anyone got a 05 ZX-6R? aka 636?

[Madmax]

had a ride on one bloody great ride, not as scary as the ZX10Rs!
would not need a steering damper as bad as a 10 though!
the front feels a bit more in control.
would chase down allmost any 750 if you ride it hard,
you can use a bit more gas on them and they dont bite
back as hard as a 10 as well

[FEINT]

Bugjuice, the brand of the can was "MUZZY"....! .... man, did it sound nice....

[StoneChucker]

A certain member on here has just bought one. Had a sit on it, and it feels pretty comfortable indeed. I seemed to fit snugly in, almost meant to be hehe. Looks great in metallic gun-metal. Sounds nice for a stock muffler, especially good at high revvs. However, it's yet another bike with the short-sighted problem of one head-light on, one off during normal use, prompting the standard "Mate, you've got a headlight out..."

The Asymetry would drive me fricken nuts, as would the "Mate....." hehe
You know another bike that is pretty good? Those R1 things.

Sillyness (or IS it) aside, if I were in the market for a 600, the 05 ZX-6R would be a serious option.

[Zapf]

A certain member on here has just bought one. Had a sit on it, and it feels pretty comfortable indeed. I seemed to fit snugly in, almost meant to be hehe. Looks great in metallic gun-metal. Sounds nice for a stock muffler, especially good at high revvs. However, it's yet another bike with the short-sighted problem of one head-light on, one off during normal use, prompting the standard "Mate, you've got a headlight out..."

The Asymetry would drive me fricken nuts, as would the "Mate....." hehe
You know another bike that is pretty good? Those R1 things.

Sillyness (or IS it) aside, if I were in the market for a 600, the 05 ZX-6R would be a serious option.

so guess I might be seeing you on a "achm" gun metal ZX-6R then

but yes I hate Asymetry too.... might just have to hav both wired on.

Yes those R1 things are good... but I was scared of bringing it over 7k.... nuts haven't grown big enough yet.

[2_SL0]

Im sorry I stillsay R6 R6 R6 R6. But Im completly biased. For me personally it would come down 2 these 2 bikes. There is no denying it that the 636 is reviewed as a better bike. Infact it seems to win all the reviews. But as I said Im biased. But hey who knows I could be sitting on either in 12 months time.

[bugjuice]

Madmax - the 636 doesn't need a damper as bad as the 10s (no way in hell!), but could use one all the same. Mine is real lively up front under gas. It sits solid as, but a small bump starts the front skipping.. That is one thing I like about the 636 tho, and a few people have said the same - you can give it some real shit, throttle it in every gear, and the nose will only come up if you want it to. It's almost sat forward, so when you gun it, the back sits down slightly and puts the power on the road and stays predictable, which I like. Then when I want the front up, I tell it, and it does so.. lovely.

FEINT - ta. I probably won't remember it even when I've bought it, but I'm trying..

SC & Zapf - I get that about the headlight all the time. Someone told me that it was part of the weight savings (about 4 grams or something stupid), so the extra wiring, relay, even down to the bulbs and reflectors, one weighs less than both being on. Same with the running lights on the side. I've seen 03s (I think) with side lights on too, but they've long gone.. Crazy, huh? If you want the other on, you just flick the full beam. If you wire it on, the reflector in there is the full beam, so it'll be a lot of work to make it a regular headlight. Just go with the weight saving story, and people just nod in appreciation..

Judderbar - Can understand that you love the R6. Each to their own. One thing I would give ya over the 636, is the R6 does all that with 599cc, where as the 636 obviously does it with 636cc..

[Quasievil]

the 05 you rode, did it feel more powerful than your 03?
Agree on the lightness. The head must be at a sharper angle than ours. Don't think we have too much to worry about at the mo, but we'll see I guess. Really would like to ride one that's been beat in a little more, the one's I've been on have low ks, so it's hard to tell.
We should swap bikes anyway, see if they make the same noises etc. Mine sounds like a tractor when it's running from cold, but I've been told that's normal..?? Done just over 11,000 now

I'd really like to get a steering damper on mine before anything else, but yeah, really tempted on the can and PC upgrade. Get it dyno'd before and after too. man, I've got some saving to do.. was thinking of a new rear shock too, just more interest than anything, but not totally fussed..

I think it did slightly, but not really.
I have done a lot of trackdays now and I have never really had a head shake moment, at manfeild through the front straight coming out of the sweeper at full throttle the head lifts up and wiggles slightly but is completely managable, so Im not to worried about getting a damper.
Mine is at 17kms now, I notice its a bit tapet noisy at a cold start , I think its time for a tune up to get the tolerances soughted.
Would like a new Can but the cost puts me off, one day maybe, but I will prolly buy a new bike before that day comes, maybe a 07 ZXR636 when they come out.

[Quasievil]

Madmax - the 636 doesn't need a damper as bad as the 10s (no way in hell!), but could use one all the same. Mine is real lively up front under gas. It sits solid as, but a small bump starts the front skipping.. That is one thing I like about the 636 tho, and a few people have said the same - you can give it some real shit, throttle it in every gear, and the nose will only come up if you want it to. It's almost sat forward, so when you gun it, the back sits down slightly and puts the power on the road and stays predictable, which I like. Then when I want the front up, I tell it, and it does so.. lovely.

FEINT - ta. I probably won't remember it even when I've bought it, but I'm trying..

SC & Zapf - I get that about the headlight all the time. Someone told me that it was part of the weight savings (about 4 grams or something stupid), so the extra wiring, relay, even down to the bulbs and reflectors, one weighs less than both being on. Same with the running lights on the side. I've seen 03s (I think) with side lights on too, but they've long gone.. Crazy, huh? If you want the other on, you just flick the full beam. If you wire it on, the reflector in there is the full beam, so it'll be a lot of work to make it a regular headlight. Just go with the weight saving story, and people just nod in appreciation..

Judderbar - Can understand that you love the R6. Each to their own. One thing I would give ya over the 636, is the R6 does all that with 599cc, where as the 636 obviously does it with 636cc..

I must be weird, I really like the one headlight thing on. I think its cool.
ive had two people tell me about it though, but thats ok, I like meeting fans of bikers. And they just really want to talk to you and talk about bikes I found, the headlight was an excuse (really)

[bugjuice]

I must be weird, I really like the one headlight thing on. I think its cool.
ive had two people tell me about it though, but thats ok, I like meeting fans of bikers. And they just really want to talk to you and talk about bikes I found, the headlight was an excuse (really)

yup, ditto..
mine sounds like a tractor at startup from cold, I've been told it's normal. It goes away ok when it warms up, so I guess if it doesn't go away, then there's a problem. 'Lumpy cams' is the excuse I've been given. I'll buy it..
The Mussy can alone is about $800 if that's more manageable, and I've seen some for a shade cheaper, but the stock isn't bad at all. I'm kinda doing it for the PC and the can, else I'm not overly fussed.
As for the front, you've played with your settings, so that might sort out the skipping. Have you seen/tried these settings? http://www.sportrider.com/bikes/146_...ings/#kawasaki Don't know if they're any good, or if they're for road or race bikes..

still love it tho.
Still need to sort out the front flashers and the pegs, which I'm going to get done before the rally.. hopefully before Taupo..

[Fart]

I am surprise not many people in here ride the cbr600rr. I really want to mod up my bike this winter when I dont ride as much. Just waiting for some financials to clear and settled before I go spending. Dont want to use money I dont have.

Anyone here have a Yoshi pipe? I really want a Yoshi or Arrows pipe.

[MD]

Zapf, the new 636 must be bloody good because I'm seriously considering moving across (not trading down!) to one. I've a list of the things the cbr1000rr does better and other logical reasons why I shouldn't change. BUT after a week on a loaner 04 636 then a weekend with the 05 636 I'm hooked.The 04 model had the cheapest shit tyres ever made so maybe that's why I came away thinking it should have been put down like a lame horse.
The 05 was amazing. Plenty of power, corners brilliantly and wheelies on command everytime. Front brake took some getting used too. It's a bit slow on the initial bite and the rear even worse but all just a matter of getting acustomed to it. Most of all I liked the styling and the green. None left here so I'll probably cool off the idea by the time more arrive in stock.

[Zapf]

Zapf, the new 636 must be bloody good because I'm seriously considering moving across (not trading down!) to one. I've a list of the things the cbr1000rr does better and other logical reasons why I shouldn't change. BUT after a week on a loaner 04 636 then a weekend with the 05 636 I'm hooked.The 04 model had the cheapest shit tyres ever made so maybe that's why I came away thinking it should have been put down like a lame horse.
The 05 was amazing. Plenty of power, corners brilliantly and wheelies on command everytime. Front brake took some getting used too. It's a bit slow on the initial bite and the rear even worse but all just a matter of getting acustomed to it. Most of all I liked the styling and the green. None left here so I'll probably cool off the idea by the time more arrive in stock.

interesting... I will make sure I try out the 05 636 before I decide.... i have only been looking at the 05 636 or the 04 GSXR750 and the 636 is cheaper too! oh and there is plenty of stock up auckland way I think.

[Krusti]

Z1000 and RS250 both run one head light on dip. Considering wiring in a switch to turn them off.

I'm gonna wait till they make a 697cc 600! Will be a much better bike

[NC]

I love the orange 636's...so pretty

And they sound mean *drool*

[sAsLEX]

I am surprise not many people in here ride the cbr600rr. I really want to mod up my bike this winter when I dont ride as much. Just waiting for some financials to clear and settled before I go spending. Dont want to use money I dont have.

Anyone here have a Yoshi pipe? I really want a Yoshi or Arrows pipe.

yeah the dude that crashed at puke had one on his bike, got a full system from the states for around a grand if i remember correctly, so as he said if you need anything for the bike look to the states, it will be way cheaper offshore