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ZXR400 "How do I..."

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Hi all, am intending this to be a growing list of how to perform things on your bike, with clear pictures and well written guides. If you think something existing should go in here please provide a link to the page, please also keep adding things that we dont currently have pictures for and ill try and sort something out as i start to put my bike back together :D

Bike Identification
ZXR400 H, J, L and M models, all years listed
Manuals for H model, L model supplement, H1 Kit racing modifications, L model owners handboox, L9 buyers guide
Microfiche for H1 and J1, L1-L3, L4-L8, ZX-4G

Fuel system
How do i remove the fuel tank and airbox to change the air filter or get access to the carbs
How a ZXR400 CV Carb Works
How to strip and clean your carbs
How to adjust your carbs jets/float heights/pilot screws
Carb balancing

Cooling system


Engine and transmission
How to fit a new camchain and set the timing correctly
How to check your valve clearances and change shims

Clutch

Final drive


Wheels/tyres


Brakes
Rear master cylinder rebuild

Suspension


Steering


Exhaust


Frame


Electrics
Diagnosing charging faults
Full colour non-Italian H1-2 wiring diagram
Full colour UK L1-4 wiring diagram and race-loom mods
Full colour UK L5-8 wiring diagram
1994 Fuse box disassembly


im thinking as a starting point we need the following:
-how to change bulbs, so front, indicators, rears, instrument bulbs
-fork seals, oil and air gap
-wheel bearings
-brake pads front and rear
-brake bleeding from wet as well as dry/new
-how to setup the bike for your body position
-front/rear sprockets and chain
-clutch plates
-brake disks front and rear
Last edited by banner001 on Sat Jul 28, 2018 11:31 pm, edited 11 times in total.
UK ZXR400 L3 (1993) - Fully restored and on the roads, my green beast!
JPN ZXR250 A2 (1990) - Revs to 19,200rpm... 'nuff said :smt003
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Hey banner chuck this in the carb section

viewtopic.php?f=115&t=15099&hilit=Float+height

I know it crosses over with your guide alit but it does go into setup of float height etc
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Post by Miles »

Brilliant guide on checking shims

viewtopic.php?t=8002
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Re: ZXR400 "How do I..."

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good finds, both added
UK ZXR400 L3 (1993) - Fully restored and on the roads, my green beast!
JPN ZXR250 A2 (1990) - Revs to 19,200rpm... 'nuff said :smt003
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