Looks like this is an official sticky now! :alcy: Here's the updated listing:

SUSPENSION / STEERING

Forks
- 03-05 ZX6R
Mods Required: ??

- You have to press z1000 stem into ZX10 2006-07 lower triple. Check the following link for help: http://www.riderforums.com/showthread.php?t=41243
** ZX10 2004-2007 forks are okay.
** ZX10 2008 forks are too long.

Shocks
- 03-05 ZX6R
Mods Required: The '05 636 shock will NOT directly bolt in. The lower legs on the 636 shock are 2mm closer together, and there is a spacer inside the shock linkage which will not fit into it. Need to have 1mm milled out of the inside of each shock leg to get it to bolt in.

- '05 ZX10R
Mods Required: I've personally got one, just haven't installed it yet. Mods TBD...

- 01-04(?) GSXR600
Mods Required: Minor clearance probs, slightly too short

Swingarm
- 98-02 zx6, zx9, and zx12

Dog Bones
- ZX9 or ZX6
Mods Required: None required

BRAKES

Rotors
- ZX10R Wave Rotors - fronts DO NOT fit, the mounting holes are offset

- z1000(03-06), ZX12R(05-07), and ZR-7S(03-05) front brake rotors are all the same


Calipers
- 2001-2003 GSXR 600/750/1000 calipers
Mods Required: May require creative brake line routing or longer hoses

More info, courtesy Dynagrego:

SIX POT CALIPER from GSXR1000 K2! (longer hoses required)



OEM CALIPER.



:glassestiCOMPARE.



COMPARE AGAIN(BOTTOMS)


Compare pads.

WHEELS

- Rear
2000-2003 ZX9

- Front
1998-2002 ZX6
2000-2002 ZX9

ENGINE PARTS

ZX-9
- Cams ('98-'03)
Mods Required: There's a few things required for this. Here's a great thread on it:
http://www.riderforums.com/showthread.php?t=40581

- Flywheel / Stator / Cover ('98-'03)
Mods Required: Requires lengthening the wires by about 5-6 inches.
**will drop approx. 2 lbs. of rotating mass

DRIVELINE

JT Sprockets
Front JTF1537.16 (Same as '04 ZX10 16 tooth)
Rear JTR1489.42 (Same as '04 ZX10 42 tooth)

Renthal (courtesy of Parts411)
Front 1212-0036-pu $36 or someone mentioned 400-525-16P
Rear R184U-525-42-HA-pu $56

Sprocket Specialists
Front 572S-16
Rear 706-42

EXHAUST

2001 ZX9R header
Modification required: Collector hits rear shock, needs to be slash cut and flipped 180 degrees.

D&D
Mods Required: Fab new hanger


FUEL INJECTION / INDUCTION

Pod Filters, K&N Part #RC-1064
Mod Required: Airbox removal

BODY

Tail Components

- ZX6R
Mods Required: None

MISC PIECES

Clutch lever & Perch

- Almost any Kawasaki cable clutch & perch will fit

Rear Sets

I saw someone with a set of modified aftermarket ZX10 rearsets on their bike once. If you know who it was have them post up here on how they did it...

GAUGES

2005-2006 ZX636 gauges are a direct bolt-on. Main difference is that the RPM range will be different and the 636 does NOT have a fuel gauge.

 

Now that this thread is a sticky, I will modify my original posting to reflect my last post.

 

Killer job Compstall, this thread is defintely a big help!

 

06-08 ZX6R front forks are good to go with the first gen as well. I have the S.E. Red set on mine.

 

Got it!

 

Hi there. Just got myself a 04 Z1000.

Can I check with you guys if the dog bones (rear shock links) is the same between 03-06 Z1000 and 04-05 ZX10?

Would you use the cheaper steel plate ones (with 2 or 3 holes), the aluminum plate ones, or the fancy "infinite" adjustment type? Safety is of utmost concern. Just normal street use with some touring. No stunts.

Mine came with the zx10 shocks and I'm looking at lowering the rear a little. I don't think the previous owner needed any mods to fit this shock, so that's something to add to the list.

According to Ohlin's data, both shocks have the same length with the zx10 having a longer stroke (not an issue). Newer zx10 are a close match to z1000 (like the zx6 shocks).

However, my bike feels tall in the rear and tilts a lot on the sidestand. An indication that the bike has been raised. Anyone tried this shock before?

Thanks.

 

Most Z's have that Ghetto lean on the sidestand. I had to replace mine with a stock brand new one after 5 years to get it back to a comfortable upright position. As for the Links i would go with Soupy's performance links on Ebay. They are fully adjustable and super strong! you can contact them and ask for any rate i.e. drop / or raise. I went with a -1in / +3in link set. they are fairly priced as well considering the quality. you can search for my build thread to see pics (project: Untamed Z)

 

Oh, so the lean is normal?

Been looking at their stuff too. Pretty expensive compared to the others but a different league in function. Theirs are black oxide and stainless body while there's something else that polish SS with alu body. I don't trust the black crap as far as corrosion is concern but the SS body should be more sturdy.

 

dynagrego,
What kind of 320mm rotor is that. A certain bike or place to get it?

 

I bought them from this seller and you are looking for "Kawasaki ZX9R ZX900R ZX9 Front brake discs(02-04)NEW" at his store:
http://stores.ebay.com/Zone-Products-Shop

Zone-Products is the online trading name of JMJ Engineering UK Ltd.
They are a UK manufacture and they say that their rotors are made from british steel.
They are much cheaper than the discs made by big brake brands and after 5000 km i have not yet a problem with them.

 

Awesome Thanks

 

Z1000 03-06 can use 320 original rotors from the following Kawasaki models.
ZX 7 '91-'03,ZX-9R NINJA '94-'97,ZX-9R NINJA '02-'03,ZX 1100 '93-'01,ZZR 1100 '93-'01,ZZR 1200 '02-'05,ZX-12 R '00-'03,VN 1500 MEAN STREAK '02-'03,VN 1600 MEAN STREAK '04.

 

Updated original post. Thanks guys.

 

any infor on 07' 09 parts change??/

wheels, tank,headlight

 

PM'd you Kuda

 

Care to update the Gen2&3 change? Are they to Gen1?

btw, thanks to dynagrego, I've upgraded my zx6 front mod with 09 ZX-10 calipers with zx7 320 rotors on my bike. 05 ZX6 fork and 04 z1 wheels. You'll need 70mm bolts (10mm longer than stock) and only a ~1mm washer as the spacer (instead of the 2mm he mentioned elsewhere). Add in a radial master cylinder, it's wonderful.

FYI, 05 zx6 master cylinder bore is 16mm, 09 zx-14 radial 11/16" (17mm), 08 triumph daytona radial 3/4" (19mm). Daytona master has the banjo coming out more towards the back and obstruct the throttle cable slightly (rotate right side switch housing slightly to clear the banjo). ZX14 is better. daytona nipple (for reservoir) is from the side, 90degree upwards, while zx14 is from the top, 90degree pointing sideway. Those who're picky about reservoir placement for aesthetic reasons will want to consider these small issues.

 

Is the '07 thru '09 clutch pack the same as the first gen?

 

Any one knows if the rear axle of 05/06 ZX6 is the same as the 03-06 Z1?

I'm looking for rear axle spool, not the swingarm one, but found only for zx6. If it's similar maybe I can just get the one for zx6. Thanks.

 

Υou have to machine them down or use 320mm rotors and 2mm spacers.
If you want to keep your original 300mm rotors,it is better to install zx14 great nissin calipers as a direct swap.
You can also use CBR 1000 RR 06+ calipers with spacers.
All these calipers are better than yours.

 

Thks!

 

For comparison, 05 ZX6 fork with 09 ZX10 calipers and ZX7 rotors, with 1mm washer (very small gap at the edge of the rotor).

 

Quick question. Is the shock from a 2nd Gen and 1st Gen interchangeable?

 

Wanted to add to the list.

Calipers I used on the 05 636 forks are from a 07 CBR1000rr.
Mods were to use a 5mm spacer(51497-MEL-D20). You have to machine down one side of these spacers. The pic shows what you have to do.

These calipers were cheaper than trying to find some of the zx14 types and they work very well. I need to change out my brake lever to a shorty now.

 

Hi all! I'm new to this forum and I just got myself an '06 Z1K. I am loving the bike but have a few questions that I hope can get answered.

1. Which year of zx6/9/10 forks are interchangeable with the stock '06 Z1K? Am looking to have a radial caliper setup.
2. Which year of zx6/9/10 rear shocks are interchangeable and will also drop the bike by 1"-2" (without affecting the rake and trail) because I am Asian and I stand at only 1.68m tall. What are lowering links and dogbones? Have been advised to change a dogbone but have no idea what a dogbone is.
3. Is it possible to have a slightly longer swing arm for my bike?
4. What mods will allow the bike engine to rev a little quicker? Changing cams?

Am looking forward to hearing from you guys!
Ben

 

4. What mods will allow the bike engine to rev a little quicker? Changing cams?

Ben

Ben, you can change the flywheel and use one from a ZX9.

BTW, everything is updated.

 

1,2,4: Check out the first post. It has a lot of the stuff you are looking for as far as interchangability. Lowering links will help to lower the bike. Do a search on ebay and you will find some. Not sure which is good but you will see what they are.

3. Yes. Drag racing?

 

Thanks, as for 1,2,4 understanding what to get and what to do, I'll figure a way, as far as I can tell, I have to get a two bottom triples, one from a 06/7 ZX10r and a 03/4 636 bottom triple with top nut. Is that right? ZX6 happens to be the 636 right?

 

also, what is the diameter for the '06 z1k front forks? am thinking of getting an ohlins front fork made for gsxr? but I do not know what are the dimensions for the lower triple of the gsxr and which lower triple to use. hmm... must do some digging.

 

Digging is good. You don't need to swap triples if you are using 03-06 zx6r forks.

Check it. Good info in this thread. Should give you everything you need.
http://www.riderforums.com/showthread.php?29227-636-Swap-complete...my-experience

 

thank you for your reply! are you on the 636 forks as well? I would like to find out the distance between the radial mount points as I am also trying to get a set of brembo monobloc calipers fitted.

 

Almost all of the big 4 bikes are the same and calipers are interchangeable. Brembo knows what you need, just ask them. And take some time do read the forum, A lot of good information has been added over the years and you will find everything you need if you serch or look at at the thread linked above. Glad you like the bike and welcome.

 

Thank you for your warm welcome! Now the question is which fork.. because I was intending on an Ohlins FG. I weigh in at 85kgs.

Yes, I am on some 05/06 forks.

I don't have any good measuring devices to give you an actual number on distance between the caliper bolts, but like UglyMutt said, most radial calipers are the same.

If you are ordering some Brembos, then you can just tell them what forks you are putting them on and they will be able to make sure you get the right ones.

Awesome, any recommendations for radials other than brembo? Are the '09-'10 tokico any good?