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Started by tufty, August 05, 2010, 09:00:05 AM

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Monsterlover

#30
December 18, 2010, 10:05:33 PM
[popcorn]
"The Vincent was like a bullet that went straight; the Ducati is like the magic bullet in Dallas that went sideways and hit JFK and the Governor of Texas at the same time."--HST    **"A man who works with his hands is a laborer.  A man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman.  A man who works with his hands, brains, and heart is an artist."  -Louis Nizer**

fastwin

#31
December 30, 2010, 08:59:19 AM
I plan to list the Federal Gov't. as a dependent on my next 1040 tax filing!

I have flying honey badgers and I'm not afraid to use them!

The fact that flame throwers exist is proof that someone somewhere said "I'd sure like to set those people over there on fire but I'm just not close enough to get the job done."

CONFIDENCE: the feeling you have right before you understand the situation.

ducpainter

#32
December 30, 2010, 09:07:54 AM
Quote from: oldfastwin on December 30, 2010, 08:59:19 AM
Problem solved. [thumbsup]

http://www.cyclenews.com/articles/industry-news/2010/12/29/zx-10r-s-problems-solved


So they did this complete recall of unsold units, and bought all sold units back for a full refund...

According to Kawasaki engineers, the problem with the ZX-10R arose when they found a "possible surging of the intake valve spring when the unit is operated under unique riding conditions, such as on a racetrack. The surge could cause the intake valve to seat improperly, resulting in poor engine performance."

because the bike might become a dog on the track?

That's pretty extreme, isn't it? Of course there may be a special Japanese definition of poor engine performance I'm not aware of.

I'm not buying.  ;)
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gm2

#33
December 30, 2010, 09:31:35 AM
does sound like, uh, marketing.

however they REALLY need this bike to perform from day 1 or they might as well stop making 1000cc sport bikes.
Like this is the racing, no?

Monsterlover

#34
December 30, 2010, 10:05:43 AM
Hey you sheep!!

Back in your pen!
"The Vincent was like a bullet that went straight; the Ducati is like the magic bullet in Dallas that went sideways and hit JFK and the Governor of Texas at the same time."--HST    **"A man who works with his hands is a laborer.  A man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman.  A man who works with his hands, brains, and heart is an artist."  -Louis Nizer**

Bill in OKC

#35
December 30, 2010, 11:57:41 AM
Quote from: humorless dp on December 30, 2010, 09:07:54 AM
Of course there may be a special Japanese definition of poor engine performance I'm not aware of.

I'm not buying.  ;)

This could be a fuzz phrase for "the valves hit the pistons" when you miss a shift...  or something
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ducpainter

#36
December 30, 2010, 02:31:12 PM
Quote from: gm2 on December 30, 2010, 09:31:35 AM
does sound like, uh, marketing.

however they REALLY need this bike to perform from day 1 or they might as well stop making 1000cc sport bikes.
Kinda late for a first impression...no? I mean they already released, sold, and then recalled/repurchased all of them.

Seems like they closed the barn door after the cow got out.

I hope they catch her.
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a completely different way than you, you will be open to understand how that
 perspective
    is even more amazing than yours."
    To realize the value of nine  months:
    Ask a mother who gave birth to a stillborn.
"Don't piss off old people The older we get, the less 'Life in Prison' is a deterrent.”


Speeddog

#37
December 30, 2010, 04:41:01 PM
Yes, the valve may seat improperly.... especially after the spring breaks and the piston crunches the valve.  [roll]

Surge in a valve spring is really bad for 'em.
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triangleforge

#38
December 31, 2010, 03:25:56 PM
Guess what's the cover bike on the issue of Motor Cyclist magazine that arrived in my mailbox today, with typically hyperbolic advertising editorial headlines? Some days it must really, really suck to be a magazine editor.
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fastwin

#39
December 31, 2010, 06:28:41 PM
I got mine today too and thought the same thing. Oops! [bang] I hate it when Kawi makes you look stupid! ;D
I plan to list the Federal Gov't. as a dependent on my next 1040 tax filing!

I have flying honey badgers and I'm not afraid to use them!

The fact that flame throwers exist is proof that someone somewhere said "I'd sure like to set those people over there on fire but I'm just not close enough to get the job done."

CONFIDENCE: the feeling you have right before you understand the situation.

zooom

#40
January 07, 2011, 07:36:22 AM
BIKE TESTED....

http://www.superbikeplanet.com/2011/Jan/110106kawza10.htm


to it's limits even....

99 Cagiva Gran Canyon-"FOR SALE", PM for details.
98 Monster 900(trackpregnant dog-soon to be made my Fiancee's upgrade streetbike)
2010 KTM 990 SM-T

ducpainter

#41
January 07, 2011, 07:50:04 AM
"Once you accept that a child on the autistic spectrum experiences the world in
a completely different way than you, you will be open to understand how that
 perspective
    is even more amazing than yours."
    To realize the value of nine  months:
    Ask a mother who gave birth to a stillborn.
"Don't piss off old people The older we get, the less 'Life in Prison' is a deterrent.”


zooom

#42
January 07, 2011, 12:49:33 PM
Quote from: humorless dp on January 07, 2011, 07:50:04 AM
perhaps the rider's limit?

perhaps....

every other picture in the series looks like he can handle it...of course...the fact that alot more than 1 shows him on 1 wheel which could be a sign of hoon-ism which pushed his own envelope?!?!?!
99 Cagiva Gran Canyon-"FOR SALE", PM for details.
98 Monster 900(trackpregnant dog-soon to be made my Fiancee's upgrade streetbike)
2010 KTM 990 SM-T
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