bafflebrain
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posted November 06, 2004 07:25 PM
 Edited By: bafflebrain on 6 Nov 2004 19:35
your general impression of your ZX10r
Much like the rest of you I am very much a Kawi fan. Started 12 years ago on a ZX600r and moved to ZX7r that I am currently riding. I do about 400km/week commuting(mostly hwy) and 200km weekend riding the twisties where I live.
I have been watching the ZX10r with interest and now have the opportunity to upgrade to one. I can use some advice / experience in term of using it as an all around bike - mostly commuting weekdays and agressive riding on the weekend. I don't think I will be doing any touring - the bike isn't designed for that. I will probably take in some track time to get more out of the bike. How expensive is insurance, how hard is it on tires, comfort etc. Thanks
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boman
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posted November 06, 2004 07:35 PM
Edited By: boman on 6 Nov 2004 19:38
Do it man !!! You wont regret it.It is a real head turner.I get lots of questions about it when filling up with gas.Seems like everyone has read or has heard it is a "BAD" machine.I have around 3500 miles on the original tires.My insurance thru Progressive runs around 700.00 a year.It runs strong and handles well.Good luck.
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kz2zx
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posted November 06, 2004 08:04 PM
Edited By: kz2zx on 7 Nov 2004 06:48
Whoo. Where to begin?
It's a dream to ride.
It's easy for me to insure, only about $600/6 mo. (cough, cough).
I cannot say [edit] enough [/edit] how well suited this bike is for my kind of riding, I have never felt it's like.
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Hamilton
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posted November 06, 2004 08:18 PM
Bad stuff = mirrors and tach.
Good stuff = everything else.
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otto65
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posted November 07, 2004 06:36 AM
You cannot help but to laugh under your viser when riding this missle. Nothing (almost ) will out accelerate this thing. 3rd gear power wheelies! Handles mint, when equipped with a steering damper. The stock 218 Dunlops lasted about 2000 miles. Put on a set of 014 Bridgestones and never looked back. Insurance for my old self is about $700.00 a year. Just buy one and dont worry about the price of admission to this ride..
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crispin
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posted November 08, 2004 04:35 AM
I would make love to it if it was possible.
If I wasn't married I would probley keep in inside of my house.
I find myself staring at it all the time.
Does that answer you question?
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rubber pants
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posted November 08, 2004 09:48 AM
Most fun I've ever had on one wheel! 
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avdigigeek
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posted November 08, 2004 10:09 AM
It's more fun in the first 2 gears then my CBR F4 in all 6 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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bafflebrain
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posted November 10, 2004 08:00 PM
Edited By: bafflebrain on 10 Nov 2004 21:13
I visited a local Kawasaki dealer today to look at one closely...it is a great looking bike. The ergo is much better than the zx7r, sloping tank, up and back rearset placement, and the close reach to the bar all suited my 5'7" frame. The downside is that I could barely touch the ground with both feet. I am certain that I will eventually get use to the ZX10r but a bit uncomfortable with the seat height. Last thing I want to do is to lower the rear because that would affect the handling.
I also sat on both the 2004 ZX6r and the new 2005 ZX6r - both are a bit more suited to my height with the seat 3/4" lower than the ten. However I don't want to give up the torque. Plus I really don't like the ZX6r front end and the undertail exhaust make the 05 rear end absolutely huge.
Unfortunately the dealer won't let me test ride unless I sign a sales order conditional on the test ride. Anyone here also height challenged and found this to be of no consequences?
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fish_antlers
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posted November 10, 2004 08:10 PM
Where and when did you sit on a 2005 ZX-6R out of interest?
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54boyz
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posted November 10, 2004 08:18 PM
yes,,,i was somdering that too,,,he wauld have to be in canada, wouldnt you say fish??? thats crazy
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fish_antlers
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posted November 10, 2004 08:23 PM
ahh.. indeed he is from BC... good call there... you craazzzzzzy!
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54boyz
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posted November 10, 2004 08:34 PM
oh yes,,,,i am won krazy, well,,,we wont go there,,,im so lgad im tall,,,that way i dont have to worry about touching,,,my deal is if a 600 could even cary my big arsehehehe, caN YOU REMEMBER WHAT THE GUY FROM MUZZY SAID AT THE SHOW? I rrrealy need a can man,,,hey,,,im a poet and i didnt evern know it,,,hehehe
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junior s
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posted November 10, 2004 09:10 PM
now if only the poet could learn to spell and perhaps punctuate ...
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bafflebrain
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posted November 10, 2004 09:11 PM
Edited By: bafflebrain on 10 Nov 2004 21:11
quote:
Where and when did you sit on a 2005 ZX-6R out of interest?
Just this afternoon. At the best bike dealer around....Burnaby Kawasaki of course
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fish_antlers
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posted November 10, 2004 09:55 PM
They sponsor this site BTW..... mention yer a member
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avdigigeek
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posted November 11, 2004 12:23 PM
quote:
Anyone here also height challenged and found this to be of no consequences?
I'm not realy hight challenged so much but I can barely touch the ground on the thing tippie toes all the way.
Still getting used to it.
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54boyz
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posted November 11, 2004 08:19 PM
You'll have to forgive my crude spelling and anything else that comes out of my mouth Junior,,,,,you must remember,,,,,me is frum okliehomie,,,,im doin good to refrain from using doubble apostrophy words like Y'arn't and ya'kain't,,hehehe
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marco383
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posted November 12, 2004 05:07 AM
My 10R followed an '01 Gixxer 1000, which followed a '98 R1. What amazed me is how much smaller and lighter the Kawi felt than the Gixxer. A little rough around the edges 'though; lots of buzzing and gear noise. Biggest disappointment was the dyno numbers (149.8 vs. 149.3 for the Gixxer). Of the three bikes, the red and white R1 was probably my favorite.
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junior s
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posted November 12, 2004 05:43 AM
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You'll have to forgive my crude spelling and anything else that comes out of my mouth Junior,,,,,you must remember,,,,,me is frum okliehomie,,,,im doin good to refrain from using doubble apostrophy words like Y'arn't and ya'kain't,,hehehe
OH , uh , I guess that explains it , Yall and ya kinfolk have a real nice day ; y'hear
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posted November 14, 2004 11:23 AM
Its all that and a bag of chips.
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bayouzed
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posted November 24, 2004 12:51 PM
one bad azz boiling black cauldron of pure EE-vil
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ronnie simpson
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posted November 24, 2004 07:10 PM
bro, you will NOT be disappointed with a 10. to tell you the truth, it is the most comfortable bike i have ever ridden. you could EASILY tour on this bike, as well as everything else. i cant get over how comforrtable it is. it fits me like a glove, im 6' tall, but im sure the seating position would suit you, too. I LOVE THIS MOTORCYCLE, AND I CANT STOP RIDING IT. i rode it in pouring rain today, just because it had been raining all week, and i hadnt ridden it, but i love riding it that much. it is such a pleasure to ride. i can not get over how much fun i have on this bike. it is hard on rear tires, but not any harder than any other literbike, from what i've heard. GET ONE, YOU WILL NOT REGRET GETTING ONE. i LOVE, REPEAT, LOVE, this bike.
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diabolic
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posted November 25, 2004 11:26 PM
What a top bike, what is kawasaki going to do next, I thought my ZX7R was fun. Anyone thinking of buying a 10R shouldnt think too long, you would be wasting riding time.. First thing you have to do when you pick your 10R up, get a good can or system, and get a fender eliminator, and a steering dampner... Maybe a front sprocket and PCIII USB. I did, add a rear seat cowl and you have a weapon...... Green, Black, Blue, Orange, I dont care as long as it a 10R
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