fish_antlers
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posted February 27, 2006 06:23 PM
2006 ZX-14 First Ride Photos and thoughts etc
I'm beat and short on time.. waiting for the memory card to download... I'll get up a handful of shots now and then some more later....
I'm not sure how to describe the bike or put it into words just yet.. it feels lighter and turns easier than a 12R... give me some time to collect my thoughts..
if there are any particular questions post them and I'll try my hardest to answer them for ya'll..
gimmee a few secs to get the pix up...
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zerMATT
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posted February 27, 2006 06:40 PM
 Edited By: zerMATT on 28 Feb 2006 11:05
fish - I'm mostly curious to how the fuel injection felt. I know that early FI systems were a little jerky off-idle, how's this one do? I haven't ever spent more than a few minutes on an FI bike (my brother's XX), and it can bey tough to launch smoothly at low-speeds compared to carbs.
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gremlin
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posted February 27, 2006 06:46 PM
Fish: As a baseline to help us in understanding your experience in riding the ZX14, what bike(s) do you currently own, or in which you have recent experience?
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fish_antlers
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posted February 27, 2006 06:47 PM
Edited By: frEEk on 27 Feb 2006 19:24
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ZREXER
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posted February 27, 2006 06:48 PM
quote:
I'm beat and short on time.. waiting for the memory card to download... I'll get up a handful of shots now and then some more later....
I'm not sure how to describe the bike or put it into words just yet.. it feels lighter and turns easier than a 12R... give me some time to collect my thoughts..
if there are any particular questions post them and I'll try my hardest to answer them for ya'll..
gimmee a few secs to get the pix up...
Your killing us here! Inquiring minds want the 'low down' on this bike!
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fish_antlers
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posted February 27, 2006 06:50 PM
gremlin .. I currently own a 2004 ZX-10R and a DRZ400. Previous to that I rode a 2000 ZX-12R for 4 seasons... It was because of that bike that freek and I started this website back in 2000. Previous to that a Ducati 900ss... list goes on for years and bikes etc...
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MadMike
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posted February 27, 2006 06:55 PM
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dwb
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posted February 27, 2006 07:06 PM
DAMN those bikes are up in the air ... you guys goin' off roadin or what 
slam one of those b*tches.
Lookin good Mikey ....oh and you guys suck
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ZREXER
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posted February 27, 2006 07:06 PM
How does the engine feel overall? Will it take a big hand full of throtte at lower rpm's and pull clean? Is the engine pretty smooth or does it have certain rpm ranges where it feels buzzy?
What kind of rpm's does it pull at 60mph?
Is the bike wheelie prone or can you launch it pretty hard without the front end aiming for the stars?
How does the gear box feel? Does it shift easily and positive up and down?
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osti33
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posted February 27, 2006 07:06 PM
Nice pics guys! Try not to have too much fun!
You are both still bitches!! 
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dwb
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posted February 27, 2006 07:07 PM
that pic of Fish and Ryan ... kinda like the polar opposites of dragracing 
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osti33
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posted February 27, 2006 07:08 PM
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that pic of Fish and Ryan ... kinda like the polar opposites of dragracing
LOL!!
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zerMATT
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posted February 27, 2006 07:08 PM
Mmmm... watermarks!
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posted February 27, 2006 07:11 PM
Edited By: jimp on 27 Feb 2006 19:16
Lets cut thru all the BS, when will the dealers have the bikes, or will that be another dog and pony show?
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ZREXER
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posted February 27, 2006 07:13 PM
Edited By: ZREXER on 27 Feb 2006 19:27
Looks like the clip on's are higher than what the bike in my brochure has, might just be the camera angle. Looks like one of the red bikes had an after market 4 into 1 on it as well.
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Drowland
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posted February 27, 2006 07:15 PM
Hows in handle compared to loosing2 inches of wheelbase compared to the 12R? Does it need a damper? what about rearsets since somebody has been grinding on them? Thanks
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zx12richard
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posted February 27, 2006 07:35 PM
I seen Madmike at the strip in those pics.... Whats the numbers????
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posted February 27, 2006 07:35 PM
Picture 16 and 17 has an aftermarket pipe on the red bike
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Eric_The_jew
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posted February 27, 2006 07:39 PM
I just want to know Mad Mike's ET and MPH!
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trenace
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posted February 27, 2006 07:45 PM
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Hows in handle compared to loosing2 inches of wheelbase compared to the 12R?
The latest published figures are nowhere near 2 inches different.
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princesskiwi
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posted February 27, 2006 07:53 PM
video?
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princesskiwi
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posted February 27, 2006 07:54 PM
You look hot on that bike.....
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Tool Man
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posted February 27, 2006 08:04 PM
Fish; You sign confidential agreement ?????
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osti33
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posted February 27, 2006 08:04 PM
Edited By: osti33 on 27 Feb 2006 20:06
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I just want to know Mad Mike's ET and MPH!
I know!! I know!!
Sorry, I was sworn to secrecy.
I'm sure they will post them soon.
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zx12richard
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posted February 27, 2006 08:06 PM
Technically you didn't tell ifn you type it... You never said a word...LOL We won't tell...
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