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Master 98-02 ZX6R Swappable Parts List

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#1 · (Edited)
Ok, there is always millions of questions on what fits what and they almost all have been discussed. But i think if this is made a sticky, it will keep a bunch of un-needed threads from being made when the info is right there. Anyways, Here goes, i have tried a bunch of this stuff to confirm it, and its also a conglomeration of other members info as well such as Badassjake and Brijesh600 etc!

03/04 636 Parts:
-Gauge Swaps over with slight rewiring of the plug, more info here:
http://www.kawiforums.com/showthread.php?t=82684

-Swingarm Swaps over to a 98/99 for an updated "Knife-Edge" look, and also works on the 00-02 but is the same but has an extra hole or two for the hugger which also enables you the option to use more/better looking huggers.

-Forks, they swap over with the change of the stock steering stem of your bike pressed into the lower triple tree to the 03/04. To use your stock rim and or rotors, you need the corresponding spacers, and if you use the 98-02 rotors you need 10mm spacers for the brake calipers and longer bolts as the rotors are larger then the stock 03/04 rotors. You will also need a bushing made for the upper triple clamp that goes around the steering stem but inside the top triple. For the key switch you will need to trim down the size of the ignition posts on the upper triple clamp so you can still use the steering lock. OEM clip ones will not work, they are too small, use the 03/04 ones, and the 03/04 fender is different then the 98-02 fender.
http://www.kawiforums.com/showthread.php?t=56751

-Subframe/Tail Swap, common swap where the subframe needs to be re-welded a little wider on the top mounts or a bracket needs to be made. You need all the parts off the 03/04 for the swap if you want to do it correctly. But with the slight re-weld of the mounts it can be bolted on, but IS NOT a bolt on item. http://www.kawiforums.com/showthread.php?t=23265

-Engine, the engine and wiring and throttle bodies etc do bolt in the frame, yes its true, i have it done, but the front engine mounts DO NOT line up, and you WILL NEED some welded to the frame which is actually a very simple job for a good welder/machine shop. The airbox plate needs to be modified for the throttle bodies as does a hole for the air temp sensor, but can be done, or pods can be used but ram air effect will be lost. The fuel pump is another issue as the OEM one does not pump enough for the engine to even start. You can use a automotive and a regulator, or you can use the 03/04 tank (read below for more info on tank)

-Gas Tank, will fit with a hole drilled and tapped in the center of the front of the frame. You will need to make a rear tank mount as well, but the tank fits nicely on the frame with some work and a spacer up front. I do not suggest this unless you do a engine swap as then you need to worry about the fuel pump as its much more powerful then the OEM one. Your OEM 00-02 Cap WILL bolt on, but the 98/99 cap WILL NOT bolt on.

-Wheels, they will bolt up with the correct spacers as they are pretty much identical EXCEPT THE FRONT RIMS HUB IS WIDER, AND REQUIRES THE 05/06 ROTORS AS THEY ARE NOT OFFSET AND THEY ARE THE CORRECT DIAMETER FOR THE BRAKES, but its easy. Cush drive is the same as the 98-02 on the 03/04 and as is the rear rotor. Bolt on item here.

-Shock, can be swapped, is slightly different then the 98-02, but is a direct bolt on, not sure of the advantage or disadvantage.

-Radiator, can be swapped over, the top mounts are the same, temp sensor is different and needs an adaptor made for yours to bolt on. It is physically smaller then the 98-02 but it works as well. Lower brace for the side panels will not bolt on it as its smaller but the top will mount fine which is plenty of mounting for it.

-Pistons, can be used in the 98/99 by boring the cylinders and reshaping the combustion chamber (Badassjake does this), and it provides increase in power, and the 00-02 can be swapped over with just a bore and re-plate of cylinders as they are coated, but the head is the same shape as the 03/04 so no worries there.

-Headers, bolt directly on, better design, and more options for exhaust.

05/06 636 Parts:

-Forks, same as the 03/04 except that the front rotors are the same size as the 98-02 ones so no spacers needed in the swap down there but up on the top triple the same thing is needed. You can mix and match as well the 05/06 forks work with the 03/04 triples and you can use a lower off a 05/06 and a upper off a 03/04 or visa versa. You can use your OEM axle and wheel on these with the OEM spacers with no issues at all. The front fender is different then the 03/04 so you will need the correct fender. Clip ons are obviously needed as the stock ones are too small.

-Subframe, can be made to fit, Brijesh600 did the swap but he made a set of adaptor plates for it, and used the Lazer exhaust. More info go here:
http://www.kawiforums.com/showthread.php?t=70386&highlight=my+undertail+exhaust

-Swingarm, bolts right up, slightly longer then stock. Shock and linkage is also needed as OEM hits the swingarm. The rear wheel needs to have the spacers cut down and the 05/06 caliper bracket cut down or custom made to accommodate the extra with of the rim. The 05/06 rear rim is a direct bolt on if you do this and keeps it simple. The exhaust cover on the arm does not fit with the rearsets so you will need to take it off for clearance issues, but no problems there.

-Wheels, the front is a bolt on with the correct wheel spacers and the stock/aftermarket rotors for the bike. The rear needs a bunch of spacers and adaptors and is much easier with a 05/06 braced swingarm swap. Wheel is much skinnier then the OEM one so spacing for everything is needed.

Misc parts that fit:
-ZX10R shock, linkage needed, but bolts on stock arm or 636 arm, much better for 150-180lbs riders, but 636 Shock better for 180+lb riders.

-ZZR fairing stay, bolts right up on the 00-02 and removes the "Bird Cage" older one, also will fit a 98/99 but you will need a new gauge cluster from the 00-02/05-08 zzr 600, and you will need to rewire for the cluster, but hey while your at it, why not swap over to a 03/04 cluster?

-00-02 to 98/99 fairing swap, the upper is the only different plastic part besides the air intake and windscreen. You will need upper, headlight, wiring for light, 00-02 gauge (for simplicity) and headlight stay or a ZZR one so you don't need the "Bird Cage" OEM one and a gauge stay, cuts down on parts needed as well if you use the ZZR Stay.

-06 R6 Tail swap, bolts right on the upper subframe mount, but you need to make a lower mount which can be easily bolted on and be adjusted for correct tail height. Seat lines up with tank with some work, but the Subframe bolts up pretty easily. Problem i ran into was there is not exhaust hanger, but other then that, its a very different mod.

MORE PARTS ADDED SOON, FEEL FREE TO ADD THINGS I AM MISSING, BUT KEEP THREAD TO INFO NOT QUESTIONS PLEASE.
 
#3 ·
A similar thread was started on this old school section about a year ago, but got lost somewhere!
good thread you have going on ttr, i am sure this will help a lot of guys on this thread who are trying to do some upgrade on their bikes! i will try to add some more info , you seem to have covered most of it on here!
keep this thread alive guys!
 
#4 ·
-a ZX12R front end will bolt up with the only mods being, omitting a top locknut(which the top tripleclamp holds tight).
a simple bolton, with gains of inverted forks/tigher springs/oversized brakes.
this was done by a previous member with a nice write up somewhere.....

-the braced ZX9R will bolt on with minor machining. overall width and bearing swapout?..luxeryliquidator knows the drill, PM him for details. not as easy as the 636 swap, but it's all what you can get your hands on!

- 91-95 ZX7R carbs can bolt on, with some tinkering. Rerouting the throttle cables, with an inversion of the twist assembly.Using larger clamps, heavy modifying the carb plate and alot of patients doing the jetting unless you have access to a really good engine brake dyno, with fans for ram air replication!

-98-02 carbs are fully swappable(95-97???)jetting optional

-98-02 cams are swappable,possibly 95-97 and 03-06(checking that now)
 
#96 ·
-a ZX12R front end will bolt up with the only mods being, omitting a top locknut(which the top tripleclamp holds tight).
a simple bolton, with gains of inverted forks/tigher springs/oversized brakes.
this was done by a previous member with a nice write up somewhere.....

-the braced ZX9R will bolt on with minor machining. overall width and bearing swapout?..luxeryliquidator knows the drill, PM him for details. not as easy as the 636 swap, but it's all what you can get your hands on!

- 91-95 ZX7R carbs can bolt on, with some tinkering. Rerouting the throttle cables, with an inversion of the twist assembly.Using larger clamps, heavy modifying the carb plate and alot of patients doing the jetting unless you have access to a really good engine brake dyno, with fans for ram air replication!

-98-02 carbs are fully swappable(95-97???)jetting optional

-98-02 cams are swappable,possibly 95-97 and 03-06(checking that now)

Do you remeber what year ZX12 front end is swapable?

Thanks
 
#5 · (Edited)
I know there was an old list, but not one with all the info, there were many with parts of it, and now here is one with all the info.

UPDATE:

-98-06 Rear Brake calipers are swappable, so if you do a swingarm swap you can use your stock caliper, or upgrade for a gold one, but they are the same piece.

-03-06 636 clip ons are swappable so if you do a front end swap, no worry about the year they are off they will work.

-00-02 ZX6R and same year ZX9R Headlights are swappable, but nothing else bodywork related is.

-98-02 ZX6R and 98-02 ZX9R Rearsets are interchangeable, so if you fine a good deal on some and you need them, now you know.

-98-06 ZX6R Sprockets are the same bolt pattern difference is in 03 they went with 520 instead of 525 like previous years.

-03/04 636 Passenger pegs will bolt up to a 98-02, can use as a replacement, or whatever, but it widens the possibility for replacement parts in the case of a wreck or fall.

More to come when i think of them.
Ben
 
#6 · (Edited)
03/04 636 Parts:
-Gauge Swaps over with slight rewiring of the plug, more info here:
http://www.kawiforums.com/showthread.php?t=82684

-Swingarm Swaps over to a 98/99 for an updated "Knife-Edge" look, and also works on the 00-02 but is the same but has an extra hole or two for the hugger which also enables you the option to use more/better looking huggers.




-Shock, can be swapped, is slightly different then the 98-02, but is a direct bolt on, not sure of the advantage or disadvantage.

05/06 Gauges work as well, but need a speedo healer as speedo is off ninety percent. Uses the same rewiring in my write up... I'm still waitng to find a cheap '07 cluster to make work :D.

The 03/04 swingarm swap took me half an hour. Direct bolt-on replacement, very easy.

The 03/04 shock's adjustment chamber is sideways, not angled out the back. If you do the 03/04 swingarm swap, the stock J model shock will rub against the hugger.
It's gray and has a black coil, another option if you're not too fond of the 05/06 gold with the red coil.
Better than the 05-08 ZZR600 shock, same performance wise as the 00-02 ZX6R shock.

The 03/04 clip-ons allow for use of the lap timer if you do the gauge swap. If you use the 03/04 gas tank you can hook up the fuel warning light as well.....


Kudos on this thread. Nice to have everything organized.:clap:
 
#8 ·
the 03-06 shock is not a direct bolt in...the lower shackle needs to be widend...by either machining or careful grinding/filing. The 03-06 shock is also 1/4" shorter, which can be accomodated in the ride height adjustment/upper mount. The 05-06 vintage is Showa, and does have better compliancy and control than the kyb units used through 2004.

Cams: I am pretty sure they changed the pitch of the cam chain in 00-02

98-99 zx9r rotors will fit (wheels will NOT)

00-02 zx9r front wheel will fit, rear will bolt in, but is a 6"....no idea if the chain/rotor will line up.

Rear rotors and sprockets from virtually any ZX bike will fit the bolt pattern...various chain sizes obviously.

98-99 forks were spaced about 3/16" narrower than 00-02 and were 1 1/4" longer for over-the-clamp handle bars.
Fender mounting is slightly different, but you can go either direction with some minor modifications to the fender.
Brake calipers will bolt up (virtually any ZX caliper will fit except the radial mount style) , supposedly the 00-02 had less fade.

05-06 cush drive is a direct swap as well.
 
#10 ·
Working on it, but i know the forks will be the same deal as 03-06 636 forks, swingarm/shock is also the same deal, as are the wheels. I am working on a tail swap and undertail 2 bros exhaust as well.
Ben
 
#18 ·
Rear shock swap

Hi I'm new here, I'm reading about the rear shock swap and am suprised. I have a 2007 ZZR600 that I bought new about 8 months ago. It now has 13000 plus miles on it. I Love It! Soon I would like to replace the rear shock, something better than stock what do you recommend? Can I fit one from a ZX 10 or 05/07 ZX6R?
 
#19 ·
Hi I'm new here, I'm reading about the rear shock swap and am suprised. I have a 2007 ZZR600 that I bought new about 8 months ago. It now has 13000 plus miles on it. I Love It! Soon I would like to replace the rear shock, something better than stock what do you recommend? Can I fit one from a ZX 10 or 05/07 ZX6R?
Either or will work just fine, just use the corresponding linkage.
Ben
 
#21 ·
Yes and no. The 00-02 gas cap is the same up to 06 or so with the ZX6Rs and some 10Rs (04/05 i think) But the 98/99 is completely different cap. The ignitions can be swapped with pretty much any one, as i have a 06 zx10r ignition on my bike now, but i had to eliminate the plug on it and make my own plug. The 03/04 ignition only uses 5 wires opposed to the 98-02 and 06/07 zx10r that use 7 wires. I swap the ignition between my 00 w/636 engine/wiring and my bike i am building with 98 engine and wiring. They are no the same size and wont bolt right up, same thing with the seat locks, they are different shape, but all can be made to work, but as a direct bolt on, stick with the 98-02 stuff.
Ben
 
#26 ·
Like for the throttle bodies? If so no, well actually nothing motor wise will swap from a 07-08 its a new motor design.

Also for the other guy above, for 95-97 parts, i don't really know, only messed with newer parts, but have heard the wheels are different, forks are different, well, almost everything is different, but i do know a lot of the motor parts are similar or the same.
Ben
 
#28 ·
I have, but i also used the mids and lowers. Right now i have fully mounted a set of 03/04 fairings on my bike, which are a much better fit, the 05/06 is quite a bit more difficult as nothing really lines up like the 03/04. Either way just the upper will not work, well it could if you got a fiberglass one and did some major, i mean major work on it...
Ben
 
#31 ·
Well I am new to the forums. I have an 07 zzr600 and seem to have a hard time finding parts for. I have heard that the 98-02 zx6r is the same bike as the 05-07 zzr600. I have seen they look the same, but how much are they really alike? mainly I am wanting to know if I bought a windscreen, frame sliders, swingarm spools, front flush mount turn signals, etc if they will be a direct bolt on to my 07. any info would be appreciated. thanks
 
#37 ·
You can cross reference the part numbers, but i doubt they are the same, though they may work if you swap the entire tranny as the 95-97 block was pretty much the same as the 98-04 block really. if you swap everything including clutch basket i am sure it would work, but just some gears, well i dont know.
Ben