600cc - 900cc

NinjaGirl · 04-13-2005

This Sticky is for specific questions, concerns and feedback pertaining to the:

Ninja ZX-6RR
Ninja ZX-6R
ZZR-600
750S
ZX9R (?)

Sacheen · 04-13-2005

Hey all!

I'm a tad disappointed in the mileage I've been getting out of my ZZR. Between 184 to 200 miles per tank. Does that seem a tad too low?

What kind of gas mileage do other 600cc riders experience?

suresh · 04-13-2005

Anyone know where i can get radiator screen for the ZZR-600. My radiator fins are already starting to deform. I'm thinkng of a home depot screen garud like the intercooler on my car. If anyone has a better solution that'd be awesome.

To answer the milage question:

180 wow.... i've been too scared to go that far. I've been filling up at 150. But I'll let you know the next time how far I get as now I know the range.

Suresh

Green Knight · 04-13-2005

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Originally Posted by Sacheen

Hey all!

I'm a tad disappointed in the mileage I've been getting out of my ZZR. Between 184 to 200 miles per tank. Does that seem a tad too low?

What kind of gas mileage do other 600cc riders experience?

That sounds about right.

Calamarichris · 04-13-2005

You're getting almost 50-miles per gallon on a vehicle that will stride briskly away from a Corvette. (?) Dude, this is about as close to science-fiction as we can get.

Sacheen · 04-13-2005

I guess I expected too much. Good to know.

Freddy · 04-13-2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by NinjaGirl

This Sticky is for specific questions, concerns and feedback pertaining to the:

Ninja ZX-6RR
Ninja ZX-6R
ZZR-600
750S
ZX9R (?)

Question on the ZX9R. My key is missing and the key code doesn't appear to be documented. I read someplace that a key code can be found on the key cylinder. Is that true for the ZX9R and which key cylinder would it most likely be found.

~Dan

Green Knight · 04-13-2005

Probably the ignition one.

psyclobe · 04-16-2005

What kind of oil do these bikes take, and how do u tell if they are low on oil? I'm specifically asking about a 1985 kawasaki zx600r.

Green Knight · 04-16-2005

Should be a window on the right side of the bike twards the bottom where you can see the oil level when the bike is standing upright (not on side stand).

psyclobe · 04-16-2005

So how high should the oil be on that window?

timmer8uno · 04-16-2005

Middle!!!!!

NinjaGirl · 04-16-2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by timmer8uno

Middle!!!!!

Agree!

psyclobe · 04-16-2005

Doh, its empty

Anyone know what kind of oil I need for this year bike?

NinjaGirl · 04-16-2005

I assume you don't have a manual? I am not sure about the 600cc.....can anyone out there help this member?

timmer8uno · 04-16-2005

most likely 10w40 but it defers in the warmer climates!!!!!!!!!!!

oh yes the bike needs to be level (so if this is new to you have a friend sit on it on level ground and have the 90 degrees)...if you have a center stand make sure the wheels are level!!!!

if low don't drive it meeses up the clutch quicker than the engine!!!!!

timmer8uno · 04-16-2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by Freddy

Question on the ZX9R. My key is missing and the key code doesn't appear to be documented. I read someplace that a key code can be found on the key cylinder. Is that true for the ZX9R and which key cylinder would it most likely be found.

~Dan

I would take your serial number to the dealer and they should with kawasaki's help find you a key in no time!!!!!!!

psyclobe · 04-17-2005

Well, level turns out to be in the middle (hard to get some good light on that eye).

Went to the dealer, they didn't seem too "technical", just sorta guessed that 1040 would be the proper weight...

I should really buy a shop manual for this thing...

-Jason

markotanninen · 04-17-2005

I couldn't figure out how to post a new question,so I will ask this in a reply: I have a 1996 ZX6-R. In the fall I was burning my old back tire as I had aquired a new set of tires. I noticed that oil sprayed out of the little hole on the bottom of my water/oil pump. I drained the oil and did not find any antifreeze in it and I drained the antifreeze and did not find any oil in it. What does this oil spraying from the bottom mean? Do I need to replace the oil/water pump assembly? Anyone else run across this?

Green Knight · 04-18-2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by markotanninen

I couldn't figure out how to post a new question,so I will ask this in a reply: I have a 1996 ZX6-R. In the fall I was burning my old back tire as I had aquired a new set of tires. I noticed that oil sprayed out of the little hole on the bottom of my water/oil pump. I drained the oil and did not find any antifreeze in it and I drained the antifreeze and did not find any oil in it. What does this oil spraying from the bottom mean? Do I need to replace the oil/water pump assembly? Anyone else run across this?

Could have a bad gasket. If you are maintaining oil presure I doubt you need a new pump.

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NinjaGirl 2007 RED HOT Ninja 650R! Forum Supporter Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Arizona Posts: 3,122	600cc - 900cc This Sticky is for specific questions, concerns and feedback pertaining to the: Ninja ZX-6RR Ninja ZX-6R ZZR-600 750S ZX9R (?)

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Sacheen Made It To Second Gear BTK Beginner Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 95	Gas mileage Hey all! I'm a tad disappointed in the mileage I've been getting out of my ZZR. Between 184 to 200 miles per tank. Does that seem a tad too low? What kind of gas mileage do other 600cc riders experience?

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timmer8uno Finally Got Into First Gear BTK Beginner Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Brantford on can Posts: 66	Middle!!!!! __________________ silver 03' 636

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NinjaGirl 2007 RED HOT Ninja 650R! Forum Supporter Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Arizona Posts: 3,122	I assume you don't have a manual? I am not sure about the 600cc.....can anyone out there help this member? Last edited by NinjaGirl : 04-16-2005 at 07:17 PM.

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timmer8uno Finally Got Into First Gear BTK Beginner Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Brantford on can Posts: 66	most likely 10w40 but it defers in the warmer climates!!!!!!!!!!! oh yes the bike needs to be level (so if this is new to you have a friend sit on it on level ground and have the 90 degrees)...if you have a center stand make sure the wheels are level!!!! if low don't drive it meeses up the clutch quicker than the engine!!!!! __________________ silver 03' 636 Last edited by timmer8uno : 04-16-2005 at 07:59 PM.

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suresh Made It To Second Gear BTK Beginner Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 77	Anyone know where i can get radiator screen for the ZZR-600. My radiator fins are already starting to deform. I'm thinkng of a home depot screen garud like the intercooler on my car. If anyone has a better solution that'd be awesome. To answer the milage question: 180 wow.... i've been too scared to go that far. I've been filling up at 150. But I'll let you know the next time how far I get as now I know the range. Suresh

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Calamarichris Banned BTK Expert Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Carlsbad, CA Posts: 607	You're getting almost 50-miles per gallon on a vehicle that will stride briskly away from a Corvette. (?) Dude, this is about as close to science-fiction as we can get.

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Sacheen Made It To Second Gear BTK Beginner Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 95	I guess I expected too much. Good to know.

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Green Knight Banned BTK Expert Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Mason City, IA Posts: 1,803	Probably the ignition one.

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psyclobe Newbie Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 14	What kind of oil do these bikes take, and how do u tell if they are low on oil? I'm specifically asking about a 1985 kawasaki zx600r.

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Green Knight Banned BTK Expert Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Mason City, IA Posts: 1,803	Should be a window on the right side of the bike twards the bottom where you can see the oil level when the bike is standing upright (not on side stand).

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psyclobe Newbie Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 14	So how high should the oil be on that window?

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psyclobe Newbie Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 14	Doh, its empty Anyone know what kind of oil I need for this year bike?

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psyclobe Newbie Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 14	Well, level turns out to be in the middle (hard to get some good light on that eye). Went to the dealer, they didn't seem too "technical", just sorta guessed that 1040 would be the proper weight... I should really buy a shop manual for this thing... -Jason

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markotanninen Newbie Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 4	I couldn't figure out how to post a new question,so I will ask this in a reply: I have a 1996 ZX6-R. In the fall I was burning my old back tire as I had aquired a new set of tires. I noticed that oil sprayed out of the little hole on the bottom of my water/oil pump. I drained the oil and did not find any antifreeze in it and I drained the antifreeze and did not find any oil in it. What does this oil spraying from the bottom mean? Do I need to replace the oil/water pump assembly? Anyone else run across this?

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