Perks zx10r review

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Re: Perks zx10r review

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Kwacky wrote:I wouldn't touch them with your Ohlins. Send it to someone with the skills needed for a shock like that. Go to approved Ohlins workshop.
Seller just emailed me it was done by JHS last year ,whoever they are
Gonna lob it in now
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Re: Perks zx10r review

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Say what now?
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Re: Perks zx10r review

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lob it on as in fit it,abba stand was perfect thanks Kwacky for the loan made it much easier to install,shock was a struggle to get in there everything is so tight and compact on modern bikes.The amount of electrics under the tank is mental,I was abit shocked non of the suspension linkages and bolts had any assembly lube smeared on,im going to complain to senior management on monday :P
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ran out of cable ties so couldnt finish the ecu cable routing which is so close to the chain ! so it needs to be right and fixed properly ,will get some monday and refit the tank panels.It feels much softer and plush to sit on ,might tax it over crimbo and go for a bimble to the cafe on it if the weathers dry
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Re: Perks zx10r review

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Just seen this and caught up with the posts.

Sorry didn't answer queries I'm on nightshift so just got up. It's 5:40am for me |-)

Nice work on the install and the bike looks great.

Hope you don't mind me suggesting this but turn the preload adjuster round it will line up straighter.

Now just get out and enjoy it (rock)
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Re: Perks zx10r review

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Turn it 180 ?
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Re: Perks zx10r review

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Not got a close up shot on my phone but you should be able to zoom into this hopefully.

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Re: Perks zx10r review

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Yes I'm with you I'll,have a look tomorrow
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Re: Perks zx10r review

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Kawasaki are well known for not greasing things. Looks like the Japs like to go in dry.
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Re: Perks zx10r review

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It's cause they are little
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Re: Perks zx10r review

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D6 wrote:It's cause they are little
And fast (giggle)
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Re: Perks zx10r review

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Perkles/Blade, if you ever go for a ride with Rocket next year, best check your rear shock still says 'Ohlins' on it before you ride off home. :D
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Re: Perks zx10r review

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Blade wrote:
D6 wrote:It's cause they are little
And fast (giggle)
Who, the Japs? They're nippy alright
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Re: Perks zx10r review

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duke63 wrote:Perkles/Blade, if you ever go for a ride with Rocket next year, best check your rear shock still says 'Ohlins' on it before you ride off home. :D
He'll still be quicker (giggle)
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Re: Perks zx10r review

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Definitely have to get a day out together next year with a ZX10r team photo (clap)
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Re: Perks zx10r review

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so just out of interest what spanners/sockets did you have to use to install so i know what to bring next time we meet
"80mph" sorry officer I possibly could not have done that I'm no Valentino Rossi.
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Re: Perks zx10r review

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Those toy chocolate ones. You should be good to go with them (lol)
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Re: Perks zx10r review

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Haha.. I might see if I can make it fit my ZX6R.

May end up taking your swingarm too ;)
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Re: Perks zx10r review

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Got a Translogic QS to fit to mine over the winter.

If ever there was a bike crying out for a quickshifter it's the 2011/15 ZX10R so I can't wait to get it installed and give it a try asap (lol)
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Re: Perks zx10r review

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And Translogic get the best reviews ;)
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Re: Perks zx10r review

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You had a run on that shock yet Perkles??
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