Back in May 2014, I picked up a 98 with 27k miles on it for a great price. The P.O. did nothing except put gas in it, and changed the oil, I think, he did this for about 20k of the total miles.
Needless to say it needed a lot of TLC. I am no stranger to rebuilding bikes, I did my 91 EX500 which was a basket case for sure to say the least, here is the link to see that build:
https://picasaweb.google.com/1006527...JCB6ffS-973wgE
With that said I went through the bike, repairing, replacing, & modifying as I went, with the exception of the engine/transmission that seems solid no noises or smoke.
Here is a link to the evolution as told by pictures.
https://picasaweb.google.com/1006527...IDXyZXyoe2m0QE
Work performed as of 08/2015
Cut and set sag front fork springs(springs from a Ninja 500 1st generation, rate is .85kg/mm )
Replace fork oil 15wt synthetic
Install new fork seals and dust caps
Replace rear shock(zx600c)
Replace shock oil 15wt synthetic
Change gears +1/-2(15/43)
Rebuild/tune carbs, adjust idle mixture
K&N air filter
New brake pads F&R EBC extreme HH
New Wave front rotor
Used OEM rear rotor
Rebuilt calipers
Modified OEM seat(gel/foam insert, Custom Seat Creation cover solo line cf silver/cf metal, heated kit)
Extra heavy bar ends(3"/23oz)
Heated grips w/ foam covers
Touring windscreen / 7 JuRock 18" 73%tint w/ flip
Shorter bar risers(OEM ZX600c, lower bars about 1 1/2")
Removed paint from rims, bare aluminum
Bridgestone BT-45s w/ Dynabeads
Stainless steel allen head fasteners
Stainless steel braided brake lines
Shorty adjustable levers
HD clutch springs
Charge/voltage LED indicator
LED clock
HID headlight(55w 5k)
Replaced all other bulbs with CREE LEDs
DIY integrated tail light kit w/clear lens
DIY rear fender elimination
DIY licence plate mount(LEDs to illuminate the plate/red LEDs tied into brake light)
Brake light modulator
Maintenance free gel battery
Compact air horn
2007 Complete OEM fairing set silver
Genuine imitation carbon fiber wrap misc parts
Reflective custom graphics ZX-2R silver
Reflective custom graphic NINJA red(taillight lens)
Reflective rim tape silver
Electronic turn indicator relay
Replace front side reflectors with flush mount turn indicators LEDs
Installed rearview camera system
Installed oil cooler
Strip paint off grab handle, bare aluminum alloy.*
Custom reflective graphic "SERENITY" for windscreen silver
Aluminum chain guard from Suzuki Bandit 1200
Swing arm plugs from 08 Ninja 250
Mad Hornets Turn Signal Indicators w/duel color Cree LEDs(amber/white)
FH010 R/R modification
Digital gear indicator
Universal Rear View Side Mirror Rain Board Sun Visor Shade Shield
Kawasaki ZRX1200 lowered foot pegs
OEM upgrade shift spring
All this and full maintenance and rebuild everything else except the motor. I'm sure I'm forget some stuff, but you get the idea
Apon purchased
It wasn't in the best condition apon inspection
Freshly finished, before custom graphics.
Now meet SERENITY, now starting it's third season( 2 more than Firefly, sorry Joss), and over 10k miles I've done on it so far.