Kawasaki ZX-6R Race Build - A Story
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- čas přidán 17. 10. 2023
- Long video warning! After many requests, I dug up some old footage and pics for an overview of my current race bike. Poured a lot of time and money into this bike and absolutely love it. Unfortunately there's only so much room for horses in the stable, and she's currently for sale to make room for 2024's race season plans. Enjoy the video and let me know if there are any questions!
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The lap footage at the end is cinema-quality riding and video capture
Thank you! One of the times I had both cameras cooperating with me lol.
Thanks for the video man there's honestly not a ton of video's on these bikes.
I'm also building a '20 from the ground up so it's cool to see a very similar simple setup!
Stepping away from my '05 636 for white plate next year and made the upgrade, beyond stoked to shred a newer chassis!
That's awesome man congrats on the white plate! I did the same except with an 05 Honda 600, got my white plate and decided I needed the upgrade. Sadly I just sold this ZX last week to move on to the next build for a different class, but it was a phenomenal bike, I'll miss her!
Awesome video. Looking to convert my zx6 into a race bike as well this was very helpful.
Heading to chuckwalla on the 2nd of sept if ur on the west coast, pull up.
Lots of good info here! Looking to get into track days myself. 🍻
Thanks! Heck yeah, they’re so much fun, you won’t stop going once you try it. Safer than the streets 🤙
Love your videos. You're super fast!!
Thank you! All about progression, there's always someone faster out there!
Sweet video! I’ve got a 2019 krt and am looking at building it out very similar to yours. My first track day is in 3 weeks I’m sos excited 😂🎉
Sweet! Man y’all are making me miss my bike ha. Good luck on yours though and oh man first track day, you’re going to love it. You will get addicted, no way around it! Ride safe.
Awesome video and setup! Making moves on building up a 2013 ZX6R for racing CMRA out of TX. What did the journey getting into MotoAmerica look like? That’s the level of proficiency I’m working towards.
Thanks! Sounds like a fun build, they’re great bikes. My path wasn’t too complicated honestly, maybe a video over it in the future if people are interested. Feel free to dm on insta chief_249 happy to answer any questions. Best of luck to you!
also, cool to see someone else not running GP shift. Don't think I'll ever make the switch..
Yeah look for my crash video at Road Atlanta a couple years ago, I had a brain fart running GP and accidentally downshifted instead of up and had a wild ride lol. I grew up with moto so yeah, I like GP but just run STD whenever I can now.
Were you stationed in Cali . I saw Jordan Engineering USA stickers I thought you might know?
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@@alanrodriguez7341 lol I’m in Monterey but moving soon!
@@cchief249 Sounds good.
You sure like them bikes!!
How much did you sell it for? Also I got a 23 Zx6r KRT edition and would love your in depth videos working on the bike
Cheers mate solid riding out there 🎉
Everything went for $9k. Congrats on the new bike! Those new ones look awesome. Pretty much all the video I have is in this video unfortunately. But happy to answer any questions you have. I would start with clip-ons, rearsets, intake/exhaust/tune and that should get you setup pretty well for a nice track-capable street bike.
is that a separate underbelly pan you got? i like how it extends all the way back. where can i find or get one?
Thanks! It is separate but attaches to the front race fairing. It comes as a set of bodywork, this one is hot bodies from sportbiketrackgear.com they should still be running their end of year sale!
Hey man, are your vortex. Clip on 7° clip ons?
No I usually run the 0 degree! I grew up racing motocross so those have always just felt more natural to me, don’t like drooping down over the bars.
may i ask EXACTLY what rear rotor that is?
glad you're OK from the crash btw..
Thanks! Was a pretty innocent (but fast) lowside, no injury and got the bike going for the next race.
Rotor is this one here: www.hsbkracing.com/parts-and-apparel/kawasaki/ninja-zx6r/brake-clutch-controls/brake-rotors/kawasaki-ninja-zx6r-zx636-zx10r-versus-650-racing-lightweight-rear-brake-disk-rotor/
But you can find them elsewhere for cheaper. Hope that helps!
Just curious… why did you choose Bauce for your ECU re-tune? Why not Precision Dynoworks or someplace else? I want to send mine out this winter. I’m just a weekend track rider… but a very enthusiastic one! Thanks.
Forgot to reply! Word of mouth mostly, the shop I ride for has used Bauce for years and Anthony does many of the bikes in the MA grid, so that's reason enough for me. Also, he's done extensive tuning/development on the ZX-6 platform (among others) so I knew it was a proven, safe tune that's both fast and reliable. Hope that helps and good luck on yours!
@@cchief249 very helpful, thanks. I’m in NYC and Bauce is NJ so it’d be nice to give my $$ to a local-ish shop. Was considering a dyno tune at the Motorcycle Mall (also NJ), but you’re not the first person that’s persuaded me towards Bauce.
@@cchief249 Tony got right back to me. Thanks for the advice!
@@mikedominick awesome! You won't be disappointed, ride safe!
About to turn my 22 model into a dedicated track bike my 09 is getting a little long in the teeth, did you remove the entire ABS system or just plug the pump ?
Awesome! I removed the entire system and ran direct lines from master cylinders to the calipers. Hope that helps, good luck with your build!
@@cchief249 cheers mate!
Was it a big job to get it out can't really find much info floating around regarding it haha
@@OzTrollracing it isn't bad at all. Follow the lines to the pump, remove them off the bike, either plug the holes on the pump (easier to return to stock in the future) or remove it altogether, re-install non-ABS brake lines from MCs to calipers. It's a simple system, just follow the lines and take your time!
@@cchief249 legend mate appreciate the help!
What Degree Clips ons do you Prefer? 7 degree or 0 Degree?
I've always preferred the zero degree, probably due to growing up racing motocross, I enjoy a wider set control area and getting my elbows out in the corners. Hope that helps!
@@cchief249 Bro it’s Helps more then you know.. I Also Come from a Motorcross background. I’ve Raced my whole life. And I’m used to a higher bar. My 05 Zx10r isn’t comfortable to me at higher lean angles. Been looking at clip ons. So I’m gonna try the 0 degree. Thanks man I appreciate the feedback
@@jessefpv9217 no problem! Go fast, be safe 🤙
How much ? Where you located. For ninja
Sorry just saw this. I actually was able to sell it a while ago! Not long after the video.
Ty
KTM Duke 890r?
Correct! Got a lot of it done, waiting on some parts still but going to start getting some videos together.
@@cchief249 😋👍🏻