Problems getting it up in 2nd
07-26-2007, 01:12 PM
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Problems getting it up in 2nd
Well, I have been riding for years, but have to admit that I am a squid( FIRST ROCKET)!! I have owned my 2000 ZX9R Ninja for over 2 months but have put on at least 3500 miles since I,ve had it! The only way I can get this thing up is to power on in first!! This seems to be a little scarry so I have been working on slipping the clutch in 2nd and the dam thing is not havin it!
Now don't tell me that I don't have ***** cause I do! I get this thing up to 12 or red line before I POP that clutch and the most I'm getting is 1-2in. The bike seems to be having a 1 second lag when I really get on it! It sounds like a slite gurgle before it grabs! Could this be something wrong with the bike? Could the clutch be slipping(don't think so) or could it just be becaule I'm on a carbarated bike? Sorry I am not a gear head, but would love to know what the problem is(me or the bike)? Keep in mind, that I will learn to do this reguardless, just would like some helpfull advice so I don't hurt myself! Powering on is dueable but want to slip the clutch and don't want to try it in first anymore! SCARRY! Last edited by rybred; 07-26-2007 at 01:17 PM.
07-26-2007, 01:23 PM
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Re: Problems getting it up in 2nd
I think the problem isnt u, its the bike homie. See, ur ridin an old kawasucki and u need to get on of them newer liter bikes to ever have any hope in lifting that front wheel up in any other gear than first.
07-26-2007, 01:51 PM
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Re: Problems getting it up in 2nd
I know but I'm a big boy and need a bigger boddied bike and all of my boys talked me out of getting the busa and I am happy with the turning radius but am going to stick with the bike! Is there anything I can do to fix it?
07-26-2007, 01:56 PM
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Re: Problems getting it up in 2nd
lol, now thats some funny *****, least u didnt take it like most other ******** and get all huffy puffy and start threatinen beat downs.
just give it more gas before u let out the clutch, maybe try not pullin the clutch in so far either, just till it engages helps
just give it more gas before u let out the clutch, maybe try not pullin the clutch in so far either, just till it engages helps
07-26-2007, 01:58 PM
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Re: Problems getting it up in 2nd
Spend gobs of money on it to just find out its a SHITBOX-9 and would have been better to buy a new bike insatead.......Poss...
07-26-2007, 02:02 PM
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Re: Problems getting it up in 2nd
2 LATE MAN!! Don't hate, tell me who I need to give my money 2 to get my bike in good shape so it's not a **** box anymore! I had no clue, its just a good lookin bike compared to all the huffy lookin bikes that are out right now! If I had the money, I would get the new ZX14 thats out, but don't hate and hook it up with good advice **** head! Dam
07-26-2007, 03:33 PM
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Re: Problems getting it up in 2nd
DON'T BE A DAM HATTER! YOUR THE DAM JOKE! I WISH i HAD THE MONEY TO BUY A NEW BIKE BUT DON'T! I THOUGHT YOUR MOM WASN'T GOING TO CHARGE, BUT IT TURNS OUT, THAT SHE IS A HIGH DOLLAR HO!
07-26-2007, 07:28 PM
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Re: Problems getting it up in 2nd
where you from in cincy?....it will come up in 2nd... i had my stock f3 (96) up in 3rd and it had a 43 rear sprocket... my buddy had a zx6r that same body style.. and he was doing all kinds of **** in 2nd with stock gearing...
07-26-2007, 09:24 PM
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Re: Problems getting it up in 2nd
I tried red with green but it wasnt enough for me black and orange was the money shot though.....jus my .02
07-26-2007, 09:24 PM
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Re: Problems getting it up in 2nd
Ok listen. That is a good bike, however it is certainly not the best bike for stunting. Yes it does do high speed wheelies even into 3rd gear but it is too heavy and the carbs suck. Your carbs sound like they need a full rebuild and sync (up to $300). if you had a newer bike like an F4i, 636 or similar you would be very happy and save $$$$$ in the long run. Now just read the Wheelie sticky and clutch up first a 1000 times while saving for your new bike.
07-26-2007, 10:26 PM
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Re: Problems getting it up in 2nd
Ok listen. That is a good bike, however it is certainly not the best bike for stunting. Yes it does do high speed wheelies even into 3rd gear but it is too heavy and the carbs suck. Your carbs sound like they need a full rebuild and sync (up to $300). if you had a newer bike like an F4i, 636 or similar you would be very happy and save $$$$$ in the long run. Now just read the Wheelie sticky and clutch up first a 1000 times while saving for your new bike.
