Have heard a lot of people change certain things on there zxr's to help extend the life of there bikes ! Would really love to know every tip or hint or change to make my bike last as long as it possibly can !
The best thing you can do with any bike is preventative maintenance. Check your tyres, chain, brakes, oil & coolant regularly. Since all the 250cc inline 4's are imports (bar the AU delivered CBR250RR's) never believe what's on the odometer or what the previous owner has told you. Almost all of them will have been wound backwards on import. Best things you can do spruce up the bike without pulling apart the engine are: Valve clearances/timing chain (if necessary) Clean & service carbs (inc. throttle body sync) Change old bearings (wheels, sprocket hub & steering bearings) Change the fork oil Have your rear shock serviced or replace it Now if you really want to get into the engine stuff, on my FZR I replaced the main crank bearings, the little end bearings along with the pistons & rings, valve stem seals, and a complete clutch kit. It rides like a brand new bike, so smooth and very little vibrations. But all that involves removing the engine from the frame and splitting the cases. You need the correct tools, manuals, and a clean workspace.
My mechanic did an engine swap m check out my other post and see what my mechanic recently did ! But I'll definitely make sure to keep my eye on all this stuff !
Also have heard that moving your RR to a different location will also extend its life ? Any truth behind this?
**** that is not good! What's a better place to put them ?:/ or a mod or something? Also how you stop the rust ?
If I owned a zxr250c I would buy an OEM airfilter asap. Finding "rear spools" that fit for jacking up bike to lube chain can be a slight mission. Use fully synthetic oil. Braided front brake lines. Manual cam tensioner perhaps. Ride it regularly. Actually here's a good tip, nulon fuel line full system cleaner fuel additive every 6000k's (just not the whole bottle like I did). Honestly it cleans the internals way way way better than I thought it would.
Firstly wat I would do when u have your bike is to check them Check the RR isnt dirty or covered in dust as they are finned to help cool them ..... the vacuum cleaner hoses going into the tank are to funnel air to that area ... so look to see they arnt split or half detached Unplug the wiring and have a good look .... check to see if the wires are hard or soft .... soft is good If there is any sign of a problem then u can just replace the wires from further back where theres obviously no damage and/or replace the plug This is the plug ..... 6 way connector http://www.narva.com.au/products/browse/quick-connect http://www.batteriesdirect.com.au/shop/product/23986/56276bl.html And also the RR can be positioned elsewhere ..... something I had planned to do on mine .... but that project is on the long waiting list That metal elbow in the cooling system is an air bleeder valve for when replacing the coolant If the hoses are in good shape and the coolant/bike hasnt sat for years and the coolant changed reasonably often then the rusting should be minimal , if any.
the cam chain and tensioner are often neglected, its worth checking them to ensure they are in spec, cam chains are about $90, tensioner kits are about $40
Like anything, just be logical about it. If it gets hot, put it in a cooler or better ventilated position. Rust is caused by oxidation (ie exposure to moisture and oxygen for a prolonged period, mostly in metals containing iron), it's always exposed to air but if you remove the moisture you'll only help it (ie stop it leaking!). End of the day, look after the bike it will look after you. Regular inspection and maintenance will prolong its life, as has been said. And remember the other saying, if it ain't broke don't try to fix it
