AjR1's 98 ZX6R Track Bike Build

AjR1 · Jul 23, 2012

Well I picked up a 98 ZX6R Track Bike for $1500 with the intention of giving it a freshen up. Only 40k on the clock.

Pic as it stood in the Ad.

Its an older model and a bit tardy looking but mechanially all good from what I could see. Will know more once I get it home and start stripping it down for a once over.

All loaded up and ready to transport home

AjR1 · Jul 23, 2012

Bikes home and ready for the strip down.

AjR1 · Jul 23, 2012

AjR1 · Jul 23, 2012

AjR1 · Jul 23, 2012

High as a kite on paint fumes and the frame is all painted. Now just gotta let it all dry.

Well after getting around to removing the braking system.

I found that the rear caliper was seizing up.

So after pulling it all down.

There is a bit of corrosion going on.

Since I will be overhauling the rear I may as well do the fronts aswell, So its time to order some caliper kits and clean these up & paint while im waiting for them to arrive.

Well I finished off the Pair Valve mod. So only fresh air into the motor from now on.

Also changed out the plugs as well today.

Gave the frame & swinger its 6th and final coat.

Plus all the other little bits aswell.

And also rotated the bottom shock mount 180deg so the adjuster is not blocked by the exhaust.

AjR1 · Jul 23, 2012

Modified the Exhaust as it had a bit of rash damage on the bottom of the can.

Next step Cermaic coat, then Badge modification.

Bought a few things for the Trackie today

Tinted DB Screen

Clear SS Lines F&R

Black Fuel Cap

Green levers but with orange adjusters

Black Rear Sets

Rear Cowl Decal

Frame Sliders

Header Gaskets

Fork Adjusters

Tank Decal - But in Black

Various Michelin Decals for front fender etc...

Upper Ninja Decals

Black Oil Cap

Rear Caliper Kit

Rim Stickers to replace the current blue ones.

Various Sponsor stickers for the belly pan etc...

AjR1 · Jul 23, 2012

Have had a sit down and mocked up a rough paint scheme.

What do people think???

As it was when picked up:

Proposed Paint Scheme:

mxbob · Jul 23, 2012

Very nice. I like the paint idea.

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AjR1 · Jul 23, 2012

mxbob said:
Very nice. I like the paint idea.

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Cheers Buddy. Still plenty more to go yet.

Unfortunately I wont get back to it untill this weekend as I work away from home during the week, which is going to slow things up.

97ninja321 · Jul 23, 2012

Looking good so far Im diggin the paint idea

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AjR1 · Jul 24, 2012

97ninja321 said:
Looking good so far Im diggin the paint idea

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WildCard said:
Looking good, can't wait to see it finished.

McDonalds coffee ? I thought you folks down under just drank Cooper's and kangaroo piss...

Cheers guys. I definately cant wait till im done. Keen to hit the track.

Well you can definately compare Maccas Coffee with Roo Piss. Couldnt really taste any worse. :Laughing rolling:

WildCard · Jul 23, 2012

Looking good, can't wait to see it finished.

McDonalds coffee ? I thought you folks down under just drank Cooper's and kangaroo piss...

AjR1 · Jul 29, 2012

Quick update:

Starting to go back together. Kinda looks like a bike.

Filling in the holes in the exhaust where the badge was rivited. Will fill it up again once set and then sand it back ready for more paint. Decided not to go with the badge.

Base coat on the race glass all done. Now just have to let it cure for the week before taping it up and doing the top colours.

Since the glass is going to be replaced later on it was just a quick job, The tank on the other hand will not be replaced and I'm taking a bit more care with the prep and finish on this one. All sprayed up with primer filler. Couple more coats to go and then ready for a light sand and paint.

Rear caliper all cleaned up and painted. Excuse the white paint dust. Will wash right off with the first bath once its all back together.

I have got the base coat down on the tank. 7 coats in total and still one more to go. Then its curing time for a week before taping it up for the top coat colour.

Here's a few pics of my pressure pack handy work.

And a couple of close up shots.

AjR1 · Jul 30, 2012

Well I'm to impatient to wait a week so taped up the tank and layed down the first guide coat of the top colour.

WildCard · Jul 30, 2012

looking good.

AjR1 · Jul 30, 2012

Cheers WildCard, appreciate it bud.

Well the tanks almost done.

Close up (Not to shaby for a rattle can)

Rear cowl where my young fella dragged it along the concrete.

All taped up ready for the green.

Did someone say "Sexy Tank" ?

Caps · Jul 30, 2012

Wow... You weren't kidding when you said you were going to tear it down!

And that tank looks great!

AjR1 · Jul 30, 2012

Caps said:
Wow... You weren't kidding when you said you were going to tear it down!

And that tank looks great!

Thanks bud. Yeah didn't want to be riding someone elses problem. So would like to know that everything is going to work as it should when I get to the end of the main straight. :Laughing rolling:

WildCard said:
That paint looks pretty damn good. Is that all just from a rattle can ?

Cheers again man. Really happy with how the tank has come out so far.

Yeah just out of the cans I put up in the first post.

I have started spraying up the tail. Had to change the layout of the colours though as the young fella damaged the white in areas. Didnt want to repaint so just covered up the good and resprayed the bad areas.

Green first. Top will be orange with white number boards.

WildCard · Jul 30, 2012

That paint looks pretty damn good. Is that all just from a rattle can ?

slev · Jul 30, 2012

Looking good bud. Fun build to follow. :thumbup:

AjR1 · Jul 30, 2012

slev said:
Looking good bud. Fun build to follow. :thumbup:

Cheers mate. Glad your liking it.

Well the 2nd stage of the rear cowl is all done. Just have to wait for it to cure and then time to tape it up again and paint the top orange.

sunburnedaz · Aug 1, 2012

Are those rear sets from Dan-Moto I was not happy with the fit of the rear brake MC on those. Shifter side was nice and solid with a good solid feel brake side I never could get to fit right with stock parts, I had to grab different bolts and grab a different MC and clearance some areas to get it to fit and feel semi solid. Let us know if you have better luck with yours.

AjR1 · Aug 4, 2012

Yeah mate they are Dan Moto rearsets.

Will be fitting them up tomorrow so will see how I go.

Everything looks to be in order though.

Well made a little progress today.

Got the rear cowl finished off and clear coated,

along with the tank and installed the new filler cap.

Upper &Lower's painted up with the green, just have to tape it off again tomorrow and finish off the orange, touch up the white where my young fella scratched it up and clear coat it all.

Front fender all painted up and clear coated

Tomorrow I'll be Installing the levers, rearsets, fork adjusters and work out how I'm going to get the front off the ground to remove the wheel so I can paint up the forks & front wheel. Stick the tank pad on and get the rear end of the bike reasembled atleast.
Should be a busy day at this stage.

AjR1 · Aug 5, 2012

Left rearset installed.

Fork Adjusters Installed

Oil Cap Installed

Rear Brake Master Painted Up. Just waiting for it to dry and then I can assemble the Right Rearset

New Levers

Clutch side installed

Brake side on the master.

AjR1 · Aug 5, 2012

Well I did a little more tonight and will be back out in the garage shortly once everyone is asleep so I can work undisturbed.

Removed the blue rim tape and installed the new decals

Looks the part now.

Installed the rear wheel again and adjusted the chain (excuse all the dust and mess, My
apprentice was off today)

Brake Caliper Bracket all painted up.

Rear cowl & Seat mocked up before final install.

From another angle with the new decal

AjR1 · Aug 5, 2012

Well its time for bed so this is the last update for the week, untill I get back from work on friday.

Pretty happy with the progress so far.

Tank is completely finished. Decals & Tank Pad on.

Upper is all painted up, Just need to let it cure then its time for a rub back and clear coat.

Lower is all finished and belly pan decals applied.

WildCard · Aug 5, 2012

hell yeah... looking sharp.

AjR1 · Aug 6, 2012

Cheers mate. Starting to come together nicely.

Well I actually did a little more today as work is stressing me out and needed a release of sorts.

Rear cowl all stickered up.

Upper all clear coated and stickered up.

AjR1 · Aug 6, 2012

Few more little bits done.

Airbox back on

and chain guard installed

Will be good when I can give the poor bitch a bath.

Ninja650r2009 · Aug 6, 2012

what kinda rearsets are those?

nice paint scheme also

Mikeyxcore · Aug 6, 2012

"Kwikasfuki." Gold.
Beautiful job so far. Very impressive!!

Maness1220 · Aug 6, 2012

Yeah sweet.
Nice painting skills.

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