ZZR600 engine: Anybody know where I can get one?

[howdamnhard]

Came back from a ride recently and noticed a coolant leak. Upon further investigation looks like the head gasket may be blown. Anybody have or know where I can get some ZZR600 spares?
Thanks
Pierre

[tigertim20]

there was a zzr 600 race bike here in dunedin for a grand about a week ago. was on trademe, probably still on there?

would be alot of spares for a grand!

[howdamnhard]

there was a zzr 600 race bike here in dunedin for a grand about a week ago. was on trademe, probably still on there?

would be alot of spares for a grand!

Thanks , I'll look into it.

[Katman]

As long as the motor hasn't been badly overheated due to the coolant leak I'm fairly sure that removing the head and replacing the gasket would work out cheaper than replacing the whole motor.

[scracha]

As long as the motor hasn't been badly overheated due to the coolant leak I'm fairly sure that removing the head and replacing the gasket would work out cheaper than replacing the whole motor.

Seconded. Just watch and not overtighten the head bolts as they're made of chocolate on GPX's and ZZR's.

[howdamnhard]

Thanks for that. No the motor wasn't overheated and I would use a torque wrench.

[howdamnhard]

Replaced the radiator cap after topping up the coolant and took it for a quick ride and all seems well.

[Max Preload]

A coolant leak doesn't neccesarily mean a blown head gasket or cracked head. It depends on where it's leaking from and to.