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posted February 15, 2006 12:51 AM
 Edited By: trenace on 15 Feb 2006 01:57
ZX-14 undressed
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posted February 15, 2006 02:48 AM
AAAAAAAHHH!
Now I know why I was lurking here all this time - day & night
Just to see my beauty naked!
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FasterThanStink
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posted February 15, 2006 03:38 AM
Technical pornography! Sweet.
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posted February 15, 2006 03:57 AM
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AAAAAAAHHH!
Now I know why I was lurking here all this time - day & night
Just to see my beauty naked!
like me !!!!! ARFFFFFFFFFFFFFF 
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posted February 15, 2006 05:23 AM
Awestruck! Riding at daytime, strippinng at night! Life will be good. 
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MadMike
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posted February 15, 2006 05:47 AM
Look at that Triumph!!! WOW that is awesome!!!! man I wish they would have made that bike.....
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D
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posted February 15, 2006 08:03 AM
Oooh, LOOKATTHEBATTERYACCESS!!!
And we're gettin at the air fitlers how?
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fish_antlers
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posted February 15, 2006 08:09 AM
battery access is to the side, similar to the 12R, but improved. I am assuming the air filters are accessed from the top covers
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tslewisz
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posted February 15, 2006 08:09 AM
Thanks, tren!
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D
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posted February 15, 2006 08:13 AM
Looks like top access to the battery as well (that was kinda my point but I know it's still early so I'll let that one slide, yes you can thank me later  ).
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D
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posted February 15, 2006 08:15 AM
Oh yeah - notice the last statement on the top side bar?
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fish_antlers
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posted February 15, 2006 08:16 AM
Edited By: fish_antlers on 15 Feb 2006 08:17
Sources state that the hatch you see is not "top access" to the battery tray. (although I have been mislead in the past)
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D
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posted February 15, 2006 08:32 AM
Well I guess if anyone would know then Mr. "somethings gonna happen" would be the guy ta hear it from
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fish_antlers
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posted February 15, 2006 08:38 AM
quote:
(although I have been mislead in the past)
:ANGRY
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zerMATT
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posted February 15, 2006 08:56 AM
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battery access is to the side, similar to the 12R, but improved. I am assuming the air filters are accessed from the top covers
Air filter access is through a panel on the left side of the frame per Kawi's technical specs.
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speedgene
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posted February 15, 2006 09:11 AM
Add a seat and tank, and that is exactly what my bike is going to look like. Very "Industrial"......Can't call it a street fighter. No one is going to show up to fight. Increased power-to-weight-ratio. Fuck the fairing!
Battery is accessed at the right side. Follow the coolant hose behind the head. The cover with the half moon cutout is the battery case housing. Note the black air pressure sensor placed on the left top plate of the ram air case/frame. Those two removable covers (sensor on one) look like a potential air leak to disrupt ram. What in the fuck are they, and what is their purpose? The air cleaner won't fit through those two cover plates. I need a shop manual for some answers.
If you click on the url, you can see the red positive lead to the battery, plus the negative lead bolted to the frame. The size of the air cleaner uses another door. Note the black pressure sensor hanging down in the intake chamber.
http://community.webshots.com/photo/547370397/2587219460085454784hsBFNm
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D
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posted February 15, 2006 09:12 AM
Dood - go spend some time on the 12 section here, much will be revealed to you
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speedgene
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posted February 15, 2006 09:45 AM
I wonder if disconnecting that chamber sensor would trigger a check engine light?... (if the cluster shows it). Would it shut down the primary plate from opening? Kind of give a Busa half a chance, wouldn't you think?. OK, I was kidding. It's the buds burning in the bong talking. Don't mind me.
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speedgene
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posted February 15, 2006 09:52 AM
You're on the money for sure D. I really don't have a clue? I've been out of the loop big time! I need an upgrade from points and condensers no doubt. I need a quick learning curve. Any post you can recommend would be appreciated. Going on a 12 search now. Thanks.
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road rage
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posted February 15, 2006 11:51 AM
"The Honda Blackbird has already been waiting in the wings for several years and could easily be readied for next year"
Is that 2007?
"Suzuki Hayabusa is also overdue for replacement, and Japanese sources say the bike to take it's place is ready. However, the firm has delayed the machines launch to take stock of the ZZR-1400"
Is that 2007 also?
Anybody know if any of the above is true or not? What if anything have you heard regarding either the replacement for the Blackbird or Hayabusa? I'm on line to get the ZX-14 but if Honda has a all new Blackbird waiting in the wings, shoudl I wait? I've already waited 3 yrs for them to do something, anything! I prefer Honda's over all other bikes. What if I wait until 2007 and Honda doesn't come though? What if I get the ZX-14 and they do come though with a new Blackbird? Then I'll be trying to sell the ZX-14 to buy the Bird? This sucks!
This all had better be just rumors, or else I'm in a real situation here..........
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trenace
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posted February 15, 2006 12:23 PM
Edited By: trenace on 15 Feb 2006 12:26
They are talking about 2007.
As for 'Bird and 'Busa replacements or revisions there is nothing but vapor-type rumors.
The 'Busa will likely be equally fast as the ZX-14 but the Honda I would bet will not be. They were content before to leave the Blackbird much slower than the ZX-12R and Hayabusa and I don't see a reason to expect that corporate philsophy to change.
Even when the 'Bird came out they did not choose to make it significantly faster or more powerful than the then-old ZX-11, though they easily could have. The last time Honda wanted to make the really fastest bike, was the CBX.
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D
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posted February 15, 2006 12:45 PM
I feel yer pain.
The Honda thang puts another spin on the dilemma too.
Only thing is the Honda bland (ha-ha, I know - it really wasn't that funny) won't cut it with 14's and Busas as the competition even though as an overall bike, the XX was really good.
Unless the new XX makes a real statement, Honda will just be stealing Beemer 1200 customers for a few $ grand less.
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road rage
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posted February 15, 2006 04:43 PM
The issue I had with Honda over the Blackbird wasn't about the lack of power, it was enough for me I guess, but my issue with them was that they either STOP making them or importing them or what have you. I sold the Blackbird I had because the rumors were that they'd be launching the 2004, CBR1200XX (this was back in sumer of 03'). So I sold the bike, waited and then nothing. Even if they just countinued to make the freaking things, I would have bought one, changes or not but they didn't and for the next 3 yrs I had to watch others ride. Now comes along the ZX-14 and it's a bike I really like (and have one ordered), but before it even gets here there's rumors Honda MIGHT do something in 2007!
Pulling at my heart strings IS NOT funny Honda (if you're listening).
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posted February 15, 2006 04:59 PM
Just buy the 14 there is no new Honda Blackbird
That company is just not a risk taker
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posted February 16, 2006 04:14 AM
Edited By: Hiro_A1R on 16 Feb 2006 04:29
Road rage,
Sorry but here in Japan we find no rumor about new Blackbird even on the Honda-biased rags.
Though one rag reported recently that Honda have finally gave up making V-5 hyperbike.
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