ZX10R interest, got one to look out for!

[glenn cooper]

I have info for my F1000 brethren who might be considering a Kawi.
Avoid at all costs engine # (last 8) BA 004217.
I went out of my normal loop to purchase, so I could have a spare and this engine was NOT as advertised.
Thankfully I was eventually able to get a refund, less return shipping and some fees, but RUST in the valve seat area? For real? I was told that was normal and to just clean it up w/ some spray cleaner. Yeah riiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiight!

PS I do have complete, low mile latest gen ZX10R carkits available - NO rust in cylinder head- BONUS!! :O)

[Jnovak]

Wow Coop ,that looks mighty ugly.

I have info for my F1000 brethren who might be considering a Kawi.
Avoid at all costs engine # (last 8) BA 004217.
I went out of my normal loop to purchase, so I could have a spare and this engine was NOT as advertised.
Thankfully I was eventually able to get a refund, less return shipping and some fees, but RUST in the valve seat area? For real? I was told that was normal and to just clean it up w/ some spray cleaner. Yeah riiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiight!

PS I do have complete, low mile latest gen ZX10R carkits available - NO rust in cylinder head- BONUS!! :O)

[racerdad2]

Perfectly normal for any engine soaked in water. Salt water is even more effective. Nothing protects engine internals better than a thick layer of rust.... that's truly ugly !

[Jasonrmbell]

How is the Kawi preforming Glenn. Any data you can share?