Top 20 1998 kawasaki ZX-6R Ninja - Page 7 Questions & Answers

its hard to diagnose without riding-get a repair manual it has troublshootin section--may be lookin at a bottom end job

Replace the HT Spark Plug leads and caps. It sounds like they are arcing in the wet.
Hope that helps and ride safely.

If the head gasket it OK and the coolant level is not going down, it can only be condensation.
I would, to protect your engine, drain the oil and flush it through with detergent flushing oil and then refill with a semi synthetic multigrade and keep your eye on it.
If the water stays in the oils all you will be doing is cooling the bearings, not lubricating them.
Hope that helps and ride safe.

Most likely a bad petcock or a plugged fuel filter if equipted with one. Try a IV bottle to get gas to the carbs if this works then you will know it is somewhere before the carbs if not then your carbs may need to be cleaned and adjusted. I hope this helps.

owners manuals r useless--get a maintenance book ther thuro and worth the money

Kawasaki.com website has free pdf downloads for owners manuals.
On the left side of page click on buy manual then it will take you to where you pick your bike and then you can download onwers manual from there.

Hi,

Colorrite does the Kawasaki paint codes for this bike. I believe this is the correct link for your ZX636 which is listed as Kawasaki ZX-6R (636).

There is a lime green colour associated with the 2005 year bike and other colours and paint codes for that model and year at this link.
http://www.colorrite.com/matrix-colors.cfm?CFID=3088317&CFTOKEN=90443283

If that does not look right to you try their 'Paint Wizard' where you can input all the details yourself.
http://www.colorrite.com/matrix-step1.cfm?type=2

The site also has some very good information on proper use of primer and basecoats as well.

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75 or 80 ft.lbs. i think

Normally under the fuel tank connected by a thick cable called spark plug wire.
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Another place oil may enter the exhaust is through the Valve Stem Seal.

The low speed/idle jets in the carb/carbs are in need of proper cleaning and the float seal need to be replace as well, Best bet would be a total carb rebuild.

Hi, i would get all the wires checked to make sure none have come loose from the battery then you will need to get the power tested at the battery to see if the generator is giving back any charge to the battery if its not then the chances are this will need replacing.

check all wires first and make sure they are all fitted correctly before you start spending money getting it fixed as some wires tend to work loose.

let me know if you need further assistance ok

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Check your coil pack sounds like your not getting power to the coil for spark to the plugs. There may be a fuse also.

G'Day karrchrista

Thanks for asking your question at FixYa. I have located a downloadable service manul for the bike that you can get here. Just click "Download Now", and you will have to wait less than a minute for a free download link to come up and get a copy for yourself.

Section 16 has all the electrical wiring information on the bike you will ever need.

Let me know if you have any trouble getting your copy. Thanks for using FixYa. Dont forget to rate. Cheers.

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robotek

the flashing " f i " light on the spedo is the "fuel injection" on-board diagnostic system light, suggestion: check under the seat there is a yellow wire coming out of the ECU that is touhed to chasis ground in order to retreve the trouble codes, the wire may be pinched and contacting ground, causing the light to flash codes.

We started to describe the procedure but was advised of a great web link that will solve all or your problums.

GOTO:
http://www.kawiforums.com/2009-zx-6r/145811-2009-zx6r-oil-change.html

Hope this tip guides you in the correct direction to solve this problem.

sound to me like the timing chain is in need of a tightening id get it in for a service if you havent already had one 6000mles it will be due anyway

It sounds as if the choke is stuck in the open position, this will do exactly as you describe check in the thottle area behind the air cleaner, you will see a butterfly that moves back and forth when you move the choke lever, make sure this is opening and closing all the way>>>.
Good Luck,
Geodesygold

FI means Fuel Injection. The computer chip that controls the fuel injection system on your bike has detected a problem. It could be major or minor. You will need to take the bike to a dealer and have them read the codes to find out exactly what the problems are.
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the haynes covers this model i think and you can download the service manuals - too much juice goes through the switch to just "jump" it without risk, use a meter without the battery connected and see if the switch connetcs/disconnects at the switches connectors inside the bar grip..