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« Reply #30 on: December 18, 2010, 10:05:33 PM »

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« Reply #31 on: December 30, 2010, 08:59:19 AM »

Problem solved. waytogo

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

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« Reply #32 on: December 30, 2010, 09:07:54 AM »

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.  Wink
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« Reply #33 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.
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Like this is the racing, no?
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« Reply #34 on: December 30, 2010, 10:05:43 AM »

Hey you sheep!!

Back in your pen!
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« Reply #35 on: December 30, 2010, 11:57:41 AM »

Of course there may be a special Japanese definition of poor engine performance I'm not aware of.

I'm not buying.  Wink

This could be a fuzz phrase for "the valves hit the pistons" when you miss a shift...  or something
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« Reply #36 on: December 30, 2010, 02:31:12 PM »

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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« Reply #37 on: 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 Eyes

Surge in a valve spring is really bad for 'em.
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« Reply #38 on: 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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« Reply #39 on: December 31, 2010, 06:28:41 PM »

I got mine today too and thought the same thing. Oops! bang head I hate it when Kawi makes you look stupid! Grin
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« Reply #40 on: January 07, 2011, 07:36:22 AM »

BIKE TESTED....

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


to it's limits even....

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« Reply #41 on: January 07, 2011, 07:50:04 AM »

BIKE TESTED....

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


to it's limits even....


perhaps the rider's limit?
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« Reply #42 on: January 07, 2011, 12:49:33 PM »

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?!?!?!
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