Hi guys, I have had one of these bikes for over 6 months now from new and wondered if any anyone else in here was riding one?
I do quite a lot of mileage (about 100 miles) to work and back 4/5 days a week and a couple of weekends ago did 450 miles in 2 days on an organised bikers rally meet, the problem is the vibration is killing my hands and feet even though I have added "Helibars" and grip puppies but still have the original rearsets.
I have had several sports bikes in the past (CBR 600- FZR1000 - ZXR750's) and never had any problem with any of them, obviously I don't hang on the bars too tight and ride as loose as ever but it doesn't make a jot of difference.
Just wondered if anyone else has had similar experience with one of these or any tips that I may have missed among the forums I've checked, thanks
BTW, the bike is awesome and I'd hate to get rid of it but if I can't get this problem sorted I may have to drop down to something like a K13000S just because of the mileage I need to do in all weathers.
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Posted 31 October 2011 - 04:06 AM
Same thing I was gonna say. Cheap fix.
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Posted 31 October 2011 - 04:08 AM
They also make those bar snakes for cruisers...i wonder if you could stuff a couple chunks of that in the clip-ons?
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Posted 24 November 2011 - 06:56 AM
Shit, it would have to to stand a chance against the Bimmer.
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Posted 24 November 2011 - 02:55 PM
Let's see what the 1199 makes. Ducati are quite boastful already. Better make 185 or more.
I think the 1199 will definitely need the "non stock" ECU to be up there with the BMW.It's possible with the right tuner,right Birdy? My 999S didn't feel right until I changed out the stock ECU for the put in the "corsa unit" and had an actual factory race mechanic (Neil Foreman)dyno tune the bike.
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Posted 28 December 2011 - 05:51 AM
The key there was that it was tuned on the dyno, just swapping out the ecu will do fuk all for the most part. And no, I highly doubt the Duc will come close to that sorta power. But it depends on the dyno they use too. They all read differently, but considering most litre sports bikes with a good system on them make between 160-175 on my dyno, the 190+ is pretty impressive. LOL
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Posted 28 December 2011 - 05:52 PM
The key there was that it was tuned on the dyno, just swapping out the ecu will do fuk all for the most part. And no, I highly doubt the Duc will come close to that sorta power. But it depends on the dyno they use too. They all read differently, but considering most litre sports bikes with a good system on them make between 160-175 on my dyno, the 190+ is pretty impressive. LOL
That's really impressive!I sometimes just shake my head and I laugh at the young guys who have to ride a litre bike for bragging rights! After the tune which took at least 4 hours to complete, I was able to just roll on the throttle and the bike would wheelie the front and I am a heavy rider. It's amazing at what can be done to these bikes with a good tuner and patience.
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Posted 01 January 2012 - 11:22 AM
The power the s1000 makes is unbelievable.. I've just got a slip on and PC3 on my Zx12 but ive had it tuned and was fairly happy to get a usable 170hp out of it.. Then a guy at work turns up with the BMW sport and it blows my 12 away by 23hp!! It's a monumental step they've made, probably the biggest performance leap since the original R1 came out. Which has been pretty obvious watching world super stock for the past couple of years.
Bird, have you dynoed any zx10s recently, I've read a lot of conflicting stuff about their HP. Some say it's close to the BM some say nowhere near. The Panigale won't need to beat the BMs peak HP cos it'll apparently be a lot lighter as well and will make monstrous torque. Thats going to be an incredible bike. Hope they stick that engine in the street fighter as well lol.
Bird, have you dynoed any zx10s recently, I've read a lot of conflicting stuff about their HP. Some say it's close to the BM some say nowhere near. The Panigale won't need to beat the BMs peak HP cos it'll apparently be a lot lighter as well and will make monstrous torque. Thats going to be an incredible bike. Hope they stick that engine in the street fighter as well lol.
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Posted 01 January 2012 - 05:50 PM
The new zedex makes comparable power to the BMW but the ECU is neutered, at least it is here. Has to be flashed to remove the OEM restrictions. I hear it handles better than the BMW too.
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Posted 08 January 2012 - 06:56 AM
Let's see what the 1199 makes. Ducati are quite boastful already. Better make 185 or more.
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Posted 08 January 2012 - 02:31 PM
Those are Italian horses, which are often smaller than private dyno horses 
(Japanese horses are also often smaller)
(Japanese horses are also often smaller)
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Posted 28 February 2012 - 05:16 PM
Hi John! Now fuck off.
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Posted 06 June 2012 - 12:36 AM
I have done a current ZX10, just let me have a look..............yep, here ya go.......
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