im going to look at a zx-12 today for my indy
should i be looking for anything specific as the engine it's self is no longer in a bike???
thankyou for any replies


[Edited on 30/7/07 by eccsmk]

[Edited on 30/7/07 by eccsmk]



[Edited on 30/7/07 by eccsmk]

[Edited on 30/7/07 by eccsmk]

Hi
All you can really check for is visual external damage and that it turns over smoothly.
Make sure all the bits needed to run it are present and correct, and that the engine number is unmolested.

Good luck
Al.



Originally posted by eccsmk
im going to look at a zx-12 today for my indy
should i be looking for anything specific as the engine it's self is no longer in a bike???
thankyou for any replies

thank you kindly ill see what i find

Ask lots of questions and make sure it comes with all the sensors needed to get it running. The air intake temp sensor and ram pipes are actually fitted into the frame and can be easily overlooked. Make sure you get these. Also, try and get the fuel pump and fuel sender unit which are located in the fuel tank, together with the sealing gaskets. Also, if you can, try and get the clocks. This will hopefully verify the mileage.

Like Al says, check the engine number hasn't been tampered with and look for any external damage.

Nice choice of engine BTW. Good luck!

Phil

[Edited on 21-7-07 by Hellfire]

Not in Spalding is it ?

i now own zx12 with full loom all guages inc tank sender all switches from handlebars. cant wait collect chassis on tuesday

Congratulations. You won't be disappointed.

Phil

just to add started stripping seats down ready to start retrim and found some wheels too
im trying to get my head round the wiring and whether or not to use the sierra stalks
ill try keep plenty of pic's and keep everyone posted on my progress


[Edited on 22/7/07 by eccsmk]

What year engine is it? We may have a suitable wiring diagram, in case you don't already have one.

Phil

the engine is 2004
i dont have any wiring diagrams as yet
im going to collect my kit tomorrow so i might be in touch soon

chassis is now here all primed floor tray is drilled ready for riveting on,
engine is cleaned ready for fitting
just need my hubs sending away to be blasted and painted
pics to follow

Ours is also a 2004 engine. Give us a shout if you want a copy of the wiring diagram, or owt else for that matter.

Phil

thankyou kindly
heading to garage now to clean and prime wishbones and engine cradle ill take the camera with me and if it's not too late ill pop some progress pics up

Bimey - The latest hellfire diary should almost be a step-by-step guide for you.

Lovely!

it is a very handy site i must say i dont want to follow it too much tho as i wouldnt like to build an exact copy of the hellfire machine.

forgot to say a thankyou to the boys at mk they were on good form on tuesday and 3 of us blagged a ride in that mental gsxr powerd car
and for the record its bloody quick


[Edited on 26/7/07 by eccsmk]

Wouldn't worry too much about that, it's one of the tidiest cars iv'e ever seen, copying wouldn't be a bad thing Good to hear you got the engine ok btw.

Al.



Originally posted by eccsmk
it is a very handy site i must say i dont want to follow it too much tho as i wouldnt like to build an exact copy of the hellfire machine.

ive never seen it in the flesh but i wouldnt mind having a look round it
glad to have the engine but in my usual rush ive lost my gear change lever doh!
never mind ill find one

big big thankyou to the boys of hellfire got the chance today to see this brilliant machine
big thanks to keith for all the information

well all my suspension arms etc are now on so i thought i'd try the diff and it's 7.5 inches wide so will not fit the chassis doh