Let the good times roll... Again. Reliving my BSB Superstock days with a 2004 zx10r project

[@gideondejong1610]

I’ve owned a lime green ‘04 ZX-10R. What a monster it was! Ohlins steering damper, Brembo master cilinder, Gilles Tooling rearsets, WP shock, Akrapovic system etc. Bullit proof bike, never had a problem with it

[@sund5]

Why you sold mate?

[@ryanpierce9793]

YES!!! Got a a real soft spot of the first gen zx10r as well. Tuned in to see what you end up doing!

[@jamesbrooks6130]

AWESOME I currently have one (aka Doris) done a fair bit to mine to improve its woeful brakes and suspension along with a few improvement mods. Got a full Brembo brake set up, 320mm disc's M4 calipers and the RCS master cylinder = Amazing stopping power, then to improve the rear gone for a rear thumb brake. For suspension upgrades I've got the original Ohlins FG330 (perfect fitment and better handling and then no requirement for spacers for calipers) and a Nitron rear race spec shock. Then for engine mods I've put in a full sigma slipper clutch (the 08 model fits with a slight modification to the clutch cover) and was lucky a few years ago to get my hands on a Vivaldi BSB head and cams from one of there works bikes, now running 168BHP at rear wheel 😁 Doris is now my full time track bike 😁 Look forward to seeing the mods and riding episodes.

[@obsession_engineering]

Sounds like a great bike, the suspension upgrades must really help!!

[@stephenmcqueen4029]

God, I had one of these, about 13 years ago. I wasn’t up to it and it was too much for a rider with one years experience. But I’d love another one like this.

[@framurray5282]

i got my hands on a green 2004 a few weeks ago....great bike and as you said they are a wild machine....looking forward to the vids on it...

[@MTFDarkEagle]

As an owner of a 2004 ZX10R the fairing removal rant is VERY recognisable.. Looking forward to the project! Might give some inspiration for my ZX10R :D

[@cecilwilson5442]

Bought a 2006 gsxr 1000 8500 miles from New,, northern Ireland bike from New, all old mot's and two owners,, black with bit of silver,, love it got a second hand ohlins shock,, serviced,, keep anything I change,, it's brilliant,, analogue suits me,, like the content of your videos from Belfast ☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️

[@ChasingTenths]

It’s such an understated bike. It’s brilliant

[@cwgillan702]

Yamaha had the same bolt issue with the MT09 tank... 4 bolts, 2 longer than the others.. the crunch noise was horrible.... Fuel everywhere.... 😥 Looking forward to the new project.. 👍

[@duckbuell]

Looking forward to this! Nice motorcycle!

[@michaelrobertson9802]

As I have already said I have the c2h ,it does exactly what it says on the tin......😁🤪,ferocious is the right description of this full on beast!!!! Try reading the bennets buyers guide on a gn 1 zx10r if your not familiar (this is aimed at watchers not the maker of the videos. I have a quick action throttle on mine and it a good mod. These videos are what any sensible bike owner should do with older bikes so they LAST preventative maintenance, that's the key...unfortunately not everyone is as clued up as yer man .Great stuff ...more please

[@jamest5149]

The previous owner obviously looked after this bike. My chains always last the life of the bike (my ownership), cleaned and lubed after every ride and correctly adjusted at all times… helps to be a fair weather rider as well.

[@scottaspden7235]

Best bike I ever had. Had 3 gen 1s and have done a lot of miles on them.. and have to say I didn't find the handling flighty at all, in fact very stable, wheelies and all... still had various steering dampers fitted I'll admit but not for long periods and all kinds of riding, whereas a cbr600rr I had was twitchy as hell. Have also had 2 gen 3s and now a gen 4.

[@hazabaijan]

Yes Dave! Glad you're working on another project! Cheeky request: get a clip mic so we can hear you when you're doing your pieces to camera 🤘

[@eds4947]

This is brilliant. I have just bought the same bike in similar condition also with the bloody crash bungs! It’s my third ZX10R C1H so I’ll be following your work closely. Cheers

[@ruaraidhmcdonald-walker9524]

Oooh ace. Another project. Excellent! Definitely curry Dave!

[@scottaspden7235]

Frames can split where they arch over the back of the cam cover...

[@Hondatech26]

Excellent vid Dave! Loved your SP1 and R1 restores so I'm sure this one will be just as enjoyable to watch. My favorite part of those was how you explained motorcycle suspension setup in simple terms at the end of the series. Helped me a lot more than any Dave Moss vid I've ever watched LOL

[@nickrider5220]

Love these projects 👍👍

[@andrewhull365]

Another awesome video! Roof helmets too, theyre a blast from the past!

[@obsession_engineering]

Good helmets, but things have moved on a bit since

[@flipsideracing]

Excellent video. Sometime ago I commented on another project vid that you should buy an early Zx10r project… thanks for listening. Absolutely love my c2h in of course the fasted of all colours green. ;-)

[@obsession_engineering]

They are great bikes, and nice to relive my 'youth' too, lol

[@stekwack]

I am so going to love watching this series Dave, unfortunately I traded my zx10r in for a 2017 gsxr 1000 in March this year, and I'm so missing it. Always wanted one when they first came out but got my first one in 2006 brand new old stock £7k unfortunately I blew the engine doing a high speed wheelie. Lesson learnt I did a deal and got another brand new old stock just run in I got hit whilst stationary at a set of lights, finally got the bike back but was smoking on overrun, bore glazed cylinder 4 got the bike back again and had some great times, eventually sold as needed the money but a couple of years later my mate sold me his one which I had to march, absolutely awesome bike but overlooked by most as the fireblade and R1 of the time were a less nervous. My current gsxr is so much easier to ride quickly but doesn't give anything like the same fun factor of the zx10.

[@obsession_engineering]

Sounds like you had some bad luck with yours, I'm hoping mine survives longer :)

[@MrPADDYOT]

Fantastic. Absolutely love these vids. I've seen otherwise mint SP1s and 1098s with the fairings drilled for the crash bungs, absolutely nuts! Interested to see what suspension adjustments you'll be doing to tame it a bit? Top content as usual Dave!!

[@obsession_engineering]

The suspension mods are coming later, and they're quite subtle :)

[@kneesparks]

Hello mate. I'm after a 2004/5 ZX10R engine. Mine popped over Portimao a couple of weeks back. I think I see you over Cadwell a few months back I should have come said hi.

[@obsession_engineering]

Try to find an 05, a couple of niggles had been fixed by then

[@kneesparks]

@@obsession_engineering I've sent you an email on your website. 👍

[@dazzx10r]

Dave Hewson I didn't realise that you had the other James Jackson racing ZX10r. I bought the sister bike (Ex Guy Sanders) and club raced it back in 2008.

[@obsession_engineering]

Guy was a great lad and his bikes were always well looked after. I was team mates to Guy for a couple of years and still see James Jackson when we're both working in the BSB paddock.

[@0x7FFFFFFFFFFF]

I love my '05 zx-10r! Looking forward to more videos. Sounds like you know the ins and outs of the bike, but in case you've forgotten, generators and valve retainers are partial to imploding :D

[@obsession_engineering]

Appreciate the info and there is more coming, some of it might be about those bits ;)

[@steve23464]

I also have an 05 with 102,xxx miles runs strong with no issues. True about the retainers, did a valve clearance check early on and found 6 in total were cracked and failing. You will not know this is happening until you drop a valve. Swapped them all for the 06 set no issues. But yeah wouldn't sell it for anything.

[@stevesane800]

Great Dave! Another project to look forward to! The older footage of you wasn’t good. Looked like it knocked you around some. Hope no long term injuries. Thanks for getting back on the tools!✅

[@obsession_engineering]

Luckily I was younger and more flexible back then :)

[@bertzx9r894]

Mk1 ZX10R is a lovely looking bike. Evrytime i see one out i get a picture of it and yet haven't bought one myself. Should be a good series this. As for the coil sticks and dropping engine mounts, sounds like my old zx9r. Lastly, always chinese!

[@obsession_engineering]

I do like a good Chinese :)

[@sethmiller6787]

I'm really looking forward to this series. I have an '05 that is a dedicated track bike and I just installed new spark plugs so I can attest to how fiddly it is do. Can't wait to hear what your geometry and suspension recommendations are. Love your channel!

[@obsession_engineering]

Thanks for the positive vibes, and thanks for watching. This one won't be quite the spec of my superstocker but will be a step up from stock!

[@jessefpv9217]

I agree I’m interested in the Geometry setup on this bike as well. So far All suspension settings are stock as to Manual. Really stiff for my weight 135.. but I’m Also geared the bike 17f 40r with 112 link. Curious as to your setup.

[@motorcyclegarage2307]

What a beauty

[@richgsxr1000k9]

Curry always! 👍

[@olliebob8359]

I’ve a 1 owner 7k miles totally stock c1h in green, I’m south lincs in Bourne, seeing your a bit of an expert I’d probably like you to take a gander at my retaining springs if that would be possible

[@joshuaowens4797]

I purchased a mint 2005 with 8,128 miles... actually less due to gearing.

[@troywee4774]

no complaints here about your project etc cos i love it but ...... ever thought about a wireless mic? other than that brilliant stuff mate as usual! thanks for sharing. cheers.

[@obsession_engineering]

I actually filmed the first few episodes a while backj and have since got a wireless mic, it's not very good though and I need to find a better one!!

[@troywee4774]

@@obsession_engineering ok cool. no worries was just tryin to help? all good content though thanks.

[@jessefpv9217]

Could you explain more about. You said the wheels don’t point in the same direction? You lost me.. why don’t they point in the same direction. Truly curious

[@Truthsearcherforever777]

Would u make a video on race engine mods. Like transmission set up, valve mods, crankshaft mods …if u have those numbers.

[@WD-sr8qz]

Really great stuff and Cheers from the USA🍻 What's your take on the K&N air filter?

[@obsession_engineering]

Good filters, I've used loads of k+n or pipercross over the years. Wash and re oil every few thousand miles with no problems

[@leighsmith3867]

Noticed the farings don't have any decals on them and paint work doesn't look like factory finish... has it been repainted for some reason? 🤔

[@obsession_engineering]

It'd had the decals removed by the first owner, but paint is very good and original, camera isn't the best at picking up black though!

[@MrSportster12]

So just to be clear - are crash bungs a good or bad thing?

[@obsession_engineering]

:D

[@Truthsearcherforever777]

I had a question. Do ZX10R 04 ECU need to be calibrated ? I mean the engine when it’s turn on it’s not as smooth idling like on 07 bikes n earlier. Is it ECU making or is it injectors or ECU needs calibrated or is it bc it don’t have an oxygen sensor ?

[@CJKBuildingServices]

What do you make of the original brakes, I am in two minds refresh existing calliers or upgrade to Nissin ZX6R?

[@obsession_engineering]

Standard calipers are crap, hence this bike being upgraded already

[@CJKBuildingServices]

@@obsession_engineering Thanks, have you heard much on the cracked frames ?

[@bigjam8429]

How tall are you bud ?

[@jessefpv9217]

Why don’t the wheels point in the same direction? Is it the rear that’s off?

[@obsession_engineering]

The wheels do, it's the thread pattern that is often reversed on the front tyre

[@jessefpv9217]

@ so can this be corrected? Or just have to deal with it. Part of the geometry?

[@MatelotsousMarin]

Curry, obviously.

[@obsession_engineering]

I went Chinese that night, but do like a good curry too :)

[@TheOriginalCoda]

@@obsession_engineering Chinese curry with Chinese chips - for the win!

[@sidewaysgt4]

Chinese Curry Wavey......... solved

[@stephenbeamis1151]

Always Curry 🤣

[@MrGeorgeisonit]

Chinese