Just watched your review - one of the most interesting and real world reviews I’ve watched. Just bought a J1 so looks like first job is clock bulbs! Might be in touch for advice too. Cheers and much appreciated that you took the time to share your knowledge. Tom
Absolutely phenomenal content, watched every second start to finish which is rare for me. Was extremely happy to stumble across such an in-depth video on this bike. I just traded a hard tail chain drive ‘05 Sportster 883 for 2/3 asking price in cash and an ‘00 ZX6R with 30k miles that needs a bit of love visually but runs great. Never had a 600 class bike before, went straight from an ‘08 Rebel 250 to an ‘88 K100RS + ‘03 K1200GT and while I could handle them fine they were just too fast to be fun while commuting which is why I ended up building the Harley. Finally got frustrated with being slower than I’d like (and my back was frustrated with the hard tail, hitting a pothole on that thing made the bike behave like a bucking horse) and decided to try and trade it for a 600. Super happy I ended up with the ‘00 ZX6R, even more so after discovering this video, and look forward to keeping up with the channel as I work to restore the bike to its former glory and then some.
I'm 55 and got my first sport bike in '90, an FZR400, and I think the bikes from the '90's-early 2000's are the best street bikes but still rip on track days. They used to design them for the street and track then around the time everything switched over to FI they turned into street legal track bikes. They make a little more power but the powerband is peakier, they spin higher but you lose some of that midrange. Riding positions got more aggressive, most have no underseat storage, ect. I've had newer bikes, newest was a '09 6R but my favorites are the last generation with carbs.
Hi Tim I'm a new subscriber with a bit in common, my name is Tim born in '74, had an rd350, r1, and everything in between! .....just bought an immaculate bog standard J1 zx6r with 14k for £1900 (black/silver) so very happy! Love your video's they are both interesting and helpful. Thanks Tim and keep going 👍
Great build! Gave me some ideas for my own 02 I just picked up. Dropping the forks tomorrow and ordering a slew of parts. Thank you so much for the in-depth review. Love this machine!!!!!)
Looking forward to doing the RCS19 and braided lines. I already have the EBC double HH sintered pads and I am very impressed with them over the original toyo manufacturer pads that we're still on the bike.
When I redo my fairings I’m going to explore running a bit of black silicone aquarium tubing from the Ram air inlets to the location on the cluster that commonly melts and maybe drill a hole on the back of the cluster to fit a 1 way valve so that cool air can flow through the cluster. I’ll be riding the bike 120-150 miles a day all summer on my commute to work so I’ll know by the end of that if it works to keep it from melting or not lol.
Watched over the course of today just wanted to say a massive thanks for this great review loved the insight into yourself and the details you went into on the bike and the explanations and reasoning, you seem like a top bloke and I wish you all the best and stay safe ❤
Nice life story, great to hear how your bike has helped you along the way. I recently bought a mint J2 with 8000 mile on the clock, great bike except for bad vibes through the bars sending my right hand numb. Don't remember this problem on my 2001 Zx9r.
Just watched your review - one of the most interesting and real world reviews I’ve watched. Just bought a J1 so looks like first job is clock bulbs! Might be in touch for advice too. Cheers and much appreciated that you took the time to share your knowledge. Tom
Absolutely phenomenal content, watched every second start to finish which is rare for me. Was extremely happy to stumble across such an in-depth video on this bike. I just traded a hard tail chain drive ‘05 Sportster 883 for 2/3 asking price in cash and an ‘00 ZX6R with 30k miles that needs a bit of love visually but runs great. Never had a 600 class bike before, went straight from an ‘08 Rebel 250 to an ‘88 K100RS + ‘03 K1200GT and while I could handle them fine they were just too fast to be fun while commuting which is why I ended up building the Harley. Finally got frustrated with being slower than I’d like (and my back was frustrated with the hard tail, hitting a pothole on that thing made the bike behave like a bucking horse) and decided to try and trade it for a 600. Super happy I ended up with the ‘00 ZX6R, even more so after discovering this video, and look forward to keeping up with the channel as I work to restore the bike to its former glory and then some.
I've enjoyed your vid and info
Incredible content. All of it so useful and personal. Thank you.
I'm 55 and got my first sport bike in '90, an FZR400, and I think the bikes from the '90's-early 2000's are the best street bikes but still rip on track days. They used to design them for the street and track then around the time everything switched over to FI they turned into street legal track bikes. They make a little more power but the powerband is peakier, they spin higher but you lose some of that midrange. Riding positions got more aggressive, most have no underseat storage, ect. I've had newer bikes, newest was a '09 6R but my favorites are the last generation with carbs.
Good to meet up for some tips for my zx6j. Really enjoyed the video.
Hi Tim I'm a new subscriber with a bit in common, my name is Tim born in '74, had an rd350, r1, and everything in between! .....just bought an immaculate bog standard J1 zx6r with 14k for £1900 (black/silver) so very happy! Love your video's they are both interesting and helpful. Thanks Tim and keep going 👍
Great build! Gave me some ideas for my own 02 I just picked up. Dropping the forks tomorrow and ordering a slew of parts. Thank you so much for the in-depth review. Love this machine!!!!!)
Your zx6j looks great. You have done a brilliant job with it. I wish mine looked half as good.
This build is superb!
Looking forward to doing the RCS19 and braided lines. I already have the EBC double HH sintered pads and I am very impressed with them over the original toyo manufacturer pads that we're still on the bike.
Looks fantastic! Love the reviews! Also got a J2 with 12k miles and it’s in mint condition too, these bikes are fantastic!
When I redo my fairings I’m going to explore running a bit of black silicone aquarium tubing from the Ram air inlets to the location on the cluster that commonly melts and maybe drill a hole on the back of the cluster to fit a 1 way valve so that cool air can flow through the cluster. I’ll be riding the bike 120-150 miles a day all summer on my commute to work so I’ll know by the end of that if it works to keep it from melting or not lol.
Great video thanks for you're time let's meet up whenever you're in Oxford stay safe 👍
Watched over the course of today just wanted to say a massive thanks for this great review loved the insight into yourself and the details you went into on the bike and the explanations and reasoning, you seem like a top bloke and I wish you all the best and stay safe ❤
Great video, I have a 02 zx6r, absolute weapon, 0 mechanical faults in 7 years. 45 000miles
Just brought a blue J2 absolutely love it! Your review is great bud and your yellow one looks amazing
Nice life story, great to hear how your bike has helped you along the way. I recently bought a mint J2 with 8000 mile on the clock, great bike except for bad vibes through the bars sending my right hand numb. Don't remember this problem on my 2001 Zx9r.
Top bloke I had one in 2009 nice one
Well done Tim. Great vid! Please keep going! 1999 G2 ZX6R