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Old 10-20-2006, 10:53 AM
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What do you think of the 04-05 ZX-10's? Anyone own one? I came across one down the road from me, 04 it has 4700 miles and there asking $5900 for it. And I've been pondering a new addition the the garage. I here there a force to reckon with. i will be picking up something very soon, CBR1000, RC51. I am in the process of aquiring a 05 600RR from a friend that wadded it up, so I will have that and the 54 as the primary track weapons. And since the 54 is all track ready I need something for the street. What are your thoughts?

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Re: zx-10?

I have heard some wonderful things about them. Heard they handle well and are very quick. I have never had the opportunity to ride one, but a few "acquaintances" have said they are very outstanding rides and that they are fairly comfortable for longer rides as well. Wish I could tell you more, but that's all I know.
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Old 10-20-2006, 12:12 PM
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One year had SEVERE engine problems. Search on posts by Hammer with Kawboy69 in the post (he fixed Kawboy's bike) or PM either of them.
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My friend has a 04. I think that was the first year they came out. What a piece of crap it is. It spend the first year mostly at the dealer getting fixed. The motor had serious issues.
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Old 10-20-2006, 12:30 PM
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Stay well away from the 2004 model. They has serious generator problems, the 2005 is ok as they fixed the problem that year.
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So the 04 is a piece? Thanks for the info guys, I'll stay away from this one!
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PM CanyonCarver. Know he has had some issues but not sure if it is an 04 or 05.
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Old 10-23-2006, 10:19 PM
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PM CanyonCarver. Know he has had some issues but not sure if it is an 04 or 05.
I think he had the same issues as Kawboy did with his 2004 model. The generator oil gallery was not drilled large enough to oil the bushings properly, but in 05' the fixed the issue. But will not say why they changed it.

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Old 03-17-2007, 12:15 AM
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the '05 is ok but when you get into the 2006 and 2007 is when they really made some improvments, do some research! I have the '07 and I absoluty love it!!
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Old 04-13-2007, 3:26 PM
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The ZX10 is another bike i oogle all over. I've heard nothing but good about the 04-06 models. One guy was running Metzeler M3's on his at the track and said he didn't like those tires... but that's not a bike issue... it's a power issue.. lots of it. I've also heard from a 2006 10R owner that it's a comfy enough bike for longer rides.

Today i was reading that Kawi warranties are not good though, because Kawi doesn't like to do warranty repair work and turns people down all the time.
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Old 04-13-2007, 6:25 PM
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Today i was reading that Kawi warranties are not good though, because Kawi doesn't like to do warranty repair work and turns people down all the time.
They will not even talk to you. **** Kawi
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Old 04-29-2007, 7:02 PM
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Re: zx-10?

i have an 05 zx10r no prob has 9k on it things a monster it dose try to through you off though so i fitted a dampner and a few other bits though
if the 04 in question has had the generator work done alredy i would pick it up there great bikes if you fit the dampner a pipe and a power comander it will wipe the floor with a new one
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It was a very comfortable bike for me. I'd of bought it but the dealer wasn't prepared to use any lube on me and I'm pretty tight.
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I have an 04 zx10r and by far, it has to be the best motorcycle I've ever owned. It is light, handles real good, and very quick. You've to make sure you give it respect because it does not suffer fools with hammy fists. So far, no problems. My bike has not suffered any teething problems being an introductory model.


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What do you think of the 04-05 ZX-10's? Anyone own one? I came across one down the road from me, 04 it has 4700 miles and there asking $5900 for it. And I've been pondering a new addition the the garage. I here there a force to reckon with. i will be picking up something very soon, CBR1000, RC51. I am in the process of aquiring a 05 600RR from a friend that wadded it up, so I will have that and the 54 as the primary track weapons. And since the 54 is all track ready I need something for the street. What are your thoughts?
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Old 07-24-2007, 8:44 PM
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I went out with a guy sunday that had a 07. that this is a absolute beast he whipped me in the straights and in the twisties.I havent seen power like that on no other bike but a worked busa.The guy wants to go out again next week but I think he has some screws loose.He was riding that bike to its limites on roads he didnt know
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Old 07-24-2007, 10:26 PM
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Re: zx-10?

I read in one of the bike mags that the 04's came out of the factory with the motors pushed to the limits in stock form. Kawasaki was quoted as saying that they were "squeezing" as much power as they could out of the motors. The Honda guys were predicting that Kawi would have reliability problems in race situations...sure 'nough; they did.
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Old 08-28-2007, 3:19 PM
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Add one more big thumbs-up for the 10 from another poster that actually owns one. Mine is an 07 with a Muzzy GP full system and PCIII with a standard map. (Not dyno-tuned yet.)

My favorite off-bike passtime is going to dyno-shootouts. CBRRs, R1s, 1K Gixxers, 1098s and even a stock MV R312 (my girlfriend's) are all put to shame. But the peak numbers are not what matters when you're on the bike. The real Kawi advantage is the fat power curve. Midrange torque/hp is uhhhhhhmazing.
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Old 10-21-2007, 5:28 PM
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I've got a 2006 zx10r and the only **** i had was was a leaking fork seal that was repaired. Mine is still stock standered and let me tell ya, it is fast, very very fast!! I hade a 954 Blade before the 10 and i will never want to swap back.... ZX10R rules!!!

Ride it like you stole it!
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Old 10-21-2007, 7:06 PM
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I had to jump in on this one.. You can't go wrong with any of the newer 1000's... I wouldn't say the zx10r rules or anything.. There is a reason that in almost every superbike shootout from all the leading publications that the zx from about 2004-2007 ends up last... I personally like the looks of the ZX10R, the 07 is one of my favorites.. Tons of torque and power.. Not sure why they always finish last....

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