fish_antlers
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posted March 02, 2006 11:04 AM
Please post ZX-14 Questions here...
There's too much for us to sort through....
Can you guys help us out by posting your questions point form in this topic?
Try to keep them to only a few, and please read other member's questions first so you dont ask the same question twice...
thanks!
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worm~hole
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posted March 02, 2006 11:17 AM
Are the rearseat cowls on back order?
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posted March 02, 2006 11:17 AM
curb weight fully loaded gasoline ???
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posted March 02, 2006 11:21 AM
Is it possible that the 14 feels lighter and steers easier than the 12R because of the height and angle of the handlebars?
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worm~hole
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posted March 02, 2006 11:22 AM
Does the seat feel more comfortable than the 12R's?
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posted March 02, 2006 11:25 AM
How tall are you & Mad Mike => how relaxed was the riding position?
Was it easy to get your feed on the ground? Reach for the handlebars?
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worm~hole
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posted March 02, 2006 11:28 AM
Did they let you take apart any panels to access end-user accessibilty to oil filter, spak plugs, battery, air filters, lightbulbs, etc. If not, why not? Any future model pressintro should include this 'test' as well....let the manufacturers know that THIS is an important feature for buyers....it'll challenge the engineers to design a better part.
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worm~hole
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posted March 02, 2006 11:31 AM
How much room is there in the tail section? Would it lend itself to a DINO trunk mod?
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mono12r
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posted March 02, 2006 11:34 AM
I'm currious how the ZX14 handled the tight and twisties, so any info pertaining to suspension compliance, brake performance etc, would be great.
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posted March 02, 2006 11:36 AM
How is that launch indicator workin out - did it help?
Is the engine mechanically loud like the 10R?
Are the valves beatin the shit outta themselves with a resounding clattering on these launches?
How does the acceleration feel - more torque or HP (IE: does it feel like yer waitin for the hp ta pull it outta the hole or is the torque right there)?
Good "feel" from the hydraulic clutch?
Clutch grabby, progressive?
d) Hookers?
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posted March 02, 2006 11:36 AM
Did you guys do any night riding? If so, how did the lamps perform? Are the lamps on 'symetrucally' or did they do that silly low beam one eye for the queer guy bullshit?
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mono12r
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posted March 02, 2006 11:36 AM
Hows the throttle response at different RPM's?? Any fuel injection issues...on/off throttle etc..??
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posted March 02, 2006 11:38 AM
Does this bike have a slipper clutch?
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mono12r
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posted March 02, 2006 11:38 AM
During heavy throttle use in the first 3 gears, was the front end stable, needing a steering damper, and was it wheelie prone??
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tonyhuffman
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posted March 02, 2006 11:40 AM
how is the power compared to a hayabusa
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posted March 02, 2006 11:42 AM
Did you guys assess rear passenger comfort? If so, who rode bitch?....you or MadMike?....and who likes being squeezed from the rear better?....is that why you guys went riding up in the hills?....was this like a BrokeBackMountain dream-sequence?
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mono12r
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posted March 02, 2006 11:43 AM
Mirrors...any obstructions or vibrations??
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mono12r
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posted March 02, 2006 11:45 AM
Cornering clearance's....what touches down first, if anything??
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mono12r
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posted March 02, 2006 11:48 AM
Tank range...any better than the ZX12R, and how thirsty did it seem??
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posted March 02, 2006 11:49 AM
 Edited By: worm~hole on 2 Mar 2006 11:53
Did Kawasaki have any smooth 'test panels' to install instead of the 'grated panels' to verfy their supposed claims of areodynamic performance or possibly mitIgating the radiant engine heat flow to the rider? When someone comes up with the smooth panels, we will know if this was a function follows form or just a silly styling lick.
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posted March 02, 2006 12:01 PM
Did you wheelie? Did you stoppie? How is the brake feel/modulation?
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mono12r
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posted March 02, 2006 12:10 PM
How was the function,and appearance of the guages??
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mono12r
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posted March 02, 2006 12:12 PM
How did the Transmision feel,and what were the indicated speeds in each gear?
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posted March 02, 2006 12:21 PM
Is the torque as good as expected; would you gear it down some? First gear not too tall as is? Transmission shift nice? Power wheelies in second gear possible?
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zerMATT
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posted March 02, 2006 12:31 PM
Is the upshift light programmable? Can it be seen clearly in the daytime? In bright sunlight?Same for the gear indicator?
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