait to see what you have planned!!
    Green, lean, lap record machine!


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    Got a heap of questions regarding what is necessary / what can come off this thing will post up when I'm over there tomorrow. Anyone else have one of these?


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    They're not too different to the 09+ from what I could gather... Some frame angle differences, no BPFs and minor engine differences really. Going from the 09, you can remove a fair bit out of it by adding a full exhaust or midpipe, PAIR valve, servo motor, etc... And a lot more if running the race harness/ECU.

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    Oh, well look at that ? Is this the bike you were asking yesterday.... Will this fit my bike?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mr.Ed View Post
    They're not too different to the 09+ from what I could gather... Some frame angle differences, no BPFs and minor engine differences really. Going from the 09, you can remove a fair bit out of it by adding a full exhaust or midpipe, PAIR valve, servo motor, etc... And a lot more if running the race harness/ECU.
    you better stick to gathering sticks , not even close to an 09

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    Quote Originally Posted by Saturnalian View Post
    Oh, well look at that ? Is this the bike you were asking yesterday.... Will this fit my bike?
    Meant the gixxer but will take if it fits this one


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    Quote Originally Posted by WETTY View Post
    you better stick to gathering sticks , not even close to an 09

    When it comes to removing things off it, dear bottomless pit of precious knowledge!

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    So... After much deliberation I've decided to put this baby back on the road. I've been unming and ahhing for a while but it seems like the best option. Race parts, whilst not quite hen's teeth, aren't exactly plentiful and I figure I'm better off to sell this and put the money towards a 09/10 R6 or ZX6 than pour money into what is essentially now a 10 year old bike.

    I've bought the ram air, dash bracket and dash for about $300 total and I picked up a set of green oem fairings / headlights / indicators / all the road gear the other day for $250. Just need a day now to get it back together, then blue slip, rego and will flog it off.

    Bit of a shame as I really like these undertail exhaust zx6r's but oh well - going fastest is more important haha


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    If it's that easy, go for it!! I'd have thought that putting a SWO back on the road would be a major PITA...

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