I have a 99 zx6r still riden today. It's black purple mica color! It's my first bike, been riden for 3 seasons and got it for a steal from my buddy who was 2nd owner. $800.00 For rideable motorcycle can't beat it!
The Candy Lightening Blue '01 ZX6R was, and still is my first bike. I call her, "Betty Blew". Love this bike more than my '05 ZX10R widowmaker As a beginner rider at age 40..... she is as exhilarating as having a 22 year old mistress but certainly a far safer choice. Some thought I was a fool for buying this bike as a tool to temper a budding mid life crisis.... "It's too fast!,,, it's too much power! It might be an expensive hobby! It might be dangerous! You might DIE!!!!", they said. Too fast?? Too much power? Expensive? Might be dangerous? Might die?? Pfft..... I assure you the 22 year old mistress would most certainly been too fast, too much power, and very expensive!! And if my wife caught me riding a 22 yr old that wasn't Betty Blew, i'd be in absolute danger of imminent death. Loved the review! Cheers!
love my j2 would never part with it this is the most fun bike out there when that ram air system kicks in you have to hold on for dear life wack it open and you will see what i mean
QUESTION, I have the same bike….the fuel peacock does it have to be turn up facing the arrow point above matching with that or does it have to be facing down to be on the on position for the fuel? According to the bike the valve does not open to the right , every motion starts from the left side? So my question is what way is the ON? Confused about that…
I just got one and it only has 7000 miles on it!! But it was made into a race bike but never raced and sat for most of its life. So saying that it has no headlights etc. where would I find all the lights, fairings to fit the lights and horn for a good price?
google bike fairings there are some chinese ones that are inexpensive and pretty nice do your home work, or search ebay facebook etc and gather parts. Maybe find some where to post want ads a guy who converted his to race bike may have the parts he wants to unload. or check for bike junk yards lights and stuff easy fairings usually trashed but the after market ones can fill that gap. I have seen some on line that you have to modify a bit to fit perfect but are decent quality at half the factory prices.
That would be an 02 if it has the 636 engine, (unless someone fitted a 636 motor into a 2000) This gen ZX-6R was a 600 for 2000 and 2001, switching to a 636cc engine for the 2002 year. Then it was a completely new model for 03 with fuel injection radial brakes, upside down forks and new looks, (still a 636 they also sold a ZX-6RR: A 599cc machine homologated for racing in Supersports).
That depends on some things from the rider. Size, ever ride anything with a clutch? Your overall confidence to do something new is huge as well. It can be a good beginner bike for someone who is overall pretty confident in their ability to learn something new. Tall enough to sit on the bike comfortably, and having some "touch", with the clutch. More so the clutch, gas, brake relationship is a decent one or at least understood you don't let it fly out when changing gears or getting underway. Hope that helps a bit.
Cool my daily, people have always tuned these carbs wrong, shorten the vacuum lines and take two fuel filter out, and beer bottle sync the carbs and boom bike actually goes 202 mph 🏁🏜️💪🤫🔧🏍️✨💚
So, how do you find it? I just bought a 99, i bought it for my son initially but i'm loving it so it might have to be added to my collection of bikes. :-)
@@guanjun1178 Thats so annoying when that happens. I once saw an ad for a 74 Ford Falcon XB Coupe (same car as Mad Max's is based on) rang the guy, made a deal, drove from one end of NZ to another towing a trailer, including a ferry across the Cook Strait, only to get there and the dickhead reneged. Even after i offered him $1000s more than the agreed price. Drove home VERY pissed off. I found out later he had done this before, apparently the car is still in his hands but rusted beyond any hope of saving. GL on finding another bike, you still going for a ZX-6R or not bothered?
Was replacing my fuel pump and disconnected the battery once i installed the battery back in my bike won’t turn on the cluster lights up but doesn’t even click to start nor does the odo even say anything what could it be ?
There are kits you can get. We get a simple bracket as it seems to be the cleanest and then mount the turn signals to that. Typically you can find them online. Something like this: www.jpcycles.com/product/100-1015/psr-usa-universal-tail-section-license-plate-bracket-with-signal-tabs?PLA-PSR-USA-Products&:pla-940808413840_c__100-1015_CjwKCAjw3qGYBhBSEiwAcnTRLkbT0aIs_by9ikFwEJtcOw_GSipw_rKsdeBPDQ86CrKOqFBKnrVyIxoCCEsQAvD_BwE&gclid=CjwKCAjw3qGYBhBSEiwAcnTRLkbT0aIs_by9ikFwEJtcOw_GSipw_rKsdeBPDQ86CrKOqFBKnrVyIxoCCEsQAvD_BwE
In my opinion I hate all the sharp edged bikes today with super high tails and angular fairings. Like the late 80s early 90s with the smoother forms of fairings.
Yeah and the 748 those were the sharpest looking ducatis to me but then I love 90s jap sport bikes, the new sport bikes are to sharp edged and angular for my tastes. I know it is all taste some like new ones I like older ones. i like the smooth flow of older body work. The round dual headlights in an old yamaha and kawasaki sport bike just was my cup of tea. Would love to have a new sport bike with 90s body work true retro mod start with great bike but graft on older body work. Like car guys do older looks all modern power reliability and suspension and tech features.
Trouble with all bikes, especially older sports bikes, is the amount of bad taste, aftermarket crap, (sorry, "goodies" :-))) some owners like to plaster all over their bikes. As the saying goes "Theres no accounting for taste" :-)
Picking up a 2001 zx6r today for free. It’s been sitting for 10 years. I’m so excited to fix it up. Beautiful!
Status?
@@dutchyclutchy2531gave up
@@dutchyclutchy2531 just did all the electrical (rats had a field day). I’ve been pretty lazy, but my carb kit just came in. That’s next.
@@averageridertroy2985update?
@@tyler4042 got it running! Did a carb clean and connected some chewed up electrics. Fired right up! Now onto suspension, wheels and breaks.
I have a 99 zx6r still riden today. It's black purple mica color! It's my first bike, been riden for 3 seasons and got it for a steal from my buddy who was 2nd owner. $800.00 For rideable motorcycle can't beat it!
The Candy Lightening Blue '01 ZX6R was, and still is my first bike. I call her, "Betty Blew". Love this bike more than my '05 ZX10R widowmaker
As a beginner rider at age 40..... she is as exhilarating as having a 22 year old mistress but certainly a far safer choice. Some thought I was a fool for buying this bike as a tool to temper a budding mid life crisis.... "It's too fast!,,, it's too much power! It might be an expensive hobby! It might be dangerous! You might DIE!!!!", they said.
Too fast?? Too much power? Expensive? Might be dangerous? Might die?? Pfft..... I assure you the 22 year old mistress would most certainly been too fast, too much power, and very expensive!! And if my wife caught me riding a 22 yr old that wasn't Betty Blew, i'd be in absolute danger of imminent death.
Loved the review!
Cheers!
Ahh yes they are the mistress. Lol
This is my dream bike!
get one you will not regret it
Got a zx6r 1999 in red/black colour with 3800km on the clock. Fantastic fun bike to ride. Love the sound when revs it over 8'.
We love that uncorked sound too.
Has anyone installed a gear indicator on this model?
I've seen them on these before.
My dream bike ive always wanted a black and silver one with gloss black wheels 👌🏼💯
love my j2 would never part with it this is the most fun bike out there when that ram air system kicks in you have to hold on for dear life wack it open and you will see what i mean
Love how you present this video.
Im looking at a 2001 zx6r tomorrow to go with my 2004 zx10r.
Thank you very much.
Insane I just got my neighbor's old 01 zx6r to add to my collection which also includes a 04 zx10r
QUESTION, I have the same bike….the fuel peacock does it have to be turn up facing the arrow point above matching with that or does it have to be facing down to be on the on position for the fuel?
According to the bike the valve does not open to the right , every motion starts from the left side? So my question is what way is the ON? Confused about that…
I’ve got a 98 ZX6R. Excellent condition 12400 miles.. first one to give me 3500.00 owns it. (Denver)
Can i get pics and full run down on it?
keep there going up in price
I just got one and it only has 7000 miles on it!! But it was made into a race bike but never raced and sat for most of its life. So saying that it has no headlights etc. where would I find all the lights, fairings to fit the lights and horn for a good price?
I’m looking for fairing to. Where is a reliable after market source?
google bike fairings there are some chinese ones that are inexpensive and pretty nice do your home work, or search ebay facebook etc and gather parts. Maybe find some where to post want ads a guy who converted his to race bike may have the parts he wants to unload. or check for bike junk yards lights and stuff easy fairings usually trashed but the after market ones can fill that gap. I have seen some on line that you have to modify a bit to fit perfect but are decent quality at half the factory prices.
I have a 2000 636 love it
That would be an 02 if it has the 636 engine, (unless someone fitted a 636 motor into a 2000) This gen ZX-6R was a 600 for 2000 and 2001, switching to a 636cc engine for the 2002 year. Then it was a completely new model for 03 with fuel injection radial brakes, upside down forks and new looks, (still a 636 they also sold a ZX-6RR: A 599cc machine homologated for racing in Supersports).
hey mate little quation did u think its a good beginner bike ?
That depends on some things from the rider. Size, ever ride anything with a clutch? Your overall confidence to do something new is huge as well. It can be a good beginner bike for someone who is overall pretty confident in their ability to learn something new. Tall enough to sit on the bike comfortably, and having some "touch", with the clutch. More so the clutch, gas, brake relationship is a decent one or at least understood you don't let it fly out when changing gears or getting underway. Hope that helps a bit.
@@CycleHunters Thank u
@@CycleHunters That Helps alot thank u
Love mine. Love the green one two. I want both 😂
I have one 2002 only has 20,000 miles on
I want this exact bike color and all, can't find one anywhere
Personally I want the 1990 zx7 in the same colors. But these are harder and harder to find in good shape.
Cool my daily, people have always tuned these carbs wrong, shorten the vacuum lines and take two fuel filter out, and beer bottle sync the carbs and boom bike actually goes 202 mph 🏁🏜️💪🤫🔧🏍️✨💚
On a 600? Wow?
How do you do these carb mods you talk of can't find anything on the net
Riiiiiiight.....🤔
I have a clean 2000 zx9r I love it.
One of the best for sure.
I think this is my bike! I purchased it off a person a month ago and I think it’s this bike. Would you be open to private messaging about the bike?
I have a 2000 zx6r
Take care of it. They are pretty special.
I'm picking one up tomorrow in a private sale hopefully. Wish me luck.
Good Luck! Gonna be a fun ride for sure. Be safe!
So, how do you find it? I just bought a 99, i bought it for my son initially but i'm loving it so it might have to be added to my collection of bikes. :-)
@@uhtred7860 Unfortunately the seller reneged on the deal at the last minute.... so I'm looking around again.
@@guanjun1178 Thats so annoying when that happens. I once saw an ad for a 74 Ford Falcon XB Coupe (same car as Mad Max's is based on) rang the guy, made a deal, drove from one end of NZ to another towing a trailer, including a ferry across the Cook Strait, only to get there and the dickhead reneged. Even after i offered him $1000s more than the agreed price. Drove home VERY pissed off. I found out later he had done this before, apparently the car is still in his hands but rusted beyond any hope of saving. GL on finding another bike, you still going for a ZX-6R or not bothered?
@@uhtred7860 Sorry to hear your story. It's incredibly annoying. I'm still keeping my eyes open though.
Was replacing my fuel pump and disconnected the battery once i installed the battery back in my bike won’t turn on the cluster lights up but doesn’t even click to start nor does the odo even say anything what could it be ?
did you blow a fuse rehooking battery
I've got zrx6,2000
Whats the hp on this bike?
How much??
Is it still available? Price please and have shipping to nevada?
Yes it currently is available. Shipping can be obtained through "shipping Masters". Give em a call and see what they're pricing that route at.
@cyclehunters how do you change a choke cable on a 2004 Kawasaki ninja zx 6r
Pretty much follow it to where it connects. Disconnect it and put the new one on.
@@CycleHunters I understand that but how do you remove it from the carburetor if you don't mind
How do you get rid of the tail where the plate mounts?
There are kits you can get. We get a simple bracket as it seems to be the cleanest and then mount the turn signals to that. Typically you can find them online. Something like this: www.jpcycles.com/product/100-1015/psr-usa-universal-tail-section-license-plate-bracket-with-signal-tabs?PLA-PSR-USA-Products&:pla-940808413840_c__100-1015_CjwKCAjw3qGYBhBSEiwAcnTRLkbT0aIs_by9ikFwEJtcOw_GSipw_rKsdeBPDQ86CrKOqFBKnrVyIxoCCEsQAvD_BwE&gclid=CjwKCAjw3qGYBhBSEiwAcnTRLkbT0aIs_by9ikFwEJtcOw_GSipw_rKsdeBPDQ86CrKOqFBKnrVyIxoCCEsQAvD_BwE
And looks better than anything made last 10 yrs
In my opinion I hate all the sharp edged bikes today with super high tails and angular fairings. Like the late 80s early 90s with the smoother forms of fairings.
@@RT22-pb2pp Well....looks are super subjective. Best looking bike to date for me at least is the Ducati Panigale V4r.
To me older 998 ducati was sexiest ducati ever but again it is taste and we are all different.
@@RT22-pb2pp , yeah I had the 996s so that's one for the books for sure.
Yeah and the 748 those were the sharpest looking ducatis to me but then I love 90s jap sport bikes, the new sport bikes are to sharp edged and angular for my tastes. I know it is all taste some like new ones I like older ones. i like the smooth flow of older body work. The round dual headlights in an old yamaha and kawasaki sport bike just was my cup of tea. Would love to have a new sport bike with 90s body work true retro mod start with great bike but graft on older body work. Like car guys do older looks all modern power reliability and suspension and tech features.
The sound of a sportbike needing the valve service performed
Do you service valves by chance? I just purchased this exact bike for my son but want it running right and safely before I pass it too him!
Trouble with all bikes, especially older sports bikes, is the amount of bad taste, aftermarket crap, (sorry, "goodies" :-))) some owners like to plaster all over their bikes. As the saying goes "Theres no accounting for taste" :-)
that is how you drive price down saying you have to trash that and rebuy factory then just junk the real ugly stuff LOL
@@RT22-pb2pp Yeah, but you get owners who think its worth MORE with the tasteless junk on.
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