My new ZX10R

[BIGBOSSMAN]

Here it is, just having some necessary bling applied integrated tail-light, undertail plate relocation etc).
I'll pick it up around 3.30 this arvo and bring it on home. To me...

[Cajun]

nice one, be cool to see the pics when ya ge tit home

[kiwifruit]

Mean! Giz a go :D

[boomer]

Are they gonna paint it black??


nice work fella...>!!!! congrats

[jrandom]

Mean! Giz a go :D

Get your own au.

I know you will.

[BarBender]

Lean, mean and green.
Nice one Gee. Enjoy!!!

[boomer]

Lean, mean and green.
Nice one Gee. Enjoy!!!

i was gonna say 'Lean'..???!!:shifty: but i remembered who i was quoting.. so i'll shadap....!!! :wari:

[BIGBOSSMAN]

Are they gonna paint it black??


nice work fella...>!!!! congrats


Yeh, they look good in schwarz - but being a traditionalist decided tht black aint Kwak if U know what I mean. Gotta get rid of the Kambrook kettle hanging off the side though, that's rank bro :no:

[kiwifruit]

What are you going to replace that kettle with?

[BarBender]

i was gonna say 'Lean'..???!!:shifty: but i remembered who i was quoting.. so i'll shadap....!!! :wari:

Come to papa

[AlBundy]

Nice machine.

By all accounts they are awesome to ride...

[BIGBOSSMAN]

What are you going to replace that kettle with?

I'm getting Warren (Virgin mufflers) to make a can for me, none of the slip-ons or full systems float my boat at the moment and his look really good. He'll anodise it bleck for me, it looks good and will sound horn so why not! He made one for 'Toeball' Biggles08 and it's really impressive, it just doesn't have Akrapovic or Sato written on the thing.
The Racefit Growler looks pretty good though, so maybe in a few months time...

[boomer]

I'm getting Warren (Virgin mufflers) to make a can for me, none of the slip-ons or full systems float my boat at the moment and his look really good. He'll anodise it bleck for me, it looks good and will sound horn so why not! He made one for 'Toeball' Biggles08 and it's really impressive, it just doesn't have Akrapovic or Sato written on the thing.
The Racefit Growler looks pretty good though, so maybe in a few months time...


im over my growler now bro.. too noisy and rude

[fatzx10r]

very cool, enjoy it man. thay are awsome machines:devil2:

[justsomeguy]

OOOHhhhhhhhhhhhhhh a ZX10 with no panties on..........:eek:

SOOOOOO happy for you - it's good to be the Big Boss huh?

What I mean to say is I fkin hate you and your nice bike, bloody bikers with their loud machines. Go catch a train like the rest of us you....:jerry:

[johan]

Nice!
Hope you take it to the track to show its true colour! :headbang:

[Matt Bleck]

VERY nice indeed, I hope you can hold back the tears when my old K3 goes around the outside of it at Taupo T8! :bleh:

[boomer]

VERY nice indeed, I hope you can hold back the tears when my old K3 goes around the outside of it at Taupo T8! :bleh:


ahahhaha ya cooooont...!!!

[yod]

oh thats mint

thats sooo fookin mint

[BIGBOSSMAN]

VERY nice indeed, I hope you can hold back the tears when my old K3 goes around the outside of it at Taupo T8! :bleh:

Arse! Yeh probably, something about being an old coont is the testosterone just aint there anymore. I used to be a nasty fuck when I played cricket, would bowl to take peoples heads off and I quit when I couldn't get fired up anymore.

But more of that talk though sonny, and we'll see who goes around who at turn 8 (shivers quietly...)!

[Matt Bleck]

Arse! Yeh probably, something about being an old coont is the testosterone just aint there anymore. I used to be a nasty fuck when I played cricket, would bowl to take peoples heads off and I quit when I couldn't get fired up anymore.

But more of that talk though sonny, and we'll see who goes around who at turn 8 (shivers quietly...)!
I'm just jealous.... :(

[ArcherWC]

very nice Gary. cant wait to see it growling in anger

[EJT]

Bloody nice mate. Looks like Mt Eden workshop. Enjoy. I like the growler on you tube fitted to the 08 zx10.....sounds sweet

[BIGBOSSMAN]

Spit - couldn't pick it up today, ran out of time. Still popped in for a looksie tho, here's some more views of the new beast.

[boomer]

Spit - couldn't pick it up today, ran out of time. Still popped in for a looksie tho, here's some more views of the new beast.

nice work.. i bet your like a kid on Christmas eve huh..??!!!

ps.... is that one of the dead sea scrolls on the left hand side of the swing arm..??!!!

[Bikernereid]

Pretty bike, shame not in black! But being old you are bound to be a traditionalist!!

[BIGBOSSMAN]

nice work.. i bet your like a kid on Christmas eve huh..??!!!

ps.... is that one of the dead sea scrolls on the left hand side of the swing arm..??!!!

Yes, it's the condensed swingarm version of War & Peace! Can't say I noticed that during my heavy breathing, that'll have to go eh!


One more sleep.....:niceone:

[cowpoos]

Here it is, just having some necessary bling applied integrated tail-light, undertail plate relocation etc).
I'll pick it up around 3.30 this arvo and bring it on home. To me...
I want!!!!!!!!!!!!

[BIGBOSSMAN]

Picked it up this morning, crap weather meant no chance to go for a decent spin but it feels very good, pretty good in the lower revs (up to 8K or so) - builds nicely up to there and I can tell it's just wanting to pick its skirt up and go.
It's easy to change direction on, feels like the '05 in that I'm sitting on the bike rather than in it, unlike the '06/07. The finishing is also much better than the 1st gen, no velcro anywhere (that I've seen anyway) and the bike is looking better and better.
Throttle control is much improved over my '05, there's no twitchiness or hesitancy when applying small throttle changes (only while running in of course, he he), and it has a much more sophisticated drivetrain.
Riding position is surprisingly sportier than my old bike, there's about the same amount of weight on the bars (shitloads with me!) but me old pins are bent a bit more - pegs area touch higher (and they are a vast improvement being mush grippier than the old ones). The bars seem slightly wider, and the previously considered pointless screen actually works effectively well, deflecting a lot of the oncoming wind on to my helmet and away from my brutish chest. Nice!
It's not as raw as the '05. We'll change that in due course...
I think I'm in love
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vxl8OhYKRRg

[fatzx10r]

it looks bloody good from the back with all that crap gone, just need to get rid of that can now and will look really bad arse

[kiwifruit]

I recon ditch the mirrors (and indicators :gob: ) for a CRG barend job.

[Fatjim]

I wish all you guys would stop buying all these horny bikes!

[2_SL0]

Very nice dude, hmmm it could be time to move to a 10 next year.

[sinfull]

Pretty bike, shame not in black! But being old you are bound to be a traditionalist!!
Hey i'm old ! But i'd paint it black hehehe

[Qkkid]

Picked it up this morning, crap weather meant no chance to go for a decent spin but it feels very good, pretty good in the lower revs (up to 8K or so) - builds nicely up to there and I can tell it's just wanting to pick its skirt up and go.
It's easy to change direction on, feels like the '05 in that I'm sitting on the bike rather than in it, unlike the '06/07. The finishing is also much better than the 1st gen, no velcro anywhere (that I've seen anyway) and the bike is looking better and better.
Throttle control is much improved over my '05, there's no twitchiness or hesitancy when applying small throttle changes (only while running in of course, he he), and it has a much more sophisticated drivetrain.
Riding position is surprisingly sportier than my old bike, there's about the same amount of weight on the bars (shitloads with me!) but me old pins are bent a bit more - pegs area touch higher (and they are a vast improvement being mush grippier than the old ones). The bars seem slightly wider, and the previously considered pointless screen actually works effectively well, deflecting a lot of the oncoming wind on to my helmet and away from my brutish chest. Nice!
It's not as raw as the '05. We'll change that in due course...
I think I'm in love
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vxl8OhYKRRg
:wari: I hear wheelies are great :love:
Welcome back to the ZX10 club matey

[TaNkSlApT]

Spit - couldn't pick it up today, ran out of time. Still popped in for a looksie tho, here's some more views of the new beast.

uuuuuuh........ i need a long cold shower after seeing these. oh fuck. too late.:tugger::

[BIGBOSSMAN]

Righty O then. Here is my little beauty at night, shit what a stunna to ride! And not quite an ugly duckling either eh!

[saul]

Very nice indeed:yes: Be great to see and hear it with the new can.:yes:

[zeocen]

Righty O then. Here is my little beauty at night, shit what a stunna to ride! And not quite an ugly duckling either eh!

I thought the '07 ZX-10 was the most perfect fitting bike for me..... until I sat on the '08 in Mt Eden MC while waiting on the paperwork for my 08 ER6. With just 5 minutes sitting on it stationary I can't imagine how much fun you are having, and for that, I hate you! :crybaby:

Seriously though, nice bike, screw the 'cross eyed' head lights, the bike is sex on wheels... I am even quite fond of the stock exhaust, definitely one of the better ones of late. I just couldn't get over the fact that a bike that, basically, is a track bike was more comfortable to sit on than the ZX14 or Concours next to it (goes for the 07 as well).

Again, hate, etc :D :beer:

[Tonka]

Congrats on the new toy BBM! Look forward to seeing the beast in the flesh!!

[BIGBOSSMAN]

Thanks Reubs, my new baby is hott ta trot mate! It's noticeably more powerful than the '05, front wheel likes to look up at the sky quite a bit.
What's it going to be like when I rev it above 10 grand eh :woohoo:

[Maha]

I love the menacing look it has front on.....:devil2:

[BIGBOSSMAN]

I love the menacing look it has front on.....:devil2:

To be honest Maha it took me a while to get used to the look of the bike, but now I'm hooked on it :woohoo:
Of course, the mind bending acceleration and effortless handling are to be expected; It's a Ninja after all:wari:

[Maha]

To be honest Maha it took me a while to get used to the look of the bike, but now I'm hooked on it :woohoo:
Of course, the mind bending acceleration and effortless handling are to be expected; It's a Ninja after all:wari:

Certainly has that 'fuck off outta ma way' attitude going on....:woohoo:

[blade1000]

hi there bike looks good with no tail end crap on. but on to the good news , your can is at the powder coaters, so let me know when you want to fit the baby

[BIGBOSSMAN]

Hey Wozza, I'll get rid of the Russell Hobbs next week I reckon - just do the 1000k run-in and then I'll be around to apply your finishing touch.
Apparently there is an exhaust butterfly valve thingy that has to come out as well, have a look at it when I pop over.
Sweet!

[blade1000]

hey check out my poll on mufflers

[MentalFacility]

If you live around Auckland i could give u a ride with my new CBR.

[honda929]

1000km run in!, best thing to do is cane it once its hot, for 50km then change the oil and your done.

[BIGBOSSMAN]

If you live around Auckland i could give u a ride with my new CBR.

You're on! SH16 is my usual hunting ground (watch out for ginger predators though), and there's always the xclnt SH22 run to Raglan.
Would be great to compare the latest Kwaka with your 'Blade!

[CHOPPA]

had a ride on the new 10 at puke on sat, scary fast!! it was doing 299 (on the speedo) before the kink then i clinked 6th and it kept going, so much fun

[MentalFacility]

You're on! SH16 is my usual hunting ground (watch out for ginger predators though), and there's always the xclnt SH22 run to Raglan.
Would be great to compare the latest Kwaka with your 'Blade!

Yeah. Might even do it coming weekend.

[BIGBOSSMAN]

Sweet - PM on its way...:headbang:

[MentalFacility]

Sweet as. Depends mostly on the weather tho. Im only gonna be pickin up the blade tomorrow. Ill contact you in the end of the week.

[Cr1MiNaL]

Hey Gary, awesome bike buddy. Congrats. Lets ride when I come back aight.

[CHOPPA]

Are you gonna bring it down for the moto tt track day friday?

[BIGBOSSMAN]

Are you gonna bring it down for the moto tt track day friday?

Hell yeah, got my spot on the trailer booked and accommodation organised already! It's gonna be good...

[BIGBOSSMAN]

Oh shit yeah, got the 10 back 2nite and she sounds like a muthafarkin hound from hell! I'm a bit worried it is too loud for the road, but Warren can make me a dB killer insert that'll drop the old decibel count. Sounds sweet tho, tomorrow before leaving for Taupo I'll chuck a DNA filter in. Pity there isn't enough time to dyno my baby, but rest assured; she's a quick Ninja this one boys (pity about the rider eh)

[MentalFacility]

Oh shit yeah, got the 10 back 2nite and she sounds like a muthafarkin hound from hell! I'm a bit worried it is too loud for the road, but Warren can make me a dB killer insert that'll drop the old decibel count. Sounds sweet tho, tomorrow before leaving for Taupo I'll chuck a DNA filter in. Pity there isn't enough time to dyno my baby, but rest assured; she's a quick Ninja this one boys (pity about the rider eh)

Any pictures?

[monkeymsea]

Hrrmmmm I wonder if my baby ninja will grow into that when its older lol :laugh:

[CHOPPA]

Howd ya enjoy the 10 around taupo! there a bit of a handfull aye! There a mod RT can do to those steering dampers to make em work