ZXR250 (A & C Models) Spanner Night

**L.L. Cool M** · 23rd January 2007, 09:28

I've mucked around with my ZXR a little bit, but am keen to learn more. Just registering interest. I wonder if anyone has a video recorder/is good at editing and can record it and put it on a DVD or something? Then I wouldn't have to try to remember it all. Do or do not, there is not try.

Cheers.

**Tickler** · 23rd January 2007, 16:01

Damn good idea. Damn keen. Damn thats a long list. Damn i need to learn alot. damn clutch cable. damn knowledgable people goin. Damn!

**aff-man** · 23rd January 2007, 16:46

musn't forget the flux capacitor..

**justsomeguy** · 23rd January 2007, 16:54

Hey Placid - the idea of a night will be good - but it takes a lot of organisation..

If you want some work done to a ZXR250 - A or C PM either Aff-Man, R6_Kid or N4CR.

If these three guys can't fix it - it ain't fixable.

**Phenoix** · 23rd January 2007, 18:09

Sounds like an execleent idea.
Most of mines been done, but I'll volentar my bike, it needs some fairing fixing, and its probly got some of the most missed matched stuff on it you could imagine.
It still goes, and Im a master at using the "non-specified" tools on things

Good old kiwi inginuity, and over priced tools.

**rookie** · 23rd January 2007, 19:48

Originally Posted by placidfemme

1. Covering Basic tools required & were they can be brought
2. Fairing Removal
3. Oil & Oil Filter Change
4. Checking/Cleaning/Changing the spark plugs
5. Checking Brake Fluid levels
6. Bleeding the brakes
7. Battery Removal (Some people don't know how to do this)
8. Checking Coolant levels
9. Adjusting levers (Brake & Clutch... simple as... but you never know)
10. Adjusting Suspension
11. Chain Adjustment
12. Chain and Sprocket maintainence
13. Changing the Chain & Sprokets (depending on how keen you are)
14. Camchain tensioners (for those that stick)
15. Plastic Welding (save some money & fix your fairings yourself)
16. De-Restriction
17. Lubing Cables (clutch Cable)
18. Cleaning Filters
19. Replacing Fork oils and seals
20. Checking head bearings, wheel bearings & Swingarm Bearings
21. Gasget Jets
22. Re-Building Carbs
23. Waterproof the electrics
24. Changing Brake Pads (proberly best to do this BEFORE bleeding the brakes)
25. Checking the Regulator
26. Checking the choke cable (apparantly its meant to stick and not close on its own)
I have a copy of the service manual for the ZXR "C" model and I'm happy to print out a few copies (thanks to work lol) that can be handed out on the night for those who don't have one already...

Sounds awesome...could even do it over a weekend or multiple weekends or whatever

Originally Posted by Phenoix

It still goes, and Im a master at using the "non-specified" tools on things

Good old kiwi inginuity, and over priced tools.

Over priced tools and genuine parts are "DEAD TO ME"

**Satch** · 23rd January 2007, 21:30

Hey this is shaping up to look good,

itll have to be over a few days tho, with a project bike to demostrate, maybe a ruff one?

if anyones keen, i can also put on a workshop about how to professionally spray your bike aswell, might want some koha towards this one tho for materials

keep it in mind PF

**Phenoix** · 24th January 2007, 05:50

You know how rough my bike is :P

**placidfemme** · 24th January 2007, 07:40

Originally Posted by justsomeguy

Hey Placid - the idea of a night will be good - but it takes a lot of organisation..

If you want some work done to a ZXR250 - A or C PM either Aff-Man, R6_Kid or N4CR.

If these three guys can't fix it - it ain't fixable.

This isn't about fixing my bike, this is about ZXR owners getting together and SHARING thier knowledge of the ZXR's with the other riders and covering basic maintainence... Did you even read any of the posts?

**placidfemme** · 24th January 2007, 08:11

Originally Posted by Satch

Hey this is shaping up to look good,

itll have to be over a few days tho, with a project bike to demostrate, maybe a ruff one?

if anyones keen, i can also put on a workshop about how to professionally spray your bike aswell, might want some koha towards this one tho for materials

keep it in mind PF

That would be a great idea... Something else to consider

**placidfemme** · 24th January 2007, 08:12

Originally Posted by Phenoix

You know how rough my bike is :P

lol I think I've only been on one ride with you... so remember the state of the ZXR... but I'll take your word for it... So I'm assuming that means your happy for your bike to the be guinea pig? (I promise we'll be nice to it)

**Lteejay** · 24th January 2007, 14:50

As mentioned in other post - would be interested in the general info for my little red hornet

**SilentDtH** · 24th January 2007, 15:34

Originally Posted by Lteejay

As mentioned in other post - would be interested in the general info for my little red hornet

Me too!! I have been doing heaps of research into maintenance etc and to be honest am a little scared. I want to change my rear disc, front brake pads ( they squeak/grind a bit ) change my oil.. filter... bleed brakes.. properly lube my chain ... check everything is sound on the motor etc.

LOTS of stuff... that I really want to do myself.

**Meekey_Mouse** · 24th January 2007, 15:37

Hey, I would defintly be interested in attending something like this, but as I'm in Taupo I don't think I could make it. If you ever hear of something like this within like 2 or so hours from here please let me know

Also, I don't know much but I have stripped my bike down (left the engine in though), so if any one around this region needs a bit of help just PM me. I also know how to align the back wheel (thanks to Motoracer!)

Good on ya for startin this PF.. bling sent

Jas