New Bike. (2005 ZX-6R) - Page 2

muffinman · July 19th, 2009, 01:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Cedilla

Ive seen the difference in power on paper, but how does that jump in power feel, if the 250r was your first bike, would you say that riding it prepared you pretty well to handle the 636, I'm thinking about getting one for my next bike, sometime early next year, as long as I can afford it.

The 250R was my first bike... honestly, I can't imagine learning how to ride on teh 636.. it's too much machine. Plus, I'm short so not being able to flat foot the bike would've been detrimental to my learning experience.

The difference is massive.. before, I had to gun it from a stop (I live in a hilly area) and shift like three times to keep up with the flow and now I rarely go above 2nd for city riding and 3rd/4th for highway.. I LOVE the instant throttle response and the suspension is world's beyond the 250R.. it just absorbs everything and stays stable.

Turning the bike was harder initially vs. the 250, where you if you jsut looked at where you want to go, the bike seemed to telepathically know what you're thinking and lean that way, on the 600 you ahve to make a slight effort to tip the bike over.. once you get used to it (took me about 20 minutes), it's not bad at all and is really flickable in its own way.

I love how planted the whole bike feels vs. the 250 and the stability on the highway.. much better wind protection and it doesn't feel like the bikes going to blow up on me

Soudns strange, but it's just more comfortable riding this bike in the city and on the highway.. even with the extreme seating position

tinng321 · July 19th, 2009, 06:58 AM

How short r u?
How much taller is the seat compare to the 250?
You got a great deal by the way.
I saw the same bike (05) +/- a few things with 3400 miles for 5G.

muffinman · July 21st, 2009, 11:32 AM

5'6".. the seat is about 1.5~2" higher.. the body is also wider making it harder to reach the ground.

From what I've been told, the newer ZX6R seats have been getting lower / narrower.. iE: '03-'04 636's have higher seats than '05'-'06 636, which ahve higher seats than '07-'08, etc.

paterick4o8 · July 21st, 2009, 12:32 PM

the 636 is a fast machine. have fun and be safe!

tinng321 · July 22nd, 2009, 07:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by muffinman

5'6".. the seat is about 1.5~2" higher.. the body is also wider making it harder to reach the ground.

From what I've been told, the newer ZX6R seats have been getting lower / narrower.. iE: '03-'04 636's have higher seats than '05'-'06 636, which ahve higher seats than '07-'08, etc.

I'm only 5'4''.
I can barely touch the ground with both feet (toes) on the 250.
If the 636 is taller, does it mean I can't ever upgrade?

I like the 05-06 the best.
The rear of the 07-08 looks weird to me.
Good luck and ride safe.

Cali619 · July 22nd, 2009, 08:44 PM

I remember reading somewhere that the stock sttings on your bike have a jumper that retards the engine. Basically you wont have the max power till your in 6th so a person I met with a zx model said you can get a mod to trick your bike into thinking its always in 6th and you have full power in all gears.

muffinman · July 22nd, 2009, 10:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tinng321

I'm only 5'4''.
I can barely touch the ground with both feet (toes) on the 250.
If the 636 is taller, does it mean I can't ever upgrade?

I like the 05-06 the best.
The rear of the 07-08 looks weird to me.
Good luck and ride safe.

Haha, I agree.. the '05-'06 looks absolutely badass; shame they got rid of the 636 engine.. the low end torque is better for street riding (and it's still got the screaming top end).

I'm sure you could just get lowering links .. there's some that can drop as little as 0.5".. shouldn't affect your handling much. The Vortex ones can drop 1.25" and you can shave off a good 1.5" or so from the seat.. should be enough to tip toe for ya?

I got some lowering links but am holding off on installing it, I've been getting pretty comfortable not being able to flatfoot and don't htink I'llneed it.

Xuracing · July 22nd, 2009, 11:35 PM

I almost bought a 636 "cheater" instead of my first 599.
The seating position just wasn't that great for me. Then again i just picked up a 07 r6 which quite frankly is the most uncomfortable bike i have ever sat on. I feel like i am being lunged forward.

the bikes dry weight should be much lighter then 370 the one i was looking at was a 03 and its claimed weight was 355 dry. Though i do pefer the non rounded version of the 636 tis a nice find! enjoy!

sharky nrk · July 23rd, 2009, 10:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cali619

I remember reading somewhere that the stock sttings on your bike have a jumper that retards the engine. Basically you wont have the max power till your in 6th so a person I met with a zx model said you can get a mod to trick your bike into thinking its always in 6th and you have full power in all gears.

have done it on my 07 and it does indeed work

muffinman · July 28th, 2009, 02:29 PM

Yes, I am aware of the jumper mod.. but the bike is powerful enough for me as-is

Sound Wave · July 28th, 2009, 08:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by muffinman

.. but the bike is powerful enough for me as-is

lol. that is what they all say in the beginning.

ninjabrewer · July 28th, 2009, 08:24 PM

Love the bike, gorgeous color, I have looked at the 636 a few times myself, BUT, it is in yon visions of greater thrills.

nb

muffinman · July 29th, 2009, 11:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sound Wave

lol. that is what they all say in the beginning.

True.. funny how that works

Thanks nb

yudi250r · December 28th, 2009, 10:05 AM

my dream machine

00v_Lucky · December 31st, 2009, 04:38 PM

Daang Arthur, are those cars yours?! the mini and the audi?

July 22nd, 2009, 08:44 PM	#46
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July 19th, 2009, 06:58 AM	#42
tinng321 ninjette.org sage Name: Tin Location: NJ Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 08 black 250r (sold); '09 black zx6r Posts: 903	How short r u? How much taller is the seat compare to the 250? You got a great deal by the way. I saw the same bike (05) +/- a few things with 3400 miles for 5G.

July 21st, 2009, 11:32 AM	#43
muffinman ninjette.org guru Name: Arthur Location: USA Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): '08 250R (sold), '05 ZX6R / 636 Posts: 355	5'6".. the seat is about 1.5~2" higher.. the body is also wider making it harder to reach the ground. From what I've been told, the newer ZX6R seats have been getting lower / narrower.. iE: '03-'04 636's have higher seats than '05'-'06 636, which ahve higher seats than '07-'08, etc.

July 21st, 2009, 12:32 PM	#44
paterick4o8 ninjette.org sage Name: patricK Location: San Jose, CA--BAY AREA! Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): '08 blue 250R [sold]. '09 lime ZX-6R [stolen :( ]. '06 blue 636. Posts: 918	the 636 is a fast machine. have fun and be safe!

July 22nd, 2009, 11:35 PM	#48
Xuracing ninjette.org member Name: Jason Location: Pittsburgh Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250R, Cbr 600RR Cbr600F4i Posts: 75	I almost bought a 636 "cheater" instead of my first 599. The seating position just wasn't that great for me. Then again i just picked up a 07 r6 which quite frankly is the most uncomfortable bike i have ever sat on. I feel like i am being lunged forward. the bikes dry weight should be much lighter then 370 the one i was looking at was a 03 and its claimed weight was 355 dry. Though i do pefer the non rounded version of the 636 tis a nice find! enjoy!

July 28th, 2009, 02:29 PM	#50
muffinman ninjette.org guru Name: Arthur Location: USA Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): '08 250R (sold), '05 ZX6R / 636 Posts: 355	Yes, I am aware of the jumper mod.. but the bike is powerful enough for me as-is

December 31st, 2009, 04:38 PM	#55
00v_Lucky ninjette.org sage Name: Howard Location: Cypress, So. Cal. Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Candy Thunder Blue Ninja 250R Posts: 618	Daang Arthur, are those cars yours?! the mini and the audi?