supra5677
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posted March 01, 2006 01:37 PM
The preproduction ZX12r that gadson rode to a 9.52 146.97mph had a 55.7 inch wheel base. The same as a ZX9R! I bet that bike handled damn good as well.
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btw wheel base 00-01 production 56.5in
02-05 wheel base 57.1
   
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frEEk
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posted March 01, 2006 01:41 PM
 Edited By: frEEk on 1 Mar 2006 13:43
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I wish we could split this thread and just have the nice shiny bike pics in one.
photo's only
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frEEk
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posted March 01, 2006 02:59 PM
ZX-14 vs busa chart discussion moved to http://www.bikeland.org/board/viewthread.php?FID=27&TID=21957
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MadMike
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posted March 01, 2006 03:45 PM
thanks freek...
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warbird
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posted March 01, 2006 04:54 PM
Hey Fish........I have a couple questions.........
Does the 14 have more or less wind protection when just cruising down the road?
And which is more comfortable? The 12 or 14?
Good sport tourer you think?
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posted March 01, 2006 04:55 PM
Thanks frEEk.............. 
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posted March 01, 2006 04:57 PM
Mike.........I guess I could have asked you too buddy.......... 
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fish_antlers
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posted March 01, 2006 05:06 PM
warbird... zx14 had more windprotection IMHO, and was hands down more comfortable. This bike IS a sport tourer. Perfect for long hauls and taking runs in the canyons. It doesnt turn like a ZX-10R, but it does turn faster/easier than a ZX-12R, and does it more comfortably. It really was a pleasure to ride..
I have to get back to typing..
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posted March 01, 2006 05:13 PM
Don't let us distract you fish... please keep typing!
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warbird
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posted March 01, 2006 05:25 PM
Edited By: warbird on 1 Mar 2006 17:26
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warbird... zx14 had more windprotection IMHO, and was hands down more comfortable. This bike IS a sport tourer. Perfect for long hauls and taking runs in the canyons. It doesnt turn like a ZX-10R, but it does turn faster/easier than a ZX-12R, and does it more comfortably. It really was a pleasure to ride..
I have to get back to typing..
Thank you VERY much!  I don't know if that is good news or not. (For the ole' checking account anyway........ )
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fish_antlers
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posted March 01, 2006 05:53 PM
i understand
you're welcome, and sorry
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CrotchRocket
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posted March 01, 2006 06:15 PM
Edited By: CrotchRocket on 1 Mar 2006 18:22
Mike, whats the clutch difference at launch between the 12 and 14???...stock 12 motor and your 1270 motor compared to the 14???
Did the clutch chatter???
Did they do anything to the clutch???
Did you make any passes with the Muzzy piped, slammed 14???...What was the gearing???
Did you see the clutch cover off, whats it look like compared to the 12 and how did the steels look after how many back to back passes were made on the 14???
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fish_antlers
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posted March 01, 2006 06:17 PM
I think Mike's sleeping... I cant believe I havent passed out yet either...
clutch is awesome, but wait for Mike to tell you..
it appears to be bombproof.
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MadMike
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posted March 01, 2006 08:00 PM
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Mike, whats the clutch difference at launch between the 12 and 14???...stock 12 motor and your 1270 motor compared to the 14???
Did the clutch chatter???
Did they do anything to the clutch???
Did you make any passes with the Muzzy piped, slammed 14???...What was the gearing???
Did you see the clutch cover off, whats it look like compared to the 12 and how did the steels look after how many back to back passes were made on the 14???
almost in bed.....
clutch chatter, NEVER!!! I was actually up there at the starting line for most of both days.... and not one time did ever hear any chatter at launch.... and this was with a few drag racers and many non-drag racers.
what do you mean by did they do anything to it?
Nope, I did not get to make any passes on it, but boy did I sure try.... and Not sure on the gearing, the one question I forgot to ask... dought!!!
Yes I saw the clutch cover off and it looks good!! the basket looks thicker then the 12's... and the hub and pressure plate are kind of weird, being that the grooves in the hub is different. There are 5 grooves then then they skip a groove, and then 5 more all the way around the hub kind of like this..... ^^^^^--^^^^^--^^^^^
ok think of that but round of course... oh and the springs are put on with actual bolt heads not allen heads...
And the way they ran the entire weekend was crazy, 4 bikes hot lap 4 times, switch bikes and riders, and again 4 hot laps for 4 times and that was done with 11different groups (fish and I swaped turns in the morning on monday) and I made 12 passes, and Fish made 8 I believe, so that is 20 passes x 11= 220 total passes, give or take 30... and 220/8 = 28 passes, that is 4 hot laps 7 times with 15-30 min. of cool down between hot laps. And they swapped out the clutches and they looked great, Rob Muzzy told them they could send them up and he would use them in their bike..... and then on tuesday it was 11 riders, from 1:30 - 5:30 and and we all made about 24 passes each, which again is about 33 passes per bike with 4 hot laps and 20 min cool down and then again 4 hot laps... and we did not lose a single clutch, nor did I notice any fade at all... so I would have to say this is the most bullet proof clutch I have ever seen in my life!!
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MadMike
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posted March 01, 2006 08:03 PM
and the feel of the new clutch feels like a cable??? I am not 100% how the hell they do it, but I know it has something to do with the brand new design of the hydrolic clutch....
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dwb
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posted March 01, 2006 08:13 PM
Damn dude , good info on the clutch .(a true dragracer for sure)
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posted March 01, 2006 08:38 PM
Edited By: ZX11D on 2 Mar 2006 07:26
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I have to get back to typing..
Just keep pluggin away, cos the clock's tickin!
No, serious Fish, we can't wait to read your take on the ZX14. 
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fish_antlers
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posted March 01, 2006 08:40 PM
I made 4 passes.
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gunner
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posted March 01, 2006 09:02 PM
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I made 4 passes.
Before or after you purchased the chicken as bait?
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osti33
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posted March 01, 2006 09:02 PM
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I made 4 passes.
Cool!
What did you think about the whole drag racing thing?? Did you enjoy it?
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ambydupuis
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posted March 02, 2006 03:16 AM
I don't really care about all this drag racing thingy. Sure it is cool to know the bike is able to this or that, but I'm really interested in road tests. So, how does the bike handles on open roads, a bit more info than "fine", "ok" or "incredible" will be appreciated I assure you :-)
C'm on I'm drooling here !
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tuusinii
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posted March 02, 2006 03:59 AM
Yes, how's it to ride on road that turns. Also one little question about the lights. Are the low beam on the center? Because in one of those pics only the center ones are lighted an on some all the 4! Did You happen to check? And how about that picture from the trunk? Have You any idea of the mileage it pulls? On some topic someone said that it has driving computer - what did it show?
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fish_antlers
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posted March 02, 2006 08:41 AM
gimmee a chance to type.. I'll get my best to get this thang up by the end of the day since I'm trapped at home and sick  ... it was all just a bit too much to handle.
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posted March 02, 2006 10:15 AM
Boo-freakin-hoo 
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posted March 02, 2006 10:16 AM
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Careful on the city streets out there, slick shit.
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?
Just in case ya didn't see these the first time.
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