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Just got a free 89 kawasaki zx600-c. Any pointers?

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Old Dec 16, 2004 | 10:20 AM
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hey all, just got a free 89 zx600-c and i am trying to find any infromation on it. I've never ridden before and i kinda just had it given to me. Anyone know what things i should do ? maintence, etc?

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Old Dec 16, 2004 | 11:19 AM
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give it to me?! does it run?
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Old Dec 16, 2004 | 12:05 PM
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lol, yes it runs, but i figure i've always wanted to ride and i'll use this to learn how. I can't find any info on it ANYWHERE. hp numbers, etc.
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Old Dec 16, 2004 | 12:07 PM
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TTT
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Old Dec 16, 2004 | 01:07 PM
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Hey can I get that bike from you for free once you've outgrown it?
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Old Dec 16, 2004 | 01:09 PM
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sell it
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Old Dec 16, 2004 | 04:22 PM
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if that is actually it.... sell it to me so i can give it to my girl...

i'll give ya 500 bucks
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Old Dec 16, 2004 | 04:49 PM
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You'll likely put a few hundred $ into it to get it running right/safely if yer serious about keeping it and riding.

Replace tires,chain,sprockets,battery, spark plus, air filter, fork oil and seals, oil and oil filter then have valves adjusted.

have leakdown checked as those bikes were norious for valve seat problems (won't hurt to have compression checked too).

Pretty good bikes overall, just old now.
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Old Dec 16, 2004 | 05:23 PM
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isnt that bike like the bike on top gun.
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Old Dec 16, 2004 | 09:03 PM
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does anyone know any stats? hp figures?

thanks
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Old Dec 16, 2004 | 09:06 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Witt19 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">does anyone know any stats? hp figures?

thanks</TD></TR></TABLE>
I do, and it's STFU
No seriously, bump cause I need to know what I'm going to be stealing next summer.<U> <FONT SIZE="4">HUK</FONT></U>
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Old Dec 17, 2004 | 06:40 AM
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the guys over at zx6e.com might be able to help you out
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