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Hey guys, I just got a new yellow 2002 ZX6R and it is sweeeeet. I got it for a pretty good price because they were clearing the floor for the 2003's. I am totally new to sport-bikes (actually this is my very first bike ever) and I was just wondering what mods I should start with? I was reading some of the discussions and I have no clue what some of the items are. ie. Fender Eliminator. I would like to improve the performance first like add K&N air filter, steering damper (whatever that is) and then move on to minor things like graphics(the yellow ZX's seem to lack them), gold: windshield (if they make them), foot-pegs, bar-ends, rims, etc... Oh, another question is, My body weight is 195lbs, what is a good suspension setting for this weight? People in the cars that I ride behind think that I am flashing my highbeams when I hit small bumps in the road. One guy threatened to kick my ass <img src=icon_smile_blackeye.gif border=0 align=middle> -- I laughed.
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Markus,
Welcome to the list. You picked a great bike, even if it is yellow.
Since you're new to bikes, I wouldn't woory to much about performance yet. You may want to spend your money on an MSF course and some good riding gear; Good helmet, jacket, gloves, boots, pants.
After training, gear and some riding time under your belt, you'll have a better idea of what you want to do with your bike.

A fender eliminator is an item that replaces your rear fender and under panel with a flush mounted panel to replicate the look of a race bike.


As to suspension settings...I'm using the ones located here and have noted a remarkable improvement in my ride. I weigh the same as you. http://www.xs4all.nl/~chinchey/html/setup9899.html

I haven't seen a gold windshield but you could try applying gold tint to the inside of the windsheild. That might look good.

Good luck and post some pics.



Diirk
'99 ZX6R
'02 Raptor
'01 Wolverine
'87 Radian
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markus...
To add to gary's answer about the turn signals...
An option would be to use an Integrator to eliminate the turn signals and use the brake lights as your signals.
Or, you could use tiny LED's as signals.

Diirk
'99 ZX6R
'02 Raptor
'01 Wolverine
'87 Radian
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