shawnski
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posted November 03, 2006 07:09 AM
 Edited By: shawnski on 3 Nov 2006 08:22
16/42 sprocket installed
well finally took a day off and had local shop install 16/42 sprocket that ZX1Kr got for me( thanks ZX1Kr) took the bike for a little ride. wow 
tried first and second gear, big difference. i really need to get use to throttle, it is a monster.
i did not get any wheel spin in either gears .
speed error is about 8 to 10 miles vs. stock.
the only negative i say is couple of scrtaches on bike from local shop. one on the wheel, one on swing arm one on cover of the frame to remove the front sprocket.  and they never admit to it. well next time going to the shop we both are going to inspect the bike before they start doing any work. :d
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posted November 03, 2006 07:46 AM
shawnski, who are you using to do your work? I won't let either of the shops here on the South side of Houston touch my bike. Bad experiences with both.
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shawnski
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posted November 03, 2006 07:53 AM
i used to let motorcycle unlimited in 1960 west do the work for last couple of years and just recently was not happy with them and tried new place opened up called parts unlimited in 1960 and i45 by Hooters.
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posted November 03, 2006 09:23 AM
Maybe that's my problem. I've been trying to use the Kawasaki dealer network and their 16 yr. old trainees can't seem to get things right.
I'm coming up on valve service time and I just really don't want to do that myself.
I can do 1960 area but that's like 45 miles one way if I have to leave it. Maybe they will take an appointment and I can hang out with the Hooters girls while they do the work.
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shawnski
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posted November 03, 2006 09:31 AM
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Maybe that's my problem. I've been trying to use the Kawasaki dealer network and their 16 yr. old trainees can't seem to get things right.
I'm coming up on valve service time and I just really don't want to do that myself.
I can do 1960 area but that's like 45 miles one way if I have to leave it. Maybe they will take an appointment and I can hang out with the Hooters girls while they do the work.
that is great idea, i join you! :P
some weekeneds the same parking lot they have car show, mostly are corvetts,old camaros etc.... pretty cool .
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dubious
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posted November 03, 2006 09:13 PM
bikes are like women, don't let anyone touch em,
and if you want them serviced right, do it yourself 
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zx1kr
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posted November 03, 2006 09:23 PM
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well finally took a day off and had local shop install 16/42 sprocket that ZX1Kr got for me( thanks ZX1Kr) took the bike for a little ride. wow
tried first and second gear, big difference. i really need to get use to throttle, it is a monster.
i did not get any wheel spin in either gears .
speed error is about 8 to 10 miles vs. stock.quote:
Did you do a SpeedoHealer?
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dbeadling
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posted November 03, 2006 09:36 PM
just tell the monkeys to use the rubber tools on your bike next time you bring it in
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ZREXER
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posted November 03, 2006 09:59 PM
As Dubious well knows being a fellow Albertan, any decent mechanic is working in the oil patch making big dollars, the rest of the decent mechanics are probably working in automotive, it is the extremely rare gifted mechanic that actually works at any bike dealership these days....................if you can find one you are lucky. Any good bike mechanic could make far more dollars as a heavy duty mechanic
What passes as a 'mechanic' in most dealerships are kids that happen to like motorcycles.
You really need to buy a manual, maybe a few special tools and do your own maintenance. The first time you do a valve check may take you a day, but you know it is done right. If you can read, you can do the job.
Someone that is working on a 'flat rate' system is more concerned with how fast they can do the service work on your bike versus how well the work is done!
No one is going to take the care that you will working on your bike
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posted November 03, 2006 11:08 PM
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No one is going to take the care that you will working on your bike
I have worked on $100K+ cars and it requires a lot of attention at all times.............and most techs just don't - esp "cheaper" jobs.
$100K+ Custom Ford truck ................super nice show winner!
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shawnski
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posted November 04, 2006 07:03 AM
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bikes are like women, don't let anyone touch em,
and if you want them serviced right, do it yourself
you are right about that but i work too many hours and when i have sunday off i like to go riding not working on the bike.
i do oil change, tighten up chain and minor other maintenance myself.
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shawnski
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posted November 04, 2006 07:15 AM
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well finally took a day off and had local shop install 16/42 sprocket that ZX1Kr got for me( thanks ZX1Kr) took the bike for a little ride. wow
tried first and second gear, big difference. i really need to get use to throttle, it is a monster.
i did not get any wheel spin in either gears .
speed error is about 8 to 10 miles vs. stock.quote:
Did you do a SpeedoHealer?
not yet, i am thinking about it. let me ride for a while and see if it would bug the hell of me or not! good thing is speed shows more than what it actually is, so you always can go faster to catch up
i will let you know if i need one soon. thanks for quick service and shipment of sprockets.
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zx1kr
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posted November 04, 2006 12:37 PM
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well finally took a day off and had local shop install 16/42 sprocket that ZX1Kr got for me( thanks ZX1Kr) took the bike for a little ride. wow
tried first and second gear, big difference. i really need to get use to throttle, it is a monster.
i did not get any wheel spin in either gears .
speed error is about 8 to 10 miles vs. stock.quote:
Did you do a SpeedoHealer?
not yet, i am thinking about it. let me ride for a while and see if it would bug the hell of me or not! good thing is speed shows more than what it actually is, so you always can go faster to catch up
i will let you know if i need one soon. thanks for quick service and shipment of sprockets.
Problem is that if you do Hi speed runs the speed limiter will be shutting you down around 160mph. The speedohealer will eliminate the top speed limiter & allow you to not get dusted by the local zx10 or Gixxer 1K on the top speed.
Call me if you want one, I've got'em on the wall & I'll walk you through the set-up.
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shawnski
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posted November 04, 2006 02:11 PM
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well finally took a day off and had local shop install 16/42 sprocket that ZX1Kr got for me( thanks ZX1Kr) took the bike for a little ride. wow
tried first and second gear, big difference. i really need to get use to throttle, it is a monster.
i did not get any wheel spin in either gears .
speed error is about 8 to 10 miles vs. stock.quote:
Did you do a SpeedoHealer?
not yet, i am thinking about it. let me ride for a while and see if it would bug the hell of me or not! good thing is speed shows more than what it actually is, so you always can go faster to catch up
i will let you know if i need one soon. thanks for quick service and shipment of sprockets.
Problem is that if you do Hi speed runs the speed limiter will be shutting you down around 160mph. The speedohealer will eliminate the top speed limiter & allow you to not get dusted by the local zx10 or Gixxer 1K on the top speed.
Call me if you want one, I've got'em on the wall & I'll walk you through the set-up.
ok, thanks, i let you know.
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