Recently picked up the bike from a friend that had layed it down, i figured it would be a great winter project for me.. i took off all the busted fairings and got a better look at the motor its in great shape. However, the clutch cover is cracked and the radiator needs to be replaced.Since my budget is extreamly small I have decided to go with the "Street Fighter" look.. Im wondring if i can use a slimer radiator.

 

Welcome, DC. Your bike makes me nervous. ZX-12's are heavy. When they go down, they tend to hit pretty hard. Pull the clutch cover and take a GOOD look at that clutch basket for any sign of damage. As for the radiator.....yes; you probably could install a smaller one, but, your fan operation will be critical. Serious overheating does bad, bad things to an engine. Double-check the (steering) headstock for damage from the previous owner's crash. Make sure the bike is tracking straight.
Post up some pics. That might calm me down....
Welcome again.

 

Thanks for your responce... The only issue the radiator has is a separation of the compressed nipple for the house on left side directly under the cap.... Its aluminum so I can't weld it... There is no doubt that the bike went down hard.... It seems to be tracking correctly but, its a concern for me as well. My goal is to have it ride ready in the spring...

 

I would not skimp to a smaller rad for this ride. Just my thinking on that.

Congrats on the new toy and welcome to KF