JZX
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posted November 23, 2008 03:22 PM
Back with a vengence(sort of)
I have read a few threads on here, I see there still some guys from 7 years ago! Bikeland,labusas,etc.
I decided to get back on 2 wheels again, my own two wheels that is. I have rode some, but finally gave in. I am picking up an 05 ZX-10 in the morning. Was waiting to save up for an 08 Busa, but just out of my cash-range.My crash a few years back turned me off-but it's been eating at me ever since to get back into it, although not as hard core.
Anyway, it's good to be back. I'm gonna need a mod list, since I like the strait line.
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06 ZX14 65"
Best 1/8 mile 5.68@126.4 on a 1.41 60'
Best 1/4 mile 8.87@152.7 on a 1.47 60'
  
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warbird
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posted November 23, 2008 04:00 PM
Welcome back!  Great choice for a bike................. 
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JZX
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posted November 24, 2008 08:38 AM
I picked the bike up last night. I definately under-estimated it.
It is stock gearing with a Yosh TR3 can.
You can hear the exhuast valve open and close when key is turned on or off, that's kinda weird, can that thing be oiled? Makes an annoying sound.
Bike is in good shape over all, just an issue with some fluid of some sort on the left side of the motor, right around the front sproket cover. Seller explained to me before I rode it home that a coolant line needed a new hose clamp, and would leave a drip on the floor after riding. I haven't pulled the side faring off yet, but it looked like oil to me at first, but it might be where the coolant/water is soaking the chain on the front sprocket, and what I am seeing is chain lube being washed down by the coolant?? Not sure what else to check, but I couldn't find any leaking hose visible with the faring still on,visible clamps looked/felt tight.
I just hope it's not the cases or something.
I guess I sould remove the secondary butterflies? Any hints/tips would be appreciated.
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06 ZX14 65"
Best 1/8 mile 5.68@126.4 on a 1.41 60'
Best 1/4 mile 8.87@152.7 on a 1.47 60'
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warbird
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posted November 24, 2008 02:46 PM
 Edited By: warbird on 24 Nov 2008 22:47
Naw...........leave the secondaries in. They open fast anyway and smooth out the throttle response. Find and fix the fluid leak,change the oil/filter, air filter and spark plugs, clean and adjust the chain, air up the tires, detail it and enjoy. HELL of a good bike. 
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JZX
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posted November 24, 2008 02:58 PM
I had to open it up last night on the way home from a 50 roll, shifltlight flashed 4 times , again, it kinda suprised me how hard it pulled with just a slip on. I'm gonna pull the left side off tonight and find the leak, already wiped the area dry, so I will idle it and see where it shows up.
I really like the color, you guys should see the HID's on that thing-I will try and get a pic of them tonight.
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06 ZX14 65"
Best 1/8 mile 5.68@126.4 on a 1.41 60'
Best 1/4 mile 8.87@152.7 on a 1.47 60'
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JZX
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posted November 26, 2008 08:33 AM
Update(not good). I
Last night, I pulled the left side faring off to find the source of the leak. It turned out to be oil. I pulled the hoses, water pump, then front sprocket, which was a pain in the azz, and found the source of the leak. Just in front and above the countershaft there is a glob of JB weld on the case, moist with oil..
I contacted the seller, which offered to take the bike back and exchange for the cash I gave him, as he seemed very surprised about the damage. I give him the benefit of the doubt, since he was the 2nd owner,
I really like this bike, it's the only color I want in a zx-10. I do not want a different color. Before I take the bike back, is there anyway to repair the case 100%? Or, is the only way to fix it replacing the cases, like I did on one of my ZX-12's.??
Man, I'm bummed out.... 
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06 ZX14 65"
Best 1/8 mile 5.68@126.4 on a 1.41 60'
Best 1/4 mile 8.87@152.7 on a 1.47 60'
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mrsantafe
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posted December 04, 2008 12:44 PM
Punt, good luck!
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2006 ZX14 gone
2006 ZX10r (Wifes street bike)
2004 zx10r (her race bike)
2002 ZX12 (still kicking a--)
2007 gsxr 1k (race bike)
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aliveagain
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posted December 04, 2008 06:44 PM
Don't settle,you deserve better.You've already had a crash,why risk another by a bike that might drip oil in front of the rear tire at an inopportuned moment.There is a reason it needed JB Weld.If you think you can get another set of cases cheap then perhaps the seller will reimburse for the extra cost.Too many other bikes out there,I agree with the punt.
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JZX
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posted December 06, 2008 05:01 PM
I guess I need to change my avatar. Bike went back, seller declined to pay a portion for the cases,so I was reimbursed..
Haven't found another one yet, but still looking.
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06 ZX14 65"
Best 1/8 mile 5.68@126.4 on a 1.41 60'
Best 1/4 mile 8.87@152.7 on a 1.47 60'
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aliveagain
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posted December 06, 2008 07:59 PM
Keep searching the forums,there are alot of good deals out there.I'll bet you won't regret it soon.
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NinjaNick
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posted December 08, 2008 06:54 PM
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I have read a few threads on here, I see there still some guys from 7 years ago! Bikeland,labusas,etc.
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Weird, it says you joined in 2008 in your profile.
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SteveWFL
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posted December 11, 2008 03:57 PM
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I have read a few threads on here, I see there still some guys from 7 years ago! Bikeland,labusas,etc.
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Weird, it says you joined in 2008 in your profile.
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JZX
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posted December 12, 2008 12:43 PM
quote:
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I have read a few threads on here, I see there still some guys from 7 years ago! Bikeland,labusas,etc.
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Weird, it says you joined in 2008 in your profile.
Well I guess my memory isn't as good as yours, original password from way back, etc.
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06 ZX14 65"
Best 1/8 mile 5.68@126.4 on a 1.41 60'
Best 1/4 mile 8.87@152.7 on a 1.47 60'
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NinjaNick
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'08 ZX14 (Blue)
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posted December 12, 2008 05:38 PM
Edited By: NinjaNick on 13 Dec 2008 01:40
Oh, so now you're coming back under a new name with an attitude? Nice. 
You're sentence is put together badly, but I think I've put the pieces together of what you're tying to say.
It isn't our fault you can't remember a password and lost your computer for 7 years. I was just stating what your profile said. I wasn't getting an attitude at all until you decided to be a smartass. Maybe there was a reason you vanished for 7 years... anger management?
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Pilgrim
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posted December 17, 2008 10:33 AM
Did the chain break the cases??
I wouldn't buy it..
The glue doesn't transfer heat, that is why it's leaking.. You can weld it, but you really need it apart for that..
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brickman
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posted December 23, 2008 02:23 PM
jzx have you found a new bike? just wondering. the deal with the 05 sucked but i would just be glade to get my $$$$ back. good luck on the next one...and why any one would care what your join date is i don't get at all.
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NinjaNick
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posted December 30, 2008 05:50 PM
Edited By: NinjaNick on 31 Dec 2008 01:51
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...and why any one would care what your join date is i don't get at all.
Because I can. 
I don't care either. Weird huh? 
Man makes it clear he hasn't been on here for 7 years.
Another man just calmly states that his profile says he just joined. In other words, just curious to why it says that.
Man who created thread acts like a jackass and spouts off attitude.
That sums it up right there. Back to your regular scheduled programming....
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