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“Areion” Build thread for my K6 GSXR600

7.2K views 44 replies 8 participants last post by  ApexJunky  
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Traded a rifle for this K6 GSXR600 and now the fun begins.

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Found the SET cables disconnected. Trace them to the tail section and they’re disconnected there too. This may explain the FI code

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Yep. That ain’t gonna work like that.

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Removed the remaining fairings and removed a craptastically installed toggle switch that was just dangling in there. It was for the fan and it had to go. Fan runs just fine without

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Took this HID kit out and removed the mirror delete lights. Pulled the upper fairing and headlight too.

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The air filter wasn’t too dirty but it’s getting replaced soon.

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Some jackass cut the rear valve stem off but this will also be addressed soon enough.

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Doesn’t seem like this bike was ridden much and mostly upright.

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A little bit of elbow grease and some simple green cleaned the frame right up. This is going to eventually be a clean bike.

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Round one complete

Both wheels had dents in them so I ordered a new set along with a set of Dunlop Q3’s. Also ordered new oem replacement smoked turn signal mirrors, a Vortex chain/sprocket kit, new headlight bulbs and that’s it for the first round of new parts.

For now.
 
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@ApexJunky I don't know why, but most of the pictures on your first post do not show. Just the file names.

Otherwise, the bike looks pretty solid.
 
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Swapped out the gas cap and rear lock cylinder with new ones to match the ignition key.

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Can someone tell me what this wire would’ve been for? It was found with the ends stripped and disconnected. Couldn’t located anything it might’ve went to.

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I’m at a standstill until parts arrive in the mail.

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I’m adding a “servo buddy” to the list of parts to buy since I removed the seized SET motor.
 
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It would help if you listed the wire colors (both sides if they change) when you ask such a question. What I see suggests the left turn signal. But it's common for hacks who are installing a fender eliminator to just yank the wires out of the license plate light connector instead of unplugging it and that might be what you have. Your connector looks like one.

P.S. Sounds like it's too late now but I think the key has seven tumbler positions. The ignition switch uses all seven while the rear compartment lock uses 1 to 5 and the gas cap uses 3 to 7.
 
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You’re likely exactly right because wasn’t a license plate light. Whether or not it was forcibly or intentionally deleted will remain a mystery.


Found a wiring diagram and it is in fact the license plate light. Thanks, my initial search brought up the possibility of a TO switch but the bike runs fine.
 
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I would look in to the Dainese Legacy leather jacket. These are normally $450 dollar jackets, and Dainese has reduced the price to $199.99. I purchased one at a local Cycle gear store. The quality is just ridiculously good. I’ve had mine for going on 2 months now, no issues whatsoever. It certainly looks and feels like a super expensive quality product.
 
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This weekend is going to be dedicated for installing the small mound of parts I have amassed. Picked up even more safety gear, a yoshimura mid-pipe, a servo buddy, some oil, a chain rivet tool set and a fresh battery.

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I’m hoping that if all goes my way I’ll be riding it around the neighborhood. I am beyond ready!
 
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Today, changed the oil, installed the exhaust, removed the old rear wheel/tire and tore things down to change the chain. Decided to drop off the “new” rear wheel to have the bearings installed instead of fighting with it.

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Looks like I’ll have to spend some time cleaning this up.

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When I reached today’s stopping point, I put the upper fairing back on because I was bored.

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Kinda looks like a bike again lol
 
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Tackled the front today! Just need to torque the front sprocket, my buddies torque wrench only goes to 75 fl-lbs. :rolleyes: All that’s left is to put the engine cover back on, replace the rear brake lever and put the fairings on.

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Make sure you flip the front tire around. You have it installed backwards. The tread pattern on motorcycles is reversed in the front, so it pushes water inside the center and away from the edges.
 
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Swapped the front tire around, made another pass with the torque wrench, replaced the rear brake lever and buttoned up the rest. My buddy rode it around the block to listen/feel for anything out of sorts. After he said felt it was ok, he took it to the store for some more fresh fuel.

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Had about enough of standing on the sidelines and decided to try to walk the bike. Made it about 10-15 feet, picked my feet up and slowly rode it around his subdivision in first gear and I made a few turns at speeds between 10-15 mph. Mainly wanted to try my hand at pushing the handle bars to turn. Just like a bicycle, with a mean streak. Cracked the throttle a little and whoa... The way it just plants and goes is surreal to me. I’m looking forward to a fun future with my gixxer!

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I have officially popped my motorcycle cherry 😇
 
#36 ·
Well, I'd say you're in for a heck of a good time. This bike is capable far beyond any "beginner" bike like a Ninja 250 (or even a Ninja 400). It can compress space and time like you will not be able fully understand for a while. Yeah, but when understanding and mastery come, it will be really great.
Touch the controls gently for a while. You are right to seek training. I'm a big fan of Lee Parks' stuff, but there are others who can get you going and really enjoying yourself. Good training will shorten the timeline of the learning curve a lot.
I'm not a track-oriented rider but I do have a good number of street and road miles. I have two bits of information about riding in public based on gotten through 3/4 million road miles:
1) Air. You need air around you. Do not let yourself get close to any other vehicle, most especially not tailgating. Following too closely cuts off your vision, and makes you even more invisible. With a good-sized "air pocket" around you, you have room to see, maneuver, and be seen.
2) Eyes- keep them moving. Never ever stop looking around in all directions, including in your mirrors. In traffic, you should almost be living in your mirrors.
But here's the big point- if you ever sense your eyes aren't moving, scanning, looking around, then you can just text your mum and tell her you're dead. Because as soon as you relax and let your eyes dawdle, you won't be at full attention level. High-performance motorcycles are none too forgiving of inattention.
As long as I have been riding, having the Missus take up riding her own bike recently, a bit later in life than many, shall we say, has really brought to the fore a lot of fundamentals that were stored way in the back of my mind. Watching a new rider learn can be a huge thrill, and unspeakable terror.
I'm fortunate in that this lady is not only a lifelong athlete with excellent coordination and hand-eye skills, but is a big lover of training. Learning from a spouse or other close person can be good, but you can argue back at them. You can't with a pro instructor, and more info will be absorbed.
You will please accept the apology of an old man for lecturing about mundane street techniques, but having survived this long has also given me time to think a lot about stuff like that.
On the other hand, winding out our '06 600 still makes my old gray hair stand on end, in a good way.
 
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Thank you for those words of wisdom sir. I’ve actually read and re-read your post several times but when I made a statement to a colleague at work this weekend, it actually brought to mind a point you made.

The statement went like this, “You know what, Josh? We come to the plant 5+ days a week and pretty much handle the same job tasks week to week. It’s very boring isn’t it? I feel like the Maytag man half the time. It’s SO easy to forget we have enough chlorine to decimate everyone in the facility and anyone downwind. We really need to try to be less complacent!”

It was the point you raised about “not letting oneself relax” while riding that paralleled complacencies at work.

This corona pandemic effectively put my riding goals on hiatus. The DMVs have yet to reopen and the bike isn’t registered. I haven’t taken her out again because I don’t want to get “too big for my britches”. Especially not without insurance.
 
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Well said @Cherryriver. I'll just add that the point that the goal is to be relaxed physically, but not mentally.

If the mind starts to wander, day dream a bit or I start making either sloppy or unintended errors, it's time to take a break.
 
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#39 ·
The bike is looking great and it sounds like you have a solid plan to enjoy it.
 
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