ninja rider
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posted May 01, 2004 12:29 AM
ZX10R : first impressions
Just finished the first part of the breaking in period of my new 10R(400 miles not strictly adhering to the manual) during which I gradually increased rpm to a max of 7 to 8000. (lots of accelerations and engine braking, using rpm instead of torque, lots of up and downchanges, letting all engine parts work as much as possible and an oil change after 300 miles)
Took the bike to the track in Folembray (France)for the first time on thursday. After several laps of warming up I gradually increased rpm to a max of 10.000 (I set the shift up light at 9500 to protect the engine from me being too zealous)
This bike is a beauty, it really listens to the riders' input. It is also very obviuosly a bike with much higher capabilities than my own. Though I was setting a relatively fast pace I didn't want to really let it go because of the braking in period.
Some first impressions in relation to what's written in the mags:
Gearbox functions very well, better than on my 12R, Didn't miss a single gear for the whole day (with and without use of clutch)
Slipper clutch functions superbly, no rear wheel locking even when downshifting 3 gears.
Cornering and stability: The bike is very stable and moves less than my ZX12 on the same track, steers very precisely and always follows the riders' input. you can almost "think" it into the curve. Corrections during cornering at lean and in-corner braking w.o. problem. I didn't experience any tendency to tankslap (The track surface is smooth and maybe I wasn't going round fast enough for that, I'm no race pilot)
The brakes function flawlessly and offer phenomenal stopping power which could be a problem during "emergency braking". No fading at all.
I am thoroughly impressed with this bike. Riders who still criticize it (this probably goes for all the other new 1000ers) have either ambitions as a Superbike or MotoGP pilot or are posers who should pay a visit to a shrink .......
Ninja Rider
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Michael Lee
Zone Head
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posted May 01, 2004 12:44 AM
Never realized how needed the clutch system would be going into my purchase. This will probably be a major update on a few bikes in the future. I had a gixxer friend tell me to put on on his 1K would be quite expensive. Thanks Kaw !!!
I have to remember to stay on top of my tyre pressure. Bike really felt alot different after I had lost a few pounds in the front and rear. About the only thing I would like to change in the near future is maybe a different headlight bulb for better night vision, and possibly a dampner and brake lines a little later. Just for the sake of it. Also going to keep up with Corbin, I seen where they make a seat for the Gixxer 1K so hopefully they will follow with a 10R saddle.
Congrats - Mike
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andy
Expert Class
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posted May 01, 2004 05:27 AM
 Edited By: andy on 1 May 2004 06:29
Ya know Michael, the headlight is easily adjusted? 
And something that just about everybody complained about when first bringing the bike home.
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engineermike
Expert Class
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posted May 01, 2004 07:26 AM
I was disappointed in the shifting action when I got the bike. It was harder to shift than my "old school" Bandit 1200 and way notchier than the GSXR1K's I've ridden.
But, after about 500 miles, it's freed up ALOT. It's now smoother and easier to shift than any bike I've ridden. Amazing how much difference a few miles makes.
Mike
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