Ask Dr Stereo...

[Strika]

Dear Strika,

Broadford is an unusually short track, you have done well to gain as many places as you did.... Your bike is underpowered compared to the leaders and you will struggle to beat them no matter what teeth ratio you have... It is ofcourse undesirable to have to change gears just before the end of a straight but it is at the END of the straight, so a very minor tweek would be the best for you.... If the time and budget was there I would recommend several days of testing with different ratios, because every combination has an up and a down side... You will lose revs for speed, or speed for revs.... Let me test ride your bike around broadford for a definitive answer...

Thats a great Idea Stereo, lets swap the motors together this week, and go up and run it in together and try some gearing on Sunday!

[Stereo]

Im about as usefull in a motor swapping situation as a KKK costume at the anual rally for the black panthers support group.... as in... not very... hehe

[Strika]

Ahh but that's where your wrong Dr. Stereo!!! Unlike in this thread, in the workshop, I am the knowledge, you are the power!!!

I just need some muscle!!!!

[Neka79]

Im about as usefull in a motor swapping situation as a KKK costume at the anual rally for the black panthers support group.... as in... not very... hehe

didnt u once say u can "fix drinks like nobodys business" ??

u could be very usefull...

[photomike666]

Im about as usefull in a motor swapping situation as a KKK costume at the anual rally for the black panthers support group.... as in... not very... hehe

didnt u once say u can "fix drinks like nobodys business" ??

u could be very usefull...

And he knows this awesome French pancake maker

[Bluefly]

Dr Stereo, why does it take so long for the PI GP to come round each year?

[Stereo]

Dr Stereo, why does it take so long for the PI GP to come round each year?

What are you talking about? Its taking around 30 days less this year than it did last year.... thats pretty awesome for an annual event....

[Jonno]

Dear Dr Stereo,

I am confused, I will be purchasing a new bike (2006 model) soon and the loyalty to Kawasaki may be broken! Gasp!

So what do I do, get an R1 coz its currently the best bike to have imo or get another 12R or even a 10R, just to add to the confusion more I am even considering a ZX14, what should I do please?

(It is a serious question coz i will havta change my sig)

I know the ZX10R has won masterbike of the year again but it isn't as easy to ride as a R1, the ZX12R is 4 year old technology and as much as I loved the one I previously had it is old hat, heavy, and a straight liner but still fast.
However a ZX14 may be considered but I really wanted to wait for a few models, if i did go for a big bore the ZX12R would be my choice over it.
Just so depressing really .

Ta muchly in advance

[Stereo]

Dear Dr Stereo,

I am confused, I will be purchasing a new bike (2006 model) soon and the loyalty to Kawasaki may be broken! Gasp!

So what do I do, get an R1 coz its currently the best bike to have imo or get another 12R or even a 10R, just to add to the confusion more I am even considering a ZX14, what should I do please?

(It is a serious question coz i will havta change my sig)

I know the ZX10R has won masterbike of the year again but it isn't as easy to ride as a R1, the ZX12R is 4 year old technology and as much as I loved the one I previously had it is old hat, heavy, and a straight liner but still fast.
However a ZX14 may be considered but I really wanted to wait for a few models, if i did go for a big bore the ZX12R would be my choice over it.
Just so depressing really .

Ta muchly in advance

This is certainly a difficult question.... There are many fantastic bikes out there, the Fireblade, the R1, the ZX10, the RSV are all fantastic bikes, each one with their own characteristics and each with their own riding style. When you say the R1 is easier to ride, you may simply find it was set up better for you..... In any case.... I bought my kwaka because it was the best bike at the time, if the R6 would have been the better bike I would be in some crappy Yammy club now.... so I am very glad I made that decision..... I will re-consider the situation when it is time to upgrade, I may not buy another Kwaka next time.... There is no "correct" answer to this question....... But if the R1 is such a fantastic bike to ride, where was it in the AMA superbikes last year? Not in the top 3.... ... The ZX10 was right there though... As far as the ZX14 goes.... are you really ready to stop riding sports bikes and swap to tourers?

[Jonno]

This is certainly a difficult question.... There are many fantastic bikes out there, the Fireblade, the R1, the ZX10, the RSV are all fantastic bikes, each one with their own characteristics and each with their own riding style. When you say the R1 is easier to ride, you may simply find it was set up better for you..... In any case.... I bought my kwaka because it was the best bike at the time, if the R6 would have been the better bike I would be in some crappy Yammy club now.... so I am very glad I made that decision..... I will re-consider the situation when it is time to upgrade, I may not buy another Kwaka next time.... There is no "correct" answer to this question....... But if the R1 is such a fantastic bike to ride, where was it in the AMA superbikes last year? Not in the top 3.... ... The ZX10 was right there though... As far as the ZX14 goes.... are you really ready to stop riding sports bikes and swap to tourers?

Thankyou for your reply,

Well where a bike finishes on the track has no bearing on my thoughts on how it feels on the road, the 10r was a bit perky where as the R1 was smoother and more stable much like a 12R but a hell of a lot lighter. May havta go ride them all again.

Hmm sports tourers, 12R would be in that category now, I can safely say a ZX14 is out of the question.

[Stereo]

This is certainly a difficult question.... There are many fantastic bikes out there, the Fireblade, the R1, the ZX10, the RSV are all fantastic bikes, each one with their own characteristics and each with their own riding style. When you say the R1 is easier to ride, you may simply find it was set up better for you..... In any case.... I bought my kwaka because it was the best bike at the time, if the R6 would have been the better bike I would be in some crappy Yammy club now.... so I am very glad I made that decision..... I will re-consider the situation when it is time to upgrade, I may not buy another Kwaka next time.... There is no "correct" answer to this question....... But if the R1 is such a fantastic bike to ride, where was it in the AMA superbikes last year? Not in the top 3.... ... The ZX10 was right there though... As far as the ZX14 goes.... are you really ready to stop riding sports bikes and swap to tourers?

Thankyou for your reply,

Well where a bike finishes on the track has no bearing on my thoughts on how it feels on the road, the 10r was a bit perky where as the R1 was smoother and more stable much like a 12R but a hell of a lot lighter. May havta go ride them all again.

Hmm sports tourers, 12R would be in that category now, I can safely say a ZX14 is out of the question.

I have a suggestion for you.... buy an R1, then paint it green.... problem solved...

As far as the 12R being a sports tourer... yes indeed... but some sports tourers lean on sports and others lean on tourer...... the 12 leans heavily on sports, the 14 leans heavily on tourer....

[mrmina]

This is certainly a difficult question.... There are many fantastic bikes out there, the Fireblade, the R1, the ZX10, the RSV are all fantastic bikes, each one with their own characteristics and each with their own riding style.

sorry Dr stereo. U farked up.

No such thing as a fantastic Hooooooonnnnddddaaaa

[Stereo]

This is certainly a difficult question.... There are many fantastic bikes out there, the Fireblade, the R1, the ZX10, the RSV are all fantastic bikes, each one with their own characteristics and each with their own riding style.

sorry Dr stereo. U farked up.

No such thing as a fantastic Hooooooonnnnddddaaaa

Because you are of egyptian stock I will forgive you for being in The Nile... (get it.... "the nile" sounds just like Denial)...

[Neka79]

Jonno- dont u have a 12?? wouldnt it just be cheaper, and more fun, to bolt on a turbo??

[mrmina]

sorry Dr stereo. U farked up.

No such thing as a fantastic Hooooooonnnnddddaaaa

Because you are of egyptian stock I will forgive you for being in The Nile... (get it.... "the nile" sounds just like Denial)...[/quote]



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