Well, that's all for this build...for now.

I am very proud to see what I started with and where it's come, especially for my first ever build. I hope you all like it, and thanks to all those who followed this build.

There was a lot of work done, not all cosmetic either The bike was completely stripped, all bearings and seals replaced, wiring redone (including stator outputs), and a lot of other "get it running" type stuff. When I bought the bike it didn't run proper (was dropping a cylinder), and the chain was misaligned by an inch (among other things). Now she's all straight, running great, all tuned up and ready to go. It still needs some jetting, but it's rideable! I'd estimate I have well over 250 hours into the bike and probably 90% of that was maintenance and rebuilding. The other 10% being cosmetic.

Here's the Spec list!
Acerbis Flyscreen
Acewell Gauges
Drag Style Handlebars
Barend Mirrors
Harri's ZX Racing Grips
Harley Davidson 883 Sportster Fork Mount Signals
Yamaha Virago Handlebar Clamps
Handlebar Risers (old valve springs)
Single Stage Gloss Black Paint
Frame painted Gloss Black
1999 Yamaha R6 Subframe/Plastics/Seats/Taillight
R6 subframe modified extensively
Custom Monster Energy Coolant Overflow bottle
Sprockets used for frame/subframe gussets
Chopped Bandit Exhaust Canister
Vortex Sprockets/RK Chain Set (stock/+5)

One-off owner/friend built parts include:
Exhaust Hanger
Exhaust Can
Subframe/Frame Gussets
Stainless Undertail
Subframe Mounts/Lifters
Bellypan Joints
Battery Box


All Mechanical Work Done by Owner and Friends
- Steering Stem Bearings
- Fork Seals
- Wheel Bearings and Seals (front and rear)
- Carbs cleaned. rebuilt, and sync'd
- Valve adjustment and timing adjustment (don't get me started)
- Swingarm Bearings and Seals
- Stator Output Wiring (thanks Brad!)
- All other wiring and electrical


Now, because it's a long post already, here's my Thank You's.

Melinda, you rock baby, thanks for putting up with me! And thanks for cutting the "endo" decals on the tank.

To all the friends that have pitched in to get this done be it with screwdrivers, cameras, words, or inspiration.
- Joe Dunderdale (BritJoe) - the brackets, the support, the garage space and tools, the guidance, the inspiration and the friendship. This bike would not have been completed without your help.
- Brad Chorney and Dan Bruce - My instructors at school. Fountains of Knowledge and two of the most ingenious people I have ever met. Thanks for the knowledge, guidance, the input and for staying late more than once in shop so I could continue to work. Thanks for everything you've provided, including the career. It was a pleasure being your student.
- Jeff Dewald (Sev) - the moral support, the mechanical help at school, the blog entries and their excellence, the input, and the friendship.
- D McCormick - more moral support, a great friendship, so cool ideas, the extra set of hands and the cool Exile Cycle hat!
- Ernest Barbaric - the addiction...what more can I say? You got me hooked on this concept!
- Lanny Irwin - The plastic welding, great job man, the bellypan looks like new!
- Brad Ewing the Welding Instructor - ummm....the baking? No, the finish welding you did for free, on a tight timeline to make everything come together.
- Derek Pauletto at Trillion Industries - The inspiration and passion for custom work, the fabrication, the input.
- The crew at Universal Cycle - getting me the parts on time and the extra set of hands that was always available, you guys rock.
- Ryan Jarmaine - the paint and bodywork...someone else fell through on their commitments, but whether you hated the job or not, you did fantastic work for what you had to work with (a 4x6 room in a dirty quonset), and you did it on a tight damn deadline. Thanks for everything man!
- Ian and Amanda Tong of Signetix - the local team who did awesome in a short time frame to hook me up with the Monster Energy themed graphics.

I know I'm missing a bunch, I'll add them as I remember. If I've forgotten you directly, email me and I will give you your dues!

Lastly, the online resources that have been priceless in this build
www.zx6e.net The single BEST resource, online or otherwise for ZX6 owners.
www.groundpilots.com
and of course, the guys who started the buildoff, www.customfighters.com

It has been tedious, pleasurable, hard, and fun to do this...keep an eye out for the next one!



THANKS!
Josh


PS I am not in any affiliated or sponsored by Monster Energy, I just love drinking Monster Green!