Recall on 2010 Z1000

[acalliste]

Recall on the '10 Z1000! Hopefully the link works.




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Make: KAWASAKI Model: ZR1000DAF
Model Year: 2010
Manufacturer: KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A. Mfr's Report Date: JUN 28, 2010
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 10V303000
N/A
NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS: DISC:CALIPER
Potential Number of Units Affected: 1161
Summary:
KAWASAKI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 ZR100DAF/L MODELS. UNDER SEVERE RIDING CONDITIONS THE LEFT FRONT BRAKE HOSE MAY CONTACT THE FRONT BRAKE ROTOR DURING EXTREMELY HEAVY APPLICATION OF THE FRONT BRAKE.
Consequence:
THIS CAN CAUSE BRAKE FLUID TO LEAK CREATING THE POTENTIAL FOR A CRASH RESULTING IN INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FRONT BRAKE HOSE AND REPLACE IT IF REQUIRED. ADDITIONALLY, THE FRONT BRAKE HOSE POSITION WILL BE ADJUSTED TO PREVENT CONTACT WITH THE BRAKE ROTOR. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JULY 2010.

[LaurenOE]

I still want one..bad.

[kevin_stevens]

Originally Posted by LaurenOE

I still want one..bad.

What happened to the 2011 ZX-10R announcement? Wasn't that supposed to be today?

KeS

[LaurenOE]

Originally Posted by kevin_stevens

What happened to the 2011 ZX-10R announcement? Wasn't that supposed to be today?

KeS

I'm following that in another thread.
As for owning a 2011 ZX10R?
Nope. I learned my lesson with the 08 ZX10R.
It's great to have a hypersport, but practically not so much.

[acalliste]

It might possibly only affect very early models, so you may not need to worry about it, Lauren.

[LaurenOE]

We are close to getting my, err...Bill's Z1000, so it's good to know!

[Süsser Tod]

Originally Posted by LaurenOE

I'm following that in another thread.
As for owning a 2011 ZX10R?
Nope. I learned my lesson with the 08 ZX10R.
It's great to have a hypersport, but practically not so much.

I don't understand?

[LaurenOE]

Originally Posted by Süsser Tod

I don't understand?

Sorry for the thread-jack Tam!

The ZX10R comes geared tall from the factory. The Tall gearing means that to get into the meat of the powerband, you need to be in the green zone on the tach. The ZX10R will *almost* do the speed limit in 1st gear while still under redline! I put one tooth less on the front sprocket. Now, I have a better power band, but in 2nd/3rd/4th, a good roll of the throttle will bring the front up. As for 5th and 6th gear? I hardly ever use those gears since to cruise in the green zone, I'm into 100+ or I'm "lugging" along.

The handling and everything about the bike invites speed.

The ZX10R is so hard edged and in another league from my other bikes.

It's a fantastic bike that I love to ride, but for day to day practicallity, it's not the best choice out there.

It's also a Police magnet.