ninjavin
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posted March 06, 2006 12:22 PM
Demo'd the ZX14r Today!!!
Demo'd the ZX14r over at BikeWeek today. All I can say, it's awesome! We were in the first group (all 14r's) at 9:00am. The Kawi demo leader gives us this big long speel about whats not acceptable: wheelies, stoppies no hard acceleration and ect... So I'm thinking wow is this going to be fun... ya right. Well we get to some of the back roads behind the speedway, nice corners and a couple of short straights and this guy (the demo leader) starts opening it up. I'm like ya!!! Once I hit 110mph. Let me tell this bike is fast! It's every bit as fast and them some as my fully modded 05 ZX12r(178rwh) and one hellva lot more comfortable and smoother. The handling is very neutal, light and planted for a bike that size. Needless to say when we got back I had to shake that guys hand(demo leader) and thank him for the excellent ride. They also handed out free Kawasaki ZX14r fitted ball caps(not the cheapy caps) to everyone on the ride as soon as we got back. All in all it was an awesome day!
  
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magzx12r
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posted March 06, 2006 12:43 PM
How does the ZX-14 handle in the curves compared to your ZX-12R?
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Ninjaman12R
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posted March 06, 2006 01:15 PM
Did it feel like it'd wheelie pretty easily??? I've read that you have to make a conscious effort to loft the front wheel.
Did you really get to flaunt the handling potential of the bike on a Demo ride? I am the most skeptical about how the thing will handle.
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zerMATT
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posted March 06, 2006 01:24 PM
Glad to hear you liked the ride. So far, everyone that's been on one loves it and compliments it's power and handling. I can't wait... :d
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posted March 06, 2006 02:27 PM
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They also handed out free Kawasaki ZX14r fitted ball caps(not the cheapy caps) to everyone on the ride!
Huh!?
What are those (explain both, please)?!
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ninjavin
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posted March 06, 2006 03:14 PM
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They also handed out free Kawasaki ZX14r fitted ball caps(not the cheapy caps) to everyone on the ride!
Huh!?
What are those (explain both, please)?!
Decent cap for free. I was totally impressed with the handling of the 14. I also have an 06 ZX10r as you can see in the background. While not as fleckable as the 10r it felt a lot lighter in the corners and holds it's line far better than the ZX12r or the Busa, I've had both. I know it's not a small bike but the weight seems to disappear once underway. I'm still not crazy about it's looks but overall I'm highly impressed with it. Kawasaki is definetly gotten alot better on they're bikes the last couple of years. 
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ninjavin
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posted March 06, 2006 03:31 PM
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They also handed out free Kawasaki ZX14r fitted ball caps(not the cheapy caps) to everyone on the ride!
Huh!?
What are those (explain both, please)?!
Flexfit, Like I said before very cool for free. 
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fish_antlers
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posted March 06, 2006 04:44 PM
nice!
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posted March 06, 2006 04:59 PM
What?
A flex-fish hat?
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fish_antlers
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posted March 06, 2006 05:04 PM
me gots one of dem hats! 
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posted March 06, 2006 05:06 PM
 Edited By: D on 6 Mar 2006 17:08
Well then, why dontcha brag about it.
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fish_antlers
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posted March 06, 2006 05:12 PM
okay... I HAVE ONE OF THEM
OH I AM SOOOO GREAT BECAUSE OF IT
LOOK AT ME AND HOW COOL I AM
OH YAY YAY YAY
Happy now? 
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posted March 06, 2006 05:15 PM
Where's mine?
My happiness depends on yer answer.
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jimzx9r
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posted March 06, 2006 05:27 PM
quote:
okay... I HAVE ONE OF THEM
OH I AM SOOOO GREAT BECAUSE OF IT
LOOK AT ME AND HOW COOL I AM
OH YAY YAY YAY
Happy now?
What...you think you deserve a MEDAL for that hat?
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fish_antlers
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posted March 06, 2006 05:29 PM
like a medal of HONOR!
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fullzx12r
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posted March 06, 2006 06:21 PM
no pics ????????
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posted March 06, 2006 06:34 PM
Looks like times are tough eh , Brand new 10 , and a 12 plus some other shinny machine in the gearage , you must work smart and hard , good job !
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posted March 06, 2006 06:45 PM
Looks like a nice dodge ram judging by the wheel...
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frEEK
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posted March 06, 2006 06:53 PM
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like a medal of HONOR!
penny for your dram?
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ninjavin
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posted March 06, 2006 07:25 PM
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no pics ????????
Ya, I know. Me and my other two buds were in a hurry to get over there and I forgot my digital camera. We're going back over on Wed. I'll get plenty of pics then.
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fullzx12r
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posted March 06, 2006 08:31 PM
GREAT NINJAVIN 
view on your mail... 
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