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Hindle Titanium SUper Sport Bolt on New

miker — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 21:14:07 GMT

Brand new Hindle Titanium 20 inch Super Sport bolt on for the ZX12R Installed ran around the block and removed. Not as loud as the Muzzy. You cannot hear the pipe over the wind at freeway speeds. Still too loud for my tastes. 275.00 shipped CONUS Pics on request

Muzzy Bolt on

miker — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 19:08:14 GMT

Muzzy bolt on for sale. Can measures 19 inches from front to back not including the tip. Pics on request. all bolts, hanger, included. You will need to use the stock bolt from your bike to secure the hanger. 215.00 shipped.

Installing Cruise Control

Blade_69 — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 14:26:50 GMT

I have an electronic cruise control (Audiovox CCS-100) leftover from when I had my Concours. I never got around to installing it and was about to sell it on eBay until I thought about putting it on this bike. I've done searches and I've only found one post from a guy that said he did it, but there was no detail. I sent him a PM but no response. So I'm looking for anyone else that has installed this system on their 12 and can give me some direction.

I do not want to buy any other cruise control device (Throttlemeister, Vista Cruise, O-ring....etc).

Thanks to anyone that can help.

Need install instructions for..

VOZ — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 13:57:59 GMT

Got it

Install Instructions for Dale walker Shifter

VOZ — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 13:55:51 GMT

Got it

FS: 06-07 ZX-10R Full Muzzy

06blackpearl — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 13:51:16 GMT

I have a few month old Full SS system..
Can has been powder coated black...
asking $750.00/ + shipping (should be less then $40) I accept money orders to avoid paypal fees or if you wish to use paypal I will add there fees.

Ebay Link
eBay

Pm if interested...

Some pics (powder coated)
I like It..... - Kawasaki ZX-10R.net
before coating
Got a new.. - Kawasaki ZX-10R.net

Sound clip
Muzzy Gp Sound Clip - Kawasaki ZX-10R.net

Nice 12R

n52 — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 13:47:08 GMT

A-tech :thumbup:

leaking fork compression damping force screw adjuster

zx12mark — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 05:32:35 GMT

o-ring i guess.service manuel says nothing.anybody ever have that screw out..thanks for any info.

Wtb 2003 zx-12r parts

new12man — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 01:49:09 GMT

I'm looking to buy the following parts,all are for 2003 zx12r. Power commander iii usb w/software, heli-bar risers , corbin seat ,and the little light above the headlights. Thanks ralph 832 665 1603

2010 Kawasaki Concours14 will have night vision, collision avoidance, helmet display

Lash — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 01:23:32 GMT

Kawasaki set to debut night vision, helmet-mounted heads-up displays and collision avoidance technology
By Ben Purvis
June 7, 2009

KAWASAKI'S 1400 GTR is already one of the most technologically-advanced bikes on the planet � with variable valve timing, keyless ignition and tyre pressure sensors as standard � but the firm is preparing a whole new generation of ground breaking technology for the next-generation GTR. Heading up the technological onslaught comes a system that until now has been in the preserve of only the world's most expensive cars; night vision.

Kawasaki's 1400 GTR is already a high tech smorgasbord with variable valve timing, keyless ignition and tyre pressure sensors but the next-generation GTR will wrest outright motorcycle technology leadership from BMW, Honda and Yamaha. Heading the technological onslaught comes a system that until now has been in the preserve of only the world's most expensive cars; night vision.

Kawasaki has developed its own infra-red night vision technology, giving riders a view beyond the range of the bike's conventional headlights, and is racing to get it ready for use on production bikes with few or no changes to the basic design of the bikes themselves � allowing it to be fitted as an option or even as an aftermarket upgrade. And detailed drawings of the design clearly reveal that the GTR is being used as the guinea pig for Kawasaki's night vision, in line with its role as the firm's technology leader.

So, how does it work? The answer lies in a pair of infra-red cameras mounted behind clear lenses set into the front of the bike's rear-view mirrors. Picking out images even in pitch darkness, these work together like a pair of eyes to give a stereoscopic view to the bike's on-board computer � allowing it to judge how far away objects are and alert the rider if there's anything in his path that's beyond the reach of the conventional headlights.

One of the cameras also provides an image to be displayed on an LCD screen set into the bike's instrument panel.

It might sound like sci-fi, but similar systems are already being offered in high-end cars like the most expensive Mercedes and BMW machines, with Kawasaki's system being close in concept to BMW's design. The camera's used by Kawasaki are long-wave �far infra-red� cameras, which pick up their images based on heat rather than light, so the system is ideal for highlighting people or animals in the road but can't identify objects that are no hotter than the background. Alternatives like the Mercedes system, use short-wave �near infra-red� technology working like military systems by combining an invisible infra-red light with an infra-red camera, giving the green-tinged view that we've all come to associate with night-vision thanks to Hollywood depictions of such systems and showing the entire scene ahead rather than only revealing heat sources.

Using far infra-red makes sense on a bike, where space is at a premium, as it needs no extra lights � the cameras alone can pick up heat 300 meters or more ahead of the bike, well beyond the range of even high-beam headlights.

But the system goes beyond simply revealing an extended view into the darkness, as it also works to actively alert riders to dangers. So you're not constantly checking the dash-mounted screen for hidden dangers, the on-board computer is able to identify objects and highlight them � either using the display itself or an audio warning via a Bluetooth headpiece in your helmet � as well as giving extra details, for instance a read-out of how far the object is from the bike. Again, BMW's latest-generation night-vision system does the same thing in the firm's cars, although even BMW has yet to show any sign of fitting such a device to its bikes.

Given the fact the technology is available right now, and that Kawasaki has already filed very detailed patents � specifically around the way the new system mounts on the GTR and how it integrates with the GTR's electronics � it's likely that we'll see the debut of night vision on the firm's range-topper either as an option or standard equipment in time for when the company's 2010 model year machines are revealed at the Paris show this autumn.

AS well as revealing details of its night-vision system Kawsaki's latest patents also hint at another big leap in getting information to riders in the form of helmet-mounted head-up displays. While initial versions of night vision are expected to use a simple dash-mounted screen to display their images and information, the next step is to incorporate the pictures into a readout right in front of the rider's eyes.

Kawasaki is, for instance, incorporating a tilt sensor to correct images in relation to the bike's lean and Bluetooth capabilitites into its design, and in the patent its designer, Akira Nakaya, says: �The display device may be constructed of a helmet mount display. In this case, the night vision system is equipped with a short-distance radio device according to a specification, for example Bluetooth to receive and send information between the CPU on the vehicle body side and the display device on the helmet side. Likewise, the alarm sound emitting device may be provided on the helmet side. By providing the display device and the alarm sound emitting device on the helmet side, a size of the front part of the vehicle body does not increase or a structure of the front part of the vehicle body does not become complicated.�

Significantly, one of the main designers of the GTR, Kaoru Kouchi, has also been working on the development of a helmet-mounted head-up display to go hand-in-hand with the new technology. Cleverly, his display is designed to mount around the outside of a normal motorcycle helmet, rather than being incorporated into the helmet itself.

With a helmet-mounted display the image from the infra-red camera, combined with the read-outs from the related computer system, can be either displayed in the peripheral vision of the rider or even superimposed over the view through the visor � highlighting dangers in the rider's own view of the road ahead.

Source: Gizmag

2011 Kawasaki ZX-10R will be a radical new motorcycle!

Lash — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 00:50:01 GMT

Kawasaki holds back new ZX-10R as it goes radical
By Laura Kennerley
02 July 2009 17:59

Kawasaki has delayed the launch of the new ZX-10R as it is developing a radical new bike.

The Japanese firm has opted out of its traditional two-year pattern of replacing the top-flight sportsbike as it wants to create a bike to win the World Superbike series with.

The new ZX-10R is now expected to be launched at the end of 2010.

Source: MCN

BT 21 battle axe Tires

DRpoopinstine — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 22:21:52 GMT

So my Dunlop qualifier tires finally crapped out on me. last week it was the Rear got a roofing nail in it. Argued with a friends land lord who at time was redoing roof of his house. I told him about nails.. and low and behold I got nail.. The tire was shot anyways was just starting to show enuff wear for replacement.. I could faint make out cords. The nail sealed it. Monster burn out and replace.. I went with the Avon storm st 200/55/17 i got it for $200 installed.. I know a guy.. local stealership wanted 379. installed. its all who you know.. Yesterday I noticed after a little ride that I was getting a little shake from front end.. Yep front wheel was cupping. I will go long time on rear.. but front is noting to be messed with so I put on new BT 21 120/70/17
I have always been a bridgstone guy.. never had problem with them I went with a longer lasting tire this time. I have a cbr 1000rr that I use for twisties.. and run a soft sticky compound that I am lucky to get 2k out of them befor i have to replace.. so for the big 12 i figured i wanted something that would last a little longer as i use the 12 for longer rides poker runs ect... I will give feed back on what I think of both .. I picked avon after reading fourms. and so far very happy with it.. will test out front later tonight.

Got some new toys

Jim zx12r — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 21:35:23 GMT

just got my stepped hindle system in the post and my BigCC block off plates and my dale walker quick shifter 3. Can't wait to get everything fitted :crazyloco: think i'll fit the exhaust and block off plated before I start messin with the shifter though.

Any advice for when I come to do this job? also does anybody know the correct torque settings for the exhuast down pipes?

Thanks.

headlight question

jdjozwia — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 17:53:33 GMT

i think it is called the position light but after searching i just cannot find this light anywhere, it is the triangle light below the windscreen i need it for an 03, can someone tell me where i can find this at?

2000 ZX12R wheels and tires

lowblueranger — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 13:16:42 GMT

I have a set of black wheels that have polished lips for sale. The front has a Dunlop 208 gp tire with lot's of tread on it, with a very small ding on the one side of the rim, still holds air fine, hardley noticeable. The rear has a Dunlop Gp tire with less tread but not bad for street riding. The rear has the rotor still on it and the front does not, but has bearings in both. They are in nice condition-$200 OBO shipped to most places in the U.S.A.