Angry zxr 400

[westie]

Got home from work today and the forks still haven't undone themselves.
Had a look around the shed and found a bigger hammer. Solved!

[rustys]

Westie, I have been raceing a stock ZXR 400 1989 model for the last 5 years, Frosty and i have had some good races together when he had his, listen to what he is saying.

Do the small mods first and until you can ride the wheels off the thing (flat out everywhere)dont spend money on high cost performance bits.
I went down that road, spent a lot of money for nothing, dynos jeting etc for very little gain, put the bike back to stock more relieable, i race it park it and race it, change oil and filters once a season and a set of tyres and thats it,
as someone has already said get out on the track and learn the bike, and your skills against other riders.

I have won races on it, it is still reasonably competitive without spending a lot on it,and most of all i have one hell of a lot of FUN on it, thats the important bit.

Cheers bud and good luck

[westie]

Westie, I have been raceing a stock ZXR 400 1989 model for the last 5 years, Frosty and i have had some good races together when he had his, listen to what he is saying.

Do the small mods first and until you can ride the wheels off the thing (flat out everywhere)dont spend money on high cost performance bits.
I went down that road, spent a lot of money for nothing, dynos jeting etc for very little gain, put the bike back to stock more relieable, i race it park it and race it, change oil and filters once a season and a set of tyres and thats it,
as someone has already said get out on the track and learn the bike, and your skills against other riders.

I have won races on it, it is still reasonably competitive without spending a lot on it,and most of all i have one hell of a lot of FUN on it, thats the important bit.

Cheers bud and good luck

Sure thing rustys I was over there tonight he is a good fella definately.
I will take all advice given. Really keen to do with this bike what I meant to do with the last one. Once the front end is sorted and I have a fairing then I'll be there at the track.
Can you tell me what club to join if any and when or where to check out the racetrack times/events?
Cheers

[feral1]

Hey Westie,

Have you got a full workshop manual (H model base manaul and L Supplement)? If not download one from www.zxrworld.co.uk

As for clubs to join. Why don't you tag along with a few of the people that have replied on this thread, like frosty or nicksta and visit the Auckland club. You'll meet good people who will be happy to give you advice in F3

Cheerio
Eric

[westie]

Hey Westie,

Have you got a full workshop manual (H model base manaul and L Supplement)? If not download one from www.zxrworld.co.uk

As for clubs to join. Why don't you tag along with a few of the people that have replied on this thread, like frosty or nicksta and visit the Auckland club. You'll meet good people who will be happy to give you advice in F3

Cheerio
Eric

Hey thanks for the manual. I didn't have one, was flying blind. But I have had two zxr 400s before(rebuilt one out of two wrecks)
Green mash!

Yea I have been poked in the ribs to join the vic club. I better check them out soon. Its all happening a bit quick really. I havent even got the thing on the road yet.(damn forks)
Almost there but I need a front fairing and maybe a horn for passing?
Cheers
fynn

[Nicksta]

hey.. it was just a suggestion

farings? maybe... horn.. just excess weight!
good on ya.... you'll get hooked tho so watch out!

[Morcs]

Help I cant dismantle my forks.
The allen bolt at the bottom is very tight and the tube seat inside keeps turning.
Cant get it to undo. Tried reassembling and still wont uindo.
Any tricks??????

So it ended up being a honda riding, repsol sporting fag that sorted the forks

[FROSTY:Me]

Westy. Get thyself to a trackday or three before jumping into racing.

[westie]

So it ended up being a honda riding, repsol sporting fag that sorted the forks

Thats right!
It might be more the leathers than the honda thing. Or the crow bar?

[westie]

Sound advice frosty and nic, thanks.
More do and less talk from my end needed.

[feral1]

Hey thanks for the manual. I didn't have one, was flying blind. But I have had two zxr 400s before(rebuilt one out of two wrecks)
Green mash!

Hey Fynn,
where there any parts left over. just interested as i am always looking for all sorts. (misc parts like pegs, bars and levers and full or partial Engines)

Ta
Eric

[Nicksta]

i've been given a front faring you might like Fynn.....
come over and have a look ay...

[westie]

i've been given a front faring you might like Fynn.....
come over and have a look ay...

Wow! will come see.


"Favourite person in the world award" coming your way

[moT]

just rip off everything you dont need including little bolts and clips use a grinder to do the rest

[westie]

Hey Fynn,
where there any parts left over. just interested as i am always looking for all sorts. (misc parts like pegs, bars and levers and full or partial Engines)

Ta
Eric

I don't really have too much left as this bike consumed most. Just some random things and a few electrical bits that I did not trust. More than welcome to ask and if I dont have anything someone else on kb might.