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It says it has the added feature of showa suspension. Is that not standard then does anyone know?
Defo the same advert on eBay cheers blade

Showa is standard i think. It might mean this has the Big Piston forks though which supposedly are a big improvement.

Lol another one for turning

duke63 wrote:

That's the one, might have a bit of saliva on the tank!

TonyB wrote:I'm going to look at a ZX9R to add to my stable. Any current or ex owners here with any tips on what to be aware of?

Not much really, just the usual signs of trackday/racing use. Engines are solid. Find out if the suspension has been refreshed or upgraded.

Big piston forks came in on the R series model (2009) and showa is stock.

Front suspension is stunning.

Monty wrote:

duke63 wrote:

That's the one, might have a bit of saliva on the tank!

Is it near you? Would you might having another little look at it and posting up a few better pictures?

DaytonAndy wrote:

Monty wrote:

duke63 wrote:

That's the one, might have a bit of saliva on the tank!

Is it near you? Would you might having another little look at it and posting up a few better pictures?

It will be gone buy the time I get back there, they turn over around 150 bikes a month. Give them a call, ask for Steve (Scottish Steve) and ask him to email you the originals they took for the web site.

Just to let you know my rc8 had expensive wp forks fitted and the Kawasaki bpf,s feel miles better
It's not hype they feel solid and plush ,no dive or wallowing just nice and controlled

2013 636 Suspension Specification

Front

Type: 41 mm inverted fork with top-out springs Compression damping: Stepless. Rebound damping: Stepless. Spring preload: Fully adjustable (0-15 mm)
Suspension, rear

Rear

Type: Bottom-Link Uni-Trak with gas-charged shock and top-out spring Compression damping: Stepless Rebound damping: 25-way Spring preload: Fully adjustable (5.5-15.5 mm)

More info in this link which is specific for the 2013 model

http://www.kawasaki.co.uk/en/products/s ... BfRg0GRT0j" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Showa BPF forks on the ZX10R were rated by Micheal Rutter on a test at Mallory for PB Mag as brilliant.

He asked what mods had been done to them and when Johnny Mac said they were standard he was blown away and remeber Rutter has raced on £10,000 Ohlins gas forks

One of the suspension guys told me I would have to spend a fortune on the front forks to improve them and he doubted I would notice.

So is the Wales Run in May going to be the first official TS Kawasaki Ride out ?

no im on a suzuki !!!!!!

Love my B1 that's why I never sold it even when i did not get on a bike for a few years still love it now it makes me feel naughty. Saying that the gsxr makes me feel the same way i think im going to bond with it in a strange way.

rocket wrote:no im on a suzuki !!!!!!

Love my B1 that's why I never sold it even when i did not get on a bike for a few years still love it now it makes me feel naughty. Saying that the gsxr makes me feel the same way i think im going to bond with it in a strange way.

There's Lots of bike bonding on this site lately

Very good price on this one Andy and I know from experience you can always talk them down on price as I did on a very well priced Blade.

Its end of the month too so will likely do a deal to up his end of the month target.

Only 40 minutes down the motorway from you as well

http://www.cmcbikes.com/used-motorcycle ... ba2efa004d" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Some more good buys here Andy.

2014 bike 4901 miles, can and power commander for £7099

http://www.bikersmotorcycles.co.uk/used-bikes.aspx" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Same dealer

2013 Bike, 1 onwer, 5359 miles lovely Carbon Akrapovic Exhaust, Seat Cowl £6199

http://www.bikersmotorcycles.co.uk/used-bikes.aspx" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

There not a million miles away either just south of Stoke on the M6. You could few the above CMC Dealers bike and these two within an hour of each other.

Make sure it's one of the newer models with all the electric gimmicks. Mine doesn't have traction control etc. The new ones do.

Blimey, it's the Big K love- in !!