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OK, So now the bade is getting some serious K's, I'd like to know if there are any issues that I should be lookng out for on the 06 - 08 ZX10's

So the ZX10R has no issues??

not in that lasd 7 hours no.

how many KMs do you call serious KMs?

keep changing the oil and getting the valves checked every 24000, and i cant see why it wouldn't pull the tonne (100,000km) plus easily.

Probably most important thing is to check the cam chain tension, the spring in the tensioner becomes weak after a while.

you can just buy a new tensioner and whack it in (5 min job) as long as your cam chain is still good.

Nothing really.
BTW the 06 / 07 were the same model (twin underseat exhaust) and the 08 / 09 / 10 were the next model.

Wattie has been racing an 06 / 07 this year with very few issues. The engine is stock with slip ons only and the suspension has been upgraded with ohlins rear and custom rebuilt forks..

I think the only known issue is, its ugly..

MadKaw wrote:I think the only known issue is, its ugly..

And has a big load carrying capacity!

06-07 has some reported charging issues, generally Stator/Rectifier related. Low end revs in 1st gear can be a bit choppy, TRE can help significantly. Turns best with a 190/85 (as opposed to 190/80) and a 3mm washer to raise the rear end a bit.

photomike666 wrote:06-07 has some reported charging issues, generally Stator/Rectifier related. Low end revs in 1st gear can be a bit choppy, TRE can help significantly. Turns best with a 190/85 (as opposed to 190/80) and a 3mm washer to raise the rear end a bit.

you mean 190/ 55?

of and my rear is back to stock height.

better drive

MadKaw wrote:I think the only known issue is, He's ugly..

Corrected....again Dave FFS

Wattie wrote:

photomike666 wrote:06-07 has some reported charging issues, generally Stator/Rectifier related. Low end revs in 1st gear can be a bit choppy, TRE can help significantly. Turns best with a 190/85 (as opposed to 190/80) and a 3mm washer to raise the rear end a bit.

you mean 190/ 55?

of and my rear is back to stock height.

better drive

Yes I meant 55, must be old or tyred

Haven't had any issues with the stator in my 07 zx10r and it has just clocked over 24000ks. As for the low end issues, I haven't experienced that either, but I do have a TRE so that could be why I haven't noticed anything...

I don't have the "ugly" issue that Madkaw stated either, i think the gumby is a great looking bike!

haven't had any issues with the stator in my o6 zx10r as well when i had it bike done 20,000kms when i sold it,only issue that the
rocket cover gasket did leak at top right hand corner, and the timing plugs o-rings leak oil there as well.found the bike great to ride
just thirsty when you crack the throttle wide open