Does a 180/60/17 rear tire fit my 2000 Kawasaki ninja 9z

no the bike is not fitted with a ride height adjuster you can only stiffen or soften the rear shock absorber preload on the spring or drop the fork through the yokes.you can on the other hand buy either shorter or longer dog bone links for the rear suspension linkage to lower or lift the rear suspension

Do you have a question about a ZX6R or a Vulcan 800 Drifter? If you are asking about the ZX6R all you have to do is look at the old tyre and fit one with the same sizing and profile.

Oil and filter always a good idea, air filter depends on how many miles the bike has done and whether you're riding in dusty conditions. You may get away with vacuuming it out. As for tyres, yes the bigger profile will fit but does it adversely affect the handling??? Will your insurance pay out if you change the tyre and fall off because of it?
Kawasaki recommend a 120 profile for a reason. Me, I'd leave it the standard size.

You need to let all of the air out of tire, break the bead off of the rim and pry the tire off of the rim. I recommend taking it to a shop and having it changed on a tire machine to avoid chipping or scratching the rim.

hi, in there wisdome kawasaki played around with tyre sizes on the zx6r ninja,

tyre size rear 160/60/17.
tyre size front 120/60/17 1995-98 models zx600f

rear. 170/60/17
front 120/60/17 1998-2000 models zx600-g1

rear 180/55/17
front 120/65/17 2000-01 models zx600j

the only thing they didnt play around with is the tyre pressures all models front 36psi or 2.5 bar
rear 41psi or 2.9 bar

hope this helps and thanks for using fixya.
paul

balance carbs, check valve clearances, fit Iridium plugs, any more will need dyno jet kit

Try this:

http://www.oemmotorparts.com/oem5.asp?M=Kawasaki&T=ZX-6R%20NINJA%20%20-%20636%20cc&Y=2006&L=KA-ZX636RN-4&O=Rear%20brake%20caliper&F=KA-ZX636RN-4_BU&L2=KA-ZX636RN-4_BU

no it will rub on the swinging arm