No pics of my bike just yet...only picking it up this weekend!! Very excited!!!! 1st bike.....ZXR400...restricted to 33bhp....any advise?!
Cheers in advance!!
Newbie!!
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harrisonjc87
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Newbie!!
Newbie here!!!
No pics of my bike just yet...only picking it up this weekend!! Very excited!!!! 1st bike.....ZXR400...restricted to 33bhp....any advise?!
Cheers in advance!!
No pics of my bike just yet...only picking it up this weekend!! Very excited!!!! 1st bike.....ZXR400...restricted to 33bhp....any advise?!
Cheers in advance!!
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saka_ZXR
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- My Bike: Kawasaki ZXR 400 L3
- Location: Manchester
Re: Newbie!!
Have sharp eyes looking out for coppersharrisonjc87 wrote:ZXR400...restricted to 33bhp....any advise?!
If it's broke spray it with WD40, if it's still broke spray it again and leave it over night, if it's still broke, bin it.
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RedexRobB
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Re: Newbie!!
Enjoy itharrisonjc87 wrote:....any advise?!
Cheers in advance!!
Welcome to the forum
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masterofinsanity
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Re: Newbie!!
welcome to the forum mate, bit late but there is a buyers guide on the main site which may give you some pointers to look out for.
Don't forget people there is more to the zxr400 than this forum... check out www.zxrworld.co.uk also.
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CarneyUK
Re: Newbie!!
Welcome to the site 
When you get the bike, have a good look round it and check everything, oil, brakes, lights, tightness of bolts etc etc. Even if you have had a look at the bike before buying, you'll be amazed at stuff you find after you get it home and can look around a your leisure.
There is a service manual on the website which will tell you everything about the bike, like suspension settings ( I always put mine back to standard and work from there) oil type, and loads more. Get to know the bike as much as you can.
Find some mates to ride with. You can learn a lot (make sure they aren't the type that just wanna race you and show you how good they are :wanker ) Some good friends on a bike with experience will help you improve quick and safe.
Get out to bike meets as soon as you can!! and treat every car driver as an idiot and you should be alright.
Ride safe,
When you get the bike, have a good look round it and check everything, oil, brakes, lights, tightness of bolts etc etc. Even if you have had a look at the bike before buying, you'll be amazed at stuff you find after you get it home and can look around a your leisure.
There is a service manual on the website which will tell you everything about the bike, like suspension settings ( I always put mine back to standard and work from there) oil type, and loads more. Get to know the bike as much as you can.
Find some mates to ride with. You can learn a lot (make sure they aren't the type that just wanna race you and show you how good they are :wanker ) Some good friends on a bike with experience will help you improve quick and safe.
Get out to bike meets as soon as you can!! and treat every car driver as an idiot and you should be alright.
Ride safe,
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zxrnoakze400
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Re: Newbie!!
welcome to the forum and hope you enjoy your zxr!
well said carney, even though you checked most of them for me
every one on this site is realy helpfull so good buy getting a zxr!
well said carney, even though you checked most of them for me
every one on this site is realy helpfull so good buy getting a zxr!
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harrisonjc87
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- My Bike: ZXR 400
Re: Newbie!!
Well my boyfriend, my mum, my dad and my brother have all got bikes! So i'll have people to ride with!
Really looking forward to picking it up tmo!! Everythings been done on it so I shouldnt have any problems for a while!! know a couple good mechanics so I'll have somewhere to take it if needed. (not that I will need it!!)
If I have any questions I will ask!!!
Really looking forward to picking it up tmo!! Everythings been done on it so I shouldnt have any problems for a while!! know a couple good mechanics so I'll have somewhere to take it if needed. (not that I will need it!!)
If I have any questions I will ask!!!
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actionman
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Re: Newbie!!
Second that one, learning to ride a bike has really opened my eyes when I drive my car. Welcome to the forumtreat every car driver as an idiot and you should be alright
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SOILZX
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Re: Newbie!!
welcome to the forum
I BRAKE FOR CAKE!!
Definitive mechanics toolkit: A hammer and a condom,
If it can't be fixed with a hammer, f*** it!!
Definitive mechanics toolkit: A hammer and a condom,
If it can't be fixed with a hammer, f*** it!!