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Jk66

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Newbie intro plus your thoughts & advice
« on: March 17, 2017, 01:16:00 PM »

Thanks for the add,
My name is John, I own a 1st gen zx10r it's in blue I have fitted a danmoto gp end can. I have also had the wheels painted in gold.... I know it's a bit of a marmite thing but it looks awesome. I have also done a few other things to don't want to bore you to much. Anyway I have a question, what are the best tyres for them?? Just Road use so I'm after 50/50 tyre.. Grip plus a few miles out of them as well.. 😉
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r1flyguy

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Re: Newbie intro
« Reply #1 on: March 17, 2017, 07:08:12 PM »

Welcome

Awesome bike  :headbang:

For mileGe and decent grip, Dunlop sport smarts arent bad if you want more mileage go for the road smart
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r1flyguy

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Re: Newbie intro
« Reply #2 on: March 17, 2017, 07:10:43 PM »

Tyres are a very personal choice but a quick google on different brands and models will help

http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Tyre/Dunlop/Sportsmart.htm
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Re: Newbie intro
« Reply #3 on: March 17, 2017, 07:18:18 PM »

Welcome to the forum mate :icon_thumright: There are a lot of good tyres out & often on road its hard to split hairs, i have had three sets of Dunlop SportSmart II's on & have preferred them to many others but its a personal choice such is the quality of modern tyres.
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Jk66

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Re: Newbie intro
« Reply #4 on: March 18, 2017, 12:16:10 PM »

Thanks for the replys fellas, like my original post i mentioned that I have fitted a danmoto gp end can. I also fitted a kn airfilter do I to have it set up? I'm also thinking of a power camander what are your thoughts? I bought the bike in November so I have been busy in the garage over the months. Oil change /new spark plugs /oil filter like I said I have done the wheels.. Gold stubby levers /new o e m grips & the clocks I had the Led's swaped out & had blue one's fitted so when you switch the bike on the clock's light up blue.,looks great.. 😉
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Re: Newbie intro plus your thoughts & advice
« Reply #5 on: March 19, 2017, 07:33:53 AM »

Hi John and welcome to the clan.
For road riding I wouldn't fit a PCV. It will set you back £300 then you'll need O2 eliminators and Dyno tune. Probably set you back £500 in total. OK if you ride on the track and are looking for every second but I wouldn't bother for the road. Your choice though,  just make sure you don't loose your licence  :shock:
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Re: Newbie intro plus your thoughts & advice
« Reply #6 on: March 19, 2017, 10:17:32 AM »

Thanks for the reply matey, just what I thought I will probably leave it alone.. 😉
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Re: Newbie intro plus your thoughts & advice
« Reply #7 on: March 22, 2017, 02:25:31 PM »

Welcome mate  :occasion14:

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Jk66

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Re: Newbie intro plus your thoughts & advice
« Reply #8 on: March 22, 2017, 05:42:35 PM »

Thanks dave, 👍
What's the normal running temp for a gen1 zx10r..
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Matt83

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Re: Newbie intro plus your thoughts & advice
« Reply #9 on: March 22, 2017, 07:32:18 PM »

50/50 tyre I'm a HUGE fan of the new Michelin Pilot Road4, tons of grip at lean and on the power even on cold, wet roads.

A stock gen1 temp varies, but if it's getting over 90°c at speed then there's something wrong. They're not prone to overheating any more than most jap bikes
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Jk66

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Re: Newbie intro plus your thoughts & advice
« Reply #10 on: March 22, 2017, 08:27:00 PM »

Thanks Matt,
Temp on mine is 65/67 so hopefully it's ok & thanks for the info on the tyres.👍
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Re: Newbie intro plus your thoughts & advice
« Reply #11 on: March 28, 2017, 09:48:30 PM »

Hi John and welcome to the clan.
For road riding I wouldn't fit a PCV. It will set you back £300 then you'll need O2 eliminators and Dyno tune. Probably set you back £500 in total. OK if you ride on the track and are looking for every second but I wouldn't bother for the road. Your choice though,  just make sure you don't loose your licence  :shock:

You don't need a pcv on a gen1 or o2 eliminators pc111 will be fine would pick one up cheap now mine was about £150 years ago plus around £120 to get set up is worth it for improved throttle response

Jk66

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Re: Newbie intro plus your thoughts & advice
« Reply #12 on: March 29, 2017, 06:54:48 AM »

Thanks Phil i will keep my eyes out for one.. 😉
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Re: Newbie intro plus your thoughts & advice
« Reply #13 on: April 04, 2017, 06:04:21 PM »

have a look at the m7rr tyre - awesome grip and long life
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Jk66

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Re: Newbie intro plus your thoughts & advice
« Reply #14 on: April 05, 2017, 05:34:27 PM »

Thanks matey I will have a look & see what sort of price they are.. 😉
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