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Raindog

Discussion Starter · Jun 25, 2016

So apparently a guy traded in a 2016 ZX10R KRT yesterday (I work at a dealership) and I just happened to pick up on it.

The bike has 1700 miles and had a light off on the left side, priced the plastics at around a grand to bring it back to new. It's fairly minor but the tires are shot, that kinda worries me, meh.

Either way, I brought it home and cleaned it up tonight and even though I haven't had a chance to push it hard yet , it seems to be pushing the right buttons for me. I can get this thing fairly cheap as well.

Whadda ya think?

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Mr Wong

· #2 · Jun 25, 2016

Looks o.k. on the right side.

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mr_honez

· #3 · Jun 25, 2016

I would snatch that up in a heartbeat! :ayyy:

:welcome: RainDog!! :welcome:

Doppler

· #4 · Jun 25, 2016

You're on a ZX10R forum asking what we think? We say buy it! :ayyy:

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or10r

· #5 · Jun 25, 2016

mr_honez said:
I would snatch that up in a heartbeat! :ayyy:

:welcome: RainDog!! :welcome:

You dad gum skippy Brotha.

scout

· #6 · Jun 25, 2016

he ripped it and dumped it cause it didn't work. My question to you is WHAT did he buy.

g-man

· #7 · Jun 26, 2016

Raindog said:
I can get this thing fairly cheap as well.

Whadda ya think?

It depends on what Fairly Cheap is...

How can the tires be gone at 1700 miles?

Raindog

Discussion Starter · #8 · Jun 26, 2016

scout said:
he ripped it and dumped it cause it didn't work. My question to you is WHAT did he buy.

I think that he traded for an F150, by the looks of it, it certainly didn't work for him

Raindog

Discussion Starter · #9 · Jun 26, 2016

I can get it for 10k and after today's ride, it's not going anywhere.

Raindog

Discussion Starter · #10 · Jun 26, 2016

Thanks for the welcome folks

I'm not entirely sure how he buggered the tires in 1700 miles, likely the same way he buggered the left side fairings.

I like the bike, it's not what I'm used to so far as power delivery and the tank feels about a mile wide but the suspension is phenomenal. It's plush without a hint of wallow. There's a shitty patch of asphalt mid curve on the way up wooly back that unsettles everything, it's a fucking nightmare and for some reason the state won't fix it, they just put up a sign before the curve that says "dip". This one ate it without a wiggle, completely drama free, that sold me.

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Sasquatch

· #11 · Jun 26, 2016

g-man said:
It depends on what Fairly Cheap is...

How can the tires be gone at 1700 miles?

That's not hard to do. Incorrect pressure will eat up tires. Of course, a racetrack will too. Knowing it was ridden hard is a good thing. Break it in right!

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Raindog

Discussion Starter · #12 · Jun 27, 2016

It's an impressive bike on the whole. First on the list will be a good set of rearsets though, have to get the pegs down an inch or so. The bar location is great but the peg height is killing my knees.

I wonder if anyone had found a good mirror blockoff for this bike yet?

Raindog

Discussion Starter · #13 · Jun 27, 2016

I ordered a set of S21's today. I run Q3's on all of my other bikes but the service manager I talked to the other day swears by the S21's so I figured that I would give them a shot. They're rather cheap and there's a $50 rebate until the end of the month that brings the price down to around $150 for a front and rear set.

kronos

· #14 · Jun 27, 2016

Raindog said:
I wonder if anyone had found a good mirror blockoff for this bike yet?

NRC has a blockoff kit that includes integrated turn signals to replace the ones on the mirrors. I don't have them, but I've always liked the way they look.

Raindog

Discussion Starter · #15 · Jun 27, 2016

Yup, that's the kit that Guid sells. I dig it and will probably go that route, I just hope the headlight housing is easier to break into than my Tuono's was.

blink.

· #16 · Jun 27, 2016

I dig it! Enjoy it.

Raindog

Discussion Starter · #17 · Jul 9, 2016

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Ended up going with R&G mirror block off plates and using a CRG arrow, it's sufficient but I'll likely replace it with a round bar end.

The surging problem seems to have been cured by a flash from Superbike Unlimited. I haven't had a chance to take it out yet as it's been raining like hell and my screen hasn't arrived yet.

I ordered a 16 tooth front sprocket today and broke everything down tonight so I can button it up quickly tomorrow. Kawasaki are serious about torquing their front sprocket nuts apparently, the 1150 struggled a bit and for a moment I wondered whether it was left hand thread.

The lower fairing and cowl are still on backorder, hopefully production will catch up in the near future.

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Raindog

Discussion Starter · #18 · Jul 14, 2016

Well, second day riding with the tune and revised gearing and I can officially say, this thing is fucking brutal. It's what I would imagine driving an F1 car on the street would be like, frantic, loud, uncomfortable, and things happen very quickly. Precise throttle control is of the utmost importance.

It's a hell of a lot of fun though. It's responded well to the S21's and the brakes and suspension are phenomenal.

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ukzx10r

· #19 · Jul 14, 2016

To be honest that scratch doesnt look that bad. You could get that repaired although i would say i just picked up a whole new krt bodykit for less than your saying for a side panel! Id patch it up and keep an eye out for a full kit. Then you can sell parts you dont need

Raindog

Discussion Starter · #20 · Aug 12, 2016

Finally finished it up....

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