Looking for info from ZX10R owners.

[Fishy]

Just wondering if anyone in the know or owners of the 04, 05 ZX10R could share a bit of info with me...

I am wanting to know what things you like and dislike about them and are there any known common problems with these models?

Thanks

[Postie]

from what i herd from people i have spoken to who own them, get the 06 ZX10.

[sAsLEX]

Earlier ones slap like a bitch and are on the brink of loosing control and are a handful on the road according to all the press I have read, but on that note alot have said they prefer the maniac style of the 04 compared to the new one.

Kinda opposite to the sedate nice handling of your bike.

Past cbr1rr owner has just upgraded to the 06 in black and another very rapid r1 rider has got an 06 as well, and these two people ride the wheels off there bikes

[Fishy]

from what i herd from people i have spoken to who own them, get the 06 ZX10.

natural progression maybe? or other reasons?

[Postie]

natural progression maybe? or other reasons?
i know someone who is not on the site, had an 04 ZX10 and did everything to it to get more power and better handling, spent a small fortune on it, the ZX10 06 came out, he rode it and bought it. Even after all he had done to his 04, the 06 was faster, more powerfull and handled better. Plus the 06 looks really hot. I saw TL Rider's new baby last night. He wouldn't give me the keys, can't think why, maybe its cos i'm not in the Torque club.........

[cowpoos]

I rode a 05 zx10r...test rode it that is before I got my gsxr750...
I loved it...it turned so fast ,presise.power is jaw dropping...its small...it felt smaller than the gsxr I have now and just as lite...in fact the zx10r would be a cats whisker away from the gixxer in handling...now one thing about the zx10r is the suspension is really heavily sprung and damped...so it suits really reall fast riding or heavyer riders well [85kg+] ... the main two reasons why I didn't buy it [as it was $500 more than the gixxer] was...WTF do u do with a 168kmph first gear! and I didn't know if I could trust my self with that amount of power as I've only been back riding road bikes for a year and a half after 8 years of not riding them...why not look at a gixxer 750? they as cheap as chips...aand bloody easy to ride fast [and with a tooth down on the front sproket almost as quick as a cbrthou]

[Fishy]

Thanks for that Poo's, some very good points there. Yes the Gixx750 is still a possibility too.

[Cajun]

Okay i brother in law as a zx10r. And they are a very very common bike among the fast boys around this area.

The power is very raw, but this is a good thing, and handling is nice, but seams twicity(i am use to suzukis with steering dampers), brakes didn't have the same inital bite as my 600's from same speeds, but once biting felt the same.

Alot of the 04-05 owners are upgrading to the 06, so you be able to pick them up for a song, biggest reason they are upgrading is the 06 is a far easier bike to ride fast than the 04-05, this is due to suzuki soften the bike up a bit, due to it got alot of.

But if ya get one for a good price easy enough get a steering damper and you be away laughing.

[Fishy]

Thanks Cajun, yeah I found the 05 quite flighty when I took one for a spin. A steering damper would be on the cards if I get one.

[cowpoos]

http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/Article_Page.aspx?ArticleID=650&Page=1

http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/Article_Page.aspx?ArticleID=837&Page=1

[Fishy]

Cheers Poo's those are pretty damn good articles eh!. The ZX10 looks pretty good on paper, just need to take one for a good long ride and decide for myself.

[loosebruce]

Well my 2 cents, no one has let me ride one, but if i didn't have the GSXR in my garage it'd be a ZX10R instead no question, think there was some issues with the front wheel, but that got sorted, prolly not as refined a bike as the R1 n co, but got the angry streak and thats what it's all about, maybe even more so than the GSXR............

[bugjuice]

yeah, the front wheel reportedly exploded at speed.. they recalled a batch of early '04 ZX10s and fixed those..

http://motorcycles.about.com/cs/motorcyclenews/l/blmotorecalls.htm

might help a bit for recalls. As for what they're like.. :spudwhat:
get on and ride 'em for yourself I guess!

[the yoshie]

traded an 98 gsxr1100 yoshie for 05 ZX10R blew my brains out the different in power and what it could do. But A steering damper is a must mind did not come with one thats the first thing I'm getting for it.

[Jonty]

yeah, the front wheel reportedly exploded at speed.. they recalled a batch of early '04 ZX10s and fixed those..

Well if you're gonna recall a bike for a problem, then that is a fairly good reason:laugh:

[bugjuice]

Well if you're gonna recall a bike for a problem, then that is a fairly good reason:laugh:
if ya gonna be picky on summat, i guess..

[Timetogo]

As an 05 owner the suspension is firmer than the competition so it works better the faster you go, most owners fit a damper. It turns in really really quickly, its FAST and it lifts the front easily under power if you swing on the throttle in low gears or hit sizable bumps. The competition has softer suspension and usually has a damper fitted from stock so its easier to ride from new i.e. so they take less time to get used to. However after reading all about them I couldn't believe how easy to ride mine was when I went for a test. Your granny could drive it if she didn't swing on the throttle.
Try this
http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/roadtests/zx10r2004/index.html
and this
http://www.zx-10r.net/
For what its worth I had my suspension revalved/stacked front/rear for less than the cost of a damper, I’m not convinced I need one.

[Timetogo]

Forgot to say, bin the standard dunlops if its still wearing them, go to pilot powers. Just doing that makes a massive difference the standard dunlops were/are shite :ar15:

[bugjuice]

TTG - where did you take your bike to get revalved? and was it using the standard stuff, or aftermarket stuff? and how much?
askin cos I'm gonna go thru the same stuff, and I'm sure some others would be interested too..

get the set up right, and you'd out-do most people who haven't touched theirs.. regardless of bike

[Fishy]

Hey Buggy, Matt at Mt Edens can do it or you could go see Norm Cobb in Ellerslie.

[Colapop]

I don't know shit about riding them but I do know the '06 has a shorter chassis than the '05. From another rider they're less twitchy than the '05 and the power is slightly smoother (supposedly).

[Matt Bleck]

I've also seen pics of a 04 with a cracked frame, I'll see if I can find it.....

[Madmax]

ZX10Rs are kind Mad as in Mad Dog with kitten Mad
F**ken good fun,the recall for the front wheel was done early
mine had the mains and big end engine bearing done but it was
a early model (had a strange noise, sounded like clutch rattle)
efectively blue printed, goes like stink now, I dont have a damper
but have learnt to live with it!
even with all its bad habbits out of three bikes i own
its still the most fun , but watch out for first gear wheel stands
(if the wheel just skims the ground it gives it a big head shake if you dont stand it right up)
9/10 for fun
I think i ride faster on my 750 though as it does not keep trying to swap ends
all the time
:devil2:

[Matt Bleck]

To many wheelies maybe??

[sAsLEX]

To many wheelies maybe??

TOO MUCH CHROME

[DMNTD]

...Plus the 06 looks really hot. I saw TL Rider's new baby last night. He wouldn't give me the keys, can't think why, maybe its cos i'm not in the Torque club....

You little cunt! :angry2: :angry2: And that coming from a fruit with Power Ranger boots? :angry2: :angry2: :angry2:
Didn't see your "bike" last night...maybe it's you that's all "torque" eh? :eek5:


PS: Get an '06 Fishy....:msn-wink:

[Grahameeboy]

TOO MUCH CHROME

Do you know what chrome looks like Mr kleenex...............??

[Qkkid]

could give Tlrider some info on the new R1 50th anniversary Yamahaaaaaaaaaa ahemmm the yellow one :slap: :wari: :lol: :buggerd:

[Timetogo]

TTG - where did you take your bike to get revalved? and was it using the standard stuff, or aftermarket stuff? and how much?
askin cos I'm gonna go thru the same stuff, and I'm sure some others would be interested too..

get the set up right, and you'd out-do most people who haven't touched theirs.. regardless of bike

After market valves with a different size shimstack in the front and decreased the number of shims in the rear. Matt (Mt Eden) seemed to think there were less shims in the 04 shock than the 05 so there are subtle differences. Was bout $600 total including labour.

As you said, set up is everything so it makes sense to sort the suspension on any bike. Look at the power to weight ratio of any modern sportsbike, add the weight of the rider and its not surprising that you need to make things a little more individual. Certainly makes riding a lot more fun :niceone:

[kiwifruit]

After market valves with a different size shimstack in the front and decreased the number of shims in the rear. Matt (Mt Eden) seemed to think there were less shims in the 04 shock than the 05 so there are subtle differences. Was bout $600 total including labour.

As you said, set up is everything so it makes sense to sort the suspension on any bike. Look at the power to weight ratio of any modern sportsbike, add the weight of the rider and its not surprising that you need to make things a little more individual. Certainly makes riding a lot more fun :niceone:

You still of the same opinion Timetogo?
Im (buying a 04 zx10 &) thinking of not fitting a damper and just letting shaun set it up without one...

[Fishy]

You still of the same opinion Timetogo?
Im (buying a 04 zx10 &) thinking of not fitting a damper and just letting shaun set it up without one...

Wicked stuff KF!, wicked choice of bike mate, look forward to seeing it some time soon.

[emaN]

...Im buying a 04 zx10...

ooooooo, so 'tis true!!! first time i've heard/seen you say it publicly

:2thumbsup

[kiwifruit]

haha, cheers guys :D
i have been thinking about it for some time now, been going a little mad tbh,
even made enquiries about a HONDA this morning :spanking:
could be blue, prolly be green.....
im excited! :lol:

[Matt Bleck]

the next motoTT trackday will be GOOD!!!!

[Cajun]

nice work KF

yeah sent it to shaun and then go from there weather you need a damper or not

[kiwifruit]

the next motoTT trackday will be GOOD!!!!

you bend you spend
in saying that, go hard bro

EDIT: bend or crack :shit:

[Matt Bleck]

I'll be gentle :blip:

[sollie]

Just wondering if anyone in the know or owners of the 04, 05 ZX10R could share a bit of info with me...

I am wanting to know what things you like and dislike about them and are there any known common problems with these models?

Thanks

Love it:2thumbsup

[kiwifruit]

Love it:2thumbsup
do u have a damper fitted?
whats your opinion on needing one?

[kiwifruit]

Fitted a damper today.... what a difference! :shit:
its less "entertaining" to ride now, doesnt slap around hard on the gas or over mid corner bumps.
Im glad i got to know the bike without a damper, made me respect it ALOT.