@dacat8171 Hi. Thanks. Still learning on the track. Haven't been out on track for a while and probably won't be till next year now. Thanks for watching. Tim.

@dacat8171 Hi. Thanks for your comment. I personally cannot disagree with you more. In all honesty if I hadn't of fallen in love with these bikes as I had a J series before, I can say I wouldn't of bothered but because I knew I was keeping it I wanted to modernise the bike and improve it. If you compare the new bikes to these older bikes the brakes, suspension and performance have improved over the years. In my opinion the brakes and rear shock are that bad for my use but rightly it's a matter of opinion and personal use. I say to anyone who buys a 98-02 zx6r to ride their bike and see what they think and would want to improve. Most say they want to improve their brakes, suspension and gearing. If you rode a standard 98-02 bike next to the same bike fitted with a Brembo RCS19, braided lines and sbs pads your see the difference is actually night and day. Now whether it's a waste of money is really down to if you require more brake and if your happy with your standard set up and if your happy then yes there is no point, however not everyone believes the same, including myself. Thanks again for watching and the comment. Thanks Tim.

@@kawasakizx6r813 You may also consider that 600s are to be ridden smooth, therefore there is no hard braking like on the superbikes. Naaah, your explanation does not convince me at all. Furthermore the Brembo RCS19 is not made for maintenance. If it leaks, it is gone, although there are companies who deal with overhaul kits.

@dacat8171 Hi. My explanation isnt meant to convince you. Its simply says that if your happy with your brakes thats great however me personally was not. I know alot of people who ride the 98-02 zx6r's that feel the same, that includes track and road use. Personally I wouldn't consider that a 600cc are to be ridden smoother to a 1000cc. Personally I ride my 600cc harder than I did my 1000cc and I'd say alot of people thrash the tit's off their 600cc where a 1000cc to do the same can be ridden smoother, at the end of the day your still going the same speed and need to stop. I know if I need to perform an emergency stop I can stop quicker now than with my standard brakes. It's all down to your own riding style and use. If your happy with your brakes then you don't need to improve them. Thanks again for the comments Tim.

@AndyBop Hi. Sorry for the delay. I'm not sure if you have watched my review of my 00-02 J series in yellow, if not please watch it. When you see that your understand more my love for these bikes. They are extremely easy to work on and a real world sports bike. Now I do believe that there are improvement that can be made as technology has moved on but you don't need to do them all at once. Also you personally may not need to do them at all as it's all down to what you personally want to improve. The only differences from a G model compared to the J series is: New fairing styling with twin headlights, new swing arm to make in slightly longer, slightly modded engine, revised suspension. So there really isn't that much difference. I had an R1 back in 2003-2005 new and I can honestly say I much prefer these bikes. No they aren't as quick but real world bikes they are absolutely brilliant and quick enough. I can't speak highly enough about them and this is why I hunted around for the newest, lowest mileage G,J or A1P. I ended up with this A1P with 1900 miles on it and paid over the odds as wasn't bothered as treating it like a brand new bike. Again that's why I'm not bothered with all the money I've spent on it as the bike is simply perfect for me. Hope that helps. Thanks for watching and the question. Tim. I'm on Facebook on the: 98-02 Kawasaki zx6r only, Group.

@splodge5714 Hi. It looked absolutely awful after riding in the rain. As I said it ends up in a massive clean up lol. The XCP is a brilliant cleaner along with the added rust blockers protection. They do sparkle and still look great for an old bike when clean. Glad you enjoyed. Thanks Tim.

@Clayfrm258 Hi. Thanks for watching and the kind comments. I had a car crash just after I filmed this video. Nothing broken but very sore. I had the gear indicator on my lost to do as the Healtech stuff is brilliant. I have the quickshifter and speedo healer all fitted aswell. The fuse box is simple so I'll put that on my lost to do aswell. May not be till September unfortunately due to family and my body healing. Thanks again Tim.

@@kawasakizx6r813 Please take all the time you need to heal. Wishing you a speedy recovery.

@owensmith1258 Hi. Thanks for the kind words. 2 weeks after filming I was in a car crash. Nothing broken but very sore so may not be filming for a while. Thanks again and glad you enjoyed. Cheers Tim.

@mrspoont7294 Hi. Thanks for the comment. Great to hear your happy with the unit. Unfortunately part 3 will be delayed as I was involved in a car crash on Tuesday. Quite battered and ironically the driver of the incident drove off. Fortunately I had my dashcam and got his reg. Did make me think about these last two videos lol. Thanks Tim.

Hi. Thanks so much for watching and the kind comments. Yes it takes probably 3 times longer to do jobs when filming lol plus then the editing but hopefully it's useful to people out there as really enjoy it. Hopefully have video footage in 2-3 weeks as weather looks nice. Ride safe. Cheers Tim.

@@kawasakizx6r813 if ever you have the time and notion I think a valve adjustment video for these bikes is lacking on you tube and would be appreciated by many. Your skills could be put to use there, in detail, thoroughness and quality of production.

Hi bud. Thanks so much for the kind comment. I'll be honest I think the old panels are so hard to come by in good condition, I'd just take to dream machine and have them repainted. I know its expensive but personally think it's the best option. Can honestly say these bikes are the best I've owned. Just real world fun, comfortable for a sports bike and really engaging. Super easy to work on, great to go round a track. Yes I've spent money on certain areas, brakes, suspension/handling and performance but it can be done on a budget. The A1P budget is out the window lol. Again thanks for the kind words, it's comments like this that do honestly keep me going. Thanks Tim. 👍

Hi. No not at all that's excellent info. In all honesty with these cheap cameras I didn't expect much if it goes wrong. Was looking at the B1M before I purchased the DV988. Will be interesting to see the results. Again thanks for the info. Cheers Tim.

Hi. On both my J1 and A1P those screws have a 3mm Allen head. I purchased a long reach one to make it alot easier. Now if yours are Philips heads they may have been changed ie not original as all the ones I've come across are Allen heads. Yes you may need a JIS set of screwdrivers but something that fits well in the head so you don't bur the head. Take your time and don't rush. Thanks Tim.

Hi. Thanks for the comment. It's finding the vacuum points and adjustment screws, if you have them then it it quite simple. Zx10r is fuel injection though so will have throttle bodies. Same principal to balance, I done my mate gsxr1000 k2 but was a pig to find the vacuum points to plug in. Hope the videos help. Cheers Tim.

@kawasakizx6r813 Hey thanks for the heads up, now I'm a bit unsure again haha, do I need to do anything different since my bikes fuel injected? As I've pretty much learnt your method and seen alot of people do your method, I'm guessing their bikes wasn't fuel injected bike? Mines zx10r 2018 krt replica

Hi. So after a look on utube I can only find 2010 zx10r throttle body balancing. It's worth having a look as it does look quite different. Cheers Tim.

@@kawasakizx6r813 Thanks, I'll have a look :)

Hi. I have shown how to change the fuel filter in this video like mentioned in the title. If you go to 58 minutes and 10 seconds I show how its done. Thanks for watching Tim.

@kawasakizx6r813 9k thx I saw it. Question tho. Does a 2004 kawasaki ninja zx 6r have a fuel filter because I heard No

So in the UK they switched to fuel injection in 2003. With fuel injection the fuel pump and filter are in the tank. If your bike is carburettor it will be where I showed, if its fuel injection it will be in the tank. Hope that helps. Tim.

Hi. Sorry I don't understand your comment. You say I don't know anything about the subject of the video? Can you elaborate specifically on what you believe i dont understand or tell me what you believe ive done wrong. What do you think I haven't done my research on? T.I.A Thanks Tim.

Hi. When you undo the suspension there is nothing to support the rear end so it will drop to the floor. This is the reason you cannot use a paddock stand to do this. 2 and half inches shorter is alot. I'm not sure how much this will affect your geometry and ride height. I honestly don't know other models of bikes to upgrade or switch suspension. I don't know if the swap you are doing on your bike is a common upgrade and would advise checking forums. Thanks for watching. Hope that helps Tim.

@@kawasakizx6r813 thanks

Hi. I've filmed it, just gotta edit it. Should be next Sunday or the weekend after as its school holidays this week. Little different type of video from me but been meaning to get it fitted as nit always got my Go Pro on. Thanks for watching. Tim.

Hi. So the exhaust is a full Arrow hi level titanium race system with a large carbon oval end can. I purchased from ebay from a guy who gets new old stock Arrow exhausts. Cost £725 including import duty. It's an absolute brilliant system and honestly with I'd removed it when I sold the bike as they are extremely hard to get hold of. The brilliant thing about them is they are quite upto about 7000rpm so crusing on the motorway and stuff isn't deafening. Also for track at 7000rpm it's 98db stationary so clears all the trackdays. Also being a full system it has no baffle and able to produce as much power as possible with no restrictions. I believe the guy does currently have a 3 bolt slip on. If your interested I can try send a link. I've had two full systems off him, totally genuine guy. Thanks for watching Tim.

Hi. This is an extremely hard question to answer, as your see many bikes advertised for strong money, however look again in 6 months time and the bikes are still for sale. It is a question of how much you wanna sell the bike and how quickly. I am referring to the UK market as in the US they sell for alot more. So if I had a mint 9K green A1P and wanted to sell it I personally wouldn't want to let it go for less than £3000. Unfortunately not all see the value in these bikes. You could advertise it for £3295 and go from there. I think alot will offer £2500. To put it into perspective, I paid £4195 (2020) for this completely standard A1P with 1900 miles on the clock from a collector. I thought long and hard over two weeks to think if that is to much money. The thing is I've not seen another one since with that low mileage and mint condition. I can honestly say I don't regret it at all. I personally looked at it as a brand new bike that I knew fitted me. I had the full Maxton suspension to swap over from the J2 and made quite alot of personal upgrades which modernise's the bike in all the right area, Suspension, handling, braking and performance. The best A1P currently on sale in the UK, imo, is a complete standard, as new, mint, grey, with 4000 miles on the clock from a dealer and priced at £4995 on Autotrader. Personally if I had the money I'd rip their arm off for it as I love these bikes and they are getting harder to find. Hope that helps and thanks for watching. Tim.

Hi. Thanks so much for taking the time for watching a long video but also for taking the time out for such a wonderful comment. I hadn't done a video since feb 2023 and just started doing them again and it's comments like this that honestly keep me going. Really missed doing them. There isn't a great deal of info out there on these bikes and a small amount of effort/mods can transform these great bikes into brilliant bikes. I sold this yellow J2 as wasn't using the bikes and couldn't justify keeping both. Now just have the Grey A1P and plan to do a 4 year review June/July on that as get asked so much, "what is better"? "Is there much performance difference"? "Is it worth changing". I do absolutely love these bikes and just think they are so underrated. Your more than welcome to join Facebook forum 98-02 Kawasaki zx6r only. Thanks again and ride safe Tim.

@@kawasakizx6r813 I'll give the forum a search for sure, I look forward to the new video and yes absolutely I love these bikes they were unobtainable for me when I originally got into bikes and sadly came out pre internet boom so all the good info it's locked away in old magazines 😭 so really enjoy these videos, take guy dude top work and will see you out there

Hi. So a 1996 will be an F model. Little different but a friend tells me they are pron to leak fuel when the fuel tap is left on when bike has stood for a while, so floods the bike and can leak fuel into the engine oil. He advises an oil and filter change, fresh fuel and try again. Only after that would I look at carbs. Apparently very common so I'd advise closing the fuel tap off when leaving bike to stand. Hope that helps, let us know how you get on. Tim.

Also if your on Facebook you can join: 98-02 Kawasaki zx6r only Forum. They will be able to help with the F model there aswell. Tim.

Hi. Thanks for the comment. I'm really sorry, I'm trying to understand what you have said. I'm unsure if it's a statement, question or a criticism on the video. Just wanted to clarify so I could respond. Many thanks Tim.

@@kawasakizx6r813 Secondary air is an anti-pollution system that reduces the nitrogen oxides in the exhaust. The evap system reduces the release of unburned hydrocarbons (evaporating from gasoline) into the atmosphere. Neither system costs any performance.

Thanks so much. Ride safe. Tim.

Lol. Just for you pal. 😘

Hi. Thanks for the comment and kind words. Nice to be back in front of the camera. Thanks again Tim.

Hi. Thanks for the comment and watching. Yes already been done but I get asked alot on the forums how to remove. It gets confusing as I believe the only bikes with smog is from california and the rest have a pairs valve or secondary vacuum valve. Seems we all call it differently, all over the world. I've also heard people call it part of a clean air mod. Looking to get back to filming. Thanks for the support. Tim.

Hi again, i just wanted to ask. Do you have any social media or any platform so i can message you?

I'm only on Facebook. Forum group: 98-02 Kawasaki zx6r only. I'm admin there so ask to join and I'll add ya. Can message or call through that mate. I've also just recorded and in final edit of the removal of the pairs valve system for ya. Should be up in next couple of days.

@@kawasakizx6r813 this just made my whole day

@@kawasakizx6r813 this made my whole week

Yes can be tricky getting air in lol. It's tight but can get my hands in there. The brake lever feel is different on the 4 pot Nissin. The 6 pot tokico with the RCS19 feels sharp from the first squeeze, where as the 4 pots with the RCS19 seems to have more feel. Brembo do recommend a RCS17 with 4 ppt 30mm pistons. Can only say it feels slightly more braking on track but to be honest I personally don't feel its a massive leap in performance especially for the cost.

@@kawasakizx6r813 yeah twenty+ years brakes surely will not be the same with today's technology, but shows how good they are. I recently discovered one of my fork seals metal clip is getting rusty and I think she will have to go in 😱 because I don't have the necessary equipment and patience to do it myself. With the fork covers it is difficult to clean and see any rust there , new seals and oil I think she's overdue 🙄 Nice to see you uploading again Cheers 👍

Thanks. Had a really bad year health wise, still going through them but hopefully gonna be getting some more stuff together. Thanks for the comments.

Hi. So sorry are you after a gear indicator or LED's for the light cluster. Don't know if you have seen my video on the LED's for the cluster but here is a link for that: plus if you want a gear indicator I'd get a healtech one. kzbin.info/www/bejne/p4O3lXprgdJgrbMsi=R9HuosSsNwepMdDJ

Yeah was happy with the numbers. Bike rides excellent. I did sell the J2 last Feb 23. Just got the A1P now. Same things done and that was 112bhp on the same dyno. Personally not chasing numbers just good safe power and smooth power. Yeap I absolutely love these things.

Hi. Was it on ebay? Standard one with about 8k miles.. So off the top of my head the chassis plate with all the info is at the front of the frame. I'm sure it's on the right side, so turn your handle bars left and you should see it.

@@kawasakizx6r813 i see a code beginning with ZX then other numbers. Got it in northern ireland, but it lay up for a number of years originally got from england

Its standard

The ZX is on the top side of the clutch case/engine, that's the engine number. The chassis number is at the front of the bike on the frame. If you look where your key goes in and follow that down on the right hand side of the frame. The frame/chassis number is stamped in the right hand side of the steering head. Believe it will start with a JK

Found it man thank you. Cant wait to get a run out on it. Your one looks class

Hi Shaun. It was TechniQ Thunder grey spray paint. I'd advise using a primer and a lacquer, even though it said it dosent need it. I'm on 98-02 Kawasaki zx6r only forum buddy. Let me know when you send a request as I'm admin on there now. Cheers Tim.

Hi mate . Thanks for the comment and question. OK so I set my suspension spring compression to static sag front and back, then adjust the dampening to suit. Front static sag: Track 25mm Road 30mm Rear static sag: Track 8-10mm Road 12-15mm You have to remember that the suspension is generic. They are bot weighted to you and this is why static sag and not rider sag should be used. I need to do a video on this to explain in detail why but that how I was show by Richard at Maxton to set my suspension. Hope that helps Tim.

@@kawasakizx6r813 thanks Tim much appreciated! I'll keep an eye out for that at some point then

Thanks. Fantastic underrated bikes. Should be back with more videos soon. Cheers Tim.

Hi. Thanks for the comment and question. This is from the Haynes manual: Suspension linkage arm to frame & Suspension linkage rod to linkage arm 59nm. Suspension linkage rod to swingarm G,J,A models 34nm. Rear shock absorber mounting, top & bottom, G,J,A models 34nm. Hope that helps. Thanks again Tim.

Hi. Yes the part numbers for the lower link arm, which is where the shock bolts to is the exact same part number. I was also told yes by quite a few people on the 98-02 forum that they have upgraded their own G1-G2 by the parts I lost in the description. Hope that helps. Tim.

Hi. Thanks for watching and the question. Honestly I'm unsure, however I sure I spoke to someone a year ago on the forum who purchased a 2013 shock and linkage and used that. I'll see if I can check part numbers and get back to you. Thanks again Tim.

Hi. Currently I'm out of action due to health. I learnt alot from Dave Moss videos about set up and also when I purchased the Maxton suspension back in 2019, Richard who basically is the suspension god at Maxton spent alot of time speaking to me. My recommendation is to set your static sag first and then adjust your dampening to suit. I'll get some road and track static sag figures on here for you as have them written down somewhere. Thanks for watching. Tim.

@@kawasakizx6r813 sorry to hear that man recently came across your channel & enjoyed the passion this has been bringing you,Appreciate your help hope you heal up mate

Hi buddy. Thank you for taking the time, for such a lovely message. I miss the yellow one but have been out with Dan on several rides with it. I wish back in 2003 when I purchased my R1 I had purchased one of these. To be honest it was my first 1000cc and always wanted an R1 but hated it. For me in the real world it dosent work at all imo. These bikes are absolutely fantastic. The A1P 636 silver one I now only have and just so much enjoy. I went out on the 2019 zx6r and although good, imo isn't a real world road bike. On track it maybe lighter and quicker but there is something about old school carbs and the smooth delivery, plus the scream of the airbox. I've done a 320 large brembo disc, with axle to radial caliper conversion for looks as I was happy with the stopping power but as you say I'll die before I'll sell it lol. I've unfortunately not been great, health wise with my back and neck plus im trying to come off of prescription opiods, thus not done a video for a year now, however I'm currently editing some videos plus have a list for this year so hopefully have new stuff on the channel. Once again thank you for a great message. Its mad for me to think that when I first put out a video on this channel, really to help me help others, that it's seen all around the world. It's 1:30am in the morning here and you lifted my spirits. I thank you Madviking.

@@kawasakizx6r813 I wish you the best! Stay strong my friend.

Hi. Thanks for the kind remarks. This one I had to let go last February so been concentrating on the A1P. Purley down to usage and insurance on two bikes being pointless. Unfortunately not done a video for a while but hopefully getting back into it soon. These are just such an underrated real world bike. I've ridden alot of bikes and this just works for me. Again adjusting the bike to suit which lots of people just leave. Much prefer 600cc to 1000cc, suit my riding style and don't scare me lol. If your not on Facebook page 98-02 Kawasaki zx6r only page there is a ton of help and also I've uploaded the 2003 performance bike magazine article there to read which again will give a ton of ideas. Thanks for watching. Tim.