[michiganarft11]

What year is the one you found? I have a '93 ZX-6, which I think is now called a ZZR600, but I'm not sure. No pics of my bike yet, cause I'm getting it all repainted.

 

[michiganarft11]

I love the bike. Great looks, smooth styling. Some of the newer bikes have went to some rougher lines that I don't like. Be better when mine's not pink/purple anymore. 8) I sat on some others at dealerships, and I like the 6 the best. I like the Kawasaki's the best too. I originally went in looking to get a brand new R6, and that didn't turn out. I bought this bike off a guy that I work with. First time I sat on it i was hooked, it just felt right. I'll let ya know more about how it handles and ride quality stuff when it's not winter and I can ride it.

 

[michiganarft11]

Things to watch out for if you buy a used bike.

Run your hands over all the plastics and feel/look for cracks. Usually they are real hard to see. I found a few extras when I started sanding pieces.

Also look for tell tale signs that the bike has been dropped. Scratches on the engine covers, side fairings.
Check the tail of the bike. I looked at one last summer that looked great from the sides and front. There was just something weird about the back end. Some of the tail piece was held on by duct tape, and the license plate was mounted far underneath. I realized later that the kid who had it must have tailslid it doin a wheelie.

 

[michiganarft11]

The bike you have is the E model of the ZX-6, cause it's the same as mine. The E's started in '93 and are still made. I got a new gas tank for mine off a '01. The new ZZR600 is no longer called a Ninja. It is a "streetbike", but it looks exactly the same as the old ones and has the same engine as the 6R.

 

[michiganarft11]

nice lookin bike. check out www.zx6e.com

 

[michiganarft11]

Yeah, you need to get another cruiser.
I sat on a buddy's '04 ZX6R and was surprised at how comfortable my E was in comparison. The R has a more racing position.
I plan on getting an MP3 player and some small head phones that'll fit inside my helmet.