20 Most Recent 2002 kawasaki ZX-6R Questions & Answers

Not likely!

is the engine getting flooded or not enough fuel? sounds like it might a fuel pump problem

batt could be slightly weak-maybe at 12.4volts--test it for 12.6 the standard------chec connections---------also carbs cud need pro cleanin and ajust

I don't know if you can adjust it but mine was running hot so I tried I believe it's called Blue Ice coolant brought my temp down by 15-20 deg just make sure you follow the directions

Coil packs are absolutely not the problem...the problem is a mixture of the float valves not closing correctly and a sticking vacuum fuel tap.

The carb is flooding because of a stuck needle valve in the float chamber. When the bike is running at higher revs, it is probably drawing enough fuel into the engine to run OK, but at low revs, the overflowing petrol will be getting into the engine in far too higher volume and flooding the cylinder, drowning the spark plug.

You will need to remove the float chamber from the carb, take out the pivot pin that the float hinges on in order to release the needle valve and clean it out. 99% of the time simply dropping the needle valve out, giving it a wipe with a lint free cloth and flushing a little clean petol through the inlet pipe to dislodge any obstruction will fix the problem. While the float chamber is off, check that there is no dirt in the bottom and that the entire chamber is clean and free of any muck.

There will probably be a drain valve on the side of the carb (Usually a brass screw set into the base of the carb float chamber at a slight angle). Before you go to the trouble of removing the carb from the bike, try this:

Turn off the fuel supply.
Put a cup under the carb to catch fuel.
Remove the drain plug and allow the fuel in the float chamber to run out.
Now the float is sitting at its lowest possible position inside the float chamber, turn the fuel supply back on and as petrol runs out of the drain hole, tap the carb sharply and repeadedly with the end of a screwdriver as you let about a pint of petrol flush through.
Turn off the fuel supply and replace the drain plug.

The flushing and tapping MAY dislodge the obstruction that is holding the needle valve open and fix the problem without having to remove the carb

What sort of problems?Slacken off the adjusters, slip the chain onto the rear sproket and adjust the slack.

Check the fan by connecting it directly to a 12V source. If it powers up, check the fan's relay and/or fuses. If they are good, the problem is in the temperature sensor that tells the fan it's time to come on. Good luck and safe riding.

it sounds like there is to much oil in the engine the same thing happened to my zx6r, hold the bike upright on level ground then check oil level on the glass viewing window which is on the right hand side of engine, you should see oil level between the low and high marks, if level is above top line you will need to drain some oil out by undoing sump bolt or using a siphon, when ever checking oil level bike needs to be upright on levelish ground some people check oil levels when bike is on side stand which is wrong as it shows oil level as low when in-fact its probably right

not possable to lower the seat but may be possable to lower the suspension with modified links on the rear & brining the fork legs up through the yokes slightly,try a google search to see if there are parts available,I know there are parts to raise the height on certain bikes

need to adjust setting of the jets

You could try link if you have the 600cc at £6.95 + pnp,
http://www.bitzforbikes.co.uk/Kawasaki/ZX-6R_%28ZX_600%29/%28ZX_600%29_J1_-_J2_00_-_01/Air_and_Oil_Filters
Part number is HL380360
or if you have the 636cc at also 6.95
http://www.bitzforbikes.co.uk/Kawasaki/ZX-6R_%28ZX_636%29/%28ZX_636%29_A1P_02/Air_and_Oil_Filters
Part number is HL380380

I would pass. Buyer beware. Another one will show up for you soon.

Check your ignition wiring, normally for AHO bike headlight are connected to ignition switch.

time to clean / rebuild the carburetors

You will need to check the valve clearances and then do a compression test, a valve may be corroded slightly open. If it has a really wide clearance it is probably stuck open.

A quick fix without removing the head may be to make sure the piston is down on that cylnder, remove cam , and push or tap valve lifter to try and free it,

Pull the plugs or one plug and squirt a little gas down there to get things going, your fuel pump is dried out and the lines need to be primed with some vacuum, not just cranking. Don't use the throttle till it fires, just the choke. Hope this helps.

you use the key to remove the rear seat and once thats off there is a little bracket that is bolted that holds the front seat on unbolt and then you can remove the front seat

There are many items the first three are fuel, air, and spark. If you are getting fuel, check spark. If you are getting spark check your kill switch, ignition switch, and relays. After this you are getting into more complicated areas that you could come out cheaper by dropping it off at a shop.
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