zx1kr
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posted July 27, 2004 08:19 PM
Any Tranny Problems? No ZX-10R in 2005?
Twice this weekend I ran into Gixxer owners who said they had friends who had tranny failures on their zx-10rs'. On top of that both said they had heard that Kawasaki will not continue the 10R in "05". I keep up on all the mags & other than the pre-production false neutral between 3rd & 4th I have never seen anything to substantiate either of these claims. Maybe just some bruised Gixxer Egos.
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bovinespongiformencephalo
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posted July 27, 2004 08:25 PM
Lots of issues with downshifting. There may be a serious flaw in the tranny. It'll be back in 05 though.
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zx1kr
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posted July 27, 2004 09:00 PM
You are experiencing that with your 10? I have about 2200 miles on mine right now, I'am blown away with how this bike downshifts. I hope that there isn't a problem. I would hate to lose confidence in this tranny. I haven't even missed a gear yet! That slipper clutch let me drop 2 or 3 gears hard w/o even a wimper.
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fish_antlers
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posted July 27, 2004 11:20 PM
Uh.... zx1kr..... I cant remember a report of a single tranny failure on this site and this is the largest ZX-10R owners group in the world (currently).... as for your friends claim that the bike wont be back in 05.. ...
well.... let's just say perhaps your friends should pass the bong... they've had more than enough 
bovine.... "There may be a serious flaw in the tranny" ... really? like what?
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sp500
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posted July 27, 2004 11:32 PM
no problem over here. 
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DB
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posted July 27, 2004 11:36 PM
sounds like rumors and propaganda
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Dan
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snake eye
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posted July 28, 2004 02:35 AM
They wish that our 10r wouldnt came back, hehe!
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crispin
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posted July 28, 2004 03:13 AM
I have never had a problem with my bike at all.
It is the best bike I have ever owned, period.
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blackzx1kr
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posted July 28, 2004 03:25 AM
wishful thinking for Gixxer owners!
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kz2zx
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posted July 28, 2004 04:18 AM
Bovine - clutchless downshifts? What are you getting at, man?
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zx1kr
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posted July 28, 2004 04:25 AM
I figured it was crap. I knew if I put the ? out here & anyone did have a problem, it would get posted. I love this Bike & my tranny operates flawlessly!
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big daddy
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posted July 28, 2004 06:13 AM
as does mine.
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k bryant
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posted July 28, 2004 08:08 AM
as does mine.
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Boman
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posted July 28, 2004 08:20 AM
mine too.
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posted July 28, 2004 09:29 AM
And mine - 6600 miles and counting.....
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crispin
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posted July 28, 2004 09:47 AM
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And mine - 6600 miles and counting.....
WOW 6600 miles.
You must be able to ride you bike to work everyday?
I ride mine alot and have only 1400 miles on it.
I bought mine the first week that they came out as well.
More power to you!
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JNM
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posted July 28, 2004 10:02 AM
No problems here - best streetbike I have owned.
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otto65
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posted July 28, 2004 10:37 AM
The only tranny problems I've had is most likely me. You see ,when shifting into 2 gear and snapping the clutch while pinning the throtle the bike lays out 479 feet of long rubber marks. Yea the tire was cold but still cool. real crowd pleaser.
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fish_antlers
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posted July 28, 2004 10:40 AM
 Edited By: fish_antlers on 28 Jul 2004 11:41
the only problems trannies usually have is "losing their tuck" 
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burgerking
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posted July 28, 2004 10:47 AM
no problem with the tranny on mine, and I have read a story from some german owner who has already done 20.000 km, that is 12.500 miles for old non SI folks  ) on his without any problems
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posted July 28, 2004 10:47 AM
Yep - commute 26 miles daily and hit some canyon area almost every weekend.
Got it 4/2/04 and have had no problems with it at all - it's on it's fourth oil and filter and will see the stealership in a couple weeks for it's 7500 service ( I will likely do the oil and filter/check+gap sparkplugs myself and have them give it a once over and synch carbs for me).
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big daddy
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posted July 28, 2004 10:59 AM
do we have carbs??
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fish_antlers
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posted July 28, 2004 11:31 AM
I guess my comment went right over everyones heads.. .. oh well.. I got a good chuckle out of it
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roym3
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posted July 28, 2004 01:38 PM
Swingarm fluid leaks[at transmission connection[U-joint]] on nearly all ZX10's;see previous post.Huge problem.
Recall forthcoming I'm sure: ride at your own risk.
Tranny is way too scarry-urgent recall needed. Ride at your own risk.
The Factory/Dealer/Salesman is negligent for not telling me.We know they knew about it.
If the Factory doesn't offer PTSD counseling, after riding, what should we do?
This never happened on either ZX12,or my gentler[slower] Hayabusa.
Cannot sleep, and I have recurring nightmares,usually about losing my tuck, since I pinned the throttle and shifted 5 times.Especially the 1st, 4th and 5th shifts.
The pipe makers are liable also because they make it much more scary.So all the pipes need to be recalled.
Cannot work.Same reasons.
Irritibility,quick tempered.Nervousness.Nerve damage probably.
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TLR2000
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posted July 28, 2004 01:51 PM
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Swingarm fluid leaks[at transmission connection[U-joint]] on nearly all ZX10's;see previous post.Huge problem.
Recall forthcoming I'm sure: ride at your own risk.
Tranny is way too scarry-urgent recall needed. Ride at your own risk.
The Factory/Dealer/Salesman is negligent for not telling me.We know they knew about it.
If the Factory doesn't offer PTSD counseling, after riding, what should we do?
This never happened on either ZX12,or my gentler[slower] Hayabusa.
Cannot sleep, and I have recurring nightmares,usually about losing my tuck, since I pinned the throttle and shifted 5 times.Especially the 1st, 4th and 5th shifts.
The pipe makers are liable also because they make it much more scary.So all the pipes need to be recalled.
Cannot work.Same reasons.
Irritibility,quick tempered.Nervousness.Nerve damage probably.
LOL
Hey I told my therapist that in confidence, She's in big trouble now!
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