Been a while since I've posted here. I got a new job back in August so I started buying things for the ZRX I've wanted to do to it since buying it back in 2014. List is still growing, but so far I have these items waiting to go on (hard time finding a few days to do work when you'd rather sit at home and relax):
-ZX-11 cams: I have the whole head sitting next to the bike there. A bit hotter and pushes the torque/power curve up until redline, whereas stock cams drop off around 8k RPM. Should be good for 5-7 HP
-Black Widow headers: Gonna pair these stainless steel headers to my current Kerker can. Going to be sending the carbs off to get cleaned and jetted for this and the new air filters.
-Unifilter Foam Pods: Eliminate the airbox and throw on some pods for better airflow.
-Galfer SS clutch line: Replaced the brake lines a few years back with SS lines, just gonna match the clutch line now.
-New radiator hoses: Replacing the current with new OEM hoses. They're probably 19 years old at this point so long overdue.
-Ninja 500 front brake master cylinder: Popular upgrade for the front brakes. Smaller diameter bore, so more lever travel but stronger pressure.
-Arashi Wave rotors: Chinese made front rotors, good feedback from the forums on them so I figured why not? Pairing with new EBC HH pads so hopefully it'll stop better now.
So yeah, with the power increase (looking like it'll go from 95 up to 125-130 hp) and new front brakes, it'll probably feel like a new bike come spring time. I'm hoping to get new suspension bits on there too, probably Bitubo rear shocks and Racetech gold valves in the forks, just gotta wait for some financials to clear.
Gonna be 7F (-14C) tonight so yeah, I'm not itching to get it ready haha. Jealous of all you that are out there riding still. Hope winter goes well for you northern hemisphere folks.