05-06 zx-6r quality concern.

PoltArt · 02-28-2010, 05:11 AM

I plan to upgrade at the end of this summer/year or early next year to a 636 and my concern was how is the quality of the bike for those who either own one or have knowledge of them? In other words do they fall apart or are they sturdy and last a good time if taken care of properly and not abused?

BLIZANTHIMUM · 02-28-2010, 11:25 AM

if i recall correctly those were the premier years for the 636. powerful as hell, wish i had one.

AndrewM87 · 02-28-2010, 11:29 AM

Buddy of mine has one an that front wheel gets reaaaaally light reaaaally easy. Great bike and amazing handling. I wanted one for the longest time. Still do actually.

Mikey · 02-28-2010, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by PoltArt

I plan to upgrade at the end of this summer/year or early next year to a 636 and my concern was how is the quality of the bike for those who either own one or have knowledge of them? In other words do they fall apart or are they sturdy and last a good time if taken care of properly and not abused?

PM R1bran this question, he rode the ever living piss out of one...I think his old bike is still even for sale on Craigslist.

Exitwounds · 02-28-2010, 01:56 PM

Bran tried to convince me to get an 05-06 zx-6r instead of my 07 and I wish I would have listened. They are really sweet bikes all around.

The only problem I ever remember him mentioning that was "major" was blowing out his transmission 3 times - but Brandon doesn't ride "normal" in that sense

PoltArt · 02-28-2010, 04:33 PM

Ahh I see, thanks for the info guys!

Well I just got my 250 last month so I still have to pay it off, so I am hoping to by the end of this season have it up for sale and once it sells get a 636 from the all power sports dealer in NV.

Matt · 02-28-2010, 04:58 PM

I joke all the time that I am not a Kawi guy, but I am most def a 636 guy

They are great bikes, tons of power and torque for a 600 class! The only downside as mentioned before, is the trannys are crap! I haven't had mine go out but the shifting was super clunky when I first got it. I installed a factory pro shift star kit which helped tremendously, and is supposed to help save the tranny. Also keep in mind that I haven't had a full season to punish it yet, so I will report back at the end of this one

PoltArt · 02-28-2010, 06:29 PM

How much did the pro shift star kit cost and was it difficult to install?

Matt · 02-28-2010, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by PoltArt

How much did the pro shift star kit cost and was it difficult to install?

I seem to remember it being around $150 bucks. Here are the guys I bought it from:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/EVO-S...Q5fAccessories

As for the install, it requires pulling the clutch cover, clutch, etc... but pretty straight forward as long as you leave the power tools out of it... Yeah that's right... NEVER use a power drill to start a bolt that has side tension on it, DUH! haha Mine was a little more complicated and involved a helicoil

Here's a link to my bike thread which has a few pics of the shift kit and the factory star compared to the factory pro:
http://boiseriders.net/motorcycle-pi...w-636-a-3.html

Ryan@IdahoSportBikes · 03-01-2010, 11:49 AM

I don't know about quality. I've always said I would never own a Kawi, but I have to say if I were to buy a 2009, I might actually get the ZX-6R.

I don't know much about the 06 ZX-6R but I know the ZX-6R would be a much better street bike choice than an 06 R6 as far as power goes for most riders.

02-28-2010, 05:11 AM	#1
PoltArt Senior Member Joined: Nov 2009 From: Meridian, ID Posts: 506 I Ride: 06 Z1000 • 05 F4i	05-06 zx-6r quality concern. I plan to upgrade at the end of this summer/year or early next year to a 636 and my concern was how is the quality of the bike for those who either own one or have knowledge of them? In other words do they fall apart or are they sturdy and last a good time if taken care of properly and not abused?

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02-28-2010, 11:25 AM	#2
BLIZANTHIMUM Senior Member Joined: Apr 2007 From: K-town yo! Posts: 3,202 I Ride: YURMOM	if i recall correctly those were the premier years for the 636. powerful as hell, wish i had one.

02-28-2010, 11:29 AM	#3
AndrewM87 Senior Member Joined: Oct 2008 From: Boise, ID Posts: 1,247 I Ride: 2006 "Cherry Pie" FZ1	Buddy of mine has one an that front wheel gets reaaaaally light reaaaally easy. Great bike and amazing handling. I wanted one for the longest time. Still do actually.

02-28-2010, 01:56 PM	#5
Exitwounds Senior Member Joined: Apr 2009 From: Boise Posts: 723 I Ride: Retired	Bran tried to convince me to get an 05-06 zx-6r instead of my 07 and I wish I would have listened. They are really sweet bikes all around. The only problem I ever remember him mentioning that was "major" was blowing out his transmission 3 times - but Brandon doesn't ride "normal" in that sense

02-28-2010, 04:33 PM	#6
PoltArt Senior Member Joined: Nov 2009 From: Meridian, ID Posts: 506 I Ride: 06 Z1000 • 05 F4i	Ahh I see, thanks for the info guys! Well I just got my 250 last month so I still have to pay it off, so I am hoping to by the end of this season have it up for sale and once it sells get a 636 from the all power sports dealer in NV.

02-28-2010, 04:58 PM	#7
Matt Senior Member Joined: Jun 2007 From: Boise, Idaho Posts: 1,889 I Ride: 2006 Ninja GSXR 636	I joke all the time that I am not a Kawi guy, but I am most def a 636 guy They are great bikes, tons of power and torque for a 600 class! The only downside as mentioned before, is the trannys are crap! I haven't had mine go out but the shifting was super clunky when I first got it. I installed a factory pro shift star kit which helped tremendously, and is supposed to help save the tranny. Also keep in mind that I haven't had a full season to punish it yet, so I will report back at the end of this one

02-28-2010, 06:29 PM	#8
PoltArt Senior Member Joined: Nov 2009 From: Meridian, ID Posts: 506 I Ride: 06 Z1000 • 05 F4i	How much did the pro shift star kit cost and was it difficult to install?

03-01-2010, 11:49 AM	#10
Ryan@IdahoSportBikes Senior Member Joined: Jun 2006 From: Boise Posts: 2,943 I Ride: R6	I don't know about quality. I've always said I would never own a Kawi, but I have to say if I were to buy a 2009, I might actually get the ZX-6R. I don't know much about the 06 ZX-6R but I know the ZX-6R would be a much better street bike choice than an 06 R6 as far as power goes for most riders.