posted April 01, 2004 02:35 PM
ZX10R decision Has anyone sold their ride that they thought would NEVER,EVER happen and regret buying the 10r,probably none of the cool newness hasn't even worn off yet,so opinions might be bias toward the 10r.As you can read I'm trying to figure out which way to go.
posted April 01, 2004 02:42 PM
My old bike was a Bandit 1200 with a 1216 piston kit, GSXR cams, and Holeshot exhaust and jet kit.
I honestly miss the huge mid-range (90 ft-lb at 6500 rpm) and comfort of the Bandit. The ZX only makes 80 ft-lb peak. Hell, the Bandit makes more than 80 ft-lb from 4,500 to 9,000 rpm.
But. . . there's something to be said for owning the latest and greatest machine made.
Anyone want a killer deal on a low-mileage, hopped-up Bandit?
posted April 01, 2004 03:32 PM
The 10R is so trick that it will be hard for me to regret buying. What are you riding now Elrwfo. You might have read that it may not make a good two up bike. Good Luck
Mike
posted April 01, 2004 04:07 PM
I've got a race/track bike,a Honda Hawk GT 650,it's never seen the street,very cool,bought and paid for.Street bike is a zrx 1100,punched to 1109,zx11 cams,stage 3,kerker meg,works shocks,race tech forks,yada yada,bought and paid for.It's comfortable,140h.p.,old school,kinda like me.I told myself that I'd never sell it,problem # 1.Three bikes is overkill,problem # 2.I've already got a loan,if need be,found a smoking deal on a green one of course.Just know that the zrx is a great all-around bike.
posted April 01, 2004 04:51 PM
I went to the 10R from a sweet '01 Gixxer 1000, stock except for a full TiForce exhaust , PC3, and kevlar lines. Haven't missed it for a moment. The new bike feels like it's in an entirely different class.
posted April 01, 2004 05:06 PM
marco thats good the hear. I just sold my 01 gixx. I crate it up to leave for Cali soon. I wondered if i would miss it. I have an orange zx on order. No bike for now glad the weather sucks in ohio. First nice day I will be pissed. Kawasaki needs to ship some zx10r's soon.
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posted April 01, 2004 05:18 PM
My dealer has only had 1 black. No green or orange. I have been first on list for a few months. I have only heard of 1 dealer getting an orange and it was sold. They said it may be may or june till I get an orange.
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posted April 01, 2004 05:48 PM
ZRX is a great bike, having the titles is also a plus. Sounds like you already have a nice combo. My advice would be to stay away from the dealerships before you get hooked. The blue ones are capable of causing one to forget reason. Good Luck . . . hard to pass on a killer deal
posted April 01, 2004 06:08 PM
like marco, i traded in my '01 gixxer...a lot of regrets on the way to drop it off...no regrets after riding the 10r...i agree 100% with marco's statement that the 10r is in a different class...the bike is incredible
posted April 01, 2004 07:08 PM
We're off to AL tomorrow night to pick up my Green 10R. I'm also coming off a Gix1K and am glad to hear that eyeryone loves the new sled.
Pictures from the break in rides in the NC mountains upon return.
posted April 01, 2004 10:18 PM
It all depends what you want. I got rid of a hayabusa (too heavy and too long). IMHO, the 10r is a great bike (except for those mirrors - the worse I've ever owned)
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Dan
04 ZX10r (Track only)
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posted April 05, 2004 02:30 PM
Salt, where you at in OH? I'm in south central OH but haven't been able to look for 10R availability since I have prior commitments with the wife. Maybe later in the summer. Cross your fingers.
posted April 05, 2004 06:00 PM
I wanta: Good news I have a green now just workin the paper thing out. Should have it soon. I am in Columbus Ohio West side. The shop also has a black in stock.
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