I have just purchased a 2006 Kawasaki ZX6R. As i was driving home i realized that the FI (fuel injector) light was on. Then i went to open the gas tank and it was really hard to get open. Once i got it open the cap was full of white residue like chalk almost with a gas smell. I'm thinking that it was sitting with fuel in it for a while. Can this be the reason why the FI light is on? Also how can I fix this issue? Next i found that the front brake felt pretty soft. Then i looked at the resevior and it was missing fluid. Can this be the reason for the brake feeling soft? (soft as in, I need to pull it in harder to get a good brake). The bike is about to turn 10,000 miles soon. Besides having those issues above taken care of, what would you recommend? Full tune-up? (what would a full motorcycle tune up include) Also a new chain/sprocket? I don't have the original manuals (since the owner didnt provide them). If you can please tell me what you guys think i should do to the bike. So far i'm thinking:
*Clean Gas Tank
*Fuel Injector Cleaner (hopefully i wouldnt need to replace)
*New front tire
*New Chain/Sprocket
*All oil/fluid changes
*Possibly a tune-up (not sure at what mileage a bike requires this?)
Anyone who can help, it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks a lot.What Are The Recommended Repairs For A 2006 Kawasaki Ninja ZX6R?
Every thing you've listed is exactly what I would recommend.You'll have to take it to the dealer and have it scanned fo the FI light.A tune up should include plugs air filter and oil change.It should also have a full chassis service Which includes Fork oil,brake fluids,Wheel bearing repack and swing arm and rear shock pivots greased.It sounds like this bike has been parked for a long time so I would replace both tires as tires tend to harden from time and even though they have lots of tread left they don't stick worth cht and you won't find out until you hit a hard turnand the tire slides out from under you ***.What Are The Recommended Repairs For A 2006 Kawasaki Ninja ZX6R?
Everything listed as bob said, but if you have a FI light on, theres an internal injector problem (probably clogged from varnished old gas), and if they are unable to clean the injector it may need to be replaced, and you may not be running on all 4 cyliders either, which is VERY bad for a sportbike. You might consider not riding it until you service the injector. Also check those brakes. If you're missing fluid, you may have a leak somewhere. If the leak is anywhere near the caliper, you risk riding with brake fluid on the front rotors and not being able to stop the bike, if it drips, or squirts fluid on them. Brakes are the one thing on a bike you CAN NOT slack on fixing. No brakes, or faulty brakes can get you killed quick, and are the most important part of a running bike, so address them immediately! Be sure to check the fork seals for leaks as well if its been sitting, they may have dried out and disintegrated too, and they can leak on the front brakes as well, so if you see oil on the lower tubes, the seals will need replacing on those as well.What Are The Recommended Repairs For A 2006 Kawasaki Ninja ZX6R?
The ONLY things that need repair are the ones that are broken.
