# New Bike **URL:** \ **Category:** Shift518 Automotive\ **Created:** [April 26, 2011, 1:53am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-bike/258088 "2011-04-26T01:53:04Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![silverandslow1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ecae2f/32.png) [@silverandslow1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/silverandslow1)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2011, 1:53am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-bike/258088/1 "2011-04-26T01:53:04Z")
Against my better judgement i got a 2008 Kawasaki zx-10r last week. Has an exhaust, filter, powercommander and I guess ss brake lines for some reason. Exhaust is only a slipon so Im gonna prolly get a full exhaust this year or next. It is way faster than my old 750 though, i wasn’t expecting that much of a change. ---
**Author:** ![Vovchandr](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/vovchandr/32/6275_2.png) [@Vovchandr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Vovchandr)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2011, 5:56am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-bike/258088/2 "2011-04-26T05:56:26Z")
Haha you’re insane. Congrats! ---
**Author:** ![HiSpeed48](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/hispeed48/32/6688_2.png) [@HiSpeed48](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/HiSpeed48)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2011, 9:40am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-bike/258088/3 "2011-04-26T09:40:47Z")
Nice! Congratz Keep the front wheel down lol ---
**Author:** ![Vovchandr](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/vovchandr/32/6275_2.png) [@Vovchandr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Vovchandr)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2011, 9:47am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-bike/258088/4 "2011-04-26T09:47:02Z")
> [@HiSpeed48"](#): > > Nice! Congratz > > **Good luck keeping** the front wheel down lol Fixed :lol ---
**Author:** ![RocketPunch](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/rocketpunch/32/6429_2.png) [@RocketPunch](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RocketPunch)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2011, 9:50am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-bike/258088/5 "2011-04-26T09:50:26Z")
> [@ugh soo hott](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ugh-soo-hott/41609/26): > > Against my better judgement i got a 2008 Kawasaki zx-10r last week. Has an exhaust, filter, powercommander and I guess ss brake lines for some reason. Exhaust is only a slipon so Im gonna prolly get a full exhaust this year or next. > > It is way faster than my old 750 though, i wasn’t expecting that much of a change. Nice! Have fun, and get your suspension set up asap. :thumbup ---
**Author:** ![Vovchandr](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/vovchandr/32/6275_2.png) [@Vovchandr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Vovchandr)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2011, 9:53am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-bike/258088/6 "2011-04-26T09:53:02Z")
> [@Amuse M3](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/amuse-m3/41650/21): > > Nice! Have fun, and get your suspension set up asap. :thumbup When are we going to tinker with mine? ---
**Author:** ![usmc2801](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/usmc2801/32/6387_2.png) [@usmc2801](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/usmc2801)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2011, 10:04am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-bike/258088/7 "2011-04-26T10:04:49Z")
Good choice in bikes 🙂 As far as the exhaust goes, what slip-on is on the bike and does it eliminate the mid-pipe? A full exhaust is honestly a waste of money when you have a slip-on that eliminates the mid-pipe, you’re talking a measly 2-3hp at a high price. ---
**Author:** ![RocketPunch](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/rocketpunch/32/6429_2.png) [@RocketPunch](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RocketPunch)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2011, 10:09am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-bike/258088/8 "2011-04-26T10:09:53Z")
> [@PS3 Good Games??](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ps3-good-games/40934/35): > > When are we going to tinker with mine? 400? or SV? Does the 400 have adjustable suspension or just pre-load? Anytime you want to do it just let me know, I could use a hand to do some measurements on my bike as well. :thumbup ---
**Author:** ![Vovchandr](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/vovchandr/32/6275_2.png) [@Vovchandr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Vovchandr)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2011, 10:13am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-bike/258088/9 "2011-04-26T10:13:51Z")
> [@Ovechkin 124Million dollar deal](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ovechkin-124million-dollar-deal/41611/31): > > 400? or SV? Does the 400 have adjustable suspension or just pre-load? Anytime you want to do it just let me know, I could use a hand to do some measurements on my bike as well. :thumbup 400, Sv’s are still hibernating. May register one today. What are you doing today? I could swing out that way. ---
**Author:** ![RocketPunch](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/rocketpunch/32/6429_2.png) [@RocketPunch](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RocketPunch)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2011, 11:28am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-bike/258088/10 "2011-04-26T11:28:35Z")
> [@Only in Cheektowaga...](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/only-in-cheektowaga/41657/13): > > 400, Sv’s are still hibernating. May register one today. > > What are you doing today? I could swing out that way. Work? :lol Weekday is probably not gonna work for me, we can schedule something later. ---
**Author:** ![HiSpeed48](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/hispeed48/32/6688_2.png) [@HiSpeed48](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/HiSpeed48)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2011, 1:47pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-bike/258088/11 "2011-04-26T13:47:46Z")
I need some help too lol Setting the sag is a two man job ---
**Author:** ![Vovchandr](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/vovchandr/32/6275_2.png) [@Vovchandr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Vovchandr)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2011, 1:49pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-bike/258088/12 "2011-04-26T13:49:08Z")
We can schedule a Sunday. ---
**Author:** ![RocketPunch](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/rocketpunch/32/6429_2.png) [@RocketPunch](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RocketPunch)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2011, 1:56pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-bike/258088/13 "2011-04-26T13:56:49Z")
> [@High Five](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/high-five/41664/3): > > I need some help too lol > > Setting the sag is a two man job > [@On another topic](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/41665/2): > > We can schedule a Sunday. Fine with me if you guys are up for it. ---
**Author:** ![silverandslow1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ecae2f/32.png) [@silverandslow1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/silverandslow1)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2011, 5:44pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-bike/258088/14 "2011-04-26T17:44:10Z")
The wheel actually stays down for me at full throttle… in 4th how do iget my susension set up? I dunno what that means im not a bike person like that lol. The one thing I really dont like is how loose the bars are at high speed. theres play in the bars just a little. I think the stock steering stabalizer does aboslutly nothing so I may try that thicker oil deal see if that helps other wise ill need to buy an aftermarket one. ---
**Author:** ![Icon2008](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/ecc23a/32.png) [@Icon2008](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Icon2008)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2011, 5:45pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-bike/258088/15 "2011-04-26T17:45:47Z")
how hard is it to set up a suspension my bike I set up for a 240lb rider I’m around 160lbs(with riding gear on) ---
**Author:** ![RocketPunch](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/rocketpunch/32/6429_2.png) [@RocketPunch](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RocketPunch)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2011, 6:03pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-bike/258088/16 "2011-04-26T18:03:03Z")
> [@On another topic](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/41643/89): > > The wheel actually stays down for me at full throttle… > > in 4th > how do iget my susension set up? I dunno what that means im not a bike person like that lol. > > The one thing I really dont like is how loose the bars are at high speed. theres play in the bars just a little. I think the stock steering stabalizer does aboslutly nothing so I may try that thicker oil deal see if that helps other wise ill need to buy an aftermarket one. You need to dial-in the suspension first and then adjust the stabilizer. “Masking” steering issues simply by cranking up the stabilizer will create more problems or hide the real problem with the bike. > [@On another topic](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/41643/90): > > how hard is it to set up a suspension my bike I set up for a 240lb rider I’m around 160lbs(with riding gear on) Not hard. How do you know the bike is set-up for a 240lbs rider? ---
**Author:** ![Icon2008](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/ecc23a/32.png) [@Icon2008](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Icon2008)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2011, 6:14pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-bike/258088/17 "2011-04-26T18:14:33Z")
because I bought the bike off a friend an he had it set up for him ---
**Author:** ![RocketPunch](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/rocketpunch/32/6429_2.png) [@RocketPunch](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RocketPunch)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2011, 6:42pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-bike/258088/18 "2011-04-26T18:42:04Z")
> [@On another topic](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/41643/99): > > because I bought the bike off a friend an he had it set up for him Has he ever had any suspension work done? (springs/valving) If the suspension is stock, then it will just be a matter of getting the pre-load/compression/rebound dialed in for your weight to the best that the stock components will allow. ---
**Author:** ![HiSpeed48](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/hispeed48/32/6688_2.png) [@HiSpeed48](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/HiSpeed48)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2011, 8:14pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-bike/258088/19 "2011-04-26T20:14:43Z")
> [@High Five](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/high-five/41664/7): > > Fine with me if you guys are up for it. Works for me. Weather looks good too. ---
**Author:** ![silverandslow1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ecae2f/32.png) [@silverandslow1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/silverandslow1)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2011, 10:32pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-bike/258088/20 "2011-04-26T22:32:16Z")
do i just bring the bike some where toget the suspension set up? It does replace the midpipe…I probably would wait if I did it at all to be honest. Its already too loud. [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-bike/258088.md?page=2)