Perks zx10r review
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Re: Perks zx10r review
Kwacky wrote:Ah crap, I forgot you have the ABS on it.
I wouldn't touch it.
My thoughts exactly. Its a can of worms I'm not opening.
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Re: Perks zx10r review
In the post, you should have them soon matePerkles wrote:Yes please I'll take them mateBlade wrote:Hi Perks. I have a set of Chinese levers (copy pazzo) in black if you want them ?
Kwacky kindly give me them but im not using them so rather than sit in the cupboard there yours if you want them buddy.

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Re: Perks zx10r review
cheers doodBlade wrote:In the post, you should have them soon matePerkles wrote:Yes please I'll take them mateBlade wrote:Hi Perks. I have a set of Chinese levers (copy pazzo) in black if you want them ?
Kwacky kindly give me them but im not using them so rather than sit in the cupboard there yours if you want them buddy.

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Re: Perks zx10r review
Not long now Perkles. Are you taking her our at weekend for a good bonding session?
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Re: Perks zx10r review
its my daughters birthday party saturday but i might sneak out on it on sundayRossgo wrote:Not long now Perkles. Are you taking her our at weekend for a good bonding session?

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Re: Perks zx10r review
Don't rush home tomorrow especially if the weather is like this [SMILING FACE WITH OPEN MOUTH] your coming to the Wales ride too so that will be a good chance to get to know your new baby. I suppose their 2 different machines so hopefully will be a nice change for you [SMILING FACE WITH OPEN MOUTH]
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Re: Perks zx10r review
Will be interesting to hear how it compares to the rc8.
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Re: Perks zx10r review
Interesting that you find IL4s easier to ride, I think Blade has told me before that he feels the same, yet I find the opposite.
I just feel more in control on a twin than a straight four.
I just feel more in control on a twin than a straight four.
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Re: Perks zx10r review
v twins tend to be a bit snatchy at low revs ,once on an open they are nice but dont have that high revving adrenaline rush at the top end
my old gsxr 750 used to howl from the airbox at full chat,i loved that bike it was awesome
my old gsxr 750 used to howl from the airbox at full chat,i loved that bike it was awesome
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Re: Perks zx10r review
youve got the best of both worlds a sweet tripleD6 wrote:I do find the speed the best of both. I preferred twin over IL4 though.

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Re: Perks zx10r review
I think the triple is a great compromise of the two discussed formats. I'm surprised more manufacturers don't use it to be honest.
Wasn't the aprilla rs cube a triple ? Now that was a beast.
Wasn't the aprilla rs cube a triple ? Now that was a beast.
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Re: Perks zx10r review
Have a good one Perks! Days like today is what it's all aboutBlade wrote:Its here, today is the big day![]()
Have fun mate, nithig beats new bike day

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Re: Perks zx10r review
Kwacky are these OK on the road ?Kwacky wrote:on the pads front I like the Bendix MRR.
I notice there sold as a TD pad so just wondering if there OK when the brakes are cold and not getting regular use as they would on a TD ?
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Re: Perks zx10r review
Can only echo Blades post mate.Enjoy today and have fun [SMILING FACE WITH OPEN MOUTH]
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