Looking for info from ZX10R owners.

**bugjuice** · 6th April 2006, 12:26

Originally Posted by Jonty

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

if ya gonna be picky on summat, i guess..

**Timetogo** · 6th April 2006, 13:26

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/ro...004/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** · 6th April 2006, 13:28

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

**bugjuice** · 6th April 2006, 13:43

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** · 6th April 2006, 14:10

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

**Colapop** · 6th April 2006, 15:12

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** · 6th April 2006, 15:32

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

**Madmax** · 6th April 2006, 20:19

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

**Matt Bleck** · 6th April 2006, 21:53

To many wheelies maybe??

**sAsLEX** · 6th April 2006, 22:22

Originally Posted by r4q2

To many wheelies maybe??

TOO MUCH CHROME

**DMNTD:Me** · 7th April 2006, 09:37

Originally Posted by Postie

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

PS: Get an '06 Fishy....

**Grahameeboy** · 7th April 2006, 09:40

Originally Posted by sAsLEX

TOO MUCH CHROME

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

**Qkkid** · 7th April 2006, 09:43

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

**Timetogo** · 7th April 2006, 10:33

Originally Posted by 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

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

**kiwifruit** · 28th September 2006, 15:19

Originally Posted by Timetogo

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

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...