The "Not Really Project ZX6R"
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Well, as some of you know, I have a tendency to buy broken ass motorcycles and then sell them to people that don't care about the brokenness and are to willing pay me my overpriced asking prices. Well, today I bought my first non-broken-ass bike.
She's a 2007 ZX6R. 8,700 miles. I bought it from the original owner who happens to be a 50-something year old Southern Baptist preacher. That means it was actually broken in, and no serious abuse. It has a couple of scratches for which I just ordered a Colorrite touch-up pen. Other than that, it is very clean. It is bone stock, down to the ridiculous rear taillight/license plate bracket/big stupid flap thing under the exhaust.
I will try to throw some pictures up of the scratches before and after. Other than that, the only changes I may make will be maybe an under tail kit and tinted windscreen. I am keeping everything performance-wise on the bike stockmaybe.
I know the obnoxious green is not for everyone, but I love that shit.

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2017 GMC Sierra 1500 Denali - 6.2, Borla exhaust, yeeyee
1972 RS/SS Camaro - crappy crate engine, Edelbrock intake and carb, aluminum headers. The "one day I will..." project
2 Wheels: empty for now

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2008 Corvette Z06 - H/C/I full exhaust 549 WHP 509 WTQ
2009 Corvette Z51 - stock
2002 Camaro SS - H/C/I
2004 Mazda RX8 
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#2
I love the lime green. And the Heartbeat sticker on the truck behind it.
Now:
'16 Ram 1500 | '97 BMW M3 | Some Press Loan

Then:
87 BMW 325e | 91 BMW 535i | 96 BMW 328i | 95 BMW 325i | 95 Mazda Miata | 13 Focus ST | 09 BMW 128i | 00 Pontiac Firebird | 05 Yukon Denali | 96 BMW 328iC | 11 Ford F-150 | 06 BMW M3 | 10 Range Rover SC | '03 Ford Ranger | '18 Ford F-150 | '01 BMW X5 | '98 Volvo S70 T5M
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#3
Needs some Olhins and some steel braided lines Wink
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#4
Yea, this picture kind of sums up my whole fleet. One Chevrolet tailgate with "heartbeat" sticker = essence of 2 camaros.
2017 GMC Sierra 1500 Denali - 6.2, Borla exhaust, yeeyee
1972 RS/SS Camaro - crappy crate engine, Edelbrock intake and carb, aluminum headers. The "one day I will..." project
2 Wheels: empty for now

Former:
2008 Corvette Z06 - H/C/I full exhaust 549 WHP 509 WTQ
2009 Corvette Z51 - stock
2002 Camaro SS - H/C/I
2004 Mazda RX8 
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#5
Kaan Wrote:Needs some Olhins and some steel braided lines Wink
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For what this bike will be used for, neither of those are really necessary. Both would be nice to have, but not worth the $$ if they are not truly being utilized.
2017 GMC Sierra 1500 Denali - 6.2, Borla exhaust, yeeyee
1972 RS/SS Camaro - crappy crate engine, Edelbrock intake and carb, aluminum headers. The "one day I will..." project
2 Wheels: empty for now

Former:
2008 Corvette Z06 - H/C/I full exhaust 549 WHP 509 WTQ
2009 Corvette Z51 - stock
2002 Camaro SS - H/C/I
2004 Mazda RX8 
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#6
IMHO, dialing in the suspension for you can completely change the bike. brake lines help keep the feel consistent and i'll take that any time i have to do an emergency stop.
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#7
All I know is when it comes to bikes you can't possibly go wrong doing what Kaan says
Now: 07 Porsche Cayman S | 18 VW Tiguan

Then: 18 VW GTI Autobahn | 95 BMW M3 | 15 VW GTI SE | 12 Kia Optima SX | 2009 VW GTI | 00 BMW 540i Sport | 90 Mazda Miata | 94 Yamaha FZR600R | 1993 Suzuki GS500E | 2003 BMW 325i | 95 Saab 900S




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SlimKlim Wrote:All I know is when it comes to bikes you can't possibly go wrong doing what Kaan says


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#9
The $1,000 dollar shock isn't happening, but I'll entertain the idea of the brake lines. What brand stands out in that category?
2017 GMC Sierra 1500 Denali - 6.2, Borla exhaust, yeeyee
1972 RS/SS Camaro - crappy crate engine, Edelbrock intake and carb, aluminum headers. The "one day I will..." project
2 Wheels: empty for now

Former:
2008 Corvette Z06 - H/C/I full exhaust 549 WHP 509 WTQ
2009 Corvette Z51 - stock
2002 Camaro SS - H/C/I
2004 Mazda RX8 
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#10
you dont need shock set ups unless the stock stuff wont adjust for you. you will want the static set for you and possibly the spring rate/rebound. it really does make a huge difference.

I run galfer stainless lines. unlike cars, you are pretty limited on brake line companies.

also, Kawi's are known for HP so if you like doing big pulls you might get head shake, so look into a steering dampener.

hit up the local forums and ebay for used stuff.
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