My new streetfighter project

[Linkex]

So, having spent the last year hunting for a replacement RHS fairing for my zx6r f3, without success, I was toying with the idea of streetfighter-ing it instead. The decision was made for me this morning courtesy of a patch of black ice, as all panels now have at least some damage on them (Not to mention no mirrors or indicators on one side...) and will now cost more to restore than the bike is worth.

So, anyway, the first thing I need to do is fix the bike. I pushed it home this morning, took some picks, and spent a couple of hours chilling out and am now here hoping for some advice. The only significant damage to the thing was the generator cover:



What concerns me is that the bike dropped all of its oil by the time I got to it. Is this normal? I assumed the generator was dry, but looking at a pattern parts place, there is a gasket in there.

Is it likely that I simply replace the gasket and cover and fill her back up with oil? Or does the fact that it dropped all the oil mean that there is something more fundamental broken within?

 

[leigh_boy]

this kind of damage is common, you will need to replace the genrator cover and a new gasket ( the one with the crack)
fill back up with correct oil and it should be fine. i cant see anythign else being damaged because its still in one bit just cracked.

 

[Dogbreath]

The vast majority of bikes (esp. Japanese) have generators that run within the engine oil. This stops the windings overheating since a lot of energy is dumped back into the generator by the regulator.

 

[Linkex]

Thanks for the help guys

Someone suggested replacing with heavy duty NRC covers from http://www.bikehps.com/acatalog/Kawasaki_ZX6R_2005-2006_Engines_Case_Covers.html. As far as I can see, they are cheaper than the originals and offer better protection. Any downsides to them I should be aware of?

 

[wazza300]

maybe getting it aluminium welded? then grind it smooth/spray it black? would be cheaper

with the panels you could repair those if your handy with a spray can,or you could vinyl wrap them (just thinking of a cheapish fix)

 

[leigh_boy]

maybe getting it aluminium welded? then grind it smooth/spray it black? would be cheaper

with the panels you could repair those if your handy with a spray can,or you could vinyl wrap them (just thinking of a cheapish fix)

i wouldnt bother, just buy a new one, yes they are better as they can take a beating

 

[wazza300]

look round some bike breakers or phone them,i wouldn't pay £150 odd for one

 

[Linkex]

Mines the 97 model, so they are only £53 weirdly.

 

[wazza300]

that's alright then,one you linked to said £150 but its the 06 model I think

shame you didn't fit any crash bungs,would have saved most if not all of the fairing

 

[Linkex]

should have mentioned, the 97 is the second one down on that page

Edit - Damn, thats the ignition cover, though that was to good to be true.

 

[Scythe]

should have mentioned, the 97 is the second one down on that page

Edit - Damn, thats the ignition cover, though that was to good to be true.

You could look at getting the strengthened engine covers used in racing, for both sides? I can't remember the company that makes them though, but it was around £300-400 for the lot. Could prove useful when you street fighter, just in case the worse happened.

 

[wazza300]

ive looked on eabay and cant see any other than the same you linked to for £150

if I were you id ring round some bike breakers and see if they have a used one cheap

edit genuine Kawasaki generator cover £77 (delivered)or $128 dollars

http://www.partzilla.com/index.php?p=cart

 

[Linkex]

Wazza300 - I can't see that on partzilla. I see one for $95 plus delivery at about $45, is that the one you mean?

 

[wazza300]

yh this,shipping is around $32 works out to £77 delivered

http://www.partzilla.com/parts/detail/kawasaki/KP-14031-1307.html

 

[Linkex]

I was impressed as I pushed my bike home, as at least half a dozen people stopped to check I was ok, not including the people that got out of their cars at the scene.

Incredibly, someone on another forum has a spare complete F series engine and has offered me the generator cover (And the coils if I need them) for free. Now I'm left amazed at what some people will do to to help a stranger. Faith in humanity restored.

 

[leigh_boy]

I was impressed as I pushed my bike home, as at least half a dozen people stopped to check I was ok, not including the people that got out of their cars at the scene.

Incredibly, someone on another forum has a spare complete F series engine and has offered me the generator cover (And the coils if I need them) for free. Now I'm left amazed at what some people will do to to help a stranger. Faith in humanity restored.

thats great news.
bikers are a dieing breed.