New bike ZX10R

**surfchick** · 25th October 2007, 07:57

Originally Posted by jrandom

Keep your weight mostly on the pegs. Use your core muscles to support your torso. If this is too hard, do situps and hanging leg raises every morning until it's not.

There should be very little, if any, weight supported through your wrists. Just lightly caress the grips. Speak softly to the bike through your body.

so true...
I used to have awesome abs & back muscles from all the surf competing i did..I USED to have a strong core... then I got a proper job... jelly belly... sort of... so not looking forward to the wrist pain as I'll be riding back to ak after the taupo track day. might be the only time in my life i'd be stoked to swap onto a gn

**crshbndct** · 25th October 2007, 23:10

i suggest making a device with a screw and a locknut that will limit your throttle and you can adjust the screw to allow more throttle when you want to - like a turn or 2 every month.

**DUCATI*HARD** · 26th October 2007, 07:23

become one with your bike,throttle control,be alert,enjoy it

**CHOPPA** · 7th November 2007, 20:17

its prob already been suggested but i reakon do a track day! I talked my old man into doing one on his zx14 and it changed his riding completly and the old lady felt heaps more confident on the back, he didnt try to set any lap records just gettin used to his bike in safe conditions...

**kitsune** · 18th November 2007, 19:48

Hi guys long time no post, yup still here just finished about 2000k's on the bike this week , had her serviced and did some runs down to hammers, thos fucking wire barriers gave me the shits coming back into town the first time. So far i have power stood her, stoppied, had a tank slapper and had the back trie to step out, thanks to the advice of guys like kiwi fruit , and others i was able to keep myself safe , i now have a good idea of when my bike will miss behave. Lots of fun next service the suspension is getting done , i see what you guys mean it needs a change, as well as a new set of tires - more for handling then for speed. Keep safe out there guys hope to see you out there.

**discotex** · 19th November 2007, 11:10

Originally Posted by kitsune

Hi guys long time no post, yup still here

Great to hear mate. Sounds like you're having a ball!

**kitsune** · 19th November 2007, 21:34

I love that bike, i still cant get over how agressive she is. Im thinking of dunlop arrow max for my street tires , i used em on all my bikes due to the tough compound being able to take rough roads, and dunlop qualifiers for my track days. Remember out on the open im not out to set speed records just maintain grip / long life. Any thoughts on these. should also be noted that when getting ur bike serviced at red baron thay will also slap some really good chain wax on for you if you request it for around an extra 20$, bargin in my book. Btw what is the avarage milage on a tank that i should be seeing.
Another note , one of the biggest challanges to this bike is learning to not slap the gas closed when your going a bit quick, requires steady and precises movements. To anyone else going for a leap of bike class like i did 250 - 1000. Go for it just be bloody careful, these guys arnt joking when they say these bikes get very fast very quick .

**kiwifruit** · 19th November 2007, 21:37

pilot power

150-220km a tank

**Gremlin** · 20th November 2007, 02:26

Tyre choice requires a delicate balance between longevity and grip. That said... don't expect a lot of k out of any tyre on a thou. Buy a tyre that is appropriate for your riding (ie, if you're faster, get a sportier tyre, with more grip, and vice versa).

A lot swear by pilot power... I love the conti sportattack and raceattack tyres. I've found that with 1 litre hp... it doesn't matter what tyre and what surface you're riding on... push it hard enough, and she'll slide without a lot of effort.

**boomer** · 20th November 2007, 05:36

Originally Posted by Gremlin

Tyre choice requires a delicate balance between longevity and grip. That said... don't expect a lot of k out of any tyre on a thou. Buy a tyre that is appropriate for your riding (ie, if you're faster, get a sportier tyre, with more grip, and vice versa).

A lot swear by pilot power... I love the conti sportattack and raceattack tyres. I've found that with 1 litre hp... it doesn't matter what tyre and what surface you're riding on... push it hard enough, and she'll slide without a lot of effort.

when did you find that out....??? Google doesn't count !

**boomer** · 20th November 2007, 05:36

Originally Posted by kiwifruit

pilot power

Soook the fat ones willy...

**Unit:Me** · 21st November 2007, 19:54

Originally Posted by kiwifruit

pilot power

150-220km a tank

In our opinion, Pilots. 1800kms on Norfland roads at warp nana spead, or 4 - 5000 kms on nice roads with little throttle attack.
Interesting to read your posts after 2,000kms and tbh how mature you are sounding about this bike. Yes you do need to watch back off on throttle after hard exceleration, yes she will twitch, step out, stop and turn on a dime.
As for chain wax, you should be doing this regularly at home along with checking tyre pressure frequently, and we reccomend changing the oil every 3,000kms (just a thing we do). Are you still on the standard pipes? Once you move to aftermarkets, let us know, there is a lot more involved than just changing the cans.

**BarBender** · 21st November 2007, 19:59

Originally Posted by kitsune

one of the biggest challanges to this bike is learning to not slap the gas closed when your going a bit quick, requires steady and precises movements

Thats the one mate...slow motion wax on and wax off.

The way of the Ninja.

**Tonka** · 21st November 2007, 21:18

Originally Posted by kitsune

I love that bike, i still cant get over how agressive she is. Im thinking of dunlop arrow max for my street tires , i used em on all my bikes due to the tough compound being able to take rough roads, and dunlop qualifiers for my track days. Remember out on the open im not out to set speed records just maintain grip / long life. Any thoughts on these. should also be noted that when getting ur bike serviced at red baron thay will also slap some really good chain wax on for you if you request it for around an extra 20$, bargin in my book. Btw what is the avarage milage on a tank that i should be seeing.
Another note , one of the biggest challanges to this bike is learning to not slap the gas closed when your going a bit quick, requires steady and precises movements. To anyone else going for a leap of bike class like i did 250 - 1000. Go for it just be bloody careful, these guys arnt joking when they say these bikes get very fast very quick .

Enjoy your bike mate and it sounds like you are, just take your time getting to know her but like KF mentioned earlier...respect the power.

Ride on bro!