1998 kawasaki ZX-6R Ninja - Answered Questions & Fixed issues

Remove and lay spark plug (still connected to wire) on engine. Should see a good spark whwn cranked. Remove fuel, turn petcock on with vacuum pump to the third line (if equipped), should have good flow of fuel. If oil not more than 1 qt down, shouldn't affect it. I would empty the gas and put in frsh, with some cleaner (2 oz Chemtool).

Check the exhaust. Sometimes the muffler will partially collapse internally, (louder noise). This restriction in the flow of exhaust gases is commonly called "back pressure". The back pressure will cause a lack of power and loss of higher revs.

Disconnect the exhaust system and ride around the block without a muffler. It will tick off mom and dad but the kids will love it. If the problem instantly disappears then you can go find a new set of pipes.

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tighten or replace

Does the engine misfire? Check your HT leads (connect the spark plugs to the coils) is one of them loose?

sounds like a ground problem. look for where the wire loom is grounded to the frame. it's probably loose.

Service manualhttp://rs485p10.rapidshare.com/cgi-bin/rsapi.cgi?sub=download&fileid=363755587&filename=bmanual.com_Kawasaki_Ninja_ZX_6R_98_99.zip&dlauth=0123456789

The fuel pump's relay is described on manual's page 15-39 (page 274 on the pdf file)Here is the service manual:http://rs485p10.rapidshare.com/cgi-bin/rsapi.cgi?sub=download&fileid=363755587&filename=bmanual.com_Kawasaki_Ninja_ZX_6R_98_99.zip&dlauth=0123456789

Cam chain replacement is a bit complex for a beginner. I don't recommend it. However, I would suggest the best way is to have a service manual at hand. Go to this site and you can download a free PDF service manual.www.carlsalter.com/motorcycle-manuals.asp

The 2005 manual (4th from the bottom), is 11MB. You can go with the '05 manual as the service proceedure is the same as the 1998. The 2002 manual is 80 MB (scanned differently).



Go to the site below where you can see a parts diagram for your specific bike. You will select the actual brand, year, model, etc., once you go to the site. Part numbers and prices are also shown. You can order parts from this site. In the event no price is shown on a particular part and/or the notation "Not Available" is in the description, the part is not in stock. www.babbittsonline.com/pages/parts/viewbybrandand/parts.aspx

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when i ride my bike and i crack down on it it boggs down its a 96 zx6r

Just follow this instructions:

1 Unbolt the brake caliper from the front fork or rear swingarm, using a socket wrench. Use a 14-mm hex socket to unscrew the front caliper bolts, and a 6-mm Allen socket for the rear caliper.
2 Slide the caliper off the brake rotor. Suspend the caliper from the handlebars or frame, if needed, using a bungee cord.
3 Pull the hair clip pin out of the brake pad's retaining pin on the outside face of the caliper using a pair of needle-nose pliers. Push the retaining pin out of the back of the caliper with your finger.
4 Pull the brake pads and their spring clip out of the caliper. Retain the spring clip, and discard the brake pads.
5 Reinstall the brake calipers, following the reverse method of removal.

I hope this will help you. thanks

reservoir is mounted on the handle bars

try a new oil pressure sender.

other problems could be incorrectly fitted or faulty oil filter, stuck bypass in oil pump, or the wire has been dislodged or damaged off the oil sender

Drain all the fuel and put super high test in it, look for cracks or any leaks from the heads and cylinder walls

There is supposed to be a tube on the bottom of every carb that goes towards the back of the engine and to the ground, it is only an overflow tube.

The head should come off with out engine removal

sounds like your sift fork may be bent

1" or 25mm

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Right hand side engine case, next to brake pedal

take tank off,remove air box, and follow wire from coil to top of motor,pull up on spark plug wire,the spark plug is inside about 3 to 4"down inside of hole.