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Author Topic: New to ZX10's - well the modern ones anyway!!  (Read 2410 times)

jonesye8f

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New to ZX10's - well the modern ones anyway!!
« on: March 12, 2010, 04:18:51 PM »
Hi all, I've just turned in my gixxer for an 08 ZX10r and have to say that so far I love it to bits!
I've been riding for about 30 years and have to say it's the maddest bit of kit I've ever slung my leg over.
It is totally standard, so I'm already in the process of putting a tail tidy on it to smarten up the rear and also having the steering damper rebuilt to race spec.

Exhaust can/system etc etc will come later.

Is there anything technical or otherwise that I should be aware of or look out for on it?

One odd thing that I have noticed, the engine coolant temperature runs at about 60 degrees C in this very cold weather, but very soon climbs once stationery. Is this normal for it to run so cool?

Can't wait to do a trackday on the thing!!!

Thanks
Mark

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RedRock

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Re: New to ZX10's - well the modern ones anyway!!
« Reply #1 on: March 12, 2010, 04:51:11 PM »
 :hello2: welcome to the site, enjot the 10.
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silky22

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Re: New to ZX10's - well the modern ones anyway!!
« Reply #2 on: March 12, 2010, 05:24:01 PM »
welcome buddy  :icon_thumright: not sure about the temp mate  :dontknow:
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wing46

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Re: New to ZX10's - well the modern ones anyway!!
« Reply #3 on: March 12, 2010, 06:00:14 PM »
welcome Mark :occasion14:
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Re: New to ZX10's - well the modern ones anyway!!
« Reply #4 on: March 12, 2010, 06:03:42 PM »
HI Mark

Mine is running at about 68 ish on a run in this weather so i don't think it's a problem

Regards
Rick
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Andy J

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Re: New to ZX10's - well the modern ones anyway!!
« Reply #5 on: March 12, 2010, 06:56:15 PM »
welcome fella  :occasion14:
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David154

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Re: New to ZX10's - well the modern ones anyway!!
« Reply #6 on: March 12, 2010, 07:38:22 PM »
Welcome to the site Mark :icon_thumright:
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fringe80

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Re: New to ZX10's - well the modern ones anyway!!
« Reply #7 on: March 12, 2010, 10:38:13 PM »
welcome mate  :icon_thumright:
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NinjaTim

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Re: New to ZX10's - well the modern ones anyway!!
« Reply #8 on: March 12, 2010, 11:05:39 PM »
Hi and welcome to the site  :occasion14:
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Loopelisa

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Re: New to ZX10's - well the modern ones anyway!!
« Reply #9 on: March 13, 2010, 07:42:49 AM »
Hi Mark  :hello2:
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Nutz

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Re: New to ZX10's - well the modern ones anyway!!
« Reply #10 on: March 13, 2010, 07:57:42 AM »
Welcome mate,  mine runs around 65-68 but rises in traffic too, mine is a 09 model, what gixer were you riding before (I had a K4 600).
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jonesye8f

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Re: New to ZX10's - well the modern ones anyway!!
« Reply #11 on: March 13, 2010, 08:43:24 AM »
I had a 1000zk4 (the black one)! It was a great bike but getting a bit old so fancied a change and so far I'm glad I did.
By the way, the forum seems very friendly, thanks for the welcome messages.
Mark
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WAZHALO31

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Re: New to ZX10's - well the modern ones anyway!!
« Reply #12 on: March 13, 2010, 11:27:35 AM »
Welcome mate my 08 is running at between 65-68 on a cold run but runs up into the 80's when sat in traffic :icon_thumleft:
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Re: New to ZX10's - well the modern ones anyway!!
« Reply #13 on: March 13, 2010, 12:21:31 PM »
welcome mate  :icon_thumright:
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Re: New to ZX10's - well the modern ones anyway!!
« Reply #14 on: March 13, 2010, 12:47:38 PM »
Welcome mate  :occasion14:

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