Kawasaki ZX10R Technicial Issue!

[suix]

Errr the sliders are going for $100 each. Just to clarify.

 

You going for Champ?

[myxilplix]

Probably yeah.

[ayuluv]

was it bcos of the heat which cos the head gasket to leak?? looks like i nid to take some notice on it too...

 

Yeah i was at the track the whole day, noticed slight traces of oil on both sides of my fairings at the end.

[suix]

It is because our bikes got the highest compression ratio among the litre class.

[suix]

Probably yeah.

 

If you really are, please count me in.

[ayuluv]

oic.. thnx for the info.. so heat and gasket leak is much more and faster compared to other 1 litre bikes?

[suix]

oic.. thnx for the info.. so heat and gasket leak is much more and faster compared to other 1 litre bikes?

 

Sad to say,YES!

[VoLcAnO]

These rims are lighter and are recommended over forged magnesium rims for use on the street. If you are going to spend most of your time on track, then go for the magnesium ones.

 

Its stronger so as to say? Wad's the price tag anyway?

[myxilplix]

For rims, i'm keeping an eye on a new brand being launched in the states called Durrani. Apparently they are using a new manufacturing method which allows for less wasteage and stuff so they're projected prices are MUCH cheaper than other brands. Due to hit the market within these few weeks in the states, but i'll waiting for product reviews first before considering them.

 

Btw, how much did it cost you guys for the gasket replacement+labour?

[suix]

Its stronger so as to say? Wad's the price tag anyway?

 

Carbon fiber is fine for the street. Carbon fiber is stronger than any stock aluminum wheel or aftermarket forged magnesium wheel and has benefits in acceleration, braking and transitioning from side to side.

 

The down side is that is costs more than $5K locally.

[suix]

For rims, i'm keeping an eye on a new brand being launched in the states called Durrani. Apparently they are using a new manufacturing method which allows for less wasteage and stuff so they're projected prices are MUCH cheaper than other brands. Due to hit the market within these few weeks in the states, but i'll waiting for product reviews first before considering them.

 

Btw, how much did it cost you guys for the gasket replacement+labour?

 

Vol did his together with his valve clearancing.

 

I did mine with valve clearancing, cam timing and PC remap.

[VoLcAnO]

Gasket replacement should only cost $100+..

 

Carbon rims.. $5k plus.. damn tats ex.. any1 selling??

[CountDokoo]

Carbon fiber is fine for the street. Carbon fiber is stronger than any stock aluminum wheel or aftermarket forged magnesium wheel and has benefits in acceleration, braking and transitioning from side to side.

 

The down side is that is costs more than $5K locally.

 

There is an issue concerning BST carbon rims in that the BST carbon hub attached to the rear sprocket eventually wears off after sometime. The hub is host to sprocket screws on which your sprocket fit into. Under high torque operation where extreme or sudden movement of the sprocket is required to move the hub (and subsequently the wheel), the BST carbon hub does not hold up well and will deteriorate after repeated use. This is true to high torque machines like V-twins and the Hayabusa/12R and I am certain at least one busa in SG running BSTs has already had the misfortune of sending his rear rim back to UK TWICE for replacement. Granted, the weight savings for CF rims are ungodly and they look cool as hell but for 5K, i'll want a little more durability out of them.

 

POP Quiz: If CF rims are so much stronger and lighter (according to suix) then cast aluminium and even FORGED magnesium rims, why do you not see them used in AMA/SBK or even MotoGP where 5K means peanuts?

 

Aluminium is a light metal, just not as light as Magnesium or CF. But it is also significantly cheaper and does not suffer from Corrosion problems like Magnesium. (mg corrodes when the paint and subsequent protective chromite layer of the rim is damaged, exposing the mg to the elements which take their toll on the metal)

[VoLcAnO]

Guys, my rpm used to indicate 4100rpm when i was at 100km/h.. izzit gonna be diff when i +2 in the rear?

[ayuluv]

wow.. dats hot.. bt nvm.. de bike is cool...

 

btw.. i tink magnesium is widely used in race if am not wrong.. haha.. esp mv agusta =p

 

btw.. my milleague i got juz now is 13km/l

not sure its bcos of the bike or me... so low leh.. =(

 

juz got bmc, tre and idling @ 1100 rpm

 

btw.. is there any warning when fuel is low besides juz having an amber light?? any 2nd warning??

[suix]

There is an issue concerning BST carbon rims in that the BST carbon hub attached to the rear sprocket eventually wears off after sometime. The hub is host to sprocket screws on which your sprocket fit into. Under high torque operation where extreme or sudden movement of the sprocket is required to move the hub (and subsequently the wheel), the BST carbon hub does not hold up well and will deteriorate after repeated use. This is true to high torque machines like V-twins and the Hayabusa/12R and I am certain at least one busa in SG running BSTs has already had the misfortune of sending his rear rim back to UK TWICE for replacement. Granted, the weight savings for CF rims are ungodly and they look cool as hell but for 5K, i'll want a little more durability out of them.

 

POP Quiz: If CF rims are so much stronger and lighter (according to suix) then cast aluminium and even FORGED magnesium rims, why do you not see them used in AMA/SBK or even MotoGP where 5K means peanuts?

 

Aluminium is a light metal, just not as light as Magnesium or CF. But it is also significantly cheaper and does not suffer from Corrosion problems like Magnesium. (mg corrodes when the paint and subsequent protective chromite layer of the rim is damaged, exposing the mg to the elements which take their toll on the metal)

 

They are in MotoGP. They just don't sponsor (advertise) as much as those manufacturers supplying forged magnesium rims.

 

The racing screen nowadays is all about sponsorship. Take MotoGP Team Ilmor as an example. Thay got to pull out this season due to the lack of sponsorship.

 

Aluminium rims are good alternatives.

[EVOIIIGSR]

hmmm ... interesting ... can I conclude that for the real world ... the stock rims is best for the job???

[suix]

hmmm ... interesting ... can I conclude that for the real world ... the stock rims is best for the job???

 

No doubt . . .

[VoLcAnO]

wow.. dats hot.. bt nvm.. de bike is cool...

 

btw.. i tink magnesium is widely used in race if am not wrong.. haha.. esp mv agusta =p

 

btw.. my milleague i got juz now is 13km/l

not sure its bcos of the bike or me... so low leh.. =(

 

juz got bmc, tre and idling @ 1100 rpm

 

btw.. is there any warning when fuel is low besides juz having an amber light?? any 2nd warning??

 

No other warning liao bro.. mine FC is abt 15-16km/L only.. tyry gettin a PC?

[ayuluv]

hmm.. maybe can try pc.. bt now aiming for akra 1st leh... broke le.. wan to get gpr damper oso no $$$ =(

 

no other warning abit dangerous.. haha.. my twin got a blinking and always on warning light (2 stage)

 

nevertheles.. its still a kawa.. haha..

 

No other warning liao bro.. mine FC is abt 15-16km/L only.. tyry gettin a PC?

[VoLcAnO]

Try to pump when hit reserve lor.. If i recover my Bitubo damper i can sell u cheap but i dun think its possible..

 

Akra Hex is a gd choice lah.. when gg track wif us??

[ayuluv]

heee.. thnx bro.. erm.. i support akra and termis one.. hee..

 

i trying to find time to go leh.. dat time brought my twin go bt no boots cannot play.. =(

[VoLcAnO]

Like my pals always say.. i go for "bling" factor..

 

Can wear army boots ma.. like wad i did the 1st time..

[ayuluv]

haha.. bling bling.. ppl high beam u.. they kana back.. hahah

ya lo.. dat time i duno ma.. got FF jacket jeans.. bt shoes.. haha..

[ayuluv]

btw.. wat is the stock sprocket size front/rear for 04 zx10r??