bazstard
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posted May 03, 2006 03:43 AM
new 2006 zx10r ???
Hello everyone new here ' just looking for some feed back' i just sold my 2005 modded zx10 and i am thinking of getting 2006 '
i have had 2004 r1 2005 k5 gasxr 1000 and i managed to last 2 weeks on the 2006 r6 before i had to get rid and jump on the zx10 i loved my 10 and am seriously wanting to get the 2006 model ' just it seems to be getting slated in the press etc etc . . . .
any thoughts or feedback ' cheers baz
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Fasta
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posted May 03, 2006 10:24 AM
Its a different bike to the 05 ten, so don't persue if you expect the old bike under new skin.
Its more like a mix between the old bike and the Gixxer. Personally I prefer the 06 ten over the K6 purely due its feel and handling.
Both my 06 ten's has / had a steering alignment related issue (see my posts) but the other 06 owners do not seem to have any issues in this department, t's my only gripe with the bike.
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Currently:
2007 ZX-14 (stock)
2007 ZX-6 (stock)
Before:
2 x 2006 ZX10-R (stock)
2006 GSX-R1000 K6 (Yoshi + PC)
2005 ZX10-R (HyperPro damper)
2007 Versys (stock)
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Rubber Pants
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posted May 03, 2006 01:16 PM
quote:
Its a different bike to the 05 ten, so don't persue if you expect the old bike under new skin.
Its more like a mix between the old bike and the Gixxer. Personally I prefer the 06 ten over the K6 purely due its feel and handling.
Apparently Cycle Wotld now agrees with you exactly too! (Not that thats gospel) .
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bazstard
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posted May 07, 2006 01:54 AM
hi just an update bought the o6 in black ' its mint, certinaly different from my 05 felt slower at first' but i think its just the power delivery is a lot smoother i have only done 200 mile so far' but am looking forward to getting out on it and clocking some miles up this summer '
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Turbo810
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posted May 07, 2006 05:43 AM
Congrats. I like the 06 bette then the 05. It is much smoother and more comfy.
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crip2nite
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posted May 07, 2006 06:20 AM
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It is much smoother and more comfy.
NOT!! Let's cut the crap....Comfort level is exactly the same and the reason it seems "smoother" is because the '05 is not as tame as the '06 and many of us like it that way! If I wanted "smoooooother" I would've gotten a CBR 
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TurboBlew
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posted May 07, 2006 07:06 AM
I really like the 05s. Ive yet to ride an 06 model. (hint hint to anyone in Jaksonviille..lol)
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zxhoya
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posted May 07, 2006 12:05 PM
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It is much smoother and more comfy.
NOT!! Let's cut the crap....Comfort level is exactly the same and the reason it seems "smoother" is because the '05 is not as tame as the '06 and many of us like it that way! If I wanted "smoooooother" I would've gotten a CBR
Calm down crip2nite, just his opinion. Have you had a chance to ride the '06 yet?
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crip2nite
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posted May 07, 2006 01:24 PM
 Edited By: crip2nite on 7 May 2006 14:25
As a matter of facto......an unequivocal...YES!
Was actually seriously thinking of maybe trading in the '05 for the '06 at Long Island Cycle and Marine. They tried their best to make that deal happen. I didn't like the way my legs were spread a little farther apart and I really felt the difference once I jumped back on my '05. I wouldn't trade it for the world and I'm glad I was able to test ride it in order to appreciate my purchase even more! 
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TurboBlew
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posted May 07, 2006 01:32 PM
crip you prude....... lol.
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bazstard
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posted May 17, 2006 07:21 AM
hiya ' done 700 mile now had first service' just braided lines single seat rear sets and carbon ackros stuck on' must admit i prefared the 05 bike for the first few hundered mile' but now i have a feel for the bike theres no way i would go back ' the 06 is a missile top end it just takes off' and its certiny no CBR crip2nite ' You got to move with the times son' or are you hangging on to your bike untill its a clasic .
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crip2nite
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posted May 17, 2006 12:04 PM
I guess I'll just sit here and play with my new turtle...
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salsa1
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posted May 18, 2006 04:54 AM
Edited By: salsa1 on 18 May 2006 05:56
first generation ZX-10R has the engineers best design regarding a linear power band and package is lighter ... few hp on top is not enough to make me want to trade and the pegs on the 06 are a bit higher .. both bikes rock.. trading in costs upsets the decision to trade up.. unless ya do track a lot I suppose .. my 2 cents and I am sticking to it cause I believe it is the truth .. just the way it is for me anyways...
I retrofited a kit for both headlights to work together...that was my only on going gripe and I got that fixed ...04 ZX-10R is a keeper .... I don't mind the looks of the 06 in black...I am sure it is a very cool bike to own as well..
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