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Nice write-up satya. Loved it !!

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Nice write up Satya. Loved reading it. I find gear shift to be a bit notchy while engaging first gear. All remaining gears are smooth and torque spread is amazing.

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Rode the bike with the windscreen. There is a big change. One can maintain high speed for a longer time. I was at 160 for quite a long time. Did 186 kmph top. The experience was much better than before!
Actually after riding a ZX14R everything feels slow

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I have no idea but how much weight could have been reduced had they used twin spar aluminium frame? Is it very expensive?

Did you try redlining?

I am planning to buy powerful horns. Any advice please? I would like to use original wiring harness.

BTW what is Shinobi Nice name though.

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But, would that require a battery change. Since it might draw more juice out of the battery,

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My guess is they could have saved 20kg if they could use twin spar frame.
No redlining.

Shinobi is another name for Ninja warriors from Japan.

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Hiya Doc. Guess its been a busy day for you getting your ride. Have you got your hands on it yet ?

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Karthik , still at hospital seeing patients . Came home early for puja and first made my wife to start the bike , took a round of my apartment , next my wife and then my son . After that my daughter . Now I took the bike around Taylors road for about 2 km and actually felt like a toy . Everything was easy esp that I was warned about the brakes . Will come back and explain

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That's awesome Doc...Congrats , wish you a safe ride. Please do ..we are all waiting

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I have applied for one loan in IDBI and waiting for a confirmation.
Still to decide on the bike ST or Z800

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Thanks for helping. 16 is for ST / Z800

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Ok gentlemen; heres from a 55yr old doctor after the first ride of 45 km. First thing i did was to get a 10 litre can full of speed 97 and filled the tank .The clutch and brake cables felt very normal and light to me( ive never ridden any bike smaller than RD 350 and yezdi in 12th). I rode from my house in kilpauk to T Nagar to my swamiji s place. From there i entered the very busy Mount Road. My temp was between 96-100 c and for a few seconds touched 101 c. I saw to that i never crossed 4k rpm all the way to airport . I chose this road so that i could vary my engine speed from 2000-4000 rpm , never lugged the engine . the brake lever ( at least in my bike was not angulated by a trained mechanic ) Ideally it should be continuos with the forearm to throttle angle . This guy had set it like the olden day vespa scooter with the lever looking slightly upwards -) which i will set right tommorow my self. I wanted to reach inner ring road and come back home that way. I saw distant lightning and wasnt wearing any rain gear so i returned back from the airport. Entire journed incl stop took about an hour and a half. I had my son as pillion and little did i feel i was riding a superbike , engine is very smooth, u just hear a humm and a deep humm. I think at 4 k in 6th gear we were doing 80 ish. I was trying to bed in my gear box and rear brake and also front break (applying clutch). I never felt in the least bit tired , of course i quickly found the zone of comfort in the riding position, I see a lot of guys riding a superbike, holding the handle bar with a straight elbow ( Arnold Schwarzenneger style) and soon developing wrist pain -) not knowing the elbows should be relaxed while riding.My son had no complaints after the 90 minute ride as well. Overall a very aggressive looking bike ( not suitable for a beginner) having 9.8 ft turning radius which is similar to FZ1 .Pretty comfortable for upto ( i guess) 150 km ride (might need handle bar riser if u are riding for more than 300km . Clutch is butter smooth , the headlights are adequate for upto 80 kmph ( i havent gone beyond that ) and no i never felt it was heavy .Im 5 ft 10 inch so i can plant both my feet on the ground. The torque of the bike has been so developed that u enjoy the pull from the word go which i know becomes explosive beyond 7k rpm. I think its ideal motorcycle for india ( for those who ever can afford it without having to pay a 100 % duty for a cbu) esp bike lovers like me . I have no hesitation in recommending this bike over the Street Triple ( this is purely my opinion to say something against the best in class bike) .The first gear of the street can be quite irritating in stop and go traffic, the triple s whistle you have to live with and bug head lights which u either can love it or hate it.( i found the bug head lamps unimpressive). In difficult traffic ive ridden both and for me Z800 wins hands down bcos of the tall first gear of the striple and sometimes u can stall -)

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Many congratulations doctor. Welcome to Z family. Please do post some pics. What is OTR cost in Chennai.
Ride safe.

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accesories ordered : radiator guard (aluminium). Rizoma rear view Mirror, Rizoma frame slider and fork protector. After finishing 2000 km will order the end pipe

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Could you please let us know from where did you order fork protector, rad guard and rear view mirror along with cost?

Please keep me posted about decision on pipe. Was the GPR exhaust genuine (ebay link which i posted yesterday)?

On road is 9.15 . I shall share with you all a health device costing about Rs 2500 which is ideal for riders to avoid getting any aches and pain . My classmate is an AB in sports medicine

My school mate owns one of the largest restaurant in kl , except the exhuast he is sending me everything ; only when he visits india I will be paying him . I think total was 20 k

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Ok guys being a doctor and friend of one of the most prominent Sport Physicians in the US. What sort of fitness is required to use a Superbike. Physical strenght is requied in moderate amounts but more importantly is flexibility , good relaxed riding position , Here is a small investment for 40+ bikers to strenghten your riding muscles . its very cheap and various brands are avaibale for around 2500/- get a mat as well enjoy ace free rides. Be practical and gel seats for long rides, get handle bar risers and enjoy comfort.Iff u want to ride above 140 km , get a front windscreen as well. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KE5na0zvVMg

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Ok guys being a doctor and friend of one of the most prominent Sport Physicians in the US. What sort of fitness is required to use a Superbike. Physical strenght is requied in moderate amounts but more importantly is flexibility , good relaxed riding position , Here is a small investment for 40+ bikers to strenghten your riding muscles . its very cheap and various brands are avaibale for around 2500/- get a mat as well enjoy ace free rides. Be practical and gel seats for long rides, get handle bar risers and enjoy comfort.Iff u want to ride above 140 km , get a front windscreen as well. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KE5na0zvVMg