Riding 1000cc Bikes

[javaman]

So I inspected a 2005 ZX10R last weekend. I negotiated to $5K and took it for a test ride.

I did not buy the bike because it backfired a bit, and I don't want to inherit problems.

From the quick test ride I really liked it. Although it did vibrate a lot and felt heavier than my old R6 (which was only 1kg lighter on paper).

The low RPM torque was not as "incredible" as I thought.

[z900/zx9]

Ok so you got rid of the r6 you just bought ?????,andy give me a call if you want a cheap option for your power fix,everybody loves a zx9

[JimZXR]

Agreed!

[z900/zx9]

Agreed!

Yep $2,500 is certainly a good fix for a all around bike

[Nelso]

So I inspected a 2005 ZX10R last weekend. I negotiated to $5K and took it for a test ride.

I did not buy the bike because it backfired a bit, and I don't want to inherit problems.

From the quick test ride I really liked it. Although it did vibrate a lot and felt heavier than my old R6 (which was only 1kg lighter on paper).

The low RPM torque was not as "incredible" as I thought.

They are geared stupidly tall stock. You need to drop a tooth on the front sprocket to get them back to a reasonable gearing and then they feel ok at lower revs. All 1000's will vibrate more than 600's; they just do. If it backfired on deceleration, it could just be the Kleen system not blocked off, but if it was accelerating, then there is something definitely wrong.

[Nelso]

Ok so you got rid of the r6 you just bought ?????,andy give me a call if you want a cheap option for your power fix,everybody loves a zx9

That's actually not a bad option, but it will feel a bit heavier than your 6.

[javaman]

Thanks .. yes I looked at the ZX9R but never been a real fan (it looks like the ZX6R brother)? And I heard they are heavy.

I really like the 2004-2005 ZX10R looks! Might need to wait a while for prices to come down and get a good example.

I still have my R6, use it for daily commute

[JimZXR]

Good example and prices coming down don't seem to mix when looking for a Crim as they have such a following.

I think Western Motorcycles have an 05 in for $7K with highish k's but they also have an 08 ZRX12R for $8K with reasonable K's!