New Bike for summer

RodneyBur · 04-24-2008, 12:12 AM

1994 ZX6E

I just picked this up for a summer ride. It needs a good tune up from sitting all winter and is having some carb issues but rides nice otherwise.

devildog · 04-24-2008, 12:17 AM

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Originally Posted by RodneyBur

1994 ZX6E

I just picked this up for a summer ride. It needs a good tune up from sitting all winter and is having some carb issues but rides nice otherwise.

She doesn't look to happy about it ha. Nice bike though. Really clean for its age.

RodneyBur · 04-24-2008, 12:19 AM

Lol... I don't know who that is. The previous owner took the pics and sent em to me before I bought it. Thats not my house, I live in a crappy apartment building.

The bike is definately super clean though. These zx6e bikes remained almost unchanged from 94 to 2004 so replacement parts are relatively abundant. Its not to be confused with the zx6r though. The E is more touring while the R is more racing. The E is still putting down about 80 whp though so it is still a fun bike. From what I read the E's will pull about 12.4 in the quarter mile in stock form.

devildog · 04-24-2008, 12:28 AM

Nice i have been looking into getting a bike here shortly to. Im in socal so they are pretty easy to come across.

nadthomas · 04-24-2008, 09:14 AM

Nice ride. I've always wanted a bike, but I'm beginning to wonder with as many idiot drivers there are in Columbus, and how congested it is if a bike would really be all that enjoyable.

MikeDStryker · 04-24-2008, 09:29 AM

Nice bike man, it's in great condition for the age. Just get it tuned up and the carbs cleaned and you should be good to ride. Also, if it were my bike, I'd inspect the sprockets for wear, and run a hand over the edges of the tire (right at the edge of the treads) to check for uneven wear. Now for the nagging... You took a MSF certified course... Right? Riiight?

RodneyBur · 04-24-2008, 12:37 PM

Yeah. Back in 1998. I still have the card though, if that matters. This is actually my third street bike but I haven't ridden in a few years, since 2001 maybe.

I was out in a parking lot yesterday practicing my slow wide and super sharp turn maneuvers and getting used to the weight of the bike again. Jabbing the front brakes and getting used to them too. Coming to a stop while rounding a turn was kinda tricky since the bike isn't running too good.

The rear sprocket look good. Since its the stock gear and has 12K on it some wear is visible but shouldn't cause any problems. I haven't taken the front cover off yet to look at it, but will do so when I adjust the position of the shifter.

The rear tire looks good and only has 500 miles on it. I'll check for the wear though. Thanks for the tip.

It was a ***** to get home since I had to ride it in stop and go traffic. It kept dying and every light and I had to stay on the throttle to keep it running. Talk about a pain in the ass. I said to hell with that and jumped on the highway and cruised about 70 the rest of the way with no issues. Rode smooth so I don't think there are any flat spots in the tires.

I'm running some seafoam through it with hopes it may straighten it out some. Its running better than when I got it so far.

GTownCougar · 04-24-2008, 01:22 PM

Looks nice for the year, Too bad old kawi's aren't the most appealing looking bikes in the world. Add a vance and hines or yoshi 2:1 exhaust and it'll be a ton better.

theandysho · 04-24-2008, 01:40 PM

Buell Firebolt XB9RR. Picking it up next week.

RodneyBur · 04-24-2008, 02:40 PM

yummy

04-24-2008, 12:12 AM	#1 (permalink)
RodneyBur NECO Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 2,460	New Bike for summer 1994 ZX6E I just picked this up for a summer ride. It needs a good tune up from sitting all winter and is having some carb issues but rides nice otherwise. __________________ 1999 Laser Red MTX 14.509 1/4 2.265 60' 2002 3L with SVT UIM, SVT LIM no secondaries, SVT Cams, SVT TB, 24# injectors, WR Headers & y-pipe, AEM Intake, SVT Clutch, Fidanza flywheel, Clevite rod bearings, ST200 valve springs, Underdrive pulleys, Escape oil pan, DMD, Magnecor KV85 Comp Wires, Polished timing cover-valve covers-MAF-TStat, Torsen LSD, Focus shift tower & forks, RP syncromax, SVT ECU, SCT Flip Chip, B&M Shifter, OMP FSTB, Mirko RSTB, Roush RSB, Roush Floor Mats, 2.5" Trubendz

04-24-2008, 12:19 AM	#3 (permalink)
RodneyBur NECO Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 2,460	Re: New Bike for summer Lol... I don't know who that is. The previous owner took the pics and sent em to me before I bought it. Thats not my house, I live in a crappy apartment building. The bike is definately super clean though. These zx6e bikes remained almost unchanged from 94 to 2004 so replacement parts are relatively abundant. Its not to be confused with the zx6r though. The E is more touring while the R is more racing. The E is still putting down about 80 whp though so it is still a fun bike. From what I read the E's will pull about 12.4 in the quarter mile in stock form. __________________ 1999 Laser Red MTX 14.509 1/4 2.265 60' 2002 3L with SVT UIM, SVT LIM no secondaries, SVT Cams, SVT TB, 24# injectors, WR Headers & y-pipe, AEM Intake, SVT Clutch, Fidanza flywheel, Clevite rod bearings, ST200 valve springs, Underdrive pulleys, Escape oil pan, DMD, Magnecor KV85 Comp Wires, Polished timing cover-valve covers-MAF-TStat, Torsen LSD, Focus shift tower & forks, RP syncromax, SVT ECU, SCT Flip Chip, B&M Shifter, OMP FSTB, Mirko RSTB, Roush RSB, Roush Floor Mats, 2.5" Trubendz Last edited by RodneyBur; 04-24-2008 at 12:29 AM.

04-24-2008, 12:28 AM	#4 (permalink)
devildog NECO Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Ramona Posts: 130 Images: 1	Re: New Bike for summer Nice i have been looking into getting a bike here shortly to. Im in socal so they are pretty easy to come across.

04-24-2008, 09:29 AM	#6 (permalink)
MikeDStryker a.k.a. Decoy Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Attleboro, MA Posts: 232 Images: 1	Re: New Bike for summer Nice bike man, it's in great condition for the age. Just get it tuned up and the carbs cleaned and you should be good to ride. Also, if it were my bike, I'd inspect the sprockets for wear, and run a hand over the edges of the tire (right at the edge of the treads) to check for uneven wear. Now for the nagging... You took a MSF certified course... Right? Riiight? __________________ '99 Cougar 2.5L V6 MTX- Cat-Back Dual Exhaust, CAI. Daily Driver '89 Ford F250 '02 Triumph Sprint ST 955i- Stolen. '08 Kawasaki Z1000

04-24-2008, 12:37 PM	#7 (permalink)
RodneyBur NECO Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 2,460	Re: New Bike for summer Yeah. Back in 1998. I still have the card though, if that matters. This is actually my third street bike but I haven't ridden in a few years, since 2001 maybe. I was out in a parking lot yesterday practicing my slow wide and super sharp turn maneuvers and getting used to the weight of the bike again. Jabbing the front brakes and getting used to them too. Coming to a stop while rounding a turn was kinda tricky since the bike isn't running too good. The rear sprocket look good. Since its the stock gear and has 12K on it some wear is visible but shouldn't cause any problems. I haven't taken the front cover off yet to look at it, but will do so when I adjust the position of the shifter. The rear tire looks good and only has 500 miles on it. I'll check for the wear though. Thanks for the tip. It was a ***** to get home since I had to ride it in stop and go traffic. It kept dying and every light and I had to stay on the throttle to keep it running. Talk about a pain in the ass. I said to hell with that and jumped on the highway and cruised about 70 the rest of the way with no issues. Rode smooth so I don't think there are any flat spots in the tires. I'm running some seafoam through it with hopes it may straighten it out some. Its running better than when I got it so far. __________________ 1999 Laser Red MTX 14.509 1/4 2.265 60' 2002 3L with SVT UIM, SVT LIM no secondaries, SVT Cams, SVT TB, 24# injectors, WR Headers & y-pipe, AEM Intake, SVT Clutch, Fidanza flywheel, Clevite rod bearings, ST200 valve springs, Underdrive pulleys, Escape oil pan, DMD, Magnecor KV85 Comp Wires, Polished timing cover-valve covers-MAF-TStat, Torsen LSD, Focus shift tower & forks, RP syncromax, SVT ECU, SCT Flip Chip, B&M Shifter, OMP FSTB, Mirko RSTB, Roush RSB, Roush Floor Mats, 2.5" Trubendz

04-24-2008, 01:22 PM	#8 (permalink)
GTownCougar NECO Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Gardiner, Maine Posts: 528	Re: New Bike for summer Looks nice for the year, Too bad old kawi's aren't the most appealing looking bikes in the world. Add a vance and hines or yoshi 2:1 exhaust and it'll be a ton better. __________________ ~2001 Cougar 2.0 MTX~ ~Aussie Headlights ~WeaponR Intake, TruBendz 2.5" Catback ~17" Kobe Kam 5 Wheels, Kumho Tires

04-24-2008, 01:40 PM	#9 (permalink)
theandysho NECO Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Brunswick, OH Posts: 697	Re: New Bike for summer Buell Firebolt XB9RR. Picking it up next week. __________________ 2003 Buell Lightning XB9SX 2006 Mustang 1965 Fairlane 500 SC www.myspace.com/theandysho

04-24-2008, 02:40 PM	#10 (permalink)
RodneyBur NECO Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 2,460	Re: New Bike for summer yummy __________________ 1999 Laser Red MTX 14.509 1/4 2.265 60' 2002 3L with SVT UIM, SVT LIM no secondaries, SVT Cams, SVT TB, 24# injectors, WR Headers & y-pipe, AEM Intake, SVT Clutch, Fidanza flywheel, Clevite rod bearings, ST200 valve springs, Underdrive pulleys, Escape oil pan, DMD, Magnecor KV85 Comp Wires, Polished timing cover-valve covers-MAF-TStat, Torsen LSD, Focus shift tower & forks, RP syncromax, SVT ECU, SCT Flip Chip, B&M Shifter, OMP FSTB, Mirko RSTB, Roush RSB, Roush Floor Mats, 2.5" Trubendz

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