ZX-9R Service

Well because the bike has been sitting idle pretty much for the last 2 years I decided that it needed a good service. So I replaced the oil and filter, I also replaced the air filter and coolant. I also cleaned out the filthy coolant filter and also changed out the plugs for a nice set of iridium ones. After removing the plugs I had a look at them all next to each other. 1 of the plugs had less tanning than the other 3, non of the plugs showed signs of any other problems though.

 

After I had put the bike together I started it up and instantly noticed that it sounded different and idled better. When I revved it, it sounded more zingy and less throaty. I took the bike out for a quick spin and it has been utterly transformed. It now pulls very strong from low down before charging for the horizon past 6000 rpms. If I didn’t know any better I would say that it had only been running on 3 cylinders.

 

I am going to leave the rest of the servicing requirements for now as the bike isn’t that far off its 7500 miles service interval. That will also include it 1^st ever valve check. Will also balance the cards at the same time, as they will have to come off to get at the head anyway. I will also change out the brake fluid as well, the front brakes feel fine at the moment but the back does feel a little spongy.